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2. Welcome International Baccalaureate 10th grade Information Night
Parents and Students
to the
International Baccalaureate
10th grade Information Night
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3. Agenda Benefits of an IB education Expectations and Rigor Scheduling
Cost
Teacher statements regarding their curriculum
Student presentation
Q & A

4. IB Mission statement
The International Baccalaureate organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

5. IB Learner Profile Balanced Principled Reflective Inquirers Caring
Risk takers
Knowledgeable
Communicators
Thinkers
Open- minded
Teachers expect and work towards these characteristics
And
What the IB program strives to instill.
IB learner profile

6. AP vs. IB Advanced Placement vs. International Baccalaureate exams
National standards
Graded externally by College Board of educators
Scores of 4 or 5 will generally count as college credit
Many colleges require a 5 out of 5 to receive college credit
Exams are based on an in-depth mastery of specific concepts within a given subject
International standards
Graded externally by International IB educators AND graded Internally by students’ teacher
IB tests with scores of 5 ( out of 7) or better count as college credit for many schools
Exams are based on a broad general understanding of concepts and fundamental themes
Many IB students take BOTH AP & IB exams

7. Benefits of the Diploma Program (DP)
Colleges & Universities review applicants on the following:
DP students often receive:
College credit
Preferred housing
Advanced standing
Priority admittance
Scholarships
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GPA
Highest level of rigor
IB is the most rigorous course of study at Centennial and in the district
Extra curricular activities & community service
DP requires 150 hours in CAS (Creativity, Action & Service)

8. Benefits of the DP GPA ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH
Universities want students who are:
Class leaders and club officers
Participating in community service
Participating in sports
Well rounded
Demonstrating local, national & global awareness
The CAS ( Creativity, Action, Service) component of the IB diploma aims to develop students who are:
Reflective thinkers
Willing to accept new challenges
Willing to explore their creativity
Physically active
Balanced academically and personally
Aware of themselves as members of a local, national & global community
Responsive to the needs of the local, national & global community
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9. Expectations and Rigor
The IB diploma program is the most academically rigorous program in CNUSD.
Students are expected to practice academic honesty and integrity.
Students are expected to practice effective time management and study skills.
Students are expected to develop and display the characteristics of the IB learner profile.

10. The Diploma Program
Hexagon & 6 subject a 6 subject areas

11. Requirements of the DP Assessments in the 6 subject areas
Group 1- Language A
2 part exam
Coursework
2 oral assessments
Group 2- Language B
Oral assessment
Group 3- History
Historical investigation
Group 4- Experimental sciences
Group project
3 part exam
Group 5- Mathematics
Portfolio
2 part exam
Group 6- The Arts
Oral exam
investigative journal
Hexagon & 6 subject a 6 subject areas

12. MAP of IB

13. Partial IB vs. Full Diploma Program
Diploma candidate
Student chooses the subject(s) to test in
Universities need scores of 5 or better on a higher level exam ( HL)
Students must pay the IB registration fee and individual exam fees
Registration fee must be paid both years if testing in both 11th & 12th grade
Fee waiver ?
Student must test in all 6 subjects
Universities have different benefits regarding grades earned on SL & HL exams
Registration fee (paid only once) and fees for 6 individual exams
Fee waiver?

14. Partial IB vs. Full Diploma Program
CERTIFICATE
Student must test in all 6 subjects
Universities have different benefits regarding grades earned on SL & HL exams
Registration fee (paid only once) and fees for 6 individual exams
Fee waiver
Student must choose at least 2 subjects to test in
Universities need scores of 5 or better on a higher level exam ( HL)
Students must pay the IB registration fee and individual exam fees
Registration fee must be paid both years if testing in both 11th & 12th grade
Fee waiver

15. IB Expenses Full Diploma One time only Test registration fee: $145.00
Each exam $100.00
Fee waiver ?
Booster club
Certificate
Registration fee for each year student chooses to take exams $ per year
Each exam is $100.00
Fee waiver ?

16. Levels of Testing Higher level (HL) Standard level (SL)
Must take HL exams to earn IB Diploma
Taken in students’ stronger subjects
College credit given (especially scores of 5 & above)
Must take SL exams to earn Diploma
Taken in student's remaining subjects
As part of the Diploma they earn college credit, but as a stand alone certificate they often receive no college credit

17. Additional DP Requirements
150 hours of CAS Extended Essay (EE) Theory of Knowledge
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18. POINT SYSTEM
Criterion-referenced assessment points lead to an IB Diploma. Each subject is graded on a scale of 1 to 7. Assessments are both Internal (student created work) and External (examinations). Students are expected to meet the minimum requirements set by the IBO to be awarded an IB Diploma.  
The Student must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Obtain a minimum score of 24 points on 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level (or 4 HL and 2 SL) subjects.
2. Complete the Theory of Knowledge class and the extended essay (4000 word research paper) with at least a D grade
3. Complete 150 hours of documented and appropriate Creativity, Action, & Service
4. Have a clean record of academic integrity throughout the combined MYP and DP years. 
However, the IBO will not award an IB Diploma if any of the following failing conditions occur:
A grade of 2 in any HL subject
Each grade 3 in an HL subject not compensated by a grade 5 or above in another HL subject
A grade 1 in any SL subject
Two or more grade 2 in SL subjects
Two or more grade 3 in HL with a grade of 2 at SL
Four or more grade 3 subjects 
Total possible 42 points. The maximum diploma point score is 45. TOK and the EE contribute to the overall score through a matrix system, which awards up to 3 bonus points based on the candidate's combined performance.
Those students who do not meet requirements for an IB Diploma or who elect to take fewer than six subjects are awarded a certificate for examinations completed.

19. DP Matrix TOK 3 2 1+ failing 1 failing EE Excellent A Good B
Satisfactory C
Mediocre D
Elementary E
Not submitted
Excellent A 3 2
1+ failing N
Good B 1
failing EE
Satisfactory C
Mediocre D
Elementary E