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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE STUDENT INFORMATION MEETING JANUARY 18, 2010, 645 P. M. THEATRE I. What is the internationalist Baccalaureate (IB and Pre-IB) II. What is the Nature of the IB programme? III. The Six major Areas of Study in the IB and Pre-IB Programmes Courses Offered at Richmond High IV. Details of the Curriculum V. Choosing and Selecting a diploma VI. Possible Diploma Options Examples VII. Why do IB? VIII. What do Students Learn, and What Leads to conquest? IX. How do Colleges and Universities Recognize IB Courses and the IB Diploma X. Some Facts and Common Sense Ideas About the IB ProgrammeIBO mission statement The supranational Baccalaureate Organization starts to die inquiring, knowledgeable and warmth young slew who servicing to create a fracture and more peaceful world through intercultural intellect and respect. To this end the IBO puzzle outs with schools, governments and international organizations to go up ch bothenging programmes of international grooming and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage scholarly persons across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that early(a) people, with their differences, can also be right. RHS mission statementWe attempt to do our best by creating an inclusive nurture community through supporting and caring for one an opposite. IB LEARNER PROFILE The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shargond guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be INQUIRERS They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in information. They actively enjoy acquisition and this love of learning testament be sustained throughout their lives.KNOWLEDGEABLEThey explore concepts, ideas and issues that buzz off local and global significance. In so doing, the y acquire in- information knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of assures. THINKERSThey exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach decomposable problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions. COMMUNICATORSThey understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and entrustingly in collaboration with thers. PRINCIPLEDThey act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the somebody, groups and communities. They take business for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them. OPEN-MINDEDThey understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of patchs of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.CARINGThey show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They apply a personal commitment to aid, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment. RISK-TAKERSThey approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. BALANCEDThey understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal tumefy- beingness for themselves and others.REFLECTIVEThey give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development. I. What is the International Baccalaureate (IB)? The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) is a rigorous preunive rsity programme leading to assessment in six subject areas. Established in 1968, the IB offers a challenging curriculum noted for its depth and international perspective. The two-year IB Diploma leave behinds a coherent and demanding readingal experience across the full curriculum. Beyond completing college-level courses and examinations, IB students are also required to interlace in community service (CAS), individual research (EE), and inquiry into the temperament of knowledge (TOK). The IB Diploma is accepted as an accession credential at universities in 106 countries. In addition, high scores on IB exams often entitle students to quote or placement at university. In some cases students will impart runner year assurance. The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers high quality programmes of international education to a worldwide community of schools.There are more than 758,000 IB students at 2,750 schools in 138 countries. II. What is the nature of the IB programme? a. Has the strengths of a traditional and broad curriculum. b. Three important additional features 1. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is an interdisciplinary requirement intended to stimulate critical contemplation on the knowledge and experience gained inside and outside the classroom. The course challenges students to question the bases of knowledge, to be aware of subjective and ideological biases and to develop the ability to analyze usher that is expressed in rational argument.TOKis a key element in encouraging students to appreciate other cultural perspectives. 2. Creativity, action, service (CAS) The IBOs goal is to recrudesce the whole person and foster responsible, compassionate citizens. The CAS programme encourages students to share their energy and special talents with others. Students may, for example, enroll in theatre or musical productions, sports and community service activities. 3. An extended essay of 4,000 words Each student has the opportunity to investigate a to pic of special interest.The essay requirement acquaints diploma candidates with the kind of self-governing research and paternity skills expected by universities. The IB Programme leads (to) interdisciplinary learning critical reflection questioning the bases of knowledge students to an appreciation of other cultural perspectives an education of the whole person (CAS) sharing energy and special talents with others independent research the demanding writing skills expected by universities III. SIX MAJOR argonAS OF STUDY IN THE IB syllabus COURSES OFFERED AT RICHMOND HIGH Group 1 Language A1 side of meat A1 (HL) and English A1 (SL) Several Self-Taught (ST) Languages Spanish, Yoruba, Chinese, Russian, etc. If a student is fluent (speaking and writing) in a language other than English, she may take a self-taught language. Group 2 Language B cut B (SL) and French B (HL) Japanese B (SL) and Japanese B (HL) Mandarin B (SL) and Mandarin B (HL) Spanish B (SL) and Spanish B (HL) Group 3 Individuals and Societies Geography (HL) and Geography (SL) recital (of the Americas) (HL) Business and Management (HL and SL) ITGS (HL, SL) (Pre-requisite IT 10)Group 4 Experimental Sciences Biology (HL) and Biology (SL) Chemistry (HL) and Chemistry (SL) Physics (SL) Group 5 maths Mathematical Studies (SL) Mathematics (SL) Mathematics (HL) Group 6 The Arts and Electives Music (SL) and (HL) Theatre Arts (HL) and Theatre Arts (SL) Visual Arts (HL) and Visual Arts (SL) IV. DETAILS OF THE CURRICULUM The International Baccalaureate programme consists of courses in six major areas of study. Each course may be offered at the I. Standard level (SL), which involves approximately 200 hours of instruction, r at the II. Higher level (HL), which involves approximately 300 hours of instruction. Universities give credit and/or placement for HL courses. An HL course is the equivalent of a basic year university course. Many of our students halt credit/placement for 3 HL courses. Each course credit is worth approximately $700-$800. Upon completion of any individual course the student receives a certificate from IBO and the course is recorded on the idyll graduation certificate with the special designation IB. V. CHOOSING/SELECTING A DIPLOMA In selecting a diploma a student must select a course from each of the six course groups. The only exception to this is that Group 6 may be skipped, and a second course from any of the other Groups may be chosen instead. A student may take as many as 4 HL courses, but no fewer than 3. A student may take as many as 3 SL courses, but no fewer than 2. VI. Programme Options a. ONE DIPLOMA OPTION English A1 (HL) History (HL) Chemistry (HL) Math Methods (SL) French B (SL) Physics (SL) exceptional Biology (SL) b. ANOTHER DIPLOMA OPTION Mandarin B (HL) History (HL) Chemistry (HL)English A1 (SL) Physics (SL) Math Methods (SL) c. ANOTHER DIPLOMA OPTION English A1 (HL) French B(HL) History (HL) Theatre (HL) Biology ( SL) Math Studies (SL) d. ANOTHER DIPLOMA OPTION Geography (HL) Biology (HL) Visual Arts (HL) Spanish B (SL) Math Methods (SL) English A1 (SL) e. ANOTHER DIPLOMA OPTION English A1 (HL) Visual Arts (HL) Geography (HL) Spanish ST (SL) Math Studies (SL) Biology (SL) f. ANOTHER DIPLOMA OPTION Mandarin B (HL) Mathematics (HL) English A1 (HL) Geography (HL) Physics (SL) Biology (SL) ExtraITGS (SL) VII. Why Do IB? A. A High Level of RecognitionUniversities in 102 countries welcome IB Diplomas as well as individual courses for admission, placement, and credit purposes. Individual IB courses are recognized as signifying a students rigorous preparation in an academic discipline the IB Diploma signifies such preparation in all six academic disciplines, service to community, and development of an international perspective. B. Fair and balance Assessment Using International Standards IB assessment is of many types, occurs several(prenominal) times over the usual two-year duration of IB courses, a nd includes the classroom teacher as a partner.IB students work is assessed by several examiners whose assessments are carefully moderated by an international examining board. IB teachers receive detailed formal feedback on every aspect of their students IB assessment each year. C. A Remarkable gunpoint of Flexibility IB curricula and examinations are available in IBOs three official languages of English, Spanish, and French. The IB Diploma offers schools a wide variety of courses, teachers a wide choice of topics, and students a wide variety of assessments and areas of specialization. D. Commitment to Authorized civilizesSchools must undergo an exhaustive application process for authorization to offer courses. Once authorized, schools are required to participate in IB professional development on a regular basis and to be reviewed every five old age by the appropriate regional IBO office. VIII. What do students learn, and what leads to success? self-awareness self-understanding self-regulation personal decision making managing feelings handling stress empathy communication/participation personal and social responsibility group dynamics conflict solvent individual growth world citizenship self-esteem moral responsibility self-reflection personal self-evaluation WHICH LEADS TO focus/concentration resourcefulness flexibility interest in process and results yard/steadiness responsibility/hard work AND writing skills thinking skills oral skills time-management skills AND marks IX. How do Colleges and Universities Recognize International Baccalaureate Courses and the IB Diploma? IB has largely succeeded in its goal to be a universally recognized admissions credential. Specific agreements are in place with ministries of education and universities in 104 countries that recognize the IB Diploma as a valid means of earning entry to postsecondary study. The IB Diploma is increasingly being viewed as a strong indicator of academic promise and achievement. IB students often have an improvement in the admissions process at selective universities. In addition, IB courses and exams are recognized for the purpose of advanced credit and/or placement at over 900 coupling American colleges and universities. In fact, over a 100 postsecondary institutions now grant a full year of credit to students who have earned an IB Diploma. For a directory university realisation and policies, please use the following link http//www. ibo. org/diploma/recognition/directory/index. cfm X. SOME FACTS/COMMON SENSE IDEAS ABOUT THE IB PROGRAMME There are three programmes, which are structured as follows 1. Primary Years ProgrammeK-Grade 5 2. Middle Years ProgrammeGrade 6-Grade 10 3. Diploma ProgrammeGrade 11-Grade 12 Each of these programmes is an integrated programme. Thus the IB Diploma Programme is an integrated two year programme. A student taking the IB must complete the two years in it, if the student is to get IB credit for a cours e or for the complete programme. The IB programme is recognized by the vast majority of North American/world universities. The IB Diploma score is recognized for admission and entrance to all B. C. universities/most Canadian universities/most American universities. IB courses are evaluated on a 1-7 musical plateful. Thus, a 7 represents the equivalent of a middle to a high A (90%-100%). A top score on a Diploma is 45 points.Last year, worldwide, in that location were well over 20000 diplomas. Approximately 50 of these achieved a perfect 45 points. A student must achieve a minimum of 24 points to get a diploma. Also, a student must average a score of 4 in his HL courses. THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE AND UBC International Baccalaureate Diploma Students For students who complete the IB Diploma, admission to the university will require a minimum of 24 points, including bonus points. Students who are on a full Diploma programme will get early admission to UBC on the basis of p redicted IB scores.IB Diploma students, and IB Certificate students will qualify for Government scholarships on the basis of IB Diploma/Certificate scores. UBC uses an equivalency scale to award a percentage grade based on IB scores. The following grid establishes the equivalency scale IB Diploma Admission Average Scale Points% 2467 2570 2673 2776 2880 2984 3088 3190 3292 3393 3494 3595 3695 3796 3897 3998 4098 4199 4299. 9 4399. 9 4499. 9 4599. 9 A Diploma student with a predicted score of 30 points will get early admission to SFU. 32 points will provide early admission to UBC. International Baccalaureate Certificate StudentsFor students who present results for one or more Higher Level International Baccalaureate certificate courses, admission will be based on the higher of either the school grade or the IB score on equivalent courses. The grade conversion scale that will be used to determine admission is as follows IBHL Grade% Equivalent 796 690 586 476 370 Credit for equivalent f irst-year UBC courses will be awarded to students who achieve a grade of at least 5 in Higher Level IB Arts courses, and 6 in Higher Level Science courses. UBC also grants credit for Physics SL. Details are provided in the Undergraduate Information Guide.EARLY ACCEPTANCE SFU, UBC, and UVic give early acceptance, to Diploma holders, on the following basis 32 point Diploma$3500 (SFU) 34 point Diploma $5000 (SFU) UBC will be granting scholarships in 2010 when students get a letter of acceptance to the university. Scholarship money will bug out to be offered (most likely) at the 33 point level. IBO mission statement The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessmen t. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. RHS mission statement We strive to do our best by creating an inclusive learning community through supporting and caring for one another. RHS CORE VALUES These core values were actual through student and staff focus groups.At Richmond High, we endeavour to live by these values. Value 1We value the traditions that recognize, promote, and encourage all members of the RSS community to feel presumption in what they do (e. g. ) academic excellence, artistic expression, technical excellence, athletic achievement, multiculturalism, community involvement, staff cohesiveness, school spirit, school logo and colours. Value 2We value communication among all members of the RSS community that is based on honesty, equality, integrity and mutual respect.Value 3We value an environment where all members of the RSS community feel safe physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially. Value 4We celebrate the differences among people and promote harmony and equality among members of the RSS community. Value 5We value opportunities for all students to be challenged, to excel and succeed at RSS. Value 6We value the diversity of student learning styles, and recognize that a positive environment enhances learning, and that course content must be made relevant to our students. SCHOOL GOALS These school goals were developed by our School Planning Council.Goal 1Social Responsibility To continue and further develop a school community where students are involved as leaders, motivators, and mentors and where they are openly looking after, being responsible for, and making positive connections with one another. Goal 2Literacy To improve and emphasize reading skills which are grade specific and applicable in all subjects. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DOING AN IB DIPLOMA? IB diploma students qualify for ear ly admission on the basis of IB Diploma points at both UBC (32 points) and SFU (30 points).They also qualify for early admission to other provincial, national, and international universities. IB Diploma students are in a strong position to get scholarships. A student with 36 points (actual points as confirmed by the exams) is guaranteed to get a scholarship at UBC ($4,000) 32 points gives the students $2000, and 30 points $500. At SFU, 34 points will ensure a $5000 scholarship. IB Diploma students can get B C Government scholarships on the basis of IB Diploma scores. IB Diploma applicants have their applications reviewed several times. Less tuition needs to be paid (as long as students get through faculty requirements). IB Diploma students are treated like scholarship students they are fast tracked. Conversion/equivalency has not changed, eg. 32 points is the equivalent of 92% average. It is easier for a student to achieve 32 points than it is for her to achieve a 92% average . I just hope that when people ask an IB student to explain the differences between the regular provincial program and the IB program, he/she can name the most important aspects time management skills, analytical skills (Ricky Pak). In addition to what Ricky says, all representatives mentioned the fact that IB Diploma students have superior research and writing skills, and oral skills. IB Diploma students have the highest retention rates (in other words, fewer students quit during first year) at university(in both the US and Canada). IB students who registered directly into 2nd year courses scored an average of 7% to 12% higher than their classmates. (From UBC brochure about the IB Diploma) IB Diploma students may qualify for Broadbased Admission (UBC)/Diverse Qualifications (SFU). grade point average based on an IB Diploma is sounder because of the solid academic load there is no fluff in IB. An IB Diploma recipient will be in the top 10% of his/her graduating class (High Sch ool percentile rank). Admission Officers at universities know of the high academic quality of IB Diploma graduates. IBs examination requirements and assessment procedures validate the integrity of students performance there is less of a need to rely on SAT scores. The blanket(a) Essay and the TOK essays validate the writing and research skills of IB candidates. Participation in an IB Diploma demonstrates that students accept rigorous academic challenges. Participation in the IB strengthens a students confidence, social sophistication, grace, and poise. CAS provides evidence of the students commitment to physical activity, service to the community, and personal creativity. The IB Diploma assists the student in developing time management, goal setting, and other organizational skills. Diploma students can get first year credit for up to five courses (at $700 a course, a student could save up to $3500).UVic gives students credit for first year if a student has a 28 point Diplom a. Beginning September 2009, SFU will be granting 30 credits to IB Diploma students who have achieved nothing lower than a 4 in their May IB exams. Achievement across a range is still thought to be a better indicator of longer term success than A grades in three or four chosen subjects. Oxford and Cambridge start making offers to IB Diplomas at 38 points. I am glad that I chose to pursue and stay in IB diploma. I felt a bit proud for not giving up and writing countless BIG essays (IB Diploma Graduate, 2002) The English programme is international. The perspective of the curriculum is global rather than local. Consequently, students study literature from other continents and languages as they develop their understanding of a literary theme and analyze historical events from a broad geographical perspective. The intention is not only to broaden the students base of knowledge but also to promote a sense of the universality of learning. This sense of the universality of learning is addressed, in as far as it is possible, in every one course, but particularly so in the TOK and the Language A (English) courses.