International Baccalaureate/ Enriched Programming

North Battleford Comprehensive High School

Who enrols in Enriched/IB courses?

 Do you like to learn?

 Do you like to talk and express your opinions?

 Do you like to be organized?

And…….

 Would you like to be the best you can be?

 Do you want to be well prepared for your future?

Challenge yourself to be the best you can be! Join the Enriched/IB Programme!

What enriched students strive to be…..

(The IB Learner Profile)

Knowledgeable Inquirers Thinkers Communicators Risk-takers Principled Balanced Open-minded Reflective Caring

What do you need to succeed in the Enriched/IB Programme?

- A good work ethic - Time management skills - Intellectual curiosity - Excellent attendance - A commitment to homework

So I'm in Grade 9…..

How does this affect me?

We want you to have the option of Enriched Programming in Grade 9 too!

We offer 5 enriched subjects: English French Math Science Social Studies

What happens after Grade 9?

Hopefully you continue in enriched classes! Grade 10 is called enriched or pre IB. Students study: English 10 IB ( 2 classes) History 10 IB ( 1 class) Math W/F/ P.C.F (2 classes) French 10 Oral and 10E ( 2 classes) Science 10 and Biology 20 (2 classes) 3 spots for electives

Your Grades will NOT suffer in Enriched/IB classes

Although IB students study subject content in greater depth and delve more deeply into the philosophy of learning, their grades do not suffer Subject 2011 - 2012 Science 10 English 10A History 10 Math 10 Regular Program 53.16% 68.44% 62.85% 57.40% Enriched Programme 68.86% 81.73% 79.56% 78.44%

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What is the International Baccalaureate Programme?

2 year course in Grade 11 and 12  Designed for students who like to learn.

 Students study 6 different subject areas.

 Diploma candidates also  Write a 4000 word essay   Complete 1 50 hours of community service Study Theory of Knowledge - a thinking class

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

IB Subjects at NBCHS

        English and World Literature French History Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics Theatre Arts

Certificate Programme

What if I don’t like a certain subject?

What if I have difficulty in a certain subject?

What if I’m too busy to do all of the Diploma?

Then, you are a certificate student! You do not write the Extended Essay, do the Creativity, Action Service hours or study TOK. .

You will receive a certificate from IB for every course you pass.

IB Marking Scheme

 Final IB marks range from a 0 – 7.  A boost of 0 – 7 may be given to students who work hard. This reflects the increased difficulty of work.  Universities usually take one’s best mark and usually only give credit for a 5, 6, or 7 in HL classes. As more Canadian universities understand IB, credit is being given for TOK and SL classes.

Why choose Enriched and IB courses?

● Teachers are specially trained.

● ● Emphasis on process – not just an answer.

There are 1,074,000 IB students worldwide.

● ● IB is taught in 144 countries, in 3513 schools.

There is a positive learning environment because ● people in your class want to learn  Students develop excellent work habits in ● preparation for university.

IB is the highest academic diploma programme available in the Battlefords.

Opportunities for IB Students

● IB banquet in May recognizes the accomplishments of all IB students!

● S.E.V.E.C. exchanges to Québec for students enrolled in French!

● Subject blogs!

● Peer support!

● Study groups!

● Comp In Action Club – an extracurricular club that works at making the world a better place!

International Baccalaureate

North Battleford Comprehensive High School Allison Hawryliw Enriched/IB Coordinator 306-445-6101 [email protected]