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IB League of Parents Meeting
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
Welcome Grade 8 Parents!!!
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Agenda:
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Welcome
IB Updates
Group 1 – Language and Literature – Mr. Sheeler
IB Core: TOK (Theory of Knowledge) – Mr. Sheeler
Next meeting - Tuesday, November 12, 2013 (630pm)
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IB – The Diploma Model
Grounded in the liberal arts
tradition, the IB Diploma Program
features concurrent study in 6 (or
5) subject areas in a rich curriculum
that combines breadth and depth.
Designed to instill a global
perspective and to promote crosscultural understanding and respect,
the Diploma Program emphasizes
inquiry-based learning and
discovery. Along with a sense of
social responsibility, students
develop independent and criticalthinking skills vital to university
studies. The Diploma Program
rounds out students' experiences
through creative expression,
community involvement and
physical activity.
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Curriculum Choices
Curriculum choices
• Half way through grade 10 students are asked to make their decision for IB in grade
11 and which courses to take within the IBDP.
• Students choose one course from each of six groups during both years of the
Diploma Program.
• Taking three courses at the Standard Level (150 teaching hours) and three at
the Higher Level (240 hours) provides the flexibility to delve deeply into each
student's strongest subjects, while providing a broad base of knowledge.
Course groups
Group 1: English HL (*SL considered for students with English not their first language)
Group 2: A second language (French B SL, Spanish ab initio SL)
Group 3: Individuals and Societies (History HL/SL, ITGS SL)
Group 4: Experimental Sciences (Biology HL/SL, Chemistry HL/SL, Physics SL
Group 5: Mathematics (Math Studies SL, Mathematics SL, Mathematics HL)
Group 6: The Arts (Visual Arts)
** Group 6 can be substituted with another Group 3 or 4 subject (only group 6)
** More subject areas will be added in group 2,3,6 when the demand is there and
subject expert is willing to take on the challenge
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Core Components of the IBDP
The Diploma Program has three other unique features:
1 Theory of Knowledge
• Is an interdisciplinary course designed to stimulate critical thinking and reflection
• It challenges students to question the bases of knowledge, be aware of bias, and
learn to analyze the evidence used in presenting an argument.
• Students come to understand different points of view and how one's background can
affect one's perception of truth.
2 Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)
• Encourages students to involve themselves beyond the curriculum in the arts,
athletics and service to others.
• Working with the 8 Learning Outcomes of CAS students set goals and then reflect on
those goals in a variety of ways.
3 The Extended Essay
• is a 4,000-word essay that all IB Diploma Program students write on a topic of
special interest drawn from their studies.
• With the guidance of an advisor, each student conducts independent research,
prepares her ideas and organizes material for her essay.
• The skills and techniques honed in creating the Extended Essay provide valuable
practice for university work.
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Assessment in IB
Assessment in the Diploma Program
• A key feature of the International Baccalaureate is its emphasis on criterion-based
assessment of performance.
• Their learning is measured in relation to established, published standards that apply
equally to each student at every IB World School.
The IB Organization's assessment strategy
• Emphasizes validity, reliability and fairness.
• Teachers and IB examiners work as partners to ensure that students have various
opportunities to demonstrate what they have learned.
• A student's progress is assessed by her teachers through classroom and group work,
assignments, labs, and reviewed by highly qualified IB teachers.
• Examinations are held in Grade 11 and 12 and are graded externally by IB examiners.
• Up to 2 exams can be written in their anticipatory year (grade 11), depending on
course choices made by each student
• Grades are awarded on a scale of one to seven, with seven being the highest.
In addition to their exam grades
• Students may receive up to three Diploma (bonus) points for combined performance in
the Theory of Knowledge course and the Extended Essay.
• An International Baccalaureate Diploma is awarded to students who graduate with at
least 24 points, up to a maximum of 45 points.
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International Studies Preparation Program
How do we prepare our students?
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IB League of Parents Meetings so parents can be informed to
help IB students make good choices, develop organizational
and time management skills, and to be their NUMBER 1
support system.
Students travel as a separate cohort (group) in 4 of 8 in grade
9 and 6 of 8 in grade 10 classes. Developing that ‘team’
atmosphere is a goal for all our IB teachers.
Grade 10 IB Parent and Student Evening – November of each
year
One to one meetings with IB Coordinator – December before
winter break
IB counsellors trained to help with academic and
social/emotional questions.
IB mentors (year 2 IB students attached to year 1 students)
IB retreat days in Spring and Fall for team building and Core
Component teaching
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International Studies Preparation Program
How do we prepare our students?
An ISP class that will do the following:
1. IB like assessments to prepare you for the IBDP. Ex.
French and History
2. International Mindedness and Learner Profile weaved into
lessons directly.
3. TOK lessons connected to curriculum in grade 9 and 10
4. Students will also be involved with ISP field trips, guest
speakers and some release periods to prepare for
transitioning to IB in their grade 11 year.
5. In grade 10, in second semester their MCR 3U1 credit is
unofficially their first IB course.
6. An 80% in an ISP class will equal an 80% in an OSSD
class.
Note: ISP is truly for those students who want to move
forward into IB and NOT just for students looking for enhanced
grade 9/10 programming.
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Timetable for Next Year – 2013/2014
Being finalized soon, students may be called down by Mr. Baker with
any conflicts. Parents will be informed.
Grade 9
Semester One
Semester Two
MPM 1D ISP Enhanced
ENG 1D ISP Enhanced
SNC 1D ISP Enhanced
CGC 1D ISP Enhanced
Phys-ed (3 choices)
FSF 1D1
Arts Credit (drama, visual,
music
Optional Credit
(BTT, HFN, TIJ)
Grade 10
Semester One
Semester Two
MPM 2D ISP Enhanced
ENG2D ISP Enhanced
SNC 2D ISP Enhanced
FSF 2D ISP Enhanced
CHC 2D ISP Enhanced
MCR 3U ISP Enhanced
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Careers/Civics (optional credit)
Optional Credit
Timeline for 2013/2014
Important Dates:
• Friday, October 4th - IB retreat for year 1 and 2 IB students
• Thursday, November 28th – grade 10 IB parent and student night
• December – individual meetings for grade 10s with coordinator (parents
are welcome to attend individual meetings.
• Semester 2 – IB Days for both grade 9 and 10s – dates TBA
• Wednesday, January 8, 2014 – IB Option sheet for grade 10s going
into 11 due.
IB League of Parents – Staff Presentation Schedule
November – Group 2: Spanish ab initio Group 3: History SL/HL
January – Group 4: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
February – Group 5: Math SL/HL, Math Studies SL, Guidance Counseling
April – Group 2: French B SL, CAS (Creativity, Action, Service)
There may be more additional presentations.
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How well do you know IB now?
IB Test
Principal
Judy Langsner – [email protected]
905-648-4468 ext. 305
IB Coordinator
Jason Smith – [email protected]
905-648-4468 ext. 318
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