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ISP and IB League of Parents
Meeting: February 19, 2013
Diploma Program
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AGENDA
Information:
1. Welcome to all parents of students in grade 9/10 ISP.
2. Updates:
a. Course selection for current grade 9 ISP students - presentation in
Auditorium - Thurs. Feb 21 - 830am
b. Course selections for current grade 10 ISP students has already been
done.
3. Outside Presentation: Homestay for International Students
4. ESU (Enrichment Studies Unit) - Queens University
5. Options for September 2013 - for both grade 9 and 10 parents regarding next
year and what it will look like for your son/daughter in 10 ISP or Year 1 IB.
Next meeting is on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 630 to 730pm - Location TBA
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Organization: What is the IB mission?
The IB is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its educational mission, focused on the student.
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.
“The world in which you were born is just one
model of reality. Other cultures are not failed
attempts at being you: they are unique
manifestations of the human spirit.”
~Wade Davis
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The Diploma Model *NEW*
Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?
The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.
Curriculum Model begins in Grade
11 and ends in 12
- Students must complete in a
consecutive two year timeline
-Diploma Requirements include:
-Students take at least one area
of study from each group
-Group 6 may be extracted for a
second choice in groups 2-5
-Cannot fail a course (level 1)
-Must achieve a minimum of 24
points including 3 bonus
-Must complete and submit Core
(CAS, EE and TOK)
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Higher (HL) vs. Standard Level (SL)
-Each student MUST select a minimum of 3 HL and 3 SL courses
-Their selection should match their intended University pathway
-Higher Level
-240 Hours studying the curriculum in more depth (not
necessarily harder….just digging deeper…insert debate here.
-Usually 3 semesters of the four in Grades 11 and 12
-Internal Assessments often the same as the SL course
-Final Examination has an extra paper which will focus on the
extra optional units
-Students can take four if it fits their schedule
-Students can NOT write a HL exam in their Grade 11 year
-Standard Level
-150 Hours studying the curriculum, usually 2 semesters
-Final Examination can be taken in Grade 11 or 12 (Anticipated
vs. Diploma)
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Who is it for and what are the benefits to my child?
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University Preparation Program
• Studies have been and are being published of the success rates of
IB Students once they enter University
Internationally Written Curriculum
• Students will be exposed to curriculum that connects them to Global
Education
Transferable to 130 Countries and University Acceptance
• Internationally recognized and widely thought of as a quality
controlled and dynamic curriculum
Transfer Credit
• Students can apply for University credit based on their results in IB
examinations
Two Diplomas = 2 different academic scores to apply for your university
program of choice.
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IB Learner Profile
• link to video watched at meeting - http://ibo.org/programmes/profile/
• link to IBTV - http://blogs.ibo.org/ibtv/
IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
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ESU - Enrichment Studies Unit - Queen’s University
• For over 25 years, we have been offering our flagship program: the
Enrichment Mini-Course (or EMC) program.
• Previously known as E=mc2, this program for high school students
is offered in one week, running from Sunday evening to Friday at
noon.
•Both local students and distant students attend the same week and
learn together in high quality academic courses taught by graduate
students and other professionals.
•Typically, this program appeals to students in grades 9, 10 and 11
evenly, with only a few grade 12 students.
• May 5th to 10th, 2013
• Summer Program as well - August
ESU YouTube Video
ESU High School Programs
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IBSO UNIVERSITY FAIR - 2013
Wednesday April 17, 2013 from 9 a.m - 3 p.m.
St. Thomas Aquinas in Oakville
Last year’s participants below:
1. Western – Ontario
2. Kings College – Ontario
3. UBC – BC
4. Trent – Ontario
5. University of Kings College – Nova Scotia
6. Huron University College – Ontario
7. University of Toronto - Ontario
8. McMaster – Ontario
9. McGill – Quebec
10. York University – Ontario
11. University of Calgary – Alberta
12.Trinity Western University - BC
13. Waterloo – Ontario
14. Brock – Ontario
15. St. Francis Xavier – Nova Scotia
16. Dalhousie – Nova Scotia
17. University of Guelph – Ontario
18. Mount Allison – New Brunswick
19. University of Alberta – Alberta
20.University of Windsor – Ontario
21. Carleton University – Ontario
22. Queens Universtiy – Ontario
All committed grade 10 ISP
and Year 1 IB students
will invited to attend.
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What will a grade 10 ISP timetable look like?
 It will include all the required courses for
grade 10 and your OSSD
• (with a bonus)
 It will include courses to prepare you for IB
 It has some flexibility for YOUR choices
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Grade 10:
Sample Timetable
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
*Careers/Civics (Elective Credit)
Elective Credit
*Careers/Civics - students who take the IBDP in
grade 11/12 can request a credit substitution from
the principal to replace this course. Students who
drop out of the IBDP or choose not to take IB in grade
11 will have to complete this diploma requirement.
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What if I don’t want French in IB?
Grade 10
Semester One
Semester Two
MPM 2D ISP Enhanced
ENG2D ISP Enhanced
SNC 2D ISP Enhanced
MCR 3U ISP Enhanced
CHC 2D ISP Enhanced
Elective Credit
*Careers/Civics (Elective Credit)
Elective Credit
Students who choose to take Spanish as their Group 2
(second language) in IB will choose another elective
credit in grade 10.
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When I start IB, which courses will I be able to choose?
Group 1 – English HL
Group 2 – French SL
- Spanish ab initio
Group 3 – History HL or SL
- ITGS SL
Group 4 – Biology HL or SL
- Chemistry HL or SL
- Physics SL
Group 5 – Math HL or SL or Mathematical Studies
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IB Assessment in Ontario
- students receive both their OSSD and IB Diploma
IB Course HL=3 Sem. SL=2 Sem.
OSSD equivalent
Group 1: English HL
ENG3U, ENG4U, ETS 4U
Group 2: French B SL
FSF3U, FSF4U
Group 2: Spanish ab initio SL
LWS BO1, LWS CD1
Group 3: History SL/HL
CHA 3U,CHY 4U, CHI 4U
Group 3: ITGS SL
BTA 3O, HSB 4M
Group 4: Chemistry SL/HL
SCH 3U, SCH 4U, PSE 4U
Group 4: Biology SL/HL
SBI 3U, SBI 4U, SNC 4M
Group 4: Physics SL
SPH 3U1, SPH 4U1
Group 5: Math SL/HL
Group 5: Math Studies SL
MHF 4U, MCV 4U, MDM 4U
MCR 3U**, MDM 4U
Group 6: Visual Arts SL
AVI 3M, AVI 4M
Core: TOK
HZT 4U
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RED = extra credit given to HL student / ** repeat credit from grade 10
Sample Time Table for 2013 to 2015
Semester 1 (Grade 11)
Semester 2 (Grade 11)
Semester 1 (Grade 12)
Semester 2 (Grade 12)
Exams May 2015
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Math SL
English A1 HL
(ENG 3U1)
Chemistry HL/SL
(SCH 3U1)
English A1 HL
(ENG 4U1)
English A1 HL
(ETS 4U1)
Biology HL
(SBI 3U1)
Math SL
(MHF 4U1)
Biology HL/SL
(SBI 4U1)
History Route 2 HL
With T OK
(CHA 3U1)
French B
(FSF 3U1)
History Route 2 HL
With T OK
(CHY 4U1)
French B (exam May)
(FSF 4U1)
Math SL
(MCV 4U1)
History Route 2 HL
With T OK
(CHI 4U1)
Biology HL
(PSE 4U1)
(if SL Ğ Study Period)
Chemistry HL
(SNC 4M1)
(if SL Ğ Study Period)
Chemistry HL/SL
(SCH 4U1)
English HL
History Route 2 HL
Chemistry SL
Biology HL
Note: Timetable would change if Spanish was your choice over 2 years. Spanish ab initio must be taught
over 2 school years and your exam would be in May 2015
Note: This timetable can change after student selections have been submitted.
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What is the advantage of having an IB and an OSSD?
 Universities can admit you to their programs based on
which marks are best for you.
 Universities can give you up to 3 advanced standing
credits before you even get to university.
 Some universities will give you advanced standing
and allow you direct entry to your second year of
university.
 You will be prepared for the challenges of university.
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How well do you know IB now?
IB Test
Principal
Judy Langsner – [email protected]
905-648-4468 ext 305
Coordinator Designate
Jason Smith – [email protected]
905-648-4468 rext 318
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