Westdale Secondary School

Program Information 2011-2012 Current Grade 8 Families

Diploma Program © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

The History of IB and IB in Ontario

       -The International Baccalaureate was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation. -Origins with private school and Independent State Schools -Now 1800 Diploma Schools Worldwide -Ontario and Florida are the largest IB growth regions in the world -52 DP schools in Ontario -IB Diploma Pass Rates for Canada 91%, World Average 79% (2007) -Canada has the highest per capita participation in the World © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 2

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.

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Programmes : What is the Learner Profile?

It’s the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21 st century.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective Page 4 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Who is it for and what are the benefits to my child?

 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 a Global Education  Transferable to 130 Countries and University Acceptance • Internationally recognized and widely thought of as a quality controlled and dynamic curriculum  Page 5 Transfer Credit • Students can apply for University credit based on their results in IB examinations © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?

The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.

   Students study concurrently:

three

subjects at higher level ( 240 hours each ).

three

subjects at standard level ( 150 hours each ).

all three parts of the core.

The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.

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Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?

There are three core requirements

The extended essay:  4,000 words  Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest  Familiarises students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university Page 8 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?

Creativity, action and service (CAS):  Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service  Education outside the classroom  Development of the learner profile  150 Hours Guideline Page 9 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?

Theory of knowledge:  Interdisciplinary  Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines  Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives Page 10 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

University recognition : How well is the diploma recognized by universities?

The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

   http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/index.cfm

Canadian University Recognition Hand-out McGill University Quote: (from website) • McGill has enthusiastically recruited IB students for over two decades. Even today, when reviewing an application from an IB Diploma candidate, whether from the local CEGEP, across Canada or the other side of the globe, our admissions officers can be assured of the candidate's strong and broad-based academic preparation. We have seen that IB students embrace the rigorous academic challenges of university life and perform well in their McGill programs. As a member of the College and University Recognition Taskforce, I can attest to the respected position of the IB diploma at prestigious universities throughout North America. Kim Bartlett Director of Admissions and Recruitment McGill University Page 11 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Westdale PreBacc : Preparing for the Rigours of the Diploma

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What is PreBacc?

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PreBacc programming includes Grade 9 Math, Science, English, Grade 10 Math, Science and English, and Grade 11 Math (note: Grade 11 Level Ontario Math is required for students who wish to pursue IB Standard/Higher Level Math in their Diploma years)

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Planning for IB courses with IB Counsellor

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Planning for CAS requirements with CAS coordinator

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Attend Extended Essay seminar in their Grade 10 year

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Attend IB Conferences in grade 9 and 10 year (ie. Global Poverty Lesson 2009, Global Awareness Seminar 2010)

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Grade 9 and 10: Sample Timetable Arts/Humanities Focus

Semester One ENG1D PreBacc FSF1D SNC1D CGC1D SNC2D Semester One AVI2O/AMU2O1/ADA2O1 ENG2D PreBacc MPM2D Grade 9 CHC2D FSF2D Choice Semester Two AMU1O1/AVI1O1/ADA1O1 MPM1D1 Choice (Latin, Tech, Bus,HIF) PPL1O1 Grade 10 Semester Two Careers/Civics Page 13 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Grade 9 and 10: Sample Timetable Science/Math Focus

Page 14 ENG1D PreBacc FSF1D Semester One SNC1D PreBacc CGC1D Semester One SNC2D PreBacc CHC2D MPM2D PreBacc FSF2D Grade 9 Semester Two AMU1O1/AVI1O1/ADA1O1 MPM1D1 PreBacc Choice (Latin, Tech, Bus,HIF) PPL1O1 Grade 10 Semester Two MCR3U IB PreBacc ENG2D PreBacc 1 of SPH3U or SBI3U Careers/Civics © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

French Immersion and the IB Diploma

Students looking to combine the French Immersion and IB Program at Westdale can do so by:

•Completing 8 French Immersion courses in Grade 9 and 10. Students can reach up to Grade 11 Immersion Credits in their Grade 9 and 10 year as long as they have the proper course prerequisite.

•Completing French B at the Higher Level or Language A2 at the Standard or Higher Level •Visit School Website for more information on suggested Grade 9 and 10 Course Selections © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 15

IB Assessment in Ontario - students receive both their OSSD and IB Diploma IB Course HL=3 Sem. SL=2 Sem.

English HL /SL Math HL/SL Chemistry HL/SL Biology HL/SL Art HL/SL French B SL Geography HL/SL History HL/SL Page 16 TOK

OSSD equivalent ENG3U, ENG4U, ETS 4U MDM 4U , MHF 4U, MCV 4U SCH 3U, SCH 4U, SNC4M SBI 3U, SBI 4U, PSE4U AVI 3M, AVI 4M, AWD4M FSF3U, FSF4U,OR FIF 3U, FIF 4U CGF 3M, CGW 4U, CGR4M CHW 3M, CHY 4U, CHI4U HZT 4U

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The Grade 11 and 12 Diploma Years : Sample Timetable Science/Math Focus

Year One Semester One English HL (ENG3U) Semester Two Math SL (MHF4U) French B SL (FSF3U) Chemistry HL (SCH3U) History SL (CHW3M) French B SL Biology HL History SL Year Two (FSF4U) (SBI3U) (CHY4U) E E Semester One English HL (ENG4U) Biology HL (SBI4U) Chemistry HL (SCH4U) Page 17 TOK (HZT4U) Semester Two English HL (ETS4U) E Math SL (MCV4U) E Chemistry HL (SNC4M) E Biology HL (PSE4U) E © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

The Grade 11 and 12 Diploma Years : Sample Timetable Arts/Humanities Focus

Page 18 Semester One English HL (ENG3U) Math Studies (MCF3M) Biology SL (SBI3U) History HL (CHW3M) Semester One English HL TOK Music HL History HL (ENG4U) (HZT4U) (AMU4U) (CHY4U) Year One Semester Two Lang Ab Initio (TBD) Math Studies (MDM4U) E Biology SL (SBI4U ) E Music HL ( AMU3M) Year Two Semester Two English HL (ETS4U) E Spanish Ab Initio ( LWSBD) E Music HL (AMR4M) E History HL (CHI4U) E © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Services: What is special about IB assessment?

IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent and differentiating of student ability.

 Diploma Programme assessment includes both final examinations and internal assessment undertaken by the teacher to IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB.

  Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).

The diploma is graded over 45 points giving ample scope to differentiate student ability   Grade Level Descriptors developed for each subject In General: 7 Excellent performance 6 Very good performance 5 Good performance 4 Satisfactory performance 3 Mediocre performance 2 Poor performance 1 Very poor performance  Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points.

Page 19  Diploma Programme assessment – principles and practice – available on

www.ibo.org

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Ontario University Marks Conversion Scale

 Developed by Ontario Universities to ensure consistency around reporting of grades on the OSSD

IB Grade OSSD % Range MoE 4 Point Scale

3 2 7 6 5 4 96-100% 90-95% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% 4++ 4+ 4 3 2 1 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 20

How difficult is it to achieve a 6 or 7 in IB?

   Each subject has mark bands that indicate a level of performance Mark bands differ across the disciplines Ex.

• French B SL • 82-100  7  96 to 100% on OSSD in FSF4U • 69-81  6  90-95% on OSSD in FSF4U • Geography SL • 72-100  7  96-100% on OSSD in CGW4U • 60-71  6  90-95% on OSSD in CGW4U © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 21

Student Registered at Westdale

         15 Students in their Diploma year (grade 12) 42 Students in the Anticipated year (grade 11) 105 Students in Grade 10 PreBacc 83 Students in Grade 9 PreBacc 27 Teachers Trained September 2010 Results: -10 Diplomas Awarded - Average Diploma Score 32 (world average 29) - Average Grade Per Candidate: 5.20

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8 6 4 2 0

Examination Results at Westdale May 2009

French B SL May 2009

Westdale Average 5.25

8 World Average 4.72

1 2 2 4 1 0 Ряд1 seven six five four three

IB Final Grade

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Examination Results at Westdale May 2009 Cont….

3 2 1 0 6 5 4 0 4

Geography SL Exams May 2009

6 Westdale Average 4.63

3 World Average 4.40

2 Number of Students 1 0

IB Final Grade

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Examination Results at Westdale May 2010

1 0 3 2 6 5 4 0 2 6

English HL May 2010

Westdale Average 4.91

3 World Average 4.71

Number of Students 0 0 0

IB Final Grade

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Examination Results at Westdale May 2010

9 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 4 9

French B SL May 2010

Westdale Average 5.20

2 2 World Average 4.69

Number of Students 0 0

IB Final Grade

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Examination Results at Westdale May 2010

History SL May 2010

4 4 3,5 3 2,5 2 1,5 1 0,5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Westdale Average 6.20

World Average 4.69

Number of Students

IB Final Grade

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Examination Results at Westdale May 2010

ITGS SL May 2010

9 9 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 0 6 2 0 0 0 Westdale Average 5.41

World Average 4.15

Number of Students

IB Final Grade

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Examination Results at Westdale May 2010

1 0 3 2 6 5 4 0 2 6

Biology HL May 2010

Westdale Average 4.27

3 World Average 4.18

Number of Students 0 0 0

IB Final Grade

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Examination Results at Westdale May 2010

4 3,5 3 2,5 2 1,5 1 0,5 0 0 4

Chemistry HL May 2010

4 Westdale Average 4.64

1 2 World Average 4.36

Number of Students 0 0

IB Final Grade

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Examination Results at Westdale May 2010

Math SL May 2010

8 8 7 2 1 0 6 5 4 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 Westdale Average 6.73

World Average 4.48

Number of Students

IB Final Grade

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IB Graduates at Westdale

11 Students Graduated from IB Programme in 2010 10 Received the Diploma All 11 accepted to University (most within their first choice) 8 of 11 stayed within Ontario to study (Queens, Waterloo, McMaster Health Science, Laurier, U of T) 3 accepted offers to the United States (Cal/Berkeley, Brown and Rice University) © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 32

Items to Consider as a Family:

      Is it right for YOUR child..IB Learner Profile Flexibility of Course Selection in Grades 11 and 12 Financial cost (see next slide) Out-of-Catchment: Program of Choice Transportation and Travel Arrangements for your Child Commitment to the Core of the Program (CAS, TOK, and the Extended Essay) © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 33

Cost of the Program

 Reasons for Program Fees • IB Schools, once authorized from IB, pay yearly fees to the IBO to be able to deliver their curriculum ($10800 US) • Examinations Fees for registering students in IBIS (IBO computer system) and to sit for examinations ($120 US per student per course) • • Courier Fees- All examinations and Internal Assessment must go around the World for marking and moderation Teacher Training – all IB teachers need to be trained in an intensive 4 day workshop, locations all over North America © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 34

Program Fee Structure 2010-20011

Fees have been calculated on a cost recovery basis. Registration: $200.00 (upon Application) Per Semester: $500.00 (1 st Jan. Gr.11; 3 rd payment, June of Gr.10; 2 payment, June Gr.11; 4 th nd payment, payment, Jan. Gr. 12.

Total for complete programme: $2,200.00

Families with financial needs may apply to the Board for support.

Applications:  Available on School website by December 15 th ,2009  Application MUST include: • • • Grade 8 Report Card (most recent) Registration form and $200 Registration Fee Reference Letter from Current Grade 8 Teacher (if you are unable to have a current teacher provide this reference, a personal meeting booked with the IB Coordinator MUST be completed before acceptance to the program) Page 35 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Timeline for Applications

    Application packages posted on School website by December 15 th , 2010 Completed Applications due to school by February 18th, 2011 Confirmation of acceptance to program mailed by March 25th, 2011 Non-HWDSB Students register in the school with Vice-Principal/Principal by April 29th, 2011 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 36

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