International Baccalaureate North Battleford Comprehensive High School

Who enrolls in IB?

   Do you like to learn?

Do you like to talk and express your opinions?

Do you like to be organized?

  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 IB!

What is the International Baccalaureate Programme?

   The IB programme is a 2 year course of study in Grade 11 and 12, designed for students who like to learn.

It is based on the study of 6 different subject areas.

Diploma candidates are required to:    Write an extended essay of 4000 words Participate in 150 hours of community service Enroll in Theory of Knowledge - a thinking class

What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?

The curriculum contains six subject groups together with a core made up of three separate parts.

 Three subjects are studied at higher level.  Three subjects are studied at standard level.  All three parts of the core—

extended essay

,

theory of knowledge

and

creativity, action, service

are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.

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The International Baccalaureate Programme at N.B.C.H.S.

Subjects offered at N.B.C.H.S.

• Group 1 - English HL including World Literature • Group 2 - French HL • Group 3 - History SL/HL • Group 4 - Biology SL, Chemistry HL/SL, Physics SL • Group 5 - Mathematics HL/SL • Group 6 - Theatre Arts SL Electives - Chemistry or Physics

Marking Scheme

   Students receive a Saskatchewan mark (%) and an International Baccalaureate mark (0 – 7) Students receive a « boost » (0 – 7 marks) on their Saskatchewan mark to reflect the increased difficulty of work. Universities usually take the best mark of the two but usually only give credit for a 5, 6, or 7 in HL classes

Your Grades will NOT suffer in IB Although IB students study subject content in greater depth and delve more deeply into the philosophy of learning, their grades do not suffer Subject 2009 - 2010 Science 10 English 10A History 10 Math 10 Regular Program 50.27% 63.47% 67.05% 72.41% International Baccaulaureate Programme 68.61% 81.14% Taught in Semester 2 81.85%

What do you need to succeed in the IB Programme?

- A good work ethic - Time management skills - Intellectual curiosity

Certificate Program Students do have the option of being certificate students by taking one or more subjects and not writing the EE, doing the CAS hours and studying TOK. University credit is granted for HL subjects only.

Students receive certificates in IB classes but not the IB diploma.

Why would I do this?

- Problems in a certain subject area - Not interested in certain subjects - Not enough time to complete the diploma

Why choose IB?

● Specially trained teachers ● Emphasis on process skills ● Part of a worldwide group of students ● Internationally recognized curriculum ● Positive learning environment ● Students develop good work habits to prepare for university.

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

Why not choose IB?

Opportunities for IB Students

● IB banquet in June recognizing the accomplishments of all IB students!

● S.E.V.E.C. exchange to other francophone communities throughout Canada 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

But I'm only 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 Social Studies Science Math

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 10/20 and 30A (2 classes) French 10 Oral and 10E ( 2 classes) Science 10 and Biology 20 (2 classes) 3 spots for electives

http://explore.usask.ca/admission/transfer/ib/

- “The University of Saskatchewan recognizes the academic excellence of students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program”. - The U of S believes that “successful IB students will enrol at the University of Saskatchewan with some advantages over students who have taken less intensive programs” and that IB “focuses on the development of cognitive skills, therefore, students learn how to learn, how to analyse and how to reach considered conclusions. Students with these skills are better equipped to meet the demands of university-level course work”.

Why does the U of A want IB students?

http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=967 - The University of Alberta appreciates your commitment to academics and to the rigors of the IB programme.

- IB students are well-prepared for the academic rigours of university life.

“offer a dedicated IB Scholarship to the top 50 diploma students admitted.

“eligible for final admission prior to graduation, on the basis of their predicted IB Diploma results” - “considered for admission using the highest individual scores presented on either transcript” - “your IB courses simply put you one step ahead!”

International Baccalaureate North Battleford Comprehensive High School

Allison Hawryliw IB Coordinator 306-445-6101 ext. 215 [email protected]