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ACADEMIC PROGRAM EVENINGJanuary 31, 2018

AGENDA1. Overview of Ashbury’s Program

Graduation Requirements

Ashbury College – Mission and Values

Program Pathways

IB Diploma Program

Ashbury Diploma Program

2. Course Selection Process Course Counselling

Important Considerations

3. Grade Specific Sessions

Graduating from High School

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

OSSD

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Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Compulsory credits  18

English (Gr. 9‐12) 4Mathematics (Gr.9/10/11) 3Science (Gr.9/10) 2Art or Music or Drama (Gr.9)1Canadian Geography (Gr.9) 1Canadian History (Gr.10) 1Civics (Gr.10) 0.5Career Studies (Gr.10) 0.5French (Gr. 9) 1Health and Phys. Ed. (Gr. 9) 13 subject groups* 3

* 3 credits from each of 3 different subject groups including arts, science/technology, languages, or health and physical education

An additional 12 optional credits

Must complete 40 hours of community service

Must pass the GRADE 10 Literacy Test (OSSLT)

OSSD

Ashbury College Mission

MissionOur mission is to engage students in a dynamic learning

environment and inspire them to become intellectually

curious, compassionate and responsible citizens.

Ashbury College Core Values

Core Values

• Academic Excellence

• Community

• Character Development

• Personal Growth

• International Engagement

The Ashbury Graduate

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Ashbury College Pathways

Grade 9Foundation Year

Grade 10Focus Year

Grade 11Specialization Year

Grade 12Graduation Year

IB Focus Year

IB DP Year 1

IB DP Year 2

OSSD

What is the IB Diploma Programme?

The International Baccalaureate (IB) website states that the“The Diploma Programme is;

• a challenging two‐year curriculum, 

• aimed at students aged 16 to 19,

• which leads to a qualification that is widely 

recognized by the world’s leading universities.”

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Beyond an Academic Program

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“... The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its mission to create a better world through education”

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A tradition of academic excellence designed for the 21st century

• Worldwide Program

• 147 countries 

• Over 1.1 million students 

• 4,267 schools

• 362 schools in Canada

• 94 in Ontario

• 10% growth every year

• 72,000 teachers worldwide

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6 Subject Areas +• Language A• Second Language• Individuals and Societies• Experimental Sciences• Mathematics• The Arts

Centered around the Core• Theory of Knowledge• Creativity, Action and Service• The Extended Essay

IB Courses at AshburyGROUP 1 ‐ Language and Literature 

English Literature

English Language and Literature 

French Language and Literature 

GROUP 2 – Language Acquisition

French B 

French Ab Initio

Spanish B

Spanish Ab initio

GROUP 3 ‐ Individuals  & Societies 

Economics

Global Politics

History 

GROUP 6 ‐ The Arts

Music

Drama

Visual Arts 

GROUP 5 – Mathematics Mathematics HL

Mathematics SL

Mathematical Studies 

GROUP 4 ‐ Experimental Science

Biology

Chemistry 

Environmental Systems & Societies 

Physics

Computer Science

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•Full Diploma students take six classes

•3 classes are at the Standard Level

•3 classes are at the Higher Level

•5 classes are taken from Groups 1 – 5

•the 6th class is taken from Group 6 or from Group 3 or 4

In addition, students…

•complete an Extended Essay

•commit to the Creativity, Action and Service program

•engage in Theory of Knowledge

The Structure of the Diploma

Standard Higher

Some classes may be combined with those students taking the Higher Level.  

Extra classes are run driven solely by the content intended for those taking the Higher Level.  

A prescribed number of topics or themes is studied.

Supplementary topics or themes are studied in addition to those studied at the Standard Level.

Exams are geared toward the Standard Level.  In some cases, class work carries greater weight.

Exams include Higher Level topics.  In some cases, exams are weighted heavier.

IB Diploma – 2 Year Program

Science Student

Group 1 English A Lang/Lit SL

Group 2 French Ab Initio SL

Group 3 Economics SL

Group 4 Chemistry HL

Group 5 Mathematics HL

Group 6 Physics HL

CORE TOK/CAS/EE

Liberal Arts Student 

(Bilingual IB Diploma)

Group 1 English A Lit HL

Group 2 French A Lang/Lit  SL

Group 3 History HL

Group 4 Environmental Systems  (ESS) SL

Group 5 Mathematical Studies SL

Group 6 Visual Arts HL

CORE TOK/CAS/EE

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A look at the CORE

- Theory of Knowledge

- Extended Essay

- CAS

The CoreThe Extended Essay

Independently prepared research paper

Started in Jan of IB1 and completed by Oct of IB2

4,000 words in length

CAS

Creativity, Activity and Service

ManageBac Portfolio

Balance

Theory of Knowledge

Taken as an additional course

Assessed by the IB through a 1,500 word essay and oral presentation

Encouraging students to:

• ask challenging questions

• learn how to learn

• develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture

• develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures

• become independent, self‐motivated learners

The IBDP Environment

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• The IB Coordinator / EE Coordinator

• The CAS Coordinator/ CAS Supervisors

• Extended Essay Supervisors

• TAG teachers 

• Subject teachers

• The Librarian

The IB Team

IB Courses-An alternative to the Full IB Diploma

- IB Course  students can take individual courses (maximum 4), and receive individual certificates for each IB Diploma course

- Students do not need to take TOK or write an Extended Essay

- All Grade 11 students take IB English

What do universities say about IB?

IB Diploma students’ advantages can include:  

‐ university preparedness‐ the basis for admission‐ university credits for IB courses‐ higher admissions rates‐ scholarships for IB Diploma students‐ filling spots with IB Diploma students

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IB at Ashbury 2017-18

SUCCESS:Diploma Pass Rate: Ashbury 99% (World 79% / Americas 72%)

Highest Diploma Score:  44 out of a possible 45 

Average Diploma Score: Ashbury 33 / 45 (World 30 / Americas 28)

Average Course Grade:  Ashbury 5.3 / 7 (World 4.7 / Americas 4.5)

PARTICIPATION:110 Students currently in full IB Diploma

• 44 Grade 12

• 66 Grade 11

154 Students currently taking IB Courses

100% of students take IB Diploma or IB Courses

106 students wrote IB exams in May 2017

The Uniqueness of the Ashbury IB Experience

• Rich history with the IB 

• Variety in courses and levels for student needs and interests

• Pamoja Online courses

• Accessibility – we encourage all students to try IB

• Extended Essay Workshop in June

• IB Summer Prep in July

• Science labs at Huntsman Marine Institute

• Global Politics & Environmental Systems

• Mother Tongue Language Choices

• Multiple levels of difficulty in Math, French and Spanish

• Full alignment with OSSD and the Ashbury Diploma

• IB Certified Teachers

• Exceptional Arts facilities:    IB Visual Arts, Music, Drama

• Emphasis on research and academic writing skills 

• Full counseling, mentoring, guidance, and support

“A man of character finds a special attractiveness in difficulty, since it is only by coming to grips with difficulty that he can realize his potentialities.” 

‐Charles de Gaulle

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The Ashbury Diploma

The following requirements enhance the OSSDand support our core values:

1 additional credit in Art or Music or Drama  1 additional credit in French or in an international language 1 additional credit in Physical Education 1 credit with a global studies perspective in grade 11 or 12 All English courses must be taken at Ashbury College  9 terms of co‐curricular involvement (at least one co‐curricular activity is 

different from the others) 60 hours of community service No more than 3 senior credits from another institution. IB Diploma students graduate with the Ashbury Diploma

The Ashbury Bilingual DiplomaMeeting the following requirements will earn a student an Ashbury Bilingual Diploma:

Completion of the Ashbury Diploma 4 credits in Extended or Immersion French 4 additional credits where the language of 

instruction is French

Reflect on Goals and Aspirations

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Grade 9 – Foundation Year

7 compulsory courses 

English 

French 

Canadian Geography (French) 

Math (French)

Science 

Physical Education 

Art/Music/Drama 

1 elective course

Art/Music/Drama

Spanish

Introduction to Business

Computer Science

Communications Technology

Learning Strategies 

Beginner Mandarin 

Total= 8 Credits

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total

8 credits 8 credits 7 credits8 credits

7 credits6 credits

= 30 credits= 30 credits

Grade 10 – Focus Year

5 compulsory courses (OSSD)

English 

Canadian History (French)

Math 

Science 

Civics/Careers (French)

Total8 + 8 = 16 Credits

3 Ashbury Diploma electives

French OR Spanish OR 

Mandarin

Physical Education 

Art OR Music OR Drama 

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total

8 credits 8 credits 7 credits8 credits

7 credits6 credits

= 30 credits= 30 credits

Grade 11 – Specialization Year

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• What do I want to do? Interests/Strengths

• Keep options open if unsure

• Know University Requirements, choose courses

• What do I want to do? Interests/Strengths

• Keep options open if unsure

• Know University Requirements, choose courses

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• Grade 12 Course requirements

• (7‐8 U/M Grade 12 courses for University Adm.)

• Grade 12 Course requirements

• (7‐8 U/M Grade 12 courses for University Adm.)

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• Grade 11 Prerequisites 

• IB Diploma and Ashbury Diploma

• Grade 11 Prerequisites 

• IB Diploma and Ashbury Diploma

Plan Backwards

Two Year Planning

Total8 + 8 + 7 = 23 Credits

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Grade 11 and 12 - Specialization

Total8 + 8 + 7 + 7 = 30 Credits 

Grade 11 Grade 12

2 compulsory courses 1 compulsory course

English (choice)•IB Language and Literature •IB Literature

English •IB Language and Literature •IB Literature

Math (choice depending on Math pathway)

5 electivesCONSIDER UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS AND GRADE 12 PREREQUISITES

6 electivesCONSIDER UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

Ashbury Diploma required elective with a Global Studies Perspective

New Courses 2018/19

Grade 12 (NEW courses)

CGO4M ‐ Spatial Technologies in Action

PPL4OC ‐ Healthy Active Living

University and Beyond

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Course Selection Process for Students

Review the course selection worksheets handed out in TAG Attend the Course Selection Sessions by Grade Decide on Pathway:

o IB Diploma (Bilingual Diploma)o IB Certificateso Ashbury Diploma Programo Ashbury French Bilingual Diploma

Select courses Complete worksheet with parents’ signature Submit course selection worksheets to TAG by Friday, Feb. 23 Enter courses online by Friday, Feb. 23 Contact Academic Counsellors for questions or advice

Additional Resources

• ACADEMIC GUIDE

• GRADE SPECIFIC WORKSHEETS

• CREDITS AT A GLANCE

• DIPLOMA OVERVIEW

• ACADEMIC COUNSELLORS

Student Services EDSBY

Ashbury Webpage / Students, Senior School

IMPORTANT DATES

STUDENT INFORMATION DATES

Grade 11s Course Selection Information  Thurs., Feb. 1, 9:35 am, Theatre

Grade 8s Course Selection Information  Fri., Feb. 9, 8:15 am, Mital

Grade 10s Course Selection Information Tues., Feb. 6, 9:35 am Theatre

Grade 9s Course Selection Information Fri., Feb. 9, 9:35 am, Theatre

Information Packages Received in TAG this weekStudent Services EDSBY page

Course Selections DUE – ONLINE closesWorksheets signed and handed to TAG

Feb. 23, 2018

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IMPORTANT PEOPLEThe Academic and University Counsellors

GRADE COUNSELLOR

GRADE 9: Foundation Year Kathleen Munro Collins

GRADE 10:Focus Year Anjelien Slater

GRADE 11:Specialization YearIB DP Year 1

Sarah KehoeShannon Howlett (Full IB Diploma students)

GRADE 12:Graduation Year

IB DP Year II

Sarah Kehoe (students A – L)Christine Tordon (students M – Z)

Shannon Howlett (Full IB Diploma students)

University Admissions

IMPORTANT NEXT STEPS

• Break and Snacks

• Information Booths• Huntsman Marine Trip • CAS • Extended Essays • Pamoja online IB courses • International Languages• TOK• Ashbury Summer School Programs 

• Grade Level Information Sessions Q/A• Start at 7:50 in various locations

IMPORTANT NEXT STEPS

GRADE COUNSELLORS LOCATION TIME

GRADE 9: Foundation Year

Kathleen Munro Collins

CLC 7:50 – 8:30

GRADE 10:Focus Year

Anjelien Slater Mital 7:50 – 8:30

GRADE 11:Specialization YearIB DP Year 1

Sarah Kehoe Shannon Howlett

Theatre 7:50 ‐ 8:30

GRADE 12:Graduation YearIB DP Year II

Christine TordonSarah Kehoe

Library 7:50 – 8:30

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Thank - You

1. Information Sessions

TAG discussion of course selection…………Mon., Jan. 29 to Fri., Feb. 2

Sr. School Parent Information Evening: Programs AS, SH, CT, KMC, SK….……………... Weds., Jan. 31, 7:00pm, Theatre

Grade 11 Student Course Selection Meeting (for grade 12)

AS, SK/CT, SH.…………………….........Thurs., Feb. 1, 9:35 am, Theatre

Information Session for Grade 8 Ashbury Students (for grade 9) KMC……………...……………………Fri., Feb. 9, 8:15 am Mital Classroom

Grade 10 Student Course Selection Meeting (for grade 11)

SK, SH …...………………………..................Tues., Feb. 6, 9:35 am Theatre

Grade 9 Student Course Selection Meeting (for grade 10) AS...............................................Fri., Feb.9, 9:35 am, Theatre

2. Online Course Selection and Academic Interviews Begin: January 31

Selections will be reviewed by Student Services Academic Advisors: o Grade 9: Mrs. Kathleen Munro Collins o Grade 10: Ms. Anjelien Slater o Grade 11/12: Mrs. Christine Tordon and Ms. Sarah Kehoe o Grade 11/12 IB Diploma: Ms. Shannon Howlett

Students entering grade 12: choices will be verified (by appointment) with

Mrs. Tordon and Ms. Kehoe starting in March 2018.

Students who would like to make an appointment with their Academic Advisors to review selections are welcome to do so.

3. Online Course Selection Deadline: Friday, February 23, 2018, 4:00

The online system will be locked on Friday, February 23 at 4:00 pm and paper worksheets are to be returned to teacher advisors by the same date.

Note: Instructions for NetClassroom are found on the Student Services EDSBY page. Any questions regarding the selection process may be directed to Mrs. Munro Collins.

2018 Course Selection Calendar of Events

Department Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

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ENG1DE Gr 9 English ENG2DE Gr 10 English lB Language and Literature lB Language and Literature

ESLCO Level 3 ESL ESLDO Level 4 ESL ENG3UB Gr 11 English! ENG4UB Gr 12 English!

lB Literature lB Literature

ESLEO ESL Level S EWC4I.J The Writers Craft

Mathematics MPM1D 6r9 Math MPM2D Gr 10 Math MCF3M Functions MHF4LJ Advanced Funtions

MPM1DE Gr 9 Enriched Math MCR3UB Gr 10 Math Pre-IB MCR3U Functions MCV4U Calculus and Vectors

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MPM1DFF Gr9 Enriched Math- French MHF4UB Advanced Functions lB SL MDM4U Data Management

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MHF4UH Advanced Functions lB HL MDM4UB lB Math Studies

MCV4UB

Calculus and Vectors lB SL

-1 MCV4UH Calculus and Vectors lB HL

L__MDM4UH Data_Management_lB_HL

Science SNC1D Gr 9 Science SNC2D Gr 10 Science 58131.) Gr 11 Biology SBI4U Gr 12 Biology

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SNC2DB Gr 10 Science Pre-IB SBI3IJB Gr 11 Biology lB 5814U6 Gr 12 Biology lB SL

SBI4IJH Gr 12 Biology lB HL

SCH3U Gr 11 Chemistry SCH4U Gr 12 Chemistry

SCFI3UB Gr 11 Chemistry lB SCH4UB Gr 12 Chemistry lB SL

SCH4UH Gr l2ChemistrylB HL+SCH9IB

SPH3U Gr 11 Physics SPH4U Gr 12 Physics

SPH3UB Gr liPhysics lB SPH4U Gr 12 Physics lB SL

SPH4U Gr 12 Physics lB HI + SPH9IB

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CGR4MB Environmental Systems lB

Social Studies CGC1D Gr 9 Geography CHC2D Canadian History CHA3U American History CHY4LJ World History

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.±tv - c°CGW4U World Issues

CHD2DB Canadian History Pre-lB CGW4UF World Issues - French

CHC2DBF Canadian History Pre-IB -French CHY4IJB lB History - Part 1 IDC4UB lB History - Part 2

CHV2O Civics CPW4UB lB Global Politics - Part 1 CLN4IJB lB Global Politics - Part 2. — — .

- CHV2OF — Civics - French HZT4UB lB Theory of Knowledge HZT4U Philosophy

HZB3MBF Philosophy - French HSB4U SociologyHSB4UF Sociology - French

Modern F5F1D Gr 9 Core French FSF2D Gr 10 Core French FSF3U Gr 11 Core French FSF4U Gr 12 Core French

Languages FEF1D Gr 9 Extended French FEF2D Gr 10 Extended French FEF3U Gr 11 Extended French FEF4IJ Gr 12 Extended French

FIF1D Gr 9 Immersion French FIF2D Gr 10 Immersion French FIF3U Gr 11 Immersion French FIF4U Gr 12 Immersion French

FSF1O Gr 9 Beginner French FSF2O Gr 10 Beginner French FSF1OB Ab initio French lB Part 1 FSF2OB Ab initio French lB Part 2

F5F3UB Gr 11 Core French lB FSF4IJB Gr 12 Core French lB

FEF3UB Gr 11 Extended French lB FEF4UB Gr 12 Extended French lB

FIF3UB Gr 11 Immersion French lB FIF4UB Gr 12 Immersion French lB

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WSBD Beginner Spanish LWSCU Gr 11 Spanish SDU Gr 12 Spanish

LWSBDB Ab intlo Spanish lB Part 1 LWSCUB Ab intio Spanish lB Part 2

LWSCUB Gr 11 Spanish lB LWSDUB Gr 12 Spanish IS

LKMBD Beginner Mandarin IKMBD Beginner Mandarin

TheArts AVI1O Gr9Art AVI2O GrlOArt AVI3M GrilArt AVI4M Grl2Art+AVI9IB

ADA1O Gr9Drama ADA2O GriODrama ADA3M GrllDrama ADA4M Grl2Drama

AMU1O Gr 9 Beginner Music AMU2O Gr 10 Music AMU3M Gr 11 Music AMU4M Gr 12 Music

AMIJ1OE Gr 9 Experienced Music AVI3MB Gr 11 Art lB AVI4MB Gr 12 Art lB + AVI9IB

ADA3MB Gr 11 Drama lB ADA4MB Gr 12 Drama lB

AMU3MB Gr 11 Music lB AMU4MB Gr 12 Music lB

Physical and PPL1OF Gr 9 Phys Ed - Girls PPL2OF Gr 10 Phys Ed - Girls PPL3OC Gr 11 Phys Ed - Coed PSI(4U Gr 12 Kinesiology

Health Ed. PPL1OM Gr 9 Phys Ed - Boys PPL2OM Gr 10 Phys Ed - Boys PPL4OC Gr 12 Phys Ed - Coed

Business & BBI2O Gr 10 Intro to Business BBI2O Gr 10 Intro to Business BOH4M Gr 12 Business Leadership BOH4M Gr 12 Business Leadership

Technology BAF3M Gr 11 Accounting BAF3M Gr 11 Accounting

CIE3M Gr 11 Economics CIA4U Gr 12 Economics

CIE3MB Gr 11 Economics lB CIA4UB Gr 12 Economics lB

ICS2O Gr 10 Computer Studies ICS2O Gr 10 Computer Studies ICS3U Gr 11 Computer Science ICS4U Gr 12 Computer Science

ICS3UB Gr 11 Computer Science lB ICS4IJB Gr 12 Computer Science lB

TGJ2O Gr 10 Comm Tech T6i20 Gr 10 Comm Tech TGJ3M Gr 11 Comm Tech

TDJ3M Gr 11_Design_Technology

Guidance and 61510 Learning Strategies 1 GLC2O Careers

Career Studies GLC2OF Careers - French

Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements International Baccalaureate Diploma Requirements

TB Diploma Subjects Available at Ashbury

Group 1: Studies in language and literature

Group 2: Language acquisition

Group 3: Individuals and societiesGroup 4: Sciences

18 Compulsoiy Credits (see below) + 12 Elective credits = 30 credits

English 4Mathematics 3ScienceArt or Music or DramaCanadian GeographyCanadian 1-listoryCivics 0.5Carrer Studies 0.5French Second Language II-Iealth and Phys. Education3 additional credits, I from each group below 3

Group 1: 1 additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native language, ora classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian andworld studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative education:

Group 2: 1 additional credit in Frrnch as a second language, health and physical education, orthe arts, or business studies, or cooperative education;

Group 3: 1 additional credit in French as a second language, science (Grade 11 or 12), ortechnological education, or computer studies, or cooperative education

Note: a maximum of 2 credits in French as a second language may count as additionalcompulsory credits, I credit from Group I and I credit from either Group 2 or Group 3.

V 40 hours community serviceV Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

Group 5: Mathematics

Group 6: ‘Ihe Arts (or electives)

English A, Literature; French A, Language andLiterature, or a student’s First Language A, LiteratureBeginner, Core, Extended, Immersion FrenchBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced SpanishHistory, Global Politics, EconomicsBiology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Systems,Computer ScienceMathematical Studies SL, Mathematics SL, Mathematics

Diploma candidates must also fulfil all the requirements for:Theory of Knowledge

• Extended Essay

1-ILVisual Arts, Theatre; Music, or any other lB course

• Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS).

lB Bilingual Diploma

:\ Bilingual lB Diploma will be awarded to a successful candidate who fulfills one or both of the followingcritena:

Completion of tsvo languages selected from group I with the award of a grade 3 or higher in both2. Completion of one of the subjects from group 3 or group 4 in a language that is not the same as

the candidate’s group I language. The candidate must attain a grade 3 or higher in both thegroup I language and the subject from group 3 or 4.

Ashbury Diploma Requirements

In addition to the OSSD requirements:1. 1 credit in Art or Music or Drama2. 1 credit in French or in an international language3. 1 credit in Physical Education4. 1 credit with a global perspective at the grade 11 or 12 level5, All English courses must be taken at Ashbury College6. 9 terms of co-curncular involvement (at least one co-curncular

activity is different from the others)7. 20 additional hours of community service8. No more than 3 senior credits from another institution.

Ashbury Bilingual Diploma

In addition to the OSSD requirements:

1. Completion of the Ashbury Diploma2. 4 credits in Extended or Immersion French3. 4 additional credits in courses where the language of instruction is Frenrh