South Hills High and International Baccalaureate

2018 - 2019

What is an IB Education?

Focused on the whole person

To develop people with adaptable skills to

tackle society’s complex challenges

To help people create a better and more peaceful world

What kind of student is a good candidate for IB?

● Motivated students interested in a rigorous course of study● Students with a strong commitment to learning● Students willing to develop skills of time management and organization

Similarities and Differences between IB and AP

IB courses are either one or two years of study, whereas all AP courses are one year of study

Potential college credit, scholarships and/or advanced

standing

The Diploma Programme is considered the most rigorous

program of study at SHHS

Differences in content and examsThe Diploma Programme is a cohesive and comprehensive

program

All IB teachers are required to receive professional

development from certified IB workshops

IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

International Mindedness

● International-mindedness is an attitude of openness to, and curiosity about, the world and different cultures

● Intercultural understanding involves recognizing and reflecting on one’s own perspective, as well as the perspectives of others Image Credit: Getty Images

IB Options at South Hills High

We offer three options within our IB programme (offered during junior and senior year)

1FULL IB DIPLOMA

● Study six subjects● The core which is made up

of theory of knowledge (TOK), the extended essay (EE), and creativity, activity, service (CAS)

2ASSOCIATES

● Study 3 - 4 subjects● TOK and CAS● Although the associates

certificate is not recognized by IB, it demonstrates to universities and colleges a student’s commitment to academic rigor.

3COURSES

● Course selections [taking courses a la carte like students do with AP]. It is recommended that students take HL classes for greater assurance of college credit.

The Diploma Programme= The core + 6 subject groupsThe 3 core elements are :

1. Theory of Knowledge (TOK)- students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to know

2. The Extended Essay (EE)- an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper

3. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)- experiential learning where students complete a wide variety of extracurricular, community service and athletic options

The 6 subject groups are:

● Group 1: Studies in Language and literature (English HL)● Group 2: Language acquisition (Spanish SL/HL & Chinese SL)● Group 3: Individuals and societies (Business Management SL & History HL)● Group 4: Sciences (Biology SL/HL & Sports, Exercise & Health SL)● Group 5: Mathematics (Math SL/Math Studies SL)● Group 6: The arts (Visual Arts HL)

○ One subject must be selected from each of the groups 1-5. The sixth subject may be selected from group 6 or from 1-5. ○ Choose 3 HL and 3 SL courses or 4 HL and 2 SL courses

Approaches to Teaching

Focused on effective teamwork and collaboration

Based on inquiryFocused on conceptual

understanding

Differentiated to meet the needs of all learners

Developed in local and global context

Informed by formative and summative

assessment

Approaches to Learning

Research Skills05 ● Information literacy● Media literacy

Self Management Skills04● Organization● Affective skills● Reflection

Communication Skills03 ● Communication

Social Skills02 ● Collaboration

Thinking Skills01● Critical thinking● Creative thinking● Transfer

The Associates Certificate = TOK, CAS + 3 or 4 subjects 2 core elements:

1. Theory of Knowledge (TOK)- students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to know

2. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)- experiential learning where students complete a wide variety of extracurricular, community service and athletic options

Choose 2 HL and 2 SL courses or 3 HL courses:

● Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature (English HL)● Group 2: Language Acquisition (Spanish HL/SL & Chinese SL)● Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Business Management SL & History HL)● Group 4: Sciences (Biology HL/SL & Sports, Exercise & Health SL)● Group 5: Mathematics (Math SL/Math Studies SL)● Group 6: The Arts (Visual Arts HL)

The Course Certificate = One or more IB courses

● Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature (English HL)● Group 2: Language Acquisition (Spanish HL/SL & Chinese SL)● Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Business Management SL & History HL)● Group 4: Sciences (Biology HL/SL & Sports, Exercise & Health SL)● Group 5: Mathematics (Math SL/Math Studies SL)● Group 6: The Arts (Visual Arts HL)● Theory of Knowledge (TOK)- students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we

claim to know

5-Year Evaluation Each IB World School is regularly evaluated to ensure that the standards and practices of

its IB programme(s) are being maintained

Standard A. Philosophy Standard B. Organization Standard C. Curriculum

The school's educational beliefs and values reflect the IB philosophy.

Standard B1. Leadership and structure: The school’s leadership and administrative structures ensure the implementation of the IB programme.

Standard C1. Collaborative planning: Collaborative planning and reflection supports the implementation of the IB programme

Standard B2. Resources and support: The school’s resources and support structures ensure the implementation of the IB programme.

Standard C2. Written curriculum: The school’s written curriculum reflects the IB philosophy.

Standard C3. Teaching and Learning: Teaching and learning reflects the IB philosophy

Standard C4. Assessment: Assessment at the school reflects the IB assessment philosophy

IB and University Recognition

● The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities, and evidence suggests that higher rates of DP students go on to university and higher education study than non-IB students.

● Annually, DP students request transcripts sent to over 3,300 institutions of higher education in nearly 90 countries. The most popular of these institutions are ranked among the top universities in the world.

California State University (Cal States)

Recognition for IB courses; Mainly credit for HL exam scores of 4 or higher (varies by campus)

Oregon State University

Individual credit for HL/SL exams.

University of California (UC’s)

8 Quarter Units for HL exam scores of 5 or higher; 30 Quarter Units of Credit for IB Diploma with 30 points

University of Colorado Credit for HL and SL scores of 4 and above

USC 6 semester units of elective credit for each score of 5, 6, or 7 on the IB HL exams, up to a maximum of four exams, or 20 semester units of elective credit to students who earn the IB Diploma with a score of 30 and above.

More Colleges IB has an international database of universities that recognize IB – www.ibo.org

Examples of IB University Recognition

Examples of ScholarshipsMississippi State IB diploma graduates are eligible to earn up to $2,500 per year (10,000 over 4 years)

depending on overall diploma score.

Missouri State IB diploma students eligible for Board of Governors Scholarship: $5,000 per year, with a total potential value over four years of $20,000.

Northern Arizona University

IB diploma graduates are eligible for $5,000 per academic year. Students must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA.

University of Tampa U.S. citizens are eligible for annual renewable merit scholarships of up to $15,000 with IB GPA's of 3.2 or higher and appropriate test scores. An additional $1,000 award is available for IB diploma recipients.

University of Tulsa Value: $3,000. Given to students based on earning an International Baccalaureate diploma. Awarded for eight semesters with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

IB diploma graduates with a diploma score of 40 or greater admitted to WPI are guaranteed a minimum scholarship of $20,000

Students MAY get selective admission, college credit, and scholarships, but they are

GUARANTEED to get the best preparation possible for college-level coursework

Assessment

● IB uses both internally and externally assessed components to assess student performance

External● Essays● Structured problems● Short-response questions● Data-response questions● Text-response questions● Case-study questions● multiple -choice questions

Internal● Oral work in languages● Laboratory work in the sciences● Investigations in mathematics● Research papers● Artistic performances● Artwork

Group 1: Language AStudies in Language and Literature HLPaper 1 (Comparative analysis) 25%Paper 2 (Essay) 25%Written tasks 20%IA Oral Commentary 15%IA Oral Presentation 15%

Group 2: Language BSpanish/Chinese HL/SL HL/SL (2020)Paper 1 (Receptive skills) 25% 25%Paper 2 (Written productive skills) 25% 50%Written Assignment 20%IA Oral 20% 25%IA Oral activity 10%

Group 3: Individuals and SocietiesHistory HLPaper 1 (Source-based paper) 20%Paper 2 (2 essays) 25%Paper 3 (3 essays) 35%Historical investigation 20%

Business and Management SLPaper 1 (Structured questions) 35%Paper 2 (Structured and extended 40% response questions)IA Written Commentary 25%

Group 4: SciencesBiology SL HLPaper 1 (MCQ) 20% 20%Paper 2 40% 36%Paper 3 20% 24%IA Investigation 20% 20%G4 Project

Sports, Exercise and HealthSL

Paper 1 (MCQ) 20%Paper 2 32%Paper 3 24%IA Investigations 24%G4 Project

Group 5: Mathematics SL/Studies SLPaper 1 (no calculator) 40%Paper 2 40%IA Mathematical 20%Exploration

Group 6: The ArtsVisual Arts HLComparative Study 20%Process Portfolio 40%IA Exhibition 40%

Assessment: The Full Diploma

Subject Groups

6 subjects x 7 points

Core

TOK, EE, CAS3 points

Maximum points: 45

Minimum points: 24

● Each subject is graded 1-7, with 7 being the highest grade

● TOK and the EE components are awarded individual grades and, collectively, can contribute up to 3 additional points towards the overall Diploma score

● CAS must be completed in order to pass the diploma

Assessment: Sample Results Grade Subject 6 MAY 2017 - ENGLISH A: Literature HL in ENGLISH 5 MAY 2017 - SPANISH B HL in SPANISH 5 MAY 2017 - HISTORY AMERICAS HL in ENGLISH 6 MAY 2016 - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SL in ENGLISH C MAY 2017 - BIOLOGY EE in ENGLISH 4 MAY 2017 - BIOLOGY HL in ENGLISH 4 MAY 2017 - MATHEMATICS SL in ENGLISH C MAY 2017 - THEORY KNOWL. TK in ENGLISHEE/TOK points: 1Total Points: 31Result: Diploma awardedAll CAS (Creativity-Activity-Service) requirements have been fully satisfied.

Candidate Assessment Fees

There are two candidate assessment fees:

1. The candidate registration fee2. The candidate subject fee

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a not-for-profit organization, which covers its main operational costs by charging fees to schools

Candidate Registration Fee● The candidate registration fee is paid once for each candidate taking one or more

examinations in a particular examination session. ● Registration Fee- $172.

○ Registration fee will be waived for all full diploma, associates and free/reduced lunch students

Candidate Subject Fees● The subject fee is paid for each assessed subject (groups 1–6) taken by an individual

candidate, regardless of the date that the subject is registered. ● Subject fee- $125

○ Students enrolled in the free/reduced lunch program will pay $15 per subject.

Perspective on Fees

Average Tuition for Private University:

$33,480/yr

Average Tuition for Public University:

$13,803/yr

Full Diploma Exam Fees: $750

($90 Free/Reduced)

Associates Exam Fees: $375-500($45-60 Free/Reduced)

IB Exam Registration Deadline

● Students will register and submit payment via www.totalregistration.net/IB/050704● Registration opens September 13-November 4

● Deadline to register & submit payment:

November 4, 2018

● To apply for free and reduced, vist c-vusd.org and click on the Meal Application link: https://c-vusd.rocketscanapps.com/default.aspx

Resources and Support● IB Coordinator-Marisol Marquez● EE Coordinators- Julie Starrett, Margaret Starrett & Marisol Marquez● CAS Coordinator- Barry Hepner● Exam and IA resources:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hFDMsMu2amxc90xoZDaMpTwkvGsvwLEQ?usp=sharing

● Teachers● Counselors● Administrators● Parents/guardians/IB Parent Association (IBPA)● Students/IB Club

IB Student Club Cabinet 2018-2019Representative: Liana Malentsyan

President: Marina Borboa

Vice President: Frenchie Grandmaison

Secretary: Kyle Castorena

Treasurer: Michelle Hii

Event Coordinator: Natasha Postritong

Contact InfoIB Coordinator

Marisol Marquez- mmarquez@c-vusd.org (room #152)

Counselors

Danielle Alexander (A-F)- dalexander@c-vusd.org

Alexis Mele (G-O) - amele@c-vusd.org

Shawna Hansen (P-Z)- shansen@c-vusd.org

Julie Starrett (Student Support Specialist/ Extended Essay Coordinator) - jstarrett@c-vusd.org