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Diploma Program San Jose High School IB School Since 1986

The unique benefits of the DP

“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.

Our 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”

The IB mission

AGENDA

•  Review the IB Diploma Requirements •  CAS

•  Registration and Test Fees •  Web Site Information

•  Question and Answers

Attributes of the Learner Profile

What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.

IB Diploma Groups Students study concurrently

!  three subjects at higher level are classes that happen in the junior and senior year (240 hours each).

!  three subjects at standard level can happen over the junior or senior year

!  (150 hours each).

!  all three parts of the core.

•  English A HL •  Spanish B; Portuguese B; English B SL or HL •  History of The Americas HL •  Biology; Physics; Chemistry HL •  Math HL; Math SL; Math Studies •  Economics SL; Design Tech; Music SL; Dance SL;

Visual Art •  Theory of Knowledge

A Typical IB Student Schedule

Extended Essay

The extended essay: !  4,000 words !  Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of

individual interest !  Students become familiar with the independent research and

writing skills expected at university !  October 8th 2013 final draft submitted to IB

Creativity, Action and Service

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

Theory of Knowledge

Theory of knowledge: !  Interdisciplinary !  Explores the nature of knowledge

across disciplines !  Encouraging an appreciation of

other cultural perspectives

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

. !  All 4,000 examiners are �quality checked� through a process of moderation.

!  The IB undertakes random inspections of schools during exams.

•  The diploma is graded over 45 points giving ample scope to differentiate student ability

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

•  Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points.

•  Diploma Programme assessment – principles and practice – available on www.ibo.org

How does an IB Education Prepare Students for

College ?

Students(in(IB(Classes(are…(•  Working(Collaboratively(•  Problem(solving,(Analyzing(Information(and(Using(Critical(

Thinking(Skills(•  Oral(Presentations(in(Native(Language(and(Second(

Language(•  Analytical(Writing(in(all(subject(areas(•  Global(awareness((•  Commitment,(Confidence,(SelfGDirected(learning(Increase(

College(Readiness((

An IB Classroom

•  English,(Oral(Commentaries(and((3(World(Lit(Papers((Completed(Junior(Year(

•  Second(Language,(Oral(Presentations(•  History,(Research(Paper,(2000(Words(•  Science,(Labs(over(the((2(years(of(IB(Science(and(the(G4(

Project(•  Math,(Portfolio(of(problems(or(a(research(project(•  Econ,(Portfolio(applying(current(economic(analysis(through(

writing(•  Art,(Art(Workbook(and(Art(Show(•  Design(Tech,(Project(and(Laboratory((

Multiple IB Assessments

University and IB Recognition

•  A high degree of alignment was found between DP standards in all subject areas and the Knowledge and Skills for University Success (KSUS).

•  There was complete alignment in several subject areas, and many individual IB standards were more advanced than those required for success in entry-level college courses.

Why Complete your IB Courses?

•  In a sample of DP students from US high schools, 71% enrolled in full-time post-secondary institutions

(the US average is 56%). •  Of those students, the four-year and six-year graduation

rates (64% and 81% respectively) •  were higher than the national averages (36% and 57%

respectively).

IB Diploma Students Success in College

The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to gain recognition for the IB diploma:

•  Direct online access for university admissions officers and government officials to syllabuses and recent examination papers

•  A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org •  Recognition by over 2,000 universities •  Some universities offer scholarships and advanced

placement for IB students .

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

•  Visit the IBO.Org •  Private Universities Determine their own policy •  UC System will give college credit for HL courses that

earn a 5 or higher. 3 college semester credits per HL •  UC will also give 30 college semester credits for

students who score 30 or higher on their IB exams •  CSU will give college credit for HL courses that earn a 4

or higher on their IB exams. •  Students can earn 6 semester credits per HL course

College Credit

IB Test Fees

IB TEST FEES

IB Registration Fee $155 + Additional Exam Fees 1 Exam $108 2 Exams $216 3 Exams $324 4 Exams $432 5 Exams $540 6 Exams $648

•  SJHS does not want to discourage students not to test due to financial reasons

•  Scholarships are available however, funds are limited

•  Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch have a reduced rate

•  Last year it was $10.00 an exam •  State has not disclosed the rate but

there are funds available •  Payment arrangements can be made

for all families •  Students who register by November

1 are responsible to complete the assessments and pay for the exams

•  SJSU Tuition $2700.00 A Semester •  UC Tuition $4500.00 A Quarter •  Santa Clara $40,572 A Year

Consider how much you can save by taking and passing the IB Exams?

Current College Fees

•  IB Test Registration is due on October 7th or tonight •  IB Test Fees are due November 1st 2013 •  Notification declaring the payment arrangements or

schedule •  All Registrations must be completed by or before

November 8, 2013

Fees and Registration

Questions or Concerns

•  Please return the White Registration packet by •  October 7, 2013 or This evening •  The other packet contains Senior Calendar of events for

college information, application, financial aide etc. •  Internal assessment due dates •  CAS information •  Please visit the School Web page for additional

information under IB Resources.

Go Bulldogs!

You will receive 2 packets today.

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