entering the international baccalaureate diploma programme
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Entering the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Beth Hughes
IB DP Coordinator
January 18th
Junior Registration
March 7th
Freshman Registration
March 26th
Sophomore Registration
In 2005, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill
111 that mandates Texas public colleges and
universities to grant 24 credit hours to students
receiving the IB diploma. To receive the IB
diploma, students must attain a total of 24 or
higher on six exams, taken and pass the Theory
of Knowledge class, completed the 150 CAS hours
and have submitted their Extended Essay.
Texas Senate Bill 111
•Environmental Systems
and Societies SL
Diploma Program Curriculum
Three subjects are studied at higher level. (HL)
Three subjects are studied at standard level. (SL)
Diploma Program Curriculum
All three parts of the core (center of icon) Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge & Creativity, Action, Service
are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Program.
What is Theory of Knowledge?
Those who are of average or above average ability (top 50%)
Those with a good work ethic/time management skills
Those with ability to work across the curriculum
Those who enjoy collaborative work practices
Those wanting to succeed at University, not just ‘get in’
Who should do the IB DP?
Each subject (Higher or Standard) is graded on a scale from 1 to 7, where: 7 = excellent
6 = very good
5 = good
4 = satisfactory
3 = mediocre
2 = poor
1 = very poor
The points are then added together, which gives a maximum of 42 for the six subjects.
IB Assessment Scale
Points are then available for Theory of
Knowledge and the Extended Essay.
Each is scored on 5 bands:A. Excellent
B. Good
C. Satisfactory
D. Mediocre
E. Elementary—(U.S.= “F” for failing)
These are then combined on a matrix, which
gives a maximum of 3 Core points that can be
added to the points for the subjects.
Core Points
T H E O R Y O F K N O W L E D G E
EX TENDED
ESSAY
A B C D E
A 3 3 2 2 1 + Fail
B 3 2 1 1 Fail
C 2 1 1 0 Fail
D 2 1 0 0 Fail
E 1 + Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail
The Core Matrix Points
A candidate who obtains an “E” in the EE or in ToK but
achieves 28 points or more is allowed to pass the Diploma. All
other candidates must receive 24 points for the diploma.
Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2
1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL
2Q World
Geography
Q World
HistoryIB HistoryUS credit
20th Century World
Topics:
Americas HL
3 Geometry Q Algebra 2 Q Pre-Cal IB Math SL
4 Chemistry Biology PhysicsIB Env. S & S
SL
5 German1 German 2 IB German 3 SL IB German 4 SL
6Art 1 (FA) Computer Science
Pre-AP 1IB Computer
Science SL
IB Computer
Science HL
7 Elective
Speech/Econ IB Research/
IB TOK
IB TOK /Exam
Prep
8 PE/PEOpen Open Open
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: Comm. App.- .5 Credit Fine Art 1.0 Credit PE 1 Credit (or Waiver)Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit Purple Identifies IB Course
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal ______________________Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan
4
X
4
Summer __________Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP
Explore the IB web: www.dentonisd.org/dhsIB
Make an appointment to have a 4-year plan created with Mrs. Hughes
Mark calendar for Monday, January 23rd for IB College Night at the Pat May Center in Bedford from 7-8 p.m.
Class of 2014 & 2013—Save the dates of May 10-12 for the IB Retreat in Sunset, TX ($60)
Ask questions!
What’s next?