ib diploma program course selection

IB Diploma Program

Course Selection

All North Hills Students are IB students.

• IB Continuum School

• PYP (K-5) Exhibition• MYP (6-10) Personal Project• 11-12 Extended Essay

CASTheory of Knowledge

All North Hills Students have the option to pursue

the IB Diploma

Must fulfill IB Diploma Requirements:

• CAS, TOK, EE• 6 IBDP Courses (3 HL, 3 SL)

What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma?

Pre-university diploma in addition to NHP Diploma

Utilizes international standards Based on an integrated curriculum 0.5% of Texas students take IB exams+

+Source TEA Report on AP & IB Exam results, 2009-2010

The IB Diploma Is NOT a replacement for the North Hills

Diploma. Grades in NHP IB classes are not based

upon grades on IB exams (though NHP grades should corollate with student preparedness for IB exams).

It is possible to get the NHP Diploma but not the IB Diploma (and vice-versa).

North Hills IB Diplomas 2005-2011 NHP IB Diploma pass rate—93% Class of 2011 NHP IB Diploma pass rate—95% Worldwide IB Diploma pass rate—79%* Texas IB Diploma pass rate—67%* 2005-2011—36% of NHP graduates have received

the IB Diploma Class of 2011—43% of senior class received the IB

Diploma NHP 2011-2012—40 senior Diploma Candidates

and 58 junior Anticipated Candidates

*Source—January 2010 IB Fact Sheet: Texas

North Hills students take bothAP and IB courses.

Courses such as AP World History can be taken in 10th grade.

IB Diploma courses begin in 11th grade, with the IB exam being taken in May of the 12th grade year.

AP courses often integrated with IB courses during the 11th grade year, with students taking the AP exam in May of the 11th grade year.

AP Compared to IB

Both AP & IB

Offer courses widely accepted for college credit.

Provide educational rigor and quality that helps prepare students for college.

Are assessed externally, AP by the College Board and ETS, IB by the International Baccalaureate Organization.(AP fees ~$90 per exam, IB fees ~$125 per exam)

IB differs from AP

Theory of Knowledge provides connections. Extended Essay requires independent research. CAS ensures well-roundedness. Assessments reflect those typically used in

colleges to a greater degree than AP assessments

IB provides a whole, integrated curriculum.

IB Diploma

Requirements

IB CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

IB Diploma Requirements Complete Central Elements (TOK, CAS, EE) Take Three Higher Level and Three Standard Level

Courses One Course (HL or SL) From Each Subject Group Each course two years in length, except in some cases

students can choose to take one SL course in a single year.At North Hills the first year of IB courses are often integrated with AP courses.

Scheduling for the

IB Diploma Program

Course HL/SL

Group 1 IB English HL2 HL

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A

Other

Course HL/SL

Group 1 IB English HL1 (AP English Lang) HL

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6


Other

Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior)

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeLanguage Arts-8 English I English II IB English HL1 (AP Eng. Lang) IB English HL2 (English IV)Note: English Standard Level (SL) is an option only if recommended by the IB English teacher and the student is strong in three other HL courses. A student taking English SL would complete the same coursework as English HL students, but would take a somewhat less rigorous IB exam.

GROUP 1 : Language A



GROUP 2: Language B

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeFRENCH

French I French II French IIIIB French HL1 (IB French IV) IB French HL2

IB French SL 1 (IB French IV) IB French SL2

N/A French I French II IB French SL1 (French III Honors*) IB French SL2

N/A N/A N/A IB French ab initio 1 (French I) IB French ab initio 2(French II or French III)

SPANISH

Spanish I Spanish II Spanish IIIIB Spanish HL1 (IB Span IV) IB Spanish HL2

IB Spanish SL1 (IB Spanish IV) IB Spanish SL2

N/A Spanish I Spanish II IB Spanish SL1(Spanish III) IB Spanish SL2

N/A N/A N/A IB Spanish ab inito 1 (Spanish I)

IB Spanish ab initio 2(Spanish II or Spanish III)

Course HL/SL


Group 2 IB French SL2 SL

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6


Other

Course HL/SL


Group 2 IB French SL1 (IB French IV) SL

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6


Other



GROUP 2: Language B8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

FRENCH

French I French II French IIIIB French HL1 (IB French IV) IB French HL2

IB French SL 1 (IB French IV) IB French SL2

N/A French I French II IB French SL1 (French III Honors*) IB French SL2

N/A N/A N/A IB French ab initio 1 (French I) IB French ab initio 2(French II or French III)

Course HL/SL



Group 3 IB History HL2 HL

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6


Other

Course HL/SL



Group 3 IB History HL1 (AP US History) HL

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6


Other



GROUP 3: Individuals and Societies8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

HISTORY

US History 8 Global Studies

AP World HistoryIB History HL1: Americas

(AP US History)

IB History HL2:20th Century World Topics &

History of AmericasWorld History

AP World History IB History SL1: AP US History IB History SL: 20th Century World TopicsWorld History IB History SL1: US History

Note: Although IB History Standard Level is an option, it is not recommended due to state of Texas graduation requirements. From 2005-2011, almost all North Hills IB Diploma candidates have taken History at Higher Level, with an extremely high rate of success overall (99% scoring 4 or higher on IB exam).

PSYCHOLOGYN/A N/A N/A IB Psychology SL1

(AP Psychology)IB Psychology SL2

Note: Because of state of Texas graduation requirements, it is not recommended that IB Psychology be taken in place of IB History. Instead it is taken as a Group 6 elective.


GROUP 4: Experimental Sciences

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeCORE SCIENCE CURRICULUM

Science 8 Biology I Chemistry I Physics I N/ANote: All North Hills Preparatory students must take the core science curriculum shown above, in addition to any IB Diploma experimental science coursework they undergo.

BIOLOGY

CoreIB Biology HL1 (AP Biology)

&Core Physics I

IB Biology HL2

Note: Students taking IB Biology must take the core Physics requirement as well their junior year. This will fill the eighth period.Note: Students wishing to sit for the IB Biology SL exam would undergo the same coursework the junior and senior year as those sitting for the HL exam, but the exam itself is somewhat less rigorous.

CHEMISTRY

Core

IB Chemistry HL1 (AP Chemistry)

&Core Physics I

IB Chemistry HL2

Note: Students taking IB Chemistry must take the core Physics requirement as well their junior year. This will fill the eighth period.Note: Students wishing to sit for the IB Chemistry SL exam would undergo the same coursework the junior and senior year as those sitting for the HL exam, but the exam itself is somewhat less rigorous.

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMSCore Core Physics I IB Environmental Systems SL

Note: IB Environmental Systems is one of the few IB Diploma courses offered at North Hills where preparatory coursework is not required during the junior year. This enables students to take the core Physics requirement the junior year, leaving the eighth period free for a study hall or an elective course.

PHYSICS

Core IB Physics SL1 (Physics I) IB Physics SL2

Course HL/SL




Group 4 IB Biology HL2 HL

Group 5

Group 6


Other

Course HL/SL




Group 4 IB Biology HL1 (AP Biology) HL

Group 5

Group 6


Other Physics I



GROUP 4: Experimental Sciences8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

CORE SCIENCE CURRICULUMScience 8 Biology I Chemistry I Physics I N/A

Note: All North Hills Preparatory students must take the core science curriculum shown above, in addition to any IB Diploma experimental science coursework they undergo.BIOLOGY

CoreIB Biology HL1 (AP Biology)

&Core Physics I

IB Biology HL2

Note: Students taking IB Biology must take the core Physics requirement as well their junior year. This will fill the eighth period.Note: Students wishing to sit for the IB Biology SL exam would undergo the same coursework the junior and senior year as those sitting for the HL exam, but the exam itself is somewhat less rigorous.


GROUP 5: Mathematics

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeMATHEMATICAL STUDIES

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II

IB Math Studies SL1 (AP Statistics)

IB Math Studies SL2IB Math Studies SL1

(Pre-Calculus)

IB Math Studies SL2 (requires IB Coord Approval) AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus

Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry & Algebra IItaken concurrently

IB Math Studies SL1 (AP Statistics)

IB Math Studies SL2IB Math Studies SL1

(Pre-Calculus)

IB Math Studies SL2(requires IB Coord Approval) AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus

Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry IB Math Studies SL1(Algebra II*) IB Math Studies SL2

Note: Though, like all IB courses, IB Mathematical Studies is rigorous, it is the least challenging of the IB mathematics courses. IB Mathematical Studies SL is for students who may not choose to pursue a career in mathematics or the experimental sciences. Its course of study emphasizes the application of mathematics in everyday situations. Mathematical concepts examined include probability and statistics, families of functions, sets and logic, geometry and trigonometry, introductory differential calculus, and financial mathematics.

*Algebra II is the minimum pre-requisite for IB Math Studies SL. Students who have taken AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus will be best prepared for IB Math Studies, but students who have taken only Algebra II can be successful in Math Studies SL2 if they are diligent. With IB Coordinator approval, students who have taken Algebra II can take IB Math Studies SL2 during the junior year.

MATHEMATICS SL

Geometry Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus IB Math SL1(AP Calculus AB)

IB Mathematics SL2Algebra I Geometry Algebra II IB Math SL1

(Pre-Calculus)

Note: IB Mathematics SL is designed for students with a sound and advanced math background. IB Mathematics SL prepares students for a university course of study that requires a solid foundation in mathematics. Examples of courses requiring such a background include experimental sciences such as chemistry, social sciences such as economics and psychology, and courses in finance and business administration. Mathematical concepts explored include functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, matrices, vectors, statistics and probability, and differential and integral calculus. These topics are similar to those in Math Studies SL, but are explored with much greater depth and rigor in Math SL.

MATHEMATICS HL

Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus

IB Math HL1 (AP Calculus BC)

IB Mathematics HL2IB Math HL1

(AP Calculus AB)

Note: IB Mathematics HL is the most rigorous mathematics course offered at North Hills, and should only be pursued by those with an extremely sound mathematical foundation and great facility for and interest in the subject of mathematics. This course prepares students for a university course of study that requires a solid foundation in mathematics, and often IB Math HL students specialize in mathematics at the university level, either as their major or as a component of areas of study such as physics, engineering, or technology. Mathematical concepts explored include functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, matrices, vectors, statistics and probability, and differential and integral calculus. These topics are similar to those in Math SL, but are explored with greater depth and rigor. In addition, students delve further into the topic of differential series and equations for the Math HL option syllabus requirement.

Course HL/SL





Group 5 IB Mathematics SL2 SL

Group 6


Other

Course HL/SL





Group 5 IB Math SL1 (Pre-Calculus) SL

Group 6


Other Physics I



GROUP 5: MathematicsMATHEMATICS SL

Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus IB Math SL1(AP Calculus AB)

IB Mathematics SL2Geometry Algebra II IB Math SL1

(Pre-Calculus)

Note: IB Mathematics SL is designed for students with a sound and advanced math background. IB Mathematics SL prepares students for a university course of study that requires a solid foundation in mathematics. Examples of courses requiring such a background include experimental sciences such as chemistry, social sciences such as economics and psychology, and courses in finance and business administration. Mathematical concepts explored include functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, matrices, vectors, statistics and probability, and differential and integral calculus. These topics are similar to those in Math Studies SL, but are explored with much greater depth and rigor in Math SL.

Course HL/SL






Group 6 IB Theatre Arts SL2 (Theatre III) SL


Other

Course HL/SL






Group 6 IB Theatre Arts SL1 (Theatre III) SL


Other Physics I



GROUP 6: Fine Arts and Electives8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

THEATRE ARTSN/A Theatre Arts I Theatre Arts II IB Theatre Arts HL1 IB Theatre Arts HL2N/A N/A Theatre Arts I IB Theatre Arts SL1

(Theatre Arts II)IB Theatre Arts SL2

VISUAL ARTS

N/A Art I Art II IB Art HL1(Art III) IB Visual Art HL2

N/A N/A Art I IB Visual Arts SL1(Art II) IB Visual Art SL2

Other Scheduling Options

Course HL/SL






Group 6 IB Psychology SL2 SL


Other

Course HL/SL






Group 6 IB Psychology SL1 (AP Psych) SL


Other Physics I


Course HL/SL






Group 6 IB Physics SL2 SL


Other Study Hall

Course HL/SL






Group 6 IB Physics SL1 (Physics 1) SL


Other Study Hall


Course HL/SL




Group 4 IB Environmental Systems SL SL


Group 6 IB Theatre HL2 HL


Other

Course HL/SL




Group 4 Study Hall


Group 6 IB Theatre HL1 (Theatre III) HL


Other Physics I


Course HL/SL






Group 6 IB Environmental Systems SL SL


Other Study Hall

Course HL/SL






Group 6 Study Hall


Other Physics I


For More Information

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IB Websitewww.ibo.org

North Hills Preparatory

IB DP Coordinator

Charles Rydercryder@ uplifteducation.org

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