International Baccalaureate Programme (IB): MYP and DPat Turner Fenton Secondary School

What is an IB Education?

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The IB Learner ProfileInquirers • curiosity • independence in learning • love of learning

Knowledgeable • concepts, ideas and issues • in-depth understanding

Thinkers • apply skills critically • reasoned, ethical decisions

Communicators • two languages • confidence and collaboration

Principled • integrity, honesty, fairness, and justice

Open-minded • open to other’s perspectives, values and traditions

Caring • empathy, compassion and respect • service

Risk-takers • courage to explore new ideas, roles and strategies

Balanced • intellectual, physical and emotional balance

Reflective • thoughtful consideration about their own learning

Difference between AP and IBAP

• Opportunity for advanced placement in university

• Taken on a course-by-course basis

• Mark is based solely on an end of term AP exam

IB

• Opportunity for advanced placement in university

• Offers a complete program and diploma

• Marks determined by both internal assessments and final IB exams

Grades 11 & 12: Diploma Programme (DP)

Grades 9 & 10: Middle Years Programme (MYP)

IB at Turner Fenton

WHY IB?

• IB Community/Culture

• Well rounded learners

• 21st Century skills

• Internationally

recognized credential

• Success at university

Student Voices

Diploma Programme (DP) Model• 6 Core Subjects

• Extended Essay

• ToK

• Approaches to Learning

• CAS

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• 3 Standard Level (SL) courses • 2 semesters over 1 or 2 years• 2 exams written in grade 11• 1 exam written in grade 12

• 3 Higher Level (HL) courses• 3 semesters over 2 years• 3 exams written in grade 12

• TOK• 1 semester course in grade 12

Diploma Program Course Options

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Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

• English Literature

• Language & Literature

• French • Business & Management• Economics• History• Information Technology

in a Global Society

Group 4 Group 5 Group 6

• Biology• Chemistry• Physics

• Mathematics• Mathematical

Studies

• Visual Arts

Middle Years Programme (MYP) Grades 9 and 10

• 8 Core Subjects

• Approaches to Learning

• Conceptual education

• Personal Project

Grade 9EnglishFrench

GeographyGrade 9 Math

Grade 10 MathScience

HPEArt Option

MYP Course Options

Grade 10EnglishFrench

History (gr. 10)Grade 11 Math

ScienceCivics/Careers

Option 1Option 2

• Teachers assess according to criteria set for each subject discipline by the IB Assessment Centre

Assessment

Ideal IB Candidate Profile:• Maintains a successful academic record

• Participates in many aspects of school life

• Has good time management skills

• Has a positive attitude toward learning

• Works well with others

• Is willing to take initiative

Programme Fees

The IB Diploma Programme at Turner Fenton requires fees for all four years of the program:

Grade 9 $200

Grade 10 $200

Grade 11 $1250

Grade 12 $1250

Middle Years ProgrammeApplication

Processfor September

2016

Application Criteria

• Live in Peel north of the 401 and south of Bovaird Drive/Castlemore Road

• Currently a grade 8 student

NB. Bussing is not provided

01 January 2012

For Students that are currently in a Peel District School Board

Elementary School

1. Go to the PDSB Regional Program Application site for Turner Fenton IB

2. Create an Applicant ID and password

3. Fill in all of the fields with the application information

4. Complete the written response section of the application

5. Submit your completed application by November 20th

6. $40.00 application fee

Parts of the Application

• Basic Info

• Grade 7 Final Report Card – this will be uploaded from Peel Board

• On-Line Written Response

For Students that are not currently in a Peel District School Board

Elementary School

01 January 2012

1. Go to the PDSB Regional Program Application site for Turner Fenton IB: -Create an Applicant ID and password

2. Fill in all of the fields with the application information

3. Bring the following document to the South Hall Office at Turner Fenton S.S ( by November 20th at 3 pm)

• An original copy of the grade 7 final (June) report card

• No other documentation will be accepted

5. Complete the question response section of the on-line application

6. Pay the $40.00 application fee

7. Ensure your application is complete by the deadline: November 20th

Selection Process

1. Applications are reviewed and scored based on:• Grade 7 Report Card

• Written Response

2. Applicants who make it past the application process will be entered into a lottery for a spot in the program

Offers of Acceptance

• Offers will be emailed to successful applicants Feb. 8th

• Offers must be accepted by no later than Feb. 12th

• Second round of offers will be made on Feb. 16th

• Once students make program decisions, they cannot change their minds and accept spots in different regional programs.

 

Accepting an offer• To accept an offer, you will need to reply by the

deadline. You will need to reply to the offer email you receive.

• When you confirm program participation, you will be asked to pay your program fees ($200), directions will be provided.

• Students will only be officially admitted into the program once program fees are received.  

• Fees will be paid for online using a third-party service provider.

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