INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE STUDENT PRESENTATION

What in the World?

• IB stands for International Baccalaureate• IB is a 2-year college preparatory program recognized by

public, private, and prestigious universities around the globe

• IB has international standards and practices that all authorized schools must follow

• IB is a way for students to explore creative skills, get active, and serve their communities through meaningful volunteer work

• IB strongly encourages individual thought brought about through an international education

• IB is global

Differences Between IB and AP

IB•Students are assessed multiple times in all courses, both internally and externally•For a diploma, a student must take a full load of IB courses (at least 6) over two years•IB students can also take AP courses or AP Exams if they wish•IB is scored on a 1-7 scale•Recognized internationally

AP•One final examination will determine if the student receives credit•There is no limit to how many or how few courses a student can take•AP students may NOT take IB courses or IB Exams•AP is scored on a 1-5 scale•Beginning to be recognized internationally

The IB Diploma Programme Circle

Courtesy of ibo.org

Current IB Course OfferingsGroup 1

HL EnglishGroup 2

SL/HL SpanishSL/HL GermanSL/HL FrenchSL/HL Latin

SL Mandarin Chinese

Group 3HL History of the Americas

HL History of EuropeSL Psychology

SL/HL Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS)SL Economics

Group 4SL/HL Biology

SL/HL ChemistrySL /HL Physics

SL/HL Computer Science

Group 5SL Mathematics

SL Mathematical StudiesHL Mathematics

Group 6SL/HL Visual Arts

SL/HL Music

MYTH BUSTERS

Myth #1:“IB kids have

no (social) life”

Wrong…

Myth #2:“IB is only for the

super smart & brainiacs.”

Not even close…

IB kids are just like other students.

The IB Diploma Programmes at Stony Point and Westwood include a diverse

group of students.

Myth #3: “IB ruins your GPA and lowers your class rank”

IB students who are motivated, disciplined, and rise to the

challenge, can get in the top 10% or top 10 in their class.

IB courses are weighted, just like AP courses.

Myth #4:“IB is AP on steroids”

IB and AP are very different.

IB is more about the “why,” while AP is more about the “what.”

Myth #5:“IB isn’t recognized by ALL colleges, so it isn’t

worth it.”

Each college and university is different, and college credit will vary based on your scores and

their policies.

Research the colleges and universities you are planning on

attending.

For more information…STONY POINT HSMs. Stephanie McKee, IB Coordinatorstephanie_mckee@roundrockisd.org(512)428-7026

WESTWOOD HSMs. Stephanie Childress, IB CoordinatorStephanie_childress@roundrockisd.org(512)464-4087

QUESTIONS?