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IB Information

Statement on CandidacyAlpharetta High School is a candidate school* for the Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Alpharetta High School believes is important for our students.

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

Steps to AuthorizationConsideration Phase (1+ year/s)

• Feasibility Study• Application for Candidacy (spring

2016)

Candidacy Phase (2+ years)• Year 1

• Consultation Visit• Program Design• Teacher Training• Authorization Application

For More Information:http://www.ibo.org/become-an-ib-school/how-to-become-an-ib-school/

Steps to AuthorizationCandidacy Phase (2+ years)

• Year 2• Verification Visit• Logistical Implementation• Additional Training

Authorized IB World School• Program Evaluation every 5 years• Continual teacher training

Steps to AuthorizationConsideration Phase (1+ year/s)

• Feasibility Study• Application for Candidacy (spring

2016)

Candidacy Phase (2+ years)• Year 1

• Consultation Visit• Program Design• Teacher Training• Authorization Application

For More Information:http://www.ibo.org/become-an-ib-school/how-to-become-an-ib-school/

894 US Diploma Schools

30 GA Diploma Schools

1572 DP schools in the Americas“Facts and Figures”, International Baccalaureate Organization, last modified January 5, 2017, accessed January 18, 2017, http://www.ibo.org/en/about-the-ib/facts-and-figures/.

3050 DP schools worldwide

IB Statistics

1 of 4Fulton County Schools

AP or IB

High rigor

College level coursework/ curriculum

Potential college credit

College recognitionof challenge

Classes stand alone

Externally assessed

Grading scale 1-5

3 is a “passing” score

Large selection of classes

Can pick and choose subjects to take by

preference

Interdisciplinary

Internally and externally assessed

Grading scale 1-7

4 is a “passing” score

Specific curriculum requirements across the disciplines

Develops whole student (CAS, EE, TOK)

Language and LiteratureSpanish

History of the AmericasChemistry

PhysicsMusic

Visual Arts

HL CoursesFrench

SpanishPhysics

MathematicsMusic

Visual ArtsDRA

FTDP Requirements

SL Courses

Required Core

Theory of KnowledgeExtended Essay

C.A.S.

Visual ArtsMusicChemistryPhysics

*additional options to come

Group 1 (Literature)Group 2 (Language

Acquisition)Group 3 (Social Studies)

Group 4 (Science)Group 5 (Mathematics)

Group 6* (Arts)Theory of Knowledge

Three Higher Level (HL)

Three Standard Level (SL)

DRA

FT

Required ContentOutside of Class

Extended EssayC.A.S.

DP Requirements

Group 6 “Electives”

CAS (Creativity, Action & Service)Approximately 140 documented hours of student interaction with the community

Extended Essay 3000-4000 word research paper on a topic of the students choice

Theory of Knowledge Discussion oriented class that ties all the IB subject matter together with questions and arguments about “what is knowledge”?

DP Core

Graded internally by the classroom teacher

Random samples sent worldwide to IB examiners for moderation of scores

Some OralSome WrittenSome Visual

Some ProductSome Lab

Internal Assessment

Timed, standardized IB exams given at AHS in May

All exams sent world-wide to IB Examiners for external grading

Scores communicated to school and students in July after the exams

External Assessment

IB Assessments

IB Learner Profile

Inquirer

Knowledgeable

Thinker

Communicator

Principled

Open-Minded

Caring

Risk-Taker

Balanced

Reflective

Motivated

Good Work Ethic

High Standards for themselves and their

works

Good Homework Ethic

Organizational Skills

Good Attitude

Communication Skills

Written Expression

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking Skills

Acceptance of Criticism

Characteristics of an IB Student

9th Grade Freshman YearHonors 9th gr. LiteratureHonors Science (Biology)World Language (continue)Accelerated Math PathwayAP American Government*PE/Health (fall semester)Elective (spring semester)

10th Grade, Sophomore YearHonors 10th gr. LiteratureHonors Science (Chemistry)World Language (continue)Accelerated Math PathwayAP World HistoryHealth/PE (fall semester)Economics* (spring semester)

Recommended Entry Coursework

*students taking American Government as a one semester, on-level course and/or Economics as an online course would have an extra elective slot

JUNIORS SENIORS

IB History of Americas HL HL IB 20th Century Topics HL

IB Lang/Lit HL Year 1 HL IB Lang/Lit HL Year 2

IB Physics HL Year 1 HL IB Physics HL Year 2

Pre-Cal Accelerated SL IB Mathematics SL

IB Spanish/French SL Year 1 SL IB Spanish/French Year 2

IB Cat 6 SL Year 1 SL IB Cat 6 SL Year 2

CAS/EE Theory of Knowledge CAS/EE

DRAFT

General IB Schedule

JUNIORS SENIORS

IB History of Americas HL IB 20th Century Topics HL

IB Lang/Lit HL Year 1 HL IB Lang/Lit HL Year 2

IB Cat 6 HL Year 1 HL IB Cat 6 HL Year 2

Pre-Cal Accelerated SL IB Mathematics SL

IB Physics SL Year 1 SL IB Physics SL Year 2

IB Spanish/French SL Year 1 SL IB Spanish/French SL Year 2

CAS/EE Theory of Knowledge CAS/EE

Humanities IB Schedule

DRAFT

JUNIORS SENIORS

IB History of Americas HL IB 20th Century Topics HL

IB Lang/Lit HL Year 1 HL IB Lang/Lit HL Year 2

IB Chemistry HL Year 1 HL IB Chemistry HL Year 1

Pre-Cal Accelerated SL IB Mathematics SL

IB Physics SL Year 1 SL IB Physics SL Year 2

IB Spanish/French SL Year 1 SL IB Spanish/French SL Year 2

CAS/EE Theory of Knowledge CAS/EE

Science IB Schedule

DRAFT

Scores of 4+ (IB scale is 1-7) can earn creditdepending on college/university

Colleges are looking at the following characteristics when they evaluate candidates for admission to their campus:

Rigor of coursework undertaken by the prospective candidate

SAT & ACT Test scores

GPA*

Class Rank

Application Essay

Work/School Activities

College Benefits

January 1, 2012

The 2011 study of IB students’ experiences after high school found that IB students graduated from college at higher rates, with 81% of IB students graduating within 6 years of enrolling full-time at a 4-year institution, compared to the national average of 57%.

College Benefits

University or College IB Students Acceptance Rate

Total Population Acceptance Rate

IB Students vs Total Population

University of Florida 82% 42% +40%Georgia Institute of

Technology 81% 59% +22%

Brown University 18% 9% +9%Stanford University 15% 7% +8%Columbia University 13% 9% +4%

University of California -Berkeley 58% 26% +32%

Harvard University 10% 7% +3%Davidson 64% 34% +30%

Emory University 78% 42% +36%University of Miami 72% 30% +42%

Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International InsightStrictly copyright © IGI Services 2011 January 1, 2012

College Benefits

University or College IB Students Acceptance Rate

Total Population Acceptance Rate

IB Students vs Total Population

Cornell University 31% 18% +13%

Duke University 28% 16% +12%

University of Pennsylvania 24% 14% +10%

Yale University 18% 7% +11%

University of Georgia 95% 65% +30%

Boston University 70% 58% +12%University of California - Los

Angeles 48% 23% +25%

University of Virginia 64% 32% +32%

UNC Chapel Hill 63% 32% +31%

Princeton University 16% 8% +8%

January 1, 2012

Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International InsightStrictly copyright © IGI Services 2011

College Benefits

The average acceptance rate of IB students into university/college is 22% higher than the average acceptance rate of the total population.

The acceptance rate of IB students into Ivy League institutions (Princeton, Yale, Brown, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania) is between 3% and 13% highercompared to the total population acceptance rate.

January 1, 2012

Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International InsightStrictly copyright © IGI Services 2011

College Benefits

• Key word: “Balance”• Course Expectations and Workload

• Including Total Schedule Impact

• Extracurricular (School) Activities• Sports, Clubs/Organizations

• Family/Social Considerations• Work? Friends? Downtime?

• Church and Community Obligations• Volunteerism and other involvements?

Planning with your STudent

• Do a Self Evaluation/High School Plan– Take an honest look at your work habits, goals, plans, activities,

available time– Talk with counselors and teachers to see what they think about your level

of preparedness

• Talk with other students who are currently in Accel/Honors/AP Courses to see what they think

• Have a discussion with your parents about your academic goals and plans

• Take Ownership of your Academic Careers!• Check out Collegeboard.com and ibo.org for college

information and other resources for IB & AP Courses

Recommendations for Students

• Do an honest assessment of your student– Are they motivated? How do they handle stress and pressure?

Is their first instinct to give up when things get difficult?– Are they able to read difficult, academic subject material?

Do they enjoy their coursework?– Are they organized? Can they get work done for themselves?

Can they plan ahead or is everything done at the last minute?– Are you ready to work with them throughout the year? Will you

be able to support them through these courses?

• Remember, these are HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Recommendations for Parents

Statement on CandidacyAlpharetta High School is a candidate school* for the Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Alpharetta High School believes is important for our students.

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

Frank Fortunato, IB Coordinatorfortunatof@fultonschools.org

470-254-7682

School Website: http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/alpharetta/Pages/default.aspx/

Hover on the About tab, then click International Baccalaureate CandidacyYou can also get more information about IB at www.ibo.org.

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