Preparatory

Program for the

International

BaccalaureateGreater Essex County District School Board

Riverside Secondary SchoolAuthorized IB World School

Riverside Preparatory Program Highlights

Student Testimonial

Victoria

The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)

What is It?

• Grade 11 and 12 preparatory program for university

• Internationally recognized diploma

The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)

What is It?

• Most challenging curricula available

• Teachers are trained and certified by IB

The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)

What is It?

• Exams are marked by IB

• Offered in 157 Countries, 5175 Schools (386 in Canada and growing)

The I.B. Mission

To this end the organization works with schools,

governments and international organizations to

develop challenging programmes of international

education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the

world to become active, compassionate and lifelong

learners who understand that other people, with their

differences, can also be right.

The International Baccalaureate®

aims to develop inquiring,

knowledgeable and caring young

people who help to create a better

and more peaceful world through

intercultural understanding and

respect.

Student Testimonial

Betul

The Learner

Profile

The IB programme aims to develop

internationally minded people

who are striving to become:

• Inquirers

• Knowledgeable

• Thinkers

• Communicators

• Principled

• Open-minded

• Caring

• Risk-takers

• Balanced

• Reflective

The IB MODEL at Riverside

• Extended Essay (EE)

• Theory of Knowledge

(TOK)

• Creativity, Activity,

Service (CAS)

Studies in Language and LiteratureEnglish Language and Literature

Individuals and SocietiesGeography

History

Business Management

Psychology

MathematicsAnalysis and Approaches

Applications and InterpretationThe ArtsVisual Arts

Music

Language AcquisitionFrench

Spanish

SciencesBiology

Chemistry

Physics

Computer Science

*Students working toward the IBDP may substitute a course from one of the

other five groups for an arts course.

3 Core Components

Theory of

Knowledge

• Interdisciplinary

course

• Intended to

encourage students

to develop cross-

curricular critical

thinking skills

3 Core Components

Extended

Essay

• A 4000 word

in-depth study

on an

academic

topic that

engages

students in

independent

research

3 Core Components

Creativity,

Activity, and

Service

• Throughout the Diploma

Programme, CAS involves

students in a range of

activities alongside their

academic studies.

SAMPLE IB SCHEDULE RSS IB ENGINEERING PATHWAY

Gr. 11 Sem 1 Gr. 11 Sem 2 Gr. 12 Sem 1 Gr. 12 Sem 2

Chemistry HL English HL/

TOK

English HL English HL

Physics SL Physics SL Chemistry HL Chemistry HL

French SL French SL TOK Math Analysis

SL

Psychology HL Math Analysis

SL

Psychology HL Psychology HL

IB Parent/Stanford Admissions

Testimonial

The Riverside Secondary School

Preparatory Program

• Academically challenging program offered to students in grades 9 and 10

• Preparation for the IB Diploma Programme

Student Testimonial

Ella

The Riverside Secondary School

Preparatory Program

• Focus on time management, study skills and balance across the curriculum

• Accelerated Academic courses in English, French, Math and Science

SAMPLE PREPARATORY

SCHEDULE Year 1 Year 2

Semester I Semester II Semester I Semester II

DT English DT Math DT English Canadian History

Canadian

Geography

DT Science DT French DT Science

Physical Education Open Elective Careers/Civics DT Math 11

(If taking IB Analysis

& App)

DT French Open Elective DT Math 10 Open Elective

• DT Denotes Accelerated Preparation

Courses

Electives for Grade Nine

Preparatory Students

• Grade 9 Electives:

• Intro to Business

• Information Technology

• Visual Art

• Instrumental Music

• Tech. Studies

• Grade 10 Electives Open to IB Students Only:

• Media Arts

• Drama

• Rhythm and Movement (female only)

Who should apply?• Capable students who love learning

• Not just gifted students

• Students who are willing to learn time management and study skills

• Students who want the best, and are willing to work for it

• Current grade 8 and grade 9 students

• Current grade 10 students with prerequisite courses may apply to IBDP

Student Testimonial

Raida

What are the benefits of

earning an IB Diploma?

the best academic preparation for life after high school

admission to the world’s best universities/colleges

scholarships

awards of university credit, advanced standing

Opportunities for:

Most of all: Opportunity to grow in a challenging, supportive learning environment with like-minded peers

University or

College

IB Candidates

acceptance rate

Total population

acceptance rate

IB candidates

versus total

population

University of

Florida

82% 42% +40%

Florida State Univ. 92% 60% +32%

Princeton

University

16% 8% +8%

Brown University 18% 9% +9%

Stanford University 15% 7% +8%

Columbia

University

13% 9% +4%

Univ. CA-Berkeley 58% 26% +32%

Harvard University 10% 7% +3%

Yale University 18% 7% +11%

Univ. of Michigan 71% 51% +20%

Cornell University 31% 18% +13%

IB Students at U.S. Universities

IB Students at

Canadian Universities

Early admission offers

Placement in second year

courses

Transfer credit consideration

Student option to forego

credits

IB-specific scholarships

Dedicated advisors for IB

students

* IB Recognition Policies vary

between institutions

“Applicants presenting International

Baccalaureate (IB) credentials have the option

at the point of admission of receiving transfer

credit for approved courses, where they have

achieved IB grades of ‘5’or more, to a

maximum of 10 courses (30.0 credit hours).

Completion of the diploma is not a

prerequisite for receiving transfer credit.”

Student Testimonial

Ahra

Research on the IB(www.ibo.org/research )

The pursuit of the IB diploma is a strong predictor of success in

university, according to EPIC (Educational Policy Improvement

Center). The DP aligns with college readiness standards.

According to the National Student Clearinghouse, students who

receive the IB diploma are 38% more likely to graduate from

university than other students.

According to a study at Indiana University, IB students are more

engaged learners than other students.

According to the IB diploma graduate destinations survey, 98% of

all diploma candidates who took part in the survey feel either

very well prepared or well prepared for their future studies.

Student Testimonial

Natalie

Cost and Transportation

Cost: No additional costs to attend the

Preparatory Program in grades 9 and 10

and a $100 fee in grade 11 and 12 for the

International Baccalaureate Programme

Transportation: GECDSB is committed to

providing transportation to one of our IB

programmes (Riverside or Leamington)

Currently school bus transportation with pickup and drop

off within 3.2 km of your home

How can students enroll in the RSS

Preparatory Program?

Complete the Application Form and Extra-Curricular

Involvement Chart.

Submit application directly to the Guidance Office at

Riverside Secondary School.

Applications are due on December 6, 2019.

You will be contacted to set up an interview.

Save the Dates!

December 6: Application due

December 9-20: I.B. Preparatory

Program Candidate Interviews

January 6: Successful candidates

receive acceptance letters

February (date TBD): I.B. Registration Night

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