IB INFORMATION NIGHT OCTOBER 26, 2016

The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, IBO works with schools, governments, and international education to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

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Inquirer Knowledgeable Critical thinker Communicator Risk taker Principled Caring

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Students must complete courses from all 6 groups – English, 2nd language, social studies, science, math, and the arts. The only exception is that students can choose a 3rd language, 2nd social studies, or 2nd science course in place of the arts. Students therefore have a complete program and curriculum.

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Theory of Knowledge (ToK) ¡ ¡

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Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) ¡ ¡

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Course taken in spring of junior year and fall of senior year “Philosophy of Knowledge” course – What do we know? How do we know? How do we know that we know? 150 hours total in junior and senior years One main activity sustained over 18 months

Extended Essay (EE) ¡ ¡ ¡

4,000 word essay Completed on topic of student choice Work with a faculty advisor

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Courses are taught by Fishers High School teachers who have been trained by IBO. Some courses are strictly IB; others are combined AP/IB or Honors/IB courses. Global perspective – the “I” in IB. Students still have assignments, homework, tests, etc. They earn a grade in the course from Fishers High School. IB courses are weighted the same as AP courses.

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Students take exams in all 6 subject areas for IB. Exams are scored on a scale of 1 – 7. Students can also earn 3 points for EE and ToK. 45 possible points – need 24 points to earn the IB Diploma. The score on the IB exam is determined by internal assignments done throughout the year and a test in May.

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Each subject is unique in the assignments. Example – IB English ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

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World Literature paper Oral Presentation Oral Commentary part essay exam in May

All of these parts together will determine the IB score for that subject. IB Art – Students put on an art show of their work. IB Math – Students complete a portfolio of problems and solutions. 24/45 points needed for IB Diploma – students could be very strong in a couple areas or more balanced across subjects and still reach 24 points.

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Approximately 80% of our IB Diploma candidates have earned the full diploma This is consistent with global averages Students who do not earn the IB Diploma will still have met all the graduation requirements for a Core 40 or Core 40 Academic Honors, so will still have their Indiana high school diploma.

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IB English Spanish, French, German, French ab initio History, Psychology, Economics, World Religions Biology, Chemistry, Physics Math Higher Level, Math Standard Level, Math Studies Theatre, Art, Music

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Comprehensive curriculum Well-rounded Take advanced course work in all areas Cohort group with other IB members Community service and extended essay provide opportunities to go above and beyond. Most rigorous program and diploma offered at FHS.

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IB does not guarantee college acceptance. Each college views and treats IB differently. Well-known, well-respected program. Colleges like to see the well-rounded student, the strong academic foundation, and the advanced coursework that IB offers.

University Avg. Acceptance NYU 29% UC Berkeley 25% Penn 22% Johns Hopkins 33% Duke 26% Cornell 27% MIT 17% Dartmouth 23%

IB Acceptance 76% 60% 59% 83% 50% 70% 43% 60%

*Graduates were accepted to many schools, including Penn, Yale, Brown, Harvard, University of Chicago, Duke, U.C. Berkeley, IU, Purdue, Miami (Ohio), and DePauw.

• Overall, 74% of IB Diploma graduates graduate from college in 4 years. The US national rate is 38%*. • Universities consistently report that students who complete IB are well-prepared for college.

*Source: http://twitter.com/DrewDeutsch

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Colleges give credit for IB exams the same way they do for AP exams. The amount of credit given varies widely from college to college. These credit policies can usually be found on a college’s webpage if you search “IB credit.” Many of our students have earned a year of college credit by completing IB. Very important – but should not be the only reason a student does IB.

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AP courses are one year courses with one exam given in May to determine the AP score. IB exams are one or two year courses with multiple assessments plus an exam in May to determine the IB score. AP exams are more heavily multiple choice; IB exams are almost all essay. IB is a complete program where students take courses in all 6 areas. AP allows students to pick and choose which areas and how many AP courses to take. AP exams are national exams; IB exams are international.

The successful IB student would….. ¨ Be self-motivated and family supported ¨ Desire to challenge himself or herself academically and intellectually ¨ Be a competent reader ¨ Speak and write clearly and effectively ¨ Have adequate written and oral ability in a second language ¨ Possess analytical and critical thinking skills ¨ Possess time management skills and stress management skills ¨ Be open to new ideas and tolerant of different beliefs ¨ Be willing to work on long and short term projects ¨ Be committed to genuine participation in school and community activities

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What is the expected workload or homework in IB? ¡

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Can my student do extracurriculars if they are in IB? ¡

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This varies greatly from student to student, but it is not unreasonable to expect an average of 3 hours a night of homework.

Absolutely. Most of our IB students are among the most involved students at FHS.

How soon do I need to decide? ¡

Students do not commit to the program until the spring of the sophomore year. In the 9th and 10th grade years, students are taking classes to be “on the path” for IB.

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IB Program is open enrollment. All students who meet academic criteria and are interested are able to be in IB. Students should be enrolled in Honors English in grades 9 and 10. Students should complete Algebra II by the end of the sophomore year. Students should complete the 3rd year of the World Language by the end of the sophomore year. If a language was not started in junior high, must start one as a freshman. Students should take AP World History in grade 9; AP US History or an AP science class in grade 10. Students should complete Honors Biology or Biology and Honors Chemistry or Chemistry by end of sophomore year.

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HSEHS districted students will be able to participate in the IB Program by transferring to Fishers High School. Students can transfer for 9th, 10th, or 11th grade years; must attend FHS for grades 11 & 12. Transfer is not automatic – guidelines of academic achievement will be used. Transportation is available; will be a shuttle bus. Students are making a 4-year commitment to FHS. Younger siblings of students who transfer for IB will be eligible to enroll at FHS when they reach high school age. If current 8th grade student is the younger sibling of an IB student, IB sibling transfer form is due by December 9, 2016

Deadline to meet with IB Coordinator is December 2, 2016 Deadline to return IB transfer form to FHS is December 9, 2016 Call Valerie Piehl to set up an appointment if you are interested.

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IB Program will have an open enrollment – we want to be inclusive, not exclusive Total program cost will be approximately $850 to cover the cost of the IB exams in junior and senior years More detailed information is in FHS Course Description Guide posted on the FHS website. Parents and students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with IB Coordinator for more detail or if you have questions 8th graders will begin scheduling in February at the junior high; schedules created with the IB Coordinator will be forwarded to their high school guidance counselor for reference.

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www.IBO.org – official IB website FHS webpage ¡ ¡

Power point and handouts from tonight will be posted. Additional information is also available.

If you have any questions, please call or e-mail Valerie Piehl, IB Coordinator [email protected] 317-915-4290