International Baccalaureate Program at Atlee High School

From the IB Mission Statement IB “aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” IB “encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand other people, with their differences, can also be right.”

IB Curriculum Framework

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Creativity, Action, Service (CAS): Active involvement with community service, artistic, and physical activities. z Theory of Knowledge: an externally assessed course that contrasts ways of knowing in six subject areas z Extended Essay: A 4000 word independent research paper in one of the six subject areas

Who can enroll in the IB Program? z 9th

and 10th graders enroll in PreBaccalaureate (PB) courses z 11th and 12th graders enroll in IB courses z No application process z PreBac and IB courses are open to all students provided course pre-requisites have been met

What is the difference between an IB Diploma and an IB Course student? z

Full IB – Students take full course load plus the IB core - (Creative, Active, Service Hours – CAS, Theory of Knowledge Course and the Extended Essay) .

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Individual Classes - Course students choose one or more IB courses

Why should students enroll in the IB Program? z z z z z

the most rigorous course of studies offered by HCPS students learn study skills and time management the IB Core aids in developing well-rounded students potential for college credit based on exam scores IB coursework is a desirable factor in the college admissions process

When should students prepare for the IB Program? NOW! Is your child on track? Algebra I completed by end of grade 8 z Level 2 of World Language complete by end of grade 8 Please have your child attend IB Meet and Greet in November 18 during TREC. Senior IB students will be there to answer questions about the IB program and share their experience. z

The PB (Pre-Baccalaureate) Years 9th Grade 10th Grade PB English 9 PB English 10 PB History (World History II) PB Government PB Biology Geometry or PB Algebra II

PB Chemistry PB Algebra II or PB Pre-Calculus

World Language (level 3 or higher) PE 2 Electives

World Language (level 4 or higher) Driver’s Ed/PE 2 Electives

The IB Years 11th Grade

12th Grade

IB English HL A

IB English HL B

IB World Language SL

IB World Language SL

IB History of the Americas HL A

IB History of the Americas HL B

IB Biology HL A

IB Biology HL B

IB Mathematics HL A or IB Math Studies

IB Mathematics SL or IB Mathematics HL B

IB Elective: IB Visual Arts HL, IB Psychology SL, IB Economics SL, IB Film SL, Chemistry SL

IB Elective: IB Visual Arts SL/HL, IB Psychology SL, IB Economics SL, IB Film SL, or Chemistry SL

Theory of Knowledge I

Theory of Knowledge II

Elective

Elective

How are IB and AP courses different? z

IB courses are one or two year courses z IB Student must take the IB exam

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AP courses are one-year courses

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AP students are not required to test

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IB teachers are specifically trained to teach IB courses

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Students can take an AP exam without taking the AP course

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IB courses are assessed internally and externally in several different assessments throughout the course

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AP courses are assessed with a multiple choice and freeresponse test at the end of the course

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2+2 = WHY?

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2+2= 4

What do colleges say about IB? “We know the quality of IB courses, and we think the IB curriculum is terrific.” -Christoph Guttentag, Director of Admissions, Duke University

“The rigor of the IB Diploma requirements meets our recommendation for the strongest high school preparation possible…in sum, the IB Diploma candidate who has met the challenge successfully receives strong consideration from the William & Mary admission committee.” -Allison Jesse, former Associate Dean of Admissions, William and Mary

What do Ivy League colleges say about IB? “IB is well known to us as excellent preparation. Success in an IB programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are pleased to see the credential of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript.” -Marlyn McGrath Lewis, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Harvard University

“The IB is a first-rate programme, one we are familiar with, and it prepares students well for a university like ours.” -Fred Hargadon, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Princeton University

IB Diploma students from 2013 & 2014 are attending…

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Atlee had the highest number of students (40) earn the diploma last year, higher than any of the other county schools. Atlee has had the longest-standing IB program in Hanover County. Our graduates have gone on to study medicine, work in law, publish articles and books, and work in government and education. Just ask our students!

More Questions? Feel free to contact us anytime: IB Coordinator: Wendy Edelman 723-2083 [email protected] IB Couselor: Rachel Wheeler 723-2113 [email protected]