International Baccalaureate Program  

Atlee High School Wendy Edelman, IB Coordinator Rachel Wheeler, IB Counselor

What is the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP)? “Education for a better world.” •

rigorous, two-year liberal-arts program • exams

in six different subject areas • aimed at developing global citizens and life-long learners •

balanced, inquiry-based curriculum • depth,

challenge, and international perspective

The IB Core makes IB a Program •

Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS)

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Theory of Knowledge

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Extended Essay

CAS Experiences

Why should students enroll in the IB Program? the most rigorous course of studies offered by HCPS • study skills and time management learned in high school • develops well-rounded students • IB course-work is a desirable factor in the college admissions process • potential for college credit based on exam scores •

Who can enroll in the IB Program? PB and IB courses are open to all students provided course prerequisites have been met th th • 9 and 10 graders can enroll in Pre-Baccalaureate (PB) courses th th • 11 and 12 graders enroll in IB courses • Rising 9th graders need to complete interest form •

IB Diploma vs. IB Course students • Full IB • Six IB courses over junior and senior years –Three or four HL (Higher Level—2 year) courses –Two or three SL (Standard Level—1 year) courses • One SL will be 2 year course • complete CAS, EE, TOK • Course student • one or more IB courses during junior and/or senior years

The PB (Pre-Baccalaureate) Years 9th Grade

10th Grade

PB English 9

PB English 10

PB World History II

PB Government

PB Biology

PB Chemistry

Geometry or PB Algebra II

PB Algebra II or PB Pre-Calculus

World Language (level 3 or higher)

World Language (level 4 or higher)

PE

Driver’s Ed/PE

2 Electives

2 Electives

Typical Schedule of IB Diploma Candidate 11th Grade

12th Grade

IB English HLA

IB English HLB

IB World Language SLA

IB World Language SLB

IB History of the Americas HLA

IB History of the Americas HLB

IB Biology or Chemistry SL/HLA or IB Physics SL

IB Biology or Chemistry SL/HLB or IB Physics SL

PB Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus AB

IB Mathematics SL or HLB

IB Elective: IB Visual Art SL/HLA, IB Music IB Elective: IB Visual Art SL/HLB, IB SL, IB Psychology SL, IB Economics SL or Music SL, IB Psychology SL, IB Economics IB Film SL SL or IB Film SL Theory of Knowledge I

Theory of Knowledge II

Elective

Elective

What makes IB Special? Students are encouraged to: • ask challenging questions • work hard • learn how to learn • develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture • develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures • become independent, self-motivated learners

IB Learner Profile IB Learners strive to be:

Inquirers • Knowledgeable • Thinkers • Communicators • Principled •

Open-minded • Caring • Risk-takers • Balanced • Reflective •

IB programmes promote the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge. www.ibo.org

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 Students Are Admitted to Universities at Higher Rates than the General Population

IB Students Are Admitted to Universities at Higher Rates than the General Population

Comments from IB Students •

“The IB program gives students the opportunity to really think outside the box.”

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“You learn time management and you master the skills needed to write good papers.”

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“IB fosters commitment and character.”

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“It provides a close knit group of students.”

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“Before starting the IB program I knew I wasn’t as smart as my peers, but IB has helped me to grow as an individual. I think more critically and individually have a greater respect for all different cultures.”

IB Diploma students from HCPS are currently attending…