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•Direction: We value perseverance: setting and pursuing goals and developing leadership skills.

•Exploration: We value inquiry: being academically dedicated, thoughtful, intellectual risk-takers who consider both global and local issues.

•Inclusion: We value balance: supporting all members of our community, inclusive of language, culture, and background.

•Compassion: We value service: striving to be caring, empathetic citizens.

The Compass Represents Our Four Core Values:

“Some students hope for success”

“Others work for it!”

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•What is I.B.?

•Who goes into I.B.?

•What do they get out of it?

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•2,200 schools•568,000 students•in 125 countries•70,000 teachers plus parents, staff, examiners and other colleagues

a global community of

.… and growing

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• Five Winnipeg Schools offer the I.B. Program• No extra cost to Parents

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• A two year program

• A highly respected common curriculum

• University credentials

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IB Learner ProfileIB Learner Profile

“The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.”

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ChoiceChoice• Schools: Choose courses and

framework for the Program

• Teachers: Choose topics and curriculum options

• Students: Choose parts of assessment, and are given the opportunity to demonstrate what they know and can do

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• External - 4000 examiners

• Worldwide Moderation and Standardization

• Internal - Evaluated by teachers at the school

• Special training for teachers

Assessment

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• University bound

• Academically motivated

• Intellectually curious

• Active, compassionate and lifelong learner

Who is the I.B. Who is the I.B. Student?Student?IIBB

• Pre-university diploma

• International admissions credential

• International standards

• International perspective

• University credits

What Do They Get What Do They Get Out of It?Out of It?IIBB

Language A1English

Language• French• Spanish• Japanese• Français

Experimental Sciences• Physics• Chemistry• Biology

Arts & Electives• A 2nd Science• Computer Science• Music Production• Theatre Arts

Individuals &

Societies• History

Mathematics

• Extended Essay• Theory of Knowledge• Creativity, Action, Service

IB CurriculumIB CurriculumIIBB

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• Take 3 Higher Level (HL) and 3 Standard Level (SL) CoursesOne course from each Subject Group Higher Level – 240 hours Standard Level – 150 hoursComplete central elements: EE, CAS, ToK

IB Diploma Requirements

• Higher Level – English, History, Physics, Biology, Music, Français

• Standard Level – Math, Chemistry, Second Language, Computer Science, Theatre Arts, French, Spanish, Japanese

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• 7 Excellent 96+%

• 6 Outstanding 90 – 95%

• 5 Very Good 80 – 89%

• 4 Good 70 – 79%

• 3 Mediocre 60 – 69%

• 2 Marginal / Weak

• 1 Very weak

Equivalent to Success in Regular Program

I.B. Diploma – 24 points

IB GradesIB GradesIIBB

• Teachers and examiners in partnership

• Standards applied equally to all schools

• Criterion referenced grading system

• Consistency from one year to the next

• Student control over many aspects of assessment

AssessmentAssessmentIIBB

• Good writing and oral skills

• Literary heritage with an international perspective

• World Literature essays

• Oral Presentation all schools

The Academic The Academic

SubjectsSubjects IIBBLanguage A1—English

• European connections

• Individual and Society

• The wider world

The Academic The Academic

SubjectsSubjects IIBBHistory

• Chemistry (SL)

• Physics (HL)

• Biology (HL)

• Practical Laboratory skills

• Collaborative learning

• Moral and ethical issues

• Social Responsibility

The Academic The Academic

SubjectsSubjects IIBBExperimental

Sciences

• Pre-Calculus

• Calculus

• Portfolios

Mathematics

The Academic The Academic

SubjectsSubjects IIBB

• French B

• Français

• Spanish

• Japanese

• Written and spoken communication

• Oral exams

The Academic The Academic

SubjectsSubjects IIBB2nd Language

• Practical production

• Creativity

Music or Theatre Arts IB

The Academic The Academic

SubjectsSubjects IIBB

• Critical Thinking

• International Perspective

• Learn to Think; Think to Learn

Theory of KnowledgeTheory of Knowledge IIBB

• Independent research with School Support

• Research and writing skills expected by universities

Extended EssayExtended Essay IIBBStudent Selected Topic for

Investigation

University Grade University Grade ConversionsConversions

A+ A B+ B

7 6 5 4

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• Tier I 43 – 45 pts $2800• Tier II 40 – 42 pts $2500• Tier III 37 – 39 pts $2200• Tier IV 34 – 36 pts $1900• Tier V 31 – 33 pts $1600• Tier VI 28 – 30 pts $1300• Tier VII 25 – 27pts $1100

Entrance ScholarshipsEntrance Scholarships

University of Manitoba University of Manitoba IIBB IB Scholarship

Enhancements:

$250 for HL 7’s

$200 for HL 6’s

$150 for HL 5’s

$200 for SL 7’s

• $2250 Scholarship

• 30 pts

• No grades below 4

Entrance ScholarshipsEntrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Winnipeg University of Winnipeg IIBB

Credit Recognition Credit Recognition Policies Policies IIBB

U of Winnipeg• Higher Level Courses

• Minimum mark of 5• Student’s Choice: English, Français, History, Physics, Biology, Music

U of Manitoba• Higher Level Courses

• Minimum Mark of 4• Student’s Choice: English, Français, History, Physics, Biology

• English• Mathematics• Science• Geography• Second Language• Phys. Ed. & Health

(One Option)

Grade 10 - “Pre I.B. Grade 10 - “Pre I.B.

Year” Year” IIBB8 Credits

• Science• Géographie• Français• Mathématiques

French Immersion

Credit Recognition Policies Credit Recognition Policies What Do They Get Out of It? What Do They Get Out of It? IIBB

Diploma• Entire Program

IIBBCertificate

• Special Areas of Interest

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Grade 11 & 12 IB

• Creative/Action/Service

• Responsible compassionate

citizens

• Willingness to share

150 Hour Component

C.A.S. C.A.S. IIBB

• Art and Drama explore a wide variety of techniques and mediums

• “G” level is for general interest

• “S” level is more challenging

• Art/Drama 40S are accredited university entrance courses

• Theatre Arts 32SIB September 2009

IIBB The ArtsThe Arts

• Art Gallery

• Drama Productions

• Musical Theatre

• Improv Games

IIBB The ArtsThe Arts

• Concert Band• Choir • Music

Production• Music

Production I.B

• Guitar• Prodigy• Jazz Band• Music

Exchange Trips

IIBB MusicMusic

• Lifetime Sports

• Interschool

• Intramural

• Recreational Clubs

IIBB SportsSports

IIBB SportsSports

• Career Symposium• Cinémental• City/Provincial Page Program• Cultural Circle -Aboriginal perspective• Culture Club • Christmas Concert• Dances • Debating ( English & French ) • Drama & Musical Productions • Encounters with Canada • Environmental & Social Awareness • Fashion Show • Forum for Young Canadians• Graduation Committee• Great Escape - Grade 11 I.B. • Interschool Sports • Intramural Sports• Key Club• National Math Contest • Peer Tutoring

IIBB Extra CurricularExtra Curricular

• Prodigy • Recycling• Seniors’ Christmas Dinner• Seven Habits Workshop• Skills Canada Competitions• Spirit Week • Stage Band • Student Council • Student Exchanges • Student Leadership Conferences & Seminars• Student Support Services• Studio Recording • Take Pride Winnipeg• Talent Show • University Exposure • Vietnam Orphanage Committee • Volunteer Week • Yearbook Committee• Youth in Philanthropy

IIBB Extra CurricularExtra Curricular

• Switzerland (Kumon Leysin Academy) 6 week study program

• New York

• London

• Music Trip

• Ski Trip

2009 – 2010

IIBB Exchanges & Exchanges & TripsTrips

• University/College Scholarships• Miles Mac Awards• Over $150,000 in

Scholarships/Awards

IIBB Student Student SuccessSuccess

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