Parkdale CI Open House for Gr 8 students and parents IB...

Parkdale CI Open House for Gr 8 students and parents

IB Information

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable an caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the IBO 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.

To develop internationally-minded people who, recognizing their shared common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. ◦ Knowledgable Caring

◦ Thinker Inquirier

◦ Communication Risk-Taker

◦ Balanced Reflective

◦ Open-Minded Principled

Extended Essay ◦ Work independently with a teacher supervisor ◦ 4000-word research essay; a mini-thesis on a topic of the

student’s choosing ◦ Develops research and writing skills for post-secondary

education

Theory of Knowledge ◦ Course is designed to develop critical thinking skills and

understanding of knowledge across all 6 subject areas ◦ Understanding of philosophy of learning and knowing

Creativity, Action, Service ◦ Completed outside classroom hours ◦ Encourages students to be actively involved in their school

and community according to the 8 IB Learning Outcomes ◦ Creativity (music, art, dance, design) – 50 hours ◦ Action (physical activity, fitness, sports) – 50 hours ◦ Service (volunteer work, clubs, events) – 50 hours

All students must select 1 course from each group of the hexagon

Three Standard Level (SL) courses ◦ similar to Ontario courses in difficulty, content

coverage, and skills taught

Three Higher Level (HL) courses ◦ similar to Ontario courses plus additional

University level content, more difficult, more content, more advanced skills taught

◦ can lead to university transfer credits

Group 1 – Studies in Language and Literature

English Literature HL

Group 2 – Language Acquisition

French B SL

Spanish ab initio SL

Group 3 – Individuals and Societies

History Europe/Middle East HL

Psychology HL

Group 4 – Experimental Sciences*

Chemistry HL

Biology SL

Physics SL

Group 5 – Mathematics

Mathematics SL

Mathematical Studies SL

Group 6 – The Arts*

Film Studies HL

Theatre Arts HL

*A second Group 4 subject can be taken instead of a Group 6 subject

Multiple methods of assessment and a variety of skills are tested for each course

Every subject has both Internal and External Assessments, and this ensures quality control and standardization across all IB World Schools

Internal Assessments ◦ Assessed by Parkdale IB teachers, moderated by IB teachers

around the world ◦ Counts for 20-50% of final mark

External Assessments ◦ Assessed by IB teachers around the world ◦ Counts for 50-80% of final mark

Sample Grade IB level OSSD Equivalent Boundaries Grade .

79-100 7 96-100% 68-78 6 90-95% 58-67 5 80-89% 47-57 4 70-79% 34-46 3 60-69% 19-33 2 50-59% 0-18 1 0-50%

PreBac Programme: Grades 9-10 ◦ Follows Ontario requirements, assessments, and evaluation ◦ Teaches skills development and content knowledge ◦ Teach more material at faster pace, higher expectations ◦ Introduces IB terminology, tasks ◦ Take 17 credits instead of 16

IB Programme: Grades 11-12 ◦ IB courses span 2 years ◦ Follows IB requirements,

assessments, and evaluation ◦ Prepares students for university

Semester 1 Semester 2

A Geography 9 Science 9

B Math 9 French 9

C English 9 / Learning Strategies

D

Healthy

Active Living

9

Visual Art 9

Drama 9

Music 9

Visual Art 9 Healthy Active

Living 9

Drama 9

Music 9

Semester 1 Semester 2

A French 10 History 10

Spanish 10

B Media Arts 11 English 11

C Math 10 Science 10

D

English 10

Healthy Active

Living 10

Drama 10

E Civics/Careers 10

At the end of Grade 10, students must have:

Passed all courses

No more than 2 cases of academic dishonesty

No more than 1 mark below 65%

No more than 2 marks below 75%

No more than 4 Learning Skills of N or 8 Learning Skills of S (across all subjects)

An overall Average from all courses above 75%

English 9, 10, 11 ◦ Students take 3 English courses in 2 years and

cover all Ontario expectations, incorporating some IB-style assessments, such as orals

French 9, 10 ◦ Accelerated pace, more grammar concepts and

vocabulary covered, oral assessments

Spanish 10 ◦ Designed for beginning Spanish learners with no

prior knowledge of Spanish, oral assessments

Geography 9 and History 10 ◦ More advanced content, higher expectations

Science 9, 10 ◦ Focus on: lab skills,

reading graphs, chemistry concepts

Math 9, 10 ◦ Accelerated pace

and coverage of additional concepts, practise IB Math Exploration

Music, Drama, and Visual Art 9 ◦ Integrated with Academic and

Applied students, with identical curriculum

Art Media Gr11 ◦ Digital media, technology as it applies to sound,

acting, graphic design, writing and directing

Healthy Active Living 9 and 10 ◦ Integrated with Academic and Applied students,

with identical curriculum ◦ Physical activities, social and communication

skills, health education

Civics/Career Studies 10 (online) ◦ Civics – learn about citizenship in Canada,

democracy, politics, public issues ◦ Career Studies – career choices, developing

employable skills, goal-setting in education and work

Comes prepared with materials and books

Organizes and prioritizes responsibilities

Does homework and reviews learning each day

Forms study groups

Participates in 1 club per year

Participates in 1 sport per year

Completes 10 hours of community service per year

Gets sufficient food and sleep

Asks for help from teachers, friends, parents

Be actively involved in and supportive of your child’s education

Communicate with them and be aware of their progress, successes, and difficulties

Contact subject teachers directly with subject-related concerns

Contact the IB Coordinator with other concerns or questions

Provide a suitable environment for your child to work and study

Strong academic reputation Skills: Research, Organization, Communication,

Responsibility, Critical-Thinking, Writing

International-Mindedness Extracurriculars Better preparation for

university and exams

Transfer Credits for universities save time and money!

FREE at Parkdale!

The IB Diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities

Most universities grant transfer credits for HL courses where students score high grades

IB students will earn a total of 33 OSSD credits

10-11 will be at the 4M/4U level Average of 6 best 4M/4U credits (including

English and prerequisites) will be used for university application

100% accepted into university (95% into the university of their choice)

Parkdale’s results match

the results of the average IB World school

87% were Ontario Scholars (>80% average)

ENG 4U – 80%

ETS 4U – 85%

FSF 4U – 75%

HHS 4M – 85%

HSB 4M – 85%

SBI 4U – 50%

MHF 4U – 50%

MCV 4U – 60%

ADA 4M – 90%

ADF 4M – 90%

IDC 4U – 80%

This IB student’s Average: 81.7%

Requirements for Ryerson University, Business Management:

ENG4U; one of MCV4U, MHF4U, MDM4U; four other 4M/U courses

Last year’s admission grades: high 70’s – low 80’s

ACCEPTED!

English 5 TOK: B, EE: B French 4 Bonus points 2 Psychology 5

Biology 2 TOTAL 27/45 Math 3 Theatre Arts 6 IB Diploma Earned!

OSSD Marks

IB Marks

ENG 4U – 80%

ETS 4U – 75%

LWS DU – 55%

CHY 4U – 60%

CPW 4U – 60%

SPH 4U – 95%

SCH 4U – 90%

SNC 4M – 90%

MHF 4U – 95%

MCV 4U – 95%

IDC 4U – 75%

Requirements for University of Toronto, Engineering Science:

ENG4U; MCV4U; SCH4U; SPH4U; one of MHF4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U; one other 4M/U course

Last year’s admission grades: high 80’s – low 90’s


ACCEPTED!

English 5 TOK: C, EE: C Spanish 2 Bonus points 1 History 3

Chemistry 6 TOTAL 29/45 Physics 6 Math 6 IB Diploma Earned!

OSSD Marks

IB Marks

ENG 4U – 85%

ETS 4U – 90%

FSF 4U – 80%

CHY 4U – 65%

CPW 4U – 65%

SBI 4U – 60%

MHF 4U – 50%

MCV 4U – 50%

AWR 4M – 90%

ADV 4M – 90%

IDC 4U – 75%

Requirements for Queen’s University, Arts:

ENG4U; two 4U courses; three other 4M/U courses

Last year’s admission grades: low 80’s


ACCEPTED!

English 5 TOK: C, EE: B French 5 Bonus points 1 History 3

Biology 3 TOTAL 25/45 Math 2 Film Studies 6 IB Diploma Earned!

OSSD Marks

IB Marks

IB Gifted

For motivated hard-working students

For Gifted IPRC students

Follow a standardized international curriculum and assessment regime

Modifies curriculum, not standardized, varies from teacher to teacher

Transfer credits, IB Diploma and transcript

No transfer credits

Well-rounded, some flexibility

Specialize in certain areas

IB AP


Teaches to standard exams


Transfer credits


Specialize in certain areas

IB TOPS


Enriched curriculum in some subjects, some flexibility


Transfer credits with AP courses only


Specialize in Math and Science

Fee $0/year Fee $400/year for enrichment fees

IB is a specialized program, so students must apply via Optional Attendance 1) TDSB Optional Attendance Form

2) Copy of Gr7 Final Report Card

3) Copy of most recent Gr8 Report Card

4) IB Entrance Assessment

TDSB Optional Attendance Form ◦ Students and parents fill this out ◦ Must be signed by your

Elementary School Principal or Counsellor ◦ Bring this completed

form on Jan 17 or 18

Gr7 and Gr8 Report Cards ◦ Submit copies, documents will not be returned

◦ A major factor in determining admission

◦ NO failing courses

◦ Minimum Overall Average of ~75% (Level 3)

◦ Good or Excellent Learning Skills

IB Entrance Assessment (written at Parkdale CI on Application Day) ◦ Statement of Purpose (200-250 words)

40 minutes

Choose 1 of 3 topics given on Application Day

Assessed based on Paragraph Response rubric

◦ Math Diagnostic (10 questions) 20 minutes

All multiple choice questions: some easy, some hard

Assessed Correct or Incorrect only

Application Day (Jan 17 or 18)

Thurs, Jan 17, 3:30pm – for students with last names A-L

Fri, Jan 18, 3:30pm – for students with last names M-Z

◦ You will write your Statement of Purpose and Math Diagnostic

Notification Deadline (Feb 15) ◦ Parkdale CI will notify you and your elementary

school by mail

◦ Parkdale CI will send to your home address: Acceptance Letter

the TDSB Optional Attendance Form, now signed by our Principal Chewchuk

Letter of Understanding

Acceptance of Offer Form with Course Selection Sheet

Acceptance Period (Feb 15 - Mar 1) ◦ If you accept our offer of admission into the

PreBaccalaureate Programme, complete the following documents and send them back to Parkdale CI before March 1:

Letter of Understanding

Acceptance of Offer Form with Course Selection Information

◦ How come some schools apply so early and others apply late?

Some schools notify you early, and some schools notify you late, but the final deadline is the same – March 1

◦ How do I know if I should I take IB or not?

For you, this may be a new program that you have never heard of. Do your research: look at the information out there, talk to people who have done IB, ask questions. Generally, IB is for hard-working and driven students, who seek difficult challenges and are interested in going into university and being best equipped to handle tough university programs

◦ Will my marks drop because I’m in IB?

The IB Diploma Programme is challenging, and the workload and expectations are higher. In IB, we use the IBSO Table of Equivalent grades to convert IB raw marks (which are lower) to OSSD equivalent marks (which are higher). The OSSD equivalent mark is the one that will be reported on report cards and to universities. A raw mark of 30/50 (60%) on an IB assessment might be converted to a percentage such as 80%. This depends on the course, but the conversions can be small or large.

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