The International Baccalaureate Program

The International Baccalaureate Organization was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968. Its original purpose was to facilitate the international mobility of students preparing for university by providing a curriculum and diploma recognized by universities around the world. Since then, the IBO has expanded and seeks to make an IB education available to students of all ages. The IB programs allow graduates to fulfill requirements of national education systems worldwide, incorporating the best elements of each.

Founded in September 2002, the Baccalaureate School for Global Education (BSGE) provides a world-class educational experience aligned with the frameworks and standards of the International Baccalaureate Program.

In April 2005, BSGE was authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization as a Diploma Program. We anticipate authorization as a Middle Years Program in 2007.

Our student body is an ethnically, economically and academically varied population of young people from different neighborhoods in Queens, including Jamaica, Forest Hills, Corona, Astoria, Woodside, Laurelton, Rosedale, Far Rockaway, Queens Village, Hollis, Richmond Hill, Middle Village, South Ozone, Jackson Heights, Rego Park and Long Island City. Located in Astoria, BSGE students learn in an environment that encourages inquiry, as well as intellectual and social development with a commitment to human responsibility and social justice.

For more information about the International Baccalaureate Organization, please visit their website at www.ibo.org.

BSGE Design Principles for School Development

• Distributive Leadership

• Evidenced Based Practice

• High Expectations

• Focused Professional Development

• Instructional Coaching

• Group Practice, Collaboration and Accountability

• Internal Moderation of Assessment, Curriculum and Instruction

• Personalization

Baccalaureate School for Global Education

34-12 36th Avenue Astoria, NY 11106

Phone (718) 361-5275 Fax (718) 361-5395

School website: http://www.bsge.org IBO website http://www.ibo.org

School e-mail: yrivera8@schools.nyc.gov

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Every student will be an International

Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate Offer an intellectually compelling

curriculum with international standards for academic achievement in all subject areas

Develop the abilities of highly motivated young people

Promote fluency in two or more languages Qualify students for superior post-secondary

opportunities in the United States and/or abroad

Build ties with local, national, and international communities

Promote the ideals of international understanding, human rights, and responsible global citizenry

Middle Years Program (MYP) Grades 7 through 10

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) prepares students for both the Diploma Program (DP) and the New York State Regents Exams. Eight subject groups form the curricular framework:

Language A- English Language B- French, Mandarin or Spanish Mathematics- Spans Pre-Algebra, Algebra

Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics

Sciences- General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Humanities- History and Geography Technology- Nature, Processes and impact

of Technology on a Global Society. The Arts- Visual art, Ceramics, Music and

Electives. Physical Education- Health and Hygiene,

Individual and Team Sports

The MYP also integrates five Areas of Interaction across the disciplines:

Approaches to Learning- examine effective work habits that support lifelong learning.

Community and Service- nurtures community in school and society. All MYP candidates are required to perform 100 hours of community and service activities during grades 7 through 10.

Environment- builds awareness of the impact of people on their natural and social surroundings.

Health and Social Education- develops habits that encourage healthy living and social interaction.

Homo Faber (man the maker) - examines the creative and inventive genius of people throughout history.

Diploma Program (DP) Grades 11 and 12

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (DP) is a rigorous course of study leading to external examinations in six core academic groups:

Language A: English Language B: Mandarin, Spanish or French Individuals and Societies: History of the

Americas Experimental Sciences: Biology or

Chemistry Mathematics: Math Studies or Math SL The Arts: Visual Arts or Music

Full Diploma candidates must also satisfy three special features included in the program in order to earn the IB diploma:

Theory of Knowledge- challenges students to question the bases of knowledge, to be aware of ideological biases, and to develop modes of thought based on analysis of evidence and rational argument. At the end of the course, students prepare a formal paper and an individual presentation.

Creativity-Action-Service (CAS) - IB

Diploma candidates are required to perform and document 150 hours of creativity, action, and service activities during grades 11 and 12. These activities encourage students to share their energies and talents outside of the classroom.

Extended Essay- A required extended

essay of at least 4,000 words offers students the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest and prepares them for independent research and writing expected at the university level.