What Will I Be in IB?
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What Will I Be in IB? DIPLOMA PROGRAM PARENT INFORMATION WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 3, 2014
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What Will I Be in IB?
DIPLOMA PROGRAM
PARENT INFORMATION WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
What is the Diploma Program?
•Provides students the opportunity to acquire breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding
•Challenges students through rigorous courses of study so that they are prepared for college
•Addresses the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students
Courses in six subjects groupsLanguage and Literature = English
Language Acquisition = World Language
Sciences = Sciences
Individuals and Societies = Social Studies/History
Mathematics
Group 6 = visual arts, theatre, or another course from above
Diploma Program CoreTheory of Knowledge
-Studying how knowledge is gathered, interpreted and processed
Creativity Activity Service
-Moving from awareness of global community to service and action to better it
Extended Essay
-Writing a research based essay/comparable to a independent study course in college
How does that work for GRC?
All classes are offered higher level (HL) and standard level (SL).
The difference can be in content and/or assessments.
You will take these classes your 11th and 12th grade year, as they are 2
year courses.
3 HL classes and 3 SL or 4 HL and 2 SL.
Choices in the Diploma Program
Diploma Candidate
Course Candidate
Sample Schedule for a Diploma Candidate (11&12)11TH GRADE
IB Language and Lit. HL* IB Spanish SL
IB Math Studies IB Visual Arts HL*
IB Bio HL* Econ./TOK
IB History SL AVID/Study Hall/Elect.
12TH GRADE
IB Language A HL* IB Spanish SL
IB Math Studies IB Visual Arts HL*
IB Bio HL* TOK/Pers. Fin.
IB History SL AVID/Study Hall/Elect.
Course Candidate
Take IB Course(s) +
Sit for Assessment(s) +
at least a 2 SL/4 HL on the Assessment
= Course Results
How Do Certificates work at GRC?
Must fill schedule with courses to earn the standard or advanced diploma
*Remember we are a small school we offer IB Programmes and AVID, we will not have a huge selection of “regular” classes*
Sample Schedule Certificate Student(11 & 12)
Grade 11
IB Lang and Lit SL MYP Spanish 3
IB Math Studies AVID
MYP Chemistry MYP Digital Photography
IB History SL Study Hall/Elective
Grade 12
IB Lang and Lit SL IB Spanish 4
IB Math Studies AVID
Oceanography MYP Painting/Drawing
IB History SL Economics/Personal Finance
How does being a Course Candidate benefit me?
Some colleges and universities will waive a course or courses if you score 3/4 or higher.
The IB curriculum is world renowned for RIGOR .
Rigor of high school transcript = MAJOR factor in college acceptance.
Costs and Fees
Fee AmountCandidate Registration fee* One Time
$160.00
Candidate Subject Fee*Paid for each subject taken by an individual student
$110.00
As of 2013-2014, students qualifying for the International Baccalaureate fee reduction paid $24.00 per subject test.
Questions?
Please join us for the IB Career-related Program
Session
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
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