Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents Association
IB – What to Expect, a
Parent’s PerspectiveOctober 13, 2021
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents AssociationConsiderations for
8th Grade Parents and All Others…
What are your student’s interests/passions/aptitudes?• It might be possible to incorporate into Extended Essay research
Does your student have any idea on a particular college or major?• Helps your student to plan IB prep and IB program courses with his/her counselor
IB Prep and IB Program planning – become familiar now• Important to know and compare IB subject group pathways and prerequisites
IB Academic Pathways Information (weebly.com)
Is the IB structure right for your student? Is it too demanding?• Sports, music, clubs, and/or part-time work are compatible with the IB program schedule
Grads Tell All – YouTube and Athletics & Activities - Lakewood High School (jeffcopublicschools.org)
IB credit at Colorado colleges and universities • In Colorado, if you score a 4 or higher on an IB exam, you can earn college credit that is
guaranteed to transfer, though it may not be guaranteed to apply to degree requirements.
Find out what your IB exam score gets you at Colorado public colleges and universities.
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 2
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents Association IB Parent Observations
• Your student does not have to be the smartest kid in class to do well in
IB…but he/she will need to put in the work
• IB students have all kinds of personalities
• IB is stressful for parents and kids at times, particularly senior year –
learning early how to prioritize and manage time are keys to success
• LHS counselors and the IB staff are super important. They provide
guidance on course selection and IB degree point requirements.
• IB students are proud of themselves and the program. Besides
learning incredible things, they discover so much about themselves.
• Sometimes a student will determine that IB does not work for them.
This is not a failure, simply a change in direction.
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 3
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents AssociationCollege: IB Alone Isn’t Enough
Your student will tell his/her story many times –The more interesting, the better
College application requirements:
• Written references
• Personal essays
• Answers to specific questions
• Portfolios
• Auditions
Resume development begins in 9th grade
• Summer programs
• Internships
• Specific volunteer activities
• Community service
• Academic and sports letters; Clubs
• Awards, accolades, achievement
• Leadership positions
• Work experience
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 4
Your school counselors and teachers will be
writing college reference letters.
A resume which highlights your student’s
accomplishments and uniqueness will help
them immensely.
Senior Year: Students should consider creating a
LinkedIn account LinkedIn: Log In or Sign Up and/or a
video log of achievements
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents Association Community
How do freshman make friends? • Through LHS clubs, sports, social events, and Snapchat – maybe even by socializing in the hall during
passing periods or at lunch. Read about IB Best Practices here
• IB Mentorship Program – incoming freshman is matched with an IB junior. Contact IB coordinator Joellen Kramer here
How do parents make friends?• By attending and supporting their student in school and sports events
• Through involvement in LHS Booster clubs, Parent Teacher Student Association PTSA, and the LHS - IBPA
• Chatting via the private LHS - IBPA Facebook Parents page
My student needs help in a subject – Help!• Walk in peer tutoring during the student’s off block in LHS room D200 or if you want to sign up, access the
sign-up page here
• Teacher staffed LHS Study Deck during the student’s off block
I know a LHS family that needs help – what can I do?• Access Lakewood High School Community and Family Resources page here
• Access LHS – IBPS resources page here
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 5
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents Association IB Parent Opinions
“It's not for every student - let them choose.
In terms of college preparation, the IB program is
worth it for the Extended Essay experience alone.”
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 6
“As a current IB senior parent, I’ve been very
impressed with Lakewood’s IB program. It brings
high-achieving kids together and creates a
wonderful community within a pretty large school
body. We are grateful to the IB teachers and staff
who provide the rigor and support for our kids.
These kids not only excel academically, but they
tend to find one another in many areas - socially,
sports, theater, music and other club interests.
We are glad we chose LHS IB!”
“We came from a small school
and wanted to expose our
daughter to large school life
sooner rather than it coming
as a surprise in college, later.
The Lakewood IB program
offered academic structure,
friendships, and opportunities
for achievement that she might
not have pursued elsewhere.
We are proud of our daughter
and proud of Lakewood.”
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents Association
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 7
Did you know….
LHS’ IB diploma pass rate has consistently been
95-97%. The 2021 world-wide IB diploma pass
rate was 88.96%
https://www.ibo.org/news/news-list/more-than-170000-students-across-the-world-receive-ib-results/https://goldentranscript.net/stories/lakewood-high-school-continues-its-high-ib-pass-rate,276860
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents Association
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 8
Popular Questions
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents Association IB Timeline/Major Milestones
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 9
Freshman
IB Prep
AUG
• Freshman Orientation
JAN
• Honors Course
Selection
MAY
• AP Testing
• Summer Honors
homework
8th Grade
OCT – DEC
• IB Info Night
• 8th Grade
Shadowing Days
DEC - JAN
• LHS Enrollment
• IB Prep Application
Day
FEB
• IB Honors Course
Selection
APR
• Incoming Freshman
Orientation
• Summer Honors
homework (if
applicable)
Sophomore
IB Prep
AUG
• School Begins
JAN
• Sophomore Decision
(IB Program)
• IB Course Selection
MAY
• AP Testing
• Summer Honors/AP
homework
Junior
IB Program
AUG
• CAS Activity (All year)
JAN
• IB Course Selection
• TOK Course
• EE Introduction
FEB
• College Planning Night
APR
• IA Assessments
MAY
• CAS Portfolio
Submitted
• IB/AP Testing
• Summer IB Homework
JUN-AUG
• EE Research and Draft
Senior
IB Program
AUG
• CAS Activity (Continued)
SEP – NOV
• College Information
Meetings/Fairs
OCT - JAN
• EE Submitted
• College Applications
• Financial Aid
Applications
• Scholarship Applications
MAR
• LHS – IBPA Scholarship
Application Opens
• IA Assessments
APR
• LHS – IBPA Scholarship
Application Closes
MAY
• CAS Portfolio Submitted
• IB/AP Testing
• IB Senior Banquet
• LHS Graduation
JAN – Following Year
• IB Diploma Ceremony
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents Association Key Links
Lakewood High School Home - Lakewood High School (jeffcopublicschools.org)
Lakewood High School IB Program Home (weebly.com)
International Baccalaureate OrganizationInternational education - International Baccalaureate® (ibo.org)
Lakewood High School IB Parents AssociationHome (weebly.com)
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 10
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents AssociationLHS IB Administration and
LHS Teachers
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 11
Daniel Bock
Principal
303.982.7157
Joellen Kramer
IB Coordinator
303.982.7121
Joann Giusto
IB Secretary
303.982.7107
LHS Teachers
Business & Technology
English as a Second Language
Family & Consumer Science
Individual Instruction
Language Arts
Library
Mathematics
Music
Performing Arts
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Technology Arts
World Languages
Visual Arts
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents Association LHS Counselors
and Social Workers
Counselor and Social Worker Contact Info
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 12
• LHS counselors and social workers play a major role in the
success of a LHS graduate – IB or otherwise
• They serve over 2,000 LHS students – It is important that
your counselor knows you and your student. Reach out
via email to introduce yourself. Meet in person, if possible,
even if it is a quick hello at a meeting or event.
• They are a constant throughout a student’s career at LHS,
particularly in support of his/her academic progression Counseling - Lakewood High School (jeffcopublicschools.org)
General Areas
o Class planning/registrationo 9th Grade Transition
o College Planning
o Career Planning
o Social/Emotional
o Transcripts
o Resources
o Student Opportunities
Mission Statement
To empower, support and guide every student on
their quest for self-discovery and self-actualization.
Click here for
additional
information on
things
counselors can
help with
College Application InfoCollege Fairs
College EventsCollege Visits
College Fly-In OpportunitiesCollege Planning Night for Juniors
Financial AidScholarship Information
Higher Ed Admission RecommendationsSAT & ACT Testing
Gap YearResources
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents AssociationExtended Essay (EE),
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS),
Internal Assessment (IA)• The Extended Essay is a 4,000-word research paper completed by a diploma candidate in one of the IB subject areas
• Early in second semester of the junior year, IB diploma candidates receive a copy of the Extended Essay Guidelines with specific deadline dates and copies of the forms to be submitted
• Students may select the IB subject area for research. A subject LHS faculty member will be selected as the student's EE supervisor. This research project is a scholarly pursuit done by the student under the supervision of the faculty member, working with the student approximately 4-5 hours maximum over the course of the year.
• The Extended Essay must meet the guidelines established by IB and the guidelines established by the faculty expert.
• Extended Essays cannot include the same topics completed for Internal Assessments in IB classes. Furthermore, two or more diploma candidates can not submit essays on the same topic.
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 13
• CAS is at the heart of the IB Diploma Program. It enables
students to enhance their personal and interpersonal
development through experiential learning and helps students
develop their own identities. Students also learn about the
importance of reflection and developing self awareness.
Students’ CAS experience can stay with them long after they
have graduated. Students document CAS in junior and senior
years.
Creativity - the arts and other experiences that involve
creative thinking.
Activity - physical exertion contributing to a healthy
lifestyle.
Service - an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a
learning benefit for the student.
For student development to occur, CAS should involve:
o Real, purposeful activities with significant
outcomes
o Personal challenge -- tasks must extend the
student and be achievable in scope
o Thoughtful consideration, such as planning,
reviewing progress and reporting
o Reflection on outcomes and personal learning
Internal Assessment
Teacher assessment is used for most IB courses. This includes:
• Oral work in languages
• Fieldwork in geography
• Laboratory work in the sciences
• Investigations in mathematics
• Artistic performances
• EE, CAS, and IA are mandatory components of the IB
diploma program
• Help your student by brainstorming ideas for EE and CAS
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents Association
IB and AP at LHS
• Internationally based, globally focused college prep program
• LHS IB grads report that they are more prepared for college
• Comprehensive approach to a wide variety of culture, subjects, and fields of study. Focus on critical thinking and writing.
• IB diploma awarded in addition to LHS diploma
• Standard Level (SL – 1 year) and High Level (HL- 2 years ) classes in 6 subject areas:
Language and Literature Language Acquisition
Individuals and Society Sciences
Mathematics Arts
• Core Approaches
o Extended Essay – 4,000-word essay researched and written between junior and senior year
o Theory of Knowledge – “How I know what I know”
o Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) – student documents personal and interpersonal development through activities
o Internal Assessment – Teacher assessment of student learning, a component in the final grade of an IB class
• IB tests in May
• Weighted GPA – classes more rigorous, A = 5 rather than 4
• College credit based on qualifying test scores Getting IB diploma credit at US colleges and universities | IB Community Blog (ibo.org)
• US based - administered by the College Board AP Central for Education Professionals | College Board
• Individual Classes – some in a compressed timeframe such as one semester
• In-depth, focused approach to subject
• Helpful when pursuing a defined, advanced subject pathway
• Large amount of data (dates, names) to memorize and process
• No extracurricular requirements
• Maximum of three AP courses taken at a time recommended, meet with LHS Administration to discuss adding additional courses
• Student asked to sign the AP Contract/Agreement verifying awareness of the academic challenge of the AP curriculum
• AP tests in May
• Weighted GPA – classes more rigorous, A = 5 rather than 4
• College credit based on qualifying test scores AP Credit Policy Search – AP Students – College Board
• AP courses offered at LHS AP Courses & LHS - LHS Advanced Placement (weebly.com)
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 14
LHS IB Home (weebly.com) LHS Advanced Placement Home (weebly.com)
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents AssociationCollege and Career Planning Tool
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 15
Student and family access to a web-based platform that
provides a variety of features:
Organization and Administration
• Resume
• Journal
• Task and goal setting
• Test scores
Self Discovery -Tests to understand:
• Personality
• Learning styles
• Skills and strength
• Career interest surveys
Careers
• Career fields and clusters
• Career pathways
• 1,068 video interview with leaders in their fields
Colleges
• College research and matching tools
• College comparison
• College visit schedules
• Transcript/letter of recommendation request management
• Common Application interface and submission
LHS - IBPALAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Parents Association References
ACT Org
The ACT - Solutions for College and Career Readiness | ACT
College Board – SAT and AP
The SAT | College Board
AP Central for Education Professionals | College Board
Colorado Dept of Education
International Baccalaureate (IB) Option | CDE (state.co.us)
International Baccalaureate Organization
International education - International Baccalaureate® (ibo.org)
Lakewood High School
Home - Lakewood High School (jeffcopublicschools.org)
Lakewood High School IB Parents Association
Home (weebly.com)
Naviance
College & Career Readiness Technology Solution | Naviance
LHS - IBPA is a 501(c)3 organization ---Tax ID Number: 46-1450238 16
