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Middle Years, Diploma, and Career Programmes
Education for Thriving in the 21st Century
Purpose of tonight’s meeting
What has changed?
What is IB? Why consider IB?
What are the IB Middle Years, IB Diploma, and IB Career Programmes?
How do I get into MHS IB Programmes?
No more applications/ wider access
“PDP” label replaced by “Honors”
All students complete the Personal Project
Change in IB Social Studies sequencing grades 10-12.
Some new IB courses
• Globalization• Continually evolving technologies• Economic challenges
(government debt, unemployment, personal finances)
• Cultural diversity• Less predictability & stability• More responsibility, accountability,
productivity
NEW REALITY
A 21st century education must prepare students for
1) jobs that do not exist today, 2) 7-10 job/career changes in their
lives, and 3) participating in a global workforce
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A broad, balanced, challenging curriculum Development of critical-thinking, problem solving,
and reflective skills Development of research skills Development of independent learning skills Development of intercultural understanding A globally recognized university entrance qualification.
INQUIRYQuestioningDiscussing
ResearchingInvestigating
CommunicatingApplying
SynthesizingConnecting
DoingReflecting
Grades 9—10Adjusting to rigors &
freedom of high school
Grades 11-12Preparing for rigors &
responsibilities of college
IB Middle Years Programme
IB Career Programme
IB Diploma Programme
9-10
11-12
11-12
All MHS 9th & 10th
graders are IB MYP students –
Honors or Regular
Blends the rigor of IB Diploma with
real-world career competencies
Recognized world-wide as the best preparation
for university. Yields 2 diplomas:
Georgia HS Diploma & the IB Diploma
IB Middle Years
Certificate
6-8 MYP Courses
MYP Assessments
Personal Project
Service
MYP Curriculum Model(Honors courses prepare you to continue in IB)
French or Spanishel 1
9th Literature/Composition
Algebra I
Geometry
Accel Algebra I / Geom
Accel Geom / Alg II
Honors Citizenship + Econ
American Government
Physical Science
9th Physics
Personal Fitness+ HealthNeeded by grade 12 to graduate
Band Choir
Hnrs Drama Dance
Visual Arts Video
CTAE pathway
Honors, Pre-Honors & Regular MYP 9th grade English
Personal Project managed through MYP English class for all 9th graders
IB Diploma & IB Career Programmes
For motivated, high achieving university-bound students6 subject areas
For motivated, university-bound students
• 6 subject areas5 prescribed, 1 elective
• Rigorous examinations at end of each course
• Theory of Knowledge course• Extended Essay• Creative, Activity & Service scribed, 1 elective
3 studied at high level, 3 at standardExtended EssayCreative, Action & Service activities
IB Diploma Curriculum – 2 Years
Diploma Programme
IB Diploma
Six 2-year IB courses
IB exams
Theory of Knowledge
Creative, Activity, Service
Extended Essay
English (2 choices) French (3 levels) Spanish (3 levels) History Psychology Biology Chemistry
Physics Environmental Science Math (3 levels) Music Film Theatre Theory of Knowledge
English2nd LanguageHistoryScienceMathToKElective
• Accepts challenges
• Strong academic preparation
• Valid GPA
• Top student
• Consistent performance
• International standing
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Awareness of holistic nature of learning
• Strong oral presentation skills
• Community engagement
• Reliable recommendations
• Maturity & responsibility
… about the IB Diploma graduate
Diploma Programme
IB Career Curriculum – 2 Years
IB Career Programme
For motivated students who want a
career in one of the offered pathways
• 1 career pathway• 2 IB Diploma courses + exams• Foreign language study• Personal & Professional Skills course• Reflective Project• Service Learning project
Leads to an IB Career Certificate
IB Career Certificate
1 Career Pathway
2 or more IBDP
courses + IB exams
Reflective Project
Foreign Language
Service
Personal & Professional Skills Class
Examples
Culinary+
IB Lit & Lang+
IB Chemistry+
IB French
Early Childhood Ed
+IB Lit & Lang
+IB
Psychology+
IB Biology
Graphics+
IB Lit & Lang+
IB Math
Ethical use of
pesticides &
antibiotics
IB Career-related Certificate
AFJROTC+
IB Lit & Lang+
IB History
STEM Pre-engineering
+IB Lit & Lang
+IB Math HL
+IB Chemistry
• Academic Strength of 2 (or more) IB Diploma courses
• International perspectives
• Research and writing skills
• Well-roundedness
• Career-related competencies
• Practical, real world experiences
… the IB Career Certificate
IB Career Programme
And with 8 classes each year …
there’s room for non-IB electives, too(dance, band, AFJROTC, STEM, apprenticeships – you
name it!)
Flexibility & Options
English Math
Science Social Studies
2nd
Language Choice
Choice Choice
Flexibility & Options
English Math
Science Social Studies
2nd
Language Choice
Choice Choice
STEM
pathway?
AFJROTC?
Other?
Full IB DiplomaGrades 11&12
Flexibility & Options
English Math
Science Social Studies
Choice Choice
Choice Choice
Select IB coursesGrades 11&12
Flexibility & Options
English Math
Science Social Studies
Career Pathway
Personal & Prof Skills
Choice Choice
IBIB
IB Career ProgramGrades 11&12
One year at a time…
• No pressure to decide everything at once• Plans may change from year to year• Keep all options open as long as you can
Strength
MAGNET
1-2 Areas
Limited
Varies by school
Varies by school
Varies by school
IB DIPLOMA
All IB Areas
Options open
Consistent & verifiable
Stringent & consistent
Consistent, IB requires
Change paths
Teacher Training
Accreditation
Curriculum
Rigor
AP
Yes, college level, 1 yr
Taught in isolation
Improve strengths
For “good” test-taker; ½ multi- choice; 1 shot
Memorization
IB DIPLOMA
Yes, college level, 2 yr
Cross-curricular
Improve strengths & weaknesses
Multi-modal, good or poor test-taker, not multi-choice
Research, presentation, critical thinking, fluency, application, global thinking
Relevance
Skill development
Exam
Growth
IB
• Consistent, known standards/curriculum
• Most rigorous
• Emphasis on research, writing, metacognition, global links, application
AP
• Academically rigorous
• Individual courses
• No research
• Facts vs application
Move On When Ready
• Curriculum/rigor vary with instructor
• Less nurturing environment
• Developmental maturity
9th Grade
9th Grade Typical Schedule
7:20 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Alternating Day Block 8 classes, 4 each day A Day, B Day 90-min classes 45-min extra help 30-min lunch
Block A Day B Day
1 Graphic Design Accel Algebra/Geom
2 Honors French II Physics I
3 Honors Economics Visual Arts I
4 Personal Fitness Honors English
Nora’s schedule
CORE ACADEMIC
English (20) Math (18) Science (18) History (6) Other Social
Studies (9) French (8) Spanish (10)
• Dance (8)• Film (5)• Theatre (8)• Drawing (4)• Painting (4)• Sculpting (4)• Music
• Choral (3)• Instrumental (7)• Theory (5)
World class facility
Architecture (4) Broadcasting (5) Business (6) Culinary Arts (3) Digital Design (4) Engineering (4) Early Childhood Ed (4) Graphic Production (3)
• Graphic Design (3)
• Healthcare (3)
• JROTC – Air Force (4)
• Law/Public Safety (3)
• Marketing (3)
• Food/Nutrition (3)
• Programming (3)
• Sports Medicine (3)
Internships
Competition Teams
New for 2016• Biotechnology (STEM)• Game Design
IB Subject 9th 10th 11th 12th
Class of 2020 Middle Years Certificate (Choose
Honors courses for DP/CP)
IB Diploma/ IBCP Course choices
English Honors 9th Lit/Comp
Pre-Honors 9th Lit/Comp
Honors World Lit IB Literature I
IB Language & Literature I
IB Literature II
IB Language & Literature II
Language B French I, Hon II, IB III
Spanish I, Hon II, IB III
French Hon II, IB III, AP
Spanish Hon II, IB III, AP
French IB III, SL
Spanish IB III, SL
French SL, HL, AP
Spanish SL, HL, AP
Social Studies Honors Economics &
Honors Citizenship
AP World History IB History of the Americas I IB History of the Americas
II
Science Honors 9th Physics
Physical Science
Honors Biology &
Honors Chemistry
Biology
IB Biology I
IB Chemistry I
IB Physics I
4x4 Chem + IB Env Sys & Soc I
IB Biology II
IB Chemistry II
IB Physics II
IB Env Sys & Soc II
Math Algebra I
Geometry
Accel Alg/Geom
Accel Geom/Alg II
Geometry
Algebra II
Accel Geom/Alg II
IB Math SL
Algebra II
IB Math SL (Hon PreCal)
or IB Math Studies
IB Math SL (Hon PreCal)
AP Calculus AB or BC
IB Math Studies
AP Calc AB or BC
AP Statistics or PreCal
AP Calc AB or BC
IB Math HL
Arts/
IB 6th Subject
Hon Drama I, II
Band/Choir
Intro Visual Arts
Dance
Hon Drama Tech
Band/Choir
Vis Arts
Dance
IB Theatre I
AP MusThry+Band/Choir
IB Film I
IB Psychology I
IB Theatre II
IB Music+Band/Choir
IB Film II
IB Psychology II
Technology or
Career Pathway
Tech elective
Pathway
Tech elective
Pathway IBCP Career Pathway IBCP Career Pathway
IB Requirement Personal Project Personal Project
(completion)
TOK (DP) or
Pers & Prof Skills (CP)
(Spring only)
TOK (DP) or
Pers & Prof Skills (CP)
(Fall only)
PE & Health PE & Health (1 sem each) required for graduation (waived for alternative classes/activities; see counselor)
Students living out of district
Must apply as a tuition studentAvailable online
Apply anytime after 1st semester 8th grade(need 1st semester report card)
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Out-of-district students must first apply & gain acceptance to MHS
All students register in the Guidance Office at the end of the school year
MMS students automatically roll up, no re-enrollment necessary
Choose Honors classes at registration to stay on the IB path for 11th/12th grade
Why IB Diploma?• Best preparation • Knowledgeable, caring, well-trained, inspiring teachers• Similarly motivated peers with a shared mission• College credits• 2 Diplomas – Georgia & International• Respected by competitive universities world-wide• Address weaknesses & strengths• IB exams seek to determine what you know, not what you
don’t
Marietta High School(770) 428-2631
• Kristen Green, MYP [email protected]
• Elise Goldstein, IB [email protected]
• Debbie Woolard, IB [email protected]
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Thank you for attending tonightIf you have questions, please contact us
