Welcome BackPresented by:Mrs. Brewer

Updates• Ms. Canales: New Assistant Principal

• Mr. Ulrich will be taking over for IB Chem• Excellent fit, Chemistry/Biochemistry

background, experience from UWF

• Reminder: College essay and resume still due first day for IB English 4

• Reading list: Start the year ready

The Core Curriculum

Group 3:History

Group 1: English

Group 4:Biology

ChemistryPhysics

Group 6: Arts/

Elective

Group 5: Math

Group 2:Foreign Languag

e

Typically 12th Grade Schedule:1.IB English 4

2.IB French 5, IB Spanish 5, ( IB Span AB 2)

3.IB Contemporary History 2

4.IB Biology 3, IB Chemistry 3, IB Physics 2/3

5.IB Statistics, IB Calculus, AP Cal BC (Math SL), IB Math HL

6. IB Art 2/3 , IB Theatre 2/3 or have taken another 6th subject (IB Geography, 2nd Science)

7. IB Theory of Knowledge 2

-Elective• NO SCHEDULE CHANGES UNLESS

THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM

CENTER of the CIRCLE

Theory of Knowledge

Creativity, Action, Service

Extended Essay

Extended Essay• Maximum of 4,000 words

• Needs to be turned in by the first day or else…

• Completion grade for TOK

• Additional suggestions from mentors will be given to you for final revisions

• Then, students will have a few weeks to revise until the final copy is due

• If you had Dr. Strong for a mentor, please see me afterwards!!!

Extended Essay Continued

• EE will be an additional TOK grade based on your final paper

• Use website: www.phsibsupport.org• Click Students &

Parents • Click EE • Review subject

guides• Externally graded

by IB from A to E

• If you receive an E, you will not receive your IB diploma even if you have enough points!!!

• Example: This has happened each year

• Plagiarizing will result in NO diploma

General problems with EE

• Not following IB subject guidelines– www.phsibsupport.org

• Wrong subject area entirely– Can result in an E

• Teacher’s grade predications are often higher than actual EE grade

• Waiting until last minute– You will not have time senior year so do

a good job NOW!

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGETOK•TOK class in 12th grade:

•One oral presentation in the fall • TOK paper responding to choice of set question (1,000-words)

•Plagiarizing will result in NO diploma

•With TOK essay and EE grade, students can be awarded up to 3 points towards IB diploma

•Take advantage of this opportunity

Students can not earn an E in TOK or on their EE or they will not receive an IB diploma

A-Excellent

B-Good

C-Satisfactory

D-Mediocre

E-Elementary

N-No Grade

CAS• Every CAS activity must have a

reflection• CAS supervisors cannot be family

members• Seniors will need to have two meetings

regarding CAS• 1st meeting: Ms. Simmons (during

college meeting)• 2nd meeting: Exit Interviews

– (April)– Reflections / 8 learning outcomes

• Honor code must be followed for CAS– It is for your benefit

• No official CAS Coordinator due to funding

CAS is NOT:• Family duty• Experience that only benefits the

student• Part of a diploma program subject, TOK,

or your extended essay• An activity:

• Without a responsible adult• Where student receives grade,

payment, or reward• Profit seeking

CAS is:• Aimed to challenge students to try new and

different things and thus challenge them to adapt, reflect, grow and develop

CAS DEADLINES• IB CAS: Continue logging

activities in ManageBac.

• Continual activities can be grouped together

• At least 100 hours, most of which should be completed by April 1st and should include one sustained, collaborative project integrating at least two categories of C/A/S.

• Evidence of 8 learning outcomes and reflections are due at the time of the exit interview.

• For more information contact Ms. Simmons

www.phsibsupport.org-Students & Parents <CAS

Web-based record-keeping via ManageBAC:www.phs.managebac.com-Instructions on website

How to Earn IB diploma

IB EXAMINATIONS:

• 2 components:• Internal Assessment• External

Assessment • Exams called Papers • For Art & Theatre: Portfolios/Production

• No make-up for IB Exams

INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS •Internal assessments are

graded by classroom teacher and moderated by an IB examiner

•Internal assessment also determine final points awarded for each subject•It is NOT only the exam that matters but the internal assessments effect the final points

ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN

EnglishPapers (Exams) 70% -2 IB exams

Internal Assessments 30%-World Lit paper/Oral/IOP

Foreign LanguagePapers (Exams) 70% - 2 IB exams

Internal Assessments 30%-Oral/Writ Asg

HistoryPapers (Exams) 80%- 2 IB exams

Internal Assessments 20%-IA paper

ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWNMathPapers (Exams) 80%- 2 IB

exams

Internal Assessment 20% (exploration/project)

SciencePapers (Exams) 80%- 3 IB

exams

Internal Assessments 20%- One IA lab

ArtExternal Portfolio 60% Internal Assessment 40%

TheatreExternal Assessment 50%Internal Assessment 50%

Earning the IB Diploma

• Earn high school diploma in June; notified of IB diploma results in July• Seniors-your IB personal code and pin is how

you log in ibo.org to see if you received diploma

• 6 Subjects – 1-7 points in each• Diploma = Must earn minimum of 24

points7-Excellent6-Very Good5-Good4-Satisfactory3-Mediocre2-Poor1-Very Poor

What is the difference?• It is NOT a difference in quality of

instruction, only quantity of instructional time

-HL = 240 hours (2 years)-SL = 150 hours• Difference also lies in the number of

assessments per subject

• At least three courses must be taken at the “Higher Level” and 3 are to be taken at the “Standard Level.” • Some students do 4HL/2SL

Higher Level vs. Standard Level

Higher Level Options

• English-all students take• History-all students take• Biology, Chemistry, Physics• Visual Arts• Theatre• -French/Spanish (very strong

coursework in MS necessary)• -Math (strong coursework in MS)

Standard Level Options

• Spanish/French• Math Studies• Math SL (Calculus)• World Geography• Visual Arts• Theatre• Additional Science:

– Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Diploma Point BreakdownStudents must have 24 points or higher to receive

diploma

Failing conditions include:• E on TOK or Extended Essay• CAS requirements have not been met• 1 in any subject level• 2 awarded three or more times• 3 awarded four or more times• Students earned fewer than 12 HL points

• For students taking four higher levels, the three highest grades count

• 10 students had enough points but not enough HL last year

• Candidates gained fewer than 9 points on SL subjects

• IN ALL CASES, THE CANDIDATE MUST NOT BE GUILTY OF MALPRACTICE/CHEATING

IB RESULTS• Who checked their

results?• Review your results:

– Did you pass? Are you on track?– If not, what subjects can you receive a higher

score to compensate?– Are you aware of how your internal

assessments effect your results?

• Know your strengths and weaknesses to maximize the possibility for the diploma!

Take Control Of Your Future• Do your best and do NOT procrastinate• Attendance-you MUST be at school

– Be on time– Do not miss school to make up work– Do not skip classes

• Find a system to be organized and stay on track with your assignments– IA calendar

• You are the leaders now!– Follow the school rules– Be good examples– Be humble

Ms. Simmons: IB Counselor

What are the Advantages of graduating from the IB Program?

• IB is widely recognized by the World’s leading universities.

• Earn college credit, in many cases allowing you to skip over entry-level courses.

• Develop study habits and time management skills.

• Increased scholarship opportunities.

Earning College Credit through IB!

• Most universities reward your IB exam results with college-credit; however, the exam scores and awarded college credit varies by university.

• To learn what IB scores are needed for college-credit, students can check out the IBO website at http://www.ibo.org/country/index.cfm– select the United States– choose a college or university– *remember to follow-up with the

individual universities admissions websites for the most up to date criteria

Villanova University Villanova University recognizes the rigors of the IB

curriculum and grants placement and/or credit for the following Higher Level IB scores and University course equivalents:

How prestigious universities view the IB program

“A student’s high school courses and curriculum is the most important factor in the selection process complimented by all of the other pieces in the application.  We see the IB as a challenging curriculum, with higher and standard level courses as well as the TOK and extended essay.  As a staff, we respect IB very much and see applicants from all over the world in the IB curriculum.  The community service component of the IB is also highly respected as students engage in outreach to their communities as a part of their holistic school requirements.  We also note the extended essay subject and the opportunity for students to research and write in a way they have not been challenged to do so before or in other types of curriculums.  The IB is a wonderful program. ” Jodi Robinson, Director of Admissions

Does being in the IB program help obtain

scholarships?

• Class of 2015: $14 plus million dollars awarded for 98 students

• Class of 2015: 98% of IB students received Bright Future Scholarships

• Several universities award earning the IB diploma with scholarships– AUTOMATIC FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES

SCHOLARSHIP

• Also check out the IBO website for college and university scholarships at: http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/scholarships/

College Timeline

• Refer to PHS IB website at phsibsupport.org under the College tab for a complete timeline of the college admissions process for high school students.

• IB College Counselor  – Meet at least one time during the college

admission/selection process– Sign up for a time on the calendar outside Mrs. Gilson’s office

• Important for seniors to register for final SAT/ACT– ACT: September 12TH , October 24TH – SAT: October 3rd , November 7TH

IB DIPLOMA

WE BELIEVE IN YOU BUT DO YOU

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF?

YOU HAVE TWO CHOICES….TO SURVIVE OR SUCCEED

YOUR FUTURE IS IN YOUR HANDS

DECIDE WHAT YOU WANTBE PREPARED & MOTIVATEDAND BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

STUDENT SURVEY FOR FIVE YEAR EVALUATION