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WELCOME PARENTS
Class of 2016 Class of 2017
IBDP VS. IBCC
Which direction is right for my child to go forward
in the International Baccalaureate Programme?
A QUICK HISTORY
IB Diploma Programme
Hardaway was authorized as an IB World School in 2002
Hardaway was the first school in Southwest GA to offer IB
Hardaway is the ONLY school in Columbus authorized to offer IB Courses
IB Career-Relate Certificate Hardaway was one of 14
schools in the WORLD to pilot the IBCC Programme in 2011
Hardaway was the first authorized IBCC School in GA
There are only 36 schools in the US authorized to offer this new IB Programme.
IBDP VS IBCC Both focus on International Mindedness
Both center around the Learner Profile Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-Minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
Both contain a college preparatory curriculum
Both have a required CORE
How are they the same?
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
6 Subject Groups:• Language A: Literature• Language Acquisition: Spanish,
French, Latin• Individuals and Societies: History,
Business• Science: Biology, Chemistry,
Environmental• Mathematics: Math Studies,
Mathematics• The Arts: Visual Arts, Theatre Arts,
MusicCore:• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)• Extended Essay (EE)• Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)
IB CAREER-RELATED CERTIFICATEChoice of 2 – 4 IB Subject Groups
Career-Related Studies: Choice of 1 CTAE Pathway• Construction Technology• Healthcare• JROTC – Army• Marketing – Fashion• Marketing – Sports and Entertainment• Programming• Small Business Development• Architectural Drawing and Design – Career
Academy• Automotive Technology – Career Academy• Teacher Cadet – Career AcademyCORE: • Approaches to Learning (ATL)• Reflective Project (RP)• Community and Service (CS)• Language Development
HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT?
Must study one course from each group (6 Diploma Courses)
Must have 3 HL courses and 3 SL courses
Must complete TOK
Must complete EE
Must complete CAS
Must study 2 – 4 Diploma Courses
No requirement on HL vs SL
Must complete ATL
Must complete RP
Must complete CS
Must complete Language Development
Must complete CTAE Pathway
WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Go home and discuss with your child the two programs. Decide together what is the best decision for your child. Complete the form you received when you came in and
return it to Ms. Hampel All forms should be turned into Ms. Hampel by March 28th.
(Your child can turn it in to his/her English or Social Studies teacher or they can turn it in to Ms. Hampel in the Media Center.)
Questions? Email Ms. Hampel at: [email protected]
