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Grade 10 Course Selection Night
Hello!Michael RelfIB & AP CoordinatorHS Guidance - Office [email protected]
About me22 Years teachingGeography, History, Theory of KnowledgeUK, Venezuela, Jordan, PhilippinesIB examiner / Workshop Leader 3 Children - Non IB!
About me10 Years counselingLos Angeles, Taiwan, China, PhilippinesNo Children - All Non IB!
Full TeamMr DaoudMs CappuccioMr McQueenMs CheahMs Grier
Today’s Agenda1. Provide Information to Help You Make
Good Choices2.Give Some College Perspectives on the
Choices3.Answer Questions4.Best Ways to Spend Your Summer 5.Important Testing Information
Decisions...●Need to choose - March 6-10●Digital selection system - parent
notification●Discussion process●Waiver-Support system
Choices...What pathways and subjects should I choose and why?
3 School Curriculum Options
Partial IB Diploma -Courses
(20%)
Full IB Diploma
(80%)
ISM Diploma Non-IB
ISM Graduation Requirements
VS
“Holistic” Predicted
Grades/IB
Testing:
ACT / SAT
Option 1: The Full IB Diploma
Life in the 21st century, in an
interconnected, globalized world,
requires critical-thinking skills and a
sense of international-mindedness,
something that International
Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Program
students come to know and understand.
International Baccalaureate Philosophy...
•Inquirers
•Knowledgeable
•Thinkers
•Communicators
•Principled
•Open-Minded
•Caring
•Risk-Takers
•Balanced
•Reflective
‘The Learner Profile’& IS Manila Mission
3 Higher Level + 3 Standard Level ChoicesHours240 Vs 150
ContentMore & Deeper
AssessmentMore requirements, different standards
Key Choice Decisions+ Where am I going to achieve greatest success
and enjoyment? + What do I really need?
Extended EssayCompulsory 4000 research essay for IB Diploma students
Core ElementsTheory of KnowledgeCompulsory Philosophy / Thinking course for IB diploma students
CASCreativity / Action ServiceService Compulsory for all students at ISM - IB DP or not! - Other elements are Diploma requirements
How is it Assessed?6 subjects - scale 1- 7 pointsTotal subject score potential = 42 Points
ToK + Extended essay = 3 points
Total maximum Score = 45
ISM Performance in IB DiplomaWorld Av. Score = 30 PointsISM Average = 35.5
150,000 students May 2016201 score 45 (2 at ISM)
79% Pass Rate100% Pass rate at ISM
What Subject Choices do I Have?
Group 1 - Studies in language & LiteratureEnglish LiteratureThe Traditional English Lit course - novels, plays, poetry etc...
English language & LiteratureLess Lit… but with additional language in cultural contexts, media, communication etc...
Korean LitSame as English Lit… just in Korean First Language must be Korean
Japanese LitSame as English Lit… just in JapaneseFirst language must be Japanese
Filipino LitSame as English Lit… just in FilipinoNot an easy option!
Self-Taught (SL Only)ScheduledTutorMr LightbownLiterature Study
Group 2 - Language AcquisitionFrenchSL / HL / Ab Initio
SpanishSL / HL / Ab Initio
MandarinSL / HL / Ab InitioNew Option
Key ConsiderationsLanguage pathways generally set - Grade 9 & 10 course and level should ideally be pursuedBetter to achieve proficiency in one language than to try manyAb Initio is not an easy option!
Group 3 - Social Studies / HumanitiesGeography SL/HLFamiliar - Global studies following on from grade 9 course
History SL/HLWorld History Course
Psychology SL/HLUnfamiliar Course -Information Feb 8th Assembly
Economics SL/HLUnfamiliar Course -Information Feb 8th Assembly
Business Management SL/HLUnfamiliar Course -Information Feb 8th Assembly
Global Politics SL/HLNew Course - Information Feb 8th Assembly
Group 3 & 4 - Environmental Systems & SocietiesKey Information - Transdisciplinary Subject!
+ ESS - can be taken as your Group 3 subject+ ESS - can be taken as your Group 4 subject+ ESS - can be taken to cover BOTH group 3 and 4! - Freedom to do
other subjects!
Unfamiliar subject - find out more on Feb 8th
Group 4 - The SciencesPhysicsFamiliar - Grade 10 Physics -leads easily to HLIntegrated Science good preparation for SL
ChemistryFamiliar - Grade 10 Chemistry -leads easily to HLIntegrated Science good preparation for SL
BiologyFamiliar - Grade 10 Biology -leads easily to HLIntegrated Science good preparation for SL
Sports Exercise & Health ScienceUnfamiliar Course -Information Feb 8th Assembly Slot - Social Studies corridor
Computer ScienceShould have some programming / coding skills to succeed here.
Design TechnologyNo prerequisite but experience in intro / explore DT or robotics would be an advantage
Group 4 - SciencesKey Considerations
+ Science pathways are determined to some extent by grade 9 / 10 choices
+ Not Fixed! - Integrated science does allow HL single sciences+ Some US colleges prefer traditional sciences+ Some Career paths require certain sciences - Medicine = Bio /
Chem+ Engineering traditionally = Physics / Chem+ HL Physics needs at least SL Math
Group 5 - MathematicsMath Studies Math SL Math HL
Key ConsiderationsYou will receive a teacher recommendation for best Math level for you… best to abide by thisCan Change - it is a recommendation onlyCheck college / course / country requirement carefully… important!
Group 6 - The Arts - (Optional Group)FilmInto / Explore would be helpful but not necessary
TheatreInto / Explore would be helpful but not necessary
Visual ArtsInto / Explore would be helpful but not necessary
Key ConsiderationsNo Exams!Consider stress / balance / EnjoymentPortfolio / examples of work requirements for collegeDon’t under-value the arts!
I need to take two sciences!!
AP classes are preferred in the USA admissions process.
I HAVE to take the same language all four years.
IB students have no life!
The ARTS are not as important in the IB program/college admissions process.
If I want to study business, I should take IB Biz Mngmt & IB Economics.
I MUST take the full IB if I want to attend college outside of the USA.
I won’t get into college if I take Math Studies.
I am not smart if I do not do the full IB.
Option 2: The Partial IB Diploma
The IB Partial diplomaThe student can sit a range of IB courses and exams to suit themselves
No requirements in terms of Groups
No requirements in terms of HL / SL
No Extended essay or Theory of Knowledge
Freedom & Flexibility
What does this look like?Up to 6 subject optionsAny Level
Ability to combine with other ISM courses as a mixed programme of study
Potential for more vocational focus: e.g. Computer ScienceThe Arts
Lower Stress Curriculum - but still very rigorous
Credits still available at college for exams successfully completed
+ 1 Year Courses
+ Flexibility
+ College level / credit
Advanced Placement (AP) Taught AP Options at ISM
+ AP US History
+ AP Human Geography
+ AP Literature & Composition
Advanced Placement (AP)
Options to sit other AP exams
Any AP subject is testable at ISM
- Registration through IB office
Caution:Not an easy undertakingNecessary?Workload
Student Example 1 - Non IBJunior Year:
Math SL
History SL
Chemistry SL
English HL
Economics HL
Comp Sci HL
AP US History
Senior Year:
Math SL
History SL
Chemistry SL
English HL
Economics HL
Comp Sci HL
Physics HL Year 1
Student Example 2 - Non IBJunior Year:
-Math HL
-IB Visual Arts HL
-English SL
-Physics SL
-Economics SL
-Design & Tech SL
-Photography
Senior Year:
-Math HL
-IB Visual Arts HL
-English SL
-Physics SL
-Economics SL
-Design & Tech SL
-Graphic
Design/Animation
Student Example 3 - Full IBJunior Year:
-Math HL
-Physics HL
-IB Visual Arts HL
-French SL
-Economics SL
-English SL
-TOK/EE
Senior Year:
-Math HL
-Physics HL
-IB Visual Arts HL
-French SL
-Economics SL
-English SL
-TOK/EE
Student Example 4 - Full IBJunior Year:
-Math HL
-Economics HL
-Spanish HL
-Env. Systems &
Societies SL
-Chemistry SL
-Global Politics SL
-TOK/EE
Senior Year:
-Math HL
-Economics HL
-Spanish HL
-Env. Systems &
Societies SL
-Chemistry SL
-Global Politics SL
-TOK/EE
Option 3: The International School Manila High School Diploma
Graduation RequirementsAll students are eligible for awarding of the ISM High School Diploma as long as graduation requirements are met.
Accredited US High School Diploma - CIS / WASCAny concerns - see counselor
Internal Exam TrackStudents can choose / opt to follow any course as a non-examined option
Much scope and flexibility - but less academic rigour
Next Steps - Think & Talk… to everybody - but take the advice with a ‘pinch of salt’ - personal
opinions vary!
Unfamiliar SubjectsFeb 8th Social Studies Corridor
Small Group SessionsFeb 9 - 28 - chance to discuss with counsellors
Parent & Student NightChoices Meeting Info Night 6:00-8:00 FAT Feb 7
Remember most lives are not like this...
ISM Harvard Millionaire
They are more like this...
questions?
Break Time (5 min)
Advantages & Disadvantages + Rigour+ Workload+ Necessity+ Flexibility+ Balance Vs
Challenge
● College Requirements
● National Requirements
● Enjoyment
