CHANDLER HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Programme Goals for

CHANDLER HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Programme

Goals for this meeting: • Parents will understand what the elements are of the IB program and all of the IB options for 11 th and 12 th grade. • Parents will understand the ‘costs’ and ‘values’ associated with being a part of the CHS IB program. • Parents will be able to make an informed decision along with their son or daughter about signing up to participate in the CHS IBDiploma Program, IB Career-Related Program or IB courses.

What is IB? The International Baccalaureate® (IB) aims to do more than other curricula by developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed.

IB learner profile • The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21 st century • As IB learners we strive to be: • • • Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers/Courageous Balanced Reflective

CHS starts IB-MYP CHS starts IB-CP CHS starts Diploma Program – First school in AZ

Holistic admission process and selection for non-merit scholarships 1. GPA 2. ACT/SAT scores 3. Personal Essay 4. Recommendation letters 5. Service and Leadership

IB Diploma Program Curriculum Framework • English Literature • English Language and Literature • • Spanish French German Mandarin • • Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Systems and Societies • Computer Science • • IB History Psychology Economics Environmental Systems and Societies • Mathematics • Math Studies • Visual Arts • Film

Requirements of the IB Diploma Program at CHS: To earn the IB Diploma students must • Complete assessments in each IB subgroup (6 areas) Ø 2 or 3 Standard Level and 3 or 4 Higher Level • Complete Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course (2 sem. ) and paper • Complete an Extended Essay with feedback from an advisor • Fulfill requirements of Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) Ø 50 hours of CREATIVITY Ø 50 hours of ACTION Ø 50 hours of SERVICE

Language A (English) 11 th grade IB English 11 12 th grade IB English 12 (Literature) HL or IB English Language and Literature SL

Language B (Spanish, French, German, Mandarin) 11 th grade Year 3 or Year 4 SL or Year 5 SL 12 th grade (if not testing IB in 11 th grade) Year 4 SL or Year 5 HL or Year 6 HL

Individuals and Societies 11 th grade Am/AZ History or IB Am/AZ History 12 th grade (if you take on-level Am/AZ History in 11 th grade) IB Psychology SL + (reg or AP) US Gov (1 sem. ) + (reg or AP) Econ (1 sem. ) OR IB Economics SL + (reg or AP) US Gov (1 semester) (if you take IB Am/AZ History in 11 th grade) IB US/AZ Govt and Econ HL

Experimental Sciences 11 th grade 12 th grade IB Biology 1 SL or IB Chemistry 1 SL or IB Physics SL or (if no IB test in 11 th grade) IB Biology 1 SL or 2 HL or IB Chemistry 1 SL or 2 HL or IB Physics SL or IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL or IB Computer Science SL

Mathematics 11 th grade 12 th grade Honors Pre Calculus or Honors Brief Calculus or IB Calculus AB or IB Statistics IB Math Studies SL For students that took Honors Pre Calculus 11 th grade or IB Calculus (AB, BC or Calc 3) and/or IB Statistics SL or HL

6 th area: Fine Arts or other 11 th grade IB Visual Arts SL (Jewelry, Ceramics, Drawing, Photography) *Drawing and Photo are 7 th hour T/Th* IB Film I *7 th hour Wed* Or Any IB Science SL or IB Economics SL or IB Psychology SL 12 th grade IB Visual Arts SL or HL IB Film I or II SL or HL Any IB Science SL or HL IB Economics SL IB Psychology SL

Theory of Knowledge course 11 th grade 2 nd semester 12 th grade 1 st semester Offered 6 th hour (daily) or 7 th hour (Mondays only)

Core elements for DIPLOMA CAS Students use online system to log and reflect on: • 50 hours CREATIVITY • 50 hours ACTION • 50 hours SERVICE One key component is a CAS project that spans a period of 8 -15 months and includes elements of at least 2 of the CAS parts. Extended Essay Through TOK class and IB English, students choose a topic to research. They are paired with a faculty advisor to guide them along the way. The 4000 word essay is due in January of 12 th grade.

IB Diploma Program Curriculum Framework • English Literature • English Language and Literature • Spanish • French • German • • Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Systems and Societies • Computer Science • • IB History Psychology Economics Environmental Systems and Societies • Mathematics • Math Studies • Visual Arts • Film

IB Diploma Fees $15 Manage. Bac 11 th Grade $15 Manage. Bac 12 th Grade $175 One-time IB Registration Fee (paid first year you test) $120 per test (x 6) $925 total for IB Diploma TAX CREDIT donations CAN be used to pay all IB fees. Students on Free/Reduced lunch are asked to pay Manage. Bac fees + $20 Reg fee + $20 per test = $175 for IB Diploma Financial Assistance is available. We do not want financial need to keep anyone from pursuing the IB Diploma.

Value of the IB Diploma • • • Students can earn college credit for HL exams Students are very well prepared for college courses By completing a well-rounded academic curriculum, the students are ready to take on the challenges of any career path Students stand out in admission/scholarship process for taking on full program Through CAS, the students further see the value of being an active part of the community – both local and global

Core elements for CAREER PROGRAM Service and Language Students use online system to log and reflect on: • 50 hours SERVICE • Language Learning Portfolio One key component is to complete service hours that are related to the field of study. Reflective Project Through ATL class and CTE course, choose a topic to research. The students create a Reflective Project based on an ethical dilemma.

IB Career. Related Program Curriculum Framework Students take two semesters of “Approaches to Learning” class Students choose at least 2 IB courses to complete • Visual Arts • Film

Value of the IB Career-Related Program Certificate • Develop a broad range of career-related competencies and to deepen students’ understanding in general areas of knowledge • Prepare for effective participation in an ever-changing world of work • Foster the attributes of the IB learner profile allowing them to become true lifelong learners willing to consider new perspectives • Engage in learning that makes a positive difference to future lives • Become self-confident people ready for life in the 21 st century.

IB Career-Related Program Fees $15 Manage. Bac 11 th Grade $15 Manage. Bac 12 th Grade $175 One-time IB Registration Fee (paid first year you test) $120 per test (x 2 or more) $445 total for IB Career-Related Program TAX CREDIT donations CAN be used to pay all IB fees. Students on Free/Reduced lunch are asked to pay Manage. Bac fees + $20 Reg fee + $20 per test = $175 for IB Diploma Financial Assistance is available. We do not want financial need to keep anyone from pursuing the IB Diploma.

IB Course Students interested in participating in part of the IB program but not completing all of the requirements for the full diploma can: • • • Take at least one IB course Take the IB assessment at the end of that course *Colleges will only grant credit for HL exams

Partnerships IB Parent Boosters IB Program Coordinator TOK/ATL Teacher Extended Essay Advisor Reflective Project Advisor IB Course Teachers Community Service Manager

How to sign up Current sophomores wanting to participate in the IB program during Junior and Senior year need to complete to online commitment form at: http: //goo. gl/TJP 9 pz Mrs. Bender will meet one-on-one with all students signing up for the DIPLOMA and the CAREER-RELATED PROGRAM to create a two-year academic plan.

Goals for this meeting: ü understand what the elements are of the IB program. ü understand the ‘costs’ and ‘values’ associated with being a part of this program. ü make an informed decision along with their son or daughter about signing up to participate in the CHS IB-Diploma Program.