Coral Gables Senior High School Program Coordinator Ms

Coral Gables Senior High School Program Coordinator: Ms. Zuniga IB Counselors: Ms. Driver & Ms. Lezcano 1 st cohort: 2018 -2019

IB CP One of the 4 IB programs CGHS will be the first to offer it in MDCPS

What others are saying about CP: “It really gets students the best of both worlds, gives [them] the career certification they would need but also provides them with what we know to be the rigor of the IB programme. Students who complete the programme would truly be collegeand career-ready, not just in rhetoric but in fact. ” Kyle P. Westbrook, Director of Magnet, Gifted, and Talented Programs, Chicago, IL, USA. “IB Program Adds Career- Pathway Programme”. Education Week. 12 June, 2012.

The CP Curriculum • Minimum of 2 IB Diploma Programme (DP) courses – IB English (11 th & 12 th grade) and one DP course of choice • A core course consisting of 3 assessment components • A course in career-related study

The CP Core The IB Personal/Professional Skills course bridges the IB academic courses, the careerrelated study, and provides students with a combination of academic and practical skills.

The CP vs DP: CP Must meet ALL general diploma requirements including physical education Receive an IB CP Certificate in addition to their high school diploma Language portfolio/career-related study/pass 2 DP Courses/Personal and Professional Skills Class (junior and senior year) DP Certain state graduation requirements are waived Receive the IB Diploma in addition to their high school diploma TOK/CAS/Extended Essays Exclusive to students of CGHS Is a magnet program Take an industry certification exam Must meet criteria to earn Bright Futures Earning IB Diploma guarantees Bright Futures Scholarship

Requirements Minimum 2. 75 unweighted g. p. a. Be on track for Florida Graduation requirements (FSA ELA and EOCs) Complete the CP application One teacher recommendation

Proposed IB CP Schedule 11 th grade 12 th grade 1. Personal and Professional Skills Course (Academy Class) 2. AP Literature and Composition 2. IB English IV HL 3. Math class (could be Math Studies yr 1) 3. Math class (could be Math Studies yr 2) 4. Science class (recommended) 5. U. S. History 5. Government and Economics 6. PE or other diploma requirement course 6. 7. Elective 1 (for industry certification) Elective 1(for industry certification) 8. DP Course 2 (World Language course-could serve as 2 nd DP course) 7. DP Course 2 (World Language course-could serve as 2 nd DP course) 8. Elective 3 (could be Executive Internship)

Why Apply? • Small academy – cohort of 30 students • Guest speakers to teach resume writing, business etiquette, financial literacy, public speaking, time management skills • Participate in job shadowing and/or get an internship in your field of choice

Why Apply? • Take ASVAB to determine your strengths • Save time and money by exploring your intended field of choice prior to attending college • Explore your personal interests in a supportive environment • Earn industry certification

Keep in mind • CP and DP IB programmes are both challenging but meet different needs • CP is by invitation only. We need your help in identifying potential candidates.