Diploma Programme R E Mountain Secondary School Page

Diploma Programme R. E. Mountain Secondary School Page 1 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Contents § § § § IB Mission Statement Learner Profile Pre IB and IB Diploma Programmes Diploma Programme curriculum Subjects Curriculum contents Assessment University recognition Page 2 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Mission • Aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. • Works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. • Encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. Page 3 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

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Programs At R. E. Mountain Secondary School § Mountain Pre-IB Program Formally known as the Honours Program Grades 9 &10 § Diploma Program . Grades 11 and 12 IB Fees are Mandatory in Gr. 11 and 12 § Course (Certificate) Program Partial IB Program Grades 11 and 12 Page 5 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Fees Diploma Students Total Fees to student for a two year program = $800. 00 • Gr. 11 - $400 per year, payable upon acceptance into the program • Gr. 12 - $400 per year, payable during course selection in March Mountain subsidizes additional cost for each student IB Program Costs $3000. 00 more per student then a Non- IB student Page 6 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Fees Course (Certificate) Students $200. 00 for the first Course $130. 00 per course thereafter Example: If taking one course for $200. 00 • Gr. 11 $100. 00 payable upon acceptance into the program • Gr. 12 $100. 00 payable during course selection in March Page 7 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Program Fees Grid Full Program: $800. 00 Certificate: 1 course = $200. 00, each additional course = $130. 00 Page 8 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 9 80 Full time Spots ü ü ü Page 9 A/B Average on most recent report card Grade 8 Teacher Recommendation Grade 9 Pre- IB Online Application Form Pre-IB 9 Placement Test Completion of Gr. 9 Math is not required © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Pre-IB 9 Exam Part 1: Humanities 30 Min. – Reading Comprehension 30 Min. - Creative Writing Part 2: Math 30 Min. – Multiple Choice 30 Min. - Word Problems Page 10 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Pre- IB 9 Test Dates 1. Wednesday, February 21, 8: 30 to 11 am in the library at Yorkson (for Yorkson students only) 2. Wednesday, February 21, 3: 00 to 5: 30 pm in the library at RE Mountain (for Non-Yorkson students) 3. Exam registration will be on the online application form: http: //www. remountainsecondaryschool. com Page 11 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

R. E. Mountain Pre-IB Program Flow Chart The grade 8 column identifies courses that must be complete to enter the Pre-IB 9 Program. English Math Social Studies Science French English 8 Math 8 Social Studies 8 Science 8 French 8 Pre- IB English 9 Pre- IB Math 9 + 2/3 of Math 10 Pre- IB Socials 9 Pre- IB Science 9 Pre- IB French 9 Pre- IB Mandarin 9 Pre- IB English 10 !/3 of Math 10 & Pre. IB Pre - Calculus 11 Pre- IB Socials 10 Science 10 Honours Pre- IB French 10 Pre- IB Mandarin 10 Page 12 Mandarin © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 10 80 Full time Spots ü ü A/B Average on most recent report card Grade 9 Teacher Recommendation Grade 10 Pre- IB Application Form Completion of Pre-IB Math 9 OR Gr. 10 Math ( Summer School) Page 13 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Entry into IB at Grade 11 80 Full Time Spots Multiple Part Time Spots 1. A/B Average on most recent report card/excellent work ethic 2. Grade 10 teacher Recommendation 3. Grade 11 IB Application Form 4. Completion of Gr. 11 Pre-Calculus prior to entry into gr. 11 at Mountain. ( Summer School) 5. Completion of Gr. 11 Social Studies prior to entry into gr. 11 at Mountain. (Summer School) OR IB Geography or IB History can be taken in lieu Page 14 of SS 11 in IB Diploma Program. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Programs: What makes the Diploma Program special? A rigorous two year pre-university course that leads to examinations. § Designed for students aged 16 to 19 (Grades 11 – 12 at Mountain) § Rigorous and relevant curriculum § The diploma is well recognized by the world’s leading universities Page 15 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Diploma Program Curriculum Framework 1. The Curriculum contains six subject groups together with the Core. 2. Three subjects are studied at higher level. 3. Three subjects are studied at standard level. 4. All three parts of the core: extended essay, theory of knowledge creativity, action, service are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Program. Page 16 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

R. E. Mountain IB Diploma Program Flow Chart Choose One Group 1 Group 2 English A: Literature HL French B SL English A: Literature SL Choose One Group 3 Choose One Optional to choose one OR choose an extra course from group 3 or 4 Mandatory Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Core History of Europe HL Biology HL Math HL Visual Arts HL Theory of Knowledge French B HL History of Europe SL Biology SL Math SL Visual Arts SL Extended Essay English A: Language and Literature HL Mandarin HL Geography HL Chemistry HL English A: Language and Literature SL Mandarin SL Geography SL Chemistry SL School Supported Language SL Psychology HL Physics SL Psychology SL Physics HL CAS Economics HL Page 17 Economics SL © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain? There are three core requirements The Extended Essay § 4, 000 words § Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest § Familiarises students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university Page 18 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain? Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) § Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service § Education outside the classroom § Development of the learner profile Page 19 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain? Theory Of Knowledge § Interdisciplinary § Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines § Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives Page 20 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Sciences at University? University Science Programs Require: • Chemistry and Physics 11 • Pre-Calculus 12 • 2 Science 12’s (Bi. 12, Ch. 12, Ph. 12) In IB a student can take a Max. of 2 Sciences/Engineering: Sciences: THEN: Page 21 IB Ph. 11/12 SL/HL + IB Ch. 11/12 SL/HL Most students want Bi. 11/12 + Ch. 11/12 SL or HL Physics 11 must be taken online OR at Summer School © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Programme: What is the Diploma Programme? The IB programme each contain four core elements Diploma Ages 16 - 19 Curriculum Student assessment Professional development School evaluation The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16 – 19, for success at university and life beyond Page 22 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Services: What is special about IB assessment? IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent and differentiating of student ability. § Diploma Programme assessment includes both final examinations and internal assessment undertaken by the teacher to IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB. § All 4, 000 examiners are ‘quality checked’ through a process of moderation. § The IB undertakes random inspections of schools during exams. § Results published on: July 5 th for May Exams Page 23 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Assessment 1. The diploma is graded over 45 points giving ample scope to differentiate student ability 2. Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). 3. Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points. 4. The overall diploma pass rate is broadly consistent year on year 5. Diploma Programme assessment – principles and practice – available on www. ibo. org Page 24 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

UBC Grade Conversion Scale The grade conversion scale that will be used to determine admission based on official IB results is as follows: IB Grade 7 6 5 4 3 Page 25 % Equivalent 96 90 86 76 70 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

University recognition: How well is the diploma recognized by universities? The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities. The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to gain recognition for the IB diploma: § § § Direct online access for university admissions officers and government officials to syllabuses and recent examination papers A database of university admission policies on www. ibo. org Recognition in over 100 countries Recognition by over 2, 000 universities Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for IB students Students applying to a particular university can access their grades directly from the IB’s secure web site. Page 26 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

For further information visit http: //www. ibo. org. Page 27 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007