Forsyth County Schools International Baccalaureate Programme IB Careerrelated
Forsyth County Schools International Baccalaureate Programme IB Career-related Programme located at South Forsyth High School Information Session
IBCP in North America NEW IB Program! 31 US IBCP Schools 6 Georgia IBCP Schools 1 Forsyth IBCP Schools IBCC = IB Career Certificate
“What if I’m more interested in a Career Path than full IB Diploma? ” What if you can do something that is a blend of both worlds…. A Career Pathway for your passion and future plans w/ s p l e H YAY! llege Co ce n a t p Acce Some IB Coursework for Rigor HO Ooo! PE Sch Ooo! ola rsh ip !
PAYOFF: College Course Credits Scores of 4+ (IB scale is 1 -7) can earn credit depending on college/university Colleges are looking at the following characteristics when they evaluate candidates for admission to their campus: Ø Rigor of coursework undertaken by the prospective candidate Ø SAT & ACT Test scores Ø GPA* Ø Class Rank Ø Application Essay Ø Work/School Activities
“So what do I need to do to acquire this IBCP thing? ” IBCP CORE Requirements Any Career Pathway s Junior/Senior Yrs. ) plu(during 9 th or 10 th grade 22 IB IB Diploma Classes Pathway course #1 11 th grade Pathway course #2 Community & Service World Language Development Reflective Project in field 12 th grade Pathway course #3 Personal & Professional Skills (class)
“So what ARE these IBCP CORE requirements? ” 1. C&S = Community & Service • 50 hours over the two years • A good chunk of this will be done as a Service Learning Project designed by the students over the two years in the program
“So what ARE these IBCP CORE requirements? ” 2. Language Development • Must show development of a second language • ~50 hours over the two years in program • Must create a portfolio demonstrating their growth in language • Choices: French, Spanish, German • Ideal method: take another Language B course at SFHS 11 th or 12 th grade year
“So what ARE these IBCP CORE requirements? ” 3. Reflective Project • Research and develop awareness of an issue related to their pathway • No prescribed structure or format • Possible methods: – – – Essay, dialogue short play Short film Radio play, interview Web page Presentation Storyboard, photographic presentation
“So what ARE these IBCP CORE requirements? ” 4. Personal & Professional Skills class a separate course… • ATL promotes “soft skills” highly sought after in the business world, such as communication, critical thinking, cultivating effective work culture and professional ethics and community relations.
IB Curriculum 5. IB Course Choices Can be EITHER SL or HL depending on your personal preference Choose TWO from the following IB courses: Math Biology Physics History English Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish) Visual Arts Psychology Computer Science Business Design Technology Outside of Class Reflective Project C. & S. PLUS your Pathway classes Additional Course: Personal & Professional Skills
Characteristics of IB Students Motivated Academically Responsible Good Work Ethic Principled Independent High Standards for themselves and their works Good Homework Ethic Risk Takers Inquiring Organizational Skills Communicators Good Attitude Knowledgeable Communication Skills Caring Hard Work Ethic Written Expression Reading Comprehension Intense Critical Thinking Skills Acceptance of Criticism Time Management Skills Highly Motivated to Succeed
Typical IBCP Schedules JUNIORS SENIORS Elective IB History 20 th Cen. SL Exam U. S. History Requirement English Requirement axmam AP Language Comp IB E English Years IB English SL Ex. E xam HL – Two. English Math Requirement Science Requirement IB IB Design Psychology Tech SL SL Elective SL IB Business Exam Career Pathway Course #2 Government key Elective Career Pathway Course #3 Personal & Professional Skills Graduation Requirements Exam Career Path Exam Economics Elective Choice
Ok, I’m interested, what do I do now? ” 1. Complete and turn in the INTENT to PARTICIPATE in IBCC form green 2. Come set an appointment to “Create a Two Year Schedule/Plan” with Mr. Denney
For More Information Kevin Denney, IB Coordinator kdenney@forsyth. k 12. ga. us 770 -781 -2264 ext. 100228 School Website: www. forsyth. k 12. ga. us/sfhs/site/default. asp Click the Academics tab, then Advanced Studies, then International Baccalaureate You can also get more information about IB at www. ibo. org. Fees associated with IBCC There is a one time per candidate fee of $167, and two IB exam fees of $110 each paid over the two year period in the program.
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