International Baccalaureate Area V Henry Wise Wood High
International Baccalaureate Area V Henry Wise Wood High School
Welcome
Introductions of staff and IB students
A little bit about HWW Home of Scholars, Artists and Champions. 4
A little bit about us… Henry Wise Wood is… • 5
Diverse Learners 6
Caring Community 7
Creative Arts 8
Athletic Pride 9
Academic Excellence 10
What is… 11
Why IB? • Like-minded learners • University preparation • Integrated curriculum • Expert teachers part of a global faculty • Ie. Access to all teachers • Skills and knowledge for the 21 st Century • Holistic Learning: balanced study and extracurriculars 12
Two IB Candidacy Options Diploma Student or Course Student 13
What is unique about at HWW? Personalization/Flexibility
Programs of Choice in Area V 15
Differences VS 16
Difference #1: IB Learner Profile IB learner profile The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21 st century. The learner profile provides a long-term vision of education. It is a set of ideals that can inspire, motivate and focus the work of schools and teachers, uniting them in a common purpose. 17
Difference #1 – The Learner Profile Aryan, Zain and Andy Inquirers Open-Minded Knowledgeable Caring Thinkers Risk-Taking Communicators Balanced Principled Reflective 18
Difference #2 Internal + External Assessments VS. Final Examination 19
Difference #3: The IB Programme 20
TOK, EE and CAS Jilai Z. Hemit S. Anzo N. 21
Difference #3 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Studies in Language and Literature Language Acquisition Individuals and Society Sciences Mathematics Arts French Ab Initio History HL Chemistry HL Math. SL Visual Arts HL Biology SL or Literature HL - English Spanish Ab Initio French B SL ***** Mandarin SL Philosophy SL Physics SL Math HL Theatre SL & HL Film SL Cantonese SL (off campus –The Chinese Academy) 22
Grade 10 course choices IB Student candidates will choose courses from the following: Science 10 Pre-IB (Physics & Biology) Chemistry 20 IB Art 10 Pre-IB French 10 or 20 Pre-IB Math 10 Pre-IB Spanish 10 Pre-IB Math 20 IB Film Studies 15 Pre-IB Social Studies 10 Pre-IB Theatre 15 Pre-IB English 10 Pre-IB CALM* Physical Education 10* *Not IB courses, however, these are required for an Alberta High School Diploma IBDP Course candidates may select ANY of the Pre-IB courses listed above. 23
Students who take IB at HWW 1. Regular Program Students 2. GATE Students 3. TLC Students 4. International Students 24
Regular Program in Junior High Anzo N. 25
GATE in Junior High Marnie W. Jilai Z. 26
TLC in Junior High Aryan S. Andy D. Zain H. 27
Be more Internationally Minded Hemit S. Ananya A. 28
Hemit and Aryan Why students chose IB at HWW? What is the IB community like at HWW? Myths about IB? (Marks & Extracurricular)
Registering for IB at HWW Expression of Interest Forms: Hard copy or electronic – go to www. henrywisewood. com submitted to Scott Garen, IB Coordinator Deadline – January 15, 2017 30
What are Transfer Forms? Junior High School Henry Wise Wood 31
Students Designated to HWW Expression of Interest Form 32
Area V CBE Students NOT Designated to HWW 1. Expression of Interest Form 2. Transfer Form 33
Non CBE Students 1. Expression of Interest Form 2. School Registration Forms 3. Transfer Form (If Out of Area) 34
Should you have questions… please e-mail Scott Garen sagaren@cbe. ab. ca 35
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