International Baccalaureate at South Kitsap High School Michelle

International Baccalaureate at South Kitsap High School Michelle Duchene IB Coordinator

History of International Baccalaureate �IB originated in Geneva, Switzerland in 1965 �IB Americas office is located in Bethesda, Maryland �There are currently 4, 562 IB World Schools in 136 countries �There are 1, 769 IB Programs in the United States, including Diploma Program, Career-related Program, Middle Years Program, and Primary Years Program (we have all four in our district!) �Each year, approximately 80% of the students who attempt the IB Diploma earn it.

Uniqueness of SKHS’s IB Programs �IB Coordinator available on B-days and often after school �IB candidates fill out Progress Reports twice each semester �IB candidates have an IB Four-Year Academic Plan (personal interview with each candidate and his/her parent(s) and the IB coordinator) �IB Action Club for peer support �IB Theory of Knowledge/Research is two full years �IB Candidates are recruited by many universities �IB Candidates are often recommended for numerous scholarships

IB Diploma Program (DP) Program Requirements: �Six IB Courses � Studies in Language and Literature � Language Acquisition � Individuals and Societies � Sciences � Mathematics � The Arts (or an IB Elective Course) �DP Core Requirements � Theory of Knowledge (TOK) � Extended Essay � Creativity, Activity, Service

IB Diploma Program Courses at SKHS � Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature � IB Language and Literature (HL) � Group 2: Language Acquisition � IB Spanish (SL) � IB Mandarin (SL) � IB French (SL) � IB Japanese (SL) � Group 4: Sciences � IB Biology (HL) � IB Chemistry (SL) � IB Physics (SL) � IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SL) � Group 5: Mathematics � IB Mathematics (SL) � IB Math Studies (SL) � Group 3: Individuals and Societies � Group 6: The Arts (or another IB � IB History of the Americas (HL) class as an Elective Course) � IB Social & Cultural Anthropology � IB Film (SL) (HL/SL) � IB Music (SL) � IB Theatre (SL) HL = Higher Level SL = Standard Level

Benefits of the Diploma Program �IB Diploma Program is the best preparation for college �Higher college acceptance rates �Higher grade point averages �Higher graduation rates �Students are prepared and confident for college �Students graduate with an international-mindedness �Students who pass their IB subject exams can earn college credit at universities Information from www. ibo. org

Universities Our IB Diploma Candidates have been accepted to the following universities: � California Lutheran University � Cal State Humboldt � Cal State Monterey Bay � Central Washington University � Columbia College � Georgetown University � Grand Canyon University � Hawaii Pacific University � Mary Baldwin University � Oregon State University � Pacific Lutheran University � Saint Martin’s University � Seattle Pacific University � Seattle University � University of Portland � University of Puget Sound � Whitworth University And are waiting to hear back from: � American University � Princeton University � Brown University � Simon Fraser University � Boston University � California Baptist University � Columbia University � Duke University � Cornell College � Emory University � Florida Southern College � Florida State University � Gonzaga University � Harvard University � Johns Hopkins University � Pepperdine University � � � � � (Canada) Stanford University of Auckland, NZ University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of Florida University of Miami University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh University of Washington Western Washington University

College Admission Statistics IB Diploma Acceptance Rate Total Population Acceptance Rate IB DP Candidates vs. total population Stanford University 15% 7% +8% New York University 57% 30% +27% University of California, Los Angeles 48% 23% +25% Boston University 70% 58% +12% Columbia University 13% 9% +4% Harvard University 10% 7% +3% University of Florida 82% 42% +40% University of Virginia 64% 32% +32% University or College Information from IBO study in 2011

Sample 4 -year Schedule for IB Diploma Program Student 9 th Grade 1. 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Honors English IB Language and Literature HL 1 IB Language and Literature HL 2 2. Spanish 1 Spanish 2 IB Spanish SL 1 IB Spanish SL 2 3. AP Human Geography AP European History IB History of the Americas HL 1 IB History of the Americas HL 2 4. AP Environmental Science Chemistry IB Biology HL 1 IB Biology HL 2 Geometry Advanced Algebra IB Mathematics SL 1 IB Mathematics SL 2 Elective Video Communications 1 IB Film SL 2 PE IB Theory of Knowledge/ Research 1 IB Theory of Knowledge/ Research 2 5. 6. 7. PE & Health 8. Elective *all 9 th and 10 th grade courses listed are recommendations Elective

IB Career-related Program (CP) Program Requirements: �Two or more IB DP Courses (in any two subject groups) �Career-related Studies �Athletic Medicine �Careers in Education �Culinary Arts �Veterinary Science �The CP Core �Personal & Professional Skills �Reflective Project �Service Learning �Language Development

Benefits of the Career-related Program �The CP leads to further/higher education, apprenticeships, or employment �Students are able to choose an education that’s personal to them and their chosen career pathways �Students apply their knowledge to real-world situations �Students graduate with an international-mindedness �Students who pass their IB subject exams can earn college credit at universities Information from www. ibo. org

Sample 4 -year Schedule for IB Career-related Program Student Career Focus: Athletic Medicine IB Subjects: AP/IB Lang & Lit HL, IB History of the Americas HL, IB Math SL 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 1. Health/Swim Introduction to Medical Careers Beginning Athletic Medicine Advanced Athletic Medicine 2. Honors English AP/IB Language and Composition HL 1 AP/IB Literature and Composition HL 2 3. AP Human Geography AP European History IB History of the Americas HL 1 IB History of the Americas HL 2 4. Geometry Advanced Algebra IB Mathematics SL 1 IB Mathematics SL 2 5. Intro to Physical Science Biology Chemistry Human Anatomy & Physiology 6. ASL 1 ASL 2 ASL 3 Elective 7. Art Elective 8. Elective PE Elective/IB Personal and Professional Skills 1 IB Personal and Professional Skills 2/ Elective *all 9 th and 10 th grade courses listed are recommendations

IB Assessment Fees �For DP and CP students: �One-time registration fee of $172* �Exam fee of $119* per exam $886 for DP candidates (6 IB subjects) �For “course-candidate” students: �Registration fee of $172* for each year testing �Exam fee of $119* per exam $410 for CP candidates (2 IB subjects) Exam fees are due in full by November 1 of the year(s) you will be testing, or students/families can go on a payment plan of eight equal payments from October to May of the testing year(s). *May 2018 Exam Fees

Next Steps �Student Application (fill out today or take home and return) � 30 minute Student/Parent Intake Interview to Map Out Courses (May-June)

For more information, visit www. ibo. org Questions? Michelle Duchene, IB Coordinator (360) 874 -5722 duchene@skschools. org Casey Ogan, Assistant Principal & DP Administrator (360) 874 -5607 ogan@skschools. org Freda Evans, Assistant Principal & CP Administrator (360) 874 -5604 evansf@skschools. org