International Baccalaureate Diploma Information Video Dr John Falino

International Baccalaureate Diploma Information Video Dr. John Falino IB Head of School Ms. Marion Halberg IB Coordinator Mr. William Palmer School Counselor

Essential Questions • How does DFHS promote “IB for All” for students in grades 11 -12? • What can students expect as they move to the IB DP from the IB MYP?

IB Diploma Information Session Outcomes • To gain a better understanding of the IB Diploma Program. • To learn more about the IB philosophy and how it is embedded throughout DFHS. • To understand what IB Courses are offered and how they are supported for all students. • To understand the “logistics” of the program in preparation for grade 11.

IB DP Program at DFHS Mission: “IB For All” Increased Student Participation & Increased Student Performance

IB Program at DFHS Brief History DFHS was the first school in Westchester to be authorized in the IB DP (1998). Celebrating our 21 st year (#DFHSIB 21) Program has evolved and grown tremendously over that time. DFMS/HS received IB MYP authorization in 2016.

Why an IB Education? • Supports the vision and mission of the district. • Focus on service and service learning (“think global, act local”) • Supports the development of 21 st century skills (“Approaches to Learning”). • Prepares students through a focus on the IB Learner Profile.

The IB Middle Years Program (MYP) • All students at DFHS are IB students. • DFHS was authorized as an MYP school in 2016. • The MYP Learning Standards are directly aligned to the IB DP Learning Standards. • All students complete an MYP Personal Project in grade 10.

The “Big Ideas” of the IB Diploma Program • Directly aligned to the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) • 2 -Year Program beginning in grade 11. • All students take both IB English and IB Math through participation in courses appropriate to student levels and readiness. Co-taught classes support students as needed. • Students may take additional IB courses or pursue the full IB Diploma. • IB courses fall within 6 academic “Groups. ” Standard Level (SL) & Higher Level (HL)

Connecting the MYP with the DP “Big Ideas” Provides students with: • • • Scope (“A holistic view”) Depth Academic skills Leadership Confidence A Global Perspective • “The tools” for success in college and beyond: • Critical thinking • “Don’t accept facts” • “Interpreter rather than a recipient” • Service opportunities • Research skills • Self-direction

IB Program at DFHS (2019 -20) Student Participation Continued increase in overall student participation and enrollment due to course flexibility. Entire staff has received IB training. All students enrolled in at least two IB courses and most enroll in at least three. For May 2020, we have 482 subject entries!

IB Diploma Program at DFHS Diploma Candidates Class of 2016 Diploma Candidates: 26 Class of 2017 Diploma Candidates: 30 Class of 2018 Diploma Candidates: 22 Class of 2019 Diploma Candidates: 36 Class of 2020 Diploma Candidates: 28

The IB DP & Science Research Erica Curran, Science Research Coordinator Science Research is a 3 -year program (grades 10 -12) Complements the IB DP by focusing on: o Problem solving and Inquiry o Critical thinking and Analysis o Initiative and Self Direction o Communication Curriculum planned in tandem with the IB DP requirements Extended Essay

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Experience the Diploma Program Varied Assessments (“Multiple Measures”) In addition to an IB exam at the end of the course, students demonstrate understanding through: • Authentic Research • Projects & Portfolios • Written Assessments • Oral Commentaries • Internal/External Assessments English Literature SL/HL (Example): • Literature Essay (External—Junior Year) • Oral Presentations and Commentary

IB Diploma Program Overview Group 1: English Literature SL or HL Group 2: Spanish/French/Italian SL, Spanish Ab Initio Group 3: History of the Americas and 20 th Century Topics HL Group 4: Biology SL, Chemistry SL, Physics SL Group 5: Mathematics: Applications & interpretation SL Mathematics: Analysis & approaches SL/HL Group 6: Film HL, Art HL, Music SL or HL

Experience the Diploma Program Varied Assessments (Example of “Multiple Measures”) English SL or HL • Oral Presentations and Commentaries (Internally assessed externally moderated—Junior and Senior Years) • Final Papers: Comparative Essay & Commentary on an excerpt or a poem &

IB Diploma Program: “Nuts and Bolts” Preparing for Grade 11

IB Diploma Program: “Nuts and Bolts” Students can pursue full Diploma OR take individual IB DP courses. All students take IB English and IB Math. Choosing Classes: • Consider strengths, interests, and goals • Teacher Recommendations/Open Enrollment • Consult with guidance counselor • Counselors visit classes at end of February. • Individual meetings start first week of March. q We offer Standard level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) IB courses (parallel scheduling) (p. 10)

IB Diploma Program Overview To receive the full IB Diploma, students must: q Refer to pages 7 -8 of the IB Handbook q Take one course from each group q 3 -4 HL courses q 2 -3 SL courses q Earn a minimum of 24 -28 total points on exams q Complete Extended Essay, TOK, and CAS requirements

Next Steps Refer to the IB Handbook. Ask questions! Speak with the following people: Dr. Falino, Principal Ms. Halberg, IB DP Coordinator Your child’s counselor Your child’s teachers All students will be counseled individually by the guidance department starting in early March.

Next Steps Check for Updates DFHS Website (Academics Tab) HS Facebook Page Email Principal’s Blog (johnfalino. com) Twitter (#DFHSIB 21)