Korah Collegiate Enhanced Learning Programme and International Baccalaureate

Korah Collegiate Enhanced Learning Programme and International Baccalaureate Programme

Grades 9 & 10 Enhanced Learning Programme: Enhanced Learning Grade 9 Courses: English French Math Science Geography Health & Physical Education Business Art or Music Grade 10 Courses: English Math Science History Civics & Careers OSSD Option Additional Courses: Grade 11 Math Grade 10 French

How are courses ‘Enhanced’? Academic vs Enhanced Learning: • Engaged students who are motivated and enjoy learning • Like-minded learners • Some classes offer additional units of study or different core texts • Same summative assignments and exams

What is IB? • The International Baccalaureate Organization was created in 1965 in Geneva, Switzerland • Korah became recognized as an IB World School in July of 2003; 2017 marked our twelfth graduating class! • Comprehensive two-year university preparatory Programme • Allows graduates to fulfill Ontario graduation requirements • Students graduate with two diplomas • Students study six subjects giving them a well-rounded education in the humanities and sciences

The IB Diploma Programme Model

The IB Core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Offered as a grade twelve course, TOK provides an opportunity for students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, gain awareness of their personal biases, and gain an appreciation for the diversity of perspectives in their own classroom and in society as a whole. Creativity, Action & Service (CAS) CAS is the heart of IB, emphasizing the importance of developing students who are reflective, willing to accept new challenges, aware of their responsibilities to their communities and the environment, and able to collaborate with others. Extended Essay (EE) A university level paper of 4000 words, each student chooses a subject, topic, and is assigned a mentor who helps guide the writing process over the 10 month process.

At the centre of the Programme is the Learner Profile: The aim of all IB Programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. As IB learners we strive to be: • • • Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled • • • Open-minded Caring Risk-Takers Balanced Reflective

Korah’s IB Programme We offer the following courses, three at Higher Level (HL) and three at the Standard Level (SL): • English Literature (HL) • French (SL) • History (HL) • Chemistry (HL) • Mathematics (SL) • Choice of Music, Computer Science or Biology (SL)

Why IB? • Highly regarded and internationally recognized, being offered in 140+ co]untries • Universities want IB Diploma Programme graduates as students have knowledge, creativity, research skills, global perspective, work ethic, time management and organizational skills • Most students earn transfer credits at university • Students achievement and effort is recognized in entrance scholarships & awards

Is Enhanced Learning/IB for you? Students interested in EL/IB should be…. • Hardworking and engaged in learning • Achieving average to above average grades • Looking for a well-rounded education • Interested in becoming active (i. e. arts, clubs, athletics, community) • Committed to attending classes every day • Comfortable in independent and group learning environments • Looking for challenging Programmes

Parents/guardians should be… • Actively involved in and supportive of your child’s education • Supportive when your child experiences the ‘peaks and valleys’ of high school • Prepared to set aside a dedicated study area in your home • Aware of your child’s progress, successes, and difficulties • In communication with subject teachers for subject concerns • In contact with the IB coordinator for other concerns

Common myths & FAQ’s: • I’m not smart enough for IB…. • There is no time for extra curriculars, out of school interests, or part time jobs…. • I can’t get bussing to Korah…. • I’m not good enough in _______. . . • This isn’t the Programme for me if I don’t want to pursue science or math….

Application Process: • Fill out application (available tonight or on-line) • Ask your grade 8 teacher for a reference • Attach your grade 7 final report card and most recent grade 8 report card • Submit by February 1 st • You will be notified by mail by the end of February

Other dates: • December 5 th or 6 th: Grade 8 Open House for all interested students • Late February: Acceptance & Wait-listing Letters • May 2019 TBA: Academic Olympics for all successful candidates

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