Monarch Park Collegiate IB Diploma Program Jacqueline Allen

Monarch Park Collegiate IB Diploma Program Jacqueline Allen IB Diploma Program Coordinator jacqueline. allen@tdsb. on. ca

IB Prep Grade 9 Courses: Math, English, Science, Geography, French, Health & Physical Education, Choice of Art, Civics/Careers IB-Prep Grade 10 Courses: Math, English, Science, History, French, 2 elective courses, Grade 11 IB Psychology

Grade 9 and 10 Extracurricular Requirement: *20 hours of community service - either in school or out of school *must join at least one school team or club

The Whole IB Program The IB Prep Program: Grades 9 & 10 LEADS TO: The IB Diploma Program: Grades 11 & 12

IB Diploma = 3 Higher Level (HL) Subjects + 3 Standard Level (SL) Subjects + The Core

IB Diploma Subjects offered at Monarch Park that are taken through both Grades 11 and 12: Students take 6 of these 7 subjects 1. English Literature (HL) 2. French (SL)- completed by end of Gr. 11 year 3. Mathematics (SL) 4. Psychology (SL) or (HL) 5. Biology (SL) or (HL) 6. Chemistry (SL or HL) OR Film Studies (SL) or (HL)

CORE ELEMENTS of the IB DIPLOMA: *Theory of Knowledge *Extended Essay (3000 – 4000 word essay) *CAS: a balanced portfolio of: Creativity Activity Service (Includes experience and reflection. )

FAQ’s 1. Who tends to be successful in the IB Prep/IB Diploma Program at MPC? See the IB Learner Profile (next slide).

2. How does the IB Program prepare students for university? See PDF on our school website: 10 Reasons Why the IB Program is Ideal University Preparation

3. University entrance statistics? See the statistics and feedback from the 2016 graduating IB class posted on our school website.

4. What if my grades are lower when taking the full IB Diploma than if I just did the regular high school diploma? *Component scoring takes the harder level/load of work into consideration and is favourable to the students’ marks. *Quote by Andrew Arida, UBC’s Associate Registrar & Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Student Recruitment & Advising: “People should be a lot less worried about getting into University and a lot more concerned with doing well at University once you get there… and the IB Diploma is a very strong predictor of success at

5. How many applications do you usually receive? How many Grade 9’s are accepted into the IB Prep Program? Last year: 175 applications received. We accept up to 60 students.

6. What is the retention policy? Students must achieve at least 75% in each subject to remain in the IB-Prep or IB Programs (70% in Gr 9).

STEP 1: Application Package *Course selection form *Optional attendance form *Report Cards – Grade 7 Midterm, Grade 7 Final, Grade 8 Interim. *Applicant’s Summary of Activities *Due: December 14 th, 2017 at 4: 00 pm

STEP 2: Invitation to Interview *Selected applicants will receive an email inviting them to attend an interview

STEP 3: Interview with a Panel *Creative Personal Presentation which: -introduces the applicant to the panel; -shares some of the applicant’s character traits and personal qualities; -lets the panel know about some of the applicant’s key interests and experiences NOTE: Maximum 6 minutes – Any format *Several Interview Panel Questions ALL INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 rd , 2018 SOMETIME BETWEEN 8: 30 am AND 3: 30 pm

Thank you for your time and interest this evening! Application packages for the IB Prep Program are found at monarchparkcollegiate. ca under the “Programs” tab.