International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Entering the Beth Hughes

Entering the
International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme
Beth Hughes
IB DP Coordinator
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18
January
Junior Registration
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7
March
Freshman Registration
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26
March
Sophomore Registration
Texas Senate Bill 111
In 2005, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill
111 that mandates Texas public colleges and
universities to grant 24 credit hours to students
receiving the IB diploma. To receive the IB
diploma, students must attain a total of 24 or
higher on six exams, taken and pass the Theory
of Knowledge class, completed the 150 CAS hours
and have submitted their Extended Essay.
•Environmental Systems
and Societies SL
Diploma Program Curriculum
 Three subjects are studied at higher
level. (HL)
 Three subjects are studied at
standard level. (SL)
Diploma Program Curriculum
 All three parts of the core (center of
icon)
 Extended Essay,
 Theory of Knowledge &
 Creativity, Action, Service
are compulsory and are central to
the philosophy of the Diploma
Program.
 What is Theory of Knowledge?
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Who should do the IB DP?
Those who are of average or above
average ability (top 50%)
Those with a good work ethic/time
management skills
Those with ability to work across the
curriculum
Those who enjoy collaborative work
practices
Those wanting to succeed at University,
not just ‘get in’
IB Assessment Scale
 Each subject (Higher or Standard) is graded
on a scale from 1 to 7, where:
 7 = excellent
 6 = very good
 5 = good
 4 = satisfactory
 3 = mediocre
 2 = poor
 1 = very poor
 The points are then added together, which
gives a maximum of 42 for the six subjects.
Core Points
Points are then available for Theory of
Knowledge and the Extended Essay.
Each is scored on 5 bands:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Mediocre
Elementary—(U.S.= “F” for failing)
These are then combined on a matrix, which
gives a maximum of 3 Core points that can be
added to the points for the subjects.
The Core Matrix Points
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE
E
X
T
E
N
D
E
D
E
S
S
A
Y
A
A
3
B
3
C
2
D
2
E
1 + Fail
B
C
D
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
Fail
Fail
Fail
E
1 + Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
A candidate who obtains an “E” in the EE or in ToK but
achieves 28 points or more is allowed to pass the Diploma. All
other candidates must receive 24 points for the diploma.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal ______________________
Select a Graduation Plan:
Recommended Plan
Distinguished Achievement Plan
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Per
4
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
Q English 1
Q English 2
IB English 3 HL
IB English 4 HL
2
Q World
Geography
Q World
History
IB History
US credit
20th Century World
Topics:
Americas HL
3
Geometry
Q Algebra 2
Q Pre-Cal
IB Math SL
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
IB Env. S & S
SL
5
German1
German 2
IB German 3 SL
IB German 4 SL
Art 1 (FA)
Computer Science
Pre-AP 1
IB Computer
Science SL
IB Computer
Science HL
Speech/Econ
IB Research/
IB TOK
IB TOK /Exam
Prep
Open
Open
Open
X
4
Grade 9
6
7
Elective
8
PE/PE
Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP
1 2
Summer __________
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: Comm. App.- .5 Credit
Fine Art 1.0 Credit
PE 1 Credit (or Waiver)
Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit Purple Identifies IB Course
What’s next?
 Explore the IB web:
www.dentonisd.org/dhsIB
 Make an appointment to have a 4-year plan
created with Mrs. Hughes
 Mark calendar for Monday, January 23rd for
IB College Night at the Pat May Center in
Bedford from 7-8 p.m.
 Class of 2014 & 2013—Save the dates of May
10-12 for the IB Retreat in Sunset, TX ($60)
 Ask questions!