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Heights High School IB ADVANCED ACADEMICS IB Mission and Learner Profile Inquirers The IB aims to Knowledgeable develop inquiring, knowledgeable Thinkers and caring young Communicators people who help to Principled create a better and
ADVANCED ACADEMICS
IB Mission and Learner Profile
Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective
The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
DP is a two year college prep program.
CP is a two year certificate program that combines academics with your career pathway.
related course.
Requirements:
study six subjects from the six subject groups of the IB circle write a maximum 4000 word extended essay take the Theory of Knowledge course (TOK) actively volunteer in creativity, activity, service (CAS).
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Group 1: English Literature (Higher Level) Group 3: History of the Americas (Higher Level) Group 5: Math Applications and Interpretations (Standard Level)
Group 2: Foreign Language
German: Ab Initio SL – 3 years German SL – 4 years German HL – 4 years Spanish Ab Initio SL – 2 or 3 years Spanish SL – 3 or 4 years Spanish HL – 4 years or more
Group 4: Sciences
Biology SL – 1 year Chemistry SL – 1 year Environmental Systems SL – 1 year Computer Science SL – 2 years
Group 6: Elective
Visual Arts SL/HL Theatre SL/HL Film SL/HL Computer Science Another IB Science Psychology*
Each class has an Internal Assessment (IA). This is graded by the IB teacher at Heights and the grades are sent in to the IBO. IAs can consist of:
Each subject has external assessments that are graded by IB examiners.
service, band, theater, sports, art car, clubs, etc. The Extended Essay (EE) is a 4,000 word research paper on a topic of your choice.
Junior year, with help in the Theory of Knowledge class.
critical reflection on knowledge and experience
does knowledge work, and how does it help in real life?”
CAS
work required by IB
exams
exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 7). Minimum score is 24; maximum score is 45
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Junior 1. English 2. History 3. Foreign Language 4. Math 5. Science 6. Theory of Knowledge 7. Elective (IB or Non-IB Course) Senior 1. English 2. History 3. Foreign Language 4. Math (IB or AP or additional Elective) 5. Science (IB or AP
Elective) 6. Theory of Knowledge 7. Elective (IB or Non-IB Course)
Graduation Requirements Course Credits English 4 Math 4 Science 4 World Geo 1 World History 1 US History 1 US Government 0.5 Economics 0.5 Health 0.5 P.E. 1 LOTE 2 Fine Arts 1 Electives 5.5
Over the course of the two- year programme students will:
Courses
Professional Skills Course
Learning
Development
based)
courses in their Career Related Pathway
(Finance, Health Science, IT, & Transportation)
attitudes, skills and strategies to be applied to personal and professional situations.
community.
identify, analyze, critically discuss and evaluate an ethical issue stemming from your career-related studies.
language to support your future career.
Reflective Project, Service Learning and Language Development
score a 3 or higher
during their junior and senior year and earn an industry certification.
Junior 1. English (IB/AP/Academic) 2. History (IB/AP/Academic) 3. Math (IB/AP/Academic) 4. Career Pathway Course 5. Science (IB/AP/Academic) 6. Personal and Professional Skills 7. Elective Senior 1. English (IB/AP/Academic) 2. History (IB/AP/Academic) 3. Math (IB/AP/Academic) 4. Career Pathway Course 5. Science (IB/AP/Academic) 6. Personal and Professional Skills 7. Elective
Graduation Requirements Course Credits English 4 Math 4 Science 4 World Geo 1 World History 1 US History 1 US Government 0.5 Economics 0.5 Health 0.5 P.E. 1 LOTE 2 Fine Arts 1 Electives 5.5
Advanced Placement Both International Baccalaureate Choose specific courses of interest or strength Weighted Credit 2 year college preparatory program Subject Intensive Challenging Course Work Holistic Approach More focused on a test Potential College Credit Accepted internationally College Board Mandated Curriculum Highly regarded by college admissions office More emphasis on writing & personal learning Semester – 1 year courses International Baccalaureate Mandated Curriculum 1-2 year courses
Comparison of AP and IB exams
Multiple-choice questions Teacher graded work during year Short response Short response or longer essay Longer essay
General Structure of exam components
50% 50% 20% 40% 40%
AP IB
http://www.ibo.org/facts/21things/index.cfm Rice University College Readiness Workshop session conducted by Paul Sanders, IB Head of Global Recognition (PowerPoint) http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/ http://www.ibo.org/ibna/documents/ibandap.pdf http://www.ibo.org/recognition/resources/recognizediploma/documen ts/StudentPerfBrochure1.9.pdf https://www.epiconline.org/ (Education Policy Improvement Center)