IB Diploma Program
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The IB Diploma curriculum
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS), and the extended essay.
Through the Diploma Programme (DP) core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research, and undertake a project that often involves community service.
PATHWAY TO UNIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT
PATHWAY TO UNIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities, and evidence suggests that higher rates of DP students go on to university and higher education study than non-IB students.
Requirements to earn the IB Diploma
The IB Diploma will be awarded subject to the satisfactory completion of the following requirements by a candidate:
The candidate must take 6 IB Diploma courses with at least 3 of those courses being at the HL level.
The candidate has earned a minimum of 24 points total with no HL scores below 3, no SL scores below 2, and no more than two grade 2s and no more than three grade 3s. (Subjects are graded 1-7 with a maximum score of 45).
--Each class can earn up to 7 points (a 4 is a passing score)
--Each class score is made up of the External Assessment and Internal Assessment marks (each class has different percentages for EA & IA)
--Extended Essay(EE) & Theory of Knowledge scores add points based on grade
--CAS must be completed
A minimum of 12 points must be earned in HL courses and a minimum of 9 points must be earned in SL courses.
The candidate must successfully complete core requirements with at least a D for TOK and EE. (Core requirements are graded A-E).
The candidate has not received a penalty for academic misconduct.
IB Diploma Course Requirements
6 IB Diploma courses:
At least 3 HL
IB English HL
IB History of Americas HL
Choose another: HL Math A&A (prereq Pre Cal HN), HL Biology, or HL Arts
1 course must be taken from each group 1-5 (If a student does not take a group 6, they may take an additional course from Group 3 or 4)
*Students must successfully complete Algebra 2 HN and at least World Language Level 2 as prerequisites for IB Diploma Program.
IB Diploma Core Requirements
Theory of Knowledge I & II
The Course is taken one semester each year
Paper
Showcase
Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS)
Semester course is taken senior year with Theory of Knowledge(TOK)
CAS hours required
Portfolio and written reflections
Extended Essay
Semester course is taken junior year with TOK
Research paper on a topic of your choice in one of your IB courses
Group 1
IB English HL 1 & 2
Group 4
IB Biology HL 1 & 2
IB Physics SL 1 & 2
IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL (one year)
Group 2
IB World Language SL 1 & 2
IB World Language ab initio SL 1 & 2
World Language options
Spanish
French
German
Group 5
IB Math Analysis & Approaches HL 1&2
IB Math Analysis & Approaches SL 1&2
IB Math Applications & Interpretations SL 1&2
Group 3
IB History of the Americas HL 1 & 2
IB Philosophy SL (one year)
IB Business SL (one year)
*Group 6*
IB Arts HL 1 & 2
IB Arts SL 1 & 2
Arts offerings
Band
Chorus
Dance
Orchestra
Theater
Visual Arts
Equity and inclusive education in the IB
Equity and inclusive education in the IB
The IB believes in an inclusive approach to education designed to remove or reduce barriers so that every student can fully participate in IB programmes.
Inclusive education is facilitated in a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, support, and problem-solving involving the whole school community.
Across the world, inclusive education has grown from a movement that was about the inclusion of students with disabilities to a holistic approach that is about all learners and values the diversity of the student population.
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