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Keep instilling in your children the respect, need to explore and inquire, what happens in our world, practice your traditions and culture.
Keep instilling in your children the respect, need to explore and inquire, what happens in our world, practice your traditions and culture.
Remind students to enjoy themselves while learning instead of focusing on grades.
Remind students to enjoy themselves while learning instead of focusing on grades.
The key to success in IB class is to be present in class and participate to the fullest to get the best experience. The class is rigorous but we work in groups collaborating, learning from each other, and nurturing students' curiosity.
The key to success in IB class is to be present in class and participate to the fullest to get the best experience. The class is rigorous but we work in groups collaborating, learning from each other, and nurturing students' curiosity.
This programme is good for students who love learning and are willing to spend time studying German outside of school assignments.
This programme is good for students who love learning and are willing to spend time studying German outside of school assignments.
The IB program is stressful for students. Do not put additional stress on your student by expecting them to produce perfect grades on everything.
The IB program is stressful for students. Do not put additional stress on your student by expecting them to produce perfect grades on everything.
Support your child in their choices.
Support your child in their choices.
IB curriculum is very rigorous and your child may feel bad when they face pressure they haven't faced before. I fully believe every student can succeed in the IB program but each student's path might look a little different.
IB curriculum is very rigorous and your child may feel bad when they face pressure they haven't faced before. I fully believe every student can succeed in the IB program but each student's path might look a little different.
Some heritage students have the mindset as they speak the language with their parents at home, therefore Chinese is easy. However IB-SL requires the language proficiency reach the academic or formal language level. Vocab used in Listening reading, speaking and writing are all in higher level then they realized.
Some heritage students have the mindset as they speak the language with their parents at home, therefore Chinese is easy. However IB-SL requires the language proficiency reach the academic or formal language level. Vocab used in Listening reading, speaking and writing are all in higher level then they realized.
Encourage your student to complete IB assessments not only on time, but early.
Encourage your student to complete IB assessments not only on time, but early.
Your student(s) is/are going to be challenged. Be their cheerleader at home and motivate them when they are having a difficult time. Help them stay on top of their deadlines and let them know that communication with their teacher(s) is key.
Your student(s) is/are going to be challenged. Be their cheerleader at home and motivate them when they are having a difficult time. Help them stay on top of their deadlines and let them know that communication with their teacher(s) is key.
Know that your child is receiving a solid educational experience. Your child is being prepared to thrive at college and beyond. Regardless of the university your child goes to, they are being prepared to hit the ground running. Grades are not the end all be all of their educational experience. Preparation is the key...and that is what IB at Westwood is focused on...preparing them for their college experience and beyond.
Know that your child is receiving a solid educational experience. Your child is being prepared to thrive at college and beyond. Regardless of the university your child goes to, they are being prepared to hit the ground running. Grades are not the end all be all of their educational experience. Preparation is the key...and that is what IB at Westwood is focused on...preparing them for their college experience and beyond.
Encourage creativity, perseverance and honor.
Encourage creativity, perseverance and honor.
Your child has made an excellent life decision. The IB program is rigorous yet rewarding.
Your child has made an excellent life decision. The IB program is rigorous yet rewarding.
IB will challenge students in many different ways, but the program can help students become strong and critical thinkers.
IB will challenge students in many different ways, but the program can help students become strong and critical thinkers.
To always encourage thinking deeper about texts instead of trying to find the "right" interpretation or analysis - accepting that there's almost never a "right" answer as long as it can be supported by the text.
To always encourage thinking deeper about texts instead of trying to find the "right" interpretation or analysis - accepting that there's almost never a "right" answer as long as it can be supported by the text.
Encourage your student to think critically, learn about other cultures, read about different perspectives and come up with their own ideas and conclusions. Ask them to teach you a new French expression every day.
Encourage your student to think critically, learn about other cultures, read about different perspectives and come up with their own ideas and conclusions. Ask them to teach you a new French expression every day.
It is a fun class. You will learn real life concepts similar to working in the industry.
It is a fun class. You will learn real life concepts similar to working in the industry.
IB is an amazing program that helps students to become well rounded individuals and learners that seek to benefit society. It is very different from AP College Board, which focuses solely on content and not the impact that their learning has on the world around them. It is not ideal in my mind to have students try to take both IB and AP courses. In their junior and senior years they are dealing with IAs, EEs, CAS projects, and prepping for their exams. Double dipping only causes stress and takes away from what we are trying to teach the kids.
IB is an amazing program that helps students to become well rounded individuals and learners that seek to benefit society. It is very different from AP College Board, which focuses solely on content and not the impact that their learning has on the world around them. It is not ideal in my mind to have students try to take both IB and AP courses. In their junior and senior years they are dealing with IAs, EEs, CAS projects, and prepping for their exams. Double dipping only causes stress and takes away from what we are trying to teach the kids.
Help your student set reasonable goals for themselves, especially if they need support in time management.
Help your student set reasonable goals for themselves, especially if they need support in time management.
IB Learners will be challenged in this course, and success often requires good study habits and/or attending regular tutorials. Please help your student prepare those skills. That said, the grading scheme provides room for students to make mistakes and be challenged. The 2 year physics curriculum will provide students with a solid foundation in physics and experimental design as well as opportunities to earn AP credit while working towards their IB Diploma.
IB Learners will be challenged in this course, and success often requires good study habits and/or attending regular tutorials. Please help your student prepare those skills. That said, the grading scheme provides room for students to make mistakes and be challenged. The 2 year physics curriculum will provide students with a solid foundation in physics and experimental design as well as opportunities to earn AP credit while working towards their IB Diploma.
The advice I would give to IB parents is let go of the notion that IB should look like an AP class, or that IB classes fully prepare their student to take AP exams. IB is about so much more than getting a correct answer on a test, it is about building a better individual self and a better community through learning. It is completely separate from AP. Also, my advice would be to be aware of the major deadlines for their student (i.e. IA/EE/TOK/etc. deadlines)
The advice I would give to IB parents is let go of the notion that IB should look like an AP class, or that IB classes fully prepare their student to take AP exams. IB is about so much more than getting a correct answer on a test, it is about building a better individual self and a better community through learning. It is completely separate from AP. Also, my advice would be to be aware of the major deadlines for their student (i.e. IA/EE/TOK/etc. deadlines)
Encourage your child to take courses that align with their long term goals. Even if they don't get the college credit for the courses, they are learning how to reason, collaborate, explore in topics that will benefit them longer term. Even just getting exposure to this type of course work will make the transition to college much more productive.
Encourage your child to take courses that align with their long term goals. Even if they don't get the college credit for the courses, they are learning how to reason, collaborate, explore in topics that will benefit them longer term. Even just getting exposure to this type of course work will make the transition to college much more productive.
Keep kids in their performing arts classes! Balance is an IB trait - providing a creative/performing opportunity balances the academic with the artistic.
Keep kids in their performing arts classes! Balance is an IB trait - providing a creative/performing opportunity balances the academic with the artistic.
Talk to your child about their classes and experiences. They are surrounded by engaged students and teachers and should have plenty to share. At times the courses can be challenging and they'll need your support. We have such a wonderful, involved community of parents and students, so just keep doing what you've done to get them here.
Talk to your child about their classes and experiences. They are surrounded by engaged students and teachers and should have plenty to share. At times the courses can be challenging and they'll need your support. We have such a wonderful, involved community of parents and students, so just keep doing what you've done to get them here.
This program is full of tremendous and diverse opportunities for our students. It is a challenging program, but the faculty is enthusiastically focused on student success. That may sound a little corny, but it has always been my experience that the students, parents, and faculty are all dedicated to that goal.
This program is full of tremendous and diverse opportunities for our students. It is a challenging program, but the faculty is enthusiastically focused on student success. That may sound a little corny, but it has always been my experience that the students, parents, and faculty are all dedicated to that goal.
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