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GREEN LAKE HIGH SCHOOL

GREEN LAKE HIGH SCHOOL. International Baccalaureate Programme. MISSION STATEMENT. The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

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  1. GREEN LAKE HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Programme

  2. MISSION STATEMENT The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

  3. MISSION STATEMENT The organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

  4. MISSION STATEMENT These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

  5. In sum…. A strong emphasis on the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship.

  6. Who are IB Students? • 573,000 Students Worldwide • 125 Countries on 5 Continents • at 2,146 IB World Schools

  7. Angola Antigua/Barbuda Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belgium Bermuda Bolivia Bosnia/Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei-Darussalam Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Columbia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guam Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Korea Kuwait Lao Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Macedonia Malawi Malaysia Malta Mauritius Mexico Monaco Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal Netherlands Netherlands-Antilles New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Togo Trinidad/Tobago Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands US Zambia Zimbabwe

  8. Three High Quality IB Programmes • The Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 3 to 12 focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside. • The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16 provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills taught through traditional school subjects. • The Diploma Programme(DP) for students aged 16 to 19 is a demanding two-year curriculum leading to final examinations and a qualification that is welcomed by leading universities around the world.

  9. The Diploma Programme Junior and Senior Year Two Year Curriculum Prepares Students to Ask challenging questions Learn how to learn Develop a strong sense of own identity & culture Develop ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures

  10. What Courses Must a Diploma Program Candidate Take? • 1. Language A1 • English SL/HL (World Lit) • 2. Second Language • French SL/HL • Spanish SL/HL • 3. Individuals & Society • History SL/HL • 4. Experimental Sciences • Biology SL/HL • Environmental Systems SL • 5.Mathematics & Computer Sciences • Math Studies SL • Math SL • 6. The Arts • Music SL • Visual Arts SL/HL

  11. Choosing Subjects for a Diploma • 6 Subjects must be selected. • 1 Subject must be selected from each group 1 – 5. • A sixth subject can be selected from group 6, or can be selectedfrom groups 1-5. • 3 Subjects at HL (240 hours) and 3 Subjects at SL (150 hours). • One or two subjects at SL may be completed at the end of the first year.

  12. 6 Subjects: 3 at HL and 3 at SL • 1. Language A1 • English SL/HL (World Lit) • 2. Second Language • French SL/HL • Spanish SL/HL • 3. Individuals & Society • History SL/HL • 4. Experimental Sciences • Biology SL/HL • Environmental Systems SL • 5.Mathematics & Computer Sciences • Math Studies SL • Math SL • 6. The Arts • Music SL • Visual Arts SL/HL

  13. Assessments • Graded on a scale of 1 to 7 points • Maximum of 3 points for EE/TOK • Total of 45 points possible • Diploma is awarded to a candidate whose total score is 24 (minimum) and 45 (maximum). Provided: • CAS, TOK, EE have been completed • There is no grade 1 in any subject • There is no grade 2 at HL • There is no more than one grade 2 at SL • There are no more than three grades 3 or below. • Etc. (additional specified conditions)

  14. Assessments • Internal (performance graded by Green Lake teacher) • Oral exercises in language subjects • Projects • Student portfolios • Class presentations • Practical laboratory work • Mathematical investigations • Artistic performances • External (performance graded by IB examiners) • World Literature assignments (Lang A1) • Written tasks for foreign language (Lang A2) • Essays for Theory of Knowledge • Extended Essay • Examinations

  15. Grade 9 (MYP) English 9 (same) Algebra/Geom 1 US History (same) Biology For Lang: French/Span Phy Ed/Health Elective Grade 10 (MYP) English 10 (Cmp1/Am Lit) Algebra/Geom PreCalc American Government World History Chemistry For Lang: French/Span Physical Education Elective Grade 11 (DP) Group 1: World Literature Group 2: French/Spanish Group 3: History Group 4: Math St/Math SL Group 5: Biology/Env Science Group 6: Band/Choir/VisualArt Required: TOK (2nd Sem) Grade 12 (DP) Group 1: World Literature Group 2: French/Spanish Group 3: History Group 4: Math St/Math SL Group 5: Biology/Env Science Group 6: Band/Choir/VisualArt Required: TOK (!st Sem) Elective Four Year Plan for Grade 9 Student

  16. Grade 9 (MYP) English 9 (same) Algebra US History (same) Biology For Lang: French/Spanish Phy Ed/Health Elective Grade 10 (MYP) English 10 (Cmp1/Am Lit) Algebra/Geom 1 or PreCalc World History Chemistry For Lang: French/Spanish Physical Education Elective Grade 11 (DP) Group 1: World Literature Group 2: French/Spanish Group 3: History Group 4: Math St/Math SL Group 5: Biology/Env Science Group 6: Band/Choir/VisualArt Required: Amer Gov’t/TOK Elective: (Physical Education?) Grade 12 (DP) Group 1: World Literature Group 2: French/Spanish Group 3: History Group 4: Math St/Math SL Group 5: Biology/Env Science Group 6: Band/Choir/VisualArt Required: TOK (1st Sem) Elective: (Physical Education?) Four Year Plan for Grade 10 Student

  17. Three Core Elements • TOK: Theory of Knowledge • Studying the nature of knowledge • 100 hours over 2 year period • Assessment: Give a presentation and submit an essay on one of 10 titles • EE: Extended Essay • Topic of personal interest • Limit of 4000 words • CAS: Creativity, Action, Service • Arts/other experiences; Physical exertion; Volunteer experiences

  18. EE: Extended Essay • Topic of personal interest Approved Subject Teacher to supervise directly Approximately 40 hours • Limit of 4000 words • Complete by mid-senior year

  19. TOK: Theory of Knowledge • 100 hours of teaching over 2 year period • Study the nature of knowledge • Class presentations • Essay of 1200–1600 words

  20. TOK: Theory of Knowledge • Essay Questions: 1200–1600 words • As a TOK student, what criteria do you use to distinguish between knowledge, opinion and propaganda? • Do questions like “Why should I be moral?” or “Why shouldn’t I be selfish?” have definitive answers? • Compare and contrast knowing a friend to knowing how to swim, knowing a scientific theory and knowing a historical period. What conclusions about the nature of knowledge can you reach?

  21. Counterbalance to academic world designed to develop attitudes and values Approximately 150 Hours over two years Approximately 3 Hours each week Cannot be an activity where a grade or monetary reward is received Submitted in January of Senior Year CREATIVITY Creative Activity In/Out of School Ex: Plays; Set Design; Ex: Design service project ACTION Participation in Sports, etc. In/Out of School Ex: Tai Kwon Do; Football Ex: Expeditions; Intn’l Projects SERVICE Community Service In/Out of School Projects Ex: LEAP Leader; Heifer Int’l; Hospital/Nursing Home Volunteer CAS: Creativity/Action/Service

  22. CAS Assessment • Meet with CAS Advisor for ongoing reflection. • Critical reflection paper on entire CAS experience.

  23. A Lot of Work!

  24. The Benefits! • IB encourages students to set and achieve ambitious goals. • IB enables students to compete effectively in an international arena. • IB provides an interesting, stimulating and challenging curriculum. • IB students may earn preferential admission status at many selective colleges/universities. • IB students may earn up to one full year of college credits at many selective colleges/universities. • IB Students who received the IB diploma have the highest rates of bachelor’s degree attainment (80%).

  25. IBO Public Website www.ibo.org

  26. What Are Your Questions?

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