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Welcome to CHCI’s International Baccalaureate Grade 8 Information Night

Welcome to CHCI’s International Baccalaureate Grade 8 Information Night. International Baccalaureate Mission Statement.

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Welcome to CHCI’s International Baccalaureate Grade 8 Information Night

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  1. Welcome to CHCI’s International Baccalaureate Grade 8 Information Night

  2. International Baccalaureate Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate Organisation 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. What is the International Baccalaureate Programme? • International educational system • Over 3600 schools in 141 countries • Over 1.2 million students testing world-wide • 150+ Canadian high schools offer DP • Common curriculum • Promotes intercultural understanding • Provides university preparation

  4. Which schools have adopted the International Baccalaureate? • International schools • Private schools • Public magnet schools

  5. Cameron’s International Baccalaureate Programs CHCI International Baccalaureate Studies Program (Pre-IB) (Grade 9 and Grade 10) International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (Grade 11 and Grade 12) International Baccalaureate Courses (Partial) (Grade 11 and Grade 12)

  6. International BaccalaureateStudies Program • Grade 9 and Grade 10 enhanced academic program • Students travel in congregated classes for 5 of their 8 classes • Students develop the skills necessary for their senior IB courses

  7. International Baccalaureate Studies Program Differentiated from a regular high school program in terms of … • Flexibility- students negotiate pace of learning • Perspective- international framework • Extension- activities beyond the classroom

  8. The IB Diploma Model • Group 1 – Studies in Language and Literature • Group 2 – Language Acquisition • Group 3 - Individuals and Societies • Group 4 - Sciences • Group 5 - Mathematics • Group 6 - Arts & Electives • Core – Theory of Knowledge; Creativity, Action, Service; and The Extended Essay

  9. IB Diploma Assessment • Each subject is graded on a scale of 0-7 points (6 subjects x 7 points = 42) • Central Elements can earn up to 3 additional points • Maximum of 45 points

  10. IB Diploma Assessment • Both Internal and External Assessment use established grading criteria • Multiple Methods of Assessment for each course • Over 5000 examiners worldwide • Students maintain some choice in many aspects of assessment—in other words, these are NOT multiple choice exams (written, oral, group, presentation, recorded) • A RELIABLE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

  11. International Baccalaureate Courses • Students are required to complete between 2 and 5 IB Courses in their Grade 11 and 12 years • Students may choose any combination of courses • Students are not required to complete the central elements • Also known as “Partial IB”

  12. Why choose the IB Programme? • Enriched Learning Environment • Best University Preparation Available • Teachers Trained in Assessment Practices - Specialists • High Academic Standards • Development of Independent Learning • Well Rounded Education • Academic Skills Development • Accessibility to Universities World-wide • Advanced Standing and University Credit

  13. UBC Study Conclusions •IB Diploma is a very strong predictor of first year success. •IB students tend to be academically strong, highly engaged first-year students. •The vast majority of IB students perform in first year at the same level as an A-student (in the Canadian system) or better. •Even with some over-anticipation in anticipated grades, assessments are very reliable. •IB students with transfer credits succeed when entering directly into upper year classes. *see our website under “About”

  14. Dispelling the Myths • It’s too HARD! • I won’t have a social life. • IB is only for students who want to go to school outside of Canada. • My marks will go down. • I won’t get into the University I want because my marks are lower. • It is only for the super-smart student.

  15. CHCI IB Facts • CHCI IB students consistently score well above the World Average IB student in every subject area • IB Diploma is scored out of 45 points • May 2016 - CHCI =35/45 • May 2016– World = 30/45

  16. UBC IB Diploma Score Conversion

  17. CHCI IB Course Results May 2016 Results: 297 students wrote IB examinations • 62% of IB Bio students scored 93% +; 26% scored 97% + • 62% of IB Chem students scored 93% +; 22% scored 97% + • 60% of IB Math students scored 93% +; 27% scored 97% + • This year, we have 303 students writing IB exams in May 2017

  18. CHCI IB Grads

  19. What our Grads say… • “My preparation in IB has allowed me to be less stressed at University.” • “I have developed work habits that help me to better balance my time in university.” • “The transfer credits saved me thousands of dollars at university and have opened up other course opportunities.” • “Writing an extended essay in High School prepared me for essay writing in university.” • “IB taught me to deal with workload pressure. Compared with my friends in 1st year, I felt so prepared.”

  20. Why choose the IB Programme? • “…IB students indicated higher ratings of inquiry learning…additionally, on average, IB students were less likely to view learning primarily as memorization.” • “...most of the knowledge learned through EE participation helped them to successfully cope with university academic demands.” (Lemay and Pelaez, Canada, 2013)

  21. Why choose the IB Programme? • “When compared with former AP students, IB students were significantly more likely to indicate that they felt prepared for college-level coursework involving research…” (University of Virginia, 2013) • “Students should concern themselves more with doing WELL in University, rather than getting into University, and at UBC, we know that IB students do better at University than non-IB students.” (UBC Admissions Officer)

  22. IB Application Procedures • Students must submit to their elementary school counsellor: - IB Application Form - Grade Nine Course Selection Form - Teacher Commentary Form - Grade 7 Report Card/Most Recent Mark Report -$50 Application Fee ( to arrive at Cameron Heights by January 16th)

  23. Acceptance into the IB Programme • Late January: Students will be notified regarding their acceptance by letter (Canada Post) and/or email and successful applicants will be offered a seat in the program • February 6th : Students must confirm their seat in the IB Programme by returning the offer to CHCI and notifying their elementary home school • All of this information and the Application are on our website under the IB tab -- Admissions

  24. Frequently Asked Questions • How much does the FD-IB programme cost?

  25. FAQs Is transportation provided? -Not to students who reside outside of our “normal” CHCI boundary -Cambridge students – must apply to GPSS

  26. FAQs • Are students with Special Education needs accommodated in this program? -Yes--See Ms. Jewson in the Library following presentation • Our parent handbook, located on the Cameron Heights Webpage under the IB tab, has a FAQ section. • Our parent group, CIBPA, has representatives here if you wish to speak to them.

  27. Open House Starting Point • Green: 4th floor • Blue: 3rd floor • Yellow: 2nd floor • Purple: 1st floor

  28. Thank you! We hope to see you in our Graduating IB Class of 2021!

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