International Baccalaureate Programme

1. International Baccalaureate Programme Laguna Creek High School

2. International Baccalaureate Mission Statement 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. The IB encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

3. IB was developed to emphasize critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and exposure to a variety of points of view. International Baccalaureate

4. The Philosophy • “It’s the journey, not the destination” • IB DP allows students to: • Demonstrate independent study skills • Develop a broad range of academic skills • Engage in interdisciplinary ideas • Reflect on the nature of human knowledge in an international context • Take part in social, physical and creative pursuits beyond the classroom

5. Inquirers Thinkers Communicators Risk-takers Knowledgeable Open-minded Reflective Principled Caring Balanced International Baccalaureate Students are . . .

7. The MYP Personal Project is • the culminating experience of all students in the MYP • a long – term investigation on a topic or personal passion of student choice • designed to strengthen and extend a student’s personal and interpersonal learning • the opportunity to demonstrate how students have internalized the I.B. learner profile attributes, the approaches to learning, and the global contexts

8. The Requirements of the personal project • Select a topic of student interest that focuses on the global contexts of the Middle Years Programme. • Create an inquiry question to research and that will result in a product or outcome. • Record the process of research and findings via a process journal. • Complete a final written report. • Exhibit project and product/outcome for the school community. • Graded with Personal Project criteria.

9. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year course of study which allows students to fulfill the requirements of an internationally recognized rigorous course of study. The IB Diploma Programme offers a broad and balanced curriculum in which students are encouraged to apply what they learn in the classroom to real world issues and problems. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

11. Theory of Knowledge—designed to explore questions about different sources of knowledge (perception, language, emotion, reason) and different kinds of knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical, historical) This course is taken both junior and senior years. International Baccalaureate Core Requirements

12. Creativity, Activity, and Service—participation in artistic activities (creativity), sports, expeditions, or local/international projects (activity), and community or social service projects (CAS—A sustaining and continuous project over two years is required). International Baccalaureate Core Requirements

13. Extended Essay—an in-depth, independent research assignment of approximately 4,000 words on a topic of special interest designed to prepare students for research at the college level. International Baccalaureate Core Requirements

14. Many universities grant sophomore status for students with IB Diplomas. Many universities guarantee admission for students with IB Diplomas. All nine campuses of the University of California now award 30 hours of credit to any IB student who earns an IB diploma with a score of 30 points or higher. International Baccalaureate College Recognition

15. International Baccalaureate College Acceptance Average Rates • Harvard—7% • Yale—7% • University of VA—32% • Duke—6% • Boston—58% • Cornell University— • 18% • UNC Chapel Hill—32% IB Rates • Harvard—10% • Yale—18% • University of VA—64% • Duke—28% • Boston—70% • Cornell University—31% • UNC Chapel Hill—63% • 2012 data IBO.org

16. We cannot guarantee admission to a specific college. • We cannot guarantee scholarships. • We CAN guarantee that IB students are receiving the best preparation for college success.

17. Universities report that IB DP students are better prepared for college than any other students. Percentage of students graduating with a bachelor’s degree within 6 years. EPIC STUDY 2012

18. LC IB Diploma Graduates have been accepted to • UCLA • UC Berkeley • UC Santa Barbara • UC Davis • UC San Diego • UC Santa Cruz • Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo • Loyola Marymount • University of San Francisco • University of Southern California • Harvey Mudd • John Hopkins • And many, many more! • Harvard • Yale • MIT • Stanford • Princeton • Dartmouth • Boston University • Chapman University • St. Mary’s • University of the Pacific • New York University • Ole Mississippi • University of Oregon

19. The IB Diploma Programme is criterion-based; each student’s performance is measured against well-defined levels of achievement. Grades reflect attainment of knowledge and skills relative to set standards that are applied equally to all IB schools. Diploma candidates select one subject from each of the six subject groups. Three courses are taken at Higher level (HL) and three courses are taken a the Standard level (SL). International Baccalaureate Assessment

20. IB is a complete program with exams in all disciplines. IB assessments include written assignments and exams, oral examinations, lab notebooks, research papers, portfolios of work. IB exams are 80-100% written essays, not multiple choice. International Baccalaureate Assessment

21. English Literature HL Paper 2— “A poet is an architect who designs and plans with words.” Compare the ways at least two poets you have studied have given structure to their poems, and to what effect.” International Baccalaureate Assessment

22. English Literature HL Paper 2— “A poet is an architect who designs and plans with words.” Compare the ways at least two poets you have studied have given structure to their poems, and to what effect.” International Baccalaureate Assessment

23. History of the Americas HL Paper 3— “Despite Nixon’s reputation as a conservative politian, his domestic policies and actions reflect substantial reform.” Discuss. International Baccalaureate Assessment

24. Overall Pass Rate for AP for last year was 65% in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Overall Pass Rate for LCHS IB DP: 2013 83% 2014 81% 2015 82% 2016 81% International Baccalaureate versus Advanced Placement Pass Rates in the Elk Grove Unified School District

25. Honors English 9 French, Japanese, or Spanish (appropriate level) Honors World Geography Appropriate Mathematics (Math II, Honors Math II; Honors Math III; Math II/III Accelerated ) Honors Biology International Baccalaureate Pre-IB Diploma Pathway 9thGrade

26. International Baccalaureate Pre-IB Diploma Pathway 10thGrade Honors English 10 French, Japanese, or Spanish (appropriate level) Honors World History Appropriate Mathematics (Math III or Honors Pre-Calculus) AP Physics/Chemistry

27. Results—Full Diploma (3 or 4 Higher Level courses, 3 Standard Level Courses; fulfillment of the CAS and EE requirements; and TOK course) Candidate-Taking of Singleton IB Courses up to Six International Baccalaureate IB Pathways

28. International Baccalaureate Cardinal IB Certificate Pathway Four IB Courses Fulfillment of the CAS requirement

29. Advanced Placement Courses Offered • AP Government (Elective) • AP Physics • AP Psychology (Elective)

30. Advanced Placement Exams Offered • AP Calculus BC (for IB Math HL 1 students) • AP Government • AP Physics • AP Psychology

31. Choices . . . Students may also . . . • Enroll in one or more IB classes as Candidate students. • Pass a High Level or Standard Level exam to earn an IB Certificate.

32. Frequently Asked Questions • Q. Can you be in an academy and take IB? A. Yes, a student can be in an academy and complete the requirements the IB Diploma Programme; however, modifications need to be made in the academy requirements. • Q. Do you have to take all of the IB classes? A. No. There is plenty of room in student schedules to allow them to take electives. However, the Diploma Programme is a big commitment. Also, students have the option to take single IB classes much as they would an honors class.

33. Frequently Asked Questions • Q.What will happen to GPA’s with the IB Programme vs. AP? A. In junior and senior, students who pass an IB class with a C or better will receive the extra grade point that they would earn in an honors or AP class if they earned a C or better. • Q. Can you take band and be in IB? A. Yes, though it will fill your schedule.

34. How Do I Enroll? All students in the Elk Grove Unified School District are eligible to enroll. Open Enrollment and Interdistrict transfers will be accepted. Open Enrollment has begun and closes February 3rd at 5:30 p.m.. For Intradistrict or Interdistrict transfers, contact counselors Deana Seyvertsen or Ashley Koren to make enrollment arrangements. Complete the IB Interest form and send to Deana Seyvertsen or Ashley Koren. Harriet Eddy students will complete the Pre-IB Diploma course selection form when they sign up for classes. Enrollment into the Diploma Programme will begin at the end of sophomore year. Preference will be given to students enrolled at Laguna Creek. International Baccalaureate How to Apply

35. Enrollment recommendations The ideal IB student combines intellectual potential with motivation and a love of learning. It is recommended that incoming ninth-grade students meet the following standards: • 3.0 or better GPA in grades 7-8. • High motivation as demonstrated by excellent attendance and exemplary conduct.

36. Rod De Luca, IB DP Coordinator rdeluca@egusd.net916.683.1339 Jose Oseguera, IB MYP Coordinator joseguer@egusd.net 916.683.1339 Visit the IBO website www.ibo.org Visit the IBO website www.ibo.org International Baccalaureate Contact Information

37. Alycia Sato, IB Counselor (On-Leave until 2/15/2017) asato@egusd.net916.683.3123 Deana Seyvertsen, IB Counselor decjohns@egusd.net 916.683.3123 Ashley Koren, IB Counselor akoren@egusd.net 916.683.3123 Visit the IBO website www.ibo.org International Baccalaureate Contact Information