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Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Cafetorium 6:30pm AGENDA Welcome – Coordinator

Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School IB Information Night Meeting. Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Cafetorium 6:30pm AGENDA Welcome – Coordinator Mr. Petruccelli Introduction Overview of the Notre Dame Pre-IB/IB programs ( powerpoint ) Students’ Perspectives Q.& A.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Cafetorium 6:30pm AGENDA Welcome – Coordinator

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  1. Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School IB Information Night Meeting Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Cafetorium 6:30pm AGENDA Welcome – Coordinator Mr. Petruccelli Introduction Overview of the Notre Dame Pre-IB/IB programs (powerpoint) Students’ Perspectives Q.& A. Please pick-up application package after the presentation Down the Hall of Heroes

  2. FAMILY PRAYER God made us a familyWe need one another We love one another We forgive one another We work together We play together We Worship together Together we use God’s word Together we grow in Christ Together we love all people Together we serve our Good Together we hope for heaven These are Our hopes and ideals Help us to attain them, O God, through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen

  3. Welcome To The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Information Night at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School

  4. The Guidance Team Guidance & Student Services Mrs. Brown………..…...A - C Mrs. Comella…………..Do-Kh Mr. Leon……………..….Ki-Ra Mrs. Dawson……..…....Re - Z Mr. Coughlin ….. Student Success Teacher Mrs. Kennedy….Child Youth Worker Mr. Milne…….…Social Worker Dr. Da Cunha….Psychologist Mrs. Boone…Guidance Secretary Mrs. Findlay…Guidance/Attendance Secretary

  5. International Baccalaureate An education for life! Learn more about the IB Programme, visit the Website: www.ibo.org

  6. Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate (IBO) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

  7. Why Select the IB Diploma Programme ? Your child loves to learn, loves school and loves a challenge The opportunity to study subjects in greater depth (over 3 semesters for HL (courses) It provides a well rounded-liberal arts education-incorporating Humanities, Math and Science International Focus-International Recognition World-wide Exams a rigorous academic programme, while completing an Extended Essay (EE), Learning Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) and the (TOK) Theory of Knowledge course which is unique to IB (aim to teach students the basic philosophy of thought)

  8. A successful IB candidate needs to: Suitable Candidates • Be a dedicated, motivated student • Accept challenges and demonstrate personal initiative • Be able to learn independently, while demonstrating strong co-operative skills essential team-building • Display solid academic potential, high academic standing (student: 80 minimum average) and other interests • Grade 8 students applying should have at least 80% in English andMathematics and Science • Display an excellent command of spoken and written languageand a commitment to second-language (French) learning • Be actively involved in the extracurricular life of the school and community and willingness to assume a leadership position • Have a global perspective with an interest in international issues  

  9. IBO Statistics Presently, the IBO works with 3,483 schools (up from 3,290 last year) in 144 (141) countries to offer the three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP) to approx. 1, 057,000 students.

  10. Higher level courses = university preparation I.B. diploma courses taken in last two years Liberal Arts curriculum incorporating Humanities Math Sciences The IB Diploma Program provides . . .

  11. Notre Dame Grade 9 & 10 Pre-IB • Sets the foundation for the IB Diploma Programme • Offers courses designed to integrate IB expectations with Ontario requirements • Prepares students for the academic rigours of the IB Diploma Programme

  12. IB Diploma Programme Grade 11&12 • Students follow an internationally developed course of study which is consistent around the world • Students must complete the grade 9 & 10 preparatory programme to be successful in the Diploma Programme • Students select 6 courses of study. All courses have a final exam, which is worth 60 -80% of the final mark (exams are conducted in May) • Portfolios , commentaries, or projects constitute the remaining percent of the final mark

  13. IB DIPLOMA IB Diploma Curriculum • 3 Higher Level (240 hours) and 3 Standard Level (150 hours) Courses • One course from each of 6 subject groups • IB exam in all 6 courses • Complete Extended Essay, TOK, and CAS • Accumulate 24 points total on 6 exams - Exams are scored on a scale of 1 - 7

  14. Students study concurrently: • Three subjects at higher level(240 hours each). • Three subjects at standard level(150 hours each). • All three parts of the core. TOK, EE , CAS or Elective

  15. What is a Standard Level course? • A Standard Level (SL) course is equivalent to two semesters of coursework. • Example: SL Biology = Gr.11 + Gr.12 Biology (SBI3U and SBI4U)

  16. What is a Higher Level course? • A Higher Level course (HL) is equivalent to three semesters of coursework. • Example: HL Chemistry = Gr.11 Chemistry (SCH3UH) + Gr.12 Chemistry (SCH4UH) + Gr.12 Earth and Space Science(SES4UH)

  17. Evaluating Students How does IB get a mark out of 7? • Each course has an INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (IA) component that is evaluated by the teacher and is externally moderated. • IB combines the internal assessment mark with the May examination results to obtain the final mark. • E.g. Chemistry mark = 24% Internal Assessment (IA) + 76% 3 exam papers

  18. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 I.B. Diploma Requirements or Elective

  19. What subjects are offered within the six groups at Notre Dame? • Group 3 – History Higher Level • Group 4 - Chemistry Higher Level • Group 5 - Mathematics Standard Level • Group 6 – Elective Biology Standard Level • Group 1 –English Higher Level • Group 2 – French Standard Level

  20. There are three core requirements The extended essay: • 4,000 words • Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest • Familiarises students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university

  21. Core requirements Creativity, action and service (CAS): • Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service • Education outside the classroom • Development of the learner profile • The emphasis is on learning bydoing real tasks that have real consequences for the student and others.

  22. Core requirements Theory of knowledge: Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines Encourages an appreciation of other cultural perspectives Encourages students to explore how they come to acquire knowledge

  23. Overview of the Notre Dame Pre-IB Courses Grade 10 Grade 9 • Pre-IB English • Pre-IB Math 10/11 • Pre-IB Science • Pre-IB French • Pre-IB History • Religion • Career Ed/Civics • Pre-IB English • Pre-IB Math • Pre-IB Science • Pre-IB French • Religion • Geography • Art • Physical Education

  24. HL English HL History HL Chemistry SL French SL Math SL Elective Biology Overview of IB CoursesYears 1 & 2 (Grades 11 & 12) • Theory of Knowledge /Religion • Extended Essay (4000 words) • Creativity, Action, Service -Activities providing experiential learning (150 hrs)

  25. How does one earn the IB Diploma? • Take six courses, one from each group (or substitute, Groups 2-5 for Group 6) • Take the six exams • Complete TOK, CAS and EE • Complete all IB assessments • Accumulate at least 24 points on the exams

  26. What are the characteristics of a Notre Dame Pre-IB/IB candidate • Caring • Desire to be challenged/ Risk taker • Competent communicator in the English Language and enjoys reading • Critical Thinker/ Inquirer • Strong time management skills/ Balanced • Open to new ideas/ Self-motivated • Solid work ethic • Social awareness/ Reflective/ Principled • Involved in community and school activities

  27. University recognitionThe IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.   The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to gain recognition for the IB diploma: • Direct online access for university admissions officers and government officials to syllabuses and recent examination papers • A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org • Recognition in over 100 countries • Recognition by over 2,000 universities • Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for IB students

  28. Where Have Our Graduates Gone (2012)?

  29. Where Have Our Graduates Gone (2012)?

  30. Where Have Our Graduates Gone (2012)?

  31. 3 YEAR EVALUATION Over the last 3 years, our students have achieved cumulative IB scores that are over 2 grade points above the World Average Notre Dame Average = 29.8 World Average = 27.6

  32. WORLD WIDE STATISTICS2013

  33. Successful students completing the IB Diploma Program acquire: • Solid organizational and time-management skills • International calibre preparation for university studies • The possibility to earn university transfer credits • Experience inhumanitarian and leadership activities • International recognition as a versatile, disciplined individual • TWO high school diplomas: IBD and OSSD

  34. Registration Process – All Students • Grade 7 June report card • Grade 8 Progress Report • IEP if identified as gifted • Completed registration form • Activity and Faith Formation Fee ($65.00) • Supplementary application with two paragraphs • A previously evaluated piece of writing • Complete teacher reference letter form • Flexible Boundary letter required upon acceptance into Notre Dame Pre-IB/IB program if student does not live within the Notre Dame boundaries (requested by Notre Dame Principal)

  35. Fees Effective September, 2007 Non-identified studentswill be charged an annual fee of $1,200.00 in grade 11 and 12 for a total fee of $2,400.00. (this fee includes examination fees, textbooks/materials, students’ assessment/examination mailing/courier costs) Identified studentswill still be expected to pay for examination fees and assessment/examination mailing/courier costs. (Grade 11 approx. $480.00, Grade 12 approx. $650.00 )

  36. Additional Documentation for students New to Dufferin-Peel CDSB • Proof of Citizenship (Canadian Birth Certificate or Canadian Citizenship card/Landed Immigrant Form (IMMI000) • Proof of Residence (recent Property Tax Assessment, Property Purchase Agreement, or a Lease Agreement with a valid Driver’s License) • Completed Tax Form • Consent & Guardianship Agreement if student is not residing with parent (s) • Immunization Records for students new to Peel Region • Deadline : Monday December 16, 2013

  37. Transportation Only students identified Gifted by D.P.C.D.S.B. and entering Notre Dame Pre-IB/IB at Notre Dame C. S. S. in grade 9 and living more than 4.8 Km from the school are entitled to busing Students otherwise provide own transportation

  38. Questions?

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