Long Beach High School International Baccalaureate Program 2010-2011 Parent Information Night

1. Long Beach High School International Baccalaureate Program2010-2011Parent Information Night

2. Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective IB Learner Profile

3. The IB Learner Profile

4. Diploma vs. Certificate IB Diploma Candidate- • Students take a course from each of 6 curricular groups • Students also work in core elements: Theory of Knowledge (ToK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) • Students must take exams in at least 3 higher level (HL) courses. • Students must take exams in at least 3 standard level (HL) courses. • Students can receive up to 7 points per exam. Students can earn up to three bonus points for ToK and EE. • Students must earn minimum total of 24 points (45 Maximum)

5. IB Certificate Student • Students choose to study any subject area. They take the course and participate in all IB assessments for that course. • Certificate students may enroll in any number of IB courses and earn an IB certificate for each course successfully completed. • These courses may earn students college credit- all decisions are up to the university that the student will attend.

6. Extended Essay • Extended Essay (EE) is an in-depth study of a limited topic within a subject of student’s choice. • Students will have a teacher mentor who is experienced in the area of student’s topic to guide them through the Extended Essay. • The upper limit is 4,000 words for EE. • Self driven experience.

7. Theory of Knowledge • Theory of Knowledge (ToK) is central to the educational philosophy of the International Baccalaureate. • ToK challenges students and teachers to reflect critically on diverse ways of knowing and areas of knowledge. • Students must complete this course as well as a 1200-1600 word essay from a list of ten titles prescribed by IBO. They also complete an oral presentation.

8. Creativity, Action, ServiceCAS • Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) is a framework for experiential learning, designed to involve students in new roles outside the academic arena. • Students must be involved for at least 150 hours, approximately 50 hours in each of the three areas, over grades 11 and 12.

9. IB Assessments • Students have both external and internal assessments. • External Assessments (EA) are given to students in May and are graded solely by IB officials. • Internal Assessments (IA) are given to students by the teacher throughout the courses. These assessments are graded by the teacher and moderated by IB through random samples sent to IB officials.

10. International Baccalaureate Educational program Emphasis on depth of knowledge Courses connected by educational themes Assessments allow for a wide variety of ability Major commitment to written & oral communication. Advanced Placement Series of courses Emphasis on width of knowledge Little connection between courses Assessment designed for high ability Expectation of writing ability Little commitment to oral commentary Comparison Between IB & AP

11. IB Diploma Advantage • Preparation for college • Diploma reflects a balanced curriculum • Allows student to master weaker subjects • Enhances critical-thinking skills • IB Diploma program develops character and service • Encourages teamwork and camaraderie • Increases teacher-student contact time • The IB Diploma is a comprehensive two year academic program for students - not individual tests. • The Diploma offers students both breadth and depth of study.

12. Long Beach High School Tentative Course Offerings 2010-2011

13. Resources • IB website- www.ibo.org • Long Beach School District- www.lbeach.org Thank you for coming tonight!!