Miami Beach Senior High School IB Scholars Academy Presentation November 8 2018 Program Administrators Principal Dr Maria T Rodriguez Assistant Principal Dr Blanca CorreaCespedes IB Coordinator Mr Carlos Rodriguez ID: 767331
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Miami Beach Senior High SchoolIB- Scholar’s Academy PresentationNovember 8, 2018
Program AdministratorsPrincipal: Dr. Maria T. RodriguezAssistant Principal: Dr. Blanca Correa-CespedesIB Coordinator: Mr. Carlos RodriguezPre-IB/ Scholars Coordinator: Ms. Sylvia CarroCounselor: Ms. Charmaine Williams
What are the Academy Requirements? Incoming 9th graders must have completed Honors Physical Science and Honors Algebra 1. Must have a 3.00 gpa. Incoming 11 th graders must have completed at least Honors Algebra 2 and maintained at least a 2.75 avg in their High School Classes. Applications for both the Pre-IB Scholars and the IBDP Program are available online on the school website starting November 1st Hard copy applications must be received at the IB-Scholars Office no later than February 1st Link to applications miamibeachhigh.schoolwires.com Under IB- Scholars Academy
Scholars and IB Program Flow ChartStudents apply in 8 th grade and enter in 9 th grade to the Pre-IB Scholars Program.The First two years are a preparatory program that prepares students for the rigor and expectations of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program or Scholars Advanced Academic Program. In December of their sophomore year, the student decides whether to apply for the IB Diploma Program or remain in the Scholars Program. Miami Beach Sr. High School is one of six IB Diploma Programs in Miami Dade Public Schools and the only nonmagnet Program. Miami Beach Sr High School is the only school in the USA that offers IB Portuguese.
IB- Scholars ProgramInternational Diploma Program Internationally Recognized ProgramStudents complete AP and IB courses that give them college credits Those that obtain the IB Diploma qualify for complete Florida Bright Futures ScholarshipsState Universities grant an entire year of credits for the IB Diploma. It is the most rigorous academic program at the school Scholars- Advanced Academics State Recognized Program Students complete AP and Dual Enrollment courses for college credits. Students can earn up t 2 years college credit. Allows students more flexibility in terms of electives. It is considered a rigorous academic program at our school.
Pre-IB/ Scholars Years9th GradeHonors English 1 Honors Geometry or Honors Algebra 2 AP Human GeographyHonors Biology or Honors Chemistry Spanish, French or Portuguese Level 1 or higher Pre-IB Inquiry Skills Personal Fitness/ Health Elective 10 th Grade AP English Language Honors Algebra 2 or Honors Pre-Calculus AP World History Honors Chemistry or Honors Physics Spanish, French or Portuguese Level 2 or higher Elective Elective Elective
11th GradeAP English Literature AP Spanish Language , AP French Language , IB French SL, IB Spanish SL, IB Portuguese SLAP U.S. History IB Biology SL, IB Chemistry SL, IB Physics SL AP Calculus AB or IB Pre-Calculus AP Psychology or IB Geography SL Extended Essay-CAS and Theory of Knowledge 1 Elective AP English Literature or AP English Language Foreign Language AP or Level 3,4 AP US History AP Sciences. Honors Physics or Chemistry AP Calculus AB or AP Stats, Honors Calculus, Stats or Pre Calculus Electives Electives Electives At least THREE AP or Dual Enrollment classes
12th GradeIB English Literature HL IB Spanish Language HL , IB French Language HL, IB French SL, IB Spanish SL, IB Portuguese SL IB History of Americas HLIB Biology SL, IB Chemistry SL, IB Physics SL or Elective IB Mathematics SL or IB Math Studies SL IB Psychology HL or IB Geography SL or Elective Extended Essay-CAS and Theory of Knowledge 1 Elective- AP Calculus BC AP English Literature or Dual Enrollment Writing and Rhetoric Foreign Language AP or Humanities AP US Government and Economics AP Sciences. AP Calculus BC, AP Calculus AB or AP Stats, Honors Calculus, Stats Electives Electives Electives At least THREE AP or Dual Enrollment classes
In the Six years of the International Diploma Program at Miami Beach Senior High School328 IB Students have completed the program 255 received their IB Diplomas 77.7% IB Diploma rate 1968 IB exams taken 1615 IB exams passed 82.1% exam passing rate 100% College acceptance
What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program? The Diploma Programme Curriculum Framework is made up of the following: Students study concurrently: •Three subjects at Higher Level (HL) (240 hours each). •Three subjects at Standard Level (SL) (150 hours each). •All three elements of the core (Extended Essay - 4,000 word essay; Theory of Knowledge; Creativity, Action and Service – CAS 150 hours across 2 years).
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