IB 9 th Grade Information Session September 16 2019 Contact Information IB Coordinator Katie Willett katiewillettcmsk12ncus Assistant Principal CAS Coordinator Allyson Davis kathryndaviscmsk12ncus ID: 767330
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IB 9th Grade Information Session September 16, 2019
Contact Information IB Coordinator - Katie Willett katie.willett@cms.k12.nc.us Assistant Principal / CAS Coordinator – Allyson Daviskathryn.davis@cms.k12.nc.usIB websitewww.myersparkib.orgIB Express – weekly email Remind 101Only for students! Download – IB 9 th Grade Presentation at www.myersparkib.org
Understanding the IB Program
What is International Baccalaureate (IB)? IB Diploma Program was started in Switzerland in 1968, with objective to provide a challenging yet balanced education that would facilitate geographic and cultural mobility by providing internationally recognized university entrance qualifications The Middle Years Program was introduced in 1994.In 1992, Myers Park High School was the 1st public high school in NC to offer the IB Diploma Program; and, later became the first school in the USA (public or private) to offer both the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programs. MISSION STATEMENT : International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
IB Middle Years Program Framework Learner Profile Approaches to Teaching Approaches to LearningService as ActionPersonal Project7 Subject Areas
IB Learner Profile Attributes View – Learn more about the IB Learner Profile at www.myersparkib.org
IB Approaches to Teaching & Learning TEACHING Based on inquiry Focus on conceptual understandingDeveloped in local and global contextFocused on effective teamwork and collaborationDifferentiated to meet the needs of all learnersLEARNING
Middle Years Program Coursework SUBJECT GROUP 9 th GRADE10th GRADEGROUP 1: EnglishEnglish 1 English 2 GROUP 2: World Language Note: Must complete Level 3 to move to Diploma Program Spanish, French, German, Chinese OR Latin Level 1 and Level 2 (Level 2 or Level 3) Spanish, French, German, Chinese, OR Latin Level 2 and 3 (Level 3, or DP SL1)GROUP 3: Social StudiesWorld HistoryCivics & EconomicsGROUP 4: ScienceBiology and Earth & Environmental ScienceChemistry and Physics (highly encouraged) GROUP 5: MathNote: Must complete Math 3 to move to Diploma ProgramNC Math 2NC Math 3GROUP 6: Art / Electives Note: Pre-req for DP Art and TheaterArt or DramaArt or DramaELECTIVE/REQUIREMENTHealth & PEMYP or non MYP electiveELECTIVE/REQUIREMENTMYP or non MYP electiveMYP or non MYP elective Download – IB MYP Coursework at www.myersparkib.org
What is Service as Action Requirement of Middle Years Program Think of CAS as an opportunity for the student to engage in a cause that is meaningful to them Through continued commitment to a specific cause, students not only fulfill the requirement, more importantly, they grow personally. The experience can be an important element on their college resume or a source of inspiration for the MYP Personal Project , DP Extended Essay or college application essay Enables students to enhance their personal and interpersonal development by learning through experience.
Service as Action - Guidelines No specific number of hours required Must span a period of 18 months Student manages process in MANAGEBAC along with the CAS Coordinator, Ms. DavisLearning Outcomes (pre-approval, reflection & evidence required for each)AwarenessGlobal ValuePerseveranceCollaboration Ethics Initiative Challenge & New Skills View – IB MYP Service as Action Guidelines and further details at www.myersparkib.org
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