IB Program Jacqueline Allen IB Diploma Program Coordinator jacquelineallentdsbonca The Whole IB Program The IB Prep Program Grades 9 amp 10 LEADS TO ID: 597724
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Monarch Park Collegiate IB Program
Jacqueline AllenIB Diploma Program Coordinatorjacqueline.allen@tdsb.on.caSlide2
The Whole IB Program
The IB Prep Program: Grades 9 & 10 LEADS TO:
The IB Diploma Program: Grades 11 & 12Slide3
IB Prep, Grade 9 Courses:
Math, English, Science, Geography, French, Civics/Careers, Health and Physical Education, Choice of Art Slide4
How are IB Prep courses different from regular stream academic courses?*Faster
pace, more rigorous*Geared to IB tasks/skills demanded in the IB Diploma ProgramNote:
In Phys. Ed
and
the Arts elective
: all Grade 9 streams
are taught
togetherSlide5
Grade 9 Extracurricular Requirement:
*20 hours of community service- either in school or out of school *must join at least one school team or clubSlide6
Grade 10, IB-Prep Courses:
Math, English, Science, History, French, Grade 11 Psychology + 2 elective courses (these may be Grade 11 courses) Same
extra curricular requirement as Grade 9
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Grade 11 and 12 IB Diploma Courses:
English Literature, Math (Calculus, Functions, Vectors), Biology, French (finished in Grade 11, including IB Exams), Psychology and…
Chemistry - OR - TheatreSlide8
In the IB Diploma Program, students study 3 subjects at the Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at the Standard Level (SL). At Monarch Park, we offer:
English Literature (HL)Mathematics (SL)French (SL)Biology (HL or SL)Chemistry (HL or SL) Psychology (HL or SL)Theatre Arts HL or SL)Slide9Slide10
IB Exams
IB Examinations occur in May (between the 1st and the 20th of May). Externally marked. Slide11
CORE ELEMENTS of the IB DIPLOMA:
*Theory of Knowledge (Course in Grade11 + Essay in Grade 12)*Extended Essay (3000 – 4000 word essay) First draft written over summer of Gr. 11Final draft submitted in November of Gr. 12
*CAS
: a balanced portfolio
of:
Creativity
Activity
Service
(Includes experience and reflection.) Slide12
FAQ's
1. Who tends to be successful in the IB Prep/IB Diploma Program at MPC?
See the IB Learner Profile on next slide Slide13Slide14
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. How does the IB Program prepare students for university?
See the poster on the next slide, as well as the PDF on our website:
10 Reasons Why the IB Program is Ideal University Preparation
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3.
University entrance statistics?See the statistics from both 2014 and 2015 graduating IB classes posted on our website. Slide17
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. How many applications do you usually receive? How many Grade 9’s are accepted into the program?Last year: 151 applications received.We accept up to 64 Grade 9 IB Prep students.Slide18
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. What is the retention policy?Students must achieve at least 75% in each subject to remain in the IB-Prep or IB Programs. Slide19
STEP 1: Application Package
*Course selection form *Optional attendance form *Report Cards – Midterm of Grade 7, Final of Grade 7,
both including Learning Skills.
Also
Interim
of Grade
8.
*
Character
reference letter
*Due: Wednesday,
December 16
th
, 2015 at 4:00Slide20
STEP 2: Entrance Assessment*Essay: choice of two questions *Questionnaire about learning and thinking
(review the learner profile)Slide21
STEP
3: Interview* Personal Presentation that demonstrates at least 3 Learner Traits from the IB Learner Profile. 3 minutes maximum.*Interview Panel asks student questions
*Interview
Panel asks parent(s) questions
ALL INTERVIEWS TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 6
th
, 2016