I Think THEREFORE, IB

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I ThinkTHEREFORE,IB
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What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme?
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IB World Schools(http//www.ibo.org)

• Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968
• 3,506 schools in 144 countries serving 991,000
  students in PYP, MYP, and DP
• 40 of schools in USA
• 8 year growth in DP worldwide
• Jan. 2004 1,121 schools
• Jan. 2013 2,373 schools

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KLEIN OAK IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (Grades 11 12)

• KOHS authorized as IB World School 2004 with 39
  students 2012-2013 with 300 students grades 9-12
• 2006 first KOHS graduating class of 5 2013
  graduating class of 55 earned the diploma
• 2011 and 2012 graduating classes 95 earned the
  diploma 2010 graduating class 93 earned the
  diploma
• KOHS ranked 4 among Texas IB Schools

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IB Diploma Programme
3 Higher Level (HL) 240 hours - 2 years 3
Standard Level (SL) 150 hours - 1 year
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Assessments

• Both internal and external, using established
  grading criteria
• Multiple methods of assessment for each course
• Varied skills tested across disciplines
• Balance between independent and
  teacher-supervised work
• Students maintain control over many aspects of
  assessment

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Theory of Knowledge
This required course begins second semester of
the 11th grade and concludes first semester of
the 12th grade.
The TOK course is designed to encourage each
student to reflect on the nature of knowledge by
critically examining different ways of knowing
(perception, emotion, language and reason) and
different kinds of knowledge (scientific,
artistic, mathematical, and historical).
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Extended Essay
4,000-word essay on a topic of the students
choice incorporating documented research
Students select a topic, faculty mentor, and
initiate the research second semester of the
junior year. They have the summer and first
semester of the senior year to complete the
writing and revising process. Students receive
assistance during TOK with deadlines for writing
the essay.
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CAS
150 Hours Total
CREATIVITY
ACTION
SERVICE
Each senior class selects a global service
project.
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To Earn the IB Diploma

• Complete EE, TOK, and CAS
• Complete all required assessments
• Take all six courses and all six exams
• Accumulate 24 points total on six exams (scored
  on a 1-7 scale) including bonus points from EE
  and TOK

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KOHS DIPLOMA PROGRAMME COURSES

• Studies in Language and Literature
  English HL
• Language Acquisition French SL/HL Spanish
  SL/HL
• Individuals Societies History of the Americas
  HL

• Sciences Biology SL/HL, Chemistry SL/HL, and
  Physics SL/HL
• Mathematics Math Studies SL, Math SL, and Math
  HL
• Fine Arts and Electives Dance, Music, Theater,
  and Visual Arts OR Computer Science

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WHY?
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Research Results
A 1999 U.S. Dept. of Education study shows that
students who take hard courses in high school, no
matter how well they do, are more likely to
finish college than students with good high
school grades and SAT scores who skip the most
demanding classes. Jay Mathews, Washington Post,
Dec.6, 2001
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Study Shows IB Standards Match College Knowledge
and Skills Requirements

• We have learned that its not enough for
  students to study content in isolation they must
  use their content knowledge to solve problems,
  make conjectures and inferences, and think deeply
  about the big questions of the disciplines. IB
  standards seem to be particularly well suited to
  achieving these aims.
• -- David Conley, CEO for EPIC
• (Educational Policy
  Improvement Center)

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College Admission Criteria

• Rigorous curriculum, as well as the grades earned
  in these courses
• Personal essay
• College Admission Tests (SAT/ACT)
• Community service/extracurricular activities
  (both on campus and off campus)
• Letters of recommendation
• GPA/class rank

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Some College Admission Assumptions

• Nearly all courses in the students final two
  years are in solid academic areas.
• An admissions officer can be assured of the
  candidates strong preparation of course work in
  the five basic academic areas first language,
  second language, social science/humanities,
  natural/physical sciences, and mathematics.

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IB Advantages

• The Extended Essay requirement validates writing
  and research skills.
• Participation in the IB demonstrates that the
  student accepts rather than avoids rigorous
  academic challenges.
• Participation in the IB strengthens a students
  confidence, social sophistication, and poise.

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As of Fall 2006, TEXAS IB Graduates get College
Credits

• If an IB Diploma recipient has scored at least 4
  on each IB examination, state schools in Texas
  now must by law award that recipient at least 24
  college credits!

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Do you fit this description?

Diligent and wants a real challenge Enjoys
learning and has diverse interests
Commits to long-term goals
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• We encourage 8th grade students to apply for the
  IB Diploma Programme and complete our Pre-IP
  (International Programme) courses in the 9th and
  10th grades.

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Importance of Pre-IP Courses

• Go beyond the TEKS in depth and complexity
• Are appropriately rigorous to prepare students to
  be successful in IB courses
• Are part of a vertically-aligned series of
  courses that ends with an authorized IB course
• Helps students to develop important time
  management, critical reading, and writing skills

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KOHS Pre-IP Courses
9th Grade PAP World Geography PAP Algebra I,
Geometry, or Algebra II PreIP English
I PAP/PreIP Advanced Biology I Spanish or French
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KOHS Pre-IP Courses
10th Grade AP World History PAP/PreIP
Chemistry PreIP English II PAP Geometry or
Algebra II PreIP Spanish or French
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How to Apply

• Applications are available on the Klein Oak
  website, or you may pick one up from your 8th
  grade counselor.
• Applications will be accepted beginning Feb. 28th
  through March 8th, 2013. Give completed
  application to your 8th grade counselor who will
  send them to the IB Coordinator. Out-of-district
  applications should be mailed directly to the IB
  Coordinator.
• Interviews with IB Selection Committee will take
  place in March. Applicants will be notified via
  their 8th grade counselors as to the specific
  date and time of the interview.
• Acceptance letters will be mailed to students in
  April.
• Attend the Pre-IP Orientation in June.

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CONTACTMrs. Linda GarnerIB CoordinatorKlein
Oak High SchoolPhone 832-484-5026Email
lgarner_at_kleinisd.net