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Title: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme


1
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
  • Welcome to the IB Parent/Student Meeting
  • Introductions
  • Jamie Wilson-Deputy Superintendent
  • IB Background within DISD
  • Vicky Christenson-Director of Secondary
    Instruction
  • What is IB?
  • Darrell Muncy-Principal, Denton High School
  • Gwen Perkins-Associate Principal, Denton High
    School
  • Overview of IB Diploma Programme
  • Lynn Singletary, IB Coordinator
  • Questions and Answers
  • Staff

2
Why is Denton I.S.D. Exploring the IBO Programme?
  • The International Baccalaureate Organization aims
    to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring
    young people who help to create a better and more
    peaceful world through intercultural
    understanding and respect.
  • Denton I.S.D. wants to -
  • Awaken students full potential in themselves
  • Raise the bar of success for academic achievement
    for all students
  • Revitalize the rigor of our courses
  • Add an international perspective
  • Create connections beyond the local community
  • Increase collaboration with universities

3
Piloting IBO
  • Cohort group typically zoned together and
    centrally located Denton High School, Calhoun
    Middle School, Evers Park Elementary, and Newton
    Rayzor Elementary
  • Minimum of a two-year process to begin
    implementation
  • Will start with courses for DP, middle school
    MYP, and simultaneously implement PYP
  • Supported by district and campus funds
  • Commitment to a connected curriculum across a Pre
    K 12 spectrum
  • Analysis of results will determine future
    expansion of the program

4
Planning and Application Process
Exploration Continued
Exploration
Implementation
Application A May 1, 2006 Research and
Planning 2006-2007 Called Candidate Schools
during this time Could take longer than one
year Meet with consultants Compile information
for Application B Level I Professional
Development
2007-2008 Called Applicant Schools during this
time On-site authorization visit by IBO Submit
documentation for continual monitoring and
evaluation Level II Professional Development
IBO Introduction Conference November
2005 Preliminary Discussions November through
January, 2006 Introduction to Board January
24, 2006 Superintendents Cabinet February 7,
2006
Administrators Monthly Meeting February 8,
2006 K-12 Campus Team Informational Meeting
February 10, 2006 Board Report February 14,
2006
5
International Baccalaureate Overview
  • IBO established late 60s, first DP classes early
    70s
  • Internationally accepted educational program
  • IB is motivated by a mission to create a better
    world through education
  • The IB offers three programmes of international
    education for students aged 3 to 19, working in
    cooperation with IB World Schools.
  • PYP MYP DP

6
International BaccalaureateDiploma Program
  • Established to provide aligned curriculums
    worldwide
  • Curriculums designed to meet university level
    expectations
  • Students earning an IB Diploma often find
    acceptance to universities worldwide

7
DP vs AP
  • Both DP and AP are recognized as advanced level
    classes
  • Both prepare student to be successful on course
    related examinations
  • AP offers classes
  • DP offers a program of classes over junior and
    senior years

8
Diploma Programme _at_ DHS
  • Submitted Intent to Apply
  • September, 2007
  • Submitted Diploma Programme Application
  • May, 2007
  • Hosted IB Authorization Site Visit Team
  • (December 3-4, 2007)
  • February 2008-Authorization Status revealed
  • Denton High School now Classified as an
    International Baccalaureate World School

9
Diploma Programme Enrollment
  • Sophomore students enroll for Junior level
    Diploma Program classes
  • Complete IB Diploma Applications
  • Participate in DP Course Selection Conference
  • Student and parents
  • Establish DP course selections
  • Students enrolled in DP classes
  • or initial selected classes

10
The IB Hexagon for DP
11
In the Middle of the DP Hexagon
  • 1. Extended Essay
  • The extended essay has a prescribed limit of
    4,000 words.
  • It offers the opportunity to investigate a topic
    of individual interest, and
  • Acquaints students with the independent research
    and writing skills expected at university.

12
In the Middle of the DP Hexagon, Contd
  • 2. Theory of Knowledge
  • The interdisciplinary TOK class is designed to
    provide coherence by exploring the nature of
    knowledge across disciplines, and encouraging an
    appreciation of other cultural perspectives.

13
In the Middle of the DP HexagonContd
  • 3. Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
  • Students earn 150 documented service hours over
    two years.
  • Participation in the schools CAS programme
    encourages students to be involved in artistic
    pursuits, sports and community service work, thus
    fostering students awareness and appreciation of
    life outside the academic arena.

14
Earning the IB Diploma
  • Complete Requirements of
  • Extended Essay, CAS, TOK
  • Earn minimum of 4 on the external assessments (24
    points total)
  • Notified during July of status

15
Benefits of an IB Diploma
  • IB Diploma recognized by post secondary
    institutions worldwide
  • College credits Often awarded
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • In Texas Colleges and Universities
  • 24 hours of college credit awarded with earned IB
    Diploma

16
What Classes to take.
  • Six subject groups comprise the core of the IB
    curriculum.
  • The IB Diploma candidate is required to select
    one course from each of the six subject areas.
  • Three courses are taken at the Higher Level (HL)
  • two-year courses,
  • not more than four of the six subjects
  • Three courses are taken at the Standard Level
    (SL)
  • Traditionally a one-year course
  • Math classes will span over the two years

17
DHS Diploma Programme Classes
18
A Closer Look at the DP Classes
  • Group 1 Language A English HL
  • Group 2 Language B French, Spanish, German,
    Latin
  • (all SL) Spanish ab initi
  • Group 3 Individuals Societies History of
    Americas HL
  • History of Europe HL
  • Group 4 Experimental Sciences Biology HL SL
  • Environmental Systems Society SL
  • Group 5 Mathematics Mathematical Studies SL
  • Math SL
  • Group 6 Arts Electives Visual Arts HL SL
  • Computer Science SL
  • Dance SL
  • (or a second group 3 or 4)

19
Diploma ProgramAdmissions Guidelines
  • The application and educational records of each
    student applying for the International
    Baccalaureate Diploma Program will be reviewed by
    a committee. The committee is comprised of the IB
    Coordinator, teachers, counselors, and
    administrators.
  • continued on next slide

20
The following factors are considered
  • An appropriate score on the most recent Texas
    TAKS
  • Students academic achievement record
  • Two teacher recommendations
  • one core content area teacher
  • Parental consent and support
  • Evaluation during a family interview
  • A writing sample
  • Once accepted into the program, a student must
    maintain a high level of academic achievement.

21
DP Enrollment Process
  • Take IB Diploma Application Packet
  • Complete IB Diploma Application Packet
  • Turn in Completed IB Diploma Application Packet
  • April 11, 2008 Deadline
  • Participate in DP Course Selection Conference
  • Student and parents
  • Establish DP course selections
  • Students enrolled in DP classes
  • or initial selected classes

22
Freshmen
  • To prepare for entry into Diploma Programme
  • Consider taking pre-AP classes
  • Consider challenging classes
  • Pass TAKS tests
  • Earn grade level credits
  • Take a World Language
  • Read and practice writing

23
Transferring to DHS
  • Paperwork
  • Forms from DISD Central Service
  • People
  • Jamie Wilson-Deputy Superintendent

24
Questions and Answers
Thank you for your interest in DISDs
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25
International BaccalaureateDiploma Program
  • Professional Development Center
  • April 1, 2008
  • Dr. Lynn Singletary
  • IB Coordinator
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