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Title: DRUID HILLS HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM Martha Donovan, IB Coordinator Parent Sy


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DRUID HILLS HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMMartha Donovan, IB
CoordinatorParent Symposium 25 August
2008 630 PMSign in and help yourself to our
brochures.
2
THE IB IS DRIVEN BY A MISSION
  • The International Baccalaureate Organization
    consists of three programmes offered world wide
    the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years
    Programme, and the Diploma Programme.
  • Druid Hills offers the Diploma Programme.
  • All three are organized around a student-centered
    philosophy published in The IB Learner Profile.

3
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • The IB diploma programme is pre-university
    program for highly motivated and capable juniors
    and seniors.
  • IB encourages young adults to be informed,
    tolerant, and global as they attain a broad-based
    liberal arts background.
  • Students who master all the components of IB will
    graduate with two diplomas, one from DHHS and one
    from IB.
  • The IB diploma is recognized by many colleges and
    universities and can result in college credit.

4
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LEARNER PROFILE
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop
internationally minded people who, recognizing
their common humanity and shared guardianship of
the planet, help to create a better and more
peaceful world. IB LEARNERS STRIVE TO BE
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History of IB at DHHS
  • The effort began in 2002 when former principal
    Dr. Bartley took up the challenge from DeKalb
    County.
  • Under Mrs. Adamsons leadership, the IBO accepted
    DHHS as an IB World School in summer 2004.
  • The adoption of our IB Programme exemplifies our
    commitment to advanced academics and
    internationalism which complements the needs of
    our diverse and ambitious community.

6
We are a community of scholars
  • Druid Hills students have access to the largest
    number of accelerated academic options Dekalb
    County has to offer, such as
  • International Baccalaureate (sponsored by the
    IBO)
  • Advanced Placement (sponsored by the College
    Board)
  • Dual-Enrollment
  • At Druid Hills, all students are encouraged to
    strive for excellence!

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CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION
  • Minimum overall B average (recommended 3.3 or
    higher)
  • Completion of Algebra I in the 8th Grade
  • Advanced, accelerated, and/or gifted classes.
  • Commitment to four years of a second language in
    high school
  • Most recent standardized composite test scores at
    75 percentile or above OR a scaled score of 350
    or above in reading on the CRCT

8
CRITERIA
  • Completion of the student packet with
    parent/guardian approval
  • Completed parent questionnaire
  • Two teacher recommendations from academic
    subjects
  • Students written statement about interest in IB

9
The IB Diploma Curriculum
Students study concurrently
Language A1 (Group 1) English
Individuals and Societies (Group 3) History of
the Americas World Topics
  • Three subjects at higher level (240 hours each)
  • Three subjects at standard level (150 hours
    each).
  • All three parts of the core.

Language B (Group 2) French or Spanish 4 year
proficiency
Experimental Sciences (Group 4)
Biology or Chemistry
Mathematics (Group 5) Math Studies or Math SL
The IB Learner Profile and the core are central
to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.
The Arts and Electives (Group 6) Visual Arts ,
Theater Arts, or Psychology
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Unique to IB
  • THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (TOK)
  • The focus of the TOK course is studying what we
    know in the various fields of knowledge and how
    we know it.
  • EXTENDED ESSAY
  • The extended essay is a 4000 word research
    paper. Each student has the opportunity to
    investigate a topic of special interest.
  • CREATIVITY, ACTION, SERVICE (CAS)
  • Students participate in artistic pursuits,
    sports, and community service in order to develop
    themselves, the school and its community.

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Course Selection
  • 9th Grade
  • 9th Lit Accel
  • Citz/Geography Accel
  • Accel. Math I
  • Biology Accel
  • French or Spanish
  • Health/P.E.
  • Career Technology

10th Grade World Lit Accel AP World History (2
semesters) Accel. Math II Chemistry
Accel French or Spanish (up to level
III) Economics
12
Course Selection
  • 11th and 12th grades
  • IB English 11 and 12
  • History of the Americas and World Topics
  • Physics and either IB Biology or IB Chemistry
  • French or Spanish IV and IB French or Spanish
  • Theory of Knowledge
  • IB elective (either art, theater, or psychology)
  • Accel. Math III with IB Math Studies or Analysis
    with IB Math SL or Analysis and AP Calc and IB
    Math HL

13
IB ASSESSMENT
  • Assessment includes both final exams and internal
    assessment using IB grade criteria. Assessment is
    predominantly written, oral and hands-on.
  • Marks per course range from 1-7.
  • Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least
    24 points.
  • Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay also
    assessed.
  • Candidates must complete CAS (150 hours)

14
Is IB Right For My Child?
  • The biggest factors in IB success are
    Preparedness and Work Ethic.
  • Look for willingness to engage in difficult
    academic tasks.
  • Look for an interest in engaging in challenge in
    all subject areas.
  • Look for motivation that increases and school
    enjoyment that increases when challenges
    increase.
  • Consider the appropriateness of IBs holistic,
    ideal-driven approach to learning for your child.

15
University Recognition
How well is the IB Diploma Program recognized by
universities?
The IB works closely with universities in all
regions of the world to gain recognition for the
IB diploma
  • Direct online access for university admissions
    officers and government officials to syllabuses
    and recent examination papers
  • A database of university admission policies on
    www.ibo.org
  • Recognition in over 100 countries
  • Recognition by over 2,000 universities
  • Some universities offer scholarships and advanced
    placement for IB students

16
2006-2008 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES (selection)
Sweet Briar College Tulane University University
College London (UK) University of Alabama
University of California, Berkeley University of
California, Los Angeles University of
Chicago University of Georgia University of
North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of
Virginia Vanderbilt University Wake Forest
University Warren Wilson College Washington
University in St. Louis Winthrop
University Young Harris College
Georgia State University Guilford College
Indiana University Johns Hopkins
University Lawrence University Marlboro College
Mercer University New York University North
Carolina State University Northwestern
University Oberlin College Reed College Rice
University Rhodes College Rutgers
University Sewanee, University of the
South Spelman College St. Andrews Presbyterian
College St. Johns University Swarthmore
Agnes Scott College Auburn University Berry
College Boston College Boston University Brandeis
University Cambridge University (UK) Clemson
University College of Charleston Colorado
College Cornell University Davidson College Duke
University Emory at Oxford Emory University
Furman University Georgia College and State
University Georgia Institute of Technology
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What to do next
  • Get an application tonight.
  • Write October 1 as the Deadline.
  • Ms. Donovan will collect the two Teacher
    Recommendations.
  • Once a child submits an application, Ms. Donovan
    will handle all scheduling and most other
    counseling needs.
  • The application neither guarantees nor binds
    enrollment in IB in 11th grade.
  • Provide a reliable email address (preferred) or
    phone number to receive notices of meetings and
    deadlines.
  • Use the Druid Hills Website to stay informed.
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