Welcome and Introductions

Bayview Secondary School Administration Mr. Alex Corry – IB Head of School /

Principal Mrs. Lynn Borlack – IB Vice-Principal

IB Coordinators Mr. Gerry Trefler Ms. Lara Joffe

The IB Global Community

Data Over 3,661 schools Schools offering the Diploma Programme

- 2,064 Total DP candidates – 121, 195 In 145 countries around the world

Source:

http://www.ibo.org/facts/schoolstats

IBO History

Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation

Consisted of a common pre-university curriculum and common set of external examinations

Original IB schools were predominantly private; today, more than 50% are public

IB curriculum combines academic rigor and internationalism

Source: http://www.ibo.org/history/

What is the IB Diploma Programme?

A pre-university enriched course of study Has international standards and rigorous

assessment recognized by the world’s leading universities

Emphasizes critical, compassionate thinking, community involvement, and intercultural understanding

Has a ‘global’ vision Is for highly motivated students Some courses are eligible for transfer

credits with certain universities

What is so Different About the IB Programme?

Increased adaptability and mobility for students

IB curriculum and pedagogy Professional development and

expertise Enhanced post-secondary

opportunities Participation in active, creative,

service-oriented activities and reflection

IB Mission Statement and Learner Profile

IB MISSION STATEMENT

The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

IB LEARNER PROFILE

Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Risk-Takers Principled Caring Open-minded Well-balanced Reflective

IB at Bayview

Reflections on program from our students…

IB Diploma Programme Course of Study

DIPLOMA MODEL

Over the course of a two year programme: Six academic

subjects from six subject groups

Complete an Extended Essay

Follow a Theory of Knowledge course

Participate in Creativity, Action and Service

IB Curriculum

CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN 3 courses at HL + 3 courses at SL + 3 core requirements

Extended Essay Theory of

Knowledge Creativity, Action,

Service

IB TERMINOLOGY

HL (Higher Level) courses represent classes with a minimum 240 teaching hours

SL (Standard Level) courses represent classes with a minimum 150 teaching hours

Bayview’s Course of StudyGroup 1: EnglishGroup 2: FrenchGroup 3: History or Economics or

GeographyGroup 4: Chemistry or Biology or PhysicsGroup 5: Mathematics Group 6*: Theatre Arts or Visual Arts

*Group 6 can be substituted with: Chemistry or Biology or Physics or Geography *Student course selection will determine what courses will be offered

IB Core

Extended Essay 4,000 word investigation of a topic of special

interest outside of the regular curriculum Theory of Knowledge

Challenges students to question the basis of knowledge, to develop the ability to analyze evidence and to appreciate other cultural perspectives

Creativity, Action, Service Approximately 150 hours of sharing energy and

special talents with others in the community and being able to reflect on these experiences

Grade 9: Preparing for Diploma Years

English French Science Mathematics Physical Education Geography 2 Optional Courses:

▪ Visual Arts ▪ Drama ▪ Music

▪ Business ▪ Integrated Technology

▪ Transportation Technology

Grade 10: Preparing for Diploma Years

English French Science History Mathematics (2 credits) Civics and Careers 1 Optional Course

Grade 11: Anticipation Year

Semester One Semester TwoENGLISH – HL

Grade 11 UniversityART/SCIENCE/

INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – SL

Grade 11 Theatre or Visual Arts, or Chemistry, or Biology, or

Physics, or Geography

FRENCH SLGrade 11 University

FRENCH SLGrade 11 University

SCIENCE – HLGrade 11 Biology or Chemistry

INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – HL

Grade 11 History or Economics

MATHEMATICS SL Grade 12 Advanced Functions

MATHEMATICS SL Grade 12 Advanced Functions

FINAL EXAMINATIONS IN MATHEMATICS SL and FRENCH SL

Grade 12: Diploma Year

Semester One Semester TwoENGLISH – HL

Grade 12 UniversityENGLISH – HL

Grade 12 University

INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – HL

Grade 12 History or Economics

INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – HL

Grade 12 History or Economics

SCIENCE – HLGrade 12 Biology or Chemistry

SCIENCE – HLGrade 12 Biology or Chemistry

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGEGrade 12 Philosophy

ART/SCIENCE/INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY –

SLGrade 12 Theatre or Visual Arts,

or Chemistry, or Biology, or Physics, or Geography

REMAINING FINAL EXAMINATIONS IN MAY OF GRADUATING YEAR

Requirements for Bayview’s Application Process

Be a student currently in Grade 8 Live in York Region at time of

application Complete the online registration

process ONE teacher reference (current

teacher) Grade 7 final report card Admissions test – November 30,

2013

Application Process: Online

Opens: Monday, November 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

Closes: Friday, November 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

Choose to write the admissions test in the morning or the afternoon MORNING 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AFTERNOON 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Complete the online application for the test time of your choosing

Application Process: Online

Complete the on-line application $30 non-refundable fee (VISA or Mastercard) PRINT receipt showing test time; bring receipt to test

Teacher Reference Open the link for the teacher reference - the link is

in the “Description” section of the online application instructions

PRINT this form and take it to ONE of your CURRENT teachers to be completed.

Only ONE reference letter will be accepted. BRING your completed reference letter to your test-

writing session on November 30, 2013

Reference Letter

Your reference letter MUST be in a signed, sealed envelope

Your reference letter will be collected during the test.

TEACHER REFERENCE:

The teacher who writes the reference letter MUST:• place and seal the form in an envelope• write their signature across the seal of the

envelope

Registration:

Your registration process begins at:

www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Opens:

November 4, 2013 10:00 am

Closes:

November 22, 2013 10:00 am

IB Information Evening/Registration

Too Early: Reminder to Return

Welcome to Connect 2 Learn

Test Day: November 30, 2013 BRING:

Teacher reference letter – collected while writing Grade 7 report card – collected while writing Receipt showing test-writing time

On November 30, 2013 ARRIVE EARLY. Proceed to the gym to find out what room you

will write your admissions test in. Bayview prefects and staff will help direct you

Test Accommodations

If you cannot write the test on Saturday, November 30th due

to religious observance, please contact Lara Joffe

(905) 884-4453 ext.416 lara.joffe@yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Results From Bayview’s Admissions Process

Results will be sent out in December 2013

Results will be sent twice to each candidate: first via email followed by post

About Bayview’s Admissions Test

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Session 1 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. OR Session 2 – 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

English, Math and French skills at the Grade 8 level Multiple-choice questions Sample questions are available online Bring pencils, erasers and a ruler No dictionary Scientific non-graphing calculator allowed No recording or listening devices

Sample Question

A number is multiplied by 5 and then 9 is subtracted from the result, giving 51. What is the original number?

(A) 210 (B) 8.4 (C) 65 (D) 12 (E) 15

Bayview’s IB Programme Fees $1,500 per year - Anticipation and

Diploma Years $3,000 total These fees cannot be used as tax deductions

Affiliation Fees Registration Fees Resources and extra course materials External Examination Fees Incidentals as needed for program

Please keep in mind…

Transportation is not provided for YRDSB regional programmes

Students who leave and do not complete Bayview’s IB programme will return to their home school

To Recap:

Online application Opens: Monday, November 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Closes: Friday, November 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Access the online application through

yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Admissions test at Bayview Secondary School Saturday, November 30, 2013 Bring: confirmation e-mail, reference letter, and final

Grade 7 report card

For Questions About the Process

Bayview Secondary School 905-884-4453

Lara Joffelara.joffe@yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Ext. 416

OR

Gerry Treflergerry.trefler@yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Ext. 500

Questions and Answers