grade 9 to10 courseselection 20102011

Year Year 22 of a Four Year Plan of a Four Year Plan

FutureFuture

Why Year Why Year 22 of a Four Year Plan? of a Four Year Plan?

ISM Graduation RequirementsISM Graduation Requirements(MINIMUM) – *think of 1 credit = 1 year(MINIMUM) – *think of 1 credit = 1 year

SUBJECT MIN. REQUIRED # of CREDITS

English 4

Math 2

Science 2

Social Studies 2

Modern Languages 2

Fine & Performing Arts 2

Physical Education 2

Wellness/Computer Literacy 1

Electives 6

TOTAL 23

After Grade 9?After Grade 9?(WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED)(WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED)

SUBJECT CREDITS OBTAINED

CREDITS REMAINING

English (4) 1 3

Math (2) 1 1

Science (2) 1 1

Social Studies (2) 1 1

Modern Languages (2) 1 1

Fine & Performing Arts (2)

1 1

Physical Education (2) 1 1

Wellness/Computer Lit. (1)

1 0

Electives (6) 0 6

TOTAL 8 15

Diploma Options at ISMDiploma Options at ISM

IB Diploma + ISM High School Diploma

IB Certificates + ISM High School Diploma

ISM High School Diploma

Most Rigorous Offered

Least Rigorous Offered

(still challenging)

International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate 101101“The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an

academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond.” (www.ibo.org)

“IB is well known to us for excellent preparations. Success in an IB programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript.”

— Marilyn McGrath Lewis, Director of Undergraduate Admission, Harvard University

“Send us prepared students a la IB…It is the “best” high school prep curriculum an American school can offer.”

— Marilee Jones, Former Director of Undergraduate Admission, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

What is the IB Diploma Program?What is the IB Diploma Program?6 subjects required3 subjects at the

higher level (HL)3 subjects at the

standard level (SL)1 subject each from

groups 1-5 and a sixth subject (from any group)

Completion of the EE, CAS, ToK requirements

IB Subject GradesIB Subject GradesEach subject has a

different weighting of internal/external assessments and exams.

The maximum score available for the IB Diploma is 45 points (7 for each of the 6 subjects plus an additional 3 for EE, CAS and ToK).

(6 ×7) + 3 = 45

Obtaining the IB Diploma?Obtaining the IB Diploma?Grade Meaning

7 Excellent

6 Very Good

5 GoodGood

4 Satisfactory

3 Mediocre

2 Poor

1 Very Poor

The minimum score available for the IB Diploma is 24 points (for the 6 IB subjects)

ToK and Extended Essay of a passing standard

Completion of CAS hours

At least 12 points for HL subject and at least 9 points for SL subjects

So how are we doing at ISM?So how are we doing at ISM?During the 2009/2010 school year, we had 164

seniors in the high school.Of those 164 seniors, 108 (66%) were awarded

the full IB Diploma (out of 109 diploma candidates) while another 56 were awarded IB certificates.

The average subject score was 5.410% of the IB Diploma candidates scored 40 or

above.The top score was 43 (out of a possible 45).The average diploma score was 34.

IB CertificatesIB CertificatesSome students might not need or want to do the

full IB DiplomaIt is possible for students to study one or more IB

subjects (with the rest of their subjects chosen from ISM non-IB offerings)

All IB subjects are studied for 2 yearsAn IB certificate is awarded for each IB subject

completed successfully (you must complete all internal and external requirements)

An IB certificate student does not have to comply with the ‘hexagon’ rules

Choose one or more subjects from any group, and study it/them at any level

Why do IB certificates?Why do IB certificates?Exposure to the challenging and rigorous IB

curriculum (in that subject)Colleges will look favorably to any IB

certificates you take/achieveYou will be more prepared for your university

level coursesA good result in an IB subject will often result

in you receiving advanced placement (in that subject)

ISM HS DiplomaISM HS DiplomaThe ISM HS Diploma is a widely recognized HS

DiplomaYou would NOT be able to take any IB classes (If

you take an IB course, you are registered with the IB and MUST take the IB Exam in your senior year)

Not many Non-IB courses at ISM (Gr. 11/12)The number of students only taking the ISM

Diploma is quite smallWhile it is not the most rigorous program we have

at ISM, it is appropriate for university/college placement in the U.S.

What should I know now?What should I know now?It is quite possible a grade 9 student has no idea

(yet) what they want to take in Grade 11 and 12Some decisions students make now can impact

future options (IB choices/Post-secondary)Many IB subjects have pre-requisitesCertain subjects (as a result of their strict pre-

requisites) require some special care & attention by students/parents during the course selection process

Math, Science and Modern Languages

IB Subject Flow (Math)IB Subject Flow (Math)

Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom performance and teacher recommendations

IB Subject Flow (Science)IB Subject Flow (Science)Integrated Science 2 is

designed to best prepare you for IB Science at the standard (SL) level

Any of the full year science classes in grade 10 (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) are designed to best prepare you for IB Science at the high (HL) level

IB Subject Flow (Modern Lang.)IB Subject Flow (Modern Lang.)Students are expected

to continue to their modern language from grade 9 into grade 10.

Colleges prefer that students stick with one language.

Mandarin 2 (grade 9)

Mandarin 3 (grade 10)

Anything Else?Anything Else?

IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)

IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)

IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)

Other Advice?Other Advice?PE BlockLifetime Activities: are various sports and activities from

around the world.  Many of them are individual sports but there are occasional team games.  More for those who prefer individual activities and less high pressure competitive situations (Pickleball, Aquatics, Archery, BirdiBall (type of golf), Tennis, Badminton, Frisbee and more) 

Team Sports: is a course where students are placed in highly competitive situations on a regular basis.  Student will take part in IASAS team sports and others from around the world.  More for those students who relish the team environment and competition (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Touch Rugby, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Cricket, Water Polo and more)

Other Advice?Other Advice?Fine & Performing Arts BlockIf you are planning to do an IB Group 6 Arts (Art,

Film or Theater) in grade 11, we recommend that you take Intro or Explore Art, Film, Theater in grade 10.

Your ElectiveYou are able to choose any ISM course that is offered

to Grade 10s (such as another language, another computer class, another science class* etc.)

Computer Programming (Grade 10) IB Computer Science (Grade 11)

Even MORE Advice?Even MORE Advice?“* another science class”If you are planning to do TWO sciences in

Grade 11 (let’s say IB Biology and IB Chemistry) in grade 11, we recommend that you take the related two full year sciences in grade 10 (Biology and Chemistry).

It would be your BEST preparation for IBOne of the two Grade 10 science classes

would be your science choice, the other would be your elective choice.

Actual Course Selection?Actual Course Selection?WhenThe week of February 21st , 2011 (Feb

WhereAn assigned computer lab during either your

Computer literacy or Wellness class

HowMr. Alying and Mr. McQueen will walk you

through the process in the computer lab.

HS Course Offerings SY10-11HS Course Offerings SY10-11

Course RegistrationCourse Registration

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What colleges want to see?What colleges want to see?They want to see that you are challenging

yourself to the best of your ability with the courses you select.

They want to see the best possible grades you are capable of achieving.

This allows them to “predict” how successful you could be at their college.

They want to see a well rounded individual that contributes to their high school and community.

& Electronic Music is a composition/song writing course based on the structure and harmony of rock music.

Explore chords, basic rock beats, lyric writing and instrumentation.

Also learn computer sequencing using loop based software to create electronic music works.

Basic recording techniques using the industry standard program, ProTools. For more information, see Mrs Gander!

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Any Questions?Any Questions?