International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme

Ozark High School

April 20, 2015

IB at OHS Authorized in March 2012 Current 12th graders are first group of IB

Diploma candidates IB is an optional “Choice Program”

OHS IB Faculty Principal

Dr. Sam Taylor

IB Coordinator, Assistant Principal Jim Hubbard

IB Counselor Leigh Jennings

IB Mission StatementThe International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring,

knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

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.

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

The attributes of the learner profile express the values inherent to the IB continuum of international education: these are values that should infuse all elements of the three programmes and, therefore, the culture and ethos of all IB World Schools.

IB programmes promote the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective

Learner Profile

IB Diploma Program Curriculum

Diploma Program Curriculum 6 Subject Groups6 Subject Groups

Group 1: Studies in Language & LiteratureGroup 1: Studies in Language & Literature Group 2: Language AcquisitionGroup 2: Language Acquisition Group 3: Individuals and SocietiesGroup 3: Individuals and Societies Group 4: SciencesGroup 4: Sciences Group 5: MathematicsGroup 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts or other IB ElectiveGroup 6: The Arts or other IB Elective

3 Core Requirements3 Core Requirements Theory Of Knowledge (TOK)Theory Of Knowledge (TOK) Extended Essay (EE)Extended Essay (EE) Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)

Theory of Knowledge Interdisciplinary

Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines

Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives

4,000 words

Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest

Familiarises students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university

Extended Essay

Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) Encourages students to be

involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service

Education outside the classroom

Development of the learner profile

IB Diploma Requirements Take Three Higher Level (HL) and Three Standard Level (SL) Take Three Higher Level (HL) and Three Standard Level (SL)

coursescourses One course from Groups 1-5 and a 6One course from Groups 1-5 and a 6 thth Subject Subject

Higher LevelHigher Level 240 Hours240 Hours Exams Taken in Senior YearExams Taken in Senior Year

Standard LevelStandard Level 150 Hours150 Hours Exams taken in Junior(11) or Senior (12) YearExams taken in Junior(11) or Senior (12) Year

Theory Of Knowledge (TOK)Theory Of Knowledge (TOK) Extended Essay (EE)Extended Essay (EE) Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) IB AssessmentsIB Assessments

Internal Assessments – graded by teacherInternal Assessments – graded by teacher External Assessments – externally moderated by the IBExternal Assessments – externally moderated by the IB

OHS Course Offerings Studies in Language and Literature

English HL Language Acquisition

French SL & HL Spanish SL & HL

Individuals and Societies History of the Americas HL Psychology SL

OHS Course Offerings (cont.) Sciences

Biology SL & HL Physics SL & HL

Mathematics Mathematics SL & HL

The Arts Visual Arts SL & HL

IB Core - TOK/EE/CAS

Other Requirements Other OHS Graduation requirements

Coed Basic PE (1.0 Credit) Health (.5 Credit) Career Opportunities (.5 Credit) Personal Finance (.5 Credit) Practical Art (1.0 Credit) Fine Art (1.0 Credit) PE Elective (.5 Credit) Electives to equal 30 total credits

So…how do I schedule for IB?

General Scheduling Info. Students do not enter the IB Program and are

not designated as IB students until 11th grade. Pre-IB Requirements

All IB Diploma students are required to take 4 years of the same foreign language.

Mathematics – should have successfully completed Algebra II by the end of 10th grade.

Geometry (9th) Algebra II (10th)

OR Algebra I (9th) Geometry and Algebra II (10th)

Freshman & Sophomore Scheduling Choose as many honors classes as your student

can handle. Include a foreign language as an elective. Use your additional electives wisely.

1.0 Practical Art 1.0 Fine Art Health / Career Opportunities 0.5 PE Elective

Consider Summer School

Typical 9th grade schedule Honors English I Honors Modern American History Physical Science (or Honors) Algebra or Honors Geometry Co-ed Basic PE Spanish or French Health / Career Opportunities Elective

Typical 10th grade schedule Honors English II Honors Contemporary Am History Biology (or Honors) Geometry and/or Algebra II (or Honors) Spanish or French (at least II) Elective Elective Elective

Remember:1.0 Fine Art1.0 Practical Art0.5 PE

Typical 11th & 12th grade IB schedule IB English IB Spanish or French IB History IB Biology or Physics IB Math IB Elective (Psychology or Visual Art) IB TOK Elective

Benefits of IB Tangible Benefits:

Credit and scholarships may be awarded. Always check directly with a university for its

policies.

Intangible Benefits: Students who complete the IB Diploma

Programme are well-prepared for the academic demands of college.