WELCOME TO THE HAINES CITY INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM!

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WELCOME TO THE HAINES CITY INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM!
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WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM TONIGHTS MEETING?

• An overview of the IB program, including the
  mission of the organization, the components of
  the program and the course of study.
• The selection process for Polk Countys IB
  programs.
• The advantages of being a part of the IB school.
• Expectations for IB students and parents.
• Zoning for the two IB schools.

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ZONING FOR IB

• HCHS BHS
• Lake Gibson Sr. Lake Wales Sr.
• Haines City Sr. Bartow Sr.
• Ridge Community Mulberry Sr.
• Winter Haven Sr. Frostproof Sr.
• Lake Region Sr. Ft. Meade Sr.
• Auburndale Sr. George Jenkins Sr.
• Lakeland Sr.
• Kathleen Sr.
• Tenoroc

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How did YOU get here tonight?

• Letters were given to all eighth grade students
  who ended the 7th grade with a 3.25 grade point
  average.

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Organization What is the IBO mission?We are
motivated by a mission to create a better world
through education.

• Mission
• 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.
• To this end, the IBO works with schools,
  governments and international organizations to
  develop challenging 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.

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Scheduling Model

• Haines City Highs schedule is as follows
• 1st period meets everyday
• Followed by three 90 minute blocks that
  alternate throughout the week.

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How does the IB program fit into Haines City High?

• The IB program has a different curriculum and
  graduation requirements than the standard diploma
  track. However, students may take electives
  within the high school and of course, participate
  in all of the extra curricular activities HCHS
  offers.

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WHAT IS THE IB PROGRAM?

• The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
  is a rigorous two year preuniversity course of
  study.
• Designed for students in 11th and 12th grades.
• Students take six IB subjects and each subject
  culminates in an exam at the end of the two
  years.
• Students participate in a pre-IB program in
  grades 9 and 10 to develop a strong academic
  foundation for the IB Diploma Program.

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THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME CURRICULUM
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CURRICULUM

• Language A- 4 credits
• Grade 9 Pre-IB English I
• Grade 10 Pre-IB English II
• Grade 11 IB English III
• Grade 12 IB English IV
• Language B- 4 credits
• Grade 9 Pre IB Foreign Language I
• Grade 10 Pre IB Foreign Language II
• Grade 11 IB Foreign Language III
• Grade 12 IB Foreign Language IV
• We offer Spanish, French and German.

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Curriculum, Continued

• Individuals and Societies- 4 credits
• Grade 9 Advanced Placement Human Geography
• Grade 10 Advanced Placement European
  History, AP World History or World History Honors
• Grade 11 IB History of the Americas
• Grade 12 Contemporary History
• Experimental Sciences 4 credits
• Grade 9 Pre-IB Biology I
• Grade 10 Pre-IB Chemistry I
• Grade 11 IB Biology II or IB Chemistry II
• Grade 12 IB Biology III or IB Chemistry III

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CURRICULUM, CONTINUED

• Mathematics- 5 credits
• Grade 9 Algebra 1 and Geometry
• Grade 10 Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
• Grades 11 and 12 IB Math
• Sixth Subject
• This group includes visual arts, music or
  psychology
• Theory of Knowledge 1 credit
• Extended Essay of 4,000 words on a personal
  research project.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

• COMMUNITY SERVICE IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE IB
  PROGRAM. NINTH AND TENTH GRADE STUDENTS ARE
  REQUIRED TO EARN 25 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
  each year.
• Over the 11th and 12th grade years, students must
  earn a total of 150 CAS hours ( creativity,
  action and service).

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

• FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN EXTRA CURRICULAR
  ACTIVITIES, FOR EACH HOUR OF PARTICIPATION IN A
  PRACTICE ( SUCH AS BAND, ROTC COMPETITION, SPORTS
  COMPETITIONS, CHESS COMPETITIONS ETC.), STUDENTS
  MAY EARN ONE HOUR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, UP TO A
  TOTAL OF 20 HOURS.

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RECAP OF IB DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

• A STUDENT MUST
• Complete courses from the six content groups
• Take and meet the IB standards on the six exams
• Complete the CAS requirement of 150 hours
• Complete the Theory of Knowledge requirement
• Completion of an Extended Essay

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SCHOOL HOURS

• ITS EARLY!!!
• SCHOOL BEGINS AT 655 AND RELEASES AT135.

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SPORTS AND CLUBS

• Some of the clubs on campus include
• Key Club a service organization
• Interact Club a service organization
• Chess Club took second place in the Polk
  Scholastic Chess Competition this year
• A Team a competitive academic team
• Drama Club
• Ceramics Club
• History Club
• We also have Student Government , National Honor
  Society and National Arts Honor Society
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SPORTS AT HCHS

• Sports offered
• Football
• Baseball and Softball
• Volleyball
• Track and Cross Country
• Soccer
• Weightlifting
• Basketball, girls and boys
• Tennis girls and boys
• Golf, boys and girls
• Swimming
• Cheerleading
• Wrestling

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Attitudes and Skills of a Successful IB Candidate

• An eagerness to learn.
• Can use a planner, calendar, can manage time.

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Skills continued

• Uses note taking as a habit.
• Arrives at class well prepared.
• An ability to ask for help.
• The willingness to work diligently and
  consistently for the entire four year program.

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WHY SHOULD I BECOME AN IB STUDENT?

• IB students often have an advantage in the
  admissions process at selective universities.
  Students earning the IB Diploma are awarded
  advanced standing at prestigious universities
  around the world.
• For example, of the last freshman class
  applying for admission to the University of
  Florida, less than 50 of applicants were
  accepted, although more than 78 of IB students
  applying were accepted.
• With an IB Diploma, you may begin college with 30
  or more college credit hours. ( one full year of
  college)
• Schools must undergo an exhaustive application
  process for authorization to offer IB courses.
  Once authorized, schools are required to
  participate in IB professional development and be
  reviewed each five years. This ensures adherence
  to the high standards of the IB curriculum.
• All teachers are trained by the IBO.
• Our students are members of a small learning
  community, receiving individual attention from
  their teachers, and getting to know classmates
  well.

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ADVANTAGES, CONTINUED

• Students who earn the IB Diploma qualify for the
  Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) of the Florida
  Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which
  provides 100 tuition at Florida public
  institutions.
• Individual attention to learning/emotional needs
  within a small nurturing learning community.
• Opportunity to be a part of a curriculum which
  emphasizes a global perspective and encourages
  active citizenship.

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How Did Our First Graduating Class Do?

• Here are some highlights
• Scholarships earned
• U. of Miami 96,000
• NYU 64,000
• Kettering University 54,000
• U. of Chicago 204,000
• Fordham 150,000
• Scholarships totaled 1, 347, 910

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WHAT NEXT?

• If you are interested in proceeding with the
  application process, please complete the one page
  form we passed out on your way in. If we do not
  receive yours tonight, we will take your childs
  name off of the list of potential applicants.
• In late January, we will request the middle
  school grade point averages in the four core
  classes through the end of the first semester of
  eighth grade. Students will be given an exam
  developed by the College Board and we will also
  consider FCAT scores.
• Students will be notified before mid April of
  their acceptance status.

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QUESTIONS?

• PLEASE CHECK OUR WEB PAGE PERIODICALLY.
  WWW.HAINESCITYHIGHSCHOOL.COM
• THEN TO THE IB LINK FOR UPDATES.
• Feel free to email me with questions
  sue.braiman_at_polk-fl.net or call at 419-3371.