International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

• Welcome to the IB Parent/Student Meeting
• Introductions
• Jamie Wilson-Deputy Superintendent
• IB Background within DISD
• Vicky Christenson-Director of Secondary
  Instruction
• What is IB?
• Darrell Muncy-Principal, Denton High School
• Gwen Perkins-Associate Principal, Denton High
  School
• Overview of IB Diploma Programme
• Lynn Singletary, IB Coordinator
• Questions and Answers
• Staff

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Why is Denton I.S.D. Exploring the IBO Programme?

• 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.
• Denton I.S.D. wants to -
• Awaken students full potential in themselves
• Raise the bar of success for academic achievement
  for all students
• Revitalize the rigor of our courses
• Add an international perspective
• Create connections beyond the local community
• Increase collaboration with universities

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Piloting IBO

• Cohort group typically zoned together and
  centrally located Denton High School, Calhoun
  Middle School, Evers Park Elementary, and Newton
  Rayzor Elementary
• Minimum of a two-year process to begin
  implementation
• Will start with courses for DP, middle school
  MYP, and simultaneously implement PYP
• Supported by district and campus funds
• Commitment to a connected curriculum across a Pre
  K 12 spectrum
• Analysis of results will determine future
  expansion of the program

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Planning and Application Process
Exploration Continued
Exploration
Implementation
Application A May 1, 2006 Research and
Planning 2006-2007 Called Candidate Schools
during this time Could take longer than one
year Meet with consultants Compile information
for Application B Level I Professional
Development
2007-2008 Called Applicant Schools during this
time On-site authorization visit by IBO Submit
documentation for continual monitoring and
evaluation Level II Professional Development
IBO Introduction Conference November
2005 Preliminary Discussions November through
January, 2006 Introduction to Board January
24, 2006 Superintendents Cabinet February 7,
2006
Administrators Monthly Meeting February 8,
2006 K-12 Campus Team Informational Meeting
February 10, 2006 Board Report February 14,
2006
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International Baccalaureate Overview

• IBO established late 60s, first DP classes early
  70s
• Internationally accepted educational program
• IB is motivated by a mission to create a better
  world through education
• The IB offers three programmes of international
  education for students aged 3 to 19, working in
  cooperation with IB World Schools.
• PYP MYP DP

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International BaccalaureateDiploma Program

• Established to provide aligned curriculums
  worldwide
• Curriculums designed to meet university level
  expectations
• Students earning an IB Diploma often find
  acceptance to universities worldwide

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DP vs AP

• Both DP and AP are recognized as advanced level
  classes
• Both prepare student to be successful on course
  related examinations
• AP offers classes
• DP offers a program of classes over junior and
  senior years

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Diploma Programme _at_ DHS

• Submitted Intent to Apply
• September, 2007
• Submitted Diploma Programme Application
• May, 2007
• Hosted IB Authorization Site Visit Team
• (December 3-4, 2007)
• February 2008-Authorization Status revealed
• Denton High School now Classified as an
  International Baccalaureate World School

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Diploma Programme Enrollment

• Sophomore students enroll for Junior level
  Diploma Program classes
• Complete IB Diploma Applications
• Participate in DP Course Selection Conference
• Student and parents
• Establish DP course selections
• Students enrolled in DP classes
• or initial selected classes

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The IB Hexagon for DP
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In the Middle of the DP Hexagon

• 1. Extended Essay
• The extended essay has a prescribed limit of
  4,000 words.
• It offers the opportunity to investigate a topic
  of individual interest, and
• Acquaints students with the independent research
  and writing skills expected at university.

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In the Middle of the DP Hexagon, Contd

• 2. Theory of Knowledge
• The interdisciplinary TOK class is designed to
  provide coherence by exploring the nature of
  knowledge across disciplines, and encouraging an
  appreciation of other cultural perspectives.

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In the Middle of the DP HexagonContd

• 3. Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
• Students earn 150 documented service hours over
  two years.
• Participation in the schools CAS programme
  encourages students to be involved in artistic
  pursuits, sports and community service work, thus
  fostering students awareness and appreciation of
  life outside the academic arena.

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Earning the IB Diploma

• Complete Requirements of
• Extended Essay, CAS, TOK
• Earn minimum of 4 on the external assessments (24
  points total)
• Notified during July of status

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Benefits of an IB Diploma

• IB Diploma recognized by post secondary
  institutions worldwide
• College credits Often awarded
• Scholarship opportunities
• In Texas Colleges and Universities
• 24 hours of college credit awarded with earned IB
  Diploma

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What Classes to take.

• Six subject groups comprise the core of the IB
  curriculum.
• The IB Diploma candidate is required to select
  one course from each of the six subject areas.
• Three courses are taken at the Higher Level (HL)
• two-year courses,
• not more than four of the six subjects
• Three courses are taken at the Standard Level
  (SL)
• Traditionally a one-year course
• Math classes will span over the two years

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DHS Diploma Programme Classes
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A Closer Look at the DP Classes

• Group 1 Language A English HL
• Group 2 Language B French, Spanish, German,
  Latin
• (all SL) Spanish ab initi
• Group 3 Individuals Societies History of
  Americas HL
• History of Europe HL
• Group 4 Experimental Sciences Biology HL SL
• Environmental Systems Society SL
• Group 5 Mathematics Mathematical Studies SL
• Math SL
• Group 6 Arts Electives Visual Arts HL SL
• Computer Science SL
• Dance SL
• (or a second group 3 or 4)

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Diploma ProgramAdmissions Guidelines

• The application and educational records of each
  student applying for the International
  Baccalaureate Diploma Program will be reviewed by
  a committee. The committee is comprised of the IB
  Coordinator, teachers, counselors, and
  administrators.
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The following factors are considered

• An appropriate score on the most recent Texas
  TAKS
• Students academic achievement record
• Two teacher recommendations
• one core content area teacher
• Parental consent and support
• Evaluation during a family interview
• A writing sample
• Once accepted into the program, a student must
  maintain a high level of academic achievement.

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DP Enrollment Process

• Take IB Diploma Application Packet
• Complete IB Diploma Application Packet
• Turn in Completed IB Diploma Application Packet
• April 11, 2008 Deadline
• Participate in DP Course Selection Conference
• Student and parents
• Establish DP course selections
• Students enrolled in DP classes
• or initial selected classes

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Freshmen

• To prepare for entry into Diploma Programme
• Consider taking pre-AP classes
• Consider challenging classes
• Pass TAKS tests
• Earn grade level credits
• Take a World Language
• Read and practice writing

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Transferring to DHS

• Paperwork
• Forms from DISD Central Service
• People
• Jamie Wilson-Deputy Superintendent

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Questions and Answers
Thank you for your interest in DISDs
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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International BaccalaureateDiploma Program

• Professional Development Center
• April 1, 2008
• Dr. Lynn Singletary
• IB Coordinator