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Chapter 1: Introduction

• Presenters Introduced

  • Krishna Chetty: Advanced Academics Coordinator

  • Jenna Gates: Assistant Principal and IB Coordinator

  • Doctor Sean Perry: Principal

  • Miss Stacy Guerra: Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and CAS Coordinator

  • Doctor Amy Harp: Managing Director of Academic Programs

• Evening Agenda

  • Overview of the IB Diploma Program

  • IB Program Requirements

  • Admissions Process

  • Q&A session

  • Recording will be available on the website.

• IB Mission Statement

  • Develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people.

  • Aim for a better, more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

  • Emphasis on the IB Learner Profile: Reflective, Open-minded, Balanced, Good Communicators.

• Engagement with IB Experiences

  • Mention of a video featuring student experiences in the IB program.

  • Personal account from a teacher on the hands-on learning approach and its impact.

Chapter 2: Successful IB Classroom

• Extended Essay Experience

  • Comparative analysis of a Bollywood film with "Romeo and Juliet."

  • Development of cultural insights through literature analysis.

• Development of Writing Skills

  • Emphasis on extensive writing and research endeavors.

• CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service)

  • Framework to develop IB Learner Profile traits while serving the community.

  • Breakdown: Individual or community-based activities supporting personal skill growth.

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

  • A course focusing on different knowledge perspectives and cultural influences.

  • Year-long dialogues fostering critical thinking and debate.

• Skill and Personal Development

  • Improved procrastination management and research skills through structured projects.

  • Emphasis on learning about and supporting diverse cultures.

• Importance of Perspective

  • Encouragement of diverse opinions in classroom discussions, particularly in TOK.

Chapter 3: The IB Program

• Preparing Students for Success

  • Theme from student and parent feedback highlights rigorous preparation for university.

  • Broad skill development applicable across various career pathways, rather than a single focus on specific careers.

• Structure of the IB Diploma Program

  • 2-year program for grades 11 and 12, begins with foundational planning in grades 9 and 10.

  • Support from coordinators and counselors for academic and personal planning.

• Curriculum Overview

  • IB students complete courses in 6 subject areas: English, Math, Science, History, World Language, and Arts.

  • TOK course initiates in junior year and continues into senior year, fostering inquiry about knowledge.

Chapter 4: IB Core Requirements

• Core Elements

  • TOK, CAS experiences, and the Extended Essay.

  • CAS: Personal choice in creative, physical, and service projects to develop learner profile traits.

  • Extended Essay: A 4,000-word independent research project paired with a faculty supervisor.

• Student Independence

  • Emphasis on managing long-term projects and refining research and writing skills through Extended Essay work.

Chapter 5: Conclusion

• Core Components Recap

  • TOK fosters intellectual discussions on knowledge acquisition and cultural perspectives.

  • CAS encourages personal challenges with a structured process for approval, experience, and reflection.

  • Extended Essay promotes independent, guided research opportunities starting in junior year and culminating in senior year submission.

• Subject Area Groups

  • Focus on maintaining a world language throughout high school.

  • Courses encompass IB standards and expectations, integrating various academic skills.