© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Page 1 Diploma Programme R.E. Mountain Secondary School

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007Page 1

Diploma Programme

R.E. Mountain Secondary School

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Contents

IB Mission Statement Learner Profile Pre IB and IB Diploma Programmes Diploma Programme curriculum Subjects Curriculum contents Assessment University recognition IB philosophy

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Mission

• Aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

• Works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

• Encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Catherine Tu

President of Student Council

Grade 12 IB Student



Programs At R.E. Mountain Secondary School

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Mountain Pre-IB Program Formally known as the Honours Program

Grades 9 &10

Diploma Program Grades 11 and 12

IB Fees are Mandatory in Gr. 11 and 12

Course (Certificate) Program Partial IB Program Grades 11 and 12


IB Fees

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Diploma Students

Total Fees to student for a two year program = $800.00

• Gr. 11 - $400 per year, payable upon acceptance into the program

• Gr. 12 - $400 per year, payable during course selection in March

Mountain subsidizes additional cost for each student

IB Program Costs $3000.00 more per student then a Non- IB student


IB Fees

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Course (Certificate) Students

$200.00 for the first Course$130.00 per course thereafter

Example:

If taking one course for $200.00

• Gr. 11 $100.00 payable upon acceptance into the program• Gr. 12 $100.00 payable during course selection in March


Program Fees Grid

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IB Program Fees Grade 11 – Due upon acceptance into program

Grade 12 – Due upon course registration I March

Total Program Cost Over Two Years

Full Diploma $400.00 $400.00 $800.00

Certificate 1 Course

$100.00 $100.00 $200.00

Certificate 2 Courses

$165.00 $165.00 $330.00


$230.00 $230.00 $460.00


$295.00 $295.00 $590.00


$360.00 $360.00 $720.00

Certificate 6 Courses or More

$400.00 $400.00 $800.00

Full Program: $800.00

Certificate: 1 course = $200.00, each additional course = $130.00


Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 9

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80 Full time Spots

A/B Average on most recent report card Grade 8 Teacher Recommendation Grade 9 Pre- IB Online Application Form Pre-IB 9 Placement Test Completion of Gr. 9 Math prior to entry

into gr. 9 at Mountain. ( Summer School)


Pre- IB 9 Test Dates

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Register and attend for ONE of the following exam dates:

1. Wed. April 1st, 9am at Yorkson.

2. Thurs. April 2nd , 3:30pm at Mountain

To register, please go the R.E. Mountain website at: http://www.remountainsecondaryschool.com

OR email Alice Tollefsen at:[email protected]


The grade 8 column identifies courses that must be complete to enter the Pre-IB 9 Program.

English

English 8

Pre- IB English 9

Pre- IB English 10

Math

Math 8 & 9

Pre- IB Math 10

Pre- IB Pre - Calculus 11

Social Studies

Social Studies 8

Pre- IB Socials 9 & 10

Pre- IB Socials 11

Science

Science 8

Pre- IB Science 9

Science 10 Honours

French

French 8

Pre- IB French 9

Pre- IB French 10

Mandarin

Pre- IB Mandarin 9

Pre- IB Mandarin 10

R.E. Mountain Pre-IB Program Flow Chart



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80 Full time Spots

A/B Average on most recent report card Grade 9 Teacher Recommendation Grade 10 Pre- IB Application Form (for regular

grade 9 students only) Current Pre-IB students do not reapply Completion of Gr. 10 Math prior to entry into

gr. 10 at Mountain. ( Summer School) Completion of Gr. 10 Social Studies prior to

entry into gr. 10 at Mountain. (Summer School)


Programs: What makes the Diploma Program special?A rigorous two year pre-university course that leads to examinations.

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Designed for students aged 16 to 19 (Grades 11 – 12 at Mountain)

Rigorous and relevant curriculum

The diploma is well recognized by the world’s leading universities


IB Diploma Program Curriculum Framework

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1. The Curriculum contains six subject groups together with the Core.

2. Three subjects are studied at higher level.

3. Three subjects are studied at standard level.

4. All three parts of the core:

extended essay, theory of knowledge

creativity, action, service

are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Program.


Group 1English A: Literature

HL

English A: Literature SL

English A: Language and Literature SL

Group 2

French B SL

French B HL

Mandarin HL

Mandarin SL

School Supported Language SL

Group 3

History of Europe HL

History of Europe SL

Geography HL

Geography SL

Psychology HL

Psychology SL

Group 4

Biology HL

Biology SL

Chemistry HL

Chemistry SL

Physics SL

Physics HL

Group 5

Math HL

Math SL

Group 6

Visual Arts HL

Visual Arts SL

Core

Theory of Knowledge

Extended Essay

CAS

Mandatory to Choose One





Optional

Choose One or replace with one

group 3 or 4

All are Mandatory

R.E. Mountain IB Program Flow Chart



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60 Full Time SpotsMultiple Part Time Spots

1. A/B Average on most recent report card/excellent work ethic

2. Grade 10 teacher Recommendation3. Grade 11 IB Application Form4. Completion of Gr. 11 Pre-Calculus prior to entry into

gr. 11 at Mountain. ( Summer School)5. Completion of Gr. 11 Social Studies prior to entry into

gr. 11 at Mountain. (Summer School) OR IB Geography or IB History can be taken in lieu

of SS 11 in IB Diploma Program.


Sciences at University?

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University Science Programs Require:

• Chemistry and Physics 11• Pre-Calculus 12• 2 Science 12’s (Bi. 12, Ch. 12, Ph. 12)

In IB a student can take a Max. of 2 Sciences

Sciences/Engineering: IB Ph. 11/12 SL + IB Ch. 11/12 SL or HL

Sciences: Most students want Bi. 11/12 + Ch. 11/12 SL or HL

THEN: Physics 11 must be taken online OR at Summer School


Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?

There are three core requirements

The Extended Essay

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

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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

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Theory

Of

Knowledge

Interdisciplinary

Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines

Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives


Programme: What is the Diploma Programme?The IB programme each contain four core elements

DiplomaAges 16 - 19

CurriculumStudent

assessmentProfessional development

School evaluation

The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16 – 19, for success at university and life beyond


Services: What is special about IB assessment?IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent and differentiating of student ability.

Diploma Programme assessment includes both final examinations and internal assessment undertaken by the teacher to IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB.

All 4,000 examiners are ‘quality checked’ through a process of moderation.

The IB undertakes random inspections of schools during exams.

Results published on: July 5th for May Exams

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IB Assessment

1. The diploma is graded over 45 points giving ample scope to differentiate student ability

2. Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).

3. Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points.

4. The overall diploma pass rate is broadly consistent year on year

5. Diploma Programme assessment – principles and practice – available on www.ibo.org

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UBC Grade Conversion Scale

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The grade conversion scale that will be used to determine admission based on official IB results is as follows:

IB Grade % Equivalent

7 966 905 864 763 70


University recognition: How well is the diploma recognized by universities?

The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to gain recognition for the IB diploma:

Direct online access for university admissions officers and government officials to syllabuses and recent examination papers

A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org Recognition in over 100 countries Recognition by over 2,000 universities Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for

IB students

Students applying to a particular university can access their grades directly from the IB’s secure web site.


What is the IB Philosophy?

“Through high quality education we create a better world.”

Idealistic, peace promoting Culturally aware Quality, standards University recognition & challenge

“International and Baccalaureate complementing opposites that make the IB.”

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For further information visit http://www.ibo.org.

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