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Ironwood High School

International BaccalaureateDiploma Program

2005-2014

Principal Vance Setka

• Nonprofit educational foundation established in 1968.

• 3,631 schools (56% public) in 146 countries

• Over one million students world-wide.

• 800 IB Diploma schools in United States

• 20 IB Diploma Schools in Arizona

• Ironwood authorized as an IB School in 2005

International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)

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IB Mission: “To develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.”

PUSD Mission: “Empower Students to Fulfill Their Potential”

Mission

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• Primary Years Program - Pre School-6th Grade

• Middle Years Program - 6th-9th Grade

• Career-related Certificate - 11th & 12th Grade

• Diploma Program - 11th & 12th Grade

International Baccalaureate Programs

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• A rigorous two year pre-university course

• Aligned to Arizona College and Career Ready Standards

• Well recognized by approximately 2,200 of the world’s leading universities, including the Arizona Universities, the Ivy League schools, and over 1,200 other US universities

• IB Diploma could equal a full year of college

• High Level Exam Scores (4 or higher) will transfer to colleges and universities

• Scholarships offered by some universities for completing IB Diploma Program

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

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CurriculumThe curriculum contains six subject groups together with

a core made up of three separate parts.

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Studies in Language & Lit.IB English III & IV

Language AcquisitionIB Spanish VIB French V

Individuals & SocietiesIB American History

IB History IVIB Economics

SciencesIB Biology I & II

IB PhysicsIB Environmental

IB Computer Science

MathematicsIB Math Studies

ArtsIB Art IV & V

IB Photo IV & VIB Theater Arts IV & V

IB Music

Ironwood High School Diploma ProgramSix Subject Groups

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• IB English HL• History of the Americas HL• Economics SL/HL• Biology SL/HL• Computer Science SL/HL• Environmental Sciences SL• Spanish SL

• Physics SL• IB Math Studies SL• IB Math SL/HL• Visual Art HL• Music HL• Theater Arts HL• Photography HL• French SL

Student Exams at IHS Standard (SL) and High Level (HL)

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• Extended Essay (EE)Familiarizes students with the independent research and

writing skills expected at university as they investigate a topic of individual interest with volunteer mentor instructors

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)Focus on perceptions, emotions, languages and reasoning while they develop skills to evaluate knowledge claims across the various disciplines

• Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)Involvement in artistic pursuits, sports and community

service work spanning the duration of the diploma program

The Core Requirements

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Ironwood IB students have been accepted at these schools:

• Georgetown University• Colorado School of Mines• US Air Force Academy• Boston College• Embry-Riddle University• George Mason University• Drake University• U.C.L.A.• William and Mary• U.C. Berkeley• Fordham University• Washington University• School of Art Institute Chicago• Reed College• Brigham Young University• Northwestern University

• Purdue University• Baylor University• Duke University• Cornell University• University of Arizona• Arizona State University• Northern Arizona University• Grand Canyon University• Arizona Christian University• Pace University• New York University• Tulsa State University• University of Tulsa• Tufts University• Columbia

Ironwood IB Enrollment Grade Students PUSD

VarianceOut of District

Variance

9th Grade 91 16 42

10th Grade 63 22 19

11th Grade 77 33 27

12th Grade 52 18 20

Ironwood IB Diplomas Awarded Year # of Diplomas2007 7

2008 8

2009 25

2010 23

2011 17

2012 26

2013 32

2014 ??

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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20130.00%

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What do students think?Geoff Allen- Class of 2008, is in the MA/Ph.D. program in Political Science at the University of California - Santa Barbara. His dissertation will focus on investigating the links between representative institutions designed to guarantee representation for minority groups and policy outcomes regarding minority rights.

“As an undergraduate, I found my IB education incredibly useful. The writing requirements and the depth of writing training I was provided ensured a smooth transition into high level college writing, and helped me in developing the skills I would use to publish my first article in 2011. As a political science student, the IB program's emphasis on international history allowed me to make critical comparative links between the political situations in various settings.”

“In my current role as a teaching assistant, I frequently am involved in the education of first year college students. I notice a distinct difference in both the writing skills and historical and international awareness of students with an IB background as opposed to other students.”

• Investigating Middle Years Program

• Investigating IB Career Certificate (IBCC)

• Pursue Higher Level Math

• Collect Long-range Data on Graduates

Future Plans

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Questions?

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