At Kent Meridian High School

IB Ready!

• What does IB stand for?

• What is IB?

• Where is IB recognized?

• What are some benefits from doing IB?

• What is the difference between IB, Running Start and Advanced Placement?

Game!

• IB = International Baccalaureate

• They are “honors” classes

• Nationally and internationally recognized

• College Credit and Scholarships

• IB- ‘narrow and deep’, international

• AP- ‘wide and shallow’, national

• Running Start- community college courses, in-state

Correct Answers

• Diploma vs. Certificate

• Diploma– All 6 classes– 3 Higher Level– 3 Standard Level– Theory of Knowledge (TOK)– Extended Essay (EE)– Creativity Action Service Hours (CAS)– Testing

– Your plan fits your strengths!

IB Curriculum

World Language

ScienceArt

Math

History

English

Essay, CAS

and TOK

World Langua

ges

Math History English Art Sciences

Spanish (SL and HL)

Pre- Calculus

(SL)

History(HL)

Literature (HL)

Visual Arts(SL and HL)

Psychology(SL)

French (SL and HL)

Calculus (SL and HL)

Theater Arts(SL and HL)

Biology(HL)

Japanese(SL)

IB Math Studies*

(SL)

Physics(SL)

Chemistry(SL)

Classes at KM

CAS, TOK and

EE*

HL English*

HL Biology

SL Art

SL Math

SL Chemistry

HL History*

Example of a Diploma Plan

*Required for Diploma

• Bookmark– Take a world language in 9th and 10th grade

(Spanish/French/Japanese)– Take Honors English – Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher for 9th and 10th

grade– Take art and theater classes in 9th and 10th grade

if you are interested in those IB classes.– Complete Algebra 3/4 by the end of your

sophomore year.– Take an Occupational Education in 9th and/or

10th grade– Take Health in 9th or 10th grade– Try to take Biology in 9th and Chemistry in 10th*

Prep for IB

• Do IB Diploma students have a social life?

• Can you do sports and clubs as well as IB?

• How much sleep do you get every night?

• Can I start the IB Diploma my senior year?

Frequently Asked Questions

Further Questions?