I Think

THEREFORE,

IB

What is the

International

Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme?

The IB Diploma Programme is

the most challenging

and rigorous college

preparatory program

offered to high school

students worldwide.

IB World Schools

(http://www.ibo.org)

Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968

3,421 schools in 157 countries offer the

Diploma Program serving 150,000+

students

52.6% of IB world schools in the Americas

Klein Oak authorized as IB World School

2004

By studying IB, students develop

core skills for success at university,

such as . .

An understanding

of and appreciation

for research

Presentation and

communication

skills

Critical thinking

skills

A sense of

international

mindedness and

cultural

understanding

Time management

skills

Report writing skills

Universities Recognize Value of IB

“IB is well known to us for excellent preparation. Success in

an IB programme correlates well with success at Harvard.

We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB

Diploma Programme on the transcript.” Marilyn McGrath

Lewis, Director of Admissions, Harvard University

“These incredible IB scholars have pursued an academically

rigorous program, and they have embarked on a journey of

personal and intellectual self discovery. Colleges near and far

should never miss an opportunity to recruit quality Texas IB

students.” Jim Brock, Vice President and Dean of Admissions,

Swarthmore College

What Diploma Programme

courses do IB candidates

study at KOHS?

KOHS DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

COURSES (grades 11 & 12)

Studies in Language and Literature: English HL

Language Acquisition: French SL/HL, Spanish SL/HL, German SL/HL

Individuals & Societies: History of the Americas HL

Theory of Knowledge

Sciences: Biology SL/HL, Chemistry SL/HL, Physics SL/HL and Computer Science SL/HL

Mathematics: Math Applications SL/HL, OR Math Analysis SL/HL

Fine Arts and Electives: Dance, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts OR a second course from groups 2-5

The TOK course is designed to encourage

each student to reflect on the nature of

knowledge by critically examining different

ways of knowing (perception, emotion,

language and reason) and different kinds of

knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical,

and historical).

This required course begins

second semester of the 11th

grade and concludes first

semester of the 12th grade.

4,000-word essay on a topic of the student’s

choice incorporating documented research

Students select a topic, faculty advisor, and initiate

their research second semester of the junior year.

They have the summer and first semester of the

senior year to complete the writing and revising

process. Students receive assistance during TOK

with deadlines for writing the essay.

Each senior class selects a global service project.

CREATIVITY

ACTIVITY

SERVICE

Complete 3 HL courses and 3 SL courses

and all required IB assessments

Complete EE, TOK, and CAS

Take all six courses and all six exams

Accumulate 24 points total on six exams

(scored on a 1-7 scale) including bonus points

from EE and TOK

*Approximate cost $714

College Admission Criteria

1. Rigorous curriculum, as well as the grades

earned in these courses

2. Personal essay

3. College Admission Tests (SAT/ACT)

4. Community service/extracurricular activities

(both on campus and off campus)

5. Letters of recommendation

6. GPA/class rank

IB BenefitsOften results in advanced standing,

course credit,

scholarships,

and other admissions related benefits at many universities.

As of Fall 2006, TEXAS IB

Graduates get College Credits

If an IB Diploma recipient has

scored at least 4 on each IB

examination, state schools in

Texas now must by law award that

recipient at least 24 college

credits!

Klein Oak’s Pre-International

Preparatory Program

We encourage 8th grade

students to apply for the IB

Diploma Programme and

complete our Pre-IP courses in

the 9th and 10th grades. At the

end of 10th grade, students will

choose to transition into IB or

exit the program.

Importance of Pre-IP Courses

• Go beyond the TEKS in depth and complexity

• Are appropriately rigorous to prepare students to be successful in IB courses and the state mandated tests

• Are part of a vertically-aligned series of courses that ends with an authorized IB course

Help students develop important time management, critical reading, and writing skills

Diligent and wants a real challenge

Enjoys learning and has

diverse interests

Commits to long-term goals

Do you fit this description?

HOW DO I APPLY?

APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Collect the basic background information. You will enter all of the information on the

digital application.

2. There is a student portion and parent portion to the application.

3. Type a 250-word response in the space provided on the application to the following

topic: How have global events of the past year demonstrated the need for an

education with an emphasis on international understanding?

4. Submit your application by January 10, 2020.

5. Once your application is submitted, share the link provided on the application with

teachers you will use as references. Teachers must complete the reference by the

application deadline, January 10, 2020.

6. Interviews will be scheduled January 22-31, 2020. Students will be notified

approximately one week prior to the interview date.

7. Klein Oak IB Coordinator will request a copy of your 8th grade semester 1 report

card mid-January. Final decisions will be mailed by February 14, 2020.

Transportation (2019-2020)

Students will meet the Klein Oak bus at their zoned high

school campus.

Klein High Bus. #310 6:15am 3:20pm

Klein Cain Bus. #310 6:30am 3:10pm

Klein Forest Bus. #310 6:15am 3:20pm

Klein Collins Bus. #310 6:40am 3:00pm

http://bit.ly/IBAPP2020

IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS , CONTACT

MRS. LINDA GARNER, IB COORDINATOR

832-484-5017 (classroom)

832-484-5026 (IB Office)

Email: lgarner@kleinisd.net