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What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme?

IB World Schools(http://www.ibo.org)Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 19683,506 schools in 144 countries serving 991,000 students in PYP, MYP, and DP40% of schools in USA8 year growth in DP worldwideJan. 2004 1,121 schoolsJan. 2013 2,373 schools

KLEIN OAK IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (Grades 11 & 12)KOHS authorized as IB World School 2004 with 39 students; 2012-2013 with 300 students grades 9-122006 first KOHS graduating class of 5; 2013 graduating class of 55 earned the diploma2011 and 2012 graduating classes 95% earned the diploma; 2010 graduating class 93% earned the diplomaKOHS ranked #4 among Texas IB Schools

AssessmentsBoth internal and external, using established grading criteriaMultiple methods of assessment for each courseVaried skills tested across disciplinesBalance between independent and teacher-supervised workStudents maintain control over many aspects of assessment

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 students choice incorporating documented research

Students select a topic, faculty mentor, and initiate the 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 ACTIONSERVICE

Complete EE, TOK, and CASComplete all required assessmentsTake all six courses and all six examsAccumulate 24 points total on six exams (scored on a 1-7 scale) including bonus points from EE and TOK

KOHS DIPLOMA PROGRAMME COURSESStudies in Language and Literature: English HLLanguage Acquisition: French SL/HL Spanish SL/HLIndividuals & Societies: History of the Americas HL

Sciences: Biology SL/HL, Chemistry SL/HL, and Physics SL/HLMathematics: Math Studies SL, Math SL, and Math HLFine Arts and Electives: Dance, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts OR Computer Science

A 1999 U.S. Dept. of Education study shows that students who take hard courses in high school, no matter how well they do, are more likely to finish college than students with good high school grades and SAT scores who skip the most demanding classes.Jay Mathews, Washington Post, Dec.6, 2001

Study Shows IB Standards Match College Knowledge and Skills RequirementsWe have learned that its not enough for students to study content in isolation; they must use their content knowledge to solve problems, make conjectures and inferences, and think deeply about the big questions of the disciplines. IB standards seem to be particularly well suited to achieving these aims. -- David Conley, CEO for EPIC (Educational Policy Improvement Center)

College Admission CriteriaRigorous curriculum, as well as the grades earned in these coursesPersonal essayCollege Admission Tests (SAT/ACT)Community service/extracurricular activities (both on campus and off campus)Letters of recommendationGPA/class rank

Some College Admission AssumptionsNearly all courses in the students final two years are in solid academic areas.An admissions officer can be assured of the candidates strong preparation of course work in the five basic academic areas: first language, second language, social science/humanities, natural/physical sciences, and mathematics.

The Extended Essay requirement validates writing and research skills.Participation in the IB demonstrates that the student accepts rather than avoids rigorous academic challenges.Participation in the IB strengthens a students confidence, social sophistication, and poise.IB Advantages

As of Fall 2006, TEXAS IB Graduates get College CreditsIf 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!

Diligent and wants a real challenge Enjoys learning and has diverse interests Commits to long-term goals

Do you fit this description?

We encourage 8th grade students to apply for the IB Diploma Programme and complete our Pre-IP (International Programme) courses in the 9th and 10th grades.

Importance of Pre-IP CoursesGo beyond the TEKS in depth and complexityAre appropriately rigorous to prepare students to be successful in IB coursesAre part of a vertically-aligned series of courses that ends with an authorized IB courseHelps students to develop important time management, critical reading, and writing skills

9th GradePAP World GeographyPAP Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II*PreIP English IPAP/PreIP Advanced Biology I Spanish or French

10th GradeAP World History PAP/PreIP Chemistry*PreIP English IIPAP Geometry or Algebra II PreIP Spanish or French

How to ApplyApplications are available on the Klein Oak website, or you may pick one up from your 8th grade counselor.Applications will be accepted beginning Feb. 28th through March 8th, 2013. Give completed application to your 8th grade counselor who will send them to the IB Coordinator. Out-of-district applications should be mailed directly to the IB Coordinator.Interviews with IB Selection Committee will take place in March. Applicants will be notified via their 8th grade counselors as to the specific date and time of the interview.Acceptance letters will be mailed to students in April.Attend the Pre-IP Orientation in June.

CONTACT

Mrs. Linda GarnerIB CoordinatorKlein Oak High School

Phone: 832-484-5026Email: lgarner@kleinisd.net

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