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IB 101a short course explaining
the elements of IB for
parents and current IB students
Mrs. Gilson, IB Secretary
Mrs. Eligio, CAS Coordinator
IB Counselor
Mrs. Brewer, IB Coordinator
IB office: (850) 595-1500 ext 244
Welcome
Mrs. Fairchild
Great organization for minimal dues which provides ideas, training, supervision
Many PHS students are members
What is chain reaction: “Chain Reaction is a teen leadership institute that offers service-learning opportunities that teach you important life skills through service and service activities that your passion and talent create. Chain Reaction is teen-driven, teen-directed, and teen-organized. Students will be helping lead the projects you take on to inspire change within the community.”
PURPOSE OF CAS Reflective thinkers - understand strengths and
limitations, identify goals and devise strategies for
personal growth
Accept new challenges and new roles
Members of communities with responsibilities towards
each other and the environment
Leader in a sustained, collaborative project-JUNIOR
YEAR
Balanced
Bonus-Hours counted toward Bright Futures
Large scale CAS projects are instrumental for students
in the college application process
PRE-CAS Purpose is for students to volunteer in various areas to
explore their interest in serving the community (local, national, international)
Ideally, experiences will lead to a CAS Project
Ideas are listed on IB website and Google Classroom
www.phsibsupport.org under Students & Parents < CAS
Google Classroom code: ear8oj6
50 service hours total during 9th and 10th grade
Sports & extra curricular are not service hours
NOT CAS Activity used or included in the student’s course
requirements
An activity in which a profit-seeking entity makes
money from student activity
Example: working for free for a dance studio that
charges students a fee, even though “teacher” is
unpaid
Simple repetitive work over a long period of time
Passive pursuits
Attending an event but not doing anything to serve
NOT CAS
Family duty or religious duty
Fund-raising without a specific service goal
Any activity without a responsible adult in charge
Anything that divides the community
PRE-CAS SAFETY
CARNIVAL March 17th, 2018 at O.J. Semmes Elementary
Opportunity for Freshmen students to learn how to manage a service project
5 different committees
1st committee meeting Dec 1 at 3:15 in the Media Center
Committee meeting will be held every other Friday from Jan. 5th through March 16th at 3:15 in the Media Center
Students are guided by parent volunteers and the CAS Coordinator
Can earn up to 25 CAS hours and learn basic skills that can apply to the CAS Project for junior and senior year
FIRST ANNUAL
CAS FAIR January 18th in the gym
During Lunches
Seniors will be available to talk about their CAS
Projects
Opportunity for underclassmen to ask questions
about what it’s like to manage a CAS Project
Opportunity to get valuable information from
people who have already taken on a CAS
Project
DEADLINES9th & 10th FL Pre-CAS:
-50 hours or more and reflections due by August 1st
before junior year
-Students should have ideas for CAS project or can even start project through senior year
11th and 12th IB CAS: 100+ hour project integrating at least two categories of C/A/S that begins your junior into your senior year
Completed by January in Senior year
Evidence of 7 learning outcomes
If project begins before junior year, it must continue into junior and senior year to count for IB.
CAS DOCUMENTATION
Web-based record-keeping via Managebac: $14
www.phs.managebac.com
Smart phone app
Directly linked with IB headquarters
Used for Extended Essay & Theory of Knowledge
Yearly fee is well worth it
CAS hours and reflections are documented in Managebac (Reflection is an integral part of CAS!)
$14 yearly fee-get account now if you haven’t already
Open welcome e-mail to set up your account
Contact Mrs. Eligio if you did not receive e-mail
ROLE OF THE CAS
COORDINATOR Connect students with CAS opportunities
Assist students in generating challenging and
meaningful CAS projects
Guide students through CAS obstacles and keep them
on track
Meet with students on a regular basis about their CAS
Project
Teach students the value of reflection
Assist TOK 1 and TOK 2 teachers in supporting students
with CAS
Mrs. Nelms BrewerIB Coordinator/Administrator
Adjustment period especially with the rigor of IB
School and extra curricular activities are important but finding a balance is key!
It is common for students to have a decrease in grades initially until they develop study skills, work habits, etc.
Having a B or C does not mean this is not the program for you
There are growing pains but remember the value in this learning curve and persevere! Stay focused
Better to have this transition now than in college = IB is college prep
High School is a big transition
Semester grades are only on transcripts (Dec and May)
9 weeks grades are NOT on transcripts If students earn a C or lower this nine weeks, this will not be on the transcript
Semester grade = 1st nine weeks + 2nd nine weeks + semester exam
Semester grade = 40% + 40% + 20%
EOC classes are weighted differently and will not affect GPA at all until the EOC score is configured (summer)
EOC final grade = 1st semester + 2nd semester + EOC
EOC final grade = 35% + 35% + 30%
Transcripts/ Semester Grades
Transcripts only include semester grades
GPA = Grade Point Average: not configured until semester 1 Unweighted = average determined when
A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1
Weighted = additional .025 for every semester grade earned in honors, pre-IB, AP, and IB classes (resulting in better than 4.0)
GPA
Class rank is not accurate until Biology EOC and Geometry EOC are configured
Colleges re-figure GPA; most give extra weight for AP and IB classes (making a B = A)
GPA Continued
Take advantage of tutoring through our student National Honor Society-AM sessions are in room #17 7:45-8:15 Monday-Thursday
-Just show up with a pass
For afternoon session, sign up in Room 17 for a tutor A few day notice is needed to ensure a tutor is available
There is no shame in getting extra help! Most students need tutoring at some point in the program!
FREE TUTORING
IB is MANAGEABLE when you manage your time!
TIME MANAGEMENT
IB is not easy, but not impossible!
TIME MANAGEMENT MISTAKES
10 TIME MANAGEMENT MISTAKES
1. Failing to Keep a To-Do List
2. Lack of Prioritizing
3. Procrastination
4. Taking on too much Involved in too many extracurriculars
5. Unmanaged Distractions Cell phones, FB, friends at school
6. Not Setting Personal Goals
7. Addiction to Busyness
8. Multitasking Takes 20-40% more time to finish
9. Not Taking Breaks
10. Not recognizing peak energy time
Morning vs. Evening
Acknowledge stresses of adolescence + high school + rigorous program
Supportive but not intrusive while maintaining reasonable expectations
Tutoring-take advantage early on!
PHS IB Policies-Cheating
Academic probation if GPA below 2.75-Probation does not start until the semester-Warning is given by a letter sent home
Helpful TIPS
Curious about IB?
Stressed?
Confused?Visit the IB Survival Blog today for study tips, weekly
Q&A’s, and the inside scoop on how to survive IB!
https://ibsurvivalblog.wordpress.com/
Online Gradebook
https://focus.escambia.k12.fl.us/focus
Username: Student number (6 digit number)
Password: Birthdate: MMDDYY (e.g. 060399)
Click on assignments & grades < Individual subject
Gives assignment grades, current overall grade
Grades are not updated daily but hopefully weekly
FOCUS: Grade Reporting System
High School teachers have approximately 150 students
Students responsibility to know assignments
Use a planner to stay organized
All teachers have google classrooms: Ask your child to log in
Absences, Referrals & other info is available through FOCUS
Attendance contact Ms. Parker: [email protected]
IB office can not make changes to the absence record
FOCUS
1. Encourage your student to talk to their teacher
2. If it is not resolved, next please e-mail the teacher or call IB secretary to schedule a parent/teacher conference (850-595-1500 ext. 244)
www.phsibuspport.org under Faculty tab for e-mails
Teachers have the most amount of information
3. If problem is still not resolved, contact IB office (ext. 244)
4. Contact Mrs. Brewer
Course of Action for Concerns
IBSF funds our PHS IB website
Two IB students designed the website
Website consists of:
Faculty e-mail addresses
Calendar: Assignments/Tests
Teacher pages with class information
CAS requirements & opportunities
Upcoming IB Events
College information
Clubs and Sports opportunities
IB and AP Exam dates in May: will be updated soon
Photo gallery with pictures from IB events
PHS IB Website
www.phsibsupport.org
Core Curriculum
Group 3:History
Geography
Business
Management
Group 1: English
Group 4:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Group 6:
Art,
Theatre,
Music or
another
Group 2-4
Group 5:
Math
Group 2:
French
Spanish
Typical IB Class Schedule9th Grade-FL English 1 pre-IB-FL French or FL Spanish 1 pre-IB
-AP Human Geography-FL Biology 1 pre-IB-Geometry Honors-Two electives
10th Grade
-AP Language and Composition-FL French 2 pre-IB / FL Spanish 2 pre-IB
-AP US History
-FL Chemistry 1 pre-IB
-Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors
-Two electives
11th Grade-AP Lit and Comp
-IB French 4 or IB Spanish 4
-Group 3 option
-Science option
-IB Precalculus or IB Math Studies
-IB Elective: IB Geography,
Art,Theatre ,2nd Science, Music
-Theory of Knowledge 1
12th Grade-IB English 4
-IB French 5 or IB Spanish 5
-Group 3 option or elective
-Science option continued or open elective
-IB Calculus or IB Statistics
-Art,Theatre ,2nd Science, Music
-Theory of Knowledge 2
-Elective pending on tracks
CENTER of the CIRCLE
Theory of Knowledge
Creativity, Action, Service
Extended Essay
IB 201 will be offered in January regarding more details about course progression and scheduling
Students register for next year’s classes at the beginning of February
Encourage your student to select a schedule that suits their needs not what their friends are taking. Key is balance not taking on too much!
Course registration
We double dip offering both Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses AP —many students achieve AP scholar status
AP + IB= Students receive maximum amount of college credit
Universities very much recognize the rigor of IB
Quarterly Meeting with College Admission Officers: -Much prefer IB students over others
Why we offer AP & IB courses
Passing score is 3 or higher (range 1-5)
Pending on college, students can earn college credit with passing score
AP Scholar recognition if students pass 3 or more exams
Friday, May 18th at 8am-AP Human Geography
All freshman take this exam
Friday, May 11th at 8am- AP US History
Wednesday, May 16th at 8am- AP English Language
AP Exams
IB Counselors:
IB College Counselor: Ms. Marzluff
IB Counselor: 9-12th (Academic)
Other counselors: Social/Emotional
-Referral needed
Start to build your resume
Get involved: Colleges and Universities like to see longevity Clubs, Activities, Sports
Career Exploration:
Take career inventory through Family Connection
CAS projects – choose projects that give outlooks into desired career fields
Freshman and Sophomore Year
Students are encouraged to do research on the careers and college majors that interest them
By completing a career inventory they will be able to see what areas in the work force will interest them
Family Connection
Career Interest Profiler
Cluster Finder Survey
Why is this helpful?
Aids in what academic tracks to pursue
Encourages students to start CAS opportunities to explore their options
Career Exploration
College Planning
Come to College Info Night that is offered
Date TBD in early spring
Never to early to start exploring
Begin making a list of colleges you are interested in
Types of Universities
• Public universities are local and state-funded institutions and are
usually large in size.
• Private universities are supported by tuition fees and private
donations. They typically have a smaller student body, and are more expensive to attend.
• Four-year colleges offer four-year degree programs that lead to a
bachelor's degree. Included are universities and liberal arts colleges.
• Liberal arts colleges Students take a wide variety of courses in the
arts, humanities, languages and the social and physical sciences before majoring in a specific field. The faculty’s main purpose is on undergraduate teaching rather than research, and the student population is small.
What Are Colleges Looking For?
Grades What types of courses are they taking
Test Scores 25% of what schools consider
Essays No such thing as an OPTIONAL question
Proof of mind at work
Express yourself well
Highlight skills that have been learned
Teacher Recommendations
Transcripts
Official Transcripts:
Only reflect semester grades
College and Universities view:
GPA (weighted and un-weighted)
Grades Did they fluctuate?
Demonstrates what type of student you are
Courses taken
Graduating class size
Rigor of program
Required for all Sophomores and Juniors
Test Date: Fall
What is the PSAT
The PSAT/NMSQT assesses reading, math, and writing skills
Provides excellent practice for the SAT
Connects students to scholarships and personalized online tools
National Merit Scholarship Program – Juniors taking the exam are eligible to qualify for this program
PSAT
Who still owes for ManageBac in 9th grade:
Dana Amin
Edmark Ancheta
Kirsten Bedford
Morgan Boesel
Conor Burke
Michael Carter
Marcella Chaffin
Caleb Chen
Vivian Curtis
Theryn Delacruz
Shania Gardner
Calvin Gillespie
Rosalyn Halford
Emmi Henderson
Hima Humeda
Owen Ides
Grace Kim
Olivia Langhorne
KALEB LONG
Victoria Long
Mary Marinescu
Declan McGurk
Margaret Mead
Ginnel Morales
Lauryn Murphy
Lilliam Myslak
Molly O'Connor
GRACE OSBURN
Shelby Rawls
Samuel Rice
Richard Richter
Adam Rifai
Ellette Schneider
Ashley Sellars
Cortney Sherman
Kurtis Shull
Loryn Smith
Catherine Spina
William Stafford
Krystal Sweet
Julie Tran
Phuong Tran
Brooke Tyree
Kate Vandiver
Kneia Williams
Chloe Witkin
Maxim Woodhouse
Mackenzie Woodward
Matthew Wright
Who still owes for ManageBac in 10th
Kenya Barnes
Jacob Caldwell
Shaleyah Carter
William
Henderson
Nithya Joseph
Alex Little
Aiden McCulley
Erykah Mohler
Elise Ponders
Ravi Raj
Leah Rodgers
Amber Roth
Cameron Rozier
Jackson Ruggles
Kiplin Smith
Tyler Stephens
Tanner Struck
IBSF: IB Support Foundation
What is IBSF? Membership
Volunteering
Annual Fund Drive Drive for Excellence
Q & A
IB 101
