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© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
What is the International Baccalaureate
Organization?
IBO is a not-for-profit foundation whose mission is
to create a better world through education.
The organization works with schools, governments,
and international organizations to develop
challenging education programs with rigorous
assessment components.
IBO programs encourage students across the
world to become life long learners.
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
IB Statistics
Size: The IBO works with 3,490 schools in 144 countries and serves over 1,064,000 students.
North Carolina: There are 57 IB schools. The closest to ISS are JM Alexander, North Mecklenburg High IB, and Hickory High IB Schools.
Programs: The IB curriculum offers three programs for students aged 3 to 19:
1. Primary Years Program
2. Middle Years Program
3. Diploma Program
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
The IB program in Iredell County
Mt. Mourne
6-8 MYP
South Iredell High
MYP & DP 9-12
Northview
6-8 MYP
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Why is ISS providing the International Baccalaureate
course of study for our students?
1. The Iredell-Statesville School District encourages
all students to take the most rigorous course of
study possible.
-- Research shows that students who succeed in IB
programs tend to do better on university level work
than other groups of students.
-- IB students earn higher average SAT scores in
high school and maintain higher grade point
averages at universities than non-IB students.
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Why is ISS providing the International Baccalaureate
course of study for our students?
2. University admissions officials are looking for three
main things:
• Students who took the most challenging high school
courses possible
• Students who are well-rounded and who demonstrate
a commitment to leadership and service
• Students who demonstrate the likelihood that they will
be successful post-secondary students
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How do universities view IB?
Recruitment – Universities are actively recruiting IB
Graduates
Admission – IB Graduates are considered the cream
of the crop and are given preferential admissions
standing at most universities
Scholarships – Universities have begun to give
specific scholarships to IB Graduates
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
School
IB Candidate
rate Overall Rate Difference
Harvard University 32% 10% 220%
Yale University 18% 7% 157%
University of Miami 72% 30% 140%
Univ. of California –Berkeley 58% 26% 123%
Stanford University 15% 7% 114%
UCLA 48% 23% 109%
Brown University 18% 9% 100%
Princeton University 16% 8% 100%
University of Virginia 64% 32% 100%
UNC Chapel Hill 63% 32% 97%
University of Florida 82% 42% 95%
New York University 57% 30% 90%
Duke University 28% 16% 75%
Please do not make this
the only reason to
complete the MYP and
then pursue the DP. If
this is all you seek, you
will not get maximum
value from the
experience. This should
be the cherry on top of a
very large sundae.
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Middle Years Program Curriculum
IB Fundamental Concepts
Holistic Learning
Communication
Intercultural Awareness
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Middle Years Program Curriculum Areas of Interaction
-The lens through which we view the content-
The five areas of interaction in the Middle Years Program are:
• Approaches to Learning
• Community Service
• Human Ingenuity
• Environments
• Health and Social Education
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Middle Years Program Curriculum Student Learner Profile
- the attributes we want to instill in every IB student -
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
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Middle Years Program Curriculum
International Mindedness
Integrated into units
through MYP Unit Planner
Focus of Global
Conversations
Imbedded into everything
we do
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Middle Years Program Curriculum
Interdisciplinary Approach
There is a focus on Interdisciplinary
Units between multiple (2 or more)
disciplines
Synergize the learning
Helps students see interconnectedness
of the subjects
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Community and Service
IB Learners turn their learning into Action.
Required Hours:
6th Grade/Level 1- 20 hours
7th Grade/Level 2- 25 hours
8th Grade/Level 3- 30 hours
9th Grade/Level 4- 35 hours
10th Grade/Level 5- 40 hours
Community Service Is…. Is Not…
~Mowing an elderly neighbor’s yard ~Mowing your own yard for chores
~Serving homeless children ~Babysitting a sibling
~Turning learning into action ~Something you would have done
even if you weren’t an IB student
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Required Classes
8 Required Subjects that must be taught year long:
1. Advanced Language Arts
2. Advanced Math
3. Humanities (Social Studies)
4. Science
5. PE/Health
6. Language B (Foreign Language either Spanish or French)
7. Technology (Computer and Design)
8. Arts Class:
• Year long classes: Orchestra or Band
• Semester classes at 6th grade level: Visual Arts, Drama
and Chorus
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Middle Years Program Curriculum
Foreign Language
6th Grade – French 1A or Spanish 1A
7th Grade – French 1B or Spanish 1B
8th Grade – French 2 or Spanish 2
9th Grade – French 3 or Spanish 3
10th Grade – French 4 or Spanish 4
Student will be fluent in Language B
by the end of 12th grade
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
What will your students need in order to succeed in an
IB Program?
Because IB courses offer a high degree of challenge, students should, above all, be highly motivated learners.
Students should be open to 21st Century learning styles that take them beyond rote memorization and lower level thinking skills.
Students are required to become proficient in a second language.
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Benefits of MYP (grades 6-10) International-Mindedness and The Paradigm Shift
from learning content to using content to grow:
Learner Profile Traits that the entire IB community
nurtures in students as they become
Approaches to Learning
teachers use to enhance
student variety of use of
and ability in Balanced Open-Minded Collaboration
Caring Principled Communication
Communicators Reflective Information Literacy
Inquirers Risk-takers Organization
Knowledgeable Thinkers Reflection
Thinking
Transfer
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Why it works treats learning as a process, not a product
based on the notion that Middle Years are not a three-
year proposition
demands teachers design student-centered approaches
to individuals through various lenses and methods
students become “makers of meaning” and problem-
solvers
focuses on 21st-century skill acquisition, real-life
experiences and deep understanding over rote
esteems critical thinking (Analysis, Synthesis and
Evaluation)
pushes beyond perceived comfort zones
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
What will your students need in order to succeed?
The number one indicator of your child’s success at Northview is MOTIVATION. (Learning for the sake of learning)
Students should have a strong foundation in reading and writing skills as well as strong study habits early in their schooling.
Students should have a strong foundation in mathematics. At Northview, the math program moves at a quick pace.
Students should be able to demonstrate a high level of classroom success and should maintain regular attendance.
Being a student at Northview requires a family commitment to academic success.
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Scholar Athletes & IB
Scholar athletes are encouraged to
be in the IB program
Students will play for their home
school based on attendance zone
starting in 7th grade
Busing is available to home middle
schools
IB students will not be ‘penalized’
for not being at the home school
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Transportation
Will bus transportation be provided?
Yes. Students will be transported to their
“traditional” school and then shuttled to
the IB school.
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Lottery
In the event that more students request admittance
and meet the criteria than space allows, a lottery may
be implemented. If a lottery is required, the following
criteria must be met to be included:
• Application must be complete and submitted by due date.
• All entrance criteria must be met.
Any lottery required would be held at the district office
at a published time and date.
After allotment is met, students will be put on a wait
list in the order that they were drawn and would be
offered admittance if space becomes available during
the school year.
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
DEADLINE for applications is February 14th ___________________________________________________________
Links to additional International Baccalaureate information:
• Middle Years Program at a Glance www.ibo.org/myp/index
• IB Information for Parent www.ibo.org/parents
• Iredell-Statesville Schools Choice www.iss.k12.nc.us/choice
• Mt. Mourne School http://iss.schoolwires.com/mm
• Northview School http://iss.schoolwires.com/nv