LCS High School Diploma Programs

LCS Academic Program 11th and 12th Grade

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International Baccalaureate Diplomas

Greg Goddard

IBDP Coordinator/Asst. Principalggoddard@lincoln.edu.gh

Three options for students

1. Full IB Diploma Student

2. IB Course Student (Some IB Classes)

3. LCS Diploma

All Classes are 2 YearsGrades 11 & 12

Considerations in Constructing Your Program of Study

Level of Rigor• Type of Courses (LCS or IB)• Standard Level or Higher Level

Interest and AptitudeFuture Career/Future University/CountryBalanceAllow for Extra-curricular OpportunitiesChallenge But Successful

Considerations in Constructing Your Program of Study

Some countries have requirements

Engineering (UK) - HL Mathematics

Economics (UK) - HL Mathematics

Business (UK) - HL or SL Mathematics

Medical Science - HL 2 Sciences, Math

Similar for Top Universities in the USA, though most are flexible.

Considerations in Constructing Your Program of Study

Some Programs are more flexibleSome Countries are more flexible

➢ If you’re unsure of which country yet, choose a variety to keep your options open, but based on your interest and skill-set.

➢ IB helps with this because of the 6 requirements

➢ There is always a pathway forward

• 6 courses with 7 points for each subject

• 3 Higher Level (240 hours each)

• and 3 Standard Level (150 hours each)

• ToK + EE = 3 points (100 + 40 hours)

• CAS (no points but compulsory)

• Total 45 points available• Minimum 24 points for Diploma

Full IB Diploma Programme requirements

6 optionsMost assessed by Examination andcourse work

3 subjects at Higher level3 subjects at Standard level

3 core components

The IB DP Curriculum: 2 Year Program

3 Core Components

Theory of Knowledge• How do we know what we know?• A link to all Subject areas • Paper and Presentation

Extended Essay• An 4000 word independent / in-depth study on an academic

topic that engages students.• Begins December of Year 1, completed by Sept. of Year 2

Creativity, Activity, and Service• Approximately 100-150 hours across 3 areas • 15 Reflections completed Year 1, 15 more by March of Year 2

• widely recognized by over 2500 of the world’s leading universities and colleges

• IB provides university admissions officers with direct, online access to syllabuses and recent examinations

• UK universities make conditional offers based on number points; Europe likely needs a pass

• Gives students a competitive edge at leading US and world colleges

University recognition of the IB Diploma

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Academic rigor and independent learning skills make IB graduates into better college and university students.

• Normally between 2 and 6 IB courses• HL or SL • Theory of Knowledge & Extended Essay are Not Required• CAS is Required• Awarded IB Course certificate• Other LCS High School courses

Partial IB Schedule & LCS High School Diploma

College Ready DiplomaGains access to many Universities (Particularly in the USA) HL courses can earn University credits

The Academic GroupsGroup 1:• IB Language and

Literature

• LCS English 11

Group 2• IB Spanish B• IB Spanish Ab Initio• IB French A Lit.• IB French B• IB French Ab Initio• IB Self-Taught A

Group 3• History• Economics• Global Politics• Pamoja Classes

(Application Process)

• LCS Critical World Studies

Group 4• Biology• Chemistry• Physics

• LCS Science 11

Group 5• Math HL• Math SL• Math Studies

• LCS Math 11

Group 6• IB Theatre• IB Visual Arts• LCS Studio Arts

• Or another course from 2, 3, or 4

Course Fees

IB Exams (MAY 2016)

Registration Fee: $160.00 USDSubject Fee (per exam): $110.00 USD

__________________________________________Full Diploma: $820.00 USD

Pamoja Online (2016)

Per Course/Per Year: $1292.00 USD(All IB DP courses are 2 years)

Sample DP Schedule #1

Higher Level (HL) CoursesEnglish A Language & Literature

EconomicsMathematics

Standard Level (SL) CoursesSpanish Ab initio

BiologyVisual Arts

Additional CourseTheory of Knowledge

Sample DP Schedule #2

Higher Level (HL) CoursesPhysicsBiology

Mathematics

Standard Level (SL) CoursesEnglish A Language and Literature

Spanish BHistory

Additional CourseTheory of Knowledge

Sample DP Schedule #3

Higher Level (HL) CoursesFrench B

EconomicsGlobal Politics

Standard Level (SL) CoursesEnglish A Language and Literature

ChemistryMathematics

Additional CourseTheory of Knowledge

Sample “Course” Schedule #1

Standard Level (SL) CoursesHistory

French B

Additional CoursesEnglish 11

Critical World Studies 11LCS Science 11

LCS Math 11Studio Arts 11

Sample “Course” Schedule #2

Higher Level (HL) CoursesEnglish A Language & Literature

Global Politics

Standard Level (SL) CoursesSpanish Ab initio

Visual Arts

Additional CoursesLCS Math 11

LCS Science 11Theory of Knowledge

The end result……

Registration Timeline

Grade 10 Registration

"Course Fair"

Course Selection Form

Submitted with

Parent/Teacher Signatures

Final Registration

Entered Online During

Advisory

Tuesday, February 16

@ 6:00 pm

Tuesday, February 23

@ 3:30 pm(Turn into Ms. Mabel in IB DP Office)

Wed., February 24 to

Fri., March 4

Grade 10 Registration into Grades 11 & 12 Important Dates