Entering the International Baccalaureate
Program
Beth Hughes Kimberly Thaggard DHS IB Coordinators
A Day B Day 1st Block (55 min.)
2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5th Block (55 min.)
90 Minutes Blocks
Number Conversions Pre-AP/Pre-DP IB/AP/College
Standard Level Classes
A=5.0 B=4.0 C=3.0
F=Zero
A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0
F=Zero Who will be Valedictorian?
Salutatorian?
GPA…GPA…GPA
What Counts??? English 1-4 4 Years of High
School Math World Geography,
World History, American History,
Government, Economics
Biology Chemistry
Physics Science Elective
2 Best years of 2nd Language
GPA…GPA…GPA
Top 10%? Try top 7%
Why is IB a wise choice?
Universities recognize IB students because they are: Knowledgeable Principled Highly motivated Caring Inquirers
Middle Years Program—10th grade Personal Project
Diploma Program—11th and 12th grade
group 6
Experimental Sciences
•Biology HL & SL •Environmental Systems & Societies SL •Computer Science HL and SL
Theory of Knowledge
Electives •Visual Art HL/SL
•Dance HL
•Music SL
•Film SL/HL
group 1
Language A1 •English HL
Extended Essay
group 3
group 5
group 2 Second Language
• Spanish SL •Spanish ab initio
•French SL •German SL •Latin SL
Creativity, Action,
Service
Individuals and Societies
•20th Century World Topics: Americas HL
Mathematics •Mathematics SL
•Math Studies SL
group 4
•Environmental Systems and Societies SL
4x4 Courses State Requirements Recommended Graduation Plan
English 1 Language 1 Alg. 1 or 2 or Geometry PE/PE
World Geography Fine Art Biology Choice Elective
Freshmen should take…
4x4 Courses Other Options
PRE-AP English 1 Summer Homework Most important for writing skills!
PRE-AP Alg. 1 PRE-AP Geometry Geometry
Alg. 2 or Pre-AP Alg. 2
PRE-AP World Geography
Pre-AP Biology And…Pre-AP Chemistry
Smart Freshmen should take…
State Requirements Other Options
Spanish, French, German, Latin
Spanish 2 Pre-AP (if Spanish 1 in M.S.) All other Level 1 classes are regular.
ASL—Not IB
PE/PE Any athletic sport, cheerleading, ROTC, Partners in PE, Marching
Band, Waivers, Drill Team
Fine Art Art 1, Pre-AP Art 1, Theater Arts, Floral Design, Band, Orchestra,
Choir, Dance
Choice Elective Intro to Health Science; Law; BIM; etc.
Smart Freshmen should take…
Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2
1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL
2 Q World Geography Q World
History IB History US credit
20th Century World
Topics: Americas HL
3 Algebra 1 Geometry Q Algebra 2 IB Math Studies
4 Biology Chemistry Physics IB Enviro. S & S SL
5 Spanish 1 QSpanish 2 IB Spanish 3 SL IB Spanish 4 SL
6 Art 1 (FA) Art 2 IB Art HL IB Art HL
7 Choice
Elective Speech/Econ
CAS/EE/ IB
TOK IB TOK /Exam
Prep
8 PE/PE
Open
Open Open
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal: Art student Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan
4
X
4
Summer __________ Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP
Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2
1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL
2 Q World Geography Q World
History IB History US credit
20th Century World
Topics: Americas HL
3 Geometry Q Algebra 2 Q Pre-Cal IB Math SL
4 Biology Chemistry Physics IB Env. S & S SL
5 German1 German 2 IB German 3 SL IB German 4 SL
6 Art 1 (FA) Computer Science
Pre-AP 1 IB Computer
Science SL IB Computer
Science HL
7 Choice
Elective Speech/Econ
CAS/EE/ IB
TOK IB TOK /Exam
Prep
8 PE/PE
Open
AP Statistics Open
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal: Computer Science Student Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan
4
X
4
Summer __________ Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP
Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2
1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL
2 Q World Geography Q World
History IB History US credit
20th Century World
Topics: Americas HL
3 Geometry Q Algebra 2 Q Pre-Cal IB Math SL
4 Biology Chemistry IB Biology HL IB Biology HL
5 Latin1 Latin 2 IB Latin 3 SL IB Latin 4 SL
6 Art 1 (FA) Physics AP Statistics Film SL or
IB Enviro. S &S SL
7 Choice Elective
Speech/Econ CAS/EE/ IB TOK
IB TOK /Exam Prep
8 PE/PE
Open
Open Open
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal Math and Science Student Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan
4
X
4
Summer __________ Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP
Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2
1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL
2 Q World Geography Q World
History IB History US credit
20th Century World
Topics: Americas HL
3 Algebra 1 Geometry Q Algebra 2 IB Math Studies
4 Chemistry Biology Physics IB Enviro. S & S SL
5 French 1 Q French 2 IB French 3 SL IB French 4 SL
6 Music (FA) Music IB Film HL IB Film HL
7 Choice Elective
Speech/Econ CAS/EE/ TOK IB TOK /
8 PE/PE
Open
Music Music
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal Music Student Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan
4
X
4
Summer __________ Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP
Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2
1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL
2 Q World Geography Q World
History US History Gov/Econ
3 Algebra 1 Geometry Q Algebra 2 IB Math Studies
4 Biology Chemistry IB Biology HL
IB Biology HL
5 German 1 Q German 2 IB German 3 SL IB German 4 SL
6 Dance 1 (FA) Dance 2 IB Dance 3 HL IB Dance 4 HL
7 Choice Elective Physics CAS/EE/ IB TOK IB TOK /Exam
Prep
8 PE/PE
Speech/Econ IB Enviro. S & S SL Open
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal: Dance & Science Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan
4
X
4
Summer __________ Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP
Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2
1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL
2 Q World Geography Q World
History IB History US credit
20th Century World
Topics: Americas HL
3 Algebra 1 Geometry Q Algebra 2 IB Math Studies
4 Chemistry Biology IB Biology HL IB Biology
HL
5 Q Spanish 2 Q Spanish 3 IB Spanish 4 SL IB Film SL
6 Fine Arts Physics Choice Choice
7 Choice Elective Speech/Econ CAS/EE/ IB
TOK IB TOK /Exam Prep
8 Sports Sports Sports Sports
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal : Sports & Science Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan
4
X
4
Summer: Speech, Gov/Econ
Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP
Explore the IB web: www.dentonisd.org/dhsIB
Request a parent/student appointment with Mrs. Thaggard or Mrs. Hughes if you would like 1:1 4-year planning assistance.
Apply for a transfer to DHS for the IB program. Applications are available at a link on the IB website.
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