LCS High School Diploma Programs
LCS Academic Program 11th and 12th Grade
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International Baccalaureate Diplomas
Greg Goddard
IBDP Coordinator/Asst. [email protected]
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