Post on 25-Dec-2015
The Diploma ProgramOnly IB program in our school system.One of only 28 DP programs in NC, 796 DP in the
US, and only 2,462 in the world!A program since 199968% earned the diploma in 2013 / 96% in 2004 –
average overall 83% diploma rate.Rigorous and high quality education that prepares
students for college and life.Recognized by universities all over the world.Encourages international-mindedness and a
positive attitude toward learning. Hester, B. 2/2013
The IB program “helps develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills necessary to live, learn and work in a
rapidly globalizing world.”IBO
Hester, B. 7/2011
Shows an interest in learning new thingsWell-informed and well-readThinks and reasons Writes and speaks wellHonest and accountable in ALL things.Open-mindedCares about others and the environment.Takes healthy risks and Achieves!Well rounded – active, academic, healthy and
creativeReflects on learning, growth and self.
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Profile of the IB Student
“ We encourage international-mindedness in IB students. To do this, we believe that students must first
develop an understanding of their own cultural and national identity.” IBO
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“The program is presented over two years through six academic areas around a central core”. IBO
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The IB Academic Areas at RMHSLanguage A1 English Language B Spanish or FrenchHistory of the Americas and the 20th Century History
Biology ChemistryMathVisual Studio Arts
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RigorTwo levels of instruction.HL – Higher level – 250 hours of instructionSL – Standard level – 150 hours of instructionEnglish, History and Biology – HLMath, Chemistry, Foreign Language and Art
– SLVERY academically strong students may
challenge an additional HL course, but they must declare that in junior year.
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Reason, memory, experience, language, perception, intuition, imagination, and faith
all affect what we know, how we know and why we
know.
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CAS = Creativity, Action and Service It is the heart of the program!!! Creativity = the arts and experiences
that involve creative thinking.Action = physical exertion leading to
a healthy lifestyle. Service = unpaid and voluntary
activities that have a learning benefit and help others or the environment.
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OUR SCHOOL CAS ACTIVITIESONE VOICE: The Holly Project – benefits
UNC Children’s Cancer Center – February 15th
TWIN COUNTY AMBASSADORS – a volunteer program that coordinates volunteerism between the community, our IB students and students from other academic and athletic programs and schools.
SINGING-ON-THE-SIDE, ORCHESTRA-ON-THE-SIDE, and coming soon THEATER-ON-THE-SIDE
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A 4,000 word research paper of inquiry, that explores a self-selected topic of your choice
from any area in our curriculum.
IB has been meeting the Common Core Standards for decades!
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Making plans – The middle school student7th graders – “Success 101” through NCVPHS8th graders – World History through NCVPHSAlgebra 1 in the 8th gradeStudy hard and make good gradesAs and Bs are required for admission.Learn to study! Good study skills will make IB
much easier! You must start your high school career as a
Gryphon. Must take all compulsory classes in 9th and 10th
grade.You can attend RMHS as long as you remain in
the IB program.
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Foundations of IB curriculum Sample 9th Grade Schedule Sample 10th Grade Schedule
English 1 honorsIntegrated Math
honors II (Alegebra 2)Earth/Env. Science
honorsCivics honorsSpanish 1 & 2 ORFrench 1& 2Required Health/PE
Elective – Art 1
English 2 honorsAP US History (year-
long)Integrated Math
honors IIIPre-calculus honorsChemistry honorsSpanish 3 & 4 or
French 3 & 4Biology 1
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UNC- Chapel Hill, NC State University, Duke University, UNC-Charlotte, Davidson College, NC
Central University, Winston-Salem State,UNC-Greensboro, ECU, UNC-Asheville, UNC-Wilmington,
Appalachian, Wake Forest University, New York University, Howard University, Harvard University,
University of Kentucky, Washington University in St. Louis, Morehouse, University of Miami, Ohio State, UVA, Auburn, Campbell, Oberlin, U of Georgia, US Naval Academy, Univ. of SC, The Citadel, Montana
State, University of Tennessee, Point Loma Unv., Hampden Sydney, Murdoch University in Australia,
and more!Hester, B. 2/2013
Morehead-Cain Scholars, Park Scholars, Benjamin Duke Scholars, Roberson Scholars, Gates
Millennium Scholars, UNC Chancellors Scholars, Questbridge Scholars, Levine Scholars , Buckeye
Scholars, Pogue Scholars, Reynolds Scholars, Acorn Scholars, Andy Griffith Scholars, honors
college scholars …
Our IB students earn scholarships that average more than $500,000 per year!!!
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Before you make your decision …What it does … What it requires …Prepares students for
collegeMakes them more
competitiveTeaches strong writing and
speaking skills.Prepares them for lifeFosters and develops a
sense of community and humanity
Makes them more self-aware, confident and compassionate
Earns college credit for high marks
Hard work and full commitment and support from the family
Good time management skills
Stress ManagementWillingness to do the
work Giving up other
academic pathways. Attending RMHS for four
years. Hester, B. 2/2013