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© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Diploma

Programme

R.E. Mountain Secondary School


Contents

IB Mission Statement

Learner Profile

Pre IB and IB Diploma Programmes

Diploma Programme curriculum

Subjects

Curriculum contents

Assessment

University recognition


Mission

• Aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and

caring young people who help to create a better

and more peaceful world through intercultural

understanding and respect.

• Works with schools, governments and international

organizations to develop challenging programmes

of international education and rigorous

assessment.

• Encourages students across the world to become

active, compassionate and lifelong learners who

understand that other people, with their differences,

can also be right.


Programs At R.E. Mountain Secondary School

.

Mountain Pre-IB Program Formally known as the Honours Program

Grades 9 &10

Diploma Program Grades 11 and 12

IB Fees are Mandatory in Gr. 11 and 12

Course (Certificate) Program Partial IB Program

Grades 11 and 12


IB Fees

Diploma Students

Total Fees to student for a two year program = $800.00

• Gr. 11 - $400 per year, payable upon acceptance into the program

• Gr. 12 - $400 per year, payable during course selection in March

Mountain subsidizes additional cost for each student

IB Program Costs $3000.00 more per student then a

Non- IB student


IB Fees

Course (Certificate) Students

$200.00 for the first Course

$130.00 per course thereafter

Example:

If taking one course for $200.00

• Gr. 11 $100.00 payable upon acceptance into the program

• Gr. 12 $100.00 payable during course selection in March


Program Fees Grid

IB Program Fees Grade 11 – Due upon acceptance into program

Grade 12 – Due upon course registration I March

Total Program Cost Over Two Years

Full Diploma $400.00 $400.00 $800.00

Certificate 1 Course

$100.00 $100.00 $200.00

Certificate 2 Courses

$165.00 $165.00 $330.00


$230.00 $230.00 $460.00


$295.00 $295.00 $590.00


$360.00 $360.00 $720.00

Certificate 6 Courses or More

$400.00 $400.00 $800.00

Full Program: $800.00

Certificate: 1 course = $200.00, each additional course = $130.00


Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 9

80 Full time Spots

A/B Average on most recent report card

Grade 8 Teacher Recommendation

Grade 9 Pre- IB Online Application Form

Pre-IB 9 Placement Test

Completion of Gr. 9 Math prior to entry

into gr. 9 at Mountain. ( Summer School)


Pre- IB 9 Test Dates

1. Thursday, March 31st, 3:00pm at Mountain

1. Friday, April 1st, 8:30 am at Yorkson.

Exam registration will be on the online application form:

http://www.remountainsecondaryschool.com




Pre-IB Technology

Recommendation

1. Use enhances learning experience

2. Supports Learning

3. Use from gr. 9-12

1. Mini-I pad or I pad


The grade 8 column identifies courses that must be complete to

enter the Pre-IB 9 Program.

English

English 8

Pre- IB English 9

Pre- IB English 10

Math

Math 8 & 9

Pre- IB Math 10

Pre- IB Pre - Calculus 11

Social Studies

Social Studies 8

Pre- IB Socials 9 & 10

Pre- IB Socials 11

Science

Science 8

Pre- IB Science 9

Science 10 Honours

French

French 8

Pre- IB French 9

Pre- IB French 10

Mandarin

Pre- IB Mandarin 9

Pre- IB Mandarin 10

R.E. Mountain Pre-IB Program Flow Chart


Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 10

80 Full time Spots

A/B Average on most recent report card

Grade 9 Teacher Recommendation

Grade 10 Pre- IB Application Form

Completion of Gr. 10 Math prior to entry into

gr. 10 at Mountain. ( Summer School)

Completion of Gr. 10 Social Studies prior to

entry into gr. 10 at Mountain. (Summer School)


Entry into IB at Grade 11

80 Full Time Spots

Multiple Part Time Spots

1. A/B Average on most recent report card/excellent

work ethic

2. Grade 10 teacher Recommendation

3. Grade 11 IB Application Form

4. Completion of Gr. 11 Pre-Calculus prior to entry into

gr. 11 at Mountain. ( Summer School)

5. Completion of Gr. 11 Social Studies prior to entry into

gr. 11 at Mountain. (Summer School) OR

IB Geography or IB History can be taken in lieu

of SS 11 in IB Diploma Program.


Programs: What makes the Diploma Program special?

A rigorous two year pre-university course that leads to examinations.

Designed for students aged 16 to 19 (Grades 11 – 12 at Mountain)

Rigorous and relevant curriculum

The diploma is well recognized by the world’s leading universities


IB Diploma Program Curriculum Framework

1. The Curriculum contains six subject

groups together with the Core.

2. Three subjects are studied at

higher level.

3. Three subjects are studied at

standard level.

4. All three parts of the core:

extended essay,

theory of knowledge

creativity, action, service

are compulsory and are central to the

philosophy of the Diploma Program.


MandatorytoChooseOne





Optionalto

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group3or4

AllareMandatory

ChooseOneorTwo

ChooseOne: ChooseOne: orAllareMandatory

Group1

EnglishA:LiteratureHL

EnglishA:LiteratureSL

EnglishA:LanguageandLiteratureSL

Group2

FrenchBSL

FrenchBHL

MandarinHL

MandarinSL

SchoolSupportedLanguageSL

Group3

HistoryofEuropeHL

HistoryofEuropeSL

GeographyHL

GeographySL

PsychologyHL

PsychologySL

EconomicsSL

EconomicsHL

Group4

BiologyHL

BiologySL

ChemistryHL

ChemistrySL

PhysicsSL

PhysicsHL

Group5

MathHL

MathSL

Group6

VisualArtsHL

VisualArtsSL

Core

TheoryofKnowledge

ExtendedEssayYorkson.


Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum

contain?

There are three core requirements

The Extended Essay

4,000 words

Offers the opportunity to investigate

a research question of individual

interest

Familiarises students with the

independent research and writing

skills expected at university



contain?

Creativity, Action

and Service (CAS)

Encourages students to be involved

in artistic pursuits, sports and

community service

Education outside the classroom

Development of the learner profile



contain?

Theory

Of

Knowledge

Interdisciplinary

Explores the nature of knowledge

across disciplines

Encouraging an appreciation of

other cultural perspectives


Sciences at University?

University Science Programs Require:

• Chemistry and Physics 11

• Pre-Calculus 12

• 2 Science 12’s (Bi. 12, Ch. 12, Ph. 12)

In IB a student can take a Max. of 2 Sciences

Sciences/Engineering: IB Ph. 11/12 SL + IB Ch. 11/12 SL or HL

Sciences: Most students want Bi. 11/12 + Ch. 11/12 SL or HL

THEN: Physics 11 must be taken online OR at Summer School


Programme: What is the Diploma Programme? The IB programme each contain four core elements

Diploma

Ages 16 - 19

Curriculum Student

assessment

Professional

development

School

evaluation

The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an

academically challenging and balanced

programme of education with final examinations

that prepares students, normally aged 16 – 19,

for success at university and life beyond


Services: What is special about IB assessment? IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent and differentiating of student ability.

Diploma Programme assessment includes both final

examinations and internal assessment undertaken by the

teacher to IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB.

All 4,000 examiners are ‘quality checked’ through a process of

moderation.

The IB undertakes random inspections of

schools during exams.

Results published on: July 5th for May Exams


IB Assessment

1. The diploma is graded over 45 points giving ample scope to

differentiate student ability

2. Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).

3. Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points.

4. The overall diploma pass rate is broadly

consistent year on year

5. Diploma Programme assessment – principles and

practice – available on www.ibo.org


UBC Grade Conversion Scale

The grade conversion scale that will be used to determine

admission based on official IB results is as follows:

IB Grade % Equivalent

7 96

6 90

5 86

4 76

3 70


University recognition: How well is the diploma recognized by

universities?

The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to

gain recognition for the IB diploma:

Direct online access for university admissions officers and government officials to syllabuses and recent examination papers

A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org

Recognition in over 100 countries

Recognition by over 2,000 universities

Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for IB students

Students applying to a particular university can access their grades

directly from the IB’s secure web site.


For further information visit

http://www.ibo.org.

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