Grade 10 Options Evening

Wednesday 27th January 2016

5.30-7pm

To examine Grade 11 & 12 Pathways available at ABA

To explain the Options Process

To discuss specific subjects with teachers (6-7 pm)

Aims

Options Booklet

Options form

Slide-show

ABA staff

University websites

Resources to Support Options process

ABA Student

Mr. Werlinich

TOK Coordinator

Mrs Knapton

High School Counselor

Mrs. Robb

Assistant Principal & IBDP Coordinator

Ms Meiliunas

CAS Coordinator Ms. Mulvaney

EE Coordinator

Mrs. Jack

University Guidance Counsellor

Mrs. Anderson

High School

Principal

Key People

Grade 11 and 12 Pathways at ABA

University entrance Entry policies vary around the world. Careful research must be conducted

•All 3 ABA Pathways can lead to higher education

•IB Diploma points to note

• IB Diploma is a requirement for direct university entry in many countries

• IB Diploma is preferred in some countries but not always required

• The IB Diploma is a highly desirable academic qualification in the United States and UK, but not required for admission.

Choosing the right pathway

Choose a pathway in which you will be successful.

Taking a course does not get a student into a university . Being successful in a course is what universities are looking for.

ABA US High School Diploma Requirements

(Grades 9-12)

Successful completion of CAS

English – 4 credits

Mathematics – 3 or 4 credits*

Science – 3 or 4 credits*

Individuals & Societies– 3 credits

Language Acquisition – 2 credits (in the same language)

Research Project – 1 credit (a 3 or better on the Personal Project meets this requirement)

Creative Arts – 1 credit

Physical Education – 1 credit

Electives – 6 credits

0.5 credits earned for attaining a Level 3 or higher on Semester Reports

Grade Point Average GPA shows how well the credits were earned e.g. 7’s or ’s

*students must complete 4 credits in either Mathematics or Science

25 Total credits must be earned in Grades 9-12 (30 available)

The IB Diploma Model

ABA courses in G11-12 all follow IB Syllabi

Students may enter for individual IB subjects

Students may study 6 subjects at Standard Level

CAS required

ToK and EE optional

IB Courses results are all recorded on one certificate

IB Courses & ABA US High School Diploma

IB Diploma Essentials

3 Standard Level Subjects

3 Higher Level Subjects

The IB Core

The IB Core

CAS

Extended Essay

Theory of Knowledge

6 subjects (3 HL & 3 SL)

Maximum 7 points attained in each subject

= 42 points

Plus 3 bonus points from TOK & EE

42+3 = 45

IB Diploma in Numbers

IBDP Bonus Points

TOK + EE = 3

CAS requirements have not been met.

Candidate’s total points are fewer than . An N has been given for theory of knowledge, extended essay or for a

contributing subject.

A grade E has been awarded for one or both of theory of knowledge and the extended essay.

There is a grade 1 awarded in a subject/level.

Grade 2 has been awarded three or more times (HL or SL).

Grade 3 or below has been awarded four or more times (HL or SL).

Candidate has gained fewer than 12 points on HL subjects (for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three highest grades count).

Candidate has gained fewer than 9 points on SL subjects (candidates who register for two SL subjects must gain at least 5 points at SL).

IB Diploma failing conditions May 2015 onwards

Course Selection

Follow the path that is right for you

Identify your natural strengths

Listen to your teachers

Clarify your options for university with your parents

Research current and specific university requirements

Be realistic about your passions & abilities

How to best choose courses? Students

Listen to teacher input about your child’s strengths and follow their advice & recommendations

Listen to the student

Be clear about where they can study in university

Be honest about financial limitations

Research with your child current and specific university requirements

Remember that this is their path and no one else’s

Allow and encourage them to follow their passions

How to best support your child in their choices?

Parents

Grade 10 Options 2016 (select one per column)

Group 1: Language & Literature

All Students must select one of:

English A: Literature (HL and SL)

English A: Language & Literature (HL and SL)

Additional handout

Group 2: Language Acquisition

All Students must select one of:

Arabic A: Language & Literature (HL and SL)*

Arabic B (HL and SL)

French B (HL and SL)

Spanish B (HL and SL)

OR with approval from the IB coordinator students opt to study a different language at their own expense.

Spanish ab initio is only available to students not currently studying a language at ABA

*Students with 2 Language A subjects qualify for a Bilingual IB Diploma

Group 3: Individuals & Societies

All Students must select one of:

Business Management (HL and SL)

Economics (HL and SL)

Geography (HL and SL)

History (HL and SL)

*Environmental Systems & Societies (SL only)

* Environmental Systems & Societies is an interdisciplinary subject. It can count as either a group 3 or a group 4 course, or as both.

Group 4: Sciences

All Students must select one of:

Biology (HL and SL)

Chemistry (HL and SL)

Physics (HL and SL)

*Environmental Systems & Societies (SL only)

*Computer Science (with a caveat)

* Environmental Systems & Societies is an interdisciplinary subject. It can count as either a group 3 or a group 4 course, or as both.

Group 5: Mathematics

All Students must select one of:

Mathematical Studies SL*

Mathematics SL*

Mathematics HL*

*determined by placement criteria

Group 6: The Arts OR another subject

All students must select one of:

The Arts

Visual Arts (HL and SL)

Theatre (HL and SL)

OR another subject

Computer Science (HL and SL)

An additional Science

An additional Individuals & Societies

An additional Language

2-4 lessons per week

Health-related aspects of physical fitness

Opportunities to acquire knowledge of and experience various personal fitness improvement methods.

Designed for students who wish to pursue more specific types of activities promoting a physically active and healthy lifestyle.

Participation based with a primary focus of continued activity.

Expectation to exercise vigorously and work to improve personal fitness whilst displaying leadership and initiative.

Life Fitness

Wednesday 10th February 8am

Complete the Online form

Submit the signed completed form to Mrs. Poonam Rishi (SG23)

Deadline

The ABA US High School Diploma alone or with the addition of IB Certificates or the IB Diploma all open doors to university – but be aware of individual university requirements !

It is important to choose a pathway in which you will be successful.

Taking a course does not get a student into a university

Being successful in a course is what universities are looking for

If in doubt – ask for advice from ABA staff

Summary

c. 5 minutes

N.B.

For subject questions see teachers in the next session

For specific questions relating to you or your child’s chosen programme of study please see the relevant staff member afterwards

Questions?

Grade 10 Options Evening

Wednesday 27th January 2016

5.30-7pm