Diploma Program Orientation 23 JULY 2014

Xavier School International !Baccalaureate Program

MR. BRIAN MARANA

Overview of the IB Diploma Program

The IBO is a non-profit educational foundation with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, with offices in Cardiff, Bethesda, and Singapore.

IBO started in Europe

What is the IBO?• Started in 1968, Geneva, Switzerland, to provide a

rigorous, consistent high school curriculum for the children of members of the international diplomatic and business communities

• The IB is now 46 years old.

• Over the years, it was able to design three programmes namely, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme(DP)

• 3 IB world schools are local private schools

• XAVIER SCHOOL remains a JESUIT school with a distinctive Filipino-Chinese character.

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IB World Schools (Philippines) 13 IB world schools

XS IBDP

Men fully alive endowed with a passion

for justice and the skills for development.

Internationally-minded people who, recognizing their

common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and

more peaceful world.

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on: X

S & IB

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IBDP LP

XS 6 Cs

Expanded 6 Cs

Inquirer Thinker Competence

Critical Reflectors Creative Action +

Eloquent Communicator

Balanced Risk-taker Character Discipline + Magis

Reflective Principled Conscience Contemplation-in-Action

Communicator Community Collaborative Leadership

Knowledgeable Open-minded Culture Compassionate Service

Caring Compassion Global Citizenship

Who is the IB Learner?

What is the IB Diploma Programme?• A two-year, pre-university curriculum, that features

holistic learning, depth of learning, and student choice and initiative

• Students choose one course from 2-3 choices in each of six subject areas. They remain in those subjects for two years.

• The subjects are externally assessed, meaning students take an exam administered by the IBO at the end of the two years. The results of these exams can be sent to universities for college credit.

Research shows that:

• IB students outperform their peers on states assessments.

• IB Diploma students have higher acceptance rates to colleges.

• IB Diploma students perform better in post-secondary education than their peers.

• IB standards are aligned with best practices in education and support effective teaching practices.

• IB has a positive impact on the culture of a school.

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COURSE OFFERINGS

Concurrency of learning over 2 years • Depth (3 Higher Level subjects; 240

hours of learning each) • Breadth (3 Standard Level subjects,

150 hours of learning each) • Allows students to focus on their

strengths

Rigorous continuous criterion referenced over 2 years: Internal Assessment & External Assessment

XS IB Subjects

Academic Strength of IB curriculumCompetency will have been achieved in:

1. a first language

2. a second language

3. social sciences/humanities

4. natural sciences/physical sciences

5. mathematics

6. the arts (theatre, visual arts, music)

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Literature or Language

and Literature

Mathematics, Math Studies

Chemistry, Biology, Physics,

Sports Science

Mandarin B or Filipino

Literature

Visual Arts, Music,

Computer Science, or Elective

Business & Management, History,

Psychology, Economics

Course Offerings

Sample 1 “Architect”

Three SL

English Language and

Literature

Group

1

Business & Management

Group

3

Mandarin BGroup

2

Three HL

Visual ArtsGroup

6

PhysicsGroup

4

MathematicsGroup

5

Sample 2 “Lawyer”

Three SL

ChemistryGroup

4

Math StudiesGroup

5

MusicGroup

6

Three HL

English Literature

Group

1

Filipino Literature

Group

2

HistoryGroup

3

Sample 3 “Pre-Med”

Three SL

English Language and

Literature

Group

1

Mandarin BGroup

2

PsychologyGroup

3

Three HL

MathematicsGroup

5

BiologyGroup

4

Sports ScienceGroup

6

Notes on Course Selection• Courses should be catered to student

interests, abilities, and future plans -- in that order

• Courses generally will not limit / determine what students can take in college

• Cannot give 1st preferences to everyone

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XS IB CORE REQUIREMENTS

Theory of Knowledge is an interdisciplinary requirement intended to stimulate critical reflection on the knowledge and experience gained inside and outside the classroom. TOK

Creative, Action & Service - aims to instill in students an ethical mind by connecting intellectual learning to experiential learning. CAS

The Extended Essay is a 4,000 word research paper that acquaints students with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities. EE

XS IB CORE

IBDP CORE:Creating “a better and more peaceful world”...

...the development of ethical beings...

...if you believe in something, you must not just think or talk or write, but must act. - Peterson (2003)

CREATIVITY ACTION SERVICE

Arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking.

Physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the Diploma Programme.

An unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student. The rights, dignity and autonomy of all those involved are respected.

3 Strands of CAS

Creative, Action, Service (CAS)

Filipino / Chinese & CLEXS Required Subjects

❖ These subjects emphasize our identity as a Chinese-Filipino, Catholic school

❖ Students enrolled in IB Chinese take one semester of XS Filipino every year; students enrolled in IB Filipino take one semester of XS Chinese every year

❖ All IB students take one semester of CLE each year ❖ Courses are specially designed for IB students

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Requirements for Diploma and Honors

Score Rating

7 Excellent

6 Very Good

5 Good

4 Satisfactory

3 Mediocre

2 Poor

1 Very Poor

N No grade

A candidate’s examination performance for individual subjects is graded according to the following scale:

IB Grading

Other Information

Minimum Passing Score 24

Maximum Score 45

Why: 6 subjects x 7 points 42 + 3

Maximum Bonus Points (Combined TOK & EE) 3

IB grades are released by IBO two (2) months after the external exams.

DIPLOMA conditionsDiploma Results A. At least 12 points in HL subjects and

9 points in SL Subjects

B. No more than two “2s” or three “3s”

B. A grade of at least a “D” in TOK or EE.

C. Not proven guilty of any academic dishonesty/malpractice.

D. An approved CAS program has been completed.

E. All standard XS requirements for graduation (immersion, clearance) apply to IB students for XS diploma

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Annual Awards

Performance (based on the 2nd semester)

Conduct & Effort (Including Homeroom) Others TOK/EE

Academic Excellence

At least sum of 38 No grade lower than 5 (including Fil / CLE)

At least a V

No disciplinary status

Complete TOK / EE / CAS

At least a

BFirst

HonorsAt least sum of 33

No grade lower than 5 (including Fil / CLE)

At least a V

No disciplinary status

Complete TOK / EE / CAS

At least a

CSecond Honors

At least sum of 30 No grade lower than 4 (including Fil / CLE)

At least a V

No disciplinary status

Complete TOK / EE / CAS

At least a

C

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Support and Special Features

Reports and Presentations

What are CLASSES like in IB? Student centered strategies:

Socratic Circles Group work/discussions

One2One program (Technology-based)

Research & Experiments

Oral Commentaries & Reflections

How does LEARNING happen? Student centered strategies:

Field Trips

Outreach ActivitiesExtracurriculars

Special Lectures IB XCE

Support

Special web services: ❖ Managebac: for scheduling

assessments and tracking progress on EE, CAS, and other assignments

❖ Turnitin: to help students check for plagiarism

❖ GoChinese: Online learning portal for students learning Mandarin

❖ IB Office is in place to provide logistical needs for students

❖ IB Guidance Counselor is appointed to take care of IB students and facilitate study abroad process for those interested

❖ Students maintain advisers and mentors for two years

❖ Smaller class size on average (roughly 23 students per class)

Support

Special web services: ❖ Managebac: for scheduling

assessments and tracking progress on EE, CAS, and other assignments

❖ Turnitin: to help students check for plagiarism

❖ GoChinese: Online learning portal for students learning Mandarin

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APPLYING TO THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

You should apply to IB if you...

❖ are self-motivated and enjoy learning, whether or not you intend to study abroad for university

❖ want to give yourself added academic and intellectual challenges

❖ can practice self-discipline, balance, and sacrifice in order to achieve goals

❖ intend to accomplish the entire diploma, not because of parental demand but of your own choice

3. Habits associated with independent and self-initiated intellectual growth

4. Involvement in extracurricular activities (in and out of school)

5. Students’ habits of mind — specifically, evidence of their potential and/or readiness for the IB program.

The admissions committee will look into the following indicators:

1. Proficiency in academic subjects in H1 and H2

2. Effective oral and written communication skills

Application Requirements:

Two sealed teacher recommendation forms4O.R. of Application Fee of

P10,000 (non-refundable)3

IB Application Form1 Parent Questionnaire2

IBDP Application time lineAUGUST

Deadline for Submission of Application Requirements; Verification by Faculty and Staff

SEPTEMBER Interview with students

OCTOBERRelease of Application results, Collection of Commitment Bond (non-refundable), Pre-enrollment for subjects

2015 Release of course selection

MAY 2015 Regular Enrollment

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XS-IBDP Fees and Admissions

Additional Fees*Year 1 Year 2 Total

Tuition (IB Student Fees)

P75,000 P75,000

Books and Supplies (Purchase/Rental of books & GDC,

Subscription, Handouts)P25,000 P25,000

Novels for Language A classes P10,000 P10,000

Total addition P110,000 P110,000 P220,000

Starting Today Secure Application Packets online

August 18* Student Q&A Session

August 27 Submit accomplished forms

http://xsibdp.wordpress.com XS IBDP Office, 4th Floor HS BLDG

Dates & Venues

MR. BRIAN MARANA

Frequently Asked Questions

XS IBDP FAQs❖ Do I need to have the IB Diploma if I

want to study abroad? ❖ What’s the advantage of joining IB if I

don’t want to study abroad? ❖ What about my social life? What

will I have to give up to be successful in IB?

❖ What happens if I fail at the end of H3? What happens if I don’t get the IB Diploma?

Concern Response

Grades1- 7 instead of A+ to F Report cards released every semester

Awards Semester Awards Annual Awards

Diploma Xavier Diploma & IB Diploma

Graduation Together with batchmates

More XS IBDP FAQs

Concern Response

PE, ECA Together with batchmates, not graded

X-ELECT Not required

Days With The Lord Together with classmates

Local College Applications

Processed together with batchmates

More XS IBDP FAQs

Visit www.ibo.org

Read General Regulations: Diploma Programme (for students and their legal guardians)

Contact XS IBDP office (Loc. 245)

For more information:

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