GREEN BAY AREA PUBLIC

SCHOOLS

International Baccalaureat

eDiploma Programme

and certificate opportunities

WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE? Pre-university high school program with

consistent rigor and global awareness Accessible program for students in GBAPS

IB LEARNER PROFILE…Specific and unique IB experiences create

citizens who are

InquirersKnowledgeableThinkersCommunicatorsPrincipledOpen-MindedCaringRisk-TakersBalancedReflective

IB COURSES*1 YEAR COURSE **2 YEAR COURSE ***3 SEMESTER COURSE (SL) – STANDARD LEVEL=150 CONTACT HOURS (HL) – HIGH LEVEL=240 CONTACT HOURS

  

Group 1 English A1 (HL)**

Group 2 Spanish ab initio ** French B (SL & HL)** Spanish B (SL & HL)**

Group 3 Psychology (SL)*** History (HL)**

Group 4 Biology (HL)** Physics (SL)**

Group 5 Math Studies (SL)** Mathematics (SL & HL)**

Group 6 Visual Arts (SL & HL)** Music (SL)*

Core Theory of Knowledge** Creativity, Action and Service** Extended Essay**

SAMPLE STUDENT SCHEDULEGRADE 11 & 12

Period Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 41 IB English HL IB English HL IB English HL IB English HL2 IB History HL IB History HL IB History HL IB History HL3 Study Hall TOK TOK Study Hall4 IB Spanish SL IB Spanish SL IB Spanish SL IB Spanish SL5 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch6 IB Biology HL IB Biology HL IB Biology HL IB Biology HL7 IB Mathematics SL IB Mathematics SL IB Mathematics SL IB Mathematics SL8 Elective IB Psychology SL IB Psychology SL IB Psychology SL

WHAT DOES IB OFFER STUDENTS? Preferred (world-wide) college/university

admission and acceptance Cost effectiveness - College credit earned

with Diploma or certificate(s) – frequently Sophomore standing+ with IB DP

Preparation for post-secondary school rigor

Lifelong-learning curriculum Emphasis on understanding intercultural

perspectives

UW-MILWAUKEECourse and Level Score of 4 Score of 5 Score of 6 Score of 7English (HL) 3 credits English

Literature6 credits English Literature

6 credits English Literature

6 credits English Literature

French (HL) 3 credits French 303 6 credits French 327 & 328

6 credits French 327 & 328

6 credits French 327 & 328

French (SL) No credit awarded 3 credits French 303 3 credits French 303 3 credits French 303Spanish (HL) 3 credits Spanish

Elective6 credits Spanish 305 & 311

6 credits Spanish 305 & 311

6 credits Spanish 305 & 311

Spanish (SL) No credit awarded 3 credits Spanish Elective

3 credits Spanish Elective

3 credits Spanish Elective

History of the Americas (HL) 3 credits History Elective

6 credits History Elective

6 credits History Elective

6 credits History Elective

Psychology (SL) No credit awarded 3 credits Psychology Elective

3 credits Psychology Elective

3 credits Psychology Elective

Biology (HL) 3 credits Biology 102 6 credits Biology 150 & 152

6 credits Biology 150 & 152

6 credits Biology 150 & 152

Physics (SL) No credit awarded 3 creditsPhysics Elective

3 creditsPhysics Elective

3 creditsPhysics Elective

Mathematics (HL) 3 credits Mathematics 211

6 credits Mathematics 231 & 232

6 credits Mathematics 231 & 232

6 credits Mathematics 231 & 232

Mathematical Studies (SL) No credit awarded 3 credits Mathematics 105

3 credits Mathematics 105

3 credits Mathematics 105

Art/Visual (HL) 3 credits General Studio Art Elective

3 credits General Studio Art Elective

3 credits General Studio Art Elective

3 credits General Studio Art Elective

Music (SL) No credit awarded 3 credits Music Elective

3 credits Music Elective

3 credits Music Elective

Full Diploma Score of 28 or more 3 credits Letters & Science Elective

THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINMADISONIB HIGHER-LEVEL EXAM SCORE UW–MADISON CREDIT/COURSE EQUIVALENT

Class Score CreditsBiology 4 5 credits, zoology electivesEnglish A1 5 6 credits, English literature electives (elementary)History 4 6 credits, history electives (social studies, elementary)Mathematics 4 5 credits, Math 221Visual Arts 4 3 credits, general electives (elementary)Spanish or French 4 6 credits, language electives (advanced) or retroactive

If you would like credit information for an IB exam in a subject area not listed, please contact the Office of Admissions. Please note: 1) credit is awarded for higher-level exams only, 2) students who receive the full IB Diploma with a minimum score of 28 are eligible for 3 additional elective credits.

DETAILS ABOUT ENROLLMENT Class of 2013 – 1st graduating class with IB Diploma

Programme Candidates

Students choosing certificate course(s) can remain enrolled in their home school (similar to current process when students travel within district for course selection)

Those opting into the Diploma Programme must open enroll into Green Bay West High School for Junior and Senior year

Most students currently transfer in as Freshmen

Student athletes who transfer after sophomore year without a change in residence cannot participate in WIAA varsity athletics for one full calendar year