The Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)

&

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program

OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

7 PM

South Cafeteria

Tonight’s Tonight’s OverviewOverview

What is the International Baccalaureate (IB)?

The IB Model at WOSS

What is the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)?

Program Benefits

The White Oaks Advantage

Course offerings

Sample timetables

The ALP application procedure

Current ALP and IB student perspectives

White Oaks’ Mission StatementWhite Oaks’ Mission Statement

We are a community of diverse learners committed to

inspiring independent, compassionate, global citizens.

Our collaborative cultures will provide opportunities that

encourage critical thinking and nurture lifelong learning.

The IB Mission StatementThe IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the IB works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. 

The IB Learner ProfileThe IB Learner ProfileThe IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective

Last 2 years of high school Internationally recognized high school

diploma 139 countries, 2179 schools 748 in NA, 137 in Canada, 49 in ON External exams are evaluated by strict

IB standards.

What is the International What is the International Baccalaureate (IB)Baccalaureate (IB)Diploma Program?Diploma Program?

The White Oaks IB Program The White Oaks IB Program ModelModelStudies in Language and Literature

English Literature

English Language and Literature

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Language Aquisition

French B SL /HL

Spanish ab initio

Sciences

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Individuals & Societies

Economics

Geography

History

Business and Management

Studies

Mathematics

Math Studies

Math SL

Math HL

The Arts

Film

Music

Theatre Arts

Visual Art

Extended Essay (EE)

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Creativity, Action, Service

(CAS)

The Extended Essay (EE)

has a prescribed limit of 4,000 words

investigates a topic of individual interest

requires independent research & writing skills expected at university

The Core Requirements: EE

EE Examples What are the role and the significance of dance

in Pride and Prejudice and Emma? Which roles do women play in tango lyrics? How and why have explanations of the Cuban

missile crisis changed since 1962? The effect of banana peel on seed germination. What is the legacy of Archimedes’ calculations

of circular and parabolic areas in today’s methods of integration?

Is Jesus Christ Superstar a modern classical opera?

interdisciplinary

explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines

encourages an appreciation of other cultural perspectives

The Core Requirements: ToK

Examples of ToK Prescribed Titles 2014Ethical judgments limit the methods available in the production of knowledge in both the arts and the natural sciences. Discuss. “Knowledge is nothing more than the systematic organization of facts.” Discuss in relation to 2 areas of knowledge.

“When the only tool you have is a hammer, all problems begin to resemble nails” (Maslow). How does this apply to ways of knowing, as tools, in the pursuit of knowledge?

Encourages involvement in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work

Education outside of the classroom

Development of the learner profile

The Core Requirements: CAS

IB Assessments

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 are published on 5 July.

Outstanding university preparation Uniquely international perspective Emphasis on analytical & critical thinking Advanced standing in some first-year

university courses International recognition (over 2,000

universities worldwide) IB internal & external assessments

determine grades

Benefits of the IB Program

Students are encouraged to: ask challenging questions learn how to learn develop a sense of their own identity and

culture develop intercultural understanding and

communication become independent, self-motivated learners

Benefits of the IB Program

also earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.).

get a second look from university admissions officers: Go to wossweb.com to download list of

Canadian universities and diploma recognition

enjoy higher rates of university acceptance compared to their non-IB counterparts.

Successful IB Diploma Successful IB Diploma GraduatesGraduates

Have been accepted to a university of their choice.

Have been awarded university-level advance credit and standing based on their IB grades.

Have gone to NYU, Northwestern, Queen’s, McMaster (Health Sciences), McGill, U of T and Waterloo, to name just a few.

Previous WOSS IB GraduatesPrevious WOSS IB Graduates

De-semestered Grade 9 Math and English classes

Diverse and extensive co- & extra-curricular activities

Success in academic and extra-curricular activities

Committed teachers Diverse student population Proven Results

May 2013 IB Results: www.wossweb.com

The White Oaks’ Advantage

2 years of preparation Disciplined approach Challenging prescribed program Sound preparation for the IB Diploma

Program Clustered classes Student workshops

The Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)

1. English

2. Math

3. French

4. Science

5. Geography

6. Technology

7. Physical Education

8. Arts Elective (Music, Visual Arts, Drama)

9. 9th credit option: lunch-time music

Gr. 9 ALP courses

clustered

1. English

2. Math

3. French or Spanish

4. Science

5. History

6. Gr. 11 University Math*

7. Civics/Careers

8. Elective (e.g. Arts, Business, Technology)

Gr. 10 ALP courses

clustered

Download package from www.wossweb.com

Complete package and submit by December 6, 2013 @ 3PM.

Only completed packages will be accepted and considered.

The ALP Application Process

A COMPLETE package contains:1. Student information sheet2. Complete previous year’s report card3. November Progress Report / Report Card4. 2-page essay5. List of community involvement and/or extra-curricular

activities6. Course selection form

Indicate if in French Immersion Indicate if identified Gifted (IEP) Indicate if you have 1 year or less in formal French

learning.

The ALP Application Process

1. Are there tuition fees for the ALP?

NO.

FAQs

2. Are there tuition fees for the IB?

Yes-- $1,200 for Gr. 11

$1,200 for Gr. 12.

FAQs

3. How can my child learn more about White Oaks?

Participate in our annual Gr. 8 tour on January 8th 2012. (grade 8 parent's information night Jan 9th )

Students from feeder schools typically attend.

Students from non-feeder schools should provide the ALP/IB Co-ordinator with contact information tonight.

FAQs

4. I am not from a feeder school. Can I still apply and attend WOSS for the ALP? How?

YES. Complete & submit the application package

on time. If from outside of HDSB (public board), also

complete HDSB student registration form (download from wossweb.com).

FAQs

5. I’m in French Immersion (FI). Can I still pursue my FI certificate while completing the ALP and the IB?

YES. Depending on enrolment, we may be able to cluster students within FI who also wish to study in the ALP.

FAQs

6. I’m currently in Gr. 9. May I still apply for the ALP?

Yes. Complete the Gr. 10 ALP Application Package.

FAQs

7. I’m currently in Gr. 10. May I still apply for the IB?

Yes.

1) Complete the IBDP Application Package.

2) Contact IB Coordinator to ensure that required course prerequisites are met.

FAQs

8. May I attend my home school then transfer to White Oaks for the IBDP?

It is not advisable. Admission is on a case-by-case basis.

FAQs

FAQs9. What is the current enrolment in ALP & IBDP

at WOSS?

Gr. 9 ALP: 286

Gr. 10 ALP: 251

Gr. 11 IB Year 1: 121

Gr. 12 IB Year 2: 65

FAQs10. Is there a percentage cut-off for ALP

admission?

Whole child approach; generally 75% and above.

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Erin Davidson

ALP/IB Co-ordinator

davidsone@hdsb.ca

905.845.5200 ext.233

Contact Information

John StievaPrincipalstievaj@hdsb.ca905.845.5200

Michelle LemaireVice-Principallemairem@hdsb.ca905.845.5200

Stefan Jevtic (Graduated from IBDP)

Student Perspectives

Andrew Schneider (Gr. 12 IBDP)

Nicole Berios (Gr. 12 IBDP)

Questions?

Circulate to specific department areas

Contact: Erin Davidson davidsone@hdsb.ca

Thank you for coming tonight. Have a safe journey home.