The Full IB Diploma: Program of study for students in grades 11 and 12• a journey of self exploration and reflection......• a course of study for motivated students who are determined to do their

best work…..• for students who are willing to be organized to complete their school work

while leading a full , balanced life………• for students who have a strong commitment to learning in and beyond the

classroom….• Full IB students are 21% more likely to be admitted into selective and

highly selective universities*• *Based on a 2011 DP destination survey

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DOES NOT SCREEN STUDENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM-

STUDENTS SELF-SELECT BY INDICATING INTENT ON THEIR GRADE 11 REGISTRATION FORM.

Program Model

Subject Groups of StudyGroup 1: Language and Literature (English,

French TBD)Group 2: Language Acquisition (World

languages/classical languages)Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Social

Studies)Group 4: SciencesGroup 5: MathematicsGroup 6: ArtsCORE: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity,

Action and Service (CAS), Extended Essay

IB Courses at CentralGroup 1: English 11 IB, English 12 IBGroup 2: IB Levels 4 and higher: Chinese, French, German,

Latin, Russian, SpanishGroup 3: Economics Systems IB, Economics 2 IB, History of

Americas IB, 20th Century Topics IB, Political philosophy IBGroup 4: Biology SL/HL IB, Chemistry SL/HL IB, Physics

SL/HL IBGroup 5: Advanced Topics HL IB, Calculus SL IB, Math

Studies SL IBArts: Dance IB SL/HL, Music IB SL/HL, Visual Arts IB SL/HLSL: Standard Level (Exam available after 1 year of study)HL: Higher Level (Exam requires 2 year s of study)

Full IB Candidacy Requirement 1Students select and take six IB exams over the course

of grade 11 and 12 to count towards their Diploma- Exams are offered in May ( any number of exams may be taken but would need to be registered as ‘Additional’)

One of the following combinations is needed for the selected six:

4 HL Exams+ 2 SL Exams OR3 HL Exams+ 3 SL Exams1 exam from each of Groups 1-6 OR 1 exam from each of groups 1-5, with the sixth exam

being a second exam from groups 1-5)

IB Exam restrictionsIB Exams are available ONLY to grade 11 and 12

studentsFull IB Diploma Juniors may have ONLY up to

two SL exams count towards their Diploma (any number of exams may be taken as “Additional Exams”, students must indicate this during registration)

Juniors typically may sign up for SL exams onlyStudents must be enrolled in an IB class to test

(Exceptions: UMTYMP students, school supported self taught language students)

Full IB Candidacy Requirement 2Take the Theory of Knowledge (TOK)class

during second semester of the junior year and continue taking the class first semester of the senior year

Full IB candidacy requirement 3Complete an Extended essay: The extended

essay is an independent research paper, not to exceed 4000 words ,that students write on a topic of their choice between junior and senior years

Students select a faculty member as their adviser for the extended essay who will support the process

Full IB candidacy Requirement 4Fulfill CAS Requirements:CAS is an acronym for Creativity, Action and Service Students must involve themselves in Creative projects, involve

themselves in physical Activities beyond their comfort zone and involve themselves in community Service activities.

About a total of 150 hours with a reasonable balance between the three is expected.

Students may start during the summer of their sophomore year and continue accumulating hours till almost the end of their senior year

Students complete CAS reflections through an online platformThe school has a designated CAS coordinator to support this

requirement

IB Advisory supportAt the end of the Grade 10 year when students

register for classes for their junior year, students will be asked to indicate their intent to pursue the Full IB diploma on the registration form

Students will be expected to have requested the TOK class as well

Such students will be placed in the Junior IB advisory and will continue in the senior IB advisory as a cohort

At the end of the junior year students will be expected to make a commitment to continue with the program

Other Graduation requirementsPhysicalEducation: Half a yearTechnology: Half a yearArt: Year longFull IB students will be supported to meet all the

required graduation credits through independent study IF needed.