Xavier School International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Info Session 2013

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Diploma ProgramOrientation . August 6, 2013

Xavier School International

Baccalaureate Program


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Students:Heavenly Father, we thank You for theopportunities that You allow us to enjoy.

On our hands You have placed choices forour future, and in us You have given thepower to be better learners that we mayachieve more and be more.

We thank You for our parents who areever with us in our endeavors. Give themthe strength of mind and body, thepatience and loving spirit as they guide usthrough life.

Lord, our parents love for us is immenseand unwavering. Allow us to give themback even a humble portion of this love,by making of ourselves persons they will

be proud of.

OpeningPrayer


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Parents:Almighty and loving Father, grant us thewisdom to know how best to assist ourchildren.

Let us be able to inspire them to be everfocused and determined in their work; toencourage them when work becomesdemanding; and to laud them in their littlest

of accomplishments.

Let us know, O Lord, when to guide ourchildren by the hand and when to let go;when to insist our way and when to trust in

their own abilities and discernment; when togive our all, and when it is best to hold back.

Let us ourselves be lifelong learners as weshare in the work of Your Son, the Divine

Teacher.

OpeningPrayer


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And may our work,and the work of our

children, be a worthyoffering to You, whoare the source of all

good things. Amen.

OpeningPrayer


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MR. BRIAN MARANA

Overview of the IB Diploma Program


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The IBO is a non-profiteducational foundation withits headquarters in Geneva,Switzerland, with offices in

Cardiff, Bethesda, andSingapore.

IBO started in Europe


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

rigorous, consistent high school curriculum for thechildren of members of the international diplomatic and

business communities

The IB is now 45 years old.

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


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3 IB world schools are local private schools XAVIER SCHOOL remains a JESUIT school

with a distinctive Filipino-Chinese

character.

IB World Schools (Philippines)

13 IB world schools


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Vision:XS

&I

B


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Image from www.ibo.org

IBDP

LP

XS

6 Cs

Expanded

6 Cs

InquirerThinker

CompetenceCritical ReflectorsCreative Action +

Eloquent Communicator

Balanced

Risk-takerCharacter Discipline + Magis

ReflectivePrincipled

Conscience Contemplation-in-Action

Communicator CommunityCollaborativeLeadership

KnowledgeableOpen-minded

Culture Compassionate Service

Caring Compassion Global Citizenship

Who is the IB Learner?
http://www.ibo.org/http://www.ibo.org/


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What is the IB Diploma Programme? Atwo-year, pre-university curriculum, that features

holistic learning, depth of learning, and student choiceand initiative

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

years.

The subjects are externally assessed, meaningstudents take an exam administered by the IBO at theend of the two years. The results of these exams can besent to universities for college credit.


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Research shows that:

IB students outperform their peerson states assessments.

IB Diploma students have higheracceptance rates to colleges.

IB Diploma students perform betterin post-secondary education thantheir peers.

IB standards are aligned with best

practices in education and supporteffective teaching practices.

IB has a positive impact on theculture of a school.


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http://www.ibo.org/http://www.ibo.org/


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MR. KENNETH GAN

COURSE OFFERINGS


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Concurrency of learning over 2 years

Depth (3 Higher Level subjects; 240hours of learning each)

Breadth (3 Standard Level subjects,

150 hours of learning each) Allows students to focus on theirstrengths

Rigorous continuous criterion referencedover 2 years: Internal Assessment &External Assessment

XS IB Subjects


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Academic Strength of IB curriculum

Competency will have been achieved in:

1. a first language

2. a second language3. social sciences/humanities

4. natural sciences/physical sciences

5. mathematics6. the arts (theatre, visual arts, music)

C O


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Course Offerings


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Sample 1 Architect


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Sample 1 Lawyer


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Sample 1 Engineer


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Notes on Course Selection

Courses should be catered to studentinterests, abilities, and future plans --in that order

Courses generally will not limit /determine what students can take incollege

Cannot give 1st preferences toeveryone


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MR. EJ LEGASPI

XS IB CORE REQUIREMENTS


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TOKCAS

EE

XS IB CORE

IBDP CORE Creative Action Service (CAS)


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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 experiencesthat involve creativethinking.

Physical exertioncontributing to a healthylifestyle, complementingacademic work elsewherein the Diploma Programme.

An unpaid and voluntaryexchange that has alearning benefit for thestudent. The rights, dignityand autonomy of all thoseinvolved are respected.

3 Strands of CAS

Creative, Action, Service (CAS)


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Filipino / Chinese & CLE

XS Required Subjects

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

Students enrolled in IB Chinese take one semester ofXS Filipino every year; students enrolled in IB Filipinotake 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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MR. EJ LEGASPI

Requirements for Diploma and Honors

IB G di


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Score Rating

7 Excellent

6 Very Good

5 Good

4 Satisfactory

3 Mediocre

2 Poor

1 Very Poor

N No grade

A candidates examination performance for individual subjects isgraded according to the following scale:

IB Grading

Other Inform tion

Minimum PassingScore

24

Maximum Score 45

Why: 6 subjects x7 points 42 + 3

Maximum Bonus Points(Combined TOK & EE)

3


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


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DIPLOMA conditionsDiploma ResultsA. At least 12 points in HL subjects and

9 points in SL SubjectsB. A grade of at least aDin TOK or

EE. However, if a student receives anE in either EE or TOK, his overall

points must be at least 28.C. Not proven guilty of any academic

dishonesty/malpractice.

D. An approved CAS program has been

completed.

E. All standard XS requirements forgraduation (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 than5 (including Fil / CLE)

At least a

V

No disciplinarystatus

Complete TOK /EE / CAS

At least a

BFirst

Honors

At least sum of 33No grade lower than

5 (including Fil / CLE)

At least aV



At least a

CSecondHonors

At least sum of 30No grade lower than

4 (including Fil / CLE)

At least aV



At least a

C


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MR. PALAN REYES

Support and Special Features


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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


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How does LEARNING happen?Student centered

strategies:

Field Trips

Outreach ActivitiesExtracurriculars

Special Lectures IB XCE


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Support

IB Office is in place to providelogistical needs for students

IB Guidance Counselor is appointedto take care of IB students andfacilitate study abroad process forthose interested

Students maintain advisers andmentors for two years

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


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Support

Special web services:

Managebac: for schedulingassessments and tracking progress onEE, CAS, and other assignments

Turnitin: to help students check for

plagiarism GoChinese: Online learning portal

for students learning Mandarin


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Support


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Support

Special web services:

Managebac: for schedulingassessments and tracking progress onEE, CAS, and other assignments

Turnitin: to help students check for

plagiarism GoChinese: Online learning portal

for students learning Mandarin


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MR. BRIAN MARANA

APPLYING TO THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME


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You should apply to IB if you...

are self-motivated and enjoylearning, whether or not you intendto study abroad for university

want to give yourself added academicand intellectual challenges

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

achieve goals intend to accomplish the entire

diploma, not because of parentaldemand but ofyour own choice


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You should apply to IB if you...


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3. Habits associated with independentand self-initiated intellectual growth

4. Involvement in extracurricularactivities (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 lookinto the following indicators:

1. Proficiency in academic subjects inH1 and H2

2. Effective oral and written

communication skills


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3. Habits associated with independentand self-initiated intellectual growth

4. Involvement in extracurricularactivities (in and out of school)

5. Students habits of mind specifically, evidence of their potential

and/or readiness for the IB program.


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Application Requirements:

Two sealed teacherrecommendation forms4

O.R. of Application Fee ofP10,000 (non-refundable)3

IB Application Form1 Parent Questionnaire2


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IBDP Application time line

AUGUST Deadline for Submission of ApplicationRequirements; Verification by Faculty and Staff

SEPTEMBER Interview with students

OCTOBER

Release of Application results, Collection ofCommitment Bond (non-refundable), Pre-enrollment for subjects

2014 Release of course selection

MAY, 2014 Regular Enrollment


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Dates & Venues


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MR. BRIAN MARANA

Frequently Asked Questions


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Concern Response

Grades1- 7 instead of A+ to FReport cards released every

semester

AwardsSemester AwardsAnnual Awards

Diploma Xavier Diploma & IB Diploma

Graduation Together with batchmates

More XS IBDP FAQs

More XS IBDP FAQs


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Concern Response

PE, ECA Together with batchmates

X-ELECT Not required

Days With

The Lord

Together with classmates

Local CollegeApplications

Processed together withbatchmates

More XS IBDP FAQs


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XS IBDP FAQs

Do I need to have the IB Diploma if Iwant to study abroad?

Whats the advantage of joining IB if I

dont want to study abroad? What about my social life? What

will I have to give up to be successfulin IB?

What happens if I fail at the end ofH3? What happens if I dont getthe IB Diploma?


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XS IBDP FAQs


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XS IBDP FAQs



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XS IBDP FAQs



dont want to study abroad?


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XS IBDP FAQs






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XS IBDP FAQs





What happens if I fail at the end ofH3? What happens if I dont getthe IB Diploma?


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