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Welcome and Introductions
Bayview Secondary School Administration Mr. Alex Corry – IB Head of School /
Principal Mrs. Arlene Higgins Wright – IB Vice-
Principal
IB Coordinator Ms. Lara Joffe
The IB Global Community
Data Over 4,900 schools Schools offering the Diploma Programme
- 2,567 Total DP candidates – 121, 195 in 2013 In 146 countries around the world
Source:
http://www.ibo.org/facts/schoolstats
IBO History
Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation
Consisted of a common pre-university curriculum and common set of external examinations
Original IB schools were predominantly private; today, more than 50% are public
IB curriculum combines academic rigor and internationalism
Source: http://www.ibo.org/history/
What is the IB Diploma Programme?
A pre-university enriched course of study Has international standards and rigorous
assessment recognized by the world’s leading universities
Emphasizes critical, compassionate thinking, community involvement, and intercultural understanding
Has a ‘global’ vision Is for highly motivated students Some courses are eligible for transfer
credits with certain universities
What is so Different About the IB Programme?
Increased adaptability and mobility for students
IB curriculum and pedagogy Professional development and
expertise Enhanced post-secondary
opportunities Participation in active, creative,
service-oriented activities and reflection
IB Mission Statement and Learner Profile
IB MISSION STATEMENT
The 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 organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop 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.
IB LEARNER PROFILE
Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Risk-Takers Principled Caring Open-minded Well-balanced Reflective
IB at Bayview
Reflections on program from our students…
IB Diploma Programme Course of Study
DIPLOMA MODEL
Over the course of a two year programme: Six academic
subjects from six subject groups
Complete an Extended Essay
Follow a Theory of Knowledge course
Participate in Creativity, Action and Service
IB Curriculum
CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN 3 courses at HL + 3 courses at SL + 3 core requirements
Extended Essay Theory of
Knowledge Creativity, Action,
Service
IB TERMINOLOGY
HL (Higher Level) courses represent classes with a minimum 240 teaching hours
SL (Standard Level) courses represent classes with a minimum 150 teaching hours
Bayview’s Course of StudyGroup 1: EnglishGroup 2: FrenchGroup 3: History or Economics or
GeographyGroup 4: Chemistry or Biology or PhysicsGroup 5: Mathematics Group 6*: Theatre Arts or Visual Arts
*Group 6 can be substituted with: Chemistry or Biology or Physics or Geography *Student course selection will determine what courses will be offered
IB Core
Extended Essay 4,000 word investigation of a topic of special
interest outside of the regular curriculum Theory of Knowledge
Challenges students to question the basis of knowledge, to develop the ability to analyze evidence and to appreciate other cultural perspectives
Creativity, Action, Service Approximately 150 hours of sharing energy and
special talents with others in the community and being able to reflect on these experiences
Grade 9: Preparing for Diploma Years
English French Science Mathematics Physical Education Geography 2 Optional Courses:
▪ Visual Arts ▪ Drama ▪ Music
▪ Business ▪ Integrated Technology
▪ Transportation Technology
Grade 10: Preparing for Diploma Years
English French Science History Mathematics (2 credits) Civics and Careers 1 Optional Course
Grade 11: Anticipation Year
Semester One Semester TwoENGLISH – HL
Grade 11 UniversityART/SCIENCE/
INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – SL
Grade 11 Theatre or Visual Arts, or Chemistry, or Biology, or
Physics, or Geography
FRENCH SLGrade 11 University
FRENCH SLGrade 11 University
SCIENCE – HLGrade 11 Biology or Chemistry
INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – HL
Grade 11 History or Economics
MATHEMATICS SL Grade 12 Advanced Functions
MATHEMATICS SL Grade 12 Advanced Functions
FINAL EXAMINATIONS IN MATHEMATICS SL and FRENCH SL
Grade 12: Diploma Year
Semester One Semester TwoENGLISH – HL
Grade 12 UniversityENGLISH – HL
Grade 12 University
INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – HL
Grade 12 History or Economics
INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – HL
Grade 12 History or Economics
SCIENCE – HLGrade 12 Biology or Chemistry
SCIENCE – HLGrade 12 Biology or Chemistry
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGEGrade 12 Philosophy
ART/SCIENCE/INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY –
SLGrade 12 Theatre or Visual Arts,
or Chemistry, or Biology, or Physics, or Geography
REMAINING FINAL EXAMINATIONS IN MAY OF GRADUATING YEAR
Requirements for Bayview’s Application Process
Be a student currently in Grade 8 Live in York Region at time of
application Complete the online registration
process ONE teacher reference (current
teacher) Grade 7 final report card Admissions test – November 29,
2014
Application Process: Online
Opens: Monday, November 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Closes: Friday, November 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Choose to write the admissions test in the morning or the afternoon MORNING 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AFTERNOON 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Complete the online application for the test time of your choosing
Application Process: Online
Complete the on-line application $30 non-refundable fee (VISA or Mastercard) PRINT receipt showing test time; bring receipt to test
Teacher Reference Open the link for the teacher reference - the link is in
the “Description” section of the online application instructions
PRINT this form and take it to ONE of your CURRENT teachers to be completed.
Only ONE reference letter will be accepted. YRDSB teachers will submit the letter via Board
mail. Students at private schools should bring the letter to be submitted on the test day.
Reference Letter
Your reference letter MUST be in a signed, sealed envelope
YRDSB teachers will send the letter through board inter-office mail. Private school students will bring it on the test day.
TEACHER REFERENCE:
The teacher who writes the reference letter MUST:• place and seal the form in an envelope• write their signature across the seal of the
envelope
Registration:
Your registration process begins at:
www.yrdsb.ca
Opens:
November 3, 2014 10:00 a.m.
Closes:
November 21, 2014 10:00 a.m.
IB Information Evening/Registration
Too Early: Reminder to Return
Welcome to Connect 2 Learn
The Registration Screen
The user name is the parent’s email address
The registrant is the student
You may choose to add the student’s email in the alternate email field.
Use your Family Name to complete the “Company Name” field.
Test Day: November 29, 2014 BRING:
Grade 7 report card – collected while writing Receipt showing test-writing time If necessary the teacher reference letter –
collected while writing
On November 29, 2014 ARRIVE EARLY. Proceed to the gym to find out what room you
will write your admissions test in. Bayview prefects and staff will help direct you
Test Accommodations
If you cannot write the test on Saturday, November 29 due
to religious observance, please contact Lara Joffe
(905) 884-4453 ext.500 [email protected]
Results From Bayview’s Admissions Process
Results will be sent out by January 2015
Results will be sent twice to each candidate: first via email followed by post
About Bayview’s Admissions Test
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Session 1 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. OR Session 2 – 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
English, Math and French skills at the Grade 8 level Multiple-choice questions Sample questions are available online Bring pencils, erasers and a ruler No dictionary Scientific non-graphing calculator allowed No recording or listening devices
Sample Question
A number is multiplied by 5 and then 9 is subtracted from the result, giving 51. What is the original number?
(A) 210 (B) 8.4 (C) 65 (D) 12 (E) 15
Bayview’s IB Programme Fees $3,000 total
$1,500 per year (Anticipation and Diploma Years)
These fees cannot be used as tax deductions Fees are used to cover:
Affiliation Fees Registration Fees Resources and extra course materials External Examination Fees Incidentals as needed for program
Please keep in mind…
Transportation is not provided for YRDSB regional programmes
Students who leave and do not complete Bayview’s IB programme will return to their home school
To Recap:
Online application Opens: Monday, November 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Closes: Friday, November 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Access the online application through
www.yrdsb.ca
Admissions test at Bayview Secondary School Saturday, November 29, 2014 Bring: confirmation e-mail, reference letter and
final Grade 7 report card
For Questions About the Process
Bayview Secondary School 905-884-4453
Lara [email protected]
Ext. 500
Questions and Answers