mira loma high school - san juan

Mira Loma High SchoolInternational Baccalaureate

Diploma Program

Rochelle Jacks IB Diploma Coordinator

IB BiologyMYP Biology

rjacks@sanjuan.edu

Pathways

Agenda

IBO and Mira Loma High School

Ways to IB at ML Course selection and schedules

Benefits and components of the

DP Programme

Mission and Goals Why IB? Planning

International Baccalaureate Organization and Mira Loma High School

Mission and Goals

- IB Mission Statement Part 1

- IB Mission Statement Part 2

- IB Mission Statement Part 3

We want every student to be challenged, and no student to be overwhelmed.

We want IB to work for every student who chooses to challenge him or herself with IB classes and exam

We want the RIGHT pathway for every student

Mira Loma’s Goals

Benefits and components of the IB Diploma Programme

Click here for a summary of Global research findings on the Diploma ProgrammeClick here for a helpful list of Diploma Programme FAQ’s

Why IB?

The Value of an IB Education

Diploma ProgrammeCurriculum Model

Two year program for juniors and seniors

IB Learner Profile

CARING KNOWLEDGEABLE INQUIRERS OPEN-MINDED COMMUNICATORS

RISK TAKERS PRINCIPLED REFLECTIVE BALANCED

Click here for a detailed description of the IB Learner Profile

Approaches to Teaching&

Approaches to LearningWhat are the best ways of teaching

and learning?How do we learn best?

IB Diploma Core

CAS Creativity, Activity, Service

TOK Theory of Knowledge

EE Extended Essay

Students keep a reflective portfolio documenting 18 months of Creative, Active and Service experiences.

Click here for more info on CAS

Students take the Theory of Knowledge course their senior year where they delve into philosophical thought, critical thinking and ways of knowing.Click here for more ToK info

IB Diploma Core Components

CAS TOKA 4,000 word research essay completed during the Senior year on the topic of the student’s choice.

Click here for more info on the EE

EE

IB Diploma Courses

SL-Standard Level (usually one year, but can be 2)

HL- Higher Level (2 year courses, more depth and content)

Group 1: Language A● IB English: Literature HLGroup 2: Language B

● IB Chinese SL/HL● IB French SL/HL● IB Japanese SL/HL● IB Spanish SL/HL

Group 4: Sciences● IB Biology HL● IB Chemistry SL● IB Physics SL● IB Ecosystems and

Societies SL

Group 3: Individuals & Societies

● IB History HL● IB Economics SL● IB Anthropology SL

Group 5: Mathematics● IB Math Analysis and

Approaches SL/HL● IB Math Applications

and Interpretations SL

Group 6: The Arts or Additional Science / Indiv & Societies

● IB Visual Arts SL/HL● IB Theater SL/HL (offered based on enrollment)

or● IB Bio/Chem/Phys/Env● IB History/Econ/Anthro

Components of an IB Course

Internal Assessment (IA)A specific paper, lab report, oral assessment or piece of

writing you complete for the course. The guidelines are determined by IB and the work is sent to IB for

grading or moderation. It is also part of your final IB

score

External Assessment (Exams)

Seated final exams that are written by the IB and sent to IB for grading. Students

from all over the world take the same exams on

the same day. Determines your final IB Score in

combination with your IA

CourseworkAll the learning activities, tests, projects, etc. That

you do in your IB Classes. Every class has an IB

syllabus which determines the contents of the course.

SL classes have the standard content

HL have a little more.

Click here for some Diploma Programme FAQ’s

PathwaysWays to IB at ML

Click here for a description of the 9 Conditions of the IB DiplomaClick here to see 10 Reasons why IB will prepare you for University

Mira Loma IB Pathways

ML Associate Diploma★ 4 IB Courses★ 4 IB Exams★ CAS★ ToK Course

IB Diploma★ 6 IB Courses (3HL/3SL)★ 6 IB Exams★ CAS★ ToK Course★ Extended Essay (EE)

IB Certificate★ Up to 3 IB Courses★ At least 1 IB Exam

Mira Loma IB Pathways

ML Associate DiplomaMLA students love school but have sports, music or another activity they love

just as much.

IB DiplomaDiploma students are dedicated and highly

organized young people whose primary focus is

academics.

IB CertificateStudents with one or two

areas of academic passion that would like to challenge

themselves

Choosing a PathwayWhat does YOUR planner look like?If this is your ONLY planner, then THINK TWICE ABOUT the full IB Diploma.

IB Diploma Student’s Planner

If yours doesn’t look like this, then you will have some work to do – keeping track of things will not be easy.

vs.

ML Diploma Stats

2021

67IB Diploma

Seniors

258Students registered

for exams62ML Associate

Seniors

40-45%UC Campus

30-35%Private Colleges 10%

CSU Campuses

5%Community College

1-5%Elite Colleges

IB Diploma Transcript Requests

20-30%UC Campus

10-20%Private Colleges 25-35%

CSU Campuses

10-30%Community College

>1%Elite Colleges

ML Associate Diploma Transcript Requests

Student OutcomesOur IB students – IB certificate, ML Associate and Diploma – often end up in the same colleges – sometimes in the same majors.

When asked about IB later in life, the great benefit our alumni cite is being well-prepared for college.

Remember that the vast majority of ML students who start at community college finish at a UC campus they choose.

Course selection and schedules

Click here for the DP Course Planning SheetClick here for the IB Diploma Schedule Worksheet

Planning

Planning Steps

Choose your Pathway

IB DiplomaML AssociateIB Certificate

Pathway Focus Schedules Counseling

Decide what courses you are

interested in and your general area

of focus.

Look at popular schedules for your

focus. Complete your planning

sheet

Meet with your counselor to

determine final schedule

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Tips and RemindersHL Courses

HL classes are 2 yearsIB Diploma: 3HL’s req’d

Language BYou must have instructor permission to test SL your

junior year

Testing Jr. YearYou may only test in 2 SL subjects your Junior Year

PrerequisitesMany courses have

prerequisites - classes you have to pass before you can enroll in the course

Graduation RequirementsMake sure you have room

for required classes. Health, US Govt, etc.

History HL requires you test to meet graduation

requirements for Gov/Econ

Group 6Both Visual Art SL and HL

are two year courses. G6 may be fulfilled with an additional G3 or G4 course

(Ind & Soc or Science)

IB Full Diploma Math Focus SampleSchedule Checklist❏ No more than 2

SL courses Junior Year

❏ IB course for all 6 Subject Groups

❏ 3 HL and 3 SL❏ TOK Senior Year❏ Social Studies

Requirements?

Junior Year Senior Year

IB English IB English - HL Exam

IB Lang B IB Lang B - SL Exam

IB Economics - SL Exam TOK

IB Biology IB Biology - HL Exam

IB Math HL IB Math HL - HL Exam

IB Physics or IB Chem SL Exam Elective

IB Diploma Sample Testing Schedule 1

IB Diploma Sample Testing Schedule 2

IB Diploma Sample Testing Schedule 3

IB Diploma Sample Testing Schedule 6

Schedule Planning DocumentsSample schedules and Diploma Planning: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qDKJHKLhWTZ-WVAtD_hbsunN7S1PzVne/view?usp=sharing

IB Diploma Schedule/Registration Worksheet:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jADoO9cBXKn9xtM8ez8DIiysQHWhYjoG/view?usp=sharing

VideosWhat is an IB Education? https://player.vimeo.com/video/92725628

Infographics and DocumentsDiploma Programme FAQ’s: https://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-toolkit/brochures/parent-pack-faqs-about-the-dp.pdf

10 Reasons Why IB: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19D-4Oz3itnPnAz9N-Fu1F9Mf5iRfr2SL/view?usp=sharing

9 Conditions for the IB Diploma: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EBf_XpnX_m7byunVATjVafsi5gm5VAoW/view?usp=sharing

Resources