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Turner Fenton S.S. International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme

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What is an IB Education?

The IB Programme atTurner Fenton Secondary School

Middle Years Programme (MYP) Grades 9 and 10

• 8 Core Subjects

• Approaches to Learning

• Conceptual education

• Personal Project

MYP Course Options Grade 9Mandatory Options1. English2. French3. Math (Grade 9)4. Math (Grade 10)5. Science6. Geography

7. Phys. Ed.: Traditional (Girls or Boys)Personal Fitness(Girls or Boys)

8. Art: Visual ArtsDigital ArtsMusic

MYP Course Options Grade 10Mandatory Options1. English2. French3. Math (Grade 11)4. Science5. History6. Civics

7. Phys. Ed.: Personal Fitness(Girls or Boys)

8. Art: Visual ArtsDigital ArtsMusic

9. Business

10. Computer Science

MYP Personal Projects

Service as Action

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Diploma Programme (DP) Model• 6 Core Subjects

• Extended Essay

• ToK

• Approaches to Learning

• CAS

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• 3 Standard Level (SL) courses •2 semesters over 1 or 2 years•2 exams written in grade 11•1 exam written in grade 12

• 3 Higher Level (HL) courses•3 semesters over 2 years•3 exams written in grade 12

• TOK•1 semester course in grade 12

Courses Completed Over 2 Years

Diploma Program Course Options

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Group 1 Group 2 Group 3• English: Language

and Literature• French • Business

Management• Economics• History

Group 4 Group 5 Group 6• Biology• Chemistry• Physics

• Mathematics • Visual Arts

IB English

IB Biology

IB History

IB Art

Creativity, Service and Action (CAS)

Extended Essay

Theory of KnowledgeHow do I know?

• IB Assessment Criteria

• IB Exams and Internal Assessments

IB Assessment

Why IB?

Student Voices

Extracurriculars

Ideal IB Candidate Profile:

• Strong academics• Well rounded• Good time management skills• Initiative and a positive attitude toward learning

Programme Fees The IB Diploma Programme at Turner Fenton requires

fees for all four years of the program:

Grade 9 $250

Grade 10 $250

Grade 11 $1350

Grade 12 $1350

IB ProgrammeApplication Process for Sept. 2017

Application Criteria

• Currently a grade 8 student

• Live in our Catchment:

•North of the 401 and South of Bovaird Drive/Castlemore Road

01 January 2012

Parts of the Application

1. Basic Info2. Grade 7 Final Report Card and Grade 8 Progress

Report – these will be uploaded from Peel District School Board, or must be dropped off at the school

3. On-Line Written Response

The IB Learner ProfileInquirers • curiosity • independence in learning • love of learning

Knowledgeable • concepts, ideas and issues • in-depth understanding

Thinkers • apply skills critically • reasoned, ethical decisions

Communicators • two languages • confidence and collaboration

Principled • integrity, honesty, fairness, and justice

Open-minded • open to other’s perspectives, values and traditions

Caring • empathy, compassion and respect • service

Risk-takers • courage to explore new ideas, roles and strategies

Balanced • intellectual, physical and emotional balance

Reflective • thoughtful consideration about their own learning

Prompt for Written Response

“Referring to the IB Learner profile as stated on the IB website, www.ibo.org/benefits/learner-profile/, and focusing specifically on the aim to develop 'Caring' learners, answer the following question:

Give a real-life example of how compassion can make a positive change in someone's life. Maximum 2000 character count.”

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Caring Attribute from IB Learner Profile

“IB Learners Strive to be Caring: We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.”

Students that are not currently in a Peel District School Board Elementary

School must submit their reports to our office

Application Timelines

Application Opens: Nov. 6

Application Closes: Nov. 24

1st Round Offers: Feb. 5

Acceptance Deadline: Feb. 8

2nd Round Offers: Feb. 9

Selection Process

1. Applications are reviewed and scored based on:- Grade 7 Report Card and Grade 8 Progress Report- Written Response

2. Applicants who deemed good candidates will be entered into a lottery for a spot in the program

3. Those not selected in the lottery will be put onto a waiting list