Coral Gables Senior High School

Celebrating over 25 Years as an

IB WORLD SCHOOL

There are over 3,146 IB World Schools in 143 countries,

Throughout six continents!

IB 101

Diploma Program Curriculum

Language Arts

World Language

Experimental Sciences

Mathematics

Arts & Electives Extended

Essay

Theory of Knowledge

CAS Hours

Group 1

Group 2

Group 4

Group 3Group 5

Group 6

History

HIGHER LEVEL (HL) EXAMS• 3 HL exams- taken only senior year• Every senior takes Language Arts-

HL• IB courses offered over two years

HIGHER LEVEL (HL) EXAMS• 3 HL exams- taken only senior year• Every senior takes Language Arts-

HL• IB courses offered over two years

STANDARD LEVEL (SL) EXAMS• 3 SL exams - Up to two can be

taken junior year• Every senior takes Science- SL

STANDARD LEVEL (SL) EXAMS• 3 SL exams - Up to two can be

taken junior year• Every senior takes Science- SL

Six IB Exams

Diploma ProgramLanguage Arts

World Language

History

Science

Mathematics

Arts & Electives Extended

Essay

Theory of Knowledg

e

CAS

Group 1

Group 2

Group 4

Group 3Group 5

Group 6

AP vs. IBAdvanced Placement

International

Baccalaureate

&

Virtual School • NEW STATE MANDATE

• Must take 1 course through virtual school before graduation

• Honors and AP courses available

• Course can be taken in or out of school (including summer break)

FLVS.net

Group 1- Language Arts (HL)

(9th) Pre- IB English I

(10th) AP English Language

(11th) AP English Literature

(12th) IB English IV

IB Inquiry Skills

•Required 9th grade IB course

•Enhances vocabulary & critical thinking

•Students learn how to develop a thesis statement

•Students learn proper research methods

Group 2- World Language

Italian

FrenchSpanish

German

Chinese

Group 3- History (HL)

(9th) Pre-IB or AP World History

(10th) AP European History

(11th) AP American History

(12th) IB Contemporary History

HL

Group 3- History (SL)

(9th) Pre-IB or AP World History

(10th) AP European History

(11th) IB Contemporary History

(12th) Elective (History Recommended)HL

Group 4- Experimental Sciences

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Biology Track

(9th) Pre IB Biology I

(10th) Pre IB Chemistry I

(11th) AP Biology or H Biology II

(12th) IB Biology (SL)

Chemistry Track

(9th) Pre IB Biology I

(10th) Pre IB Chemistry I

(11th) H Chemistry II

(12th) IB Chemistry (SL)

Physics Track

(9th) Pre IB Chemistry I

(10th) Physics Honors

(11th) AP Physics B or C

(12th) IB Physics II (SL)

Group 5- Mathematics

Math Studies Integrated Math

(75% Pre-Cal, 25% Calculus)

SL Mathematics Calculus

(75% Calculus, 25% Statistics)

HL Mathematics Advanced Calculus & Statistics

Math Studies

(9th) Honors Geometry

(10th) Honors Algebra II

(11th) IB Analytical Geometry/DE: MAT 1033

(12th) IB Math Studies II (SL)

Integrated Math Track

SL Mathematics

(9th) Honors Geometry/ H Alg II

(10th) DE Pre Calculus

(11th) AP Calculus AB

(12th) IB Calculus (SL)

Calculus Track

HL Mathematics

(9th) Honors Geometry/ H Alg II

(10th) DE Pre Calculus

(11th) AP Calculus AB/AP Statistics

(12th) IB Calculus (SL)

Advanced Calculus & Statistics Track

Psychology Business Music Art

Theatre Film ComputerProgramming

ArtMusic

Group 6- IB Electives2nd Option

from: Individuals &

Socities or another Foriegn

Language

Additional Group 6 Electives

2nd Experimental Science

2nd World Language

9th Grade IB Counselor:

TERRI ALVARADO

terrialvarado@dadeschools.netLocated in Main Office Ext.2293

Program Standards

•Students must maintain a 2.75 unweighted GPA to remain in program

•Students cannot earn lower than a “C” on their report cards

•Must complete all program requirements

•Any form of malpractice (cheating, copying, plagiarism) will result in probation status (2nd offense will result in expulsion)

• 1st Quarter: Probationary Warning

• 2nd Quarter: Probationary Letter/Conference

• 3rd Quarter: Progress Monitoring/Letter

• 4th Quarter: Progress Monitoring/Letter

• End of Year: Exit to an Academy

PROBATION PROCEDURES

CGHS Academies

Websites

•Coral Gables IB Website:

coralgablesIB.wikispaces.com

•Community service forms available:

cghs.dadeschools.net

Coral Gables Senior High IB Alumni

Bright Futures

Scholarship Program

State Universities where Bright Futures Scholarship Can Be Used

PSATTest Date: October 17th, 2012

**Must bring form by 10/5 Room 608A**

CAPLiz Stack

estack@dadeschools.netExt. 2248

Class visits

College presentations

Scholarships/ Bright Futures

Facebook Page:

‘Coral Gables Senior High CAP Office’

CavsConnect.com

Financial Aid/ FAFSA

Responsibilities of the CAP office:

FRESHMAN YEAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST

• It is never too early to plan for your future.• Study hard and get excellent grades. Colleges admit you based on

your grades from 9th, 10th and 11th grade. • Build strong academic, language, mathematics and critical thinking

skills by taking challenging classes (Honors and Advanced Placement)

• FOCUS ON YOUR CORE ACADEMIC SUBJECTS• Strengthen your vocabulary by increasing your reading/sign up for

word of the day• Become involved in extra curricular activities/community.• Get to know ME and your guidance counselor.• Browse through college literature or surf the Web.• Check out what high school courses colleges require.• Athletes – know NCAA requirements if you want to play sports.• Keep an academic portfolio and extra curricular record.• Research career possibilities.• Begin saving money for college.

THE IMPORTANCE OF TEST SCORESMATRIX - SUS TOUR 2012

  FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FSU NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF

SATFall Midrange

M400-490R400-490W 400-490

M510-600R510-590W510-590

M480-570R470-560W460-550

M530-620R540--620 W530-610

M580-670R590-670 W580-660

M590-680R630-730 W610-710

M590-610 R570-660 W540-630

M620-720 R610-710 W610-710

M580-660 R570-650 W520-610

M600-650 R590-630 W580-620

M493R504W478

ACTFallMidrange

17 - 20 23 - 27 20 - 24 23 - 26 26 - 30 28 - 31 25 - 29 28 - 32 25 - 27 27 - 29 22.4

How can you improve your chances of success? Test Early Test Often

Consider taking the ACT

The Importance of GRADESDo you have what it takes?

Institutional MatrixSUS Admissions Tour as of September, 2011

  FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FSU NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF

Summer2011GPA

2.5To

2.99

3.11To

3.62

3.01To

3.58

3.20To

3.80

3.5To4.0

NoSummer

3.4To3.9

3.90To

4.30

3.22To3.8

3.5To

3.80

3.4

Fall 2011GPA

3.0To

3.49

3.35To

3.95

3.06To

3.72

3.50To

4.10

3.70To4.3

3.73To

4.33

3.5To4.2

4.1To4.5

3.51To

4.21

3.97To

4.27

3.4

How can you improve your chances of success?• State Universities will recalculate your grades based on the following 18 Academic credits:

4 English, 4 Math (Algebra & above), 3 Social Sciences, 3 Natural Sciences, 2 Foreign languages; plus additional courses in the above subject areas• Focus your study efforts on your core academic classes• Challenge yourself with Honors and AP classes• Seek grade forgiveness in those classes that you earn a “D” or “F” in.• Know your recalculated GPA by going to www.FACTS.org > “high school students” > “Check Bright Futures Scholarship Eligibility”

FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURESNEW Mandatory FAFSA completion

BF PROGRAM

Award

Flat Rate

Payout

GPA

Requirement

SAT/ACT

Requirements

Community

Service

FLORIDA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS

NEW

$100 per credit hr.

30 credit payout: $3,000.00

3.5 weighted BF GPA

15 core academic

classes

1280 SAT

28 ACT

NEW

100 hours of community service

FLORIDA MEDALLION SCHOLARS

NEW

$75 per credit hr.

30 credit payout: $2,250.00

3.0 weighted BF GPA

15 core academic classes

NEW

1020 SAT or

22 ACT.

NEW

75 hours of community service

FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOC. SCHOLARS

NEW

$75 per credit hr.

30 credit payout: $2,250.00

3.0 weighted BF GPA

3.5 weighted GPA in 3 vocational credits SAME

program

SAT 880

M 440 / CR 440

ACT

E 17 / R 18

M 19

PERT

R 104 / S 99

MATH 113

NEW

30 hours of community service

Coral Gables Senior High School

Celebrating over 25 Years as an

IB WORLD SCHOOL