Coral Gables Senior High School
2010-2011 Subject Selection
Diploma Program Curriculum
Language Arts
Foreign Language
Individuals & Societies
Experimental Sciences
Mathematics
Arts & Electives Extended
Essay
Theory of Knowledge
CAS Hours
Group 1
Group 2
Group 4
Group 3Group 5
Group 6
Diploma ProgramLanguage Arts
= 7
Foreign Language
= 7
History = 7
Science = 7
Mathematics = 7
Arts & Electives =
7BONUS = 3
CASTheory of
KnowledgeExtended
Essay
Group 1
Group 2
Group 4
Group 3Group 5
Group 6
6 subjects x 7 pts. = 42
TOK, CAS & EE = 3 bonus
Total possible points = 45
Minimum for diploma = 24
HIGHER LEVEL (HL) EXAMS• 3 HL exams- taken senior year• Every senior takes Language Arts-
HL
HIGHER LEVEL (HL) EXAMS• 3 HL exams- taken senior year• Every senior takes Language Arts-
HL
STANDARD LEVEL (SL) EXAMS• 3 SL exams- two can be taken
junior year
STANDARD LEVEL (SL) EXAMS• 3 SL exams- two can be taken
junior year
Six IB Exams
AP vs. IBAdvanced Placement
International
Baccalaureate
&
Group 1- Language Arts
(9th) Pre- IB English I
(10th) AP English Language
(11th) AP English Literature
(12th) IB English IV
Group 2- Foreign 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
HL
Group 4- Experimental Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Biology Track
(9th) Pre IB Biology I
(10th) Pre IB Chemistry I/ H Physics
(11th) AP Biology or DE Biology
(12th) IB Biology II (SL)
NEW
Chemistry Track
(9th) Pre IB Biology I
(10th) Pre IB Chemistry I
(11th) AP Chemistry
(12th) IB Chemistry II (SL)
Physics Track
(9th) Pre IB Chemistry I
(10th) Physics Honors
(11th) AP Physics
(12th) IB Physics II (SL)
Group 5- Mathematics
Math Studies Integrated Math
(75% Pre-Cal, 25% Calculus)
IB Calculus Calculus
(75% Calculus, 25% Statistics)
HL Mathematics Advanced Calculus & Statistics
Math Studies
(9th) Honors Geometry
(10th) Honors Algebra II
(11th) Pre IB Math Studies I
(12th) IB Math Studies II (SL)
Integrated Math Track
IB Calculus
(9th) Honors Geometry/ H Algebra II
(10th) DE Pre Calculus
(11th) AP Calculus AB
(12th) IB Calculus (SL)
Calculus Track
HL Mathematics
(9th) H Geometry / H Algebra II
(10th) Pre- Calculus
(11th) AP Calculus BC / AP Statistics
(12th) HL Mathematics
Advanced Calculus & Statistics Track
Psychology Business Music Art
2nd Foreign Language Computer Science
2nd Experimental Science
ArtMusic
Group 6- IB Electives2nd Option
from: Individuals &
Socities or another Foriegn
Language
Group 6- Arts & Electives
Theatre Film
IB Elective Options for 2011
NEW
Psychology
(11th) IB Psychology I (SL)
(12th) IB Psychology II (HL)
Business
(10th) Legal Aspects of Business
(11th) Accounting 1
(12th) IB Business Management
(SL/HL)
Computer Science
(9th) Computer Programming (HTML/JAVA)
(10th) Computer Programming (C++/JAVA)
(11th) AP Computer AB
(12th) IB Computer Science (SL or HL)
Music
(9th) Band IPre IB Music I
(10th) Marching/Concert Band IIPre IB Music II
(11th) Marching/Concert Band IIIIB Music III
& AP Music Theory
(12th) Marching/Concert Band IVIB Music IV
MusicInstrumental Track
Music
(9th) Vocal Ensemble IPre IB Music I
(10th) Vocal Ensemble IIPre IB Music II
(11th) Vocal Ensemble IIIIB Music III
& AP Music Theory
(12th) Symphonic Band IVIB Music IV
MusicVocal Track
Art
(9th) Pre IB Art I
(10th) AP Art History
(11th) IB Visual Research Art I
(12th) IB Visual Research Art II (SL)
Research TrackArt
Art
(9th) Pre IB Art I
(10th) AP Art History
(11th) IB Art Studio I
(12th) IB Art Studio II (HL)
Studio TrackArt
Theatre
(11th) IB Theatre I
(12th) IB Theatre II (HL/SL)
Film & Video Production
(11th) Film & Video Production I*
(12th) IB Film/Video Production II (HL/SL)
*2 Week Summer Workshop Recommended
Dual Enrollment • DE= Dual Enrollment
• Courses marked on subject selection sheet are FIU DE offered at CGHS
• Students may take any # of courses at either school outside of school hours
1. CGHS IB Summer Classes:
•Honors Algebra II
•Pre-Calculus
•Physics
Dates: April 24th – 1st week of August
Summer Advancement
2. Dual Enrollment:
•Can be at FIU or MDC
•Cost= FREE (includes books)
•College Credit
•Must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA
Summer Advancement
3. Florida Virtual School:
•Online Courses
•Cost= FREE
•Allows flexibility to travel
Summer Advancement
Diploma Program Curriculum
Language Arts
Foreign Language
Individuals & Societies
Experimental Sciences
Mathematics
Arts & Electives Extended
Essay
Theory of Knowledge
CAS Hours
Group 1
Group 2
Group 4
Group 3Group 5
Group 6
Extended Essay
•A minimum 4,000 word college style essay
•It allows students to engage in independent research through an in depth study of a question relating to one of the subjects they are studying
•IB students at Gables have access to the UM library in the 11th & 12th grade
Otto G. Richter Library
Theory of Knowledge
•An annual course taken in 11th Grade
•Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines
•Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives
CAS= Creativity, Action & Service
•150 hour requirement
•Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service
•Education outside the classroom
•Students can combine all three components into one major project
Coral Gables Senior High School
2010-2011 Subject Selection