Grade 9 IB Parent Night

A Brief Program Overview Students will eventually take 6 IB

courses from the hexagon below

This year’s courses… In grade 9, students satisfy certain core

requirements of the Ontario Diploma while receiving enrichment in IB core courses

Ways courses are enriched: courses will feature enhanced content as well as be delivered at a faster pace than their Ontario counterparts

All courses are meant to prepare students for the challenge of the IB Diploma courses which officially begin in grade 11

Students must develop skills for success now, if they haven’t already, that will allow them to excel in IB, and high school in general

Which brings us to…

HOMEWORK! Colonel By has homework Homework time can vary throughout the

year, often increasing around reporting periods

Staying on top of homework is the first step to being successful

Be involved with your child

Speaking of Involvement… Students who are involved, or have

parents involved with school, tend to place more importance on school

ManageBac is a great way to see what your child is doing in school

Parents will have an opportunity to join our IB Parent Volunteer group

Students can find many clubs, teams, and intramural activities to join

When times get tough… The first year of high school can be a big

adjustment for a teenager, especially teenagers who have enjoyed a great deal of success in grade 8

Keep the lines of communication open (IB Coordinator, Guidance Counsellors, Teachers, Vice Principals, Principal)

Home support…and cookies or ice cream or both

Finding Balance IB can be a very rewarding challenge,

but finding a balance of work and outside activities is very important

Understand that being excellent does not necessarily mean being perfect

“Be perfect/excellent in the time you have.”

Extra Help Students are encouraged to seek out

their teachers for help and, if needed, to seek out tutors at school

Guidance will happily point your child in the direction of a tutor

Many departments have their own allotted extra help times

ManageBac an electronic community meant to

quickly connect teachers, students, and parents

Parents are able to see what their child joins, aiding them in assisting their child at home

Please ask your child’s subject teacher about it if the course is not appearing

Questions?