HAROLD M. BRATHWAITE S.S. I.B. WORLD SCHOOL

WELCOME TO THE HAROLD M. BRATHWAITE S.S.

I.B. INFORMATION NIGHT

Sherry Dalcin

Principal

Lynn Shire

Vice- Principal

Lola Gayle

Vice- Principal

Colin Parker

I.B. Coordinator

Head of School Success

Wilf Walker

C.A.S. Coordinator

OUR GRADE 9 ORIENTATION TRIP

Dream

Believe

Succeed

OUR COMMITMENT TO 21ST CENTURY TEACHING AND LEARNING

WHY HB IS A PERFECT FIT

THE I.B. MISSION STATEMENT

The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to:

• Develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people.

• Develop students who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect

THE I.B. LEARNER PROFILE

INQUIRERS Curiosity, independence in learning, love of learning

KNOWLEDGABLE Concepts, ideas and issues, in-depth understanding

THINKERS Apply skills critically, make reasoned and 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, respect, and service

RISK-TAKERS Courage to explore new ideas, roles, and strategies

BALANCED Intellectual, physically and emotionally balanced

REFLECTIVE Thoughtful consideration about their own learning

WHY I.B.?

• IB Community and Culture – Be part of a group of students that work hard and excel

• Develops well rounded learners

• Builds University level skillsets

• Makes connections between traditional subjects and the real world

• Grows students into critical and reflective thinkers

• Develop 21st century skills

• Potential to earn University Credits

PEEL REGIONAL PROGRAMS WEBSITE

WHAT THE IB PROGRAM DOES FOR STUDENTS

Encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

PRE-I.B. AT H.B.GRADES 9 AND 10

To prepare students for the challenges of the Diploma Programme

GRADE 9 AND 10 PRE-IB COURSES

Grade 9

English

French

Geography

Grade 9 Math

Science

Phys. Ed

Music or Drama or Visual Art or Dance

Technology or Business or Family Studies

Grade 10

English

French

History

Grade 10 Math

Grade 11 Math

Science

Civic/ Careers

Elective

DIPLOMA PROGRAMME GRADES 11 AND 12

• 3 Standard Level courses.

• 3 Higher Level courses.

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK).

• Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS).

• Extended Essay (EE)

IDEAL I.B. CANDIDATE

• Maintains a successful academic record

• Participates in many aspects of school life

• Has strong time management skills

• Has a positive attitude towards learning

• Works well with others

• Is willing to take initiative

Regional Program Boundary

• All Peel students must apply at their boundary school

• Applicants living within the Peel boundary will be given priority for offers of acceptance into the program

TRANSPORTATION

• Busing is not provided by Peel District School Board for any regional program

• Parents are responsible for arranging transportation for their child

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Basic information

• Gr. 7 and 8 Marks & Learning Skills

• Written Response Question

• $40 non-refundable Application Fee

• Application Opens NOVEMBER 6th on www.hmbss.com

• Application due by midnight NOVEMBER 24th. This is an Absolute deadline.

• Students not attending a Peel school need to submit a hard copy of their report card & IEP (if applicable) to the school no later than 4:00 pm on NOVEMBER 24th.This is an Absolute deadline.

SELECTION PROCESS

• A successful student for the IB program is determined by the score of their application

• The students are then selected to be part of a computer-generated lottery system

• Offers go out to students according to the lottery system

• W.G Davis’ MYP students no longer gain automatic acceptance

KEY DATES

• Online Application OPENS: Monday November 4, 2017

• Online Application DUE: Friday November 24, 2017

• First round of offers to the program will be emailed to successful applicants on: Monday February 5, 2018

• Students will receive all program offers on this day. If students apply to multiple programs, they may receive more than one offer

• If students do not receive an offer on this day, it does not mean they will not be offered a spot in a program. They may get into a program during the subsequent rounds of offers

REGIONAL PROGRAM OFFERS

• We are offering 116 spots in our IB program

• First round offers must be accepted no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday February 8, 2018

• If a student does not accept his/her spot in a program by Thursday February 8 the spot will be offered to another student on Friday February 9

• Once students make program decisions, they cannot change their minds and accepts spots in different regional programs. This includes EHS offers

• This means whichever program you accept an offer from is the program you will attend in September 2018

• Regional program schools will send second round offers on Friday February 9, which must be accepted no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday February 14th

OFFERS OF ACCEPTANCE

• To accept an offer, you will need to reply by the deadline you will need to reply to the offer email you receive.

• When you confirm program participation, you will be asked to pay your program fees. Directions will be provided.

• Students will only be officially admitted into the program once program fees are received.

• Fees will be paid online using a third-party service provider. If you do not have a credit card or bank card, fees can be paid in-person with CASH ONLY.

REGIONAL PROGRAM PLACEMENT

• All successful Peel student applicants will be placed in regional programs by February 22nd 2018

• Any out of region student applicants may be offered a spot after this date

• Please note that we are not connected to Dufferin Peel (Catholic) Board schools. Accepting an offer at a Dufferin Peel school does not stop you from later accepting an offer from a Peel school

PROGRAM FEES

The following program fees are associated with the costs of application processing, teacher training, resources and experiential learning for students, external exams and annual IB membership fee.

Initial Application Fee $40 (non-refundable)

Grade 9 $250

Grade 10 $250

Grade 11 $1400

Grade 12 $1400

HAVE QUESTIONS?

• Check out our website for the IB Application, FAQs, Timelines, Contact information & this slideshow

• Email Mr. Parker at colin.parker@peelsb.com

• Call Mr. Parker at 905-793-2155 ext. 404