PRE-IB

CURRICULUM

INFORMATION PACKET This packet is available on the SPHS IB program website

(http://www.pcsb.org/domain/2719). Select Freshman Registration

at bottom of right hand side menu.

Includes:

Summer assignment information (world language & math)

School supply list per subject*

Textbook information

*IB STUDENT PLANNERS WILL BE PROVIDED IN INQUIRY

SKILLS CLASS.

Pre-Diploma Program: English I

Course Objectives

This course aims to develop analytical reading and writing skills. By the end of the course,

students will be able to closely read a text, generate original ideas about its significance, and

effectively express these ideas in written and oral assessments. Ultimately, these skills will

promote the successful completion of the English component of the IB Diploma Program.

Texts

Texts will include an array of short stories, poems, novels, and plays.

Students are encouraged to purchase their own texts. Annotating the text is a valuable tool that

promotes close reading in preparation for journal responses and assessments. Some texts will be

available for check-out, but students are not permitted to write in school-owned texts.

The reading list will be announced at Boot Camp. There will be no required summer reading.

Assignments

1. Formal critical essays

2. Informal writing assignments

3. Tests and quizzes

4. Class participation

5. Projects and presentations

Materials

Books on reading list

1 ½” binder

8 subject dividers for binder

Black or blue ink pens

Colored pencils

Highlighters

Loose leaf college ruled notebook paper

Index cards

French 2 – Pre-DP

Instructor: Monsieur Jim Nevers

Email : Neversj@pcsb.org

Pre-requisites: IB Acceptance plus French 1or its equivalent*

*The prerequisite can be satisfied by 1 year of middle school French, or French 1 in Florida

Virtual School. Florida Virtual School French must be completed before August. Contact your

middle school counselor for FLVS information.

Course goals and objectives: 9th

grade students will learn the structures of the language through

the standards of Interpretive Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpersonal Communication,

Presentational Speaking, Presentational Writing, and Intercultural Standards. They will practice

French grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through these activities and by doing grammar

and vocabulary exercises. This French course will provide students with various cultural and

historical aspects of the French-speaking world, through readings in the textbook, the internet,

and projects. It is required for students to use the target language in the classroom during all

practice and activities, to achieve all of the above objectives. Practice is essential in this class. A

daily 30 minute practice outside the classroom is highly recommended. Students need to

incorporate the French language and culture in their daily lives.

Students will work toward proficiency in French through the building of listening, speaking,

reading and writing skills. The course has an emphasis on oral and written expression. Students

will record dialogues and write original compositions. Course work includes mastery of basic

grammatical principles and acquisition of a working vocabulary in French, through the study of

geographic, ethnic and cultural aspects of the French speaking world. This class is taught

primarily in the target language.

Textbook and Workbook:

Espaces, Rendez-Vous avec le monde francophone . Cherie Mitschke, Cheryl Tano, Valerie

Thiers-Thiam. Vista Higher Learning, 2006. ISBN#1593348363.

The textbook is checked out to students and does not need to be purchased.

Course Outline :

Semester 1: Complete Espaces Unités 1 – 7.

Units 1-5 are mostly review for students who had middle school French, so they will be covered

very quickly. All the culture and the video program will be new to all students.

Semester 2: Complete Espaces Unités 8 – 10.

Students will focus more on writing complete sentences and paragraphs this semester, using

more complex structures. We will spend much more time on each lesson of these new units.

Spanish II P-DP

Class Instructor: Gisella Bosco

Email: boscog@pcsb.org

Our goal is to prepare the student to be successful in the International Baccalaureate

Program, through the acquisition of language B skills.

The objective of this course is to promote an understanding of the Spanish language and culture

through the study of the language. The main emphasis is on building a solid vocabulary base and

the manipulation of grammatical structures based on the four skills of the language; listening,

speaking, reading and writing.

It is essential that students have at least one year of Spanish in order to be successful in this

course.

Required Materials:

Descubre 1 Cuaderno de práctica (Vista Higher Learning). ISBN: 13: 978-1-60007-254-3

*** The ISBN is provided so parents may purchase it prior to the beginning of the course.

1- One three subject notebook ( approximate 100 pages)

1- Pack pf 4 dry eraser markers

1- Red/blue pen and pencils

Suggestions for students with no Spanish background

I strongly recommend these students to register for Spanish 1 in the Florida Virtual School.

(https://flvs.net/) This is a beginner’s class but it will help the student become familiar with

basic grammar and vocabulary. Contact the Guidance Counselor at your current middle school

for information on how to register for FLVS.

Summer assignment:

During Boot Camp students will receive instructions about the summer homework. Students will

have a test the first week of school based on the summer assignment. Meantime students should

be reviewing their vocabulary of verbs and nouns and also they can visit www.studyspanish.com

for grammar practice.

Pre-Diploma American History-Honors

Primary Textbook: The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st Century

Additional In-Class Textbook: Alan Brinkley, American History: A Survey

Materials needed for the class: Blue or black ink pens, highlighters, a 3-ring binder (1 ½ “ – 2 ½)

and dividers (preferable 12 count).

Course Outline

I. The Union in Peril

a. Causes of the Civil War

b. American Civil War

c. Reconstruction

II. Bridge to the 20th Century

a. Changing Western Frontier

b. New Industrial Age

c. Immigration and Urbanization

d. Life at the Turn of the Century

III. Progressive Era

IV. Imperialism

V. World War I

VI. Changing America

a. Postwar Tensions

b. Politics of the Roaring Twenties

c. Roaring Life of the 1920s

VII. Great Depression and New Deal

VIII. World War II

IX. The Cold War

a. Origins of the Cold War

b. Cold War: 1945-1960

c. Kennedy and the Cold War

d. Vietnam War

X. Postwar Boom

XI. New Frontier and Great Society

XII. Civil Rights Movement

XIII. Era of Social Change

XIV. The End of the 20th Century

XV. The United States in Today’s World/ Issues for the 21st Century

PIB BIOLOGY COURSE INFORMATION SHEET

TEACHERS: Mr. Chris Lindenburg

Mr. Craig Thompson

Ms. Brittany Copeland

PRIMARY TEXTBOOK – Biology Concepts and Connections 6th Edition; Authors: Campbell, Reece, Taylor, Simon, Dickey

INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

1. PRIMARY GOALS:

1) Mastery of introductory Biological Concepts.

The topics covered will focus on requirements of the End Of Course (EOC) Exam

This is a standardized, state-wide test.

2) Preparation for advanced Biological investigation in the IB Diploma Program

Students will learn skills required in IB science classes, including advanced lab techniques, scientific

writing, and higher-order thinking/questioning/analysis skills

2. REQUIRED MATERIALS: 3 ring notebook, pen (black is preferred), pencil, supply of loose leaf paper, calculator Optional – colored pencils, metric ruler, personal safety goggles, scissors, biological dictionary

3. GRADED WORK: Approximately 70% of each six-weeks grade will be determined by assessments (tests and quizzes) The remaining 30% will be labs, class-work and homework assignments

4. GRADING SYSTEM: Each assignment has designated total points possible. 90.0-100% = A 80.0-89.5% = B 70-79.5% = C 60-69.5% = D

5. STUDY HINTS:

Study hints are often given in class. Listen and try them!

Study biology for at least 20 minutes every day.

Use study skills taught in Inquiry Skills and other classes.

Arrange a time to meet with your teacher to help you as soon as you feel that you need help

or have a disappointing grade.

Take advantage of National Honor Society and Science Honor Society tutoring.

Study ahead of time for tests. Do NOT wait until the night before.

Keep your biology notebook up-to-date with all papers, assignments, grade sheet in the rings and

in order.

Topics Covered

Biochemistry Genetics

Cell Theory/Cytology Evolution

Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Classification

Cell Cycle-Meiosis/Mitosis Anatomy and Physiology

Botany Ecology

Algebra 2-PreIB Summer Information Getting Ready for the MYP IB Algebra 2 Curriculum

1. And most important: Come to IB Boot Camp-Thursday June 9th & Friday June 10th

Students come into 9th grade with various mathematical background experiences. Do not assume an A in Middle School Math or a passing Algebra 1 EOC Score means you are ready for MYP –IB Algebra 2.

2. Do the Summer Math Work provided at Summer Camp. If you cannot attend this very important

2 morning camp, please pick up the summer work in the IB office at St Pete High any day after

June 10th. There will be a test over the summer math work during the second week of school. If you have trouble with the summer work, use Khanacademy.org for good tutorials on Algebra

1 and Algebra 2 skills. MYP IB Algebra 2 is a rigorous course and you want to come to the IB programme with a solid foundation of Algebra I Honors. A List of Algebra 1 Honors and Algebra

2 Honors Objectives are listed on the IB Website. The concepts listed for Algebra 1 Honors should be comfortable topics for anyone entering 9th grade in our program.

Textbook used in 9th grade for Pre-IB Program (For your information, no need to purchase)

Glencoe Algebra 2 Common Core Edition(Green) ISBN-13-978-0-07-663990-8

Graphing Calculator & Scientific Calculator (Both Types are needed for this Course) TI-84 Color, TI-84+ or TI-84 are the recommended graphing calculator for IB as those are the

type that the math teacher will be using in class. Do not purchase the TI-Nspire CAS version as it is NOT allowed on IB exams or in the math classroom. TI-83’s are no longer allowed on IB

Exams.

This calculator is an investment in 4 years of high school and college mathematics. Graphing Calculators

are required on the IB exam and can be used on the ACT/Sat tests. Check for sales throughout the summer. More information will be given at the summer camp.

There is a State End of Course assessment attached to this course. A scientific calculator is used

on this test, so please make sure you also have a scientific calculator for 9th grade. The classroom set is

a Casio fx-260srls.

Pre-DP Inquiry Skills

Course Goal:

Inquiry Skills is a student favorite and one of the hallmarks of the Pre-DP curriculum. This

interdisciplinary course aims to prepare students for success during their freshman year and

beyond. Through hands-on activities, students are introduced to the five approaches to learning

(thinking, communication, social, self-management, research skills) and challenged to

incorporate these new skills in a nurturing environment. Students will also receive academic

advising during this class to ease their transition into high school and into IB.

Required Materials:

1. Three ring binder, approximately 1 ½” thick.

2. Set of dividers

3. Highlighters

4. Pens (black preferred)

5. Index Cards

Texts:

The Lively Art of Writing by Lucille Vaughan Payne (Available at Barnes & Noble on 22nd Avenue)

NOTE: This book needs to be purchased before the start of the year.

All other books will be provided to the students.

Planners:

Student planners will be provided to all Pre-DP 9th graders during at the start of the school year

in Inquiry Skills class.