RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

www.riverviewib.com

www.ibo.org

What is the IB Program?

The IB Program is:

• 1 mission• 3 challenging programs• 3699 IB World Schools in 147 countries• 110,000 teachers• 1,149,000 students

IBO MISSION

The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people, who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end, the IBO works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

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

The Heart of the Diploma

The Learner Profile International-mindedness Extended Essay Creativity, Action, Service Theory of Knowledge

What is International Mindedness?

Why is IB Preferred over other Challenging Options?

1. It is truly mission-based2. Students demonstrate their knowledge on

multiple assessments3. Curriculum is focused on writing,

research, critical thinking, collaboration and oral presentation skills.

4. It truly is a program of studies linked by common themes and purposes.

5. Riverview IB is a wonderful family of faculty & students working together.

Assessment instruments

Short-response questions Extended-response questions Essays Projects Portfolios of pieces of work Reports Performances Exhibitions

AP VS IB

National standard of excellence

AP consists of independent courses for students who may excel in only one or two academic disciplines

AP scores are based solely on the AP exam

AP exams are multiple choice and short-answer or essay exams

International standard of excellence

IB is a 2 yr well-rounded education program with 6 areas of study, an extended essay, TOK and CAS

IB scores are based on classroom work and on IB exams

IB exams are all short answer or essay exams

SAMPLE Pre-IB 9 SCHEDULE

Pre-IB English 1 2nd Language (Spanish, German,

Chinese) AP World History Pre-IB Biology Algebra II Honors or Algebra I Honors Elective: i.e. Geometry, Art, Music,

Acting, Career Technical Education

CTE Electives

Intro to Information Tech Adobe Photoshop Dream Weaver Premiere Pro Microsoft Office

Intro to Engineering Inventor Certification

Riverview High School IB Admissions

Requirements:

1. Completion of application forms:a.) student info page b.) parent info pagec.) signed honor code d.) student/parent evaluation pagee.) written component

1. Final grades of A or B in core classes in Grade 7 and first semester Grade 8

2. Level 4+ on FCAT

3. Strong attendance/behavior profile

Admissions

Favorable Consideration:*Completion of Algebra I in Grade 8 with

Grade of A/B*Completion of level one of a second

language*Strong written component

Additional Criteria:*Students will be required to take

entrance examinations in Math for placement purposes. Dates TBA.

Admissions Timeline

April 10 – Application deadline for Sarasota County Residents

TBA – Registration May 15 - Summer Assignments

Posted to www.riverviewib.com August, 2014 – Freshmen

Orientation August, 2014 – Schedule Pick-Up