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The International Baccalaureate Programme at Adrian High School

The International Baccalaureate Programme at Adrian High School. Beginning in the Fall of 2010. International. IB works with 2,935 schools in 139 countries Courses promote a global awareness and understanding Courses and assessments are based on international standards. Baccalaureate.

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The International Baccalaureate Programme at Adrian High School

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  1. The International Baccalaureate ProgrammeatAdrian High School Beginning in the Fall of 2010

  2. International • IB works with 2,935 schools in 139 countries • Courses promote a global awareness and understanding • Courses and assessments are based on international standards Baccalaureate In addition to earning an Adrian high school diploma students could earn an International Baccalaureate diploma

  3. IB Diploma ProgrammeHexagon

  4. Course of Study Students must take: • 3 HL courses • 3 SL courses And… Complete all elements of the core of the hexagon. • Theory of Knowledge Course • Extended Essay • CAS—Creativity, Action, Service

  5. IB LEARNER PROFILE Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective IB learners strive to be:

  6. How IB Promotes the Learner profile Assessments --based on international standards • Internal • External Student Centered Rigorous and Integrated Curriculum

  7. Why IB? • Some considerations: • An IB Diploma provides excellent preparation for college. • It develops a global perspective through an interdisciplinary course of study which can make students better prepared for jobs in the 21st Century. • Colleges and universities look favorably on an IB Diploma candidate in the admissions process. In addition, many grant credit or accelerated placement for IB scores

  8. Which means… • A better chance of getting accepted at your first choice university • The opportunity to get some credit to get a head start at university • Being better prepared for the rigor of college classes • Being viewed more favorably by future employers • Becoming a successful and productive global citizen

  9. Standard Level Classes – SL 150 hours over 1 or 2 years Higher Level Classes – HL 240 hours over 2 years EnglishA1- HL History of the Americas -HL ITGS-HL ESS-SL French B -SL Spanish B -SL Biology- HL Chemistry -SL Mathematics–SL Math Studies- SL Core Require- ments: TOK -100 hours CAS -150 Hours Extended Essay—4000 Words Music - SL

  10. When do I start to think about entering the IB programme? Students enter the IB diploma programme in the junior year and complete all elements of the program within the last two years of high school. However… Planning for becoming an IB Diploma students begins much earlier.

  11. We offer you the world… Join us! The International Baccalaureate Program at AHS!

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