IB Parent/Student/Faculty
Meeting
September 19, 2013
Introductions – New Faculty
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Mrs. Deborah Few – Teaching 10th Grade PIB English
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Also is assisting with the Extended Essay
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Teaching TOK with Mr. Freddie McKenzie
Mr. Schuyler Huff
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Teaching 9th Honors Biology, 11th AP Biology, and 12th IB Biology
IB News at Daphne High
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Continued increase in Diploma Rate
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2010 – 20%
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2011 – 17%
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2012 – 32%
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2013 – 53%
Dr. Dennis Day added as a consultant
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Helping out with History of the Americas
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Helping out with Extended Essay
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Helping out with Theory of Knowledge
News Continued
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Excellent Results in our first year of HL Theatre and HL Music courses
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Theatre got two 6’s, a 4, and a 3
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Music got a 5 and a 4
All teachers are continuing in the Professional Development
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Most have been Level 2 Trained
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Continuing to add resources and prepare our students for the exams in May
IB Students are part of our growing AP program – Daphne High is hosting
the statewide AP Celebration!
Another Great Trip to Europe!
Thanks Ms. Mahone!!!!
Seniors – Benefits they have
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Took AP Exams as Juniors – A+ College Ready Grant
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For English, Science, and Math (Only can do Statistics)
First class to use our new Naviance software
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Assists with University selection, Scholarship opportunities, Career Selection, Post
graduation tracking, ACT preparation
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Will be well prepared for University
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Everyone is invited to come hear our previous graduates speak at Christmas
time
SENIORS – Wonderful group of 21 Diploma
Candidates
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Laura Allen
Talis Battle
Tristan Bertagnolli
Tanisha Brown
McClaine Costantini
Anna Doremus
Kristin Fuller
Elena Garidis
Emilie Goergen
Grace Hanlon
Meghan Ledbetter
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Tanner Lee
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Jacob Lipham
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Benjamin Phan
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Jeanie Pierce
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Travis Purser
Jon Simmons
Andria Thomas
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Kayla Warner
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Ben Weber
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Raekwon Williams
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Senior Year!
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Complete and turn in Extended Essay – By Thanksgiving
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Complete, document and reflect upon CAS hours
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Complete and turn in all Internal Assessments for each subject area
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Study and practice for IB Exams
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IB Exams in May
JUNIORS – Welcome to IB
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Gabrielle Boroden
Madison Brey
Olivia Buchanan
Morgan Cannon
Harper Cassady
Emilee Cochran
Natalie De Jongh
Hiela Haider
Keegan Hopper
Emma Kirby
Isabella Lopez
Emma McDonald
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Jacob Moorer
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Andrew Morgan
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Keri Northcutt
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Christian Parke
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Rashel Rivera
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Skylar Singleton
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Tara Suhs
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Garrett Thompson
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Bridgette Willis
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Emma Wilson
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Tanner Wuchner
JUNIORS
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Officially in the IB Diploma Programme
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Will be taking AP Exams this year
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In English, Science, and Statistics
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Junior year is the toughest year so support them
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Work on CAS Hours and Extended Essay this year
Sophomores – Old Pros
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Taking AP US History – will take the AP Exam in May
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Continue to increase workload and rigor to prepare for IB Program
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Start thinking about your Extended Essay topic
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Will make the big decision in March
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Science – IB Physics or IB Biology
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Math – Statistics or Calculus (Must take calculus if taking Physics)
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Fine Art – Music or Theatre
Freshmen – Welcome to High School!
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Welcome to Daphne High School
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Classes are the same as AP Diploma students
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Encouraged to take the AP World History Exam in May
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Advantages of two more year-long classes
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Remember that the Freshman and Sophomore years are extremely similar
to AP tract
SEEDS
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Always supportive of IB and our students
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Please join to help with that support
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Please participate in their many fundraising events
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Mama Mia will be November 9th
In Conclusion
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Five year review is due December of 2014
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If there is ever any question, please see me, call me or email me to get an
honest and reliable answer – DON’T LISTEN TO RUMORS!!!
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Will meet again in the spring