WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2018
Sophomore
to Junior Year
SELECTION PROCESS FOR ADMITTANCE
TO IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Pre-IB
students with a
cumulative of 3.0 or higher
will progress to the IB
Diploma Program.
Students
with an
accumulative GPA 2.99 or
below will not continue in
the program.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
DIPLOMA PROGRAM
IB 4 YEAR PLAN

3 HL Tests (Taken in Senior Year)
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1 HL Test must be in English
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Choose 2 other HL Tests from
the other groups (Except the
Language B Group – this will be
your required SL World
Language)
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Remember – HL choices should be
in your strongest subject areas
IB 4 YEAR PLAN - SL
3
SL Tests required – 2 Tests may be
taken in the Junior Year – at least 1 SL
Test will be taken in Senior Year
(Language B is your World Language)
 Once
you have selected your 3 HL
subject areas and your World
Language, there are 2 groups
remaining of the 6. These 2 groups
will become SL choices for your IB
curriculum.
COURSE OPTIONS
Groups 1 & 2 are selected for you.
You must select 2 HL’s and 2 SL’s
from the remaining groups.
You must select 1 from each group.
 Group
1 – Language A1
 English HL - All students must take
this HL
 Group 2 – Language B
 World Language SL - All students
must take this SL
COURSE OPTIONS
 Group
3 – Individuals and Societies
History HL
 History SL
 Economics SL*
 Psychology HL*

*US History must also be taken due to
being a graduation requirement
 Group
4 – Experimental Sciences
Biology HL (1st year is Biology AP)
 Biology SL
 Chemistry HL (1st year is Chemistry AP)
 Chemistry SL
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COURSE OPTIONS
Group 5 – Mathematics – 3 Options:

Math Studies SL – Usually complete during the 11th grade but
can be taken in the 12th grade.
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Required courses for SL Math Studies:
 Geometry
 Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors
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Optional Math Analysis
Math SL – Usually complete during the 11th grade but can be
taken in the 12th grade. (Equivalent to regular Calculus + IB Specific
Coursework)
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Required courses for SL Math:
 Geometry
 Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors
 Math Analysis or Math Analysis Honors
Math HL – Taken during the 11th &12th grade year. (Equivalent to
Calculus AB (year 1) + AP Calculus BC/AP + IB Specific Coursework (year 2))
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Required Courses for HL Math:
 Geometry
 Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors
 Math Analysis Honors
 Calculus AB AP (11th Grade)
AP
COURSE OPTIONS
Group 6 – Arts & Electives
 Visual Arts HL – Potential based on Student Interest
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Visual Arts SL (SL that is over 2 years) - Potential
based on Student Interest
Economics SL (Students are allowed to take the AP
Micro-Economics and Macro-Economics exams)
Psychology HL
Chemistry SL – If you selected Chemistry HL, you
cannot choose this SL.
Biology SL – If you selected Biology HL, you cannot
choose this SL.
PROCESS FOR FINAL SELECTION OF
IB DIPLOMA COURSES
Students
need to choose
carefully when making
final selections
regarding HL/SL courses
as they may not be
changed during summer
registration.
PROCESS FOR FINAL SELECTION
OF IB DIPLOMA COURSES
Spring
course selection
dictates the overall
master schedule:
 eg.
Economics IB SL

If 20 students choose this class it will be
offered.

When 10 change their mind there is no class
to put them in ,and this course would not
have been offered for only 10 students.
PROCESS FOR FINAL SELECTION OF
IB DIPLOMA COURSES

If necessary a 7 Period day
will be available that will
allow a student to choose 1
co-curricular activity.

Athletics, Pep, Dance,
Publications, ASB, Band,
Orchestra, Vocal Music, Peer
Counseling or Color Guard, Health,
Visual & Performing Arts, Civics
and Economics
SIMILARITIES OF AP AND IB

Both are rigorous programs devoted to educational experience
with high performance expectations for students and faculty

Both attract highly motivated students who wish to excel
academically

Both receive additional weight in calculating GPA

Both involve highly dedicated and creative teachers committed
to their students, disciplines, and profession

Both use external assessments and evaluators to score
assessments

Both offer extensive professional development opportunities for
teachers and administrators

Both are recognized by most US universities for consideration
for college credit or advanced standing

Both rely on objectivity and fairness in scoring assessments,
removing personality and personal influence from the
assessment system. Scores are based on the quality of work
evaluated against a set criteria or standards.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AP AND IB
Advanced Placement Program
International Baccalaureate Program

National standard of excellence
 International standard of excellence

AP consists of independent courses for
students who may excel in only one or
two academic disciplines
 2 year well-rounded program with 6 areas of
study, an extended essay, TOK, and CAS
College level courses
 IB scores are based on classroom work and
IB exams
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AP scores are based solely on the AP
exam
AP exams are multiple choice and shortanswer or essay exams
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Exams are based on in-depth mastery of
specific concepts within a given subject

Any student may take AP exams; IB
students may take AP exams

AP teachers work within their discipline;
independent of other academic areas

AP students form peer groups within
individual classes

AP recognizes high achievement on AP
exams through the AP scholars program
 Comprehensive curriculum at college level
 IB exams are all short answer or essay
exams
 Exams are based on broad general
understanding of concepts and fundamental
themes
 Only IB students enrolled in IB courses
may take IB exams and receive IB credit
 IB teachers work as a team to connect
curriculum across the disciplines
 IB seeks to create a cohort or peer group
around all academics
 Successful IB candidates receive an IB
diploma
SUMMER SCHOOL
 Please
refer to WHS website for summer
school information in February (nontuition) and March (Dedicated to
Learning/tuition) at www.walnuths.net

GLC can secure summer school class in
order to complete graduation/ IB Diploma
requirements for IB Diploma students.
Students will still need to sign-up
through the on-line summer school
lottery.
 New

SAT and ACT Classes held at WHS
Sign up at www.FlexCollegePrep.com/d2l
PRE-REGISTRATION FORMS
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Pre-registration forms are due Friday,
February 19.

Please, see your GLC during tutorial to
ask questions before the due date
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Check on-line AP Qualification list
before due date
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Write legibly and include course numbers
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Indicate summer school class
Questions…..
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