Washington-Lee High School
IB Information Night
GOAL…A PRESENTATION IN 4 PARTS
• About the IB Program
• What options do I have
and how do I chose?
• How to prepare for IB
• Selection process and
lottery
ABOUT THE IB PROGRAM AT
WASHINGTON-LEE HIGH SCHOOL
The IB Program at Washington-Lee High School encourages students
to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world
citizens.
WASHINGTON-LEE HIGH SCHOOL
AN IB WORLD SCHOOL SINCE 1996
• Authorized in 1996
• One of 2,292 DP
schools in 140
countries
• Member of MidAtlantic IB World
Schools (IB-MA)
IB Diploma Class of 2011
RESULTS FOR 2010-2011
• 81% diploma pass rate in 2011 (35 of 43)
• 4.89 average grade obtained by candidates who
passed the diploma (4.89 out of 7)
• 31 average points obtained by candidates who
passed the diploma (31 out of 45)
• 364 students took 737 exams in 30 subject areas
• 72% students tested scored a 4 or better (4 out of 7)
PROFILE FOR 2011-2012
• 59 diploma seniors (12th)
• 51 anticipated juniors (11th)
• 541 students enrolled in one or more IB classes (11th12th)
• 204 W-L Pre-IB students (9th and 10th)
• 313 IB transfers (9th-12th)
WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT IB?
• World-wide recognition.
• The curriculum and pedagogy of IB programs focus
on international perspectives of learning and
teaching, while insisting that students fully explore
their home culture and language.
• Students are assessed both internally and externally
in ways that measure individual performance
against stated objectives for each subject.
• Ongoing professional development for teachers.
THE DIPLOMA PROGRAM GOALS
PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH:
• A broad and balanced, yet academically demanding,
program of study.
• The development of critical-thinking and reflective skills.
• The development of research skills.
• The development of independent learning skills.
• The development of intercultural understanding.
• A globally recognized university entrance qualification.
at W-L
One of the top 5
IB schools in
Virginia
-Washington Post
One of the top
25 IB schools in
the U.S.
-Washington
Post
Costa Rica
exchange
Over 30
subject
offerings
Bilingual
diploma
IB OPTIONS
OPTION 1: FULL DIPLOMA
OPTION 1: FULL DIPLOMA
• Application required:
Students apply in
November and December
of 10th grade
• A two-year course of study
• Starts in the Junior year
• Focuses on international
mindedness
• Core requirements
CONTENTS: WHAT DOES THE IB DIPLOMA
PROGRAM CURRICULUM CONTAIN?
The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts
Students study concurrently:
• three subjects at the high
level (240 hours each)
• three subjects at the standard
level (150 hours each)
• all three parts of the core
The IB Learner Profile and the
core are central to the
philosophy of the Diploma
Program.
COURSE OFFERINGS
• Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
• English Literature A HL
• Spanish Language and Literature A HL and SL (fluent
speakers)
• Group 2: Language Acquisition
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Spanish B HL and SL
French H HL and SL
Latin HL and SL
Chinese SL*
Arabic SL*
* First teaching in 2013-2014
COURSE OFFERINGS
Group 3: Individuals and Societies
• History of the Americas/Topics of 20th Century HL
and SL
• Psychology HL and SL
• Philosophy SL
• Economics SL
• Geography SL
• Social and Cultural Anthropology SL and HL
• Information Technology in a Global Society SL
• Business and Management SL
COURSE OFFERINGS
Group 4: Experimental Sciences
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Biology HL
Chemistry HL
Physics SL
Environmental Systems SL
Design Technology SL
Sports, Education and Health Science SL
Group 5: Mathematics
• Mathematics SL and HL
• Math Studies SL
• Computer Science HL
COURSE OFFERINGS
Group 6: The Arts
• Theater HL and SL
• Visual Arts HL and SL
• Music SL
THE DIPLOMA CORE
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
• Encourages students to be
involved in artistic pursuits,
sports and community service
• Education outside the
classroom
• Development of the learner
profile
EXTENDED ESSAY (EE)
• 4,000 words
• Offers the opportunity to investigate a research
question of individual interest
• Familiarizes students with the independent research
and writing skills expected at university
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (TOK)
• Interdisciplinary
• Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines
• Encourages an appreciation of other cultural
perspectives
SAMPLE DIPLOMA SCHEDULE #1
IB English HL
IB English HL (1)
IB Latin SL
IB Latin SL (2)
IB HOA HL
IB Topics HL (3)
IB Biology HL
IB Biology HL (4)
IB Math SL
IB Math SL (5)
IB Psychology SL (3)
TOK
Journalism
Journalism
English
Math
History
Biology
Psychology
Latin
TOK
SAMPLE DIPLOMA SCHEDULE #2
IB English HL
IB English HL (1)
IB Spanish HL
IB Spanish HL (2)
IB HOA HL
IB Topics HL (3)
IB Physics SL
IB Physics SL (4)
IB Math SL (5)
AP Statistics
IB Social Anthropology SL (3/6)
IB Theater SL (extra)
Guitar
TOK
English
Physics
Spanish
Math
History
Social Anthropology
TOK
IB OPTIONS
OPTION 2: DIPLOMA PROGRAM COURSES
DIPLOMA PROGRAM COURSES
“CERTIFICATE STUDENTS”
• No application required.
• Meet minimum course prerequisites and
receive teacher recommendation.
• Take one or more IB courses out of the six
groups of study as part of their high school
program.
• Complete internal and external assessments.
PARENT AND TEACHER PERSPECTIVE
Renee Gorsky, Proud Parent
Matthew Przydzial, IB Mathematics
and TOK Instructor
HOW TO PREPARE FOR IB
PREREQUISITES FOR W-L PRE-IB
• Strong grades (A’s and B’s) in all subjects.
• Spanish, French, Arabic or Chinese II or Latin I in
grade 8.
• Algebra I or greater in grade 8.
• Strong grades (A’s and B’s) in English and History.
• Short answer/essay questions.
W-L PRE-IB COURSE OF STUDIES
• Intensified English 9
• Intensified World History or
AP World History
• Spanish, French, Arabic or
Chinese 3 or Latin 2
• Intensified Biology
• Geometry or Algebra 2,
Intensified
• P.E./Health 1
• Elective
• Intensified English 10
• AP Government for 10th
graders*
• Spanish, French, Arabic, or
Chinese 4 or Latin 3
• Intensified Chemistry
• Algebra 2, Intensified or
higher
• P.E./Health 2
• Elective
* Required course for IB transfers
SELECTION PROCESS
&
LOTTERY
W-L PRE-IB RUBRIC
1. Transcript (6th-9th grade)
3 pts.
2 pts.
1 pt.
0 pts.
2. World Language
3 pts.
2 pts.
1 pts.
0 pts.
3. Math
3 pts.
2pts.
1 pt.
0 pts.
All A’s
A’s and B’s
One or more C’s
One or more D’s
Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1 with “B” or better
Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1 with one or more C’s
Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1 with one or more D’s
Less than Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1 in 8th
grade or Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 3 or Latin level 2 in 9th grade
Algebra I or better in 8th (regular or Int.) or Geometry (regular or Int.) in 9th
with A or better
Algebra I or better in 8th (regular or Int.) or Geometry (regular or Int.) in 9th
with B or better
Algebra I or better in 8th (regular or Int.) or Geometry (regular or Int.) in 9th
with one or more C’s
More than one D or not currently enrolled in Algebra I in 8th or Geometry in 9th
W-L PRE-IB RUBRIC CONTINUED
4. English/History
3 pts.
2 pts.
1 pt.
0 pts.
All A’s in English and Geography/W. History
A’s and B’s in English and Geography/W. History
One or more C’s
One or more D’s
5. Short Answer Questions
3 pts.
Extremely well written
2 pts.
Good
1 pt.
Below average
0 pts.
Poor/Incomplete
Total Score= _____ out of 15
*11 out of 15 is considered qualified
Application Deadline – January 20, 2012 (4PM)
At least one parent or guardian must attend two high school information
sessions. A transfer application must be signed by the principal at the end of
each meeting.
W-L is only accepting IB transfers. If the number of qualified program
transfers exceeds 83 a random double-blind lottery will be conducted by the
Superintendent’s office.
Transfers that do not pursue the full diploma must take three IB courses
Junior and Senior year. All IB transfers are also required to take AP
Government in 10th grade.
Bus transportation is provided for IB transfers that live at least 1.5 miles
away.
HIGH SCHOOL
INFORMATION SESSIONS
School
Thu, Nov. 3,
2011
Tue, Dec. 6,
2011
Thu, Jan. 12,
2012
Wakefield High
10 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Washington-Lee High
8:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Yorktown High
10 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
H-B Woodlawn
(High School Program)
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
Checklist for Pre-IB Applicants
Rising 9th and 10th grade students
 Pre-IB application (all applicants)
 APS Pupil Transfer application (transfers only)
 Attend TWO High School Information Sessions (transfers
only)
 Cumulative transcript, including 1st quarter grades
 Submit the above information to the IB office by 4 PM on
January 20, 2012
Checklist for IB Diploma Program Applicants
Rising 11th grade students
 IB Diploma Program application (all applicants)
 APS Pupil Transfer application (transfers only)
 Attend TWO High School Information Sessions (transfers only)
 Cumulative transcript, including 1st quarter grades (transfers only)
 Teacher recommendation forms (Non-WL and transfers only)
Questions
Please visit the W-L IB website at
www.apsva.us/washingtonlee