Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
IB Information Night Meeting
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Cafetorium 6:30pm
AGENDA
Distribution of handouts in the foyer by students
Welcome
Introduction & Prayer
Video
Student Perspective
Overview of the Notre Dame Pre-IB/IB programs (PowerPoint)
Q.& A.
Application package distribution
Down the Hall of Heroes
Welcome
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Information Night
At
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
FAMILY PRAYER
God made us a family
We need one another
We love one another
We forgive one another
We work together
We play together
We Worship together
Together we use God’s word
Together we grow in Christ
Together we love all people
Together we serve our Good
Together we hope for heaven
These are
Our hopes and ideals
Help us to attain them,
O God, through
Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen
Guidance & Student Services
The Guidance Team
Mrs. Brown………..…...A - C
Mrs. Comella…………..Do-Kh
Mr. Leon……………..….Ki-Ra
Mrs. Dawson……..…....Re - Z
Mr. Coughlin ….. Student Success Teacher
Mrs. Kennedy….Child Youth Worker
Mr. Milne…….…Social Worker
Dr. Da Cunha….Psychologist
Mrs. Boone…Guidance Secretary
International Baccalaureate
An education for life!
Learn more about the IB
Programme, visit the Website:
www.ibo.org
Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate (IBO) aims to develop
inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people
who help to create a better and more peaceful world
through intercultural understanding and respect.
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Why Select the IB Diploma Programme ?
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Your child loves to learn, loves school and loves a
challenge
The opportunity to study subjects in greater depth (over 3
semesters for HL courses)
It provides a well rounded-liberal arts educationincorporating Humanities, Math and Science
International Focus-International Recognition
World-wide Exams
a rigorous academic programme, while
completing an Extended Essay (EE), Learning Creativity,
Action and Service (CAS) and the (TOK) Theory of
Knowledge course which is unique to IB (aim to teach
students the basic philosophy of thought)
A Suitable
successful Candidates
IB candidate needs to:
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Be a dedicated, motivated student
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Accept challenges and demonstrate personal initiative
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Be able to learn independently, while demonstrating strong cooperative skills essential team-building
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It is recommended that Grade 8 students applying have at least 80% in
English, Mathematics and Science
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Display an excellent command of spoken and written language and a
commitment to second-language (French) learning
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Be actively involved in the extracurricular life of the school and
community and willingness to assume a leadership position
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Have a global perspective with an interest in international issues
Presently, the IBO works with 3,913 schools (up from 3,250 last
year) in 144 (141) countries to offer the three IB programmes
(PYP, MYP, and DP) to approx. 1, 057,000 students.
Year
DP Schools in North America
2014
1390
2013
925
2012
884
2011
854
The IB Diploma Program provides . . .
 Higher
level courses = university
preparation
 I.B. diploma courses taken in last two
years
 Liberal Arts curriculum incorporating
– Humanities
– Math
– Sciences
Notre Dame Grade 9 & 10 Pre-IB
 Sets
the foundation for the IB Diploma
Programme
 Offers courses designed to integrate IB
expectations with Ontario requirements
 Prepares students for the academic rigours of
the IB Diploma Programme
IB Diploma Programme Grade 11&12
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Students follow an internationally developed course of study
which is consistent around the world
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Students must complete the grade 9 & 10 preparatory
programme to be successful in the Diploma Programme
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Students select 6 courses of study. All courses have a final
exam, which is worth 60 -80% of the final mark (exams are
conducted in May)
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Portfolios , commentaries, or projects constitute the
remaining percent of the final mark
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3 Higher Level (240 hours
each) and 3 Standard Level
(150 hours each) Courses
• One course from each of 6
subject groups
• IB exam in all 6 courses
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Complete Extended Essay,
TOK, and CAS
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Accumulate 24 points total on
6 exams - Exams are scored on
a scale of 1 - 7
Students study concurrently:
or Elective
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Three subjects at
higher level
(240 hours each).
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Three subjects at
standard level
(150 hours each).
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All three parts of the
core. TOK, EE , CAS
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A Standard Level (SL)
course is equivalent to
two semesters of
coursework.
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Example: SL Biology =
Gr.11 + Gr.12 Biology
(SBI3U and SBI4U)
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A Higher Level course (HL) is
equivalent to three semesters of
coursework.
Example: HL Chemistry
 Gr.11 Chemistry (SCH3UH) +
Gr.12 Chemistry (SCH4UH) +
Gr.12 Earth and Space
Science(SES4UH)
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Evaluating Students
How does IB get a mark
out of 7?
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Each course has an INTERNAL
ASSESSMENT (IA) component that is
evaluated by the teacher and is
externally moderated.
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IB combines the internal assessment
mark with the May examination
results to obtain the final mark.
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E.g. Chemistry mark = 24% Internal
Assessment (IA) + 76% 3 exam
papers
or Elective
What subjects are offered within the six
groups at Notre Dame?
• Group 1 –English
Higher Level
• Group 2 – French
Standard Level
• Group 3 – History
Higher Level
• Group 4 - Chemistry
Higher Level
• Group 5 - Mathematics
Standard Level
• Group 6 – Elective Biology
Standard Level
There are three core requirements
The extended essay:
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4,000 words
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Offers the opportunity to
investigate a research question
of individual interest
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Familiarises students with the
independent research and
writing skills expected at
university
Core requirements
Creativity, action and service (CAS):
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Encourages students to be involved in
artistic pursuits, sports and community
service
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Education outside the classroom
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Development of the learner profile
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The emphasis is on learning
by doing real tasks that have
real consequences for the
student and others.
Core requirements
Theory of knowledge:
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Explores the nature of
knowledge across disciplines
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Encourages an appreciation
of other cultural perspectives
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Encourages students to explore
how they come to acquire
knowledge
Overview of the
Notre Dame Pre-IB Courses
Grade 9
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Pre-IB English
Pre-IB Math
Pre-IB Science
Pre-IB French
Religion
Geography
Art
Physical Education
Grade 10
•Pre-IB English
•Pre-IB Math 10/11
•Pre-IB Science
•Pre-IB French
•Pre-IB History
•Religion
•Career Ed/Civics
Overview of IB Courses
Years 1 & 2 (Grades 11 & 12)
HL English
 HL History
 HL Chemistry
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SL French
 SL Math
 SL Elective
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Biology
• Theory of Knowledge /Religion
• Extended Essay (4000 words)
• Creativity, Action, Service Activities providing experiential
learning (150 hrs)
How does one earn the IB Diploma?
• Take six courses, one from each group (or
substitute, Groups 2-5 for Group 6)
• Take the six exams
• Complete TOK, CAS and EE
• Complete all IB assessments
• Accumulate at least 24 points on the exams
What are the characteristics of a
Notre Dame Pre-IB/IB candidate
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Caring
Desire to be challenged/ Risk taker
Competent communicator in the English
Language and enjoys reading
Critical Thinker/ Inquirer
Strong time management skills/ Balanced
Open to new ideas/ Self-motivated
Solid work ethic
Social awareness/ Reflective/ Principled
Involved in community and school activities
University recognition
The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading
universities.
The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world
to gain recognition for the IB diploma:
 Direct online access for university admissions officers and
government officials to syllabuses and recent examination
papers
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A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org
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Recognition in over 100 countries
Recognition by over 2,000 universities
Most universities offer scholarships and advanced
placement for IB students
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Where Have Our
Graduates Gone (2014)?
University
No. of
students
Programs
McMaster
University
University of
Toronto
4
McGill
University
3
Health Sciences, Life
Sciences, Nursing
Life Sciences,
Engineering, Humanities,
Kinesiology
Physical Sciences,
Engineering/
Mechatronics
7
Where Have Our
Graduates Gone (2014)?
University
No. of
Programs
University students
No. of
Programs
students
University of
1
Biological Sciences
Calgary
University of
1
Health Sciences
University
1
Biomedical Sciences
Guelph of
Guelph
Brock
University
Wilfrid Laurier
University
York University
2
1
4
Sciences
Business
Administration,
Professional
Writing, Health
Sciences
Health Sciences
3 YEAR EVALUATION
 Last
year, our students achieved a cumulative
IB score that is almost 2 grade points above
the World Average.
 Notre
Dame Average = 32
 World Average = 30.1
 Student Average Grade = 5.11
WORLD WIDE STATISTICS
2014
Subject
Notre Dame
Average
WORLD
Average
Highest Mark
HL English
5.19
4.75
7/7
SL French
4.45
4.90
7/7
HL History
4.81
4.80
7/7
SL Biology
5.41
4.25
7/7
HL Chemistry
4.63
4.50
7/7
SL Mathematics
5.25
4.44
7/7
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IB SCHOOLS
OF ONTARIO
TABLE OF
EQUIVALENT
GRADES
Successful students completing
the IB Diploma Program
acquire:
• Solid organizational and time-management skills
• International caliber preparation for university studies
• The possibility to earn university transfer credits
• Experience in humanitarian and leadership activities
• International recognition as a versatile, disciplined
individual
• TWO high school diplomas: IBD and OSSD
Registration Process – All Students
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Latest Grade 7 report card (some students did not
get one in June)
IEP if identified as gifted
Completed registration form
$25.00 cheque for SSAT
Flexible Boundary letter required upon acceptance
into Notre Dame Pre-IB/IB program if student does
not live within the Notre Dame boundaries
(Requested by Notre Dame Principal)
Fees
Effective September, 2007
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Non-identified students will be charged an annual fee of
$1,200.00 in grade 11 and 12 for a total fee of $2,400.00
($600/term). This fee includes registration fees,
examination fees, textbooks/materials, students’
assessment/examination mailing/courier costs.
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Identified students will still be expected to pay for
examination fees and assessment/examination
mailing/courier costs. (Grade 11 approx. $450.00, Grade 12
approx. $540.00 )
Additional Documentation for students
New to Dufferin-Peel CDSB (if accepted)
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Proof of Citizenship (Canadian Birth Certificate
or Canadian
Citizenship card/Landed Immigrant Form (IMMI000)
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Proof of Residence (recent Property Tax Assessment, Property
Purchase Agreement, or a Lease Agreement with a valid Driver’s License)
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Completed Tax Form
Consent & Guardianship Agreement if student is not
residing with parent (s)
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Immunization Records for students new to Peel
Region
Transportation
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Only students identified Gifted by
D.P.C.D.S.B. and entering Notre Dame
Pre-IB/IB at Notre Dame C. S. S. in
grade 9 and living more than 4.8 Km
from the school are entitled to busing
Students otherwise provide own
transportation
HOW DO I STUDY FOR SSATUPPER LEVEL TEST?
• The test is an aptitude test. It will be administered in our
school. Please do not sign up for the test with any other
organizations or companies. Every applicant has to take
the test at our school to be eligible for the selection
process (previously taken SSAT tests will not be taken
into consideration).
• Do not place too much stress on your child and have
them ‘study’ for the test. Getting acquainted with the
format may be a good idea (please Google search for the
formats of the test or visit www.ssat.org ). You can also
visit www.prepskills.com ( the company that will
administer our SSAT test). There are also
preparation/study books available (bookstores, online
bookstores).
• We do not endorse any study materials.
• We rarely have a big discrepancy between the Report
Card marks and the test results.
HOW DO I CHECK MY APPLICATION STATUS?
• You will be assigned an identification
number on your Preliminary Application.
• Please refer to our IB website for
programme updates and your child’s
status.
• We will use this assigned number to let
you know the status of your application
on our website
(http://www.dpcdsb.org/NDAME/Guidance+Cou
rses/IB+Program/).
• Acceptance of students will be posted by
December 18th.
PRELIMINARY APPLICATION
TIMELINE
Go to http://www.dpcdsb.org/NDAME/Guidance+Courses/IB+Program/ for
any information or guidance through available forms.
• November 6th – Pre-IB Preliminary Applications with their last Grade 7
Report Card and $25 cheque due (in person only –> Student Services
Office/Guidance or Main office).
• November 14 (Saturday) – Secondary School Admission Test - Upper
Level 10:30am
• December 11 – Offers of admission announced.
• Week of December 14 – Accpted students pickup registration package.
• January 8 - Full application due date.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT AND LATER DATES ARE
TENTATIVE. THEY DEPEND ON US BEING ABLE TO PROCESS THE DATA BY THE
DATES.
Questions?