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The Extended Essay is an in-depth study of a focused topic chosen from the list of approved Diploma
Programme subjects.
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It provides students with an opportunity to engage in personal research in a topic of his or her choice, under the guidance of a supervisor (a teacher in the school).
This is NOT a personal project. This is not about a passion, rather about an ACADEMIC curiosity.

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It is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity.
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College-bound students often struggle with writing interesting admissions essays that could separate them from other applicants with similar grades and standardized test scores. The
Extended Essay is an ideal opportunity to enter into the recursive writing process required to write an outstanding college admissions essay.
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It provides students with the opportunity to learn how to construct a major piece of structured writing, which ideas and findings are communicated in a reasoned and coherent manner, appropriate to the subject chosen. This skill is one that will most likely be required when students enter college or the workplace.

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Personal Approval required : These will be considered after a formal meeting with Extended Essay Coordinator, Diploma Programme
Coordinator and parents. Please note that these will likely not be approved unless the student has taken or is currently enrolled in a class that actively supports the academic background required to complete this essay:
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Business & Management
Classical Greek & Latin
Computer Science
Dance
Design Technology
Economics
Environmental Systems & Societies
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Film
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Geography
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Human Rights
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ITGS
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Literature & Performance
Peace & Conflict Studies
Sports, Exercise & Health
Science
World Studies
Music
Social & Cultural Anthropology
Psychology
World Religions
Politics
Philosophy

 a piece of independent research on a topic chosen by the student in cooperation with a supervisor in the school.
 chosen from the list of approved Diploma Programme subjects.
 presented as a formal piece of scholarship containing no more than 4,000 words.
 the result of approximately 40 hours of work by the student.
 the student must meet all required deadlines set by the EE team (refer to EE packet).

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It is not a report-card grade; however, it is a
Diploma Programme requirement.
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The students are assessed using a rubric with 11 criteria (refer to EE packet)
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The Extended Essay will be sent out to be assessed externally by experts in the field.

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Students will meet with the Extended Essay
Coordinator bi-weekly during advisory to discuss processes and upcoming deadlines.
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Students will upload documents via Managebac.com where supervisors can communicate with the students about progress, revisions, and questions.
(students will receive training on this)
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Because this is an independent requirement of the
Diploma Programme, class time will not be given to work on this. All research and writing should take place outside of school.

Lia Martel/Matthew
Reid
Matthew Reid
Matthew Reid
Courtney Coady
Bonnie Estes
Esther Thornhill
Kim DiDomenico
Merrilynne Henderson
Sarah Hawkins
Cam Downing
Jill Parker
Jill Hartle
Sam Lawing
John Tate
Lia Martel
Other teachers as needed

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