International Baccalaureate Program
Cherokee Trail High School
What is an IB student?
IB students strive to be…
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Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
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Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
IB Learner Profile
IB Today
Over 70,000 IB Diploma Candidates
world-wide in 2013
More than 2400 IB Diploma Programs in
the world (North American has 61%)
More than 1200 IB Diploma Programs in
North America
33 IB Diploma Programs in Colorado high
schools
IB in the United States
13 states have legislation specific to
scholarship/tuition waivers for IB students,
similar to Colorado law
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Colorado: IB Diploma=minimum 24 credits to
state universities (Mines excepted)
36 states have IB-specific legislation.
Most universities have institutional policies
regarding IB that are not tied to legislation
For information on universities that
recognize the IB, and details on their
recognition policies, please contact us at
recognition@ibo.org.
Diploma Programme
the curriculum
group 1
Group 1
English (HL)
Group 2
language A1
group 2
group 3
second
language
experimental
sciences
group 4
extended
essay
Theory of
Knowledge
creativity, action,
service
the arts
subject
from groups
1 through 5
group 6
individuals and
societies
French (SL)
Latin (SL)
Spanish (SL)
Group 3
History of Americas (HL)
Group 4
Biology (HL)
Chemistry (HL)
Physics (HL)
Group 5
mathematics
Math SL
Math HL
Math Studies (SL)
group 5 Group 6
Visual Arts (SL & HL)
Business Management (SL)
Design Technology (SL)
Music Theory (SL)
Psychology (SL)
© IBO 2003
Theatre (SL & HL)
Diploma Programme
The whole person
Creativity, action, service (CAS)
helps students become responsible,
compassionate citizens
© IBO 2003
Diploma Programme
Theory of Knowledge
extended essay
Theory of
Knowledge
creativity, action,
service
(TOK)
stimulates critical
reflection on
knowledge and
experience
students examine the
grounds for moral,
political and aesthetic
judgments
© IBO 2003
Diploma Programme
Extended essay
(4,000 words or less)
Acquaints diploma candidates with the
kind of independent research and
writing skills expected by universities.
Subject is chosen by the student.
Teacher advises.
© IBO 2006
IB & AP
IB Elements
☺ Courses and Exams
☺ Teacher development
☺ Centrally moderated assessment
☺ TOK/CAS/Extended Essay
☺ International recognition
☺ IB Diploma
☺ 162 Exams, 51 Disciplines
☺ At least 24 hours college credit (CO)
☺ Program of study
☺ Internal and external assessment
AP Elements
☺ Courses and Exams
☺ Teacher development
☺ Centralized assessment
☺ Scholar awards
☺ International recognition
☺ AP International Diploma
☺ 34 Exams, 19 Disciplines
☺ College credit varies
☺ Individual course selection
☺ External assessment
“IB courses and exams are recognized at over 1,700 North American
colleges & universities. Nearly 120 postsecondary institutions now grant a
full year of credit or its equivalent to students who have earned the IB
Diploma.”
IB & College Board
Why IB?
IB Curriculum educates the entire student
The world is getting smaller
IB Mission
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring,
knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create world a
better and more peaceful through intercultural understanding and
respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and
international organizations to develop challenging programmes of
international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become
active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that
other people, with their differences, can also be right.
What to Expect…
PIB English: International curriculum
developed as foundation for IB English
Other Courses: Identical to Honors
curriculum
The rigor of PIB and Honors is identical.
Weighted classes
Attentiveness to work ethic and motivation
No Spanish? That’s okay—PIB Spanish 1
Sample PIB 9th Grade Schedule
First Semester
Credit
Second Semester
Credit
PIB English 9
.5
PIB English 9
.5
Geometry/Pre-Calculus
Honors
.5
Geometry/Pre-Calculus
Honors
.5
AP Human Geography
.5
AP Human Geography
.5
Honors Biology
.5
Honors Biology
.5
Weight Training
.5
Health
.5
Spanish 2
.5
Spanish 2
.5
Foundations of Art
.5
Drawing and Painting
.5
Freshmen Seminar
.25
Off
n/a
Total Credits Earned
3.75
Total Credits Earned
3.5
You are eligible to apply for
Cherokee Trail Pre-IB if you…
…are in the 8th grade and live in the
CTHS attendance area, some
exceptions apply.
…are in good academic standing
…have parents/guardians who support
your decision to apply.
Other considerations
Grade point average
Application
Teacher recommendations
Dates and Deadlines
Pre-IB applications are available
online on the CTHS website
Deadline to submit completed
forms to the CTHS IB Office:
February 28th
(Complete instructions are on the application).
Julian Jones: IB Coordinator
jjones81@cherrycreekschools.org