International Baccalaureate Diploma
Program
Miami Beach Senior High School- Informational Meeting
October 24, 2013
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme at
Miami Beach Senior High
John Donohue- Principal
Chandrell Larkin- AP Curriculum
Carlos Rodriguez- IB Coordinator
David Guthrie- Scholar’s Academy
Jennifer Erickson- IB Secretary
What is the IB Diploma Programme?
• The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically
challenging and balanced programme of education with final
examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for
success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to
address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of students. The programme, has gained recognition
and respect from the world’s leading universities.
IB Program at Beach High
• The IB Program is a two year program starting in 11th grade.
• Applications to the Program are accepted starting in December of the
student’s sophomore year.
• You must live in the Miami Beach Senior High Feeder pattern to be eligible
to enter the IB Program. We are not a Magnet Program.
• A student can start in any academy at Miami Beach High School and still be
able to enter the IB program in their junior year.
• A student entering the IB Program must have successfully completed
Algebra 2 and Geometry.
Benefits of the IB Diploma
Programme
• An IB education encourages
international-mindedness
and the cultivation of a
rigorous, inquiring intellect.
• As an IB student, your child
will learn a second
language—a requisite for
success in an increasinglyglobalized 21st century
economy.
• Your child will be encouraged to ask
the tough questions, to reflect
critically, and to develop formidable
research skills—to learn how to learn.
And IB programme encourage
community service—so that the
lessons of the classroom can be tested
in the world at large.
• “Concurrency of learning”: As
students mature and further develop
their thinking skills, they explore the
disciplines in increasing depth and
realize how they are linked to each
other and to local and global issues.
Benefits of the IB Diploma
• The State of Florida
waives traditional
graduation requirements
for students who
complete the IB
Diploma, and Florida
public colleges and
universities grant IB
Diploma graduates up to
sophomore standing.
IB at Miami Beach Sr. High
• The IB World Diploma Passing rate is 78%
• The First two IB Graduating classes at Miami Beach High School have
achieved passing rates of 82% and 89%
• ALL IB Graduates at Miami Beach High School have graduated with
honors with most being in the top 5% of their graduating class.
IB Seniors College Acceptances
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University of Michigan
Georgia Institute of Technology
Cornell University
Georgetown University
Duke University
University of California- Berkeley
University of Texas- Austin
Vanderbilt University
Northwestern University
University of Maryland
Tulane University
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University of Southern California
Wake Forest University
Syracuse University
Boston College
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Boston University
University of Florida
New York University
Emory University
University of Miami
George Washington University
IB Diploma Programme at a Glance
CAS Project and
Activities
Theory of Knowledge
paper
Extended Essay
IB Diploma Curriculum Programme
Freshmen
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Honors English 1
Honors English 2
AP English Literature
IB English HL
AP World History
AP European History
or AP Comp. Govt
Honors Chemistry or
Honors Physics or AP
Biology or AP Chemistry
AP US History
AP Chemistry or
IB Biology SL
IB History of Americas
HL
IB Chemistry HL or
IB Biology SL
Honors Geometry or
Honors Algebra 2
Spanish 2 or higher or
Portuguese 2 or higher or
French 2 or higher
Honors Algebra 2 or
Pre Calculus
AP Spanish / IB Spanish SL,
IB Portuguese SL,
AP French / IB French SL
IB Math Studies SL or
AP Calculus AB
IB Spanish HL/SL,
IB Portuguese HL or
IB French HL/SL
IB Mathematics SL or IB
Math Studies SL
Pre-IB Inquiry Skills
Elective
Elective
Elective
IB Psychology SL,
IB Music HL/SL or
AP Human Geography
IB Geography SL
Extended Essay/TOK
IB Psychology SL ,
IB Music HL/SL or
IB Human Geography
HL/SL
TOK/Test Prep
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Honors Biology or
Honors Chemistry
Spanish 1 or higher or
Portuguese 1 or higher
IB Program
Science- Engineering- Medicine
suggested courses
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Higher Levels
English Literature
History of Americas
Chemistry
• Standard Levels
• Spanish, French, Portuguese
• Mathematics
and one from the following
• Human Geography
• Music
• Psychology
Non IB elective
Honors Physics, Pre Calculus,
AP Calculus AB, Debate, Internship
IB Program
Liberal Arts Major
suggested courses
• Higher Levels
• Standard Levels
• English Literature
• History of the Americas
• Math Studies
• Biology
One from the Following
• Spanish or French
• Human Geography
• Music
One from the following
• Spanish, French or Portuguese
• Human Geography
• Psychology
• Music
Non IB Electives
Debate, Jazz Ensemble, Internship
To Earn the IB Diploma
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4,000 word Extended Essay
1,000 word Theory Of Knowledge paper.
CAS Project- 150 hours of Creativity, Action and Service.
Complete all IB Internal Assessments
Take exams in the 6 different subject areas
Accumulate at least 24 points total in the six assessments.
Assessments are graded on a1-7 point scale.
Who Should Apply?
IB learners strive to be:
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Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
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Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
FAQ’s
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The IB Program sounds like a lot off extra work. What are the advantages of enrolling
in the IB Program?
Students with IB Diplomas, who now attend universities, report that their
involvement with IB has given them the tools needed to succeed at university and
to make the most of their post-secondary education. In particular, students
comment on their sense of preparedness, their self-confidence, their research
skills, their ability to manage their time, and their willingness to be actively
engaged in their own learning. Even more importantly, they have developed a
sense of the world around them, their responsibility to it, and the skills with which
to embrace the complexities of life. The IBO often employs a variety of phrases to
describe these traits and abilities: "learning how to learn", "life-long learners",
"critical and compassionate thinkers", and, "informed participants in local and
world affairs".
FAQ’s
• What is the average amount of time one should expect to
spend on homework each night in IB? How should we study?
From one to four hours per night: your study style is your
own, but it is advisable to exercise good time-management
skills.
FAQ’s
• Does the IB Diploma Program satisfy my State requirements
for receiving a high school degree?
• Yes, as long as the student meets all the requirements of the IB Diploma
program, he/she will meet all the requirements for a state of Florida
diploma. They will also qualify for the state’s Bright future program. If the
student withdraws from the IB program before graduation or fails to
complete the requirements demanded by the IB Diploma program, then
they will need to complete certain state mandated courses such as US
Government and economics.
FAQ’s
• What is “CAS”?
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CAS stands for Creativity-Action-Service. In order to successfully complete
the IB Diploma Program, each student must have documented equal
creative-action-service involvement in activities outside the classroom
that are devoted to school, local, and, international communities. The
commitment(s) should equal a total of150 hours. CAS project must take
place during the eighteen months between the beginning of junior year
and second semester senior year.
FAQ’s
• What is the “Extended Essay”?
• The Extended Essay is a 4,000 word piece of original research
conducted by each IB Diploma candidate. It is completed
between first semester of junior year and first semester of
senior year. The student researches and writes on a topic of
his/her choosing, and has an Extended Essay Coordinator, as
well as an Extended Essay Advisor to help with the essay.
FAQ’s
• What is “Theory of Knowledge”?
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Theory of Knowledge, or TOK, is a seminar-type course that
explores the linkages between subject areas (courses). It is
part existential, philosophical, psychological and
metaphysical. It, also, is taken between second semester
junior year and first semester senior year. Students submit a
presentation-tape and reflective paper, in order to
successfully complete the course.
FAQ’s
• How does the IB curriculum compare to AP?
• The IB curriculum is a rigorous well balanced one. Students
must complete ALL prescribed courses as well as the EE, CAS
project and TOK class. It is the well rounded nature of the IB
program that colleges and universities value.
• All IB classes are weighted the same as AP ones. Some
universities give credit for passing specific IB classes just as
they do AP.
IB Applications
• Deadline January 10, 2014
• Link to applications
– miamibeachhigh.schoolwires.com
• Applications will be available starting December 1st.