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a journey of self exploration and reflection......
a course of study for motivated students who are determined to do their best work…..
for students who are willing to be organized to complete their school work while leading a full , balanced life……… for students who have a strong commitment to learning in and beyond the classroom….
Full IB students are 21% more likely to be admitted into selective and highly selective universities*
*Based on a 2011 DP destination survey
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DOES NOT SCREEN STUDENTS FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM-
STUDENTS SELF-SELECT BY INDICATING INTENT ON THEIR GRADE 11
REGISTRATION FORM.

 Group 1: Language and Literature (English, French TBD)
 Group 2: Language Acquisition (World languages/classical languages)
 Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Social Studies)
 Group 4: Sciences
 Group 5: Mathematics
 Group 6: Arts
 CORE: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Action and Service (CAS), Extended Essay

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Group 1: English 11 IB, English 12 IB
Group 2: IB Levels 4 and higher: Chinese, French, German,
Latin, Russian, Spanish
Group 3: Economics Systems IB, Economics 2 IB, History of
Americas IB, 20 th Century Topics IB, Political philosophy IB
Group 4: Biology SL/HL IB, Chemistry SL/HL IB, Physics
SL/HL IB
Group 5: Advanced Topics HL IB, Calculus SL IB, Math
Studies SL IB
Arts: Dance IB SL/HL, Music IB SL/HL, Visual Arts IB SL/HL
SL: Standard Level (Exam available after 1 year of study)
HL: Higher Level (Exam requires 2 year s of study)

 Students select and take six IB exams over the course of grade 11 and 12 to count towards their Diploma- Exams are offered in May ( any number of exams may be taken but would need to be registered as ‘Additional’)
 One of the following combinations is needed for the selected six:
4 HL Exams+ 2 SL Exams OR
3 HL Exams+ 3 SL Exams
 1 exam from each of Groups 1-6 OR
 1 exam from each of groups 1-5, with the sixth exam being a second exam from groups 1-5)

 IB Exams are available ONLY to grade 11 and 12 students
 Full IB Diploma Juniors may have ONLY up to two SL exams count towards their Diploma (any number of exams may be taken as “Additional Exams”, students must indicate this during registration)
 Juniors typically may sign up for SL exams only
 Students must be enrolled in an IB class to test
(Exceptions: UMTYMP students, school supported self taught language students)

 Take the Theory of Knowledge (TOK)class during second semester of the junior year and continue taking the class first semester of the senior year

 Complete an Extended essay: The extended essay is an independent research paper, not to exceed 4000 words
,that students write on a topic of their choice between junior and senior years
 Students select a faculty member as their adviser for the extended essay who will support the process

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Fulfill CAS Requirements:
CAS is an acronym for Creativity, Action and Service
Students must involve themselves in C reative projects, involve themselves in physical A ctivities beyond their comfort zone and involve themselves in community S ervice activities.
About a total of 150 hours with a reasonable balance between the three is expected.
Students may start during the summer of their sophomore year and continue accumulating hours till almost the end of their senior year
Students complete CAS reflections through an online platform
The school has a designated CAS coordinator to support this requirement

 At the end of the Grade 10 year when students register for classes for their junior year, students will be asked to indicate their intent to pursue the Full IB diploma on the registration form
 Students will be expected to have requested the TOK class as well
 Such students will be placed in the Junior IB advisory and will continue in the senior IB advisory as a cohort
 At the end of the junior year students will be expected to make a commitment to continue with the program

 PhysicalEducation: Half a year
 Technology: Half a year
 Art: Year long
Full IB students will be supported to meet all the required graduation credits through independent study IF needed.