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Students will eventually take 6 IB courses from the hexagon below

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In grade 10, students satisfy certain core requirements of the Ontario Diploma while receiving enrichment in IB core courses
In grade 9, students completed their Physical
Education and Geography requirements, as well as some elective requirements
Ways courses are enriched: courses will feature enhanced content as well as be delivered at a faster pace than their Ontario counterparts

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All courses are meant to prepare students for the challenge of the IB Diploma courses which officially begin in grade 11
Students must develop skills for success now, if they haven’t already, that will allow them to excel in IB, and high school in general
The Literacy Test – all grade 10 students do the Literacy Test on April 11 th
Which brings us to…

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Toward the end of Grade 10, students will start to make important decisions about what courses they will take next year
Some courses they choose next year will have
IB Standard Level exams attached to them
Some students are already in grade 11 IB prep courses which will culminate next year
Start thinking about exams, levels, and implications

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Students will take at least 3 exams at HL
(Higher Level) in grade 12
Students will take 2-3 exams at SL
(Standard Level) over grade 11 and 12
Altogether, these courses will be evaluated to give a total Diploma score out of 42, with 3 additional points for ToK and the Extended Essay

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Colonel By has homework…you may have noticed this from last year 
Homework time can vary throughout the year, often increasing around reporting periods
Staying on top of homework is an important step to being successful
Be involved with your child

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Students who are involved, or have parents involved with school, tend to place more importance on school
Parents will have an opportunity to join our IB Parent Volunteer group
Students can find many clubs, teams, and intramural activities to join

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Your child may be different this
September than they were last
September…
Keep the lines of communication open (IB
Coordinator, Guidance Counsellors,
Teachers, Vice Principals, Principal)
Home support…and cookies or ice cream or both

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IB can be a very rewarding challenge, but finding a balance of work and outside activities is very important
Understand that being excellent does not necessarily mean being perfect
“Be perfect/excellent in the time you have.”

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Students are encouraged to seek out their teachers for help and, if needed, to seek out tutors at school
Guidance can point your child in the direction of a tutor
Many departments have their own allotted extra help times

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