International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in North America

2. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Hillsborough High School Hillsborough High School C. Leon King High School C. Leon King High School T. R. Robinson High School T. R. Robinson High School Strawberry Crest High School Strawberry Crest High School

3. 348 Canadian Schools 348 Canadian Schools 1,568 US Schools 1,568 US Schools IB World Schools in North America: 1,916 schools IB World Schools in North America: 1,916 schools 3,911 IB schools in 146 countries throughout the world 3,911 IB schools in 146 countries throughout the world Nov 2010

4. What is the IB Programme? What is the IB Programme? History History Magnet Magnet Course Work Course Work The IB is not just about belonging to a school; it is about belonging to a world network of like-minded people who have a common experience and the capacity to change the world for the better. The IB is not just about belonging to a school; it is about belonging to a world network of like-minded people who have a common experience and the capacity to change the world for the better. -Ian Hill, Deputy Director General of the International Baccalaureate Organization, Supertest , 2005 -Ian Hill, Deputy Director General of the International Baccalaureate Organization, Supertest , 2005

5. IB Learner Profile IB Learner Profile IB Programmes aim to develop internationally minded people who are striving to become: IB Programmes aim to develop internationally minded people who are striving to become: Inquirers Inquirers Knowledgeable Knowledgeable Thinkers Thinkers Communicators Communicators Risk-takers Risk-takers Principled Principled Caring Caring Open-minded Open-minded Well-balanced Well-balanced Reflective Reflective

6. Academics Academics 4 years of each: 4 years of each: English English Foreign Language Foreign Language French or Spanish French or Spanish Mathematics Mathematics Social Studies Social Studies Science Science Biology, Chemistry, & Physics Biology, Chemistry, & Physics Other courses: Inquiry Skills Theory of Knowledge IB Elective Second Science Psychology Economics Art Traditional Electives

7. AT Robinson. AT Robinson. INTERESTING ELECTIVES INTERESTING ELECTIVES ROTC ROTC TV Production TV Production Journalism Journalism Culinary Operations Culinary Operations Web Design / Computers Web Design / Computers Band / Chorus / Orchestra Band / Chorus / Orchestra Drama Drama Art Art Team Sports /Weight Training / Soccer / Basketball Team Sports /Weight Training / Soccer / Basketball Aerospace/ Latin/ Law Studies / Psychology Aerospace/ Latin/ Law Studies / Psychology

8. Special Features Special Features World-wide curriculum World-wide curriculum Research class- study hall Research class- study hall Rotating Schedule Rotating Schedule Teachers available before & after school Teachers available before & after school IB Coordinator, IB Counselor, and College and Career Counselor IB Coordinator, IB Counselor, and College and Career Counselor Transportation to and from school Transportation to and from school No physical education No physical education

9. Period 1 50 min. 2 50 min. 3 50 min. 4 50 min. 5 50 min. 6 50 min. 7 50 min. Traditional Schedule Traditional Schedule meets everyday IB Schedule IB Schedule meets every other day Period 1 90 min. 2 90 min. 3 90 min. Study Hall 90 min. DAY ONE DAY ONE DAY TWO DAY TWO Period 1 90 min. 2 90 min. 3 90 min. Study Hall 90 min.

10. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT Robinson High School EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT Robinson High School CLUBS CLUBS Student Government Student Government Science Club Science Club Starlets Starlets Various Honor Societies Various Honor Societies Speech and Debate Speech and Debate Math League Math League Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fellowship of Christian Athletes Various Service Clubs Various Service Clubs Karaoke Karaoke Future Business Leaders of America Future Business Leaders of America Aeroknights Aeroknights Future Doctors of America Future Doctors of America Knightmare Knightmare Bowling Club Bowling Club Drama Drama Model UN Model UN UNICEF UNICEF Historical Society Historical Society Order of the Phoenix Order of the Phoenix Photography Photography SPORTS SPORTS Football Football Cheerleading Cheerleading Volleyball Volleyball Cross Country Cross Country Swimming Swimming Golf Golf Track Track Soccer Soccer Flag Football Flag Football Baseball Baseball Softball Softball Tennis Tennis Basketball Basketball Wrestling Wrestling Lacrosse Lacrosse

11. And FUN ACTIVITIES And FUN ACTIVITIES Homecoming Game and Dance Homecoming Game and Dance Pep Rallies Pep Rallies Concerts and Plays Concerts and Plays IB Parties IB Parties Great American Teach-In Great American Teach-In Field Trips Field Trips Relay for Life Relay for Life Ice Cream Socials Ice Cream Socials

12. Benefits of IB Benefits of IB IB students are.. IB students are.. more engaged in high school more engaged in high school more prepared for college more prepared for college more likely to succeed in college more likely to succeed in college Colleges recognize the value of IB and seek IB students Colleges recognize the value of IB and seek IB students

13. Benefits of IB Benefits of IB Strong college applicants Strong college applicants IB students more likely to be admitted to selective universities IB students more likely to be admitted to selective universities Scholarship opportunities Scholarship opportunities Possibility of over 30 university credits Possibility of over 30 university credits

14. IB, AP or Dual Enrollment? IB, AP or Dual Enrollment? International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement Advanced Placement Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Rigorous Content Rigorous Content Rigorous Content Total Program (all subjects taught at IB level) Individual Courses Selected by Student Individual Courses Selected by Student Score Assigned Based on Test Score Assigned Based on Test Score Assigned at Teachers Discretion Evaluated by colleges for college credit Evaluated by colleges for college credit Evaluated by colleges for college credit International Standards National Standards School-wide Standards IB Students may take IB, AP and Dual Enrollment courses AP Students may take AP and Dual Enrollment courses Dual Enrollment Students may take AP and Dual Enrollment courses

15. University or College Average Acceptance Rate IB Acceptance Rate University of Florida 42% 82% Florida State University 60% 92% Brown University 9% 18% Columbia University 9% 13% Harvard University 7% 10% New York University 30% 57% University of Miami 30% 72% Cornell University 18% 31% Duke University 16% 28% University of Pennsylvania 14% 24% Yale University 7% 18% University of Central Florida 47% 90% University of California -Los Angeles 23% 48% Princeton University 8% 16%

17. Who chooses IB? Who chooses IB? Students who are highly motivated Students who are highly motivated Students who are academically talented Students who are academically talented Students willing to challenge themselves in all subjects Students willing to challenge themselves in all subjects Students who want to experience a world-wide curriculum Students who want to experience a world-wide curriculum Students who wish to surround themselves with others of like goals Students who wish to surround themselves with others of like goals

18. Selection Criteria Selection Criteria GPA GPA Academic subjects from 7 th grade and first part of 8 th grade Academic subjects from 7 th grade and first part of 8 th grade Test Scores Test Scores Standardized reading and math test scores from 6 th and/or 7 th grade Standardized reading and math test scores from 6 th and/or 7 th grade Writing Sample Writing Sample HCPS students will take a writing assessment at school in November. HCPS students will take a writing assessment at school in November. Private school students will attend a writing session Dec 6 (Middleton HS), Dec 9 (Leto HS), or Jan 10 (Tampa Bay Tech HS) Private school students will attend a writing session Dec 6 (Middleton HS), Dec 9 (Leto HS), or Jan 10 (Tampa Bay Tech HS) Algebra I or Algebra I Honors required. Algebra I or Algebra I Honors required.

19. How do I know IB is right for me? How do I know IB is right for me? Talk to your parents,counselor, teachers Talk to your parents,counselor, teachers Attend the IB Information Session, Saturday, November 8 At 9:00 AM Robinson HS with your parents Attend the IB Information Session, Saturday, November 8 At 9:00 AM Robinson HS with your parents Shadow (10/14,10/30, 11/6, 11/18, 12/3, 12/18) Shadow (10/14,10/30, 11/6, 11/18, 12/3, 12/18) Call for an appointment Call for an appointment Notify your school three days in advance Notify your school three days in advance You must provide your own transportation You must provide your own transportation Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch Times at RHS 7:25 2:45 Times at RHS 7:25 2:45

20. Answers to FAQs Answers to FAQs Algebra I is required Algebra I is required Physical Science Honors and a foreign language are not required Physical Science Honors and a foreign language are not required Apply to Magnet Programs online Apply to Magnet Programs online November 12 December 17 and then final decision is made in March November 12 December 17 and then final decision is made in March

21. Apply online: November 12 - December 17 www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/magnet