Group 1: Language Al
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Pre-IB English 9 Honors
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Pre-IB English 10 Honors
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IB English 11
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IB/AP English 12
English: (HL) IB English is a two-year course
which will culminate in a four-hour, two-question examination at the end of
their senior year. Students will also produce two papers for submission to
IB, and will present four taped oral presentations before the teacher (2 of
which are forwarded to IB). During the 11th grade, the focus of
the course will be on World Literature in translation and American
Literature in the genres of prose and drama. 11th graders will
study the four modes of discourse; expository, persuasive, narrative, and
descriptive. A grade of “C” or better in IB English 11 AND teacher
recommendation is required for enrollment in IB/AP English 12. During the
senior year, students will study English literature, focusing primarily on
poetry (5 poets in particular), the art of drama, as well as the novel and
other prose styles. The summer research assignment and reading prior to the
11th and 12th grades is required for enrollment. The
summer enrichment course may be used to meet this requirement.
Group 2: Language B
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Pre-IB Latin 1
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Pre-IB Latin 2
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IB Latin 3
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IB Latin 4
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Pre-IB Spanish 1
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Pre-IB Spanish 2
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IB Spanish 3
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IB Spanish 4
Latin:
(SL) A two year course of study, IB Latin covers such original works as
Argonautica, De Bello GaIIico, Book I by Caesar, and Cicero’s In Catilinam.
Students must have either taken Latin 1 and Latin 2 or IB Honors Latin 1 in
order to enroll in the course. The course has both internal
(papers/projects) and external (examination) assessments. A grade of “C” or
better in IB Latin 3 AND teacher recommendation is required for enrollment
in IB Latin 4.
Spanish:
(SL) IB Spanish is a two year course of study which will be assessed by a
formal examination at the end of the senior year. The exam includes a
250-word essay and an oral component. The IB Spanish course will include a
complete grammatical review within the context of listening, speaking,
reading and writing activities in the Spanish language. Students must
successfully complete Pre-IB Spanish 1 and Pre-IB Spanish 2 in order to
enroll in the course. (Students who complete Spanish 1 & 2 may enroll with
teacher recommendation and IB Coordinator approval.) A grade of "C" or
better in IB Spanish 3 AND teacher recommendation is required for
enrollment in IB Spanish 4.
Group
3: Individuals and Societies
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AP World
History
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IB History
of the Americas 1
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IB History
of the Americas 2
History of the Americas: (HL) The IB History of Americas class is a two
year course of study covering a variety of topics in the history of the
nations on the American continents. The
focus of the course will be on the years since the U.S. Civil War. The
course culminates in an examination at the end of the senior year, and also
requires a 2500 word paper on a topic of the
students choice. Students must complete a reading assignment over the summer
preceding the 11th grade year in order to enroll in IB History of the
Americas 1. A grade of "C" or better in IB
History of the Americas 1 AND teacher recommendation is required for
enrollment in IB History of the Americas 2.
Group 4: Experimental Sciences
Pre-IB
(Honors) Biology:
Pre-IB
(Honors) Chemistry: (1 year course, 10th grade). Pre-requisites: Member in
good standing of the Pre-IB Program, "C" or higher in Pre-IB Biology and
teacher recommendation.
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IB Biology 1
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IB Biology 2
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IB Chemistry
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IB Physics 1 & 2
Biology: (HL) IB Biology is studied over two years and covers
topics such as ecology, genetics, human anatomy and physiology,
classification, and kingdoms. The course is assessed both via IB examination
(at the end of the senior year), and through the Group 4 project (an
integrated science project conducted by students and monitored by the
instructor). In order to enroll in the course, students must have taken Pre-IB
Biology (or Biology with an “A”) and Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra
2/Trigonometry (concurrent enrollment in Pre-IB Algebra 2 will be
acceptable).
Chemistry:
(SL) IB Chemistry is covered in one year, and addresses such topics as
measurement, density, physical and chemical properties, energy changes,
atoms, elements and
nomenclature, chemical reactions, the mole, modern atomic theory, bonding,
organic chemistry, gas laws, liquids and solids, and acids and bases. An IB
examination will be taken at the end of the course, and students will
participate in the Group 4 Project (an integrated science project conducted
by students and monitored by the instructor). In order to enroll in the
course, students
must
have taken Pre-IB Physical Science or Chemistry, and Algebra 2 or Honors
Algebra 2/Trigonometry (concurrent enrollment in Pre-IB Algebra 2 will be
acceptable). Because it is a
one-year course, students may take IB Chemistry during either the junior or
senior year.
Physics:
(SL) IB Physics covers many topics including mechanics, history of physics,
optics, relativity, and/or thermodynamics. Students should have completed
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus or Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry and/or be
concurrently enrolled in IB Math Methods. The course culminates in a formal
examination. Students will also complete the Group 4 Project (an integrated
science project conducted by students and monitored by the instructor).
Group 5:
Mathematics
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Algebra 1
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Pre-IB
Enrichment Geometry (a summer school course)
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Geometry
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Algebra 2
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Honors
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
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IB Math
Studies 1
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IB Math
Methods 1
Math Studies:
(SL) A one-year course for the non-math/science major, IB Math Studies
focuses on topics in mathematics equivalent to those covered at the
pre-calculus level. With an emphasis on probability and statistics, the
purpose of the Math Studies course is to give students the opportunity to
see mathematics applied in a variety of contexts. The course culminates in
an examination, and includes a 2000 word research paper, which incorporates
the student's original mathematical analysis of the topic of his choosing.
In order to enroll in the course, students must have completed Algebra 2 (or
Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry), or have completed Geometry and be enrolled
in a math summer enrichment course for the summer preceding the junior year.
Math Methods:
(SL) IB Math Methods is a one year course designed for students pursuing a
math or science related field of study. The course covers many of the topics
addressed in a college-level calculus course, including techniques of
differentiation, integration, and applications. In addition, Math Methods
addresses topics in statistics and probability that a traditional calculus
course would not normally cover. The course culminates in an examination at
the end of the senior year and includes a portfolio assessment. Students
who take Math Methods may also sit for the AP Calculus AB or BC exam. In
order to enroll for IB Math Methods, students must have completed Pre-IB
Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry by the end of the sophomore year.
Group 6: Arts and Electives
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Pre-IB Art 1
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Orchestra
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Band/Marching Band
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Choir
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Stagecraft/Play Production
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IB Theatre
Arts 1
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IB Theatre
Arts 2
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IB Art 1 & 2
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IB Music 1
· IB
Music 2
· IB
Information Technology in a Global Society
Introduction to Theatre Arts:
This class is open to all students who are interested in the performing
arts. This introductory course covers world theatre history, theatre genres,
stage movement, scene productions, and basic acting techniques. Students are
encouraged to participate in the various productions staged throughout the
year.
Stagecraft/Play Production: Course of study includes study and
building of set designs and constructions for various types of world theatre
genres. Students will gets hands on experience in lighting, sound operation,
and set construction for the IB 3 and 4 Advanced Theatre Arts classes and
after school play productions. Students will also be exposed to a variety of
make-up and costuming techniques as well as to some of the business and
financing aspects of the theatre as it applies to the production of dramas.
Students are required to work on various productions throughout the year. A
grade of "C" or better in Pre-IB Introduction to Theatre Arts is required
for enrollment in Pre-IB Stagecraft/Play Production.
Advanced Theatre Arts: This class in world theatre will examine the
theatre as a whole while giving students the opportunities to adopt a
dramaturgical role, as well as experimenting with the directing and
producing of dramas. All students will be required to appear on stage in a
staged production. A grade of "C" or better in Pre-IB Introduction to
Theatre Arts and Pre-IB Stagecraft/Play Production and/or instructor’s
approval is required for enrollment in Advanced Theatre Arts.
Art/Design:
(SL or HL) The IB Art/Design course is a one or two year course, taken at
either SL or HL, where students study various art forms and create a
portfolio representing their
own
original work. Assessment in the course is based largely on this portfolio
and the student's ability to explain both the purpose and the development of
his or her work. Students must have a background in Art and teacher/lB
Coordinator approval in order to enroll in the course.
Music: (SL or HL) IB Music, whether taken at the SL or HL, is a
two-year course of study. Topics covered include the music of non-western
cultures, western music history (Renaissance to Contemporary), theory,
composition and performance. Students at the SL level may choose either
composition OR performance; those studying at the HL must cover both
composition AND performance. The course is assessed both internally
(papers, compositions, and/or taped performance) and externally
(examination). Students taking IB Music will also be prepared for the AP
Music Theory and/or AP Music History examinations. In order to enroll in the
course, students must play an instrument or sing, must read music, and must
commit to the entire two-year course. In addition, it is required that
students are involved in some regular music practice, such as band, choir,
or private lessons of some kind.
Information Technology in a Global Society:
(ITGS) (SL) (HL) ITGS is a one year course focusing on the widespread
impact and significance of technology on society. The course will cover such
topics as Information Technology, Converging Information Technologies,
Networks and the Internet, and the Social and Ethical Significance of
Information Technology and the problems these raise. ITGS examines the
interaction between information, technology and society. The course is
designed to help students develop a systematic problem solving approach to
processing and analyzing information using a range of information tools.
The course also focuses on the impact of modern information technology on
individuals, on relationships among people, and on institutions and
societies. The course is centered on six themes: individuals and
machines/comparisons and interactions; information tools; the social impacts
of information technology; evolution from the past and insight into the
future.
Other IB Courses and Requirements
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Healthful
Living
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Physical
Education
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Theory of
Knowledge (TOK)
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Creativity,
Action, Service (CAS)
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Extended Essay (EE)
Healthful Living:
Either a 1 year course, 9th grade, or a six-week summer school course,
before the 9th grade year. Prerequisites: Admission to the Pre-IB program
(for the summer school course only).
Physical Education:
1 year course, 9th and 10th grade. NOTE: All students must take two years of
P.E. in order to graduate. This requirement may NOT be waived.
Theory of Knowledge:
The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course is central to the IB Diploma Program,
and is required of each IB Diploma candidate. The coursework is covered over
one year, during the second semester of the 11th grade year and the first
semester of the 12th grade. The focus of TOK is on how
people know what they believe that they know. Students will examine the
nature of knowledge in the various academic disciplines, often focusing on
the differences in the nature of knowledge in a specific discipline
(knowledge in mathematics vs. knowledge in science vs. knowledge in history,
etc.). The nature of ethical and aesthetic knowledge will also be
addressed. Assessment is both internal (papers/projects) and external
(formal paper for submission to IB). In addition, the IB Extended Essay will
be monitored through the student's TOK class. TOK will meet outside the
regular school day (probably 2-3 afternoons per week). Specific course
meetings will be announced.
Creativity,
Action and Service: Each IB diploma candidate is required to complete
a total of 150 hours of Creativity, Action and Service during the junior and
senior years. These hours
may
be spent on activities such as participation on an athletic team, student
government, volunteer work for local charity organizations or church groups,
or any other activity for which the student receives no formal
compensation. The time should be roughly divided between the three
categories (Creativity, Action and Service). The student must submit an
approved plan for his/her CAS activity to the CAS coordinator no later than
June of the sophomore year. Throughout the 11th and 12th grade years, the
student is required to monitor and reflect upon his/her CAS hours in a
journal. This CAS activity journal will be monitored periodically by the CAS
coordinator and must be submitted in final form to the IB Program
Coordinator and must be submitted in final form to the IB Program
Coordinator by March of the senior year.
Extended Essay:
Each IB diploma candidate shall complete a 4000 word extended essay on the
topic of his or her choice. The paper does not have to be on a subject
covered in the
student's IB coursework, and ideally should relate to some special interest
of the student. Each student will be assigned a faculty advisor (one with
expertise in the area of the student's essay),
who
will monitor the student's progress on the paper. A rough draft of the
extended essay will be due to the IB Program Coordinator by June of the
junior year, and the final paper will be due no
later than October of the senior year. The extended essay will also be
monitored through the Theory of Knowledge course, where students will
receive credit for its completion and quality.
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