May 2026 IB Exam Information

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Communication & Rules

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During IB Exams

What IB Exams do I take?

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• You will take an IB exam in EVERY IB course you’re enrolled in.

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• The IBO divides the IB exams in to sections, they refer to as PAPERs
• E.g. Paper 1, Paper 2, etc.

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• Each of these Papers have a different percentage weight towards your total IB score
• Subjects scored on a 7 to 1 scale
• TOK, EE scored on an A to E scale
• CAS scored as Met or Not Met

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• IB Scores can translate into college credit
• And the IB Diploma :)

Do I have to take every IB Exam Paper?

• YES!
• We published the schedule in August.
• All components (IA + Exam Papers) are required to get an IB college-reportable score
• What if I don’t attend?
• You’ll be marked absent
• You’ll need to take an IB style final exam for the class that will count as 20% of your final grade in the MPHS course
• You will not be published as a Diploma candidate at MPHS graduation nor be eligible to wear an IB cord as graduation regalia
• There will be a fee from the State of North Carolina for a missed exam ($123.00)

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See the adverse circumstances slide for more information

In case of emergencies

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Communication is KEY about EMERGENCIES

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• CONTACT MS. DAVIS via ParentSquare as soon as you are safely able to do so
• You’ll have to contact your parent(s)
• You’re parent(s) will be the ones to send Ms. Davis the message
• CALL Myers Park High School at 980-343-5800
• Someone will relay your message to the testing coordinator

Adverse circumstances

(What counts as an emergency?)

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Adverse situations include:

• Police
• Hospital
• Firetruck
• Ambulance

Documentation

• Police report
• Hospitalization record etc.
• Note: Not a doctor’s note

What if I wake up and feel sick?

• Masks are optional; you can wear one if you want

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• If you are under the weather or suffering from allergies (sniffling, sneezing), please consider wearing a mask during testing.

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CMS & MPHS Exam Expectations

AKA: What to do and not do

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CMS & MPHS Student expectations

Exam conduct

You will

• Reasonably prepare (study) to do as best as you can

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• Be actively engaged in the exam
• Try your best
• Do not draw cartoons, make notes, write notes to the IB etc. on your exam�
• Will adhere to academic honesty practices
• Turning in your phone etc.

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CMS & MPHS Student expectations

Arrival & Dismissal

You will

• Communicate with MPHS staff
• About any reason for not arriving at the testing center and
• (If needed) provide the appropriate documentation required by the IBO
• Arrive on time
• Communicate regarding any circumstances that may make you late (See slide 5)

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• Park in designated areas only

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CMS & MPHS Student expectations

Student conduct

You will

• Exemplify the IB Learner Profile�
• Be courteous guests on the PUMC campus
• Be aware of the language you choose to use�
• Adhere to CMS Student Code of Conduct
• It is applicable on PUMC campus & same consequences apply
• E.g. No smoking, vaping, �
• Avoid “playing” on the church grounds

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Balanced ⧫ Reflective ⧫ Risk-taker ⧫ Inquirers ⧫ Communicator ⧫ Caring ⧫ Knowledgeable ⧫ Thinker ⧫ Open-minded ⧫ Principled

CMS & MPHS Exam Policies

Attendance & Absences

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Off Site Testing & School Absences

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• We conduct the majority of our exams off-site from MPHS
• We do this to minimize distractions
• This year, we’re at PUMC – more information on that later

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• On the day(s) of your exam:
• Report to the testing site: you will not be counted absent (excused) if you are present for the exam at the testing site
• You do not need to report to any classes on the day of your exam
• Ms. Stine (attendance secretary) receives a list of who was present for the day
• Your teachers also receive a list of who is testing on that day

What if… I miss an exam?

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• Please refer to the adverse circumstances information for what can qualify as an adverse circumstance
• You will need to provide documentation that Ms. Davis gives to the IBO. It is then up to the IBO IF they approve the reason for your absence and then will give you a “next steps” list
• There are NO MAKE UP IB EXAM DATE(s) for ANY REASON
• If you miss an Exam Paper, there is NO WAY to make it up
• How it impacts IB Scores:
• You’ll receive an IB score of an N (No-show; Non-submission) for that paper
• You’ll receive a total IB score of an N for that subject = NO COLLEGE CREDIT
• How it impacts CMS grades:
• You’ll be marked absent for the day
• You’ll need to take a final exam for that course during final exam week
• The final exam will be an IB style test (all components represented)
• It will be 20% of your FINAL MPHS grade for the course

Location & Logistics

Providence United Methodist Church

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Providence United Methodist Church

Church address:

Providence Campus

2810 Providence Rd Charlotte, NC 28211

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• When driving down Providence towards Uptown, there is no light to turn in to the parking lot – please plan accordingly for morning traffic (which will be heavy!) and there will not be a police officer directing traffic

Logistics

Arrival & Parking

• Give yourself plenty of time to arrive to the church parking lot.

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• Take great care when parking. We are guests on this campus and many may get their first impression of MP from you

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• Be sure to follow all appropriate rules of the road (no speeding, avoiding hitting people etc.)

Consider traffic

• There are no make up exams so arrival on time is essential.

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• Consider how long it will take you to reach the location (if carpooling etc.) and plan to arrive on time

• I cannot admit you once the exam has started.

Eat & Drink Prior to arrival

• No food and/or drinks are allowed in to the examination room(s). This includes coffee, tea, smoothies etc.

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• You may have a CLEAR water bottle by your seat. The bottle must be clear and it must remain on the floor by your testing area

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Parking

• Follow the signs that say IB Exams Parking

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• DO NOT park by the Preschool

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IB Exams Parking

PUMC Mission Center

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• When you arrive, find the Mission Center

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• Wait outside in the vestibule area until you are allowed in the testing room

What to wear

• You must follow CMS/MPHS dress code

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• Dress comfortably
• Layers recommended due to air conditioning

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M26 IB Information

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Exam day procedures

What do I need to bring on exam day?

Mandatory Items:

• Black or blue pen(s)
• No gel pens
• Highlighter(s)
• Graphing Calculator*
• Pencil**

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Optional Items:

• Tissues
• Chapstick
• Mask
• Highlighters
• Straight edge
• Water (clear bottle)

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Prohibited Items

• Cell phone
• Watches
• White out
• Tablets or any electronic device
• Food/beverage***
• Bags (of any kind)
• Notes, textbooks etc.

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*_ Graphing calculators can be used on math, science, & business exams.

Note: Your calculator memory WILL BE CLEARED; charge your calculator the night prior.

** Pencil only for SCIENCE and MATH

*** You may have a clear water bottle

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Prior to entering the exam room

• Arrive with plenty of time. When the testing doors open, testing conditions begin

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NO ELECTRONICS (PHONE, iPAD, watches etc.) are allowed in the testing room

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• This is your last opportunity to look at any notes for the duration of the testing session.

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Entering the exam room

1. Silence
1. Once you enter the exam room, you must remain silent
2. You must remain silent until you have left the examination room and the exam paper is over.
2. Check in
• Confirm you have no access to electronic devices
• Find your assigned seat
1. Seating chart ; Placards on desk with your name
2. You must be in your seats at least 10 minutes before the test begins
3. USE THE RESTROOM BEFORE the start of the exam paper

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At your assigned desk:

• There will be testing materials at your seat
• Cover sheet w/ your IB personal code & info
• Answer booklet*
• Examination paper
• String tag

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IB Stationery

1. IB Materials
1. Cover sheet
2. Examination paper
3. Testing booklet
4. String tag

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IB Stationery

1. IB Materials
1. Cover sheet
2. Examination paper
3. Testing booklet
4. String tag

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IB Stationery

1. IB Materials
1. Cover sheet
2. Examination paper
3. Testing booklet
4. String tag

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IB Stationery

1. IB Materials
1. Cover sheet
2. Examination paper
3. Testing booklet
4. String tag

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Waiting for the exam to start

1. SILENCE�
2. No sharing of materials
1. You may not share your materials (pens, highlighters etc.) with anyone once you have entered the seating area for the exam (lend/borrow before you enter)�
3. Final preparations
• Proctors will assist you with the final preparations for testing
1. This will include clearing your calculator’s memory

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Starting the exam

• Test booklet distribution
• You may not touch until told to do so
• 5 minutes read through the exam
• No writing, highlighting, or using a calculator
• Start of the exam.
• Start and end times will be posted

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SILENCE

During the exam

1. Label your work
1. Number in your answer books�
2. Handwriting
• Must be legible�
3. To correct mistakes…
• Place an “x” or a “line through” the text you do not want graded. Do not waste time in scribbling or erasing it all out �
4. Anything with writing on it must be sent to the IB

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SILENCE

During the exam– continued

5. Make sure you’re taking the exam seriously

• Do not use inappropriate language
• Do not create doodles or drawings that do not address the exam questions
1. Be aware that in Math and (especially) Science, a drawing or graph can be used to answer test questions�

6. Restroom breaks – are monitored

• Must be escorted by a proctor
• Your name and time left table will be recorded and sent to the IBO
• No additional time is given for restroom breaks�

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SILENCE

Finishing the the exam–

1. When you finish, fasten the COVER sheet to your test paper and/or answer booklets using the string tag
1. There is a space on the cover sheet where you will write the section or questions you answered.
2. If you had to do all, write ALL

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• At the end of the exam session:
• Proctors will collect ALL test materials

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SILENCE

Leaving the testing session

• Single Exam Paper Session:
• Gather your things; go safely to your next destination
• Multi Exam Paper Session (AM or PM):
• There will be a small break for you to visit the restroom, hang out outside, have a snack
• You may not leave the church grounds, use your cell phones, access review material
• You will be called back in for the next paper
• If you have an AM and PM testing session on the same day
• You may leave and return at the arrival time for the PM exam
• Eat lunch prior to returning

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M26 IB Information

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Exam schedule

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Diploma and Course Candidates

• Diploma & Course candidates are required to appear for examinations
• Even if you’re a Diploma student taking courses not towards your IB Diploma, you still need to appear for your exams (See Slide 3)

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M25 Examination schedule

• MPHS IB exams link (shows AP exams)
• Published in August
• AP & IB Exam Conflict
• THERE ARE NO MAKE UP IB EXAMS

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Must be on site and waiting at the doors by:

AM exams- 8:15 AM

PM exams- 12:15 PM

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Tuesday, April 29

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• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

Wednesday April 30

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Thursday May 1

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

Friday May 2

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Monday May 5

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• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

Tuesday May 6

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

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Wednesday, May 7

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Thursday, May 8

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Friday, May 9

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Monday May 12

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Tuesday, May 13

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Wednesday, May 14

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Thursday, May 15

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Friday May 16

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Monday, May 19

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Tuesday, May 20

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

Wednesday, May 21

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Note that you should be waiting outside by this time. The testing doors will open at this time

• Those with approved IBO accommodations will be notified of their arrival times separately
• Those with needs to reschedule examinations will be notified of their exams separately

M25 IB Information for Ms. Davis

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• Fill out the M25 Information for IB testing for MPHS form by April 10, 2025

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M25 IB Information

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Creativity, Activity, & Service

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CAS = Diploma candidate

• Reminder: Last day to record CAS is 7pm on May 15th.
• You must have “Met” CAS to be considered a Diploma candidate
• Wear a cord at graduation
• Have you name printed in the graduation ceremony as a Diploma candidate

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Note that MPHS informs colleges of change in status!

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M25 IB Scores– SENIORS both Diploma and Course

• These scores for individual subject(s) may earn your credit at your institution
• CHECK WITH YOUR INSTITUTION
• You will need to fill out the M25 Request to send IB scores eto my college/university form by May 15, 2025 to indicate your request.

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