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WHY IB?

SHAWN DOCTOR: IB DP COORDINATOR AT LEANDER HS

SHAWN.DOCTOR@LEANDERISD.ORG

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IB IS IDEAL PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE

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IB HELPS DEVELOP THE WHOLE PERSON

The IB DP is committed to developing graduates who are . . .

Inquirers
Thinkers
Principled
Caring
Balanced

Knowledgeable
Communicators
Open-minded
Risk-takers
Reflective

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WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA PROGRAMME?

The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a challenging two-year curriculum for 11^th and 12^th grade students.

In grades 9-10: on the IB Path (Advanced Classes)

Designed for the highly motivated student seeking educational challenges
A holistic program: students take IB DP courses in ALL core areas

Different from AP, which is a la carte

Can earn college credit, gain scholarships, and help gain admittance to prestigious universities throughout the US and around the world
Available to ALL students in Leander ISD (not just those zoned for Leander HS or Vandegrift HS)

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IB DP Students take 6 IB Subjects and exams in the following groups:

Group 1-Language A:

English: Language & Literature

Group 2-Language B:

French or Spanish

Group 3-Individuals and Societies:

History of the Americas/20^th Century World Topics

Psychology*

Group 4-Experimental Sciences

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Group 5- Mathematics

Math Applications (Pre-Cal and Statistics)

Math Analysis (Pre-Cal and Calculus, etc.)

Group 6-Arts & Electives*

Theatre, Visual Arts, Music, Computer Science

*Student may substitute Psychology or a 2^nd science for Group 6

WHAT COURSES DO I TAKE IN THE IB DP?

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HOW DO I EARN AN IB DIPLOMA?

To earn an IB Diploma, a student must:

Achieve sufficient scores on IB exams for each of the six IB DP Subjects
ALSO: Complete three IB Core Elements

Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS)
Extended Essay
Theory of Knowledge

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HOW DO I PREPARE TO BE AN IB DIPLOMA STUDENT?

IN 8^TH GRADE:

Most IB students are in advanced core classes, including Algebra I.

BUT: if you are not in Alg. I now, it IS still possible to do IB

Be prepared to take 4 years of the same language

(French or Spanish)

Work on good study habits, turning in work on time

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HOW DO I PREPARE TO BE AN IB DIPLOMA STUDENT?

IN 9^TH AND 10^TH GRADE:

All IB students are on the IB Path: advanced classes in all 4 core subject areas, plus foreign language

9^th: Advanced English I, Biology, AP Human Geography, usually advanced Geometry

AVID

10^th: Advanced English II, Chemistry, AP World History, usually advanced Algebra II

Staying on the IB Path is required, because it helps prepare you for the rigor of IB courses junior and senior year, AND it helps teach you how to balance workload

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IB TRANSFER INFORMATION�(I WANT TO DO IB BUT I AM NOT ZONED TO AN IB SCHOOL)

Any student in LISD may transfer to be a part of the IB Diploma Program.

LMS, RBMS, WMS, HMS, SMS, DANIELSON: you transfer to LHS for IB
CPMS: you choose LHS or VHS

Students are encouraged to transfer as 9^th graders to enable them to participate in extracurricular programs and to best prepare for the IB program.
LISD transfer window (to apply for official transfer) is from mid-February to mid-March, 2024: select IB as reason
Transfer will be submitted for approval once you have completed the Statement of Intent Google Form, including all uploaded documents (Signature page, Course Choice Sheet)

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HOW DO I JOIN THE IB PROGRAM?

Anyone that wants to challenge him/herself and get the best college preparation possible can join!
Recommended to attend:

LHS Start to Finish Night Feb 21^st, 2024 5:00-7:30

You can now:

Go to IB at LHS, How to Join page
Fill out the Statement of Intent, including uploading the student/parent signature page

TRANSFERS: You will additionally upload an LHS Course Choice Sheet, AND you will apply for a transfer from the district (select IB as the reason)