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Welcome to our

IB Information Session

Thursday September 29, 2022

7:00 pm

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Prayer for a new beginning

Please say this with us.

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Land Acknowledgement

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Welcome from our Principal

Mrs. Magee

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Information Session Presenters

IB DP Coordinators

Suzanne Regimbal

suzanne.regimbal@tcdsb.org

Stephanie Silliker

stephanie.silliker@tcdsb.org

Note: Google Slide Deck of this presentation will be available on our IB website

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Agenda

Introductions and Presentation on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Information about the Application Process via SOAR

Opportunity for Questions

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Visit our IB website for more details!

http://www.ibstjohnpaulii.com/

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IB By The Numbers

You will be part of something bigger ...

IB is found in over 150 countries

57,000+ trained IB teachers worldwide

356 schools in Canada that offer IB

186 offer the IB Diploma Programme

4 within TCDSB

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Why do IB?

99% of Universities world wide recognize IB
In Canada – early admission, transfer credits, entrance scholarships
40% of students exit university after first year; only 15 % of IB students exit after their first year

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IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

www.ibo.org

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The Diploma

Model

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The Diploma Programme Model Deconstructed

At the centre is the STUDENT

Moving outward is the LEARNER PROFILE, ten qualities and characteristics that define an IB Education

APPROACHES TO TEACHING AND LEARNING follow by providing a framework for curriculum

Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service are the IB Core. It is this component that distinguishes IB from other programs such as AP

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The Diploma Programme Model Deconstructed

The 6 SUBJECT GROUPS come next. They include:

Studies in Language and Literature (English)
Language Acquisition (French)
Individuals and Societies (Business, History)
The Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science)
Mathematics
The Arts (Music, Visual Arts)

Students take courses in these subject areas, with some variances, over two years.

INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS completes the model and unifies all the other components.

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What happens in Grade 9 and 10?

Students will enter a two year junior preparatory program designed to introduce them to the IB and to prepare them for academic success. It is a stepping stone to IB.

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JP is designed to:

Give students a chance to “test the IB waters” and see if IB is the right fit for them

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2. Focus on the learning skills and study habits that will help students be successful in their learning

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Who are IB Students? Ask yourself, does this sound like YOU?

You learn quickly
You have strong literacy, numeracy, and problem solving skills
You are curious
You like to learn
You possess a solid work ethic (hopefully!)
You work at or above grade level in every subject
You can work independently and collaborate well with others
You like to get involved
You are a leader

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What does JP look like in Grade 9?

You will take enriched classes in:

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What does JP look like in Grade 10?

You will continue to take enriched classes in:

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And you will take enrichment in

History

Religion

(as a preparation for Theory of Knowledge)

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Students “fast track” math in Grade 10

•Semester 1 – MPM 2DE (grade 10)

•Semester 2 – MCR 3U4 (grade 11)

WHY???

•to mirror other IB schools in Ontario

•to ensure all IB students meet OSSD and University Math Requirements

• to cover all required IB curriculum in the time allocated

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What are my choices after Junior Prep Program ?

IB Diploma Programme

Academic Stream

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Our graduates have ...

Earned prestigious National and Provincial Scholarships such as the Loran and Schulich Scholarships

Earned prestigious Chancellors and President’s Awards at most universities in Ontario including Ryerson, University of Toronto, Ottawa, McMaster, and University of Waterloo

Been accepted to universities all over Ontario, Canada, the US and Europe

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Our students have been accepted to:

•University of Toronto

•York University – Schulich School of Business

•Queen’s University

•University of Ottawa

•University of Waterloo

•Carleton University

•McMaster University

•Western University’

•Ryerson University

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Brock University

•Trent University

•University of Guelph

•Wilfrid Laurier University

•OCAD

•University of Ontario Institute of Technology

•University of Windsor

•University of British Columbia

•McGill University

•University of Manitoba

•Dalhousie University

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•Niagara University (New York, USA)

•Ohio Dominican University (Ohio, USA)

•Richmond International University (London, England)

•Capernwray Bible College (Bodenseehof, Germany)

•St. Andrews (Scotland)

•London School of Economics (London, England)

•Smith College (Massachusetts, USA)

•University of Geneva (Geneva, Switzerland)

•Hull University (York, England)

•Nova Southeastern University (Florida, USA)

•Mississippi Valley State University (Mississippi, USA)

•University of Incarnate Word of Texas (Texas, USA)

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Meet some of our IB Graduates!

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VALENTINA SHAMOUN 2021

$10,000 scholarship from the Boys and Girls Club Canada

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AMAAN KHAKIANI 2021

Awarded McMaster Scholarships totalling $21,500 studying Engineering

Top IB student 2021 with 42 points!

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AMEN OKUNGBOWA 2020

SCHULICH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

2020
one of 60 students selected from across Canada
$60,000

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LEAH STERLING 2019

UNIVERSITY OF INCARNATE WORD OF TEXAS

2019

Full athletic scholarship synchronized swimming

$47,000 per year, USD, renewable

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AYRA SIDLICAN 2018

RYERSON - TED ROGERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

2018

Entrance Scholarship worth $10,000, renewable

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MICHELLE HOANG 2018

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

2018

President’s Scholarship to study Dentistry

$25,000 USD/yr renewable

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REMEYA GANESH 2017

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

2017

Athletic and Academic Scholarship combined

$100,000 USD over 4 years

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ALLISON GACAD 2016

LORAN NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

One of 30 National scholars across Canada 2016
$100,000 scholarship award winner
Student Trustee, TCDSB 2015-2016
Co-created Student Leadership Conference 2016, “Release the East”

Studying Environmental Sciences

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JOSHUA TUAZON 2016

PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA

$25,000 scholarship 2016
Loran Provincial Scholarship winner
Co-created Student Leadership Conference 2016, “Release the East”
2nd year medical student, University of Toronto

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HASHVEENAH MANOHARAN 2016

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO SCHOLARSHIPS

Chancellor’s Award of Distinction 2016
President’s Award of Excellence 2016
Totalling $25, 000
Studying Environmental Science

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KAYLEE SHEN 2016

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA

2016
$120,000 USD SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY DENTISTRY

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THAMILINI PARAMANATHAN 2016

Awarded 2016

$4000 awarded to study Mathematics at the University of Toronto

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RACHEL BRAGANZA 2015

PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP RYERSON UNIVERSITY

2015
$40,000 awarded to study Business Management at the Ted Roger’s School of Business

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LUISSA TORRES 2015

RYERSON - TED ROGERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

2015

Entrance Scholarship worth $15,000, renewable

2016 CIBC Women in Business Award $1000

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KRISTIN MCINTOSH 2013

SCHULICH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

2013
one of 40 students selected from across Canada
$60,000 awarded to study STEM programs

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YATHAVAN VARATHAN 2013

DIRECT ENTRY INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL, UK

Yathavan Varathan was admitted into medical school immediately following IB in 2013 and has just completed his training in 2019

CONGRATULATIONS DR. VARATHAN!

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A NOTE ABOUT IB FEES

The TCDSB have the LOWEST IB fees in Toronto
Grade 9 and 10 - FREE IB Enrichment
Grade 11 fees $400
Grade 12 fees $700

TDSB

Grade 11 fees $1500

Grade 12 fees $1500

BRANKSOME HALL $38,150 / yr

UPPER CANADA COLLEGE $37, 135 / yr

YORK SCHOOL $33,000 / yr

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The Application Process

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A HELPFUL RESOURCE FOR YOU

Mr. Wetzel, the former Principal of Saint John Paul II CSS, has created a “how to apply” video demonstrating how to use SOAR.

You can find this resource on our school’s Open House website found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19FormIC3ShRglzVDc43IhifqMWJ0fKzA/view

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SOAR for Secondary - AVAILABLE OCT. 3

All applications will be completed on SOAR found here:

https://secsoar.tcdsb.org/

Dates and Information about the entire process can be found here:

https://www.tcdsb.org/o/tcdsb/page/secondary-school-registration

A step by step manual of how to apply can be found here:

https://assets.tcdsb.org/TCDSB/2235977/soar-secondary-parent-guide-enrollment-september-2023.pdf

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Important Dates

Monday Oct. 3, 2022

Applications OPEN on secsoar.tcdsb.org

Tuesday November 1, 2022

Applications are DUE for all SPECIALITY PROGRAMS, which includes IB

WAVE 1 Friday December 2, 2022

Acceptances sent electronically to parents

Friday December 2-Thursday December 6

Applicant ACCEPTANCE OR DECLINE offers

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Students who miss the application deadline can only be considered for admission after the First Wave.

For those who miss the specialty programs deadlines, a hard copy application can be received by contacting the IB coordinators.

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Requirements for applicants to IB:

fill in the sections about Community Involvement, Awards and School Activities

write a persuasive essay, using the IB Learner Profile, answering the following question:

Considering the attributes of the Learner Profile, what makes you a suitable candidate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme? Please refer specifically to three attributes that best fit you and provide examples of your accomplishments that display those attributes.

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Additional Required Information:

You will select the button that says YOU CONSENT to allowing the following documents to be shared IF completed:

Grade 7 CAT 4 record/other standardized testing (if available ~ COVID)

Grade 7 report card - term 1 and term 2

Teacher Recommendation

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APPLICATIONS FROM OUTSIDE TCDSB:

you are required to complete a longer application form that will include basic data information such as phone numbers, address etc.
you complete all the same required fields for community involvement, awards and school activities as well as the persuasive essay
the required documents will need to be UPLOADED by YOU:
Grade 7 CAT 4 record/other standardized testing (if available ~ COVID)
Grade 7 report card - term 1 and term 2
Teacher Recommendation

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APPLICATIONS ARE DUE