Why IB Diploma? Why Taft’s IB Diploma? • Designed for highly motivated, hardworking students • “Better prepares students to enter college with strong academic skills & excel in college courses”* • The curriculum focuses on international perspectives preparing students for today’s global society “Best college preparedness program in CPS right in your neighborhood”*; most rigorous program offered at Taft • Taft’s 26 IB Diploma 2013 Seniors were awarded $2,500,000 in scholarships • Students rank top 15% of their class; Average ACT score 25 • • “IB Diploma students in CPS are more likely to attend more selective colleges than similar students in honors programs and selective enrollment high schools” * • IB emphasizes development of strong critical thinking and analytical skills • Small cohort of students and teachers to ensure long-term success • Students graduate with a CPS High School diploma while working towards achieving the IB Diploma • Taft IB student profile: school leaders and organizers, star athletes, proactive in Taft community • Potential to earn college credit or placement at universities worldwide * The Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago recent analysis. • IB exclusive opportunities: Cultural Kitchen Experience, IB Summer College Academy, Oral History Project hosted by DePaul University How Do I Register and Apply? Register for info session and apply online at https://apply.cps.edu/ Deadline December 13, 2013 William Howard Taft High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Course of Study Taft’s Honors IB Preparatory Program IB Diploma GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 MYP Reading/Writing Workshop (H) MYP English IIAmerican Literature (H) English IIIIB English Literature I (A) English IVIB English Literature II (A) MYP World Studies (H) MYP United States History (AP) IB History of the Americas (A) IB 20th Century World History (A) IB Biology I (A) or IB Biology II (A) or MYP Physics (H) MYP Chemistry (H) IB Physics I (A) or IB Physics II (A) or Advanced Algebra/Trig (H)* or IB Math Studies SL (A) MYP Algebra (H) * or MYP Geometry (H)* or MYP Geometry (H) Advanced Algebra/Trig (H) IB Math Studies (A) or IB Math SL (A) AP Statistics or AP Calculus or Elective (H or AP) MYP World Language II (H) AP World Language (A) IB World Language I (A) Elective (R/H/AP) IB Information Technology in a Global Society I (1 yr) (A) or MYP Art (R) MYP Physical Ed I/ Health MYP Music (R or H) MYP Physical Ed II/ Driver Education 3 classroom based service learning projects must be completed by the end of the10th grade to receive a drivers permit IB Visual Arts I (A) or IB Visual Arts II (A) or IB Theatre Arts I (A) or IB Theatre Arts II (A) IB Film I (A) IB Film II (A) Theory of Knowledge & Extended Essay I (A) Theory of Knowledge & Extended Essay II (A) Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) experience: 150 hours completed over two years outside of the classroom VALUE OF GRADE POINTS FOR CLASS RANK Courses carry different values for calculating grade point averages. Grade points are allotted as shown below. IB World School IB Course Subjects Standard Level French B or Spanish B Math Studies or Math SL Information Technology in a Global Society Elective (R/H/AP) Higher Level English History Biology Physics Film Theatre Arts Visual Arts Mark Regular (R) Honors (H) Advanced (A/AP) A 4 5 6 B 3 4 5 C 2 3 4 D 1 1 1 F 0 0 0 *Students must successfully complete the Algebra 1 course and pass the CPS Citywide Algebra Exit exam in order to advance to Geometry in the 9th grade. CPS School Policy # 08-0827-PO7 Taft IB alumni accepted to the following schools: Arizona State University American Academy of the Arts Augustana College Ball State University Bradley University Calvin College Carrol College Carthage College Catholic University of America Clark University College of the Holy Cross College of Wooster Concordia University-Illinois Concordia University-Oregon Cornell College Cornell University DePaul University DePauw University Dominican University Drake University Drexel University Eastern Illinois University Franklin College-Switzerland Greenville College Hope College Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University Indiana State University Indiana University Iowa State University Knox College Lake Forest College Lawrence University Loras College Loyola University Marquette University Michigan State University Millikin University Milwaukee School of Engineering Monmouth College New York University North Park University Northeastern Illinois University Northern Illinois University Northwestern University Ohio Wesleyan University Pomona College Purdue University Queen’s University–Canada School of Art Institute–Chicago Seattle University Southern Illinois University Southern Utah University St. Louis University St. Xavier University Syracuse University Trinity College-Connecticut University of Arizona University of Central Florida University of Chicago University of Connecticut University of Evansville University of Illinois-Chicago University of Illinois-Springfield University of Illinois-Urbana/ Champaign University of Iowa University of Michigan University of Minnesota-Twin Cities University of Missouri University of Nebraska University of Norte Dame University of Wisconsin-Madison U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Naval Academy Valparaiso University Western Carolina University Western Illinois University Winona State University Wittenberg University Students receive the IB Diploma or Certificate in addition to the CPS High School Diploma. IB Diploma results are not released until July of their graduation year. IB Diploma results are used by colleges and universities to grant college credit or placement in their institutions and many times additional financial awards.