Why IB Diploma? Why Taft’s IB Diploma?

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.