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Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
IB Information Night Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Cafetorium 6:30pm
AGENDA
Welcome – Coordinator
Mr. Petruccelli
Introduction
Overview of the Notre Dame Pre-IB/IB programs (powerpoint)
Students’ Perspectives
Q.& A.
Please pick-up application package after the presentation
Down the Hall of Heroes
FAMILY PRAYER
God made us a family
We need one another
We love one another
We forgive one another
We work together
We play together
We Worship together
Together we use God’s word
Together we grow in Christ
Together we love all people
Together we serve our Good
Together we hope for heaven
These are
Our hopes and ideals
Help us to attain them,
O God, through
Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen
Welcome To The
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Information Night
at
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Guidance & Student Services
The Guidance Team
Mrs. Brown………..…...A - C
Mrs. Comella…………..Do-Kh
Mr. Leon……………..….Ki-Ra
Mrs. Dawson……..…....Re - Z
Mr. Coughlin ….. Student Success Teacher
Mrs. Kennedy….Child Youth Worker
Mr. Milne…….…Social Worker
Dr. Da Cunha….Psychologist
Mrs. Boone…Guidance Secretary
Mrs. Findlay…Guidance/Attendance Secretary
International Baccalaureate
An education for life!
Learn more about the IB
Programme, visit the Website:
www.ibo.org
Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate (IBO) aims to develop
inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people
who help to create a better and more peaceful world
through intercultural understanding and respect.
Why Select the IB Diploma Programme ?
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Your child loves to learn, loves school and loves a
challenge
The opportunity to study subjects in greater depth
(over 3 semesters for HL (courses)
It provides a well rounded-liberal arts educationincorporating Humanities, Math and Science
International Focus-International Recognition
World-wide Exams
a rigorous academic programme, while
completing an Extended Essay (EE), Learning
Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) and the (TOK)
Theory of Knowledge course which is unique to IB
(aim to teach students the basic philosophy of
thought)
A Suitable
successful Candidates
IB candidate needs to:
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Be a dedicated, motivated student
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Accept challenges and demonstrate personal initiative
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Be able to learn independently, while demonstrating strong cooperative skills essential team-building
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Display solid academic potential, high academic standing (student: 80
minimum average) and other interests
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Grade 8 students applying should have at least 80% in English and
Mathematics and Science
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Display an excellent command of spoken and written language and a
commitment to second-language (French) learning
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Be actively involved in the extracurricular life of the school and
community and willingness to assume a leadership position
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Have a global perspective with an interest in international issues
Presently, the IBO works with 3,483 schools (up from 3,290 last
year) in 144 (141) countries to offer the three IB programmes
(PYP, MYP, and DP) to approx. 1, 057,000 students.
Year
Schools in Canada
Schools in USA
2012
319
(147 DP schools)
1,383
(778 DP schools)
2011
310
(141 DP schools)
2011
310
2010
1,298
(743 DP schools)
1,298
(141 Diploma
Programme schools)
(743 Diploma Programme
297
1,207
schools)
(137 Diploma Programme - DP (717 Diploma Programme –DP - schools)
schools)
2009
no data
no data
2008
122
615
2003
80
355
The IB Diploma Program provides .
 Higher
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level courses = university
preparation
 I.B. diploma courses taken in last two
years
 Liberal Arts curriculum incorporating
– Humanities
– Math
– Sciences
Notre Dame Grade 9 & 10 Pre-IB
 Sets
the foundation for the IB Diploma
Programme
 Offers courses designed to integrate IB
expectations with Ontario requirements
 Prepares students for the academic rigours of
the IB Diploma Programme
IB Diploma Programme Grade 11&12
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Students follow an internationally developed course of study
which is consistent around the world
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Students must complete the grade 9 & 10 preparatory
programme to be successful in the Diploma Programme
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Students select 6 courses of study. All courses have a final
exam, which is worth 60 -80% of the final mark (exams are
conducted in May)
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Portfolios , commentaries, or projects constitute the
remaining percent of the final mark
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3 Higher Level (240 hours) and
3 Standard Level (150 hours)
Courses
• One course from each of 6
subject groups
• IB exam in all 6 courses
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Complete Extended Essay,
TOK, and CAS
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Accumulate 24 points total on
6 exams - Exams are scored on
a scale of 1 - 7
Students study concurrently:
or Elective
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Three subjects at
higher level
(240 hours each).
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Three subjects at
standard level
(150 hours each).
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All three parts of the
core. TOK, EE , CAS
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A Standard Level (SL)
course is equivalent to
two semesters of
coursework.
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Example: SL Biology =
Gr.11 + Gr.12 Biology
(SBI3U and SBI4U)
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A Higher Level course (HL) is
equivalent to three semesters of
coursework.
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Example: HL Chemistry = Gr.11
Chemistry (SCH3UH) + Gr.12
Chemistry (SCH4UH) + Gr.12 Earth
and Space Science(SES4UH)
Evaluating Students
How does IB get a mark
out of 7?
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Each course has an INTERNAL
ASSESSMENT (IA) component that is
evaluated by the teacher and is
externally moderated.
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IB combines the internal assessment
mark with the May examination
results to obtain the final mark.
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E.g. Chemistry mark = 24% Internal
Assessment (IA) + 76% 3 exam
papers
or Elective
What subjects are offered within the six
groups at Notre Dame?
• Group 1 –English
Higher Level
• Group 2 – French
Standard Level
• Group 3 – History
Higher Level
• Group 4 - Chemistry
Higher Level
• Group 5 - Mathematics
Standard Level
• Group 6 – Elective Biology
Standard Level
There are three core requirements
The extended essay:
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4,000 words
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Offers the opportunity to
investigate a research question
of individual interest
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Familiarises students with the
independent research and
writing skills expected at
university
Core requirements
Creativity, action and service (CAS):
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Encourages students to be involved in
artistic pursuits, sports and community
service
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Education outside the classroom
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Development of the learner profile
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The emphasis is on learning
by doing real tasks that have
real consequences for the
student and others.
Core requirements
Theory of knowledge:
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Explores the nature of
knowledge across disciplines
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Encourages an appreciation
of other cultural perspectives
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Encourages students to explore
how they come to acquire
knowledge
Overview of the
Notre Dame Pre-IB Courses
Grade 9
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Pre-IB English
Pre-IB Math
Pre-IB Science
Pre-IB French
Religion
Geography
Art
Physical Education
Grade 10
•Pre-IB English
•Pre-IB Math 10/11
•Pre-IB Science
•Pre-IB French
•Pre-IB History
•Religion
•Career Ed/Civics
Overview of IB Courses
Years 1 & 2 (Grades 11 & 12)
HL English
 HL History
 HL Chemistry
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SL French
 SL Math
 SL Elective
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Biology
• Theory of Knowledge /Religion
• Extended Essay (4000 words)
• Creativity, Action, Service Activities providing experiential
learning (150 hrs)
How does one earn the IB Diploma?
• Take six courses, one from each group (or
substitute, Groups 2-5 for Group 6)
• Take the six exams
• Complete TOK, CAS and EE
• Complete all IB assessments
• Accumulate at least 24 points on the exams
What are the characteristics of a
Notre Dame Pre-IB/IB candidate
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Caring
Desire to be challenged/ Risk taker
Competent communicator in the English
Language and enjoys reading
Critical Thinker/ Inquirer
Strong time management skills/ Balanced
Open to new ideas/ Self-motivated
Solid work ethic
Social awareness/ Reflective/ Principled
Involved in community and school activities
University recognition
The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading
universities.
The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world
to gain recognition for the IB diploma:
 Direct online access for university admissions officers and
government officials to syllabuses and recent examination
papers
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A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org
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Recognition in over 100 countries
Recognition by over 2,000 universities
Some universities offer scholarships and advanced
placement for IB students
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Where Have Our
Graduates Gone (2012)?
University
No. of
students
Programs
McMaster
University
University of
Toronto
3
Health Sciences, Life
Sciences, Nursing
Life Sciences,
Engineering, Humanities,
Kinesiology
University of
Waterloo
2
7
Physical Sciences,
Engineering/
Mechatronics
Where Have Our
Graduates Gone (2012)?
University
No. of
Programs
students
University of
1
Sciences
Western
Ontario
Harvard
1
Political
Sciences/International
Relations
Ryerson
1
Medical Physics
Where Have Our
Graduates Gone (2012)?
University
No. of
Programs
University students
No. of
Programs
students
University of
1
Biological Sciences
Calgary
University of
1
Health Sciences
University
1
Biomedical Sciences
Guelph of
Guelph
Brock
University 2
1
Sciences
Wilfrid Laurier
Health Sciences
University
York University
4
Business
Administration,
Professional
Writing, Health
Sciences
3 YEAR EVALUATION
 Over
the last 3 years, our students have
achieved cumulative IB scores that are over 2
grade points above the World Average
 Notre
Dame Average = 29.8
 World
Average = 27.6
WORLD WIDE STATISTICS
2013
Subject
Notre Dame
Average
WORLD
Average
Highest
Possible Mark
HL English
5.59
4.78
7
SL French
5.04
4.91
7
HL History
5.06
4.76
7
SL Biology
6.29
4.29
7
HL Chemistry
4.53
4.55
7
SL Mathematics
4.71
4.46
7
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Successful students completing
the IB Diploma Program
acquire:
• Solid organizational and time-management skills
• International calibre preparation for university studies
• The possibility to earn university transfer credits
• Experience in humanitarian and leadership activities
• International recognition as a versatile, disciplined
individual
• TWO high school diplomas: IBD and OSSD
Registration Process – All Students
Grade 7 June report card
• Grade 8 Progress Report
• IEP if identified as gifted
• Completed registration form
• Activity and Faith Formation Fee ($65.00)
• Supplementary application with two paragraphs
• A previously evaluated piece of writing
• Complete teacher reference letter form
• Flexible Boundary letter required upon acceptance into
Notre Dame Pre-IB/IB program if student does not live
within the Notre Dame boundaries
(requested by Notre Dame Principal)
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Fees
Effective September, 2007
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Non-identified students will be charged an annual fee of
$1,200.00 in grade 11 and 12 for a total fee of $2,400.00.
(this fee includes examination fees, textbooks/materials,
students’ assessment/examination mailing/courier costs)
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Identified students will still be expected to pay for examination
fees and assessment/examination mailing/courier costs. (Grade 11
approx. $480.00, Grade 12 approx. $650.00 )
Additional Documentation for students
New to Dufferin-Peel CDSB
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Proof of Citizenship (Canadian Birth Certificate
or Canadian
Citizenship card/Landed Immigrant Form (IMMI000)
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Proof of Residence (recent Property Tax Assessment, Property
Purchase Agreement, or a Lease Agreement with a valid Driver’s License)
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Completed Tax Form
Consent & Guardianship Agreement if student is not
residing with parent (s)
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Immunization Records for students new to Peel
Region
Deadline : Monday December 16, 2013
Transportation
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Only students identified Gifted by
D.P.C.D.S.B. and entering Notre Dame
Pre-IB/IB at Notre Dame C. S. S. in
grade 9 and living more than 4.8 Km
from the school are entitled to busing
Students otherwise provide own
transportation
Questions?