Advance Course Planning for Grade 9 Students Looking

Advance Course Planning for Grade 9 Students Looking ahead to Grade 11 and 12 SAIGON SOUTH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL APRIL 15, 2009

HS Graduation and Additional Acknowledgements for Course Work Our Goal To provide a challenging and varied program that will enable students to select courses that best meet their interests, abilities and post-secondary educational needs

HS Graduation and Additional Acknowledgements for Course Work Most Important SSIS HS diploma – all students will receive the SSIS HS Diploma signifying they have met the obligations of a US High School Graduation Recognized by universities around the world and equal to a High School Diploma earned within the United States of America

HS Graduation and Additional Acknowledgements for Course Work IB Certificates In addition to achieving their HS Diploma, SSIS students may enroll in from 1 – 6 IB Diploma courses and receive IB Certificates indicating successful completion

HS Graduation and Additional Acknowledgements for Course Work Full IB Diploma In addition to achieving their HS Diploma, SSIS Students may complete the Full IB Diploma Programme 2. Student who complete all requirements of the IB Diploma Programme will, in addition to their SSIS HS Diploma, receive an IB Diploma.

HS Graduation and Additional Acknowledgements for Course Work AP Examinations In addition to completing their HS Diploma, SSIS students may write the AP Examinations and receive credit for AP courses

Summary In addition to achieving a US accredited HS Graduation Diploma, SSIS students may: 1) 2) 3) Complete individual IB Certificate courses Complete the full IB Diploma Write AP examinations for AP certificates

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Requirements of the Full Diploma: Successfully complete 3 SL and 3 HL IB courses the Theory of Knowledge course CAS requirements 4000 word, original research Extended Essay

Sample Full Diploma Plan Grade 11 Grade 12 Group 1 IB English HL Group 2 IB Mandarin SL Group 3 IB History HL Group 4 IB Biology HL Group 5 IB Math Studies SL Group 6 IB Visual Arts SL Theory of Knowledge

Benefits of Completing the Full IB Diploma Programme Universities view the IBDP as the Gold Standard in preparation for a successful university career Highest rate of acceptance at universities – they want IBDP students University credit available for successful completion of IBDP

Course Selections Making wise decisions regarding their high school course of study will set students up for success

Different Options for Different Students Take the most demanding course in which you can be successful Be realistic Look at your past history Challenge yourself Take courses that reflect your interest

An Important Consideration IB courses last two years. So, when you sign up in 11 th grade, you’re committed for two years.

English Options Which is right for you?

9 th and 10 th Grade Courses will direct your options in Grades 11 and 12 ELD students may find IB HL English courses too challenging. IBDP however offers an English SL option

Second Language: Mandarin & Spanish Correct planning is imperative Can be confusing Keep the options open

Second Language: ab initio Means “from the beginning” and requires that students who register for ab initio Language courses have not studied the language before beginning in Grade 11

Second Language IBDP Language B – Study of a Second Language Typically demands that students have a minimum of 3 years of study in a language before entering the program. This is evidence of the rigor involved. What you choose now is therefore very important

Second Language Chart 2010 - 2011

Second Language What does this mean to you as a Grade 9 student? Stay with the language you are currently studying. If you have completed one year of Chinese – continue with Chinese. If you have completed one year of Spanish – continue with Spanish Why? 1. Universities like to see longevity 2. By changing languages you may not have sufficient background to get into Language B but you may have too much background for entry into ab initio

Group 1: English

Group 2: Second Language

Group 3: Individuals & Societies

Group 4: Sciences

Group 5: Mathematics

Group 6: Art & Electives

SSIS Distribution Options

SSIS Required Graduation Credits

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