North Eugene International High School Mission Statement With

North Eugene International High School Mission Statement: With a spirit of inquiry, compassion, and service, the global citizens of NIHS immerse themselves in an integrated international curriculum: Embracing diversity Acting responsibly and with integrity Working together to explore the world

Why Take IB Courses? • IB is a World Class Education • Research proven best College Preparatory Program available • Teaches Intellectual Habits and Academic Skills • Students who participate in the IB program achieve higher college GPAs • Improves college admissions opportunities • All Oregon Universities recognize IB and award credit

IB Diploma Curriculum Language A Language B Group One Group Two Extended Essay Individuals & Societies Theory of Knowledge Group Three Creativity, Action, & Service Experimental Sciences Group Four Mathematics The Arts & Electives Group Five Group Six

Full IB Diploma Requirements • Enroll in North International High School • Complete Theory of Knowledge and required paper and oral presentation • Complete 150 hours of activities in the categories of Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) • Complete and submit an Extended Essay senior year • Do advanced academic work and testing in six areas of study, three of which must be at the Higher Level (two years of instruction completed).

Requirements Continued… n The six subjects must: a. b. c. d. e. f. n n History Language A 1 (English) Science (Chemistry or Biology) Mathematics Language B (Spanish or Japanese) Film Studies Exams are taken in grades 11 and 12 only. Up to two SL exams can be taken in your junior year. We recommend this as it creates less work for your senior year. HL exams cannot be taken in your junior year.

International Baccalaureate • IB tests are given all over the world on the same dates. • 122 countries offer diploma programs • 1700 diploma programs world wide

What are the advantages of pursuing the full IB Diploma? • Opportunity to have an academic challenge • Chance to be measured on an international standard • Ability to compete for admission to prestigious colleges and universities • Education that will enable you to transition easily into university level work • Earn college credit • Great practice for rigor of college

Student A: • Takes IB English Exam and receives 5. – – UO: 20 credits (WR 121, 122, Eng 104 -106) OSU: 9 credits (WR 115, 121, Eng 104) PSU: 15 credits (WR 121, Eng 104 -106) SOU: 16 credits (WR 121, 122, Eng 104 -105) – In comparison to AP credit: only 3 credits awarded for writing 121 if pass AP exam with 3 or better at UO and OSU.

Student B goes for full diploma: • At OSU if you receive a score of 30 or higher: – Guaranteed admission to OSU – Sophomore standing and IB scholarships – Annual, renewable $2000 scholarship • At Pacific University if you receive a score of 30 or higher: – – Priority Housing Sophomore standing Annual, renewable $3000 scholarship Study Abroad and International Experience Programs

SAVE MONEY!!! • Juniors: One exam: $229. 00 Two exams: $321. 00 • Seniors: Four exams: $368. 00 Five exams: $460. 00 • Total = $689 • OSU is $2242 a term (12 credits) • $6726 for 1 year at OSU so save $6037 + books + living expenses. . .

Can a student take only a few IB exams? • Yes! Students who feel strong in only certain areas may take certificate tests • IB certificate testing is done only during the senior year • Students may earn college credit in areas where they test

NIHS Student Choices l Take regular NIHS courses. Courses will show up on transcripts as IB. l Do certificate testing in your senior year. l Go for the full IB diploma your junior and senior year.

Being in NIHS you are setting yourself up to achieve your career goals. NIHS teachers will write letters of recommendation for you. OSU and UO look for students that are in NIHS. Even if you don’t take any IB tests, your transcript will say IB next to the course. Schools internationally look for students that are part of an IB program.

What will my junior and senior years look like if I earn the IB diploma? ? ?

Junior Year Film Studies SL Internal Assessment IB Test in May -------------------------------Math Studies SL Math project IB Test in May OR Japanese SL or Spanish SL Taped orals IB Test in May -------------------------------Start CAS hours - need 150 hours total Start Senior Project/Extended Essay

Senior Year IB Literature HL Literary Analysis Essays Lit. Oral Commentary IB Test in May IB History HL Histography IB Test in May AP/IB Biology or AP/IB Chemistry Lab write-ups Group Project IB Test in May ------------------------------------Theory of Knowledge Course Finish CAS hours Finish Senior Project/Extended Essay

October 15 th Deadline!!!! Please take the parent letter home and have parents read over. n The registration form and check must be turned in by October 15 th. n

IB Information For any IB questions: contact Katie Christian at christian_k@4 j. lane. edu or at 790 -4558.

For university recognition information, log on to http: //www. ibo. org Go to “Information for Students” then click on “university recognition. ” www. lanecc. edu/collegecatalog/transferto. LCC. ht ml