Hillsboro Comprehensive High School IBO World School Roderick Manuel, Principal Mary Catherine Bradshaw, IB Coordinator Contact mary.bradshaw@mnps.org The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year, pre-university course of study for Juniors and Seniors in authorized schools.

Hillsboro High School, Authorized July, 2004

IBO Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural
understanding and respect.

To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

International Baccalaureate Documents

• The Diploma Programme
• IB Exam Fee Information
• International Baccalaureate Planner 2007-2008
• May 2008 Examination Schedule
• Examination Registration Form
• Admission Assumptions
• IB Math - What are my choices?
• CAS Activity Proposal Form
• CAS Process and Deadlines
• Volunteer Request Form

Details of Interest 10/2005

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How Do I Earn a Diploma?

The IB Diploma represents an additional diploma earned by successful students.
Complete:

• Extended Essay (maximum 4000 words)
• Creativity, Action, and Service (150 hours)
• Theory of Knowledge (Unique IB course that relates all disciplines)
• Take one course in all 6 subject areas
• Complete all IB Assessments
• Grading Scale is 1-7, and is a combination of marks for external and internal assessment
• Must accumulate 24 out of a possilbe 45 points total to receive the diploma

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What Does an IB Student Need?

There is no formal testing required for admission to the program.

• Two years of foreign language experience in Spanish or French
• Adequate reading comprehension
• Passion for learning
• Curiosity
• Motivation
• Solid Writing Skills

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What Subjects Are Offered at Hillsboro at this Time?

(Additional courses will be added as the program grows)

• Group 1 — English
• Group 2 — French, Spanish
• Group 3 — History of the Americas, IB Psychology
• Group 4 — Biology, Chemistry (Fall 2006), Environmental Systems
• Group 5 — Math Studies (Pre-Cal), Mathematics SL (Calculus AB), Matematics HL (Calculus AB/BC)
• Group 6 — Visual Art, Theater

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What Does IB Cost Each Student?

The total cost per student is approximately $631.00 for
the entire two years. Metro Public Schools will reimburse
students for scores of 4,5,6 and 7 on a 1-7 scale.

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Why IB?

• Academic rigor
• Total program emphasis on whole student
• Emphasis on internationalism
• Alternative forms of assessment allow students to show
what they know
• College or University recognition and placement
• Concurrency of learning promotes deeper understanding
of all subjects
• Emphasis on academic integrity
• More global awareness to the school in and out of
the classroom

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Who Are the Teachers Currently Teaching?

• Chris King
• Becky Peterson
• Wesley Roberts
• Sallie Swor, CAS Coordinator
• Rachel Vasquez
• Holly Yates
• Laura Couts
• Pam Richardson
• April Snodgrass
• Marti Profitt-Streuli
• Lucy Organ
• Miguel Cooper
• Jessica Seator

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What is the course of study for a Diploma Candidate?

The following are samples only. Course of study will vary for each student.

Student A - Math Interest
9th	English I Honors French or Spanish (Honors) AP World History or AP Geography Biology I Honors Algebra II or Geometry (Honors) Wellness	11th	IB English French or Spanish (III/IV) History of the Americas IB Biology or Chemistry IB IB Math TOK
10th	English II Honors French or Spanish (II/III) (Honors) AP Human Geography Chemistry or Physics (Honors) Algebra II Honors or Pre-Cal-Trig Elective	12th	IB English French or Spanish (IV/V) History of the Americas IB Elective IB Math Arts Elective
Student B - Humanities Interest
9th	English I Honors French or Spanish Honors AP World History or AP Geography Biology I Honors Algebra I or Geometry (Honors) Wellness	11th	IB English French or Spanish (III/IV) History of the Americas IB IB Art or Theater Algebra II Honors or Pre-Cal-Trig TOK
10th	English II Honors French or Spanish (II/III) (Honors) AP Human Geography Chemistry or Physics (Honors) Geometry or Algebra II (Honors) Elective	12th	IB English French or Spanish (IV/V) History of the Americas IB IB Environmental Systems IB Math IB Art or Theater
Student C - Science Interest
9th	English I Honors French or Spanish (Honors) AP World History or AP Geography Biology I Honors Algebra II or Geometry (Honors) Wellness	11th	IB English French or Spanish (III/IV) History of the Americas IB Biology or Chemistry IB Calculus AB TOK
10th	English II Honors French or Spanish (II/III) (Honors) AP Human Geography Chemistry or Physics (Honors) Algebra II Honors or Pre-Cal-Trig Elective	12th	IB English French or Spanish (IV/V) History of the Americas IB Biology III or Chemistry III IB Math IB Arts

Items in parenthesis ( ) apply to both courses.

photos by Tara Davis

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For more information about Hillsboro contact:

Mary Catherine Bradshaw

IB Coordinator

Hillsboro High School

615.298.8400 Ext: 1157

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For more information about International Baccalaureate check www.ibo.org