Hinkley High School: IB

IB

Hinkely High School

1250 Chambers Rd.

Aurora, CO 80011

Principal, Jinger Haberer

IB Diploma Coordinator, Teresa Steele

MYP Coordinator, Brian Hayenga

IB Office – 303/340-1500 ext. 27453

Located at Hinkley High School, the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Program is a rigorous, four-year program with a worldwide orientation and focus on the entire student. The program provides students with a balanced education in languages, social studies, experimental science, mathmatics, and electives. The IB diploma program is a comprehensive two-year curriculum designed for Juniors and Seniors seeking a challenging educational experience with a stong emphasis on international understanding and responsible citizenship. To receive an IB diploma, students must take and pass world standard exams in six subject areas, fulfill a community and service requirement, submit an extended essay, and follow an interdisciplinary course in Theory of Knowledge.

Students are encouraged to begin the IB Diploma Program Pathway in middle school so they are prepared to complete the Middle Years Program (MYP) at the end of their 10^th grade year. However, this is not a requirement. A student with strong academic skills that has completed two years for a foreign language in 9^th and 10^th grade can apply to be in the IB Diploma Program.

THE REGISTRATION PROCESS

Incoming 9^th graders in Aurora Public Schools are welcome to begin in the MYP Honors program at Hinkley.

The Registration Process includes the following:

Incoming 9^th grade students may register for the IB Middle Years Program Pathway when they submit their course request forms for high school.
The student should have CSAP scores and grades indicating that the student has the skills to be successful in honors classes.
Students will sign up for MYP/Honors level classes in English, Math, Social Studies, Science and World Language.
Students who live outside of the Hinkley attendance area must fill out an Open Enrollment form.

In addition to the IB Diploma Program, Hinkley offers the following opportunities:

Students who graduate from Hinkley can apply to Colorado State University, and if accepted, the student automatically receives a $2,500 scholarship per year for up to 4 years.
Students have the opportunity to earn college credit for IB Diploma courses.
Students can apply to be a part of the Aurora Lights Academy of Health Sciences & Technology.
Students have the opportunity to select Chinese as their Foreign Language.

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 programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

PARENT/STUDENT Detail Information about IB

Baccalaureate is defined in the European sense as a high school diploma controlling the transition from school to university by means of an examination.

The high standards implicit in the IB examinations assume high levels of achievement or preparation at the middle school and in high school MYP courses. In order for a student to enter into the final two years of the IB Diploma Program, they must have completed all requirements of the Middle Years Program in 9^th and 10^th grade, be proficient in reading, writing and math, be committed to maintaining a 3.0 GPA, attend all classes, and commit to completing all requirements of IB.

If your student was not in the Middle Years Program or did not complete all requirements, they can apply to start the IB Diploma Program on a probationary status. However, your student must be proficient in reading, writing and math, have taken two years of a foreign language, be highly motivated and ready to take on the challenges of this rigorous college prepatory program.

The subjects that comprise the core of the IB Diploma curriculum are arranged according to six groups; the Diploma candidate is required to select one subject from each of these groups in their junior and senior year. The student's selection of subjects will depend upon the range of IB subjects offered at Hinkley.

From the six subject areas, diploma candidates must select three of these subjects to be studied at the Higher level and three subjects to be studied at the Standard level (or a maximum of 4 at the Higher level and two at the Standard level). By arranging the work in this fashion, students are able to study some subjects in-depth (HL), i.e., extensively over a two year period before sitting for examinations, and some in breadth (SL), exploring a range of topics within a subject.

Course Availability – IB Diploma Program

Junior Year (11^th grade)

Select One from each group.

Senior Year (12^th grade)

Select One from each group.

Group One: Language A

IB English 11 (required HL)

IB English 12 (required HL)

Group Two: Language B

IB Spanish 3, 4, 5

IB French 3, 4, 5

IB Chinese 3

IB Spanish 4, 5, 6

IB French 4, 5, 6

IB Chinese 4

Group Three: Individuals and Society

IB Contemporary World History (required HL)

IB History of Europe (required HL)

Group Four:

Experimental Science

IB Biology SL

IB Chemistry SL

IB Physics HL 1 (two year course)

IB Biology SL

IB Chemistry SL

IB Physics HL 2 (second year of course)

Group Five:

Mathematics and Computer Science

IB Trig./Pre-Calculus

IB Math Studies SL

IB Mathematics (Calculus) SL

IB Mathematics/Calculus HL 1 (two year course)

IB Math Studies SL

IB Mathematics (Calculus) SL

IB Mathematics/Calculus HL 2 (second year)

Students who completed IB Calculus SL as a junior have the option of attending CCA or taking AP Calculus

Group Six:

The Arts and Options

IB Theatre 2 HL (three year course, must

take theatre 1 in 10^th grade)

IB Art 1 HL (two year course)

IB Human Rights SL

IB Psychology SL

IB Psychology 1 HL (two year course)

IB Theatre 3 HL (third year)

IB Art 2 HL (second year)

IB Human Rights SL

IB Psychology SL

IB Psychology 2 HL (second year)

Other Requirements

Theory of Knowledge 1 (2^nd sem. required)

Extended Essay – 4000 words

Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) – 150 hrs. Reflections, hours and final essay due 3^rd Quarter of senior year.

Theory of Knowledge 2 (1^st sem. required)

Extended Essay due senior year

CAS – 150 hours, reflections, final essay and all signatures due last school day in February.

IB students are required to take IB English HL in 11^th and 12^th grade, and IB Contemporary World History in 11^th grade and IB European History in 12^th grade as required higher-level (HL) classes. Each student than selects one or two additional HL courses from Group Four, Five or Six. If a student selects four higher-level (HL) courses they will take two Standard Level (SL) courses. Every IB Diploma student must complete and sit for exams for six subjects, one from each group.

Diploma candidates must meet three additional requirements as shown on the course selection previously.

I. Extended Essay

The Extended Essay is a required 4000-word project that is started in the spring of the junior year with the selection of a subject, topic, question, and an advisor. The Extended Essay is an original and independent piece of writing completed by the student, under direct supervision of a qualified teacher of the school. The final due date is mid-October. The subject is chosen by the student and may be any topic within the IB curriculum. Students and advisors meet to refine the topic chosen. During the summer the students should do their primary research, contact their advisor at least once, and prepare a first draft. In August of the senior year students consult with their advisors and refine the paper. Seniors are very busy in the fall with internal assessments in all of their subjects, college applications and essays, and scholarship applications. Putting off the essay until September or even later is usually reflected in a lower quality of the essay and can affect the subsequent reward of bonus points toward the diploma.

The extended essay is scored by IBO selected people from around the world and students can earn an additional three points toward their minimum total of 24 to receive their IB diploma. Students are URGED to complete their extended essay over the summer!

II. Theory of Knowledge

In addition to the six subjects selected, the Diploma candidate must also engage in a unique course known as Theory of Knowledge. This course is the key element in the educational philosophy of the IB; its purpose is to stimulate critical reflection upon the knowledge and experiences acquired both inside and outside the classroom, to evaluate the bases of knowledge and experience, and to develop a personal mode of thought based on critical examination of evidence and argument. Unlike the other subjects, Theory of Knowledge is not assessed by external examination, but rather by the course teacher whose grades are subject to external moderation.

Theory of Knowledge is a for-credit-class taken during the 2nd semester of the junior year and 1st semester of the senior year, the goal of which is to unify the academic subjects and encourage appreciation of other cultural perspectives.

The topics covered include:
• The role of language and thought in knowledge
• The requirements of logical rigor for knowledge
• The systems of knowledge: Mathematics, Natural and Human sciences, History
• Value judgments as knowledge: Moral, Political, Aesthetic
• Knowledge and truth

The teacher internally assesses the ToK class work. One 1200-1600 word essay is submitted and externally moderated and checked by an external examiner identified by IBO. The result is a score from 1 (elementary) to 5 (excellent). This score, along with that for the extended essay, is used with a matrix to award up to 3 bonus points towards the diploma.

CAS (Creativity, Action, and Service)

The Diploma program CAS component begins in the junior year. IB requires 150 hours, distributed between creative, action, and service activities. Students return their CAS notebook documenting their activities, and a minimum of a 500-word self-evaluation/reflection paper to the CAS coordinator. There is no grade for CAS, but it must be completed to receive the diploma.

The activities performed for CAS hours cannot result in a grade or compensation and cannot be used as recognition in any other program, such as Scouts or 4H. Students select their own projects and IB directs us to interpret the areas broadly to include as many areas of activities as possible.

Please see the Hinkley IB Website for a complete CAS booklet and CAS Forms.

IB EXAM FEES 2009/2010
One time registration                        = $135
Cost per each May 2010 Exam          = $ 92
Cost per make-up Exams                   = $ 92

IB raises this cost $3-5 per exam every year.

This is an example of the

TOTAL COST OF all six IB DIPLOMA Exams for 2009/2010.**
One time registration = $135

Six IB Exams = $552

Total =$687

(Note – Juniors pay the registration fee and exam fee only if taking an exam during the school year. The IB registration fee is paid in the first year the student takes an IB exam and is a one-time fee for Diploma Candidates.)

*Registration and exam fees increase each year by $3-5.

For additional information about the

International Baccalaureate Program visit:
www.ibo.org
This website gives detailed information about the goals of IB, and explains in greater depth the IB philosophy.

Click here for the - IB Exam Schedule 2010

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program
at Hinkley High School

Question/Answers about IB and Colorado Universities

Students should check the websites of private and out-of-state colleges and universities to determine the number of credits each awards.

Do all Colorado colleges and universities award credits for IB classes?

Public institutions, such as the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Northern Colorado, or Metro State, are mandated by law to award credits, but the amount of credit varies based on the individual student performance. The exception to this state statute is School of Mines. Private universities, such as, D.U. or Regis, look at the individual student exam scores to determine credit awards.

2. How much credit can a student be awarded if they receive the IB Diploma?

A student in Colorado is awarded a minimum of 24 semester credits in Colorado public higher-education institutions if they score a ‘4’ or better on all six IB exams. Colorado House Bill (HB) 1108: College Credit for IB Diploma states:
The number of credits granted by an institution shall be, at a minimum, twenty-four semester credits or their equivalent. Each governing Board shall identify the specific general education or elective requirements that the student satisfies by having successfully completed the international baccalaureate diploma program and shall outline the conditions necessary to award the credits.

For more information go to: http://www.ibo.org/ibna/actionkits/pdfs/documents/03-CO_lk-FINAL.pdf

3. What happens if a student receives their IB Diploma but does not get a ‘4’ on one of the exams?

HB 1108 states, “An institution may only grant less than twenty-four semester credits or their equivalent if the student has received a score of less than four on an exam administered as part of the International Baccalaureate program….credits or their equivalent …shall be reduced accordingly.”

In other words, the student is no longer eligible to automatically receive 24 college credits but they can still receive their IB Diploma if other conditions are met and the university will determine the number of college credits awarded.

4. Can a student earn more than 24 credits from a college or university in Colorado?

Yes, in fact students from Hinkley have been awarded 32 college credits and began their post-secondary studies as a sophomore. That is one full year of tuition costs the student or family saved.

5. What does my student need to do to earn more than 24 credits?

Students can earn more than 24 credits by scoring higher than a ‘4’ on their IB exams. For example, in May 2009 a student scored a ‘7’ (the highest score possible) on their IB Spanish exam and was awarded 10 semester credits at the University of Colorado at Denver toward the Foreign Language requirement.

6. Can a student earn college credit for IB course work even if they do not complete all the requirements of the IB Diploma?

Yes a student can earn credit for individual IB courses, but the amount of credit awarded is determined by the university.

7. My family might need to move before my student completes the program; will my student’s IB classes transfer to another IB school?

Absolutely! One of the reasons IB was created was to establish a rigorous international curriculum for students with a parent(s) that moves across the United States or to another country due to their employment. Being in the IB program allows students to easily transfer schools without any interruption to their education.

8. How do colleges and universities view IB students?

Students who are in the IB Diploma program are viewed as highly attractive to universities, as they have experienced college level curriculum, demonstrated ambition, good work habits, and have a strong academic transcript. While completing all requirements of the IB Diploma puts the student in the best light, students who challenge themselves by taking two or three IB courses are also viewed well by universities.

9. Is there any easy way to find out what other colleges or universities in the United States offer IB students?

The best way to find out about other universities is to visit the following IB website: http://www.ibo.org/country/index.cfm or go to www.ibo.org.

This site can link you to universities throughout the U.S. and to over 115 other countries that recognize the IB program.

10. How does IB scoring work, or how many total points do students need to qualify for the IB Diploma?

IB Exams are scored on a 1-7 scale and the final course score is based on the score received on the Internal Assessment (IA) and the exam score. Internal Assessments vary from 25-33% of the total final score received for a course. Students can also earn up to 3 extra points for completing an excellent extended essay and Theory of Knowledge paper.

Students must receive a minimum total of 24 points to earn the IB Diploma with no failing conditions. The maximum points a student can earn is 45. When a student receives 45 total points they are likely to start college as a second semester sophomore.

Following are three scenarios. In the first two the student receives the IB Diploma. The third scenario demonstrates “a condition of failure,” which is the phrase used by IB when a diploma requirement is not met by a student.

Student A – Earns IB Diploma and receives a minimum of 24 college credits	Student B – Earns IB Diploma and receive less than 24 college credits	Student C – Does not receive IB Diploma, earns some college credit
IB English HL – Exam Score 6	IB English HL – Exam Score 5	IB English HL – Exam Score 5
IB History HL – Exam Score 6	IB History HL – Exam Score 4	IB History HL – Exam Score N
IB Art HL - Exam Score 5	IB Art HL - Exam Score 3	IB Art HL - Exam Score 7
IB Biology SL – Exam Score 4	IB Biology SL - Exam Score 4	IB Biology SL – Exam Score 1
IB Math SL – Exam Score 4	IB Math SL - Exam Score 4	IB Math SL - Exam Score 5
IB Chinese SL- Exam Score 6	IB Chinese - Exam Score 5	IB Chinese SL - Exam Score 5
Extended Essay/TOK Pts 2	Extended Essay/TOK Pts. 1	Extended Essay/TOK Pts. 1
Total IB Score 33	Total IB Score 26	Total IB Score 24

In scenario ‘A’ – the student received a total of 33 points from their six exams, extended essay and theory of knowledge paper. In this case, the student is likely to receive 30 or more college credits, but the total number of credits above 24 is determined by the individual university.

In scenario ‘B’ – the student earned a total of 26; therefore, they qualify for the IB Diploma. Yet, they did not receive the full 24 college/university credits because they scored a ‘3’ on their IB Art HL course. Students must score a ‘4’ or above to be eligible for the 24 university credits.

In scenario ‘C’ – the student received an N in IB History HL, which is the result of either not completing the Internal Assessment (IA) or not sitting for the exam. In addition, the student received a score of ‘1’ in IB Biology SL. Failing to complete an IA, receiving a score of ‘2’ on an HL exam or a ‘1’ on an SL exam is a failing condition regardless of how well the student performs on other exams. However, the student in this scenario may receive credit for English, Art, Math and Chinese.

For more information about the International Baccalaureate Program at Hinkley contact:

Brian Hayenga (9^th and 10^th grades)

IB Middle Years (MYP) Coordinator

303/340-1500 ext 27483

bwhayenga@aps.k12.co.us

Teresa Steele (11^th & 12^th grades)

IB Diploma Coordinator

303/340-1500 ext 27466

tlsteelethomson@aps.k12.co.us

Page last updated on March 3, 2010