IB Diploma Programme
- IBDP Core
- IBDP Group 1 - English
- IBDP Group 2 - World Language
- IBDP Group 3 - Individuals and Societies
- IBDP Group 4 - Experimental Sciences
- IBDP Group 5 - Math
- IBDP Group 6 - Arts
IBDP Core
IBLA300
IBDP Extended Essay/CAS-Juniors
Students will earn .5 credit each in 11th & 12th grade. Though this class will not meet formally during the school day, students will be expected to fulfill obligations and deadlines during their junior and senior years, all of which will be graded accordingly.
The Extended Essay (EE) is an in-depth study of a focused topic chosen from the list of approved Diploma Program subjects— one of the student’s six chosen subjects for the IB diploma. It is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity. The EE provides students with an opportunity to engage in personal research about topics of their own choice, under the guidance of a supervisor who teaches at Harrison High School. The goal is to complete a major piece of formal, structured writing, in which ideas and findings are communicated logically and coherently about the subject chosen. After completion of the written essay, a short, concluding interview - called the viva voce - will be conducted by the supervisor.
Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS) is a fundamental requirement of the Diploma Program and takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies. It is a requirement for those pursuing an IB Diploma. CAS involves students in experiential learning through a range of artistic, physical and service experiences. It is important to note that the value of CAS isn’t in the hours collected; rather it is found in the quality of the experience.
IB Creativity, Activity, Service Curriculum
COURSE NOTE: Though this class will not meet formally during the school day, students will be expected to fulfill obligations and deadlines during their junior and senior years, all of which will be graded accordingly.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11
IBLA400
IBDP Extended Essay/CAS-Seniors
Students will earn .5 credit each in 11th & 12th grade. Though this class will not meet formally during the school day, students will be expected to fulfill obligations and deadlines during their junior and senior years, all of which will be graded accordingly.
The Extended Essay (EE) is an in-depth study of a focused topic chosen from the list of approved Diploma Program subjects, one of the student’s six chosen subjects for the IB diploma. It is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity. The EE provides students with an opportunity to engage in personal research about topics of their own choice, under the guidance of a supervisor who teaches at Harrison High School. The goal is to complete a major piece of formal, structured writing, in which ideas and findings are communicated logically and coherently about the subject chosen. After completion of the written essay, a short, concluding interview - called the viva voce - will be conducted by the supervisor.
Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS) is a fundamental requirement of the Diploma Program and takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies. It is a requirement for those pursuing an IB Diploma. CAS involves students in experiential learning through a range of artistic, physical and service experiences. It is important to note that the value of CAS isn't in the hours collected; rather it is found in the quality of the experience.
COURSE NOTE: Though this class will not meet formally during the school day, students will be expected to fulfill obligations and deadlines during their junior and senior years, all of which will be graded accordingly.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 12
IBGE300A
IBDP Theory of Knowledge-Juniors
The International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge course is an interdisciplinary investigation into the nature of knowledge. One of the most important elements of the DP is the Theory of Knowledge course, which challenges students to question the basis of knowledge to reflect critically on how they know what they believe to be facts or the truth. It consists almost entirely of exploring questions about different sources of knowledge (perception, language, emotion, reason) and different kinds of knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical, historical).
- Do we construct reality or do we recognize it?
- Does knowledge always require some kind of rational basis? Is there any kind of knowledge that can be attained solely through emotion?
- Is scientific knowledge progressive; has it always grown? Can we reach a point where everything important in a scientific sense is known?
IB Theory of Knowledge Curriculum
COURSE NOTE: Though this class will not meet formally during the school day, students will be expected to fulfill obligations and deadlines during their junior and senior years, all of which will be graded accordingly. Follow link to request AM or PM sessions.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11
IBGE400B
IBDP Theory of Knowledge-Seniors
The International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge course is an interdisciplinary investigation into the nature of knowledge. One of the most important elements of the DP is the Theory of Knowledge course, which challenges students to question the basis of knowledge—to reflect critically on how they know what they believe to be facts or the truth. It consists almost entirely of exploring questions about different sources of knowledge (perception, language, emotion, reason) and different kinds of knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical, historical).
- Do we construct reality or do we recognize it?
- Does knowledge always require some kind of rational basis? Is there any kind of knowledge that can be attained solely through emotion?
- Is scientific knowledge progressive; has it always grown? Can we reach a point where everything important in a scientific sense is known?
COURSE NOTE: Though this class will not meet formally during the school day, students will be expected to fulfill obligations and deadlines during their junior and senior years, all of which will be graded accordingly. Follow link to select AM or PM sessions.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 12
IBDP Group 1 - English
IBLA100A/B/C/D
IBDP English A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
IB ENGLISH A/B (grade 11) Language A: Language and Literature course introduces the critical study and interpretation of written and spoken texts from a wide range of literary and non literary genres. The formal analysis of texts is supplemented by awareness that meaning is not fixed but can change in respect to contexts of production and consumption.
The course is organized into four parts, each focused on the study of either literary or non-literary texts. Together, the four parts of the course allow the student to explore the language in question through its cultural development and use, its media forms and functions, and its literature. Students develop skills of literary and textual analysis, and also the ability to present their ideas effectively. A key aim is the development of critical literacy.
IB ENGLISH C/D (grade 12)Through the study of a wide range of literature, the Language A: Literature course encourages students to appreciate the artistry of literature and to develop an ability to reflect critically on their reading. Works are studied in their literary and cultural contexts, through close study of individual texts and passages, and by considering a range of critical approaches. In view of the international nature of the IB and its commitment to intercultural understanding, the Language A: Literature course does not limit the study of works to the products of one culture or the cultures covered by any one language. The study of works in translation is especially important in introducing students, through literature, to other cultural perspectives. The response to the study of literature is through oral and written communication, thus enabling students to develop and refine their command of language. Language A: Literature is a flexible course that allows teachers to choose works from prescribed lists of authors and to construct a course that suits the particular needs and interests of their students. It is divided into four parts, each with a particular focus. • Part 1: Works in translation • Part 2: Detailed study • Part 3: Literary genres • Part 4: Options (in which works are freely chosen)
IB Language & Literature Curriculum
COURSE NOTE: Honors English 9 and 10 are strongly recommended. This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBLA100A/B - IBDP English. Grade 12 takes IBLA100c/D-IB - IBDP English
IBDP Group 2 - World Language
IBWLS100A/B/C/D
IBDP Spanish A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
The aims of the language B course are that students can communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations, demonstrating linguistic competence and intercultural understanding. Students will use language appropriate to a range of interpersonal and/or cultural contexts to communicate. Students will learn to understand and use language to express and respond to a range of ideas with accuracy and fluency. Students will be able to organize ideas on a range of topics, in a clear, coherent and convincing manner. Students will understand, analyze and respond to a range of written and spoken contexts. HL students will also understand and analyze works of literature written in the target language of study.
COURSE NOTE: Students who take Levels 1 and 2 during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL. Students who take Levels 2 and 3 (or 4) during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL or HL, based on proficiency and teacher recommendation. The IBDP SL/HL classes resemble advanced Level 4 and 5 classes. Level 3 is a required prerequisite for HL students, in addition to teacher recommendation.
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
IB Language B (Arabic, French, Japanese, Spanish) Curriculum
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: 05120A/B - Spanish 2 or 05130A/B - Spanish 3
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBWLS100A/B - IBDP Spanish A/B. Garde 12 takes IBWLS100C/D - IBDP Spanish C/D
IBWLF100A/B/C/D
IBDP French A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
The aims of the language B course are that students can communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations, demonstrating linguistic competence and intercultural understanding. Students will use language appropriate to a range of interpersonal and/or cultural contexts to communicate. Students will learn to understand and use language to express and respond to a range of ideas with accuracy and fluency. Students will be able to organize ideas on a range of topics, in a clear, coherent and convincing manner. Students will understand, analyze and respond to a range of written and spoken contexts. HL students will also understand and analyze works of literature written in the target language of study.
IB Language B (Arabic, French, Japanese, Spanish) Curriculum
COURSE NOTE: Students who take Levels 1 and 2 during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL. Students who take Levels 2 and 3 (or 4) during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL or HL, based on proficiency and teacher recommendation. The IBDP SL/HL classes resemble advanced Level 4 and 5 classes. Level 3 is a required prerequisite for HL students, in addition to teacher recommendation
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: IBWLF100A/B - French 2 or VMHWLF3A/B - French 3
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBWLF100A/B - IBDP French A/B. Grade 12 takes IBWLF100C/D - IBDP French C/D.
IBWLJ100A/B/C/D
IBDP Japanese A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
The aims of the language B course are that students can communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations, demonstrating linguistic competence and intercultural understanding. Students will use language appropriate to a range of interpersonal and/or cultural contexts to communicate. Students will learn to understand and use language to express and respond to a range of ideas with accuracy and fluency. Students will be able to organize ideas on a range of topics, in a clear, coherent and convincing manner. Students will understand, analyze and respond to a range of written and spoken contexts. HL students will also understand and analyze works of literature written in the target language of study.
IB Language B (Arabic, French, Japanese, Spanish) Curriculum
COURSE NOTE: Students who take Levels 1 and 2 during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL. Students who take Levels 2 and 3 (or 4) during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL or HL, based on proficiency and teacher recommendation. The IBDP SL/HL classes resemble advanced Level 4 and 5 classes. Level 3 is a required prerequisite for HL students, in addition to teacher recommendation.
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: VMHWLJ2A/B - Japanese 2 or HWLJ300A/B - Japanese 3
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBWLJ100A/B - IBDP Japanese A/B. Grade 12 takes IBWLJ100C/D - IBDP Japanese C/D.
IBDP Group 3 - Individuals and Societies
IBCT800A/B/C/D
IBDP Business Management A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Business Management is a rigorous and dynamic discipline that gives students an international perspective of business. Emphasis is placed on the following business functions: human resource management (HRM), finance and accounting, marketing, and operations management. Links between these topics are central to the course, as this integration promotes a complete overview of business management.
This course covers a range of organizations from all sectors, as well as the socio-cultural and economic contexts in which those organizations operate. It also explores how individuals and groups interact within an organization, how they may be successfully managed, and how they can ethically optimize the use of resources in a world with increasing scarcity and concern for sustainability.
The curriculum is designed to develop students' knowledge and understanding of business management theories, as well as their ability to apply a range of tools, techniques, and skills, such as financial analysis. In addition, the course aims to develop transferable skills such as the ability to think critically and strategically; make ethically sound and well-informed decisions; understand the pace, nature, and significance of change; undertake long-term planning, analysis, and evaluation; and create and execute professional business presentations.
IB Business Management Curriculum
COURSE NOTE: 02022 - Business Management, 02225 - Business Law, and 02010A/B - Accounting are highly recommended but not required. This is an IB Diploma Program course that is featured in Group 3 (Individuals and Societies), but can also be used as a substitute for Group 6 (The Arts).
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. Students who successfully pass the IB assessments may earn college credit and/or advanced standing.
CREDIT:
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBCT800A/B - IBDP Business Mgmt. Grade 12 takes IBCT800C/D - IBDP Business Mgmt
IBSS100A/B/C/D
IBDP History A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Junior Year (IBDP A&B) - World History
Semester 1 topic is “Move to Global War”. The focus is on the rise of the Axis powers, Germany, Italy and Japan, from the late 1800’s to the start of WWII. The IB exam for this portion of the course is focused on document analysis and interpretation. As a result, the course is divided between learning content, document exposure and skill development.
Semester 2 has two topics; “Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars” and “The Cold War”.
Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars requires students to study and understand two different wars and be able to compare them with each other. The topic focuses on WWII and the Vietnam War. The Cold War is a comprehensive study of the entire Cold War (1945-91). Both of these topics are studied from the perspective of multiple countries. The IB exam for this portion of the course is in an essay format. It requires students to demonstrate in depth content knowledge and the ability to present an interpretation on a chosen topic supported by historical evidence. A total of two essays are written in 90 minutes.
Senior Year (IBDP C&D)- History of the Americas
There are three topics of study for the senior year; U.S. Civil War, The Great Depression and Civil Rights and Social Movements post 1945. Each of the topics is studied from the perspective of at least two countries in the Western Hemisphere. The focus is on in-depth knowledge, perspective and historiography. These topics are assessed by IB in an essay format. The quality of writing and analysis is set to a higher standard than the essays from the world history topics, particularly with regards to perspective and historiography. The exam requires students to write three essays in 150 minutes.
COURSE NOTE: This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. Students who successfully pass the IB assessments may earn college credit and/or advanced standing.
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBSS100A/B IB History A/B. Grade 12 takes IBSS100C/D - IB History C/D.
IBSS800A/B/C/D
IBDP Psychology A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Psychology is the systematic study of behavior and mental processes. Psychology has its roots in both the natural and social sciences, leading to a variety of research designs and applications, and providing a unique approach to understanding modern society.
IB Psychology examines the interaction of biological, cognitive and sociocultural influences on human behavior, thereby adopting an integrative approach. Understanding how psychological knowledge is generated, developed and applied enables students to achieve a greater understanding of themselves and appreciate the diversity of human behavior. The ethical concerns raised by the methodology and application of psychological research are key considerations in IB psychology.
IB Psychology takes a holistic approach that fosters intercultural understanding and respect. In the core of the IB psychology course, the biological level of analysis demonstrates what all humans share, whereas the cognitive and sociocultural levels of analysis reveal the immense diversity of influences that produce human behavior and mental processes. Cultural diversity is explored and students are encouraged to develop empathy for the feelings, needs and lives of others within and outside their own culture. This empathy contributes to an international understanding.
COURSE NOTE: This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. Students who successfully pass the IB assessments may earn college credit and/or advanced standing.
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBSS800A/B - IB Psychology A/B. Grade 12 takes IBSS800C/D - IB Psychology C/D.
IBDP Group 4 - Experimental Sciences
IBSC100A/B/C/D-IB
IBDP Biology A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Biology Higher Level is a four semester course that focuses on concepts crucial to the understanding of the biological sciences, as well as experimental laboratory work. Students are expected to learn about the diversity that exists in the field of biology as well as to actively engage in the process of scientific inquiry. This course is divided into seven major units: Ecology, Biochemistry, Cells, Genetics, Botany, Evolution and Anatomy and Physiology.
Biology Higher Level will focus on inquiry based reasoning methods that allow students to become aware of how the scientific community works and communicates. These methods will involve the formation, testing, and modification of hypotheses through observation, experimentation, collection, and analysis of data. At the end of the course, students will be expected to collaborate, utilize informational technology skills, appreciate scientific limitations and possibilities, and understand the significance of the scientific process.
COURSE NOTE: This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HSC510A/B - Honors Biology or HSC505A/B - Honors Chemistry
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBSC100A/B - IBDP Biology A/B. Grade 12 takes IBSC100C/D - IBDP Biology C/D
IBSC205A/B/C/D-IB
IBDP Chemistry A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
IB Chemistry HL is a Diploma Programme Group 4 course that emphasizes the use of experimentation, inquiry learning, and analytical thinking to develop the concepts outlined in the IB Chemistry HL curriculum. The course involves a thorough experimental component that develops the students ability to design and conduct experiments. Students will also participate in an interdisciplinary 10 hour Group 4 Project in the fall of the 12th grade year. Pathways: Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology, Health Sciences, Human Services, Natural Resources and Agriscience.
COURSE NOTE: This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HSC201A/B - Chemistry or HSC505A/B - Honors Chemistry AND Algebra 1
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBSC205A/B - IB Chemistry A/B. Grade 12 takes IBSC205C/D - IB Chemistry C/D.
IBSC215A/B/C/D-IB
IBDP Physics A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
IB Physics HL is a Diploma Programme Group 4 course that emphasizes the use of laboratory experimentation, inquiry learning and thinking critically to uncover the objectives listed for the IB Physics HL curriculum found at: IB Physics Curriculum
The course involves a thorough experimental component that includes formal lab reports used as an internal assessment. The external assessment exam will occur in the spring of the 12th grade year. A co-requisite would be Precalculus. Ideally the student will have completed Physics or Honors Physics, but it is not a requirement. Pathways include Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, Health Sciences, Human Services and Natural Resources & Agriscience.
COURSE NOTE: HSC515A/B - Honors Physics is recommended but not required. This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBSC215A/B - IB Physics A/B. Grade 12 takes IBSC215C/D - IB Physics B/C.
IBSC800A/B-IB
IBDP Sports, Exercise & Health Science A/B
This is a ONE YEAR College Level Course. It is a perfect fit for anyone interested in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Medicine. It incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, which are studied in the context of Sport, Exercise and Health. Students will cover a range of topics and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. This will provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles and critically analyze performance. Where relevant, the course will address issues of international dimension and ethics by considering sport, exercise and health relative to the individual and in a global context.
IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science Curriculum
COURSE NOTE: SEHS video, will introduce you to SEHS-created by an IBDP student.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of your Junior or Senior year, dependent on when you take the course.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
IBDP Group 5 - Math
IBMA400A/B/C/D-IB
IBDP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Analysis and Approaches HL is intended for students who wish to pursue studies in mathematics at university or subjects that have a large mathematical content; it is for students who enjoy developing mathematical arguments, problem solving and exploring real and abstract applications, with and without technology.
This course recognizes the need for analytical expertise in a world where innovation is increasingly dependent on a deep understanding of mathematics. This course includes topics that are both traditionally part of a pre-university mathematics course (for example, functions, trigonometry, calculus) as well as topics that are amenable to investigation, conjecture and proof, for instance the study of sequences and series, and proof by induction. The course allows the use of technology, as fluency in relevant mathematical software and hand-held technology is important regardless of choice of course. However, Mathematics: analysis and approaches has a strong emphasis on the ability to construct, communicate and justify correct mathematical arguments.
COURSE NOTE: This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HMA805A/B - Pre-Calculus orHMA805A/B - Honors Precalculus or higher
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBMA400A/B - IBDP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL. Grade 12 takes IBMA400C/D - IBDP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL
IBMA300A/B/C/D-IB
IBDP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Applications and interpretation SL, is designed for students who enjoy describing the real world and solving practical problems using mathematics; those who are interested in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring mathematical models and enjoy the more practical side of mathematics. This course is intended to prepare students for a career in social sciences, humanities, languages, or arts.
COURSE NOTE: This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HMA200A/B - Geometry or HMA520A/B - Honors Geometry
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBMA300A/B - IBDP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL. Grade 12 takes IBMA300C/D - IBDP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL .
IBDP Group 6 - Arts
IBPV100A/B/C/D-IB
IBDP Visual Arts A, B, C, D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
The IB Diploma Programme visual arts course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. The course is designed for students who want to go on to study visual arts in higher education as well as for those who are seeking lifelong enrichment through visual arts.
The visual arts syllabus demonstrates a clear distinction between the course at SL and at HL, with additional assessment requirements at HL that allow for breadth and greater depth in the teaching and learning. The assessment tasks require HL students to reflect on how their own work has been influenced by exposure to other artists and for them to experiment in greater depth with additional art-making media, techniques and forms. HL students are encouraged to produce a larger body of resolved works and to demonstrate a deeper consideration of how their resolved works communicate with a potential viewer.
For final assessment, all students will create a digital portfolio of their studio work and strongest IWB pages, and will write a Candidate Statement (a short critical analysis of their work) discussing their ideas, process, and the journey undertaken during the course. HL students will also participate in an IB Student Art Exhibition, and record a Candidate Interview.
COURSE NOTE: Intro to Art; Drawing & Painting are strongly recommended but not required. This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBPV100A/B - IBDP Visual Arts. Grade 12 takes IBPV100C/D-IB - IBDP Visual Arts.