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I.B. Parent/Student Information Meetings

Demand for this program is growing at a steady rate. We invite interested parents and students to join us for an informative meeting to learn more about this very exciting, challenging program. For your convenience, we have scheduled three different meeting dates featuring the same information. Please feel free to attend the meeting that best fits your schedule:

• Tuesday, September 14, 2010
• Thursday, October 14, 2010
• Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Sequoia High School' Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The presentation includes:

• IB Diploma Programme History
• Sequoia IB Program Overview
• ICAP and Sequoia's Personalized Learning Community
• Sequoia's Honors Program (IB, AP)
• IB University Recognition
• Q & A

In order for parents to take an ICAP/IB Parent Tour please follow these steps:

Step1: Attend an IB Parent Information Meeting (see information meeting page for dates)

Step 2: After attending a meeting, sign up for an ICAP/IB Parent Tour (see dates below)

Two tour dates are scheduled following each IB Parent Information meeting. It has been our experience that the best time to tour is soon after the meetingwhile the information.The first tour will be September 20, 2010. TOUR RESERVATIONS WILL NOT BE MADE UNLESS WE HAVE VERIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE AT THE PREVIOUS PARENT INFORMATION MEETING.

Marlyn Bussey, IB Coordinator leads these ICAP/IB specific group tours. Once the qualifications have been met, please email Ms. Bussey at: mbussey@seq.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Be sure to provide the following information:

• your name
• student's current school
• telephone number
• date you would like to tour (based on schedule below)
• email address

The IB Coordinator will confirm your reservation by reply email.

Tour Dates for the 2010-2011 school year:

• Monday, September 20, 2010
• Monday October 4, 2010
• Monday, October 18, 2010
• Monday, November 1, 2010
• Monday, November 15, 2010
• Monday, January 17, 2011

"The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programes encourage studetns across the world to become more active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right." International Baccalaureate Mission Statement (www.ibo.org)

Created in 1968 in response to the educational needs of geographically mobile students, the IB has grown into a worldwide, comprehensive college preparatory curriculum that has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment giving IB diploma holders access to the world's leading universitites. The IB has shown over the course of almost 40 years, with 2,000 IB World Schools in 124 countries that students are well prepared for university work.

Academic Subjects:
The six academic subjects are studied concurrently as a well-rounded, liberal arts curriculum. IB Diploma candidates must select one course from each of the six groups. IB Certificate candidates may select only those subjects of personal interest.

Student Goals:
The IB program prepares students for a series of IB exams. The goal for an IBO Diploma student is to pass all 6 exams with a total minimum score of 24 and thereby earn the coveted IB Diploma. The IB Diploma is the student's "ticket" to otherwise unavailable post-secondary options.

The International College Advancement Program (ICAP) is a rigorous, college preparatory program for freshman and sophomore students. It is intended to prepare students who plan to pursue our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in their junior and senior years. This curriculum has an international flavor that emphasizes critical thinking, analysis and skillful written communication. It also exposes the student to intercultural similarities and differences and fosters an understanding and appreciation for both.

The ideal ICAP/IB Student is academically motivated and strives meet the IB Learner Profile:

Academic Support (AVID):
Sequoia has a process by which students who need extra academic support are invited to enrolled in both the ICAP program and the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) college preparatory elective. Being enrolled in AVID and ICAP students will strengthen the student's ability to meet the demands of their 9th grade ICAP courses: English, History, Spanish and Science which are demanding and require significant and sophisticated student output. AVID

Major universities worldwide recognize the International Baccalaureate Diploma. They reward students in the admissions process for the hard work already accomplished. There are more than 700 Universities in the United States and more than 60 in California that Recognize the IB Diploma.

Each college or university in the United States sets its own IB recognition policies. Interested students must make direct contact with the college or university to find out the current policies.

Visit the IBO database for more information: www.ibo.org or visit the website for the university you are interested in.

Tuesday May 4: IB English, paper 1 (a.m.)

Wednesday May 5: IB Math HL; IB Math SL; IB Math Studies, paper 1 (p.m.)

Thursday May 6: IB Math HL; IB Math SL; IB Math Studies, paper 2 (a.m.) ; IB Psychology, paper 1 (p.m.)

Friday May 7: IB Psychology, paper 2 (a.m.) ; IB German A2, paper 1 (p.m.)

Monday May 10: IB English, paper 2 (a.m.) ; IB Physics, papers 1 and 2 (p.m.)

Tuesday May 11: IB Physics, paper 3 (a.m.) ; IB History, papers 1 and 2 (p.m.)

Wednesday May 12: IB History, paper 3 (a.m.)

Friday May 14: IB German A2, paper 2 ; German B, papers 1 and 2 ( p.m.)

Monday May 17: IB Env. Systems/Societies, paper 1 (a.m.)

Tuesday May 18: IB Env. Systems/Societies, paper 2 (a.m.) ; IB Spanish A2, paper 1 (p.m.)

Wednesday May 19: IB Spanish A2, paper 2 ; IB Spanish B, papers 1 and 2 (a.m.)

Thursday May 20: IB Math HL, paper 3 (a.m.) ; IB ITGS, paper 1 (p.m.)

May 21: IB ITGS, paper 2 (a.m.)

May 24: IB French B, papers 1 and 2 (a.m.)

Dear I.B. Students (and parents):

As you begin the U.C. application process, you will need to complete the testing information for I.B. in step 5 of the application. I have provided a guide below

to help you. This information applies to the 2010-2011 school year and will be updated each year. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bussey in room 44.

Group 1 - Languages A1:

• Exam Name: IB English A1
• Course Level: Higher Level
• Test Date: May, 2011

Group 2 - Second Languages A2, B:

• Exam Name: IB Spanish B (is the course for non native speakers)
• IB Spanish A2 (the course for native speakers)
• IB German A2 (the course for native speakers)
• IB German B (the course for non native speakers)
• Course Level: Higher Level
• Test Date: May, 2011

Group 3 - Individuals and Society:

• Exam Name: IB History of the Americas
• Course Level: Higher Level
• Test Date: May, 2011
• Exam Name: IB Psychology
• Course Level: Standard Level
• Test Date: May, 2011

• Exam Name: IB ITGS
• Course Level: Standard Level
• Test Date: May,2011

Group 4: Experimental Sciences:

• Exam Name: IB Environ. Systems and Societies
• Course Level: Standard Level
• Test Date: May, 2011

• Exam Name: IB Physics
• Course Level: Standard Level
• Test Date: May, 2011

Group 5 - Mathematics and Computer Science:

• Exam Name: IB Math HL
• Course Level: Higher Level
• Test Date: May, 2011

• Exam Name: IB Math SL
• Course Level: Standard Level
• Test Date: May, 2011

• Exam Name: IB Math Studies
• Course Level: Standard Level
• Test Date: May, 2011

Group 6 - Arts:

• Exam Name: IB Visual Arts
• Course Level: Higher Level
• Test Date: May, 2011

Because there is so much information parents and students need to have as they embark on each level of high school education, the I.B. Diploma Coordinator and the College and Career Advisor will be holding joint grade level information meetings. It is very important for parents and students to attend the appropriate meeting so you will know how to navigate the school year. The college and testing information will be presented first, followed by ICAP/IB program information for each level. Translation will be available. The schedule of meetings is as follows:

• Senior Meeting: October 5, 2010
• Junior Meeting: October 12, 2010
• Sophomore Meeting: October 19, 2010
• Freshman Meeting: October 26, 2010

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Multi-Purpose Room