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Pre-IB Programme
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Are you: Highly motivated? Looking for a challenge? Hoping to make a difference? Committed to your learning? If the answer to the above is “yes”, then the Pre-IB Program may be for you! Current grade 9 students are eligible to apply for entry into the Pre-IB program for September 2008. Students in this program are provided with classes that introduce the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate Organization within the grade 10 curricula as prescribed by Alberta Education. The Pre-IB program will enable students to determine whether or not they should pursue IB courses. PRE-IB
Current grade 9 students are eligible to apply for entry into the Pre-IB program for September 2008. Students in this program are provided with classes that introduce the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate Organization within the grade 10 curricula as prescribed by Alberta Education. IB encourages critical thinking, an international perspective, and an appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity. The Pre-IB program will enable students to determine whether or not they should pursue the IB Certificate or IB Diploma program.
Middle Years Program (MYP): Only available to students from an MYP Junior High
Grade 9 students from St. Clement or other MYP Junior High schools are eligible to complete the MYP at Trinity. The MYP connects the core subjects to the real world and emphasizes holistic learning, intercultural awareness, and communication. Upon completion of the MYP courses and Personal Project, the culminating activity of the MYP and Areas of Interaction, students will receive a certificate indicating MYP courses completed. The MYP also enables students to determine whether or not they should pursue the Full or Certificate IB Diploma program. PRE-IB QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Who can take a Pre - IB course? The program is not exclusively for honours students, but rather students with a keen interest in one or more subject areas. The program is designed for students who intend on pursuing a university or college education.
How is the selection made? Grade 9 teachers’ recommendation is the most important criteria. We recommend a subject mark of 70% because the Pre-IB program is a demanding program.
What Pre-IB subjects will be offered in fall 2008? Core Pre-IB Options English 10-1 Mathematics 10P Art 10 , Music 10, Drama 10 Science 10 Social studies 10 French 20 or Spanish 10
Does a student have to take all 4 core Pre-IB subjects? No, a student may take as few as one core Pre-IB course but a minimum of 2 courses is recommended.
If a student doesn’t take a Pre-IB course, will he or she be refused entry into the IB Diploma program?
No, the Pre-IB is not a prerequisite for Diploma IB courses but rather a way of finding out more about IB. A student without the Pre-IB may still qualify for IB; however, students enrolled in Pre-IB will gain an advantage in understanding more about how the program operates.
Is there an additional fee? No.
Will student marks be lower because they register in Pre-IB? No. Although students sometimes complete more demanding assignments, they will be assessed according to the standards set in specific subject areas by Alberta Learning. We recognize that many students enrolled in Pre-IB will qualify for scholarships and therefore should not be disadvantaged by taking a more rigorous course. It is quite possible that class averages in a Pre-IB class could exceed a matriculation class by more than 10%.
Will students enrolled in a Pre-IB course still have time for sports, year play, or other activities?
Most definitely. The philosophy of IB is to provide students with opportunities for enriched learning while developing physically, socially and spiritually. Students are encouraged to get involved in other school activities such as Students Union, sports teams, yearplay and various clubs.
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