DP for Parents

The IB Diploma Program (DP) is a two-year international education programme that prepares students age 16–19 years for success going into, and throughout, university. The DP offers a holistic approach to teaching and learning with a keen focus on developing intercultural awareness. Students learn to explore and understand the world around them through inquiry, critical thinking and open-mindedness.

What path is best for you? Compare Honors (AP) vs Diploma Program

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Surrounding the IB DP student at MPHS are:   

The IB DP requirements ():

• At least seven courses must be taken, from 6 subject groups (English, World Language, Social Studies, Science, Math, Theory of Knowledge Arts & Electives)
• Examinations scored 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest)

• IB score based on internal assessment (class project or paper graded by teacher, reviewed by IB) and external assessment (exam, typically taken in two sessions on two different days)
• Diploma Program courses are taken in grades 11 and 12
• Preparation for IB courses through IB Middle Years Program § IB course grades earn 1 quality point on the GPA
• Most IB courses completed over two school years (earning 1 quality points on grade each year)
• Focus on growth and development of whole person (via Theory of Knowledge, CAS, internal assessments)
• Theory of Knowledge course required
• Experiential learning via Creativity, Activity, Service requirement

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2019-2020 IB Information Sessions

Event	Venue	Date ​Time
Diploma Program Student & Parent Event ​	​Auditorium	​Sep 9, 2019 ​5:30PM
Diploma Program Student & Parent Event​	​Auditorium	Feb 10, 2020 5:30PM

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​Sign up for Text Message Announcements/Reminders:
11th: @mp-ib11 to 81010
​12th: @mp-ib12 to 81010

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DP at MPHS

Important Downloads: ​

• IB 4-Year Coursework Plan 2019-2020 Revised - ​Detailed coursework information for IB Middle Years Program (9th-10th) and Diploma Program (11th - 12th)
• IB Program Handbook 2019-2020​ - Detailed information about the IB Program at Myers Park High School.
• CAS Diploma Program Guidelines (11th - 12th)
• ​11th & 12th IB Coursework 2019-2020
  
• IB Learner Profile : Student Attributes
• ​​​​IB Math Curriculum 2019 - * New 2019 * Which math is the right math for you? Guidelines for choosing your math course.

Questions & Important Links: 

• ​Email the IB Coordinator: Katie Willett at Katie.willett@cms.k12.nc.us​
• College and Universities - MPHS Class of 2019
  

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