GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING COURSES FOR STUDY AT GRADE 11 2006-2007
Grade 11 students at WAB can follow one of 3 programs, leading
to the following graduation options:
1. IB Diploma and WAB High School Diploma
2. IB Certificates and WAB High School Diploma
3. WAB High School Diploma
Option 1 - IB Diploma (IBDP) and WAB High School Diploma
This is a comprehensive two year program that is recognized widely
by colleges and universities around the world and enables students
to be considered for advanced placement in college courses. Students
must complete a total of 6 courses including a minimum of 3 at
Higher Level, allowing for depth as well as breadth in studies.
IBDP students must also complete a mandatory course called Theory
of Knowledge (TOK) , an Extended Essay of 4,000 words (maximum)
and meet the requirements of Creativity, Action, Service (CAS).
The WAB High School Diploma also requires students to complete
a course in PE.
| Level |
Descriptor |
| Higher
Level |
Higher Level subjects
require an intensive, in depth, study over the two years, with
a minimum of 240 hours teaching time (i.e. ran over an eight
block rotating timetable). They generally reflect students’
areas of interest and academic strengths. |
| Standard
Level |
Standard Level subjects
are less demanding and require a lesser degree of specialized
knowledge and understanding, and take a minimum of 150 hours
teaching. They are considered sufficient to satisfy most prerequisite
requirements for first year College of University courses. |
Option 2 – IB Certificates and WAB High School Courses
Combining IB Certificate Courses and WAB College Preparatory Courses
provides a rigorous program of study with a diverse selection of
courses. Students must meet the requirements of CAS and complete
a course in PE.
Option 3 – WAB High School Courses
Students who do not wish or need to study IB Courses can select
WAB Courses. These courses include a range of college/university
preparatory courses and work preparation courses. WAB College Preparatory
Courses provide a rigorous course of study wit a diverse selection
of courses. WAB ‘World of Work’ Courses provide vocational
and skill based learning to support students who will seek employment
following graduation. Students must meet the requirements of CAS
and complete a course in PE.
Selecting Courses for Study at Grade 11
Before making a choice, a student should ask the following questions:
- Which courses have I enjoyed in the past (irrespective of grades)?
Why do I enjoy them?
- Which courses have I previously studied most successfully?
Which courses do teachers/ parents recommend I choose?
- What careers am I considering? What do I want to study at
College or University? What relationship is there between my
academic success and my future plans?
- Which country/countries am I considering for University or
College study? Are there certain courses required for entry to
particular subjects of further study in the country concerned?
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| NOTE: |
1.
An International Baccalaureate Diploma is awarded
to students who pass all six courses and complete
the Creativity, Action, Service (CAS), Theory
of Knowledge (TOK) and Extended Essay requirements.
2. IB Certificates are awarded for individual
IBDP Courses
3. A WAB High School Diploma is awarded to all
students who have completed the course requirements
whether they be a full IBDP Diploma Programme,
a combination of WAB High School Courses and
IB Certificates or pure WAB Courses. |
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Follow These Steps To Make Your Choice
Select the pathway you wish to follow:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
- International Baccalaureate Certificates and WAB High School
Courses
- WAB High School Diploma Courses
| For IBDP
Course Students |
For IB
Certificates and WAB Courses |
WAB High
School Courses |
| 1. First select three Higher
Level courses, one from each of the six blocks, according to
your interests, abilities and educational goals. ALWAYS CHOOSE
YOUR HIGHER LEVEL SUBJECTS FIRST! |
1. Firstly, select two or less
Higher Level courses that compliment your abilities, aspirations
and goals. Your choices must come from separate blocks. ALWAYS
CHOOSE HIGHER LEVEL SUBJECTS FIRST! |
1. Firstly, select which WAB
High School Courses you wish to study. Make sure you have a
minimum of six courses. |
| 2. Next, select three Standard
Level Courses. These are to be chosen from the remaining three
blocks and complement the Higher Level choices, plus Theory
of Knowledge (TOK). |
2. Next select the remaining
Standard Level and WAB High School Courses. These are to be
selected from the remaining blocks and you need to have a minimum
of six courses. |
2. Check, do these choices
satisfy your needs and interest, reflect your abilities, and
meet the requirements of your selected pathway |
| 3. Check, do these choices
satisfy your needs and interest, reflect your abilities, and
meet the requirements of your selected pathway. |
3. Check, do these choices
satisfy your needs and interest, reflect your abilities, and
meet the requirements of your selected pathway. |
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Further Considerations
| a) |
A special combination of courses
is sometimes required for certain University or College subjects.
In such cases documentary evidence is required from the College
or University stating clearly that this is an entrance requirement.
Any student with special requirements for entry into University
or College should consult the IB Coordinator/College Counselor. |
| b) |
In normal circumstances all students study
English and a foreign language. However, in some circumstances
a different combination may be chosen after seeing the IB Coordinator
and/or College Counselor. |
| c) |
All IBDP students must participate in the Theory
of Knowledge (TOK) course, Creativity. Action, Service (CAS)
Programme, and complete a written Extended Essay of 4,000 words
(maximum). |
| d) |
All students are required to participate in
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS). |
| e) |
SL courses cannot be in the same block as the
HL courses. |
| f) |
The same subject cannot be taken at both SL
and HL. |
| g) |
In order to meet graduation requirements your
final choice MUST have one English, one foreign language, one
Humanities, one Science, one Mathematics, one Arts or Elective
subject (from group). |
| h) |
WAB recognizes the value of physical exercise
for our high school students. We will make every effort to
enable grade 11 students to access our excellent PE facilities
during or after the school day. |
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