1. science
2. mathematics
3. algebra

Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
"For many years the IB has played an important role in changing
the lives of students through a strong academic curriculum. IB
programmes engage students in an international education
that provokes a greater acceptance and understanding of the
world around them. I am delighted to see such a forward-looking
organization setting its future strategy in a way that will enable
more students to benefit from an IB education .“
- Carol Bellamy, Chair of the IB Board of Governors
“Thus, even more compelling than the rigorous process of developing AP is the
effect of AP on the lives of the students who pursue AP programs. Studies—and
the testimony of students — demonstrate the vital role Advanced Placement
plays in students developing a clear understanding of college-level academic
expectations and a lasting passion for and engagement with academic
disciplines in which they often eventually major.”
- Statement from college faculty involved in AP
IN Academic Honors Diploma
Earn 4 credits in two or more AP courses &
complete the exams
OR
Earn 4 credits in IB courses & complete the
exams
OR
Complete 2 of the following:
– 3 credits of dual credit courses,
– 2 credits in an AP course & complete the exam, or
– 2 credits in IB & complete the corresponding exam
Balancing AP and IB: They BOTH
• attract highly-motivated students
• are rigorous and devoted to academic
excellence
• involve dedicated and creative teachers
who participate in intensive professional
development
• allow students to earn college credit
• prepare students for the ACT and SAT
• Prepare students for the rigor of a
college education
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
• Curriculum covers a broad
spectrum of ideas
• External assessment at
course’s end aligned to
national standards
• Each course stands alone
• Curriculum allows for
inquiry and depth of study
• Varied internal and external
assessments moderated
internationally
• Sequence of courses with
an interdisciplinary
approach
Why AP?
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College level course in a high school
setting
Earn college credit
Broad curriculum in individual
courses
Earn local, state and national
recognition and scholarships
Over 90%
of
colleges/
universities
accept AP
scores
Students AP have a
higher four-year
graduation rates that
those who did not
take AP by over 60%
85% of
college/
universities
report that a
students AP
experience
favorably
impacts
admissions
decisions
AP at CHS
AP Capstone: Research*
AP Capstone: Seminar*
Art Department
Art History
Studio Art: 2-D
Studio Art: 3-D
Studio Art: Drawing
Business Department
Computer Science A
English Department
English Language
Composition
English Literature
Composition
Math Department
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Science Department
Biology
Chemistry
Physics I
Physics C
Environmental Science
Social Studies Department
European History
World History
US History
Comparative Government &
Politics
Government & Politics
Human Geography
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Psychology
World Language Department
German Language & Culture
Spanish Language & Culture
Spanish Literature & Culture
Japanese Language & Culture
French Language
Latin
5-year AP
Trends at CHS
CHS Class of 2013…
1427 took 2447 AP exams
83% of the exams were 3 or higher
146 AP Scholars
85 AP Scholars with Honor
215 AP Scholars with Distinction
70 AP National Scholars
1 AP State Scholar
1 Siemens State finalist
COURSE OF STUDY 11TH AND
12TH GRADE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Math
English
Social Studies
Science
World Languages
Performing Arts or a 2nd core course
Theory of Knowledge
IB Subject Area
Language A1
1
Grade 9
English 9
Honors English 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
SL/HL
English 10-1,10-2
IB English HL
HL
Honors English 101,10-2
Language B
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
IB Spanish 4
IB Spanish 5
SL
French 2
French 3
IB French 4
IB French 5
SL
2
German 2
German 3
IB German 4
IB German 5
SL
Latin 1
Latin 2
IB Latin 3
IB Latin 4
SL/HL
Individuals and Societies
World History
AP European History IB History of Americas HL
HL
3
AP World History
Government/EconomicsIB Psychology SL
SL
Business and
HL
Experimental Science
Biology
Chemistry
IB Biology HL
HL
4
Honors Biology
Honors Chemistry
IB Chemistry SL (one
SL
year)
Mathematics
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra 2
IB Math Studies (one year) SL
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus/IB Math SL IB Math Studies (one year) SL
5
Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus/IB Math SL Calculus AB/IB Math SL
SL
Honors Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus AP Calculus BC/IB Math Multivariable Calculus/IB SL/HL
*IB Computer Science HL
HL
The Arts
Drawing/Visual Arts Drawing/Visual Arts IB Visual Arts
SL/HL
Students may choose a second
Choir/Orchestra/Ba AND Music Theory
IB Music (audition required)
SL/HL
6
Theater
Arts
1-2
Advanced
Theater
IB
Theatre
Arts
SL/HL
course from Group 3, 4, or 5
Media Arts
Media Arts
IB Film
SL/HL
instead of Group 6.
Creativity, Action, and Service
Pre-IB SRT
Pre-IB SRT
CAS SRT
CAS SRT
Extended Essay
Staff Mentor and Advisor Staff Mentor and Advisor
Theory of Knowledge
One year--either junior or senior
*IB Computer Science HL is viewed as an elective under category 5. Students must still take a math course to earn the Diploma.
In addition to the IB curriculum requirements, students must also meet the requirements for graduation set by the State of Indiana.
These include Fine Arts (2 semesters for Academic Honors if not taking Group 6), PE (2 semesters),
Health OR Interpersonal Communications (1 semester), Government (1 semester), Economics (1 semester).
Please speak with your counselor and carefully review specific graduation requirements outlined in the CHS Program of Studies.
IB Diploma Programme Model
The Core of the Diploma Programme
“TOK”
100 hours
“There is no end
to the valid
questions that
may arise.”
“CAS”
2 years, 150
hours
“EE”
1 year, 4000
words
Free choice of
topic
Staff Mentor
Theory of Knowledge
• Integrated and Interconnected
• Internal and external assessments
• Typical class
IB TEDx at Carmel High School
IB WITHIN CHS…
•
•
•
•
Integrated curriculum
Adapt instruction based on student needs
Build a sense of team
Substantial program growth within CHS
Success at CHS
• 2012-2013: 87.9% of students who took IB
exams earned scores high enough for college
credit.
• 100% of students who have attempted to earn
the diploma have succeeded.
Translation please…Common Application
Curriculum
In comparison with other college preparatory students at our school, the applicant's course selection
is:
Is the applicant an IB Diploma Candidate? Yes No
Ratings
Compared to other students in his or her class year, how do you rate this student in terms of:
No
basi
s
Below
Averag
e
Academic
Achievement
Extracurricular
accomplishment
s
Personal
qualities and
character
Overall
Averag
e
Good
(above
average
)
Very
good
(well
above
average
)
Excellen
t (top
10%)
Outstandin
g (top 5%)
One of the
top few I've
encountere
d
• “IB is well known to us for excellent
preparation. Success in an IB programme
correlates well with success at Harvard. We
are always pleased to see the credentials of
the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript.”
— Marilyn McGrath Lewis,
Director of Undergraduate Admission at Harvard
• “Send us prepared students a la IB…It is the
“best” high school prep curriculum an
American school can offer.”
— Marilee Jones,
Former Director of Undergraduate Admission,
M.I.T.
• “One of the advantages of an IB curriculum is
its structure and quality. It is a coordinated
programme, well- established, well known
and well respected. We know the quality of
IB courses, and we think the IB curriculum is
terrific.”
— Christoph Guttentag,
Director of Undergraduate Admission, Duke
University
Data
• University acceptance
For more information…
Carmel High School
Brooke Watkins
Assistant Principal
bwatkins@ccs.k12.in.us
www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home
317.846.7721 ext. 7081
www.collegeboard.com
Carmel High School
Will Ellery
IB Coordinator
wellery@ccs.k12.in.us
www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home
317.846.7721 ext. 7018
Carmel High School
Brad Sever
Assistant Principal
bsever@ccs.k12.in.us
www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home
317.846.7721 ext. 7421
www.ibo.org
For more information…
Carmel High School
Brooke Watkins
Assistant Principal
bwatkins@ccs.k12.in.us
www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home
317.846.7721 ext. 7081
www.collegeboard.com
Carmel High School
Will Ellery
IB Coordinator
wellery@ccs.k12.in.us
www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home
317.846.7721 ext. 7018
Carmel High School
Brad Sever
Assistant Principal
bsever@ccs.k12.in.us
www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home
317.846.7721 ext. 7421
www.ibo.org