INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
IB Ab Initio French SL [ Level I- Grade 11 ] and [ Level II- Grade 12 ] [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Only for full IB diploma candidates with no previous world language instruction Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Four trimesters = 2.0 credits, two trimesters taken each year Major outcomes:
• Provides a foundation for study of French
• Develops ability to communicate in speech and writing in French
• Introduces students to the cultures of Frenchspeaking countries
• SL Exam required in grade 12 Projects, activities, etc.: Two taped oral presentations externally moderated, two examination papers externally assessed Instructional focus: Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French
IB Ab Initio Spanish SL [ Level I- Grade 11 ] and [ Level II- Grade 12 ] [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Only for full IB diploma candidates with no previous world language instruction Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Four trimesters = 2.0 credits; two trimesters taken each year Major outcomes:
• Provides a foundation for study of Spanish
• Develops ability to communicate in speech and writing in Spanish
• Introduces students to the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries
• SL exam required in grade 12 Projects, activities, etc.: Two taped oral presentations externally moderated, two examination papers externally assessed Instructional focus: Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish
HISTORY
Honors Social Studies 10 / Honors English 10 Block [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Teacher or counselor recommendation, English 9 and Social Studies 9 Intended audience: Grade 10 Credit: Two trimesters / two periods = 2.0 credits Major outcomes: Relationship of history, literature and communication skills Instructional focus: Students enrolled in Honors courses will be required to apply higher-order thinking and communication skills, study primary source documents and complete independent and / or group research projects. Preparatory class for IB English 11 & AP / IB European History 11 as well as for students wishing to enter the full IB diploma program.
[ AP European History ]/ IB History 11 HL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: AP US History 10 or Honors Social Studies 10 / English 10 Block Intended audience: Grade 11 Advanced Learners Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Prepare student for AP European History Exam and Year 1 of IB History Program
• Survey knowledge of European History from Renaissance through the fall of USSR
• Producing and supporting a written thesis
• Analytical discussion
• Research to gain multiple historical perspectives
• HL Exam required in grade 12 Instructional focus: Understanding historical texts through lecture, reading, discussion, and essay writing
IB History of the Middle East & Africa 12 HL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: [ AP European History ]/ IB History 11 HL, AVID English 11 or HonBlock10 Intended audience: Grade 12 Advanced Learners, students continuing onto IB History Year 2. Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Prepare students for required IB History exam, including a review of selected European History topics from Year 1.
• Gain knowledge of relevant historical topics within the areas of the modern Middle East & Africa and to understand how these regions have been impacted by Europe and the United States, as well as to gain a better understanding for the modern and current relationships among America, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa.
• To produce and support a written thesis
• To have analytical discussions
• To engage in historical research in order to gain multiple historical perspectives
• HL exam required in grade 12 Instructional focus: Understanding historical texts through lecture, reading, discussion, and essay writing Projects, activities, etc.: Required IB Internal Assessment: Historical research paper; required IB external assessment: 3 essay exams
SCIENCES
IB Biology 11 SL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Chemistry I or Honors Chemistry I Intended audience: Grade 11 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Knowledge of structure and function of human organ systems
• Learn concepts related to nucleic acids and proteins
• Understand principles and applications of genetics and DNA
• Knowledge of biological change over time, life processes and diversity of life
• Internal and external assessments
• Topics listed above studied at greater depth at the high level( HL)
• SL or HL Exam required in grade 12 Projects, activities, etc.: Research project and field study, lab work with data analysis Instructional focus: College-level concepts through lecture and lab work; college text is used
IB Biology 12 SL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: C or higher in IB Biology 11 SL Intended audience: Grade 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Plant biology
• Cell respiration and photosynthesis
• Animal physiology including in-depth genetics and evolution
• Neurobiology and behavior
• Internal and external assessments
• Topics listed above studied at greater depth at the higher level( HL)
• SL Exam required in grade 12 Projects, activities, etc.: Major research project and field study, lab work with data analysis Instructional focus: College-level concepts through lecture and lab work; college text is used
IB Biology 12 HL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: C or higher in IB Biology 11 SL Intended audience: Grade 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credits Major outcomes:
• Plant biology
• Cell respiration and photosynthesis
• Animal physiology including in-depth genetics and evolution
• Neurobiology and behavior
• Internal and external assessments
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