Parent Orientation

Welcome Parents and
Grade 10 Students
IB Orientation
12 February 2014
Media Center

“The work is exciting at times, laborious at others,
but always challenging. Outside of the office (a true
legacy of Brent), I've learned to get involved in a wide
variety of activities which include: Skulling on the
river Itchen, playing Rugby for the local Trojan Club
and exploring the UK. So far I've been to the Fringe
Festival in Edinburgh, The Highland games in Crieff
and have been through New Forest by bike…The IB
gives you the flexibility to make projects interesting
to you personally; take advantage of that! Learn to be
independent as you study, you'll stumble more than
you succeed at first but after a while you'll catch on to
ideas much faster... To keep your sanity during IB,
learn to prioritize your work. ” Alex MacLaren.
Class of 2005. Imperial College

Orientation
Mission Statements
Video c/o of Ben Jance IV and Alaaddin Ismail
What is the IB Diploma Programme?
The IB Learner Profile
Academic Honesty
The New Curriculum Model
The Curriculum
Sample of DP course combinations
The Course Selection Form
Qualifications-visit also individual university websites for pre-requisites
Websites
Breakout Sessions: Students stay in the Media Center with Ms Pozon
and the Seniors
Parents please proceed to the US Faculty workroom with Mr Atkins, Ms
Bustamante, Mrs Lindsay, and Mr Maldonado

The mission statement of all Brent Schools:
“Brent Schools, in a Christian ecumenical environment in the Philippines, are committed
to develop individual students as responsible global citizens and leaders in their
respective communities, with a multicultural and international perspective, and equipped
for entry to colleges and universities throughout the world.”
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The IBO mission statement
“The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable
and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through
intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to
develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active,
compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their
differences,can also be right.”

The IB Learner Profile
IB learners strive to be:
inquirers
knowledgeable
thinkers
communicators
principled
open-minded
caring
risk-takers (courageous)
balanced
reflective

Academic Honesty Policy at Brent
Principled
Integrity
Zero Tolerance
A request for consistency in citations
Support the child not the misdeeds

What is the IB Diploma Programme?
The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous, challenging college preparatory
program studied in the last two years of high school (usually for ages 16-19).
Students need to participate in at least three higher level courses (240 h) or a
maximum of four HL courses (very tough). Students must also have in their
diploma package three standard level courses (150 h). [3HL+3SL or 4HL + 2SL]
Three core courses are required: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS).
The circular model best explains the model of the curriculum.
The IBDP curriculum is a process and not reduced to GPA.

Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature:
Language A: Literature
Literature course studied in the first language of the student or
the language in which the student is most competent.
“Mother tongue,” “native language,” “home language,”
“language of one’s dream”
Brent’s offerings:- both at higher and standard levels
English
Korean
Filipino
School supported languages or self-taught languages only at
the standard level
May 2012 Entries: Japanese A1 SL and Norwegian ST/SL
(Two Languages A=Bilingual diploma)

Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature:
Language A: Language and Literature
This course is designed for students with “varied language
profiles and maybe multilingual. The course offers an
opportunity for continued language development and
skills.”
Important target skills:
1. Textual Analysis
2. Expression of literary appreciation
We offer:
English A: Language and Literature
HL and SL

Group 2-Studies in Language Acquisition
The main emphasis of the Modern language courses is on
language acquisition and usage.
Group 2 language choices range from the comparatively
elementary, practical use to expressive and intellectual
domains.
Target skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Language B-practical and social, to expressive and intellectual
domains
Language Ab Initio (from the beginning)-NO PREVIOUS
KNOWLEDGE OF THE TARGET LANGUAGE-practical utility

Group 2 continuation
Language B offerings: mostly SL and depending upon
teacher’s recommendation and university pre-requisite,
students may be allowed to do higher level
English
French
Mandarin
Spanish
Language Ab Initio
French
Mandarin
Spanish

Group 3 Individuals and Societies
The aims of all subjects in Group 3, Individuals and Societies, are to:
encourage the systematic and critical study of: human experience and
behavior; physical, economic and social environments; the history and
development of social and cultural institutions
develop in the student the capacity to identify, to analyze critically and to
evaluate theories, concepts and arguments about the nature and activities of
the individual and society
enable the student to collect, describe and analyze data used in studies of
society, to test hypotheses, and to interpret complex data and source material
promote the appreciation of the way in which what has been learned is relevant
to both the culture in which the student lives and the culture of other societies
develop an awareness in the student that human attitudes and opinions are
widely diverse and that a study of society requires an appreciation of such
diversity
enable the student to recognize that the content and methodologies of the
subjects in Group 3 are contestable and that their study requires the toleration
of uncertainty.
IBO business and Management Guide, March 2007

Group 3 Subject Offerings
• Business and Management- HL and SL
Economics- HL and SL
Geography-HL and SL
History- HL and SL
Information Technology in a Global Society- HL and
SL
Psychology- HL and SL

Group 4 Sciences
Through studying any of the group 4 subjects,
students should become aware of how scientists
work and communicate with each other. While the
“scientific method” may take on a wide variety of
forms, it will generally involve the formation, testing
and modification of hypotheses through observation
and measurement, and under the controlled
conditions of an experiment. It is this approach,
along with the falsifiability of scientific hypotheses,
that distinguishes the experimental sciences from
other disciplines and characterizes each of the
subjects within group 4.
IB Diploma Programme guide: Biology, March 2007

Group 4 Offerings- both HL and SL
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Science*
Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL
ONLY**

Group 5 Mathematics
The following factors help teachers, students, and
parents decide the Math course that best fits the
individual:
-own abilities
-own interests
-choice of subjects within the DP
framework
-academic plans
-choice of career
-university requirement
-country requirement

Group 5 Mathematics
“Scientists view Mathematics as a language that is central to the
understanding of events that occur in the natural world.”
Mathematics HL- designed for students with strong background in
mathematics who are competent in a range of analytical and
technical skills.”
Mathematics SL*-designed for students with knowledge of basic
mathematical concepts, and also equipped with the skills needed to
apply simple mathematical techniques.
Mathematical Studies SL-designed for students with varied
background and abilities. It is designed to build confidence and
encourage an appreciation of maths in students who do anticipate a
need for maths in their future studies.
Group 5 Elective course-Computer Science HL and SL- For the
purpose of course groupings, Computer Science falls under group 5
but it will never replace a Maths course.
IB Mathematics Subject Guide September 2006

Group 6 The Arts and Elective
A sixth subject is required to complete the hexagon. Offerings in the arts group are:
Music HL and SL
Theatre HL and SL
Visual Arts HL and SL
Visual Arts SL-A
Visual Arts SL-B
Other options for Group 6, the Electives
Another Group 1
Another Group 2
Another Group 3
Another Group 4

The CORE of the hexagon
The Extended Essay
The Theory of Knowledge
Creativity, Action, Service

The Extended Essay
The Extended Essay is a requirement for students to
engage in independent research through an in-depth
study of a question relating to one of the subjects they
are studying. WWW.IBO.ORG
40 hrs
4000 words
supervisor

The Theory of Knowledge
Theory of knowledge is a course designed to encourage
each student to reflect on the nature of knowledge by
critically examining different ways of knowing (perception,
emotion, language and reason) and different kinds of
knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical and historical).
www.ibo.org

EE -TOK Matrix effective May
2010

CREATIVITY, ACTION, SERVICE
(CAS)
Creativity, action, service requires that students
actively learn from the experience of doing real tasks
beyond the classroom. Students can combine all three
components or do activities related to each one of them
separately. www.ibo.org

EIGHT LEARNING OUTCOMES OF CAS
Students should provide evidence that they have
1. Increased their awareness of their own strengths and
areas for growth
2. Undertaken new challenges
3. Planned and initiated activities
4. Worked collaboratively with others
5. Shown perseverance and commitment in their activities
6. Engaged with issues of global importance
7. Considered the ethical implications of their actions
8. Developed new skills

Student Options at Brent
Brent Diploma-accepted and recognized worldwide
Brent Honors Diploma (at least GPA of 3.00)
Brent Diploma + IBDP course
Brent Honors/Diploma+ IB”full” DP

Who can be an IB Diploma Programme student at
Brent?
The IBDP at Brent is an equal opportunity program that
considers parent-student decisions.
GPA- 3.30 or better
Some courses require minimum grade requirement in
English and Mathematics
Teacher recommendation
University Pre-requisite
Country Pre-requisite

Who can be an IB Diploma Programme course
student at Brent?
Students in HL classes, and individually TOK, EE, CAS
(starting 2012 for first exam in 2014)
Parent and/or students decide to sit either one or more
subjects for examination
As needed

Who will most likely to succeed in the
IBDP?
Students who set realistic goals
Students who choose level-appropriate courses.
Students who “self-regulate.”
Self- and Peer-assessments
Self-directed
Time management skills
Interests

Why IB diploma?
Universities know the rigor of the program and put
value on students who love to challenge themselves.
Most universities now consider the predicted grades and
IB diploma in place of SAT. (NYU-AD, NYU system, top
HK and Singapore universities)
Yonsei University considers strong GPA and IB grade of
36.
It is education for life!

The Hexagon Model
English A: Literature
Korean A: Literature
Pilipino A: Literature
English A: Language and Literature
Spanish A: Language and Literature
Self-Taught Languages SL ONLY
English B
French B
Mandarin B
Spanish B
French Ab Initio
Mandarin Ab Initio
Spanish Ab Initio
Business and Management
Economics
Geography
History
Information Technology in a
Global Society (ITGS)
Psychology
Biology
Chemistry
COMPUTER
SCIENCE
Physics
Sports, Health and
Exercise Science
SL ONLY
Mathematics HL
Mathematics SL
Mathematical Studies SL
Music Another Group 3
Theater Another Group 4
Visual Arts
Another Group 1
Another Group 2

A general liberal arts
combination
Three HL’s
English A HL Group 1
History HL Group 3
Visual Arts HL Group 6
Three SL’s
Spanish B SL Group 2
Biology SL Group 4
Maths Studies SL Group 5
EE in English A1 EE
ToK
CAS
TK

Applied Science Course (UBC)
Three HL’s
English A HL Group 1
Economics HL Group 3
Chemistry HL Group 4
Three SL’s
Mandarin SL Group 2
Math SL Group 5
Physics SL Group 6
EE
ToK
CAS-

Three languages in the diploma
Four HL’s
English A1 HL Group 1
Spanish B HL Group 2
Mandarin B HL Group 6
Economics HL Group 3
Two SL’s
Physics SL Group 4
Math SL Group 5
EE
ToK
CAS
TK
EE

Business**
Three HL’s
English A1 HL Group 1
Economics HL Group 3
Computer Science HL Group 5
Three SL’s
Spanish Ab Initio Group 2
Physics SL Group 4
Maths SL Group 5
EE
TOK
CAS

The Pre-Registration Form

Student Working Template
My choice is
HL/SL
My choice is
HL/SL
My choice is
HL/SL
My choice is
My choice is
HL/SL
HL/SL
My choice is
HL/SL

Universities in the USA
Brent GPA
SAT 1/2
TOEFL
ACT
Personal Statement
Recommendation letters
IB or AP for advanced placement credits-IBHL grade of 5,
6, or 7 in some universities; some will take the
composite IB scores, then review HL grades of 5, 6, or 7.
Request of IB results service: 1 July (only ONE universityfirm
offer)

Canadian Universities
Brent GPA
At times SAT 2 results
TOEFL
IB Diploma results for advanced placement
credits
IB Estimated grades
Student Supplementary form (UBC-Business
courses)
Request of Results Service: 1 July (can be as
many as three)

UK universities
UCAS
Letter of Reference
IB Estimated grade (total)
Personal Statement
Transcript of Records
Request of Results Service-1 May (as many as FOURcheck
www.ucas.ac.uk)
Conditional offers

Australia/New Zealand
Letter of Reference
Transcript of Records
TOEFL
IB Diploma
Foundation year
Some universities like Uni of Sydney and Monash U
accept entry in July (based on predicted grades)
Request for Results service: 15 October

A SAMPLE OF A DIPLOMA: SCORE 24

A SAMPLE OF SCORE 24:DIPLOMA NOT AWARDED

A SAMPLE OF A CERTIFICATE

The Bilingual Diploma
2 Languages A
Groups 3 or 4 subject taken in a language
other than the candidate’s Language A with
at least a grade of C or satisfactory
EE in groups 3or 4 subject written in a
language other than the candidate’s
Language A with at least a grade of C or
Satisfactory

What graduates say about the IB
“The workload is moderately heavy. Sure, we have essays
and tests here and there, but the real killer is the reading.
Assigning a book to read over a weekend is a totally normal
occurrence. I would definitely say that IB has accustomed me
to the workload, though. While we do have more work here in
college, I would surmise that the IB curriculum made me
accustomed to heavy workloads and analytical thinking which
is what college is all about.” Kris Munden Class of 2007
Boston College
Although University is good, since there is a lot more
independence involved, I really miss Brent. The other day I got
told off by one of the science desk advisors saying that she
wouldn't check if a certain class was full (i.e. "Nope! Go check
it yourself") because I could check it on my own. She was
right, but I'm sure advisors and teachers at Brent would be
more accommodating (hehe). My classmates are really
friendly, and although they're extremely intelligent, they won't
hesitate to help each other if we want to check HW. I find the
atmosphere, at least in the peer-to-peer level is a lot like
Brent. Philip Mar Class of 2007 UBC major in Honours
Physics and Astronomy

What graduates say…
One thing that I wish I focused more on in high school, is taking
risks in the classes that I picked and also paying more attention to
my inclinations. In the end, it wasn't so much the mark that I
got, I realized that its more on what I learned about myself and
what makes my heart race- whether its photography or computer
science..."take a chill pill (or two)" - Audrey Young '05 UBC
“The work is exciting at times, laborious at others, but always
challenging. Outside of the office (a true legacy of Brent), I've
learned to get involved in a wide variety of activities which
include: Skulling on the river Itchen, playing Rugby for the local
Trojan Club and exploring the UK. So far I've been to the Fringe
Festival in Edinburgh, The Highland games in Crieff and have been
through New Forest by bike…The IB gives you the flexibility to
make projects interesting to you personally; take advantage of
that! Learn to be independent as you study, you'll stumble more
than you succeed at first but after a while you'll catch on to ideas
much faster... To keep your sanity during IB, learn to prioritize
your work. ” Alex MacLaren. Class of 2005. Imperial College

Help your child make realistic and attainable career
choice.-This will help in the appropriate course and level
placements of your child. Our GOAL: LEVEL
APPROPRIATE courses
Support and nurture their talent.
Appreciate the individual differences of your children.
Talk to their guidance counselors.
Interest, motivation, and keeping informed all the time
can help your children make the best decisions in their
career path.

Three more subject orientations
Tuesday, 18 February 2:40-3:30
Biology with Mrs Yap room S413
Wednesday, 19 February 2:40-3:30
Psychology with Ms Monzon S307
Thursday, 20 February 2:40-3:30
Sports, Health and Exercise Science with Mr
Lefebvre at the Upper School Faculty
Workroom S101

Websites
www.ibo.org
www.brent.edu.ph>IB>subject guide
References:
IB Subject Guides

Break out Session
Parents, please proceed to the upper school faculty
workroom with Mr Atkins, Mrs Levno, and Mr Compton.
Grade 10 students, please remain in the Theater and
join a Grade 12 student to lead your group discussion.
Each senior will lead 6-7 grade 10 students per group.

Break out session groupings

GRADE 10 IB SUJECT SPECIFIC ORIENTATION SESSIONS
for Batch 2016
Date Time Subject Teacher/s Place
Monday,
18
November
2:40-­‐
3:30
English A:
Literature
Mr J Nolan
Mr E Pangiraj
U203
Tuesday,
19
November
Wednesday,
21
November
Monday, 25
November
And
Tuesday,
26
November
(Depending
on Day 1 or
Day2 class
meetings)
Wednesday,
27
November
and
Thursday, 28
November
Monday,
2 December2
Tuesday,
3 December
Tuesday
10 December
Wednesday
11 December
Thursday, 12
December
Tuesday,
22
January
2013
Monday
27 January
2014
2:40-­‐
3:30
English A:
Language and
Literature
Mrs Brown
Mr Sinclair
2:40-­‐
3:30 English B Mr Kailan Leung
Mrs Brown
Within
class
blocks
2:40-­‐
3:30
U 201
U204
Korean A: Mrs Kyung Lee U401
Literature
Mrs J Lee
Pilipino A:
Literature Mr Jessie Setubal M401
French B
Mandarin B
Spanish B
French Ab Initio
Mandarin Ab
Initio
Ms N Le Saux
Mr Xuanqing Zhang
Mr Jorge Boatas
Mr Noel Bugarin
Ms N Le Saux
Mr Xuanqing Zhang
M402
U403
U405
U405
M402
U403
2:40-­‐
3:40
Spanish Ab Initio Mr Noel Bugarin U404
2:40-­‐
3:30 Theater Mr Elish Pangiraj S214
2:40-­‐
3:30 Music Mr Paul Leggatt S400
2:40-­‐
3:30 Visual Arts Ms Joy Cachola S112
2:40-­‐ Computer
3:30 Science Mr R Castaneda S315
2:40-­‐ Business
3:30 Management Ms Grace Blancaver S301
2:40-­‐
3:30 Economics Mr Buensuceso S302
1

Tuesday
28 January
And
Wednesday
29 January
2013
(Depending
on Day 1 and
Day 2 class
meetings)
Thursday,
30
January
Monday
03
February
Tuesday,
04
February
Wednesday
05
February
Thursday
06
February
Monday
10
February
Tuesday
11
February
Within
Class
Blocks
Mathematics HL
(During Math
Methods Class)
Mathematics SL
(During Math
Methods Class)
Mathematical
Studies (During
Math Methods
and Studies
classes)
2:40-­‐
3:30 Biology HL
Mr Whalley (when
available)
Mr Burke
Mr McDonald
Mr Whalley (when
available)
Mr Burke
Mr McDonald
Mrs Prema Soosai-­‐
Thomas
Ms Bustamante
Mrs Britton
Mr M Palmer
Mrs S Yap
U301
U305
U303
U301
U305
U303
U302
S412
2:40-­‐
3:30 Chemistry HL Mr R Radtke
Mrs J Jance
S413
2:40-­‐
3:30 Physics HL Mr J Carlson
S408
Mr P Yap
2:40-­‐ Geography Mr A Barnes S306
3:30
2:40-­‐
3:30
2:40-­‐
3:30
2:40-­‐
3:30
Psychology Miss Imon Monzon S307
Information
Technology in a
Global Society
Mr Andrew Fulo S314
History Mrs Elizabeth Zadoo S304
2

Date Time Subject Teacher/s Place
1:10-­‐
2:35
Wednesday
12
February
TUESDAY
05 MARCH
Grade 10 Parent-­‐
Student IB
orientation
Mr Atkins
Ms Bustamante
Mrs Lindsay
Mr Maldonado
Ms K Pozon
Grade 12 Students
SUBMISSION OF THE COMPLETED PRE-­‐
REGISTRATION FORM
MEDIA CENTER
Mrs Lindsay’s
and
Mr Maldonado’s
offices
3