IB 101

FOR PARENTS
(and students)
 WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
MAGNET
Richard Montgomery High School has had an
magnet International Baccalaureate Programme
since 1987. The RM program attracts students
who seek a challenging academic IB
programme. Magnet 9th and 10th grade students
apply for acceptance and take many of their
classes with the cohort. About 40 RM students
enter the Diploma Programme during their
junior year.
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the IB
Programme. Here at RM we have the Middle
Years Programme (grades 9 and 10) and the
Diploma Programme (grades 11 and 12). Magnet
students enjoy the benefits of the MYP program
in grades 9 and 10 and do not officially enter the
DP until their junior year. The Diploma
Programme takes place during junior and senior
year and includes coursework, required IBO
assessments, and externally assessed exams.
 HELLO!
Richard Montgomery Magnet and DP Profiles

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What in the world is
an IB Programme?
Putting the “I” into International
Baccalaureate
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Quotations are commonly
printed as a means of
inspiration and to invoke
philosophical thoughts from
the reader.

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The Learner Profile

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 Applying the Learner Profile

Around the auditorium, you will find posters with all

of the Learner Profile traits. Get up and move to the
one that best represents your personal strength.

Introduce yourselves and briefly discuss why or how

this trait best represents you.

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 Applying the Learner Profile

Around the auditorium, you will find posters with all

of the Learner Profile traits. Get up and move to the
one that best represents your child’s strengths.

Introduce yourselves and briefly discuss why or how

this trait best represents your child.

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 MYP COURSEWORK

Grade 9 Grade 10
RMS English 9 RMS English 10
RMS Government (AP Exam) RMS US History (AP Exam)
Mathematics Mathematics
RMS Biology RMS Chemistry
World Language World Language
PE/ Elective PE/ Elective

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 DP COURSEWORK

Grade 11 Grade 12
English 1 English 2
History 1 History 2 or other Group 2
Mathematics Mathematics
Science, year 1 Science, year 2
World Language World Language or elective
Theory of Knowledge 1 Theory of Knowledge 2,
elective
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 DP REQUIREMENTS

THREE OR FOUR THREE OR TWO COMPLETION OF THE

HIGHER LEVEL STANDARD LEVEL CORE
COURSES COURSES
➢ Two-year courses ➢ Two-year courses ➢ Creativity,
➢ Combined HL and ➢ Can take up to two Activity, Service:
SL must represent SL exams at the starts first day of
each Group end of junior year junior year
➢ HL tests May of ➢ Extended Essay
senior year starts junior year
➢ Theory of
Knowledge: 3
semesters
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 Fluent in a second language? Here are some options:
How to get a Bilingual IB diploma
Students must take IB Language and Literature course SL or HL (our IB 7) after IB 6. In
May of their senior year, they take the IB Language A: Language and Literature exam and
if they earn a qualifying score, they will earn their International Baccalaureate Bilingual
Diploma.
How to get the State of Maryland Seal of Biliteracy
➢ Earn a 4 or a 5 in any of the AP Language and Culture exams ( Chinese, French,
Spanish at our school)
➢ Earn a 6 or above in IB SL Language B Exam
➢ Earn 5 or above in IB HL Language B Exam

Richard Montgomery High School Bilingual and Hispanic Studies Certificate

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 Approaches to
Learning
Let’s talk about Self-Management Skills
The major components of self-management skills are:

❖ Organization

❖ Affective skills
➢ Mindfulness
➢ Perseverance
➢ Emotional management
➢ Self-motivation
➢ Resilience

❖ Reflection
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Reinforcing Affective Skills at RM
❖ Tea and Talk
❖ Voices for IB Excellence (VIBE)
❖ Mindfulness Training
❖ Book Club (9th and 10th) - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective
Teens
❖ Professional Development (Pre-service session and ongoing
school improvement initiative, informal observation tool)
❖ Learner Profile Trait of the Month (student recognition, teacher
recognition, morning announcement, Main Street banner)
❖ Refined student support (realtime student monitoring)
❖ IA assessment calendar: IB registration calendar
❖ Guest speakers
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You were given a card as you entered the room.
Please report to the number on the wall that
corresponds to the number on your card.

Introduce yourself to the other members of your

group and discuss ways you reinforce affective
skills, particularly perseverance and resilience, in
your homes.

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What if you decide to leave the magnet
program? Please begin by completing
this Google form:
https://goo.gl/forms/eOxciVECFgYnNR
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IB WEBPAGE

RMHS

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 Molly_Clarkson@RMHSMYP
Place your screenshot here Mr_Jelen@RMHSmagnet

Twitter Nancy_Shay@RMDPCoordinator

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Transportation
We recognize the challenges!

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In the lobby, you will find zip codes on the walls. Find
your zip codes and meet up with other parents who
live in the same zip code so you can talk about
carpooling, back-up plans, etc.

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 THANKS!
Any questions?
Joseph_F_Jelen@mcpsmd.org
Nancy_S_Shay@mcpsmd.org

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