UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Sept. 1, 2010 - Extended Essay Seniors - Full draft due to supervisor
- November 11, 2010 - IB Information Night - Open to all interested in finding out more about IB at NDA
Event Calendar
*The event calendar is updated regularly to show the following things:
- upcoming events
- major project/paper due dates
- dates of unit exams
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME
International Baccalaureate (IB) is an optional two-year program of rigorous learning during a student's junior and senior years. Students study in six academic areas: Language; Second Language; Mathematics; Science; Individuals and Society; and the Arts. Students take examinations at the end of their senior year. Based on their scores, students may receive an IB diploma. The IB Diploma is internationally recognized by prestigious universities for excellence in college preparation. IB diploma graduates often begin their college careers as second year students.
IB 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 programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
IB Learner Profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better, more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be:
- Inquirers: They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
- Knowledgeable: They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance, in so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
- Thinkers: They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
- Communicators: They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
- Principled: They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
- Open-minded: They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
- Caring: They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
- Risk-takers: They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
- Balanced: They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
- Reflective: They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
General Information
Becoming a Candidate:
For Parents
- IB Parent Meetings (All meetings are scheduled to meet in the Commons North Conference Room)
- September 16, 2010 2-3 PM
- October 14, 2010 2-3 PM
- December 16, 2010 2-3 PM
- January 20, 2011 2-3 PM
- March 17, 2011 2-3 PM
- April 14, 2011 2-3 PM
College information and Summer Opportunities: See Below
Diploma Programme
Sophomore Year:
Summer Opportunities for Pre-IB Diploma students CLIcK ON THE LINKS BELOW
Junior Year:
Summer Opportunities for Mid-IB Diploma students CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW
- IB World Student Conference, Corvallis, OR, USA August 9 - 13, 2010 Information link
- The International Summer School of Scotland, St. Andrews Information link
- IB Revision Courses: Europe and America, London, Stockholm, Philadelphia
- St. Hugh's College: University of Oxford Summer School
- Oxford Study Courses Ltd. (OSC) Letter Brochure p. 1 p. 2 link
- International Summer Courses Ltd. at Sherborne, Dorset, UK Information link
College/University Opportunities CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW
Senior Year:
Summer Pre-College Opportunities CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW
Alumni:
Contact Us
Matthew Schultz, IB Coordinator
Jill Zamzow-Gerl, Counselor
- JZamzow@NotreDameAcademy.com
- (920) 429-6135
John Ravizza, Principal
- JRavizza@NotreDameAcademy.com
- (920) 429-6103