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IB Examinations May 2019

Examination schedules can be found on the “IB Examinations” Page, using the left menu bar.

Advanced Notice: IB Exams in May 2020

If you are writing IB Chemistry (SL or HL) in May of 2020, your exam is scheduled for VICTORIA DAY in the morning.  Please be aware of this date and do not plan any “holiday” activities for the morning.  You should be done writing the exam by 10:30 a.m. at the latest on Monday May 18th 2020.  Click here: May 2020 IB Exam Schedule

Extended Essay and CAS Info for Parents-May 2019–This information was presented at our last CIBPA meeting for this school year.

IB NUTS and BOLTS Feb 2019

For more detailed information from the cancelled presentation can be found at: http://chcicourseselection.weebly.com/ib-course-selection-info.html

Here are some links to helpful Course Selection Info by GRADE:

Course Selection for Grade 9 going into 10 Pre IB students

Course Selection for Grade 10 going into 11 IB students

Course Selection for Grade 11 IB students

Our Grade 8 IB Information Night was held on November 20th, 2018.

Our CHCI IB Application Period is now closed.  If you would like to apply as a late applicant (admission is not guaranteed), you will need to contact the IB Coordinator at julie_neeb@wrdsb.ca

Please visit our ADMISSIONS PAGE!

Curious about our IB Diploma and Certificate Success Rate?

Highlights from May 2018 Examination Session

• 242 students wrote IB examinations in May of 2018 at CHCI.
• 100% of those students were successful on their examinations.
• 53% of IB Bio students scored 93% +; 14% scored 97% +
• 58% of IB Chem students scored 93% +; 27% scored 97% +
• 61% of IB Physics students scored 93% +; 36% scored 97% +
• 58% of IB Math students scored 93% +; 29% scored 97% +
• Of the 210 students who began the IB Program at CHCI in Grade 9 (2014-15), 174 students completed the IB Diploma (83) OR IB Certificates (91) in one or more subject areas (that is over 80% of the students who began the IB Program in Grade 9 who completed the IB Full Diploma or IB Certificates by Grade 12!).

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If you would like to be updated about CIBPA events and you do not already receive emails from us, please complete this CONTACT FORM.

Important Dates

• IB Examinations:  Friday May 3 to Friday May 24
• Victoria Day Holiday:  Monday May 20 (Please note that IB Physics students DO NOT have this day off)
• Final Evaluation and Exam Days (Sem 2):  Friday June 14 to Wednesday June 26
• Cameron Heights 50th Anniversay: Saturday June 15
• IB Examination Results Available: July 7th

Interested in University Application Info and Scholarships?

JOIN THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM for your grade, and see the GUIDANCE PAGE!  All the info you need can be found there.  University applications, admissions and scholarships require RESEARCH in advance.  Please don’t get left behind!  Plan your future.

Is Medical School in your future?  Here is a new resource available for parents and students:  Just What the Doctor Ordered

International Student Exchanges

IB students who are interested in student exchange programs must be cautious of WHEN they embark on the exchange.  The Full Diploma program must be completed in two years, so Full Diploma students need to consider exchanges in grades 9 or 10 OR in the summers.  Grade 11 and 12 Full Diploma students MAY NOT miss the class time due to an exchange.  Here is a Board approved program to check out if you are interested in an exhange: ISE Ontario International Student Exchange

IB Fee Receipts

Notice to all parents regarding Fee Receipts:  IB Fees can not be used for tax purposes. See the information provided under “For Parents” regarding Canada Revenue. Consequently, receipts will only be issued to parents who request a fee receipt, as a way to cut down on paper use.  You may email julie_neeb@wrdsb.ca for a receipt for fees paid for the current school year (2017-2018), or you may send your student in to pick up a receipt from Ms Neeb.  Thanks!

• Revenue Canada Students and Income Tax

The 2018-2019 WRDSB school year calendar is now available.

• Please consider these dates when planning your holidays.  IB students may be missing significant assessments if you plan vacations during Instructional Days, Assessment and Examination periods.  Please plan your vacations accordingly.
• School Year Calendar for 2018-2019–SYC-2018-2019-Secondary

The May 2019 IB Examination Schedule is available!

Please note that all IB Physics SL students are required to write an IB Examination on Victoria Day in 2019.  Please plan ahead.

IB Examination Schedule May 2019

Cameron Heights IB Parent Association 

• Presentation from March Meeting: IB Assessment
• If you missed our January Meeting, see this link to Mindfulness Presentation for IB Parents, presented to us by Ms Ledlow
• Here is a link to an article on how to help your child prepare for Examinations: The IB Climb 
• Here is a link to the Presentation that was done on Pre IB Course Selection: Course Selection Prep for Juniors
• Here are the minutes from our last meeting  2018 11 06 CIBPA Minutes
• Intro to CIBPA and IB at Cameron Oct 2018

IB Announcements

Looking For Volunteer Opportunities?

Volunteer Opportunities City Kit

May 2017 IB Examination Results Statistics

For those of you who like to plan ahead:

IB Examination Schedule May 2019

*The May 2019 Examinations will begin May 2 and finish on May 24 2019. Physics SL Students will be sitting an Examination on Victoria Day in the morning.  There is no other day to take this examination.  Please plan accordingly.*

IB Pathways for University

Many IB students are unsure which IB courses they should take to pursue a variety of University programs.  This chart outlines our recommendations.  IB Pathways for University

If you have more questions about Course Selection for Grade 9, 10 or 11 IB, please see the Course Selection information on our Guidance Page.  All Course Selection Information can be found there.

Is your family planning a holiday?

Please be aware that we discourage parents/guardians from taking students out of school for family travel. We can not guarantee that a student’s progress and success will not be hurt by this.  The IB programme requires that a specific number of instructional hours be completed by students.  Before planning your holiday, please view our School Year Calendar 2018-19 to determine school holidays.  If you plan to remove your student from classes, please contact the appropriate Vice Principal.

CAS Requirement

Did you miss the CAS presentation in June for current grade 10 students? You will receive a welcome email from ManageBac in August.  Please click on the links for information:

Introduction of CAS to Grade 10s                    

Introduction to CAS and ManageBac for Juniors

CAS REMINDERS

Year 2 Full Diploma Students (Grade 12):  Please continue to update your ManageBac experiences, add your reflections and upload your evidence.  See Ms Neeb for any CAS questions.

Year 1 Full Diploma Students (Grade 11): Welcome emails for ManageBac will be sent to your school gmail account in the summer. Every Year 1 Full Diploma student must add at least one CAS experience by October 31 of Grade 11 to ensure you understand the process.   Please see Ms Neeb for all CAS related questions.

TRANSPORTATION

Only students who live within the Cameron Heights boundaries receive transportation.

OVERVIEW OF THE IB PROGRAMME

The IB programme allows students to explore their personal and academic interests via the International Baccalaureate model. Depending on their post-secondary aspirations and learning goals, students have the option of completing individual IB courses or completing the full IB Diploma. Both program options are valuable and should be chosen based on individual student needs.  Please explore our “About”, “For Parents” and “IB Curriculum Summaries” Pages for a more detailed explanation of student options.

CONTACTS

Please contact Julie Neeb at Cameron Heights if you have questions about the IB Programme.

julie_neeb@wrdsb.ca

519-578-8330 ext 5519