The Core Components
The three core components of the IB.
Extended Essay (EE); Theory of Knowledge (TOK); and Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)
The two IB DP math subjects' names (in English)
Mathematics Applications and Interpretation and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches
Of the three core components, this is the only one that does not award a point toward the diploma.
Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)
SL
Standard level
Their natural curiosity is nurtured. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct constructive inquiry and research and become independent active learners. They actively enjoy learning, and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
Inquirer
The number of learning outcomes a student must meet in CAS.
Seven
These subjects are designated as “Language A” at SC
English A: Language and Literature and Spanish A: Language and Literature
IA stands for this.
Internal assessment
HL
Higher level
They explore concepts, ideas, and issues that have global relevance and importance. In so doing, they acquire, and are able to make use of, a significant body of knowledge across a range of disciplines.
Knowledgeable
TOK stands for...
Theory of Knowledge
Students are allowed to choose to take either visual arts or music or drama. These classes are in this group.
Group six
Name 3 teachers who were also MY teachers when I was a student at SC
Any 3 from this list:
Marta Almeida, Ximena Susaeta, Antonio Abollado, Claudia Arenas, Margarita Albornoz, Miss Lorna,
DP
Diploma programme
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to approach complex problems and make reasoned decisions.
Critical thinker
The teacher who loves you the most.
Miss Karin :)
Subjects offered in Group 4
Chemistry, Biology, Physics and ESS
The IB assessments are criterion-based, which means that they are evaluated against this tool.
A rubric, or the assessment criteria for a specific component
IBO
International Baccalaureate Organization
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication.
Communicators
The EE has this maximum word count.
4,000 words
Your high school principal
Miss Ximena Susaeta
The grading scheme for IB assessments is on a numeric scale of this range.
1-7
Our 6 SC Values
Respect, Perseverance, Solidarity, Responsibility, Honesty, Joy of Living
They show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to action and service to make a positive difference to the environment and to the lives of others.
Caring