IB Diploma Programme
Welcome to the IB Diploma Programme web page for SCIS - Hongqiao Campus.
In this section, parents and students can find a variety of information that will allow them to access, plan, and prepare for their IB journey.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Subject Information The following subjects are offered at SCIS, depending on student demand and minimum number requirements. Click on the HL or SL link below beside each subject to view the IB subject brief.
Grading and Reporting of SCIS IBDP Subjects All IBDP subjects at SCIS are graded against the IB 1-7 grade descriptors (see file below) and follow IB assessment practices. The weighting of assessment components and the grade boundaries used for each subject are reviewed annually based on past student performance, feedback from the IB on our grading standards, global feedback from the IB for each subject area, and changes to course and/or cohort structures. For the current academic year, these weightings can be found in the SCIS DP Assessment Overview document on this page. Semester reports provide teacher comments on student performance and suggestions for areas of improvement, along with a semester grade from 1-7. Results for individual assessment items are not recorded on reports but can be accessed by students and parents through the SCIS ManageBac portal.
Awarding of an IB Diploma The minimum threshold for award of the IB Diploma is 24 points, below which the IB Diploma is not awarded. IB Diploma Programme subjects are graded on a 1-7 scale, totalling 42 points for the six subjects. TOK and the EE are graded A–E, with A being the highest grade. These two grades are then combined in the IB Diploma points matrix to contribute between 0 and 3 points to the total, giving a final total out of 45 points. CAS is not assessed but must be completed in order to pass the diploma. Other requirements for the award of the IB Diploma are:
Awarding of an SCIS High School Diploma All students at SCIS work toward the WASC accredited SCIS High School Diploma. To attain this diploma and meet graduation requirements, students must complete a minimum of 25 year-long course credits during Grades 9-12, and meet core requirements.
SCIS courses earn 1 credit per year, or 0.5 credits per semester. Students are expected to maintain a full courseload during every year of enrollment. The required credits for graduation are:
Students who fail to obtain the required number of credits through SCIS classes would be required to attain the credits through external methods (such as online classes or additional work completed during holidays), at the discretion of the Vice Principal (Academic).
Students with ILPs under the Learning Support program, may work towards modified expectations, as appropriate.
For students not completing the full IB Diploma, SCIS Core requirements are:
Extended Essay: An individually researched scholarly essay connected to one of the subject groups, supervised by the EE Coordinator and internally assessed. Creativity, Activity, Service: Engagement in a range of experiences leading to progress toward the CAS Learning outcomes. Theory of Knowledge: Internally assessed completion of Theory of Knowledge requirements.
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