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IBDP HANDBOOK SY 2011-2012

X avier School
The Xavier School International Baccalaureate Diploma Office
2nd Floor, High School Building
International Baccalaureate
64 Xavier Street, Greenhills West, 1500 San Juan
Metro Manila, Philippines
Diploma Programme (IBDP)
THUMB
Character
Our thumb is one of our most important fingers because our other fingers cannot
do much without it. In the same way, our Conscience, Competence, Culture,
Community and Compassion will not make much of a difference if we do not have Welcome to
Xavier Schools
self-discipline and self-mastery (Character).

INDEX Finger
Conscience
Just as we use our index finger for pointing, our faith and values provide the direc-
IB Diploma Program!
tion in our life. It also reminds us that we can find God in all things because he
can be found at our fingertip.
Dear XS IB Student,
MIDDLE Finger
Competence Welcome to Xavier Schools IB Diploma Program!
We all have unique, God-given gifts and talents.
If we discover and develop them, we will stand out among our peers just as our
middle finger stands out among our fingers. Congratulations for deciding to pursue this
challenging program, and more importantly,
for having been selected as a member of Xaviers
first batch of IBDP students! As you know, this
is a milestone in the history of Xavier School,
and we want to make sure that you receive all
the necessary help to succeed in this important
endeavor.

The Being part of our first batch of IB students


6 Cs brings not only privilege, but also responsibility.
You have the responsibility to help us shape a
Core Values of
Xavier School Diploma Program that is distinctly Xaverian.
Your experiences will provide the opportunities
for us to learn more about IB and to improve the
way we offer it to future generations of Xavier IB
RING Finger students. We look forward to your feedback!
Culture
Just as we usually wear our ring on this finger, our creativity and culture are
treasures we should learn to value.
Meanwhile, be assured of the support and
confidence of your teachers. We know that you
LITTLE Finger can do it and that you will make us proud.
Compassion
This smallest of our fingers reminds us of the little people in our lives, as well as the Luceat Lux!
poor and marginalized in society-- all of them we should learn to care for.

OUR HAND
Community
Just as our hand is most useful when we can make all our fingers work together Fr. Johnny C. Go, SJ
despite their different sizes and shapes, we are most effective when we know how School President
to work with different kinds of people.
The IB LEARNERs PROFILE and the 6cs
The best way to learn about the IBDP is to The Xavier IB learner strives for: In the Ignatian spirit of magis, he refuses to COMMUNICATOR: He understands and
understand what we hope you, the IB learner, settle for mediocrity, constantly striving for expresses ideas and information confidently
will become by the end of the program, as COMPETENCE excellence and never ceasing to make the best and creatively in more than one language
captured by the IB Learner Profile. of himself in order to share the best of himself and in a variety of modes of communication.
The Xaverian is an INQUIRER and a with others for the greater glory of God. (from IB Learner Profile)
(See back cover for IB Learner Profile diagram) THINKER:
Some Indicators:
INQUIRER: He develops his natural Academic Excellence The Xaverian is a man fully alive
The IB Learner Profile corresponds to Xavier curiosity. He acquires the skills necessary Well-Roundedness trained to think critically and creatively,
Schools six core values: Competence, to conduct inquiry and research and show Openness to Lifelong Growth drawing from his knowledge of the arts,
Character, Culture, Community, Conscience, independence in learning. He actively and Learning literature, religious studies, the natural and
and Compassion. They serve to concretize and enjoys learning and this love of learning social sciences, and mathematics.
further enflesh the so-called 6 Cs of will be sustained throughout their lives. CULTURE
Xavier School. He values and engages in creative
THINKER: He exercises initiative in The Xaverian is a KNOWLEDGEABLE and expression and shows his appreciation for
The IBDP programme aims to develop applying thinking skills critically and OPEN-MINDED COMMUNICATOR: the aesthetic expression of others.
internationally-minded people who, creatively to recognize and approach He has an appreciation of his own
recognizing their common humanity and complex problems. (from IB Learner KNOWLEDGEABLE: He explores
shared guardianship of the planet, help to Profile) concepts, ideas, and issues that have Chinese-Filipino culture, while remaining
create a better and more peaceful world. local and global significance. In so doing, respectful of the diversity of cultures in the
The Xaverian believes that his God-given he acquires in-depth knowledge and world. He is conscious of the unique and
talents are gifts for him to develop and to share develops understanding across a broad privileged role that he is called to play to
with others. Open to growth and learning, he and balanced range of disciplines. make a contribution to the development of
takes responsibility for his own development the Philippines in a globalized world.
and endeavors to be a lifelong learner. OPEN-MINDED: He understands and
appreciates his own cultures and personal Some Indicators:
Having learned how to learn, he is equipped histories, and is open to the perspectives, Appreciation of the Diversity of Cultures
with the skills to access relevant information, values and traditions of other individuals Appreciation of the Arts
resources, and technology. He directs his own and communities. He is accustomed to
learning, sets personal and educational goals, seeking and evaluating a range of points Rootedness in the
establishes strategies, exercises self-discipline, of view, and is willing to grow from the Chinese-Filipino Culture
and evaluates results based on self-knowledge. experience.
CONSCIENCE
The Xaverian is a REFLECTIVE and PRINCIPLED
THINKER:

REFLECTIVE: He gives thoughtful consideration


to his own learning and experience. He is able to
assess and understand his strengths and limitations
in order to support his learning and personal
development.

CHARACTER PRINCIPLED: He acts with integrity and honesty,


COMMUNITY
with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for
The Xaverian is BALANCED and is a RISK-TAKER: the dignity of individuals, groups and communities.
The Xaverian is a COMMUNICATOR:
He takes responsibility for their own actions and the COMPASSION
BALANCED: He understands the importance consequences that accompany them.
of intellectual, physical and emotional balance Not only is he proficient in several
languages, but just as importantly, he works The Xaverian is CARING:
to achieve personal well-being for himself and THINKER: Not only does he think critically and
others. creatively, but he also makes reasoned, ethical effectively and willingly in collaboration with
others. (from IB Learner Profile) He shows empathy, compassion and respect
decisions. (from IB Learner Profile)
RISK-TAKER: He approaches unfamiliar towards the needs and feelings of others.
situations and uncertainty with courage and The Xaverian strives to live a life centered on In an increasingly interconnected world, the He has a personal commitment to service, and
forethought, and has the independence of spirit Christ and in imitation of Him. He believes Xaverian strives to be a man with others, acts to make a positive difference to the lives
to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. He is that all of creation is a gift for him to use in able to live with others and work with them of others and to the environment.
brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. order to know God and to love Him. effectively. (from IB Learner Profile)
(from IB Learner Profile)
Through a life of personal prayer and He can communicate effectively for a The Xaverian nurtures a heart for the poor
The Xaverian has a realistic knowledge of reflection, he strives to find God in all things variety of purposes and audiences. and the marginalized. He knows that it is his
himself, conscious of both his strengths and and to discern and follow Gods Will in his life. He forms healthy and loving relationships responsibility to share his God-given gifts with
weaknesses. He has an adequatealbeit never complete with people, including persons of diverse those who are in need and to use his talents to
understanding of the truths and mysteries of backgrounds of age, gender, culture, serve them and make a difference in their lives.
He is self-accepting, but at the same time, the faith, and he has freely appropriated them religion, and socio-economic status. He strives to be a man for others in imitation
he exercises self-mastery and discipline, to make them his own, continually availing He has the skills to employ methods of of Christs preferential option for the poor.
constantly striving for self-transcendence, of the Word and Sacraments offered by the individual and collaborative problem solving
constantly in touch with his feelings and Church. Guided by the Church and a Driven by a faith that does justice,
and decision-making. Most of all, he strives
aware of their importance, but never well-informed conscience, he exerts every he recognizes and responds with compassion
relinquishing his freedom to them. He also effort to live morally and lovingly within his to be a leader by influencing others and
leading them to the good. to people in need through community service
knows that it is his obligationboth to God faith community and beyond. and social analysis in order to contribute to
and to himselfto develop and maintain a building a just society.
healthy lifestyle. Some Indicators: Some Indicators:
Close Friendship with Christ as lived out in Acceptance and Respect for Others
Some Indicators: the Church and the Sacraments Ability to Work and Relate with Others Some Indicators:
Self-Knowledge and Acceptance A Life of Prayer, Reflection and Discernment Leadership and Influence over Others Preferential Option for the Poor
Self-Mastery and Discipline Moral Reasoning towards the Good Faith that Does Justice
Self-Transcendence Life of Service for Others
Heres the SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS required by IB
(Internal Assessments & External Exams in italics) and XS.
YEAR 11 (H3 SY 2010-11) YEAR 12 (H4 SY 2011-12)
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 May 2012
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8
IB
Subjects
Eng A Paper Oral Test Paper Oral Test Mock IB External
Exam Exam
Chi B Oral Test Oral Test Oral Test Oral Test Mock IB External
Semestral Semestral Semestral Exam Exam
Test Test Test
Physics Experiments Experiments Experiments Mock IB External
Semestral Semestral Semestral Exam Exam
Test Test Test
Math Portfolio Task Portfolio Task Portfolio Task Portfolio Mock IB External
Semestral Semestral Semestral Exam Exam
Test Test Test
Mgmt Semestral Semestral Semestral Research Mock IB External
Test Test Test Exam Exam
Chemistry Experiments Experiments Experiments Mock IB External
(Elective) Semestral Semestral Semestral Exam Exam
Test Test Test
IB
Core
TOK TOK Presentation TOK Essay
EE Extended Essay
CAS
XS
Subjects
Fil Oral Test Paper
CLE Paper Paper

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