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The Latest IB News
 
  • We are proud to announce that Tates Creek High School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme school!
     
  • Fall 2008 ACE/Pre-IB and IB Diploma Programme picnic for students and their families:  August 16, 2008.  Click HERE for more details.
  • Any student applicant (ACE Pre-IB or IB Diploma) who lives outside the TCHS attendance area needs to do two things in addition to filling out the TCHS IB application form. 
    (1)  Complete an online FCPS Out-of-Area Request Form for 2008-2009, which is available on the FCPS website. 
    (2)  Complete the enrollment process (see Teri Harper for additional information).
     
  • All 8th grade students (this includes all upcoming ACE Pre-IB students) who will be enrolling in Advanced Geometry or higher for their 9th grade year are required to take the FCPS Math Placement Exam.  

    In March, high school math department chairs visited all FCPS middle schools to administer this test.   

    On Thursday, May 1st, private school and home school students took their placement exams at Tates Creek High School.

    If students (public, private, and home school) are not satisfied with their scores, they may retake the
    exam(s) at TCHS on Monday, August 4th at 9:00am.  Proof of summer tutoring is required.  Parents should contact Ms. Shannon Cole, TCHS Math Department Chair, if their child should wish to retest on that date.
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 and 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.

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