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The Learner Profile

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 support their learning and personal development.

The IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

High quality international education for a better world

Kenmore East High School

350 Fries Road
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Phone: 011-716-874-8402
Fax: 011-716-874-8443
E-mail: plasch@kenton.k12.ny.us

Kenmore East High School

International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme

Kenmore East High School
Diploma Program

Kenmore East is an authorized IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Kenmore East believes is important for our students.
Only schools authorized by the International ‌Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) as IB World Schools can offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), or the Diploma Programme.
For further information about the IBO and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org.

For further information, please see the
Kenmore East IB Web page at
http://www.kenton.k12.ny.us
Kenmore East > International Baccalaureate

Phone: 011-716-874-8402

The Diploma Programme

Diploma Candidates need to take one class from each group: three at a Higher Level, and three at a Standard Level.
Higher Level classes meet at least 250 hours over two years
Standard Level classes meet at least 150 hours over two years
Due to New York State requirements, all students will need to take Language A and History of the Americas at the HL level. The third HL class students will be either Biology HL, Visual Arts HL, or Music HL.
The three SL courses will be chosen from the following chart. Students must take one course from all six groups; however, students may opt out of Group 6 and take a second Group 3 or Group 4 course.

All students must also successfully complete the core which is made up of three elements:
Theory of Knowledge: A course examining how we know across all disciplines.
Teacher: Chris Knab
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Student must participate in and develop projects emphasizing creativity, physical action, and service to others.
Coordinator: Denise Carr
Extended essay: A 4,000 word independently researched paper in a field of the student’s choosing.
Coordinator: Jeff Liss

The Ken East IB Faculty

Group 1: / Language A1		Jeffery Diegelman / Language A1 ‌ Literature HL 1
		Paul Lasch, / Language A1 ‌ Literature HL 2
Group 2: / Language B		Eileen Sauret, ‌‌ / French SL
		Ivette Padin, / Spanish SL
		Peggy Lucero, / German SL
Group 3: / Individuals and societies		Michael Ray, / History R2 HL 1
		Karen Machniak, / History R2 HL 2
		Alexander Perry, / Economics SL
Group 4: / Experimental sciences		Bob O’Connor, / Biology HL
		Ralph Critelli, / Environmental Systems & Society
		Dr. Dan Yox / Physics SL
Group 5: / Mathematics and / computer science		Dan Gustafson / Math SL
		Jeffrey Orlowski, / Math Studies SL
Group 6: / The arts		Rick Scaduto / Visual Arts (HL/SL)
		Mike Ihde / Music (HL/SL)
		Jeffery Diegelman / Film (SL)