Surviving and Thriving in the IB Diploma Program

1. Is the IB right for you?

2.Get the right mindset.

Stay Organized

• Keep a Calendar at home
• work on your planner system
• Help your child with Executive Function Skills

Maximize Class Time

• Ask Questions
• Take Well-ordered Notes
• Follow up questions
• Communicate frequently with your teacher

3. Stay Committed

Keys to Commitment

• Pick classes you like
• Learn the IB Objectives of each class
• Learn the Command Terms
• Do Your Homework!
• CAS/ EE/ TOK

4. Survival Strategies

Stay Calm, Do not Freak out.

Plan Social Events and Breaks

But, do NOT goof off

Manage Stress

Work with Friends!

5. Exams

Revise

Practice

Final Thoughts

• Look at 3rd party items
• There are web pages that help
• Network with other parents and teachers.
• Check OTHER IB School websites