AT A GLANCE: Important Course Documents & Assessment Information (right column), Philosophy & Curriculum of TOK, Weekly Homework Schedule
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reasoning
for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries
of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries
merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.
Albert Einstein
Central to the educational philosophy of the International Baccalaureate Program, the Theory of Knowledge course challenges students to reflect critically on diverse ways of knowing and areas of knowledge, and to consider the role which knowledge plays in a global society. The class encourages students to become aware of themselves as thinkers, to become aware of the complexity of knowledge, and to recognize the need to act responsibly in an increasingly interconnected world. TOK is designed to provide students with an opportunity for reflection and inquiry, fueled by their own and their classmates' curiosities. As such, the course is not designed to impart new information so much as it is intended to explore the origins and limitations of what the students have already learned in other courses. Students will carefully consider and investigate perspectives as they pertain to all of the I.B. curriculum’s subject categories.
THE IB DIPLOMA CURRICULUM
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TOK ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
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REMINDER: ASSIGNMENTS LISTED HERE ARE DUE ON THE DAY NOTED BELOW, HAVING BEEN ASSIGNED IN ADVANCE (OFTEN THE DAY BEFORE).
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THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS
5/20 (M): No Class --- GOLD DAY
5/21 (T): Complete Essay Outline for submission by 11:59pm today; work on Final Journal (Entry #52) and Final Exam Essay (if applicable).
5/22 (W): No Class --- GOLD DAY
5/23 (Th): Work on Final Journal (Entry #52) and Final Exam Essay (if applicable).
5/24 (F): No Class --- GOLD DAY
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WEEKEND HOMEWORK
5/25 (Sa): Complete Essay Outline for submission by 11:59pm today; absolute FINAL DAY --- NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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NEXT WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS
5/27 (M): NO SCHOOL --- MEMORIAL DAY
5/28 (T): Complete Final Journal (Entry #52) for class share out; work on Final Exam Essay (if applicable).
5/29 (Th): No Class --- GOLD DAY
5/30 (Th): No Class --- FINAL EXAMS for 8th & 7th Periods
****Complete Final Exam Essay (if applicable) by 11:59pm today; no late submissions will be accepted.
5/31 (F): No Class --- FINAL EXAMS for 6th & 5th Periods
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FINAL WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS
6/3 (M): FINAL EXAMS for 4th & 3rd Periods --- No need to attend class; final exam essays were submitted on 5/28 or exemptions were applied.
6/4 (T): FINAL EXAMS for 2nd & 1st Periods --- No need to attend class; final exam essays were submitted on 5/28 or exemptions were applied.
6/5 (Th): NO SCHOOL --- TEACHER PLANNING --- End of 4th Quarter
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