Jan. 13, 2011
WKHS to offer I.B. program in 2012 By CANDY BROOKS ThisWeek Community Newspapers Worthington school officials are preparing to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Worthington Kilbourne High School beginning in 2012. IB is a rigorous, integrated course of study that will take the form of a schoolwithin-a-school for students who choose to pursue an IB diploma. In the United States, 717 schools offer the IB diploma program, according to the Worthington City Schools website. In central Ohio, it is offered at Upper Arlington, Westerville South and at the three high schools in Dublin. Kilbourne teachers and administrators
A closer look To obtain an IB diploma, a student would be required to complete six exams, scoring a minimum number of points. Points also would be assigned for completing the philosophy course, the essay and the community project.
presented details of the program to the Worthington Board of Education on Jan. 10. Board members were supportive, and Kilbourne staff members appeared enthusiastic. “It will provide an extraordinary ex-
perience for our students and staff,” Kilbourne principal Ed Dunaway said. Students who opt to enroll in the IB diploma program would be required to take a set of basic classes; write a 4,000 word, independent research paper; and complete a project outside the classroom. Juniors and seniors would take courses in English language and literature, foreign language, social studies, experimental science, mathematics and the arts. Courses would be offered as standard level, for 150 instructional hours, or higher level, for 240 hours. Students would be required to complete at least three and no more than four of the courses at higher level. Theory of knowledge, a philosophy
course, also would be required. Connections between courses would be stressed, and teachers would be required to undergo professional development before designing and teaching an IB course. Ongoing professional development also would be required. To obtain an IB diploma, a student would be required to complete six exams, scoring a minimum number of points. Points also would be assigned for completing the philosophy course, the essay and the community project. The program will foster the development of students who are principled, analytical, adaptable, creative and community minded, said John Jordan, a history teacher at Kilbourne who has taken a lead-
ership position on the team that is developing the program. Thus far, the school’s original application has been accepted by the IB organization. The IB courses would be taught by current teachers. Though no new staff would be required, Jordan estimates the cost of the program through the 2013-14 school year would be $106,572. That would cover professional development, textbooks and reading materials. Ongoing would be a $10,000 annual fee and the cost of continuing professional development. All board members said they support See PROGRAM, page A2
Shoppers hungry for fresh food from farmers market
Schare elected president of school board
By CANDY BROOKS ThisWeek Community Newspapers
By CANDY BROOKS ThisWeek Community Newspapers
When the winter farmers market opened at 10 on Saturday morning, about 50 people waited patiently at the door. For the next three hours — despite single digit temperatures and snow on the ground – a steady stream of customers filed through the tables of fresh foods for sale at the Griswold Center. The weather kept away a few vendors, but nothing seems to deter the people hungry for the kind of food available only at farmers markets, said Jane Haskins, chairperson of the friends of the Old Worthington Farmers Market, a volunteer group that helps run the market. One market was held in November, one in December. Beginning Saturday, the market will be held each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 23. Like many of the customers who drive a few miles to the market, Powell residents Beth and Don Maxwell are drawn by the quality of food available. They also like supporting small businesses. On Saturday, they bought chicken, eggs, cheese, beef and bread. “The meat and chicken far exceed anything you can buy in the grocery store,” Beth said. Kim Holman and her daughter Hannah came from Dublin to buy two gallon jugs of real maple syrup from Pleiades Maple Products from Mt. Gilead. “My husband was raised on maple syrup in By Paul Vernon/ThisWeek Norwalk, Ohio,” Kim said. “With four teenagers, Michele Chauncey of Sweet Tee’s Caribbean Goodies works on her display before the Winter Farmers we go through a lot of syrup.” Market at the Griswold Center on Jan. 8. Sweet Tee’s specializes in “island-inspired” Guyanese and See MARKET, page A2 Caribbean pastries, cakes, breads, candies and cookies.
Call it a sign of the times, or a return to fairness on the Worthington Board of Education. Just make sure you call Marc Schare “Mr. President.” In a move than some board members said would never happen, Schare was elected president of the school board on Monday night. The vote was 5-0, with even Charlie Wil- Marc son agreeing that Schare Schare should lead the school board in 2011. Wilson voted “no” last year when Schare was elected vice-president. Two years ago, Schare was passed over for the vice president’s position, with board members saying he had “his own agenda” and was not a “consensus builder.” The vice president usually steps into the president’s role, and board members generally take turns serving in leadership positions. Schare is starting his sixth year on the board. He is a fiscally conservative Republican who often prepares lengthy, researched opinions on issues facing the board. His opinions are often at odds with those of Wilson, who usually anchors the board at the other end of the political spectrum. After Schare was unanimously elected, he moved from his seat at the right end of the board desk, to the president’s seat in the middle. “It has taken a lot to move me off the far right position on the board and into the center,” he said. During the visitor comment portion of the board meeting, former board member Abramo Ottolenghi — who is known for his left-leaning opinions — said he was pleased to see Schare become president of the board. In his first act as president, Schare nominated Jennifer Best as vice president. She was also unanimously elected. Schare thanked her for always being willing to answer his questions after he first joined the board in 2006. “Jennifer Best has been and continues to be my mentor on this board,” he said.
Find award-winning PR team at the library BY CANDY BROOKS ThisWeek Community Newspapers Find dinosaurs here. Find divas here. Find romance here. Find bacon here. If any of this is starting to sound familiar, you have probably seen some of the colorful T-shirts that promote the new, fun image of the Worthington Libraries. Even if you didn’t realize it, you have been influenced by the branding campaign that has just won the library’s public relations staff an important national award. The “find yourself here” campaign was last week awarded the 2011 John
A closer look The “find yourself here” campaign was awarded the 2011 John Cotton Dana Award, which is considered the most prestigious of all library awards in the field of public relations.
Cotton Dana Award, which is considered the most prestigious of all library awards in the field of public relations. The announcement was made January 8 at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference in San Diego. It comes with a $5,000 prize.
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The “find yourself here” campaign was designed by the library’s public relations staff about a year ago. The theme presents the library as not only informative, but as an inviting destination with something for everyone. The T-shirts are just one of the more recognizable parts of the campaign. The library sells the shirts in a variety of sizes (including infant sizes), colors and styles. Dozens of messages can be changed out. You can find heroes, pirates, history, stars and much, much more, according to the messages. Formerly, the library attempted to appeal to people based on their age group or profession. For example, teens, business persons or senior cit-
izens were targeted. The new campaign is meant to appeal to interests, not demographics. For instance, romance novels may appeal to teenagers and those in their 80s, and business people and busy mothers may be interested in cooking. “Bacon” could mean money, or strips of pork, or Kevin Bacon. The library has resources devoted to any of the three. The new marketing theme encompasses all forms of communication, including print, electronic and social media, community engagement and staff support. Since the campaign began, the liSee LIBRARY, page A2
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