courses from which students can chose one from each group (alternatively, group 6 may be dropped and a subject from another group may be chosen instead): Group 1: Language A German A Language and Literature (HL&SL) English A Language and Literature (HL&SL) Group 2: Language B German B (SL) English B (HL) German Ab. Initio French B (HL) Spanish B (HL) Group 3: Individuals and Societies Psychology (HL&SL) Economics (HL&SL) History (HL&SL) Group 4: Experimental Sciences Physics (SL) Biology (HL&SL) Chemistry (HL&SL) Group 5: Mathematics Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (SL) Group 6: The arts and Electives Visual arts (HL&SL alternatively another subject from groups 1, 2, 3 or 4 may be chosen by the candidate. HL: higher level; SL: standard level Other Core Requirements Students are also required by the IB to take and complete the following core requirements to pass: Theory of knowledge (TOK) Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Extended Essay (EE) Various Internal Assessments across various subjects (IAs) Passing Requirements Per subject, a student can achieve a maximum of 7 points. To receive the diploma, a student needs to achieve a minimum of 24 points (45 are possible) and meet the core requirements outlined above. A student completing the IBDP must take 3 higher level subjects and 3 standard level subjects. Student, parent and teacher Involvement The school encourages strong student and parent involvement, whether this be concerning outings or schoolwork. Alongside the class representatives (two per class, e.g. 4 or 6 per grade), which are elected for a yearly term and deal with issues directly in the student body, the SGA (Schulgemeinschaftsausschuss) is the main decision-making body of the school. It is composed of the principal or administrator as a chairperson (depending on availability and does not have a vote), three parent representatives, three staff representatives, and the three student-body presidents. All are elected at the beginning of the year by the respective groups. A majority vote of two votes per party is needed for any decision to be passed. Furthermore, the Parent-Teacher-Association is involved in many issues concerning the school from school funding to course decisions and social events. On a social level, the PTA and the student-body organize frequent social events during the year. The Graduation Ball that is organized by the graduating class is held in high regard throughout the city, often having more than 3,000 visitors. Other events include the annual Jazzbrunch, the Talent