Grade 11—(IB I Year)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

2013-2014

THE IC MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of International College is to educate young men and women to be capable of initiative and critical thinking, and who will serve as role models in a global society. The curriculum aims for excellence at all levels and embraces the education of the whole person. Graduates of I.C. will have developed self-discipline, problem-solving abilities, social responsibility, self-confidence, and awareness of, and respect for, the interdependence of nations in all their diversity.

The IB Learner Profile

Course Coefficients and Promotion Requirements

SUBJECTH/W Coef Min. Gr. for IB II

SL HL SL HL SL HL

Arabic 4 6 2 3Ab Initio 65B 65 B 70

Visual Arts 4 6 2 3 65 70Biology 4 6 - 3 65 70CAS 3 to 4 - - Pass / FailChemistry 4 7 2 3 65 70English A 5 7 2 3 65 70Economics 4 6 2 3 65 70

French 4 6 2 3Ab Initio 65B 65 B 70

History 4 6 2 3 65 70Math 5 6 2 3 65 70Physics 4 7 2 3 65 70Psychology 4 6 2 3 65 70Social and Cultural Anthropology 4 6 2 3 65 70

Spanish Ab initio 4 - 2 - 65 -Theatre 4 6 2 3 65 70TOK 3 2 65Total 40 to 42 17 or 18

Promotion Requirements (cont’d)• Students are promoted to IB II full diploma program if they

have:• attained the above mentioned averages in the selected courses• completed 100 hours of CAS, with a full record of reflections

and signatures from all activity leaders

• Students failing to meet the above requirements will continue as

IB II diploma program courses students (previously known as certificate students) where they have to sit for IB official exams in at least two subjects

UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCELOCAL UNIVERSITIES

• STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE with an IB Diploma are accepted to any Local university at the Sophomore level

• STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE with IB Certificates are accepted at the Freshman level (Arts or Sciences)

From Freshman Arts From Freshman Sciences

FAS (Arts majors only)SBAFM

FAFSFHS

FEA – (graphic Design only)

FASSBAFM

FAFSFHSFEA

:a) Psychological Support: The class advisor and school psychologist are

available to guarantee the necessary support.If the student suffers from any specific

adjustment difficulty, the school psychologist is available for support and regular follow up. She will be in constant communication with the class advisor* and parents.

*Advisor of IB I A: Ms. Victoria Abboud*Advisor of IB I B: Mr. Nabih Lahoud*Advisor of IB I C: Mrs. Patricia Hamra

SUPPORT SERVICES

b) Academic Support: If your child faces academic difficulties in one or more subjects, reinforcement classes will be offered. His/her advisor or teacher will invite you to a conference to communicate the difficulties and explore possible solutions.

C) Medical Support: During the year, if any medical condition arises, the administration, school physician and nurse will be in constant communication with you . If your child suffers from any prolonged medical condition, a medical report is required. All confidential information is kept with the administration.

SUPPORT SERVICES (cont.)

How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies

A. Career Guidance1.Mrs. Mona Shbaklo, Dean of Students, is responsible for orienting students towards local universities (AUB, LAU, USJ….). Through out the year, guest speakers are invited from various majors at these universities to give orientation sessions. 2.Mrs. Randa Soubeih, Foreign Colleges’ Counselor, is responsible for orienting students towards foreign English speaking universities. She arranges for meetings with speakers from these universities. These meetings are announced on the IC website.

How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies (cont.)

B: Information Technology Programs which aid students in discovering their areas of strength and future professions

1. My road.com2. www.blomshabeb.com

C: Local guest speakers who lecture students on their current professions (your contributions are welcome )

IMPORTANT DATES

A. EXAMS & GRADE REPORTING

November 14 : Parent–Teacher meetingNovember 20 : First progress reportJanuary 20-24: Semester I examinations (Mid-Year exams)February 11 : Semester 1 reportApril 16: Second progress report (tentative date)Week of June 23-27 : Semester 2 examinations (Final exams)June 30- July 4: Group 4 project (no travelling plans before July 4)July 4: Annual Report Sheets

Academic year 2013-2014

Semester ISeptember 2013 – January 2014 Ends with Mid Year cumulative

exams

Semester IIFebruary 2014 – June 2014

Ends with the Final cumulative exams

Admission to AUB

SAT I + School transcript of record for grades 10 & 11

•How does AUB generate THE COMPOSITE SCORE (C S)?

•C S = 50% SAT I + 50% school grades = (Critical reading + mathematical reasoning) + Grade 10 + grade 11