Grade 11—(IB I Year)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

2014-2015

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 70Business and Management 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 , Mrs. Dana Taher Mirza 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: Mrs. Najah Hawwa*Advisor of IB I C: Ms. Manal Abi Saab

SUPPORT SERVICES

b) Academic Support: If your child faces academic difficulties in one or more subjects, reinforcement classes will be considered. 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. Randa Soubaih, College Counselor, is responsible for orienting students towards both local (AUB, LAU, …) and foreign universities. She arranges for meetings with speakers from these universities. These meetings are announced on the IC website.2.Mrs. Josette Eid, is in charge of career guidance and of inviting speakers from different professions to address the students.

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 11 : First progress reportNovember 20 : Parent–Teacher meetingJanuary 19-23: Semester I examinations (Mid-Year exams)February 10 : Semester 1 reportApril 16: Second progress report (tentative date)Week of June 22-26 : Semester 2 examinations (Final exams)June 29- July 3: Group 4 project (no travelling plans before July 3)July 7: Annual Report Sheets

Academic Year 2014-2015

Semester ISeptember 2014 – January 2015 Ends with Mid Year cumulative

exams

Semester IIFebruary 2015 – June 2015

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