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front rows of each sectionHigh 4 Parents Orientation

June 04, 2015

High 4 Parents Orientation

XS IB Diploma Program (Cohort 5) June 04, 2015

Kenneth Oneal S. Gan

kennethsgan@xs.edu.phXS IBDP Coordinator

High 4 IBDP TeachersXS IB Diploma Program (Cohort 5)

June 04, 2015

GROUP 1

James Nicolay

Angela VargasEE

Cheska Cruz

GROUP 2

Hazel Wong

Daisy Zhou

Pierre RenivaCAS

GROUP 3

Gary Garcia

Palan Reyes

Synjin Reyes

Luis Marcelo

GROUP 4

Dece Guillermo

Dandi Lopez

Eugene Quijano

Ilah Yumul

Manchester Sy

Bernadette Leobrera

MODULAR

Rhea Gallenito

Deidre Morales

Glenn Gomez

ODS

Mel Manahan

IB Office

Mayette Rocafort

CLE

Iris San Gil

Joel Hofilena

GUIDANCE

Ian Domingo

Cathy Lauengco

TOK

Barbara Magallona

Simon Mendoza

Kenneth Gan

GROUP 5

May Hernandez

Grace ManatadEE

Ferdie Aguila

Joanne Casanova

GROUP 6

Carmela Angeles

High 4 Parents Orientation

XS IB Diploma Program (Cohort 5) June 04, 2015

Orientation Agenda1. Review of IB Diploma Grading System &

Conditions for IB Diploma

2. XS Semester / Annual Awards & Assessment Scheme

3. School concerns (schedule, SAA, 2016)

4. College Application & Guidance

5. How can parents help?

6. School Year Calendar at a glance

IB Grading SystemScore Rating

7 Excellent

6 Very Good

5 Good

4 Satisfactory

3 Mediocre

2 Poor

1 Very Poor

N No grade

Other Information

Minimum Passing Score 24

Maximum Score 45

Why: 6 subjects x 7 points 42 + 3

Maximum Bonus Points (Combined TOK & EE) 3

Conditions for IB Diploma1. At least 12 points have been gained on the

3 higher level courses.

At least 9 points have been gained on the 3 standard level courses.

2. A grade of at least a D in TOK and EE.

3. Not proven guilty of any academic dishonesty/malpractice.

4. An approved CAS program has been completed.

Semester & Annual Awards

Performance Conduct & Effort (Including Homeroom) Others

Academic Excellence

At least sum of 38 No grade lower than

5 in all subjects

At least a V

No disciplinary status, complete

CAS & EE, at least a B in TOK

First Honors

At least sum of 33 No grade lower than

5 in all subjects

At least a V

No disciplinary status, complete

CAS & EE, at least a C in TOK

Second Honors

At least sum of 30 No grade lower than

4 in all subjects

At least a V

No disciplinary status, complete

CAS & EE, at least a C in TOK

Note: Complete in Extended Essay and an "A" in TOK will merit an additional two (2) points. Complete in Extended Essay and a "B" in TOK will merit an additional one (1) point.

XS IBDP Assessments Scheme

XS IBDP Subjects EE & CAS

TOK, Modular, CLE

Performance Task Semestral Annual

(but with semestral

requirements)

Semestral

Exams Semestral Semestral

Concern Response

School Hours 7:30-4:00 Academic Periods NOTE: PE, TOK, ECA, CAS/EE

SAA SL grades < 3 require SAA HL grades < 4 require SAA

Academic Warning Status

Grade of 2 in 3 subjects or more after the first semester

Additional HL sessions & Study Hall

All additional HL sessions (Math & Science) + Study Hall are now part of the 7:30-3:00 schedule.

School Concerns

Concern Response

By the way

IB Students will have/join the same Formation activities as the standard track (ex. SM Immersion, Recollection, seniors retreat, graduation, etc.)

Refresher Classes First 2-3 weeks of April

May 2016 exams

Schedule to follow Usually from May 2 - 23

Release of Results July 07, 2016

The Year 2016

High 4 IB in General1. Its going to be a BUSY year: Internal

Assessments, Extended Essay, CAS, college entrance tests / applications, etc.

2. Extracurriculars should promote commitment and depth - quality, not quantity.

Sleep (Rest & Hobbies)

Social Life (Friends & Family)

Studies (Grades & Review)

How can Parents Help?1. Help him develop and stick to a reasonable study

schedule - spend one hour of study time offline.

SAT & College review may help, but should not come at the expense of a balanced life.

Grit - passion & determination to achieve a long-term goal.

2. Support (or join) him in his CAS activities. Ask him about it, how is he doing and how can he be supported.

3. Manage your expectations of your son and his abilities. IB can help in getting into colleges, but its not a guarantee.

SERVICE An unpaid and

voluntary exchange for underprivileged communities.

ACTION Physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle.

CREATIVITY Arts, and other experiences that involve creative

thinking.

C A S

Creativity, Action, Service1. Purposeful activities with significant

outcomes.

2. Tasks should push the student beyond comfort zones.

3. Thoughtful consideration, especially in planning and reflecting.

4. Students should be supervised by an adult (not related to the student), who can attest to the students CAS involvement.

SY Calendar at a GlanceDate Activity

June 08-09 H4 IBelieve Orientation Camp

June 10 Field Trip: Pinto Art Museum & Ateneo de Manila Rizal Library

July 30 EE: Outline & Introduction due

Sept. 09 Mid-1st Semester PTS Conference

Sept. 11 EE: Body due

Oct. 12-27 1st Semester Exams (Saturdays included)

SY Calendar at a GlanceDate Activity

Nov. 11 EE: First Draft due

Nov. 24 1st Semester PTS Conference

Dec. 11 EE: Final Paper due

Jan. 19 Mid-2nd Semester PTS Conference

Jan. 29 All IAs, TOK papers, etc should be done!

Feb. 15 - Mar. 01 2nd Semester Exams (Saturdays included)

Invitation to Host Students An opportunity for enriching cultural

exchange between students and families:

St. Aloysius College, Australia AFS - France

Around 20 students; 2 students per family 1 student

June 20-23, July 9-10

July 15 - September 15

If interested, contact the International Programs Office (loc. )

Final Reminders H4 IBDP Students should report to the MPC

on June 8, 2015, 7:30 AM.

XS IBDP Office New office, same venue on the 4th floor of

the Junior High School building

Tel# 723-0481 loc. 245 / 219

High 4 Parents Orientation

XS IB Diploma Program (Cohort 5) June 04, 2015

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