ib parents’ meeting - year 12 27 august 2014. agenda 1) welcome & essential contacts 2) ib...
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IB Parents’ Meeting - Year 12 27 August 2014
AGENDA
1) WELCOME & ESSENTIAL CONTACTS
2) IB DIPLOMA RESULTS
Q & A on sections 1 & 2
3) STRATEGIES for SUCCESS (student & parents)
4) COMMUNICATION
5) UPCOMING DEADLINES & CHALLENGES (importance of criteria)
Q&A on sections 3 – 5
6) SSS UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE
7) SPORTS PROGRAMME
Q & A
Introductions
IB Diploma Programme - Secondary Contacts Position Name Email Address
Senior School Principal Pak Nicolas [email protected]
Secondary School Principal Pak Edi [email protected]
DP Coordinator Pak Ismail [email protected]
DP Associate / CAS Coordinator Ibu Widy [email protected]
Student Support Services (Y 11 & 12)
Ibu Regina [email protected]
Tutors of Year 12Position Name Email Address
HoY 12 Pak Nicolas [email protected]
12A Pak James [email protected]
12B Ibu Tina (Art) [email protected]
12C Ibu Vica [email protected]
12D Ibu Viras [email protected]
12E Pak Alan [email protected]
12F Ibu Greta [email protected]
IB DIPLOMAPERFORMANCE
AT GJIS
Results & Strategies
GJIS IB Exam results 2014 45
40
35 GJIS point average (30)
30
25 World point average (29,4)20
15 pass (24)10
5
0
GJIS IB Exam results 2014
world pass rate79%
world fail rate21%
OTHER SCHOOLS
GJIS pass rate85%
GJIS fail rate15%
GLOBAL JAYA
IB Score Range and Descriptor Highest Score - 7 Excellent Performance -- A+
6 Very good -- A 5 Good -- B 4 Satisfactory -- C 3 Mediocre -- D 2 Poor -- E+
Lowest Score - 1 Very poor -- E
How is a final subject score reached?
IB (External Examination Papers)
~70%HL = 3 papersSL = 2 papers
GJIS (Internal Assessment)
~30%
An IB Diploma is awarded when:Candidate whose total score is 24 to 27 points or more, provided all the following requirements have been met.
a. Numeric grades have been awarded in all six subjects registered for the IB diploma.b. All CAS requirements have been met.c. Grades A (highest) to E (lowest) have been awarded for both theory of knowledge and an extended essay, with a grade of at least D in one of them.
IB Diploma Awarded-Continued
d. There is no grade 1 in any subject.e. There is no grade 2 at higher level.f. There is no more than one grade 2 at standard level (SL).g. Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or below.h. At least 12 points have been gained on higher level (HL) subjects.
Diploma Awarded
IB Course Transcript
Only
Diploma Not Awarded
Q & A
SUCCEED!
Apply the best
Revision techniques
PLAN DILIGENTLY
8+ hrs x week
What should your child do to reach full potential?
No small challenge!
PROBLEM SOLVERKNOWLEDGEABLECOMMUNICATOR
OPEN MINDEDREFLECTIVEPRINCIPLEDRISK TAKERBALANCEDINQUIRERCARING
24+ points!
DIPLOMA PARENTS
THE FINAL STAGE
nutrition
sleep
minimise obligatory family outings
expect to see high commitment
evidence of 8+
Stay informed... Take advantage of the GJIS
data
How is my child performing?
How is my child performing?
Daily habits at home
Check GJIS Portal for general data &
calendars
Check Managebac for detailed data
Mock Examinations
3 way conferences & reports
Progress checks from teachers or
coordinator
Accessing GJIS Portal
www.globaljaya.net
Demonstration: User : globaljaya\parent.secondary Password : secondary click – SECONDARY (top menu) filter down to DP Calendar far left side click – GJIS IB DP Calendar
*click here to see screenshot of the instruction
MANAGEBAC
https://globaljaya.managebac.com
Weather the ‘IB’ Storm…
What’s on this semester...• Extended Essay (EE)• Revision and course work• REGISTRATION FOR MAY EXAMINATIONS• TOK Presentations / TOK Essay• Internal assessments, final submissions (IA’s)• Workshops regarding study skills, essay
writing, and university application process.
Sample of good Extended Essay Topic
• English A1 : An exploration of Jane Austen’s use of the outdoors in Emma
• History : Continuity and Change in Japanese policy Towards Jewish Refugees in Shanghai, 1938-1943
• Biology: The effect of age and gender on the photoreceptor cells in the human retina
• Chemistry : Comparison of iron intake diets in Tanzania• Mathematics : A game theoretic analysis of a variety of two-
person zero-sum poker models
Sample of Question with Command Term
Command Terms
CRITERION BASED ASSESSMENTCRITERIA LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
1 2 3 4
Shape
Texture
Ingredients
Taste
IB ASSESSMENT is CRITERION BASED
IB PREPARATION should be CRITERION BASED
Understanding & using the criteria can make all the
difference!
Q & A
SSS University Guidance
Commitment To ExcellenceThe 4C's
• Concentration - ability to maintain a high level of focus in practices and games.
• Confidence - believe in one's abilities • Composure – ability to control oneself in
good and challenging times.• Commitment - ability to continue working
to agreed goals
4 C’s Connected to Team Goals2012-13• Commitment 1st Priority Strong team commitment Strong commitment to practice and fitness
training• Communication 2nd PriorityBasketball talk Team support Communication
with coach• Composure 3rd Priority Composure when tired Composure at end of half and gamesComposure at the end of practice• Confidence 3rd Priority Increase confidence in dealing with stressConfidence in their abilities Demonstrate confidence when warming up for
games
2013-14• Commitment 1st PriorityCommitment to full court whole
game defensive pressure that is unrelenting
• Composure 2nd Priority We will impose our will so that other
team will lose theirs• Confidence 2nd Priority Increase confidence in our basketball
systems • Communication 3rd PriorityBasketball talk Team support
Communication with coach
Tribal Leadership
Stage Three: (I’m great and you’re not) Marked by knowledge hoarders who want to outwork and outthink their competitors on an individual basis. They are lone warriors who not only want to win, but need to be the best and brightest.
Stage Four: (We’re great and they’re not) The transition from “I’m great” to “we’re great” comes in this stage where the tribe members are excited to work together for the benefit of the entire community.
Stage Five: (Life is great) Members who have made substantial innovations seek to use their potential to make a global impact
Varsity
Season 1 Tryouts Completed Roster
End of Season
Training Days
GJIS Tournament
Volleyball Aug 14-16
Aug 19 Oct 3 G-T-W-THB-T-W-TH
JAAC League Games
Soccer Aug 14-16
Aug 19 Oct 4 T-W-TH JAAC League Games
Season 2 Tryouts Completed Roster
End of Season
Training Days
GJIS Tournament
Rugby Oct 21-23 Oct 28 Dec 13 T-W-TH JAAC League Games
Basketball Oct 21-23 Oct 28 Feb 7 G-T-W-THB-W-TH-F
JAAC League Games
Season 3 Tryouts Completed Roster
End of Season
Training Days
GJIS Tournament
Badminton Feb 10-12 Feb 17 March 7 T-W- TH JAAC League Games