GRADE 12—IB II 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 Graduation RequirementsA General end of year average of 70 is required for graduation

Graduating class students who a. fail to meet the minimum requirements in one or more courses, or

b. whose conduct are not deemed worthy will not be allowed to attend Commencement Exercises

SUBJECTH/W Coeficient Min. Gr. for IB II

SL HL SL HL SL HL

Arabic 4 6 2 3Ab Initio 65

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

French 4 6 2 3Ab Initio 65

B 65 B 70History 4 6 2 3 65 70Math 5 8 2 3 65 70Physics 4 7 2 3 65 70Psychology 4 6 2 3 65 70

Social and Cultural Anthropology 4 6 2 3 65 70

Spanish Ab initio 4 - 2 - 65 -Theatre 4 6 2 3 65 70TOK 2 2 65Citizenship ---- 0.5 70Total 40 to 43 17 or 18

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 II A: Mr. Riad Chirazi*Advisor of IB II B: Mrs. Najah Hawwa*Advisor of IB II C: Ms. Manal Abi Saab

SUPPORT SERVICES

• Mrs. Rindala Abdul Baki, Head coordinator of student matters, will be responsible to follow up on the secondary students’ discipline

• Ms. Maysoun Al Ali, is the supervisor in charge of the IB II class

• Ms. Al Ali will follow up on absences, tardiness and computing the citizenship grade

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. 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

November 11 : First progress reportNovember 19 : Parent–Teacher-Student meetingsJanuary 20: Semester 1 reportFebruary 5-9: Winter Break (might be used for extra sessions for IB II class)April 17: Last day of classesApril 2-13, 18,19: Reading days for IC final exams (Easter Break and Spring break)April 20-24& 27,28: IC Final exams (IB mock exams)April 29, 30: Students check their exam papersMay 4-22: IB official exams

June : Commencement and Annual Report Sheets

2014 – 2015 Academic year

Semester ISeptember 2014 –December 2014

No Mid Year cumulative exams for IB II

Semester IIJanuary 2014 – April 2014

Ends with the Final cumulative exams

B. COLLEGE RELATED AND CAS DEADLINES:

1. Colleges Related Deadlines: a. Nov. 30: early acceptance, submission of AUB applications b. Dec. 7: last chance for SAT exam taking for AUB c. Dec. 20: regular acceptance, submission of AUB applications d. Dec. 30: early acceptance, submission of LAU applications e. June 7: last chance for SAT exam taking for LAU f. May 30: regular acceptance, submission of LAU applications

2. CAS Deadline: Completion of work on May 31st , 2014

Admission to AUB

For Sophomore level:SAT I + School transcript of record for grades 10 & 11

• THE COMPOSITE SCORE (CS) and how it is generated by the above mentioned university

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

• For Freshman level: admission same as above, in addition to a personal statement and recommendations from teachers and counselor.

• For equivalency with Lebanese Bacc, SAT II is required

Parental Support highly needed

Upcoming Winter break in December= Completion of assignments = Meeting deadlines= Less pressure during the second semester= Better IC/IB results