Secondary Programme

SMP PENABUR Banda

The world is changing faster than we can imagine

Learning enables people to change, adapt to their environment

Education: “A form of learning in which knowledge, skills and habits of a group of people is transferred from one generation to the next.” - wikipedia

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Education is important

Vision:◦ “To become an internationally-minded school that

develops students of excellence in faith, knowledge and service”

Mission:◦ “Within a Christian environment, to provide an

international education in a learning atmosphere of respect and understanding, enabling students to achieve their highest potential and develop values and beliefs that help create a better world”

Penabur International School Vision and Mission

Primary• 5-12 yr.

Lower Secondary• Sec-1&2• 12-14 yr.• Checkpoint

Upper Secondary• Sec 3&4• 14-16 yr.• IGCSE

Advanced• 16-19 yr.• A-Level

Education Timeline in PISB

Continued from Primary years Students are expected to be

more mature, more independent and more responsible

More things to learn:◦ Life skills◦ Knowledge

In the future can continue to higher education and better life quality

Secondary Programme

Cambridge Lower Secondary incorporates internationally benchmarked tests (Cambridge Checkpoints).

For Cambridge Upper Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international academic qualification, available in over 70 different subjects. Cambridge O Level is extremely popular also. Both are recognised worldwide.

Both leads directly to Cambridge A Levels, a ‘gold standard’ recognised worldwide

Enables students to study abroad. See http://www.cie.org.uk & http://recognition.cie.org.uk

for more information

Why Cambridge Secondary 1 Programme?

Can accommodate local curricula or use any curricula to develop students understanding

Can include required contents so that students can join the national examinations (UN SMP)

Cambridge Secondary 1 is flexible

Divinity

Languages• English• Indonesian• Mandarin

Math

Science

Humanities• History• Geography English Literature

Physical Education ICT Arts & Music

Subjects

Managed by experienced teachers

Focused on thinking skills

Projects will be scheduled to develop soft skills

Character development is included

Learning activities

School starts @0730

Each lesson period is 40 minutes

The period allocation is shown on the table

School finishes @1500 + ECA

Period Start End1 07:30 08:102 08:10 08:503 08:50 09:304 09:30 10:10

Break I 10:10 10:305 10:30 11:106 11:10 11:507 11:50 12:30

Break II 12:30 13:008 13:00 13:409 13:40 14:20

10 14:20 15:00

Learning activities

Expected to attend school every day◦ If absent, present a letter as soon as possible◦ Do not come late

Wear uniform every day, worn properly For PE, bring and wear PE uniform For Lab, bring and wear Lab Coat There is a set of regulations in the student’s

manual

Basic rules

From teachers, books, internet, any other relevant resources◦ Textbooks are required

Student must prepare:◦ Pen, pencil◦ Ruler◦ Compasses◦ Protractor◦ Set triangle rulers◦ Scientific calculator◦ English dictionary◦ Note book & exercise book

for every subject

Learning resources

Subject Teachers

Form teacher Mr. Joel Chang

Divinity Ms. Magdalena

English Mr. Joel Chang

English Literature Mr. Joel Chang

Bahasa Indonesia Mrs. Novy M. T.

Mathematics Mr. William & Mrs. Susan H.

Teachers

Subject Teachers

Science Mr. Ray Ardi & Mrs. Lily Poek & Mr. Reagan P.

History Ms. Susana K.

Geography Ms. Susana K.

Physical Education Ms. Windy

ICT Mr. Joseph

Arts & Music Ms. Merlin & Mr. Jovial

Teachers

Students are evaluated in three aspects: knowledge, attitude and skill (for relevant subjects)

Passing criteria:◦ Students are expected to achieve acceptable

results: B for attitude and C for skills◦ Students are expected to achieve at least 60 for

English Math Science

◦ Students are expected achieve at least the average score of 60 from all subjects

Evaluation

Knowledge Assessment

Without Project With Project

ItemPercentag

e

Assignments 15%

Quizzes 15%

Quarter Tests 2 × 10%

Midterm Test 25%

Final Test 25%

ItemPercentag

e

Assignments 15%

Quizzes 15%

Quarter Tests 2 × 10%

Midterm Test 15%

Final Test 15%

Project 20%

Attitude aspects:◦ Behaviour◦ Effort◦ Punctuality◦ Response◦ Politeness

Skill aspects:◦ Practical skills

Attitude and Skill Assessment

Effective communication with parents is important to support student’s learning

Everyday communication: Communication Book, please check every day

Parents will be called to school to discuss about student’s progress 6 times a year:◦ After quarter test I◦ After quarter test II◦ Report day

for each semester

Parental Communication

14 – 16 Jul 14 New student orientation 07:30-12:00

14 Jul 14 Start of school

24 Jul – 1 Aug 14 Eid Holiday

20 Aug 14 Independence Day Celebration

27-28 Aug 14 BPK PENABUR Anniversary @SABUGA

1 – 5 Sep 14 Quarter test I

19, 20, 27 Sep 14 ICAS tests

6 – 10 Oct 14 Mid-semester exams

1st Semester Academic Calendar

3 – 7 Nov 14 Quarter tests II

1 – 5 Dec 14 Final exams

8 – 9 Dec 14 Character Building Camp

15 Dec 14 Christmas charity & celebration

17 Dec 14 Report day

5 Jan 14 Start of semester II

1st Semester Academic Calendar

Thank you for your attention

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