Grade 10 course selection parents night feb 2017

Grade 10 Course Selection Night

Hello!Michael RelfIB & AP CoordinatorHS Guidance - Office 1066relfm@ismanila.org

About me22 Years teachingGeography, History, Theory of KnowledgeUK, Venezuela, Jordan, PhilippinesIB examiner / Workshop Leader 3 Children - Non IB!

Eric SwanProgram Leader - HS CounselingHS Counseling Officeswane@ismanila.org

Hello!

About me10 Years counselingLos Angeles, Taiwan, China, PhilippinesNo Children - All Non IB!

Full TeamMr DaoudMs CappuccioMr McQueenMs CheahMs Grier

Today’s Agenda1. Provide Information to Help You Make

Good Choices2.Give Some College Perspectives on the

Choices3.Answer Questions4.Best Ways to Spend Your Summer 5.Important Testing Information

Decisions...●Need to choose - March 6-10●Digital selection system - parent

notification●Discussion process●Waiver-Support system

Choices...What pathways and subjects should I choose and why?

3 School Curriculum Options

Partial IB Diploma -Courses

(20%)

Full IB Diploma

(80%)

ISM Diploma Non-IB

ISM Graduation Requirements

VS

“Holistic” Predicted

Grades/IB

Testing:

ACT / SAT

Option 1: The Full IB Diploma

Life in the 21st century, in an

interconnected, globalized world,

requires critical-thinking skills and a

sense of international-mindedness,

something that International

Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Program

students come to know and understand.

International Baccalaureate Philosophy...

•Inquirers

•Knowledgeable

•Thinkers

•Communicators

•Principled

•Open-Minded

•Caring

•Risk-Takers

•Balanced

•Reflective

‘The Learner Profile’& IS Manila Mission

3 Higher Level + 3 Standard Level ChoicesHours240 Vs 150

ContentMore & Deeper

AssessmentMore requirements, different standards

Key Choice Decisions+ Where am I going to achieve greatest success

and enjoyment? + What do I really need?

Extended EssayCompulsory 4000 research essay for IB Diploma students

Core ElementsTheory of KnowledgeCompulsory Philosophy / Thinking course for IB diploma students

CASCreativity / Action ServiceService Compulsory for all students at ISM - IB DP or not! - Other elements are Diploma requirements

How is it Assessed?6 subjects - scale 1- 7 pointsTotal subject score potential = 42 Points

ToK + Extended essay = 3 points

Total maximum Score = 45

ISM Performance in IB DiplomaWorld Av. Score = 30 PointsISM Average = 35.5

150,000 students May 2016201 score 45 (2 at ISM)

79% Pass Rate100% Pass rate at ISM

What Subject Choices do I Have?

Group 1 - Studies in language & LiteratureEnglish LiteratureThe Traditional English Lit course - novels, plays, poetry etc...

English language & LiteratureLess Lit… but with additional language in cultural contexts, media, communication etc...

Korean LitSame as English Lit… just in Korean First Language must be Korean

Japanese LitSame as English Lit… just in JapaneseFirst language must be Japanese

Filipino LitSame as English Lit… just in FilipinoNot an easy option!

Self-Taught (SL Only)ScheduledTutorMr LightbownLiterature Study

Group 2 - Language AcquisitionFrenchSL / HL / Ab Initio

SpanishSL / HL / Ab Initio

MandarinSL / HL / Ab InitioNew Option

Key ConsiderationsLanguage pathways generally set - Grade 9 & 10 course and level should ideally be pursuedBetter to achieve proficiency in one language than to try manyAb Initio is not an easy option!

Group 3 - Social Studies / HumanitiesGeography SL/HLFamiliar - Global studies following on from grade 9 course

History SL/HLWorld History Course

Psychology SL/HLUnfamiliar Course -Information Feb 8th Assembly

Economics SL/HLUnfamiliar Course -Information Feb 8th Assembly

Business Management SL/HLUnfamiliar Course -Information Feb 8th Assembly

Global Politics SL/HLNew Course - Information Feb 8th Assembly

Group 3 & 4 - Environmental Systems & SocietiesKey Information - Transdisciplinary Subject!

+ ESS - can be taken as your Group 3 subject+ ESS - can be taken as your Group 4 subject+ ESS - can be taken to cover BOTH group 3 and 4! - Freedom to do

other subjects!

Unfamiliar subject - find out more on Feb 8th

Group 4 - The SciencesPhysicsFamiliar - Grade 10 Physics -leads easily to HLIntegrated Science good preparation for SL

ChemistryFamiliar - Grade 10 Chemistry -leads easily to HLIntegrated Science good preparation for SL

BiologyFamiliar - Grade 10 Biology -leads easily to HLIntegrated Science good preparation for SL

Sports Exercise & Health ScienceUnfamiliar Course -Information Feb 8th Assembly Slot - Social Studies corridor

Computer ScienceShould have some programming / coding skills to succeed here.

Design TechnologyNo prerequisite but experience in intro / explore DT or robotics would be an advantage

Group 4 - SciencesKey Considerations

+ Science pathways are determined to some extent by grade 9 / 10 choices

+ Not Fixed! - Integrated science does allow HL single sciences+ Some US colleges prefer traditional sciences+ Some Career paths require certain sciences - Medicine = Bio /

Chem+ Engineering traditionally = Physics / Chem+ HL Physics needs at least SL Math

Group 5 - MathematicsMath Studies Math SL Math HL

Key ConsiderationsYou will receive a teacher recommendation for best Math level for you… best to abide by thisCan Change - it is a recommendation onlyCheck college / course / country requirement carefully… important!

Group 6 - The Arts - (Optional Group)FilmInto / Explore would be helpful but not necessary

TheatreInto / Explore would be helpful but not necessary

Visual ArtsInto / Explore would be helpful but not necessary

Key ConsiderationsNo Exams!Consider stress / balance / EnjoymentPortfolio / examples of work requirements for collegeDon’t under-value the arts!

I need to take two sciences!!

AP classes are preferred in the USA admissions process.

I HAVE to take the same language all four years.

IB students have no life!

The ARTS are not as important in the IB program/college admissions process.

If I want to study business, I should take IB Biz Mngmt & IB Economics.

I MUST take the full IB if I want to attend college outside of the USA.

I won’t get into college if I take Math Studies.

I am not smart if I do not do the full IB.

Option 2: The Partial IB Diploma

The IB Partial diplomaThe student can sit a range of IB courses and exams to suit themselves

No requirements in terms of Groups

No requirements in terms of HL / SL

No Extended essay or Theory of Knowledge

Freedom & Flexibility

What does this look like?Up to 6 subject optionsAny Level

Ability to combine with other ISM courses as a mixed programme of study

Potential for more vocational focus: e.g. Computer ScienceThe Arts

Lower Stress Curriculum - but still very rigorous

Credits still available at college for exams successfully completed

+ 1 Year Courses

+ Flexibility

+ College level / credit

Advanced Placement (AP) Taught AP Options at ISM

+ AP US History

+ AP Human Geography

+ AP Literature & Composition

Advanced Placement (AP)

Options to sit other AP exams

Any AP subject is testable at ISM

- Registration through IB office

Caution:Not an easy undertakingNecessary?Workload

Student Example 1 - Non IBJunior Year:

Math SL

History SL

Chemistry SL

English HL

Economics HL

Comp Sci HL

AP US History

Senior Year:

Math SL

History SL

Chemistry SL

English HL

Economics HL

Comp Sci HL

Physics HL Year 1

Student Example 2 - Non IBJunior Year:

-Math HL

-IB Visual Arts HL

-English SL

-Physics SL

-Economics SL

-Design & Tech SL

-Photography

Senior Year:

-Math HL

-IB Visual Arts HL

-English SL

-Physics SL

-Economics SL

-Design & Tech SL

-Graphic

Design/Animation

Student Example 3 - Full IBJunior Year:

-Math HL

-Physics HL

-IB Visual Arts HL

-French SL

-Economics SL

-English SL

-TOK/EE

Senior Year:

-Math HL

-Physics HL

-IB Visual Arts HL

-French SL

-Economics SL

-English SL

-TOK/EE

Student Example 4 - Full IBJunior Year:

-Math HL

-Economics HL

-Spanish HL

-Env. Systems &

Societies SL

-Chemistry SL

-Global Politics SL

-TOK/EE

Senior Year:

-Math HL

-Economics HL

-Spanish HL

-Env. Systems &

Societies SL

-Chemistry SL

-Global Politics SL

-TOK/EE

Option 3: The International School Manila High School Diploma

Graduation RequirementsAll students are eligible for awarding of the ISM High School Diploma as long as graduation requirements are met.

Accredited US High School Diploma - CIS / WASCAny concerns - see counselor

Internal Exam TrackStudents can choose / opt to follow any course as a non-examined option

Much scope and flexibility - but less academic rigour

Next Steps - Think & Talk… to everybody - but take the advice with a ‘pinch of salt’ - personal

opinions vary!

Unfamiliar SubjectsFeb 8th Social Studies Corridor

Small Group SessionsFeb 9 - 28 - chance to discuss with counsellors

Parent & Student NightChoices Meeting Info Night 6:00-8:00 FAT Feb 7

Remember most lives are not like this...

ISM Harvard Millionaire

They are more like this...

questions?

Break Time (5 min)

Advantages & Disadvantages + Rigour+ Workload+ Necessity+ Flexibility+ Balance Vs

Challenge

● College Requirements

● National Requirements

● Enjoyment