GRADE 12—IB II YearInternational Baccalaureate

Diploma Program 2013-2014

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 70Social and Cultural Anthropology 4 6 2 3 65 70

Spanish Ab initio 4 - 2 - 65 -Theatre 4 6 2 3 65 70TOK 2 2 65Total 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, 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. Hana Majzoub*Advisor of IB II C: Ms. Manal Abi SaabPsychologist: Ms. Rosey Abla

SUPPORT SERVICES

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. Mona Shbaklo, Dean of Students, is responsible for orienting students towards local universities (AUB, LAU, USJ….). Through out the year, guest speakers are invited from the various majors at these universities to give orientation sessions about the different majors.2.Mrs. Randa Soubeih, Foreign Colleges’ Counselor, is responsible for orienting students towards foreign English speaking universities. She arranges for meetings with speakers from these universities. The meetings are announced on our IC website.

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 : Parent–Teacher meetingNovember 20 : First progress reportJanuary 16: Semester 1 reportFebruary 12-14: Winter Break (might be used for extra sessions for IB II class)April 8: Last day of classesApril 9-13: Reading days for IC final examsApril 14-16 & 28-29: IC Final exams (IB mock exams)April 17-27 : Reading Days for both mock and official exams (Easter and Spring break)May 5-23: IB official exams

June : Commencement and Annual Report Sheets

2013 – 2014 Academic year

Semester ISeptember 2013 –December 2013

No Mid Year cumulative exams for IB II

Semester IIJanuary 2014 – April 2014

Ends with the Final cumulative exams

April Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1

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7 8 Last Day of classes IB II

9 Reading Days

10Reading Days

11Reading Days

12Reading Days

13Reading Days

14IB Mock exams

15IB Mock exams

16IB Mock exams

17Easter vacationStartsRD

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21 Easter vacation

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22 Easter vacation

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23 Easter vacation

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24 Easter vacation RD

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26Easter vacation

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27Easter vacation

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28IB Mock exams

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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