grade 8 parent night

High School Information Night

May 24, 20127:00 pm

AGENDA• Welcome: Dr. Ansbacher, High School Principal

• Student Services: Ms. Ann Green, Counsellor

• Advisory Program: Mr. Jon Naylor, Grade Level Lead

• Laptop Learning: Mr. Scott Little, Technology Department

• High School Athletics: Jon Naylor, Director of Athletics

• Middle Years Programme: Mr. Mark Patton, MYP Coordinator

• Diploma Programme: Metty Antony, DP Coordinator

• Outward Bound Leadership Excursion: Jon Naylor

• Conclusion and Time for Questions

Canadian International SchoolHigh School Information Night

Engage. Enlighten. Empower.

Dr. David Ansbacher

High School [email protected]



Welcome To

High School

Student Services

Ann Green

Head of Student ServicesGuidance Counsellor

[email protected]



• Individual counseling regarding academic, career and/or personal concerns.

• Program planning assistance to select appropriate High School courses.

• Assisting students applying to college, university and other post-secondary institutions.

• Arranging campus visits by college and university representatives from Canada, U.S., Australia, Asia and Europe.

Advisory Programme

Jon Naylor

Grade 9 and 10 Learning Lead [email protected]



• A pastoral programme that nurtures students personally, socially and academically.

• All students in grade 9 will be assigned to an Advisory.

• Each Advisory will consist of about 12 students and 1 Advisor (a grade 9 teacher).

Advisory Programme

Jon Naylor




• The Advisor will remain the "key point of contact" between the school and family throughout the year.

• Students will report to Advisory each morning at 8:45am.

• Students’ organizational preparation (use of a Planner), attendance, and uniform and will be reviewed each morning.

Laptop Learning Programme

Scott Little

MYP Technology [email protected]



• At CIS, our goals for the Laptop Learning Programme are to:

• Provide an environment in which technology is ubiquitous and the use of computers routine.

• Integrate technology to provide rich and meaningful 21st century learning experiences.

Laptop Learning Programme

Scott Little

MYP Technology [email protected]



• Students entering Grade 9 next year are expected to have a MacBook for use at school.

• Further details about a recommended vendor for purchasing will be forwarded to all parents shortly.

Athletics

Jon Naylor

Grade 9 and 10 Learning Lead TeacherAtheltics/CCAs [email protected]



• All students are encouraged to participate.

• Registration for teams, activities or clubs will take place through Advisory.

• CIS Husky teams compete within ACSIS (Athletic Conference Singapore International Schools).

Athletics

Jon Naylor

Grade 9 and 10 Learning Lead TeacherAthletics/CCA coordinator

[email protected]



• 2-3 practices or games per week, per team.

• Season 1 sport/athletic choices include: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country for both girls and boys teams.

• Grade 9's that will be 14 years of age (or younger) after June 1st, 2013 are also eligible to play 14&U badminton, cricket and cross country

MYP Coordinator

Mark Patton

MYP [email protected]

MYP Programme (Gr 9 & 10)



• Middle Years Programme • 8 Core Subjects• Approaches to Learning

Skills• Action in the MYP• Promotion Policy• Personal Project

Diploma Program Coordinator

Metty Antony

DP [email protected]



Diploma Programme (Gr 11 & 12• Six subjects: 3 Higher Level (HL),

3 Standard Level (SL)• The extended essay to engage in

independent research• Theory of knowledge is a course

designed to encourage each student to reflect on the nature of knowledge

• Creativity, action, service requires that students actively learn from the experience of doing real tasks beyond the classroom.

Outward Bound Excursion

Jon Naylor




• Will take place on Pulau Ubin, Singapore September 11-14 for all grade 9's.

• Learning opportunities for our students will include team building, experiential learning, personal and leadership development and wilderness awareness.

• Students sleep at base camp and enjoy land and sea expeditions and confidence-trust building activities on a ropes course daily.

Outward Bound Excursion

Jon Naylor




• A pre-course consultation presentation will take place in August with OBS staff.

• All OBS staff are skilled trainers who specialize in risk assessment, wilderness first aid, life saving, climbing and expedition planning.

• Our CIS programme has been collaboratively planned by OBS and CIS faculty and Administration in order to meet the learning needs of our students.

Dr. David Ansbacher

High School [email protected]



What’s Next?

Q&A with StaffFor more information, visit:

www.cis.edu.sg

http://www.cis.edu.sg

THANK YOU FOR COMING!

grade 8 parent night

Documents

david ansbacherhigh

century learning experiences

counsellor advisory

pastoral programme

jon naylor conclusion

athleticsjon naylorgrade

use of computers routine

dp coordinator