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Year 12 Parents Information Evening

Inspiring Students to become responsible Global Citizens. Year 12 Parents Information Evening. West Island School, Hong Kong 2012-14. Post 16 Team. Clare Haworth Head of Year 13. Kim Isaac Director of Learning Post 16. Darryl Hood Head of Year 12.

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Year 12 Parents Information Evening

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  1. Inspiring Students to become responsible Global Citizens Year 12 Parents Information Evening West Island School, Hong Kong 2012-14

  2. Post 16 Team Clare Haworth Head of Year 13 Kim Isaac Director of Learning Post 16 Darryl Hood Head of Year 12 Catherine Schofield Head of Careers Dave McleodEE / CAS Coordinator Brigettevan DorsellarTOK Coordinator

  3. Awing Lui Higher Education Counselor Trainee Ellie Tang Higher Education Counselor Natalie Berry CAS Administrator Jenny Lau Post 16 – Administrator Cora Tang Curriculum Administrator

  4. Pathways

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  6. Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay Creativity, Action, Service Group 1 Language A Group 2 Language B Ab initio Group 6 Creative Arts IB Group 3 Individuals & Societies Group 5 Maths Group 4 Experimental Sciences

  7. AR+R Upper School 2012-13 • AR+R Upper School 2012-13 • Year 12 • CABT 27th August • Rapid Response Report 24thSeptember – 5th October • Parents Evening 27th November • Achievement Report 14thJanuary – 18th January • Strength & Target Report 4th March – 15th March • Parents Evening 23rd May • Achievement Report 10thJune – 14th June • U.A. Report 17th June – 9th October

  8. AR+R Upper School 2012-13 • Year 13 • Parents Evening 25th September • U.A. Report finish8th October • To parents 12th October • Mock 29thJanuary– 8th February • Mock exam levels 4th February – 22nd February • Parents Evening 27th February • Graduation 19thApril • IB Exams begin 2nd May

  9. Tracking in Upper School

  10. WIS Careers and Higher Education Department Focus points: Guide and advise students on university and career pathways Provide opportunities for them to meet with university representatives and whenever possible professionals from industry Collect public exam data to develop student profiles in order to assist them in choosing/accessing “good-fit” university choices Inform parents of the application process in different HE/FE jurisdictions Develop partnerships with the university in assisting them to understanding the qualities of our IB and ID students Assist students with application forms and checking them before they are sent

  11. Notable Results International Diploma

  12. Notable Results International Diploma

  13. Notable Results IB Diploma

  14. Notable Results IB Diploma

  15. Leadership Opportunities • Head Student Team • Dynasty Captains • Peer Mentoring • Events Council • Service Committee • CAS leadership

  16. Key Policies • Dress Code • Punctuality and attendance • Academic Honesty

  17. The Extended Essay

  18. Definition • In-depth study of a focused topic • Topic of own choice • Within a single Diploma Programme subject • Guidance of supervisor • Maximum 4000 words

  19. Assessment • Externally assessed • Grade from A (excellent) to E (elementary) • Grade boundary scale 0-36 • Generic assessment criteria (A-K) • Combined with TOK: max. 3 bonus points • ”Viva Voce”-interview with supervisor (10-15 min)

  20. Enter the MatrixF* = ok if 28 min EE C GRADE FAILING CONDITION

  21. How can I help? Subject Choice • Discuss university choices with your son or daughter? Make sure that your child selects a topic they plan to study in University. • If possible, be available to help the student gain the necessary access for primary data. EE Timeline • All research and rough framework is due before the summer • 1st draft due immediately after summer holiday • Final deadline is the first week of November each year.

  22. Creativity, Action, Service • “Subject” that the student passes by completing a sustained and committed level of Creativity, Action, and Service activities

  23. How do I help? • Think strategically in terms of university application • Make sure the subject is completed by the beginning of Year 13 • Depth of activity is better than breadth • Discuss if reflections are done at the end of each term

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