1. 5 th and 2nde LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015

2. 5th & 2 nde Lebanese Baccalaureate program IB 1 (requires a foreign passport) IB 1 (requires a foreign passport) 6 th & 1ère Scientific Lebanese Bac 6 th & 1ère Scientific Lebanese Bac General Sciences Lebanese Bac General Sciences Lebanese Bac 6 th & 1ère Humanities Lebanese Bac 6 th & 1ère Humanities Lebanese Bac LifeSciences LifeSciences Economics & Sociology Lebanese Bac Economics & Sociology Lebanese Bac Humanities Humanities CPP Grade 11 (requires a foreign passport)CPP Grade 11 (requires a foreign passport)

3. University Acceptance General Sciences LifeSciencesLifeSciencesHumanitiesHumanities Economics and Sociology ADMISSION TO THE MAJORS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES (AUB, LAU) FAS (All Departments) SBA FM FAFS FHS Architecture if the 6 th /1ère was scientific FEA Graphic Design ADMISSION TO ALL MAJORS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES (AUB, LAU) SCIENTIFIC TRACTECONOMICS and HUMANITIES TRACT

4. 5th & 2nde Program CHARACTERISTICS: Non differentiated class (neither Scientific nor Literary) A diversity of subjects given similar coefficients and value Allows the student to discover his/her points of strength for future areas of specialty

6. Course Coefficients and Promotion Requirements A General end of year average of 70 is required for promotion to the 6th / 1ère class. SUBJECT 5 th 2 nde H/WCoef. Min. Grade for Hum. Sc. H/WCoef. Min. Grade for Hum. Sc. Math 526570526570 Biology 226070226070 Chemistry 3.5260703.526070 Physics 3.5260703.526070 Arabic 527065527065 English 62706541 French 2160 627065 Hist., Geo., Civ. 437060437060 Eco. & Soc. 227060227060 Art 1165 11 Drama 1165 11 Music 1165 11 PE 2165 21 Citizenship & CS -170 -1 Total 3823 4023

7. SUPPORT SERVICES Organized through  support classes,  Orientation sessions. CLASS ADVISORS: 5 th A CLASS ADVISOR: Mr. Wissam Kabbani 5 th B CLASS ADVISOR: Mr. Sevag Atamian 5 th C CLASS ADVISOR: Miss Manal Abi Saab 2nde A CLASS ADVISOR: Mr. Eduard Khairallah

8. : a)Psychological Support: The transition from Middle to Secondary may be difficult for some. The class advisor and school psychologist (Mrs. Dana Taher) 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. SUPPORT SERVICES

9. 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. HELP US TO HELP YOUR CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES (cont.)

10. IMPORTANT DATES Examination and Report Sheet Distribution Dates: November 11: first progress report issued Week of November 17: parent teacher meetings for students with academic problems January 19 - 23 : semester 1 (mid year) examinations February 10 : Semester I report sheets issued Week of April 14: third progress report issued (tentative date) June 22 - 26 : semester 2 (Final) examinations July 7 : Annual Report issued 2014 – 2015 Academic year Semester I September 2014 – January 2015 Ends with the Mid Year cumulative exams Semester II January 2015 – June 2015 Ends with the Final Exam cumulative exams

11. How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies A.SAT 1. 5th & 2 nde Class: English teacher trains students for the SAT (1 period/week) Early in the year (October 15) the students will sit for a PSAT exam. 2. 6th & 1ère class: IC in collaberation with AMIDEAST organizes SAT sessions in English and Math during the year English teacher trains students for the SAT (1 period/week) 3. Graduating Classes English teacher trains students for the SAT (1 period/week)

12. How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies (cont.) B.Career Guidance 1.Mrs. Randa Soubaih, College Counselor, is responsible for orienting students towards both local (AUB, LAU, …) and foreign universities. She arranges for meetings with speakers from these universities. These meetings are announced on the IC website. 2.Mrs. Josette Eid, is in charge of career guidance and of inviting speakers from different professions to address the students. 3.Mr. Rida Saleh is responsible for the orientation of French speaking universities in Lebanon and France.

13. How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies (cont.) C: Information Technology Programs which aid students in discovering their areas of strength and future professions 1.GPO2 2.My road.com 3.BLOM chabeb D: Local guest speakers who lecture students on their current professions (your contributions are welcome ☺ )