1. Grade 11—(IB I Year) International Baccalaureate Diploma Program 2013-2014

2. THE IC MISSION STATEMENT The 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.

3. The IB Learner Profile

4. Course Coefficients and Promotion Requirements SUBJECT H/WCoefMin. Gr. for IB II SLHLSLHLSLHL Arabic4623 Ab Initio 65 B 65B 70 Visual Arts46236570 Biology46-36570 CAS3 to 4--Pass / Fail Chemistry47236570 English A57236570 Economics46236570 French4623 Ab Initio 65 B 65B 70 History46236570 Math56236570 Physics47236570 Psychology46236570 Social and Cultural Anthropology 46236570 Spanish Ab initio4-2-65- Theatre46236570 TOK3265 Total40 to 4217 or 18

5. Promotion Requirements (cont’d) Students are promoted to IB II full diploma program if they have: attained the above mentioned averages in the selected courses completed 100 hours of CAS, with a full record of reflections and signatures from all activity leaders Students failing to meet the above requirements will continue as IB II diploma program courses students (previously known as certificate students) where they have to sit for IB official exams in at least two subjects

6. UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE LOCAL 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 ArtsFrom Freshman Sciences FAS (Arts majors only) SBA FM FAFS FHS FEA – (graphic Design only) FAS SBA FM FAFS FHS FEA

7. : 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 I A: Ms. Victoria Abboud *Advisor of IB I B: Mr. Nabih Lahoud *Advisor of IB I C: Mrs. Patricia Hamra SUPPORT SERVICES

8. 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.)

9. How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies A. Career Guidance 1.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 various majors at these universities to give orientation sessions. 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. These meetings are announced on the IC website.

10. 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.com 2.www.blomshabeb.com C: Local guest speakers who lecture students on their current professions (your contributions are welcome )

11. IMPORTANT DATES A. EXAMS & GRADE REPORTING November 14 : Parent–Teacher meeting November 20 : First progress report January 20-24: Semester I examinations (Mid-Year exams) February 11 : Semester 1 report April 16: Second progress report (tentative date) Week of June 23-27 : Semester 2 examinations (Final exams) June 30- July 4: Group 4 project (no travelling plans before July 4) July 4: Annual Report Sheets Academic year 2013-2014 Semester I September 2013 – January 2014 Ends with Mid Year cumulative exams Semester II February 2014 – June 2014 Ends with the Final cumulative exams

12. Admission to AUB

13. SAT I + School transcript of record for grades 10 & 11 How does AUB generate THE COMPOSITE SCORE (C S)? C S = 50% SAT I + 50% school grades = (Critical reading + mathematical reasoning) + Grade 10 + grade 11