Misr Language Schools AMERICAN DIVISION HIGH SCHOOL

Agenda Subjects The Academic Year and Student Grading Grade 9 Grade 10 School Graduation Requirements Ministry Requirements University Admissions SAT I & II

How Do We Choose the Subjects To Teach ? Fulfilling the American System Requirements for Curriculum Fulfilling the Requirements of the Ministry of Education Fulfilling Requirements of the Ministry of Higher Education for University Admissions

Structure of Academic Year The school year consists of 2 semesters. Each semester is broken down into 2 quarters. There is a mid-term exam after the 2nd quarter. There is a final exam after the 4th quarter. Each quarter constitutes 20% of the final grade. The midterm constitutes 10% of the final grade. The final exam constitutes 10% of the final grade.

How is a Student Graded ? Attendance Participation and Behavior Class-work Homework and Assignments Quizzes Quarter Exam

How are Parents Informed of Student Progress? Quarterly report cards Quarterly parent meetings SMS Academic Issue Report One to one meeting with parents if necessary.

Grade 9 Subjects English Language English Literature Math (Algebra I) Science (Physical Science) Social Studies Foreign Language (French OR German) Arabic and Religion and Arabic SS Computer Science Art Physical Education

Grade 10 Subjects English Language English Literature Math (Geometry) Science (Biology) Social Studies Foreign Language (French OR German) Arabic and Religion Computer Science Art Physical Education Arabic SS and Civics

Grade 11 Subjects English Language English Literature Math (Algebra II) Science (Chemistry) Social Studies (Business) Foreign Language (French OR German) Arabic and Religion Computer Science Art

Grade 12 Maths Sciences Humanities Medicine Science Agriculture Dentistry Nursing Vetinary Physiotherapy Pharmacy Mass Com Political Science Business Economics Management Commerce Tourism Law Arts Engineering Computer Science Fine Arts Architecture

Math Advanced Math Physics English Language English Literature Economics / Business Elective Credit Subject 1 ( Global / Sociology / Philosophy) Elective Credit Subject 2 (Computer / Art ) Arabic and Religion Civics

Sciences Advanced Math OR Consumer Math Physics Biology English Language English Literature Economics / Business Elective Credit Subject 1 (Global / Sociology / Philosophy) Arabic and Religion Civics

Humanities Accounting English Language English Literature Psychology Economics / Business Elective Credit Subject 1(Computer / Art) Elective Credit Subject 2 ( Global Studies / Sociology) Arabic and Religion Civics

Grade 12 Students Step 3 Step 2 Accepted by Universities Step 1 Fulfill Ministry Requirements Step 1 Graduate from School

What are the School Requirements for Graduation ? Student must have completed 3 years in an American System Students must have at Least four English Credits from grades 9 to 12 Students must have 3 Science credits from Grades 9 to 12 Students must have completed Math I Students must have 2 Years of Foreign Language Students must have At least 4 Social Studies credits From grades 9 to 12 Students must have taken A Computer Science And an Art course

What are the Ministry Requirements for Graduation ? An authorized transcript From an accredited school An authorized diploma From an accredited school Pass mark and official Proof for SAT I A minimum of 8 subjects From grades 11 & 12 with A minimum of C-

What are the University Admission Requirements? Math Sciences Humanities Faculties of Engineering: SAT I SAT II Math & other Subjects combined from Grades 11 & 12: Adv. Math Physics Chemistry English Language / Lit 4 Electives Faculties of Medicine: SAT I SAT II Biology & Other Subjects combined from Grades 11 & 12: Biology Chemistry Physics English Language / Lit 4 Electives Others: SAT I Subjects combined from Grades 11 & 12: English Language / Lit 7 electives (Law requires French)

SAT I What is SAT I ? What is the pass mark on SAT I ? How does the student register for SAT I ? How many chances does the student get ? How is the total percentage calculated ?

Calculation of Total Percentage GPA / 800 x 40/100 = (X)% + SAT I / 2400 x 60/100 = (Y)% (X)% + (Y)% = Total Percentage

Example Student scored 700 / 800 at school (highest subjects from grade 11 and 12) Student scored 1450 on SAT I 700 / 800 x 40/100 = 35% 1450 / 2400 x 60/100 = 36.25% 35% + 36.25% = 71.25% Total Percentage

SAT II What are the subjects of SAT II ? What is the pass mark on SAT II ? How and when does the student register for SAT II ? How many chances does the student get ? How is SAT II calculated into the total percentage ?

Example Student scored 700 / 800 at school (highest subjects from grade 11 and 12) Student scored 1450 on SAT I Student scored 1100 on SAT II 700 / 800 x 40/100 = 35% 1450 / 2400 x 60/100 = 36.25% 1100 / 1800 x 15/100 = 9.1% 71.25% + 9.1%= 80.35% Total Percentage 71.25 %

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