GRADE 12—IB II Year International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

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

The IB Learner Profile

Course Coefficients and Graduation Requirements A General end of year average of 70 is required for graduation Graduating class students who a. fail to meet the minimum requirements in one or more courses, or b. whose conduct are not deemed worthy will not be allowed to attend Commencement Exercises SUBJECT H/WCoeficientMin. Gr. for IB II SLHLSLHLSLHL Arabic4623 Ab Initio 65 B 65B 70 Visual Arts Biology CAS3 to 4--Pass / Fail Chemistry English A Economics French4623 Ab Initio 65 B 65B 70 History Math Physics Psychology Social and Cultural Anthropology Spanish Ab initio Theatre TOK22 65 Total40 to 4317 or 18

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

: 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 II A: Mr. Riad Chirazi *Advisor of IB II B: Mrs. Hana Majzoub *Advisor of IB II C: Ms. Manal Abi Saab Psychologist: Ms. Rosey Abla SUPPORT SERVICES

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.)

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 the various majors at these universities to give orientation sessions about the different majors. 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. The meetings are announced on our IC website.

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. C: Local guest speakers who lecture students on their current professions (your contributions are welcome )

IMPORTANT DATES November 11 : Parent–Teacher meeting November 20 : First progress report January 16: Semester 1 report February 12-14: Winter Break (might be used for extra sessions for IB II class) April 8: Last day of classes April 9-13: Reading days for IC final exams April & 28-29: IC Final exams (IB mock exams) April : Reading Days for both mock and official exams (Easter and Spring break) May 5-23: IB official exams June : Commencement and Annual Report Sheets 2013 – 2014 Academic year Semester I September 2013 –December 2013 No Mid Year cumulative exams for IB II Semester II January 2014 – April 2014 Ends with the Final cumulative exams

April MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday Last Day of classes IB II 9 Reading Days 10 Reading Days 11 Reading Days 12 Reading Days 13 Reading Days 14 IB Mock exams 15 IB Mock exams 16 IB Mock exams 17 Easter vacation Starts RD 18 Easter vacation RD 19 Easter vacation RD 20 Easter vacation RD 21 Easter vacation RD 22 Easter vacation RD 23 Easter vacation RD 24 Easter vacation RD 25 Easter vacation RD 26 Easter vacation RD 27 Easter vacation RD 28 IB Mock exams 29 IB Mock exams 30

B. COLLEGE RELATED AND CAS DEADLINES: 1.Colleges Related Deadlines: a. Nov. 30: early acceptance, submission of AUB applications b. Dec. 7: last chance for SAT exam taking for AUB c. Dec. 20: regular acceptance, submission of AUB applications d. Dec. 30: early acceptance, submission of LAU applications e. June 7: last chance for SAT exam taking for LAU f. May 30: regular acceptance, submission of LAU applications 2. CAS Deadline: Completion of work on May 31 st, 2014

Admission to AUB

For Sophomore level : SAT I + School transcript of record for grades 10 & 11 THE COMPOSITE SCORE (CS) and how it is generated by the above mentioned university Composite Score = 50% SAT I + 50% school grades = (Critical reading + mathematical reasoning) + Grade 10 + grade 11 For Freshman level: admission same as above, in addition to a personal statement and recommendations from teachers and counselor. For equivalency with Lebanese Bacc, SAT II is required

Parental Support highly needed Upcoming Winter break in December= Completion of assignments = Meeting deadlines= Less pressure during the second semester= Better IC/IB results