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2015/16 COURSE REGISTRATIONS – OPEN NOW
Philip Rogers
philr@isb.ac.th
Students in grades 8 -11 are currently signing up for next year courses via Powerschool. ALL students in these grade levels need to complete this by Monday 3pm.
Even if students may be leaving ISB at the end of the current school year, they still need to select their courses.
High School Counseling Newsletter
Kevin Davy
kevind@isb.ac.th
ISB has positive relationships with many universities around the world. For those trusting relationships to continue, ISB counselors work diligently to advise students using ethical standards and practices. In the past several years, universities have become increasingly aware of fraudulent applications being submitted by applicants from Thailand. ISB took quick and decisive actions to protect our students by changing the application process for ISB applicants. The feedback we are receiving from universities has been very supportive. Recently, Fortune Magazine published an article detailing the concerns by many universities regarding this issue. Please see the full article at the below link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3f-82F2zTcpeEsyWDE3OG11TWNXQUMyNTg3UjlnTm82U1Rj/edit?usp=sharing
The course registration window will close at 3pm on Monday March 23rd. Students register for courses through Powerschool and have been give instruction on how to do so.
This week we had a well-attended presentation on “Keeping Children Safe in Bangkok”. Our three presenters (Mr. Graeme Scott – Deputy Head of School, Mr. David Sherrell – Freedom from Chemical Dependency, and Nixon Frederick DEA DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) Program Director) gave our parents good insight and strategies on helping students make healthy choices in regards to drugs and alcohol. Here is the Powerpoint from the presentation that shares some helpful resources:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_c32vcH8_0oSlZrME84RkU4NkU/view?usp=sharing
In addition, here is a helpful handout that was shared on parenting strategies:
https://drive.google.com/a/isb.ac.th/file/d/0B_c32vcH8_0oTS15RHZxVDVVUkk/view?usp=sharing
Grade 9
This week 9th graders smaller group meetings on Tuesday with Grade 10-12 counselors. The feedback from all the counselors was that students had great questions and invested serious thought towards developing their four-year plan. Both students & parents are encouraged to review the new online program of studies.
Program of studies link: https://sites.google.com/a/isb.ac.th/isb-high-school-program-of-studies/home
In addition 9th Grade students had great enthusiasm in welcoming back Mr. David Sherrell from Freedom from Chemical Dependency. He gave a presentation during flex period on making healthy choices in relation to drugs and alcohol.
Grade 10
It’s a big job with a lot of thought involved, but sophomores should be registering for their course selections for 11th grade this weekend if they haven’t done so already. Hopefully, they have had discussions with you about their courses, what they like studying, and in which courses they are most successful, and are then choosing their courses accordingly. If you have any questions about your son or daughters selections or the process itself, please don’t hesitate to contact their counselor. We’re here to help!
Grade 11
A reminder that grade 11 students need to enter their course requests into PowerSchool by this Monday, March 23. If students have questions regarding what courses they need to take and/or how many credits they have, students should see their respective counselor.
Grade 11 students, please complete and submit your Junior Packet to Khun Wah if you have not already done so, so that a Junior Conference can be scheduled with you, your counselor, and your parents.
Grade 12
It’s mid March and graduation is less than three months away. Seniors are experiencing many lasts: last Cultural Convention, last IASAS, etc. Add to that the upcoming IB exams and the next two weeks when many university application decisions are made (April 1 for US universities). It all equals a lot of stress, anxiety, withdrawal, excitement, and uncertainty. Try to offer your Senior a way to find some balance and perspective as they prepare for their next adventure. Whatever it is they are feeling (and you), they are not alone!
We are approaching a three day weekend and Songkran is right around the corner. How can they use that time enjoy family, explore favorite activities and prepare for exams. For some of you, this is your first child to graduate and for others it is your last (or maybe even your only). Here are a few helpful articles and resources for you as a parent during this period of transition.
International Family Transitions
A Third Culture Kid’s Guide to College
The Transition From School to University
University Visits:
Tuesday, March 24
University of Melbourne
Wednesday, March 25
University of Bath
University of Exeter
University of Warwick
The Minerva Institute for Research and Scholarship
All visits are during lunch period in room 203 at 10:20.
Be sure to check Naviance regularly to see the up to date information as it changes often!
Spirit Night Action!
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
Come out this afternoon and tonight for the Season Three Badminton and Softball Spirit Night. Teams from Harrow and Thai Chinese International School will be coming out for both sports in the gyms and on the fields. You can also catch some of the Dance Madness shows at either 3pm or 5pm before or after some of the games then enjoy food from our regular vendors and our Booster Spirit Tent.
ISB Spirit Night Game Schedule March 20 (2)
Come out and show your Panther Pride!
Season Three IASAS Dates Reminder
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
This is a reminder to all parents that this season’s IASAS runs a day later than normal with students departing ISB on Thursday April 9 and returning to Bangkok on Monday April 13 from IASAS Badminton, Golf, Softball and Track & Field.
Please be aware of these dates in confirming your final Songkran travel plans. Teams for IASAS will be announced next week and information will be coming shortly from coaches regarding these tournaments.
Panther Nation
Duffy Conor
conord@isb.ac.th
Please check out the latest news, articles and videos published by HS students on PANTHERNATION, the HS Student News Webpage.
Recent articles include: “100 Days ’til Graduation”; “The Choice is Yours: IB English Course Decisions”; “New Course Offerings in Social Studies”; “Arguably the Best: CC Forensics and Debate Recap” and “Eight Hours a Night Keeps you Feeling Bright – A look at sleep patterns at ISB”
PantherNation link: https://inside.isb.ac.th/pn/
HS Parents – Need some technology support?
Christopher Bell
christob@isb.ac.th
Christopher Bell, the High School Tech Coordinator, will be hosting his monthly Parent Technology Training next Thursday (March 26th) in the Green Room of the Library. All are welcome, we will discuss working with Mac Operating System Updates, Gaining Input into Parent Tech Needs and Technology issues specific to High School Students.
What: HS Parent Tech Training
Where: Main Library Green Room
When: 7:30 Pre Meeting (Personal Help Session) and MEETING TIME 8:00 – 9:00
What to Bring: Your Laptop/Device and Your Questions
9th Annual DANCE MADNESS! Spring showcase – March 20th
Marianne DEROW
mariannd@isb.ac.th
Featuring IB Dance student choreography for ‘Mock Exams’, HS Dance Classes, and the MS Dance Team. There will also be a RAFFLE to win a free dance lesson with the UPPERCLASSMAN of your choice! Performance on FRI, MAR 20 @ 3pm & 5:30 in CCT!
eNewsletter Guidelines
Tony Arnold
anthonya@isb.ac.th
ISB eNewsletters provide a valuable avenue for communication within the ISB parent community. For your convenience we have provided you with our eNewsletter guidelines below.
Submitting an announcement for publication
ISB accepts announcements from ISB families for potential publication in our eNewsletters. The announcements are generally intended to highlight events that occur at ISB and/or highlight information about ISB.
What to include in the announcement
• A title for your announcement
• An email contact for further information
Where to submit your announcement
4publish@isb.ac.th is for announcements of interest to the entire ISB community.
tinaratr@isb.ac.th is for Elementary School (ES) announcements of interest to ES families.
maurilib@isb.ac.th is for Middle School (MS) announcements of interest to MS families.
vijitl@isb.ac.th is for High School (HS) announcements of interest to HS families.
Your announcement will be submitted to the appropriate Principal and/or to our Marketing Director for review. ISB reserves the right to determine which announcements will and will not be published, and to edit announcements that are approved for publication.
Frequency of eNewsletter mailings
The ISB eNewsletter that is for the entire community is sent out on Thursdays. Announcements for potential publication in this newsletter must be received by noon on Thursdays.
The ES, MS, and HS eNewsletters are sent out on Fridays. Announcements for potential publication in these newsletters must be received by noon on Fridays.