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Message to the Parents of Graduating Seniors – Class of 2016
Philip Bradley
philib@isb.ac.th
This letter was mailed to parents of all seniors last week. The letter contains three invitations per family. The number of graduating seniors is the largest for many years with over 185 graduates – consequently we have had to reduce the family seat allocation on the floor of the gymnasium from four to three. There is still plenty of “free” seating options with good visibility on the risers at the back of the gymnasium. In addition to graduation day details there are other important reminders, please read it carefully.
Parties in BKK
Philip Bradley
philib@isb.ac.th
Dear Parents,
The Linked communication is a consequence of a shared concern for the safety of our students. It is a part of a joint effort by the principals at BPS and NIST to ensure we are giving our communities a consistent message and good information. It includes:
- Information related to parties in Bangkok
- Concerns related to “senior trips, class trips or prom trips”
- General Guidelines for Student Safety in Thailand
- Alcohol related / legal matters in Thailand
- An important legal reminder regarding student visas
The full text of this document is at the following LINK
GCW Refunds
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
Due to the fact that some courses within GCW this year finished with with a positive balance in their account, we are refunding the balance of these accounts to students who attended each specific course. Parents will receive an email over the weekend if your child’s course has a refund.
Courses that receive a refund are: Australia, Bali, Bhutan, Biking in Thailand, Borneo, Elephant Nature Park, Habitat, Khaolak, Koh Tao, Lisu Lodge, Maekong, Nepal, New Zealand, Panya Project, Phang Nga, Reefs to Rainforest and Sumatra.
Please note that GCW refunds will only be released with appropriate Identification presented to the High School Office. Parents need to have either a copy of their passport or a copy of their school ID when picking up the cash refund. For parents who wish to have their HS child pick up the money, please email Khun Namo directly (krishpot@isb.ac.th) to confirm that your child will pick up this refund, they will also need to bring a copy of their HS ID.
All refunds need to be picked up by the last day of school on Thursday June 9.
Upcoming June Exams
Phil Rogers
philr@isb.ac.th
All students should have received their individual exam schedules through Powerschool (they appear at the top left of the main lookup screen). If you have not seen it, please log on to Powerschool and ask your son or daughter.
- June 2016 exams run from Wednesday 1st June to Tuesday 7th June. The Tuesday is a grading and makeup day.
- There are 3 exam sessions each day which have 7:20, 10:10 and 1:00 start times, except for students with accommodations, who have separate schedules. Students should arrive at their exam venues 15 minutes early. Students will not be permitted to leave an exam early.
- Students are expected to bring pens, pencils, rulers, erasers, ISB ID card, calculator (if required) and a clear water bottle to each exam.
- Students who do not have an exam on a day may stay at home to study or use our Library for private study.
- Students can leave school early after an exam by completing an exam early departure form (below) or hard copies can be obtained from the HS Office. Students will need to have a parent-signed, completed form for each instance they wish to leave campus.
- Students are expected to take each exam as scheduled. Students who are sick for an exam must contact the HS office immediately. Medical certificates MUST be provided.
- Wednesday 8th June and Thursday 9th June are exam feedback days where normal attendance is expected. Teachers will look at group and individual feedback, review mark schemes and success criteria, look at exemplary answers and develop future goals. School will still finish at 11:30am on the Thursday following the HS end of year assembly.
Leavers Clearance Forms
Phil Rogers
philr@isb.ac.th
All students who will be moving on from ISB next year need to complete a Leavers Clearance Form prior to the end of the semester. Without completion of this form transcripts and other important documents cannot be released. Students can collected these Clearance forms from their Counselor.
Powerschool from 31st May until 9th June
Phil Rogers
philr@isb.ac.th
In order to finalise examination grades and end of semester reports, students and parents will not be able to see these sections on Powerschool between Tuesday 31st May and late on Thursday 9th June. All other features in Powerschool will still be available – including final exam schedules etc.
H.S. Counseling Newsletter
Kevin Davy
kevind@isb.ac.th
Grade 9
Students and parents are reminded that we have good support in review for our final exams, which will arrive before we know it. There will be some in class review but most teachers will also offer additional study / review sessions after school. It is important that students try and take advantage of these opportunities, please encourage them to do so. We also have a learning hub that our students can drop into at any time of the year. Teachers and learning support specialists staff this.
Students are also reminded that if they are interested in ISB summer school that they register as soon as possible. We have applications in our office which require specific signatures, please have your son or daughter pick one up. Here is the link with information: https://www.isb.ac.th/learning-isb/academics/2016-summer-school
The computers of all Grade 9 students will be collected on the second to last day of school (June 8) – They will need to have All of your information backed/ removed. 9th graders will not the use of a school computer over the summer.
Students have received their schedules for next year. Be sure and check with your son/daughter and make sure that they have a schedule that suits their needs. Any questions, ask Mr. Davy and he’ll direct them to their counselor for the coming year! Along those lines, you’ll be hearing from your son/daughter’s counselor in the coming week just as an introduction and welcome to the next three years at ISB!
Grade 10
Students have received their schedules for next year. Be sure and check with your son/daughter and make sure that they have a schedule that suits their needs. Any questions, ask your counselor and he’ll take a look. Just another couple weeks to think about this year and then you can relax and look forward to a break!
Grade 11
Students are reminded to make use of their resources in regards to exam preparation and to not wait to the last minute to study. If a student has questions regarding what to review for his/her exams they should meet with their teachers. Students are also encouraged to eat well and get plenty of rest prior to taking exams.
Regarding class schedules for next year, if a student has a question or needs to make changes to his/her schedule, they should meet with their counselor before the end of the school year.
Grade 12
Monday was a great day for Seniors as they focused on transition to university and beyond! We wish them much relaxation over the next couple of weeks and look forward to seeing them again in June when graduation rehearsal takes place.
ISB Summer School Program
Maurilio Baqron-Toaldo
maurilib
Will you be here in Bangkok in June or July? Looking for something for your child(ren) to do? Then check out ISB’s exciting and enriching Summer School Program! Once again students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 will be learning in an environment that is nurturing, academically challenging, and socially engaging. ISB’s highly qualified summer school teachers are inspired professionals dedicated to creating the best possible learning experiences. New ideas, new curriculum and new friends await each student.
For complete information on our website about our ISB Summer Program, please click here.
For any questions, please email sumdir16@isb.ac.th
Best Regards,
Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director
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.