High School Upcoming events (Please click):
Parent input 1-7 grading proposal
Philip Bradley
philipb@isb.ac.th
We would value your input on these proposed changes, if you have not read the information or taken the survey you can do so by clicking HERE.
Thank you
Grade 10 Course Selection Evening – Monday 6th March 6:30pm MPB
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
Please save the evening to come along with your grade 10 child to speak with grade 11 course teachers about the different options available in grade 11.
The transition from grade 10 to 11 is the time when students have the most choice of subjects available to them. It can be anxious to make these choices and we hope that having the opportunity to talk to teachers will ensure the decisions made are informed decisions.
More information regarding available courses will be available soon.
Grade 12 Exam Schedules both Mock exams and for May 2017 – Important information
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
Grade 12 students will be undertaking Mock exams from Friday 17th March to Friday 24th March, with the Arts students having a working session on Tuesday March 14th from 1:30pm. The Mock exam schedule will be given to students next week, and is also available on PowerSchool. Please note, morning exams begin at 7:30am and afternoon exams begin at 12:00pm, with the exception for Friday March 14, where the exam will begin at 1:00pm.
Grade 12 students will all finish formal classes on Monday 24th April and start study leave the following day. The official IB exams for ISB start on Friday 28th April and go through to Friday 19th May. There are IB exams on Thai holidays during this period.
Individual IB and ISB exam schedules can now be found on PowerSchool. They are located on the top right corner of the quick lookup page. Please check them carefully and record the dates in your family calendar. All exams are in MPB with AM (mornings) starting at 7:30am and PM (afternoon) starting at 12noon.
Counseling News
Kevin Callahan
kevinc@isb.ac.th
12th grade
Admission decisions are slowly trickling in from universities around the world. Please encourage your student to stop by their counselor’s office and let him or her know the outcome.
Most students planning to apply to universities in India, Japan, Korea, and Australia/New Zealand are still in a waiting pattern for application periods to open. Students should communicate closely with their counselor as they prepare for this process.
11th grade
Has your Junior scheduled the Junior Conference? Coordinate a couple of times with your Junior when you’re both available. Khun Jan in the HS Counseling Office can schedule these with the appropriate counselor. Ideally both parents should attend and this should happen during the student’s free period. We encourage families to try to get these appointments scheduled sooner rather than later. If you have any questions, please talk to your student and/or contact the ISB HS Counselor.
Considering summer plans and options? Counselors are happy to discuss options in the Junior Conference. Did you know all families can access a great database through Naviance? Log into Naviance and search for “Enrichment Programs.”
Finally, if you haven’t checked out this amazing resource for all things college related, we encourage you to do so! Is your student interested in applying to a country you know little about? Want to know when you and your student should be doing x, y, z? Curious about current trends in admissions to universities? Want to know what universities are coming to ISB soon? Visit the ISB College Counseling site: https://sites.google.com/a/isb.ac.th/isb-hs-university-advising/ Use the menu on the left to search the site.
10th grade
This coming Friday, February 10th, the counselors will present to the 10th graders to give information about their course selections for the next two years. Students will then begin to draft a list of their possible schedule for 2017-18, and we will also give information about graduation requirements, IB Diploma vs. Certificates, options in specific subject areas, and more. Please speak with your son or daughter about their choices; there will be an upcoming Grade 10 Course Selection Evening in late February, exact date and time to be announced shortly.
9th grade
From time to time students are going to need extra help or clarification in a subject. Students are encouraged first to see their teacher after school. Flex time is 2:25 – 3:20 and nearly all teachers are in their rooms readily available to assist students with their questions. Please encourage your son / daughter to take advantage of this time if they are having difficulties in a subject. In addition, we have a peer tutoring program where students might be able to get individualized assistance from a peer who has volunteered their services. Students should drop by to see Mr. Callahan in the counseling office if they are interested in either getting help or helping others. Lastly, we do have a list of outside tutors which is vetted through our administrative office. If a student needs tutorial beyond the above fore mentioned then our HS front office can be contacted for the most up to date version of tutors offering their services.
College Visit at ISB :
https://sites.google.com/a/isb.ac.th/isb-hs-university-advising/university-visit-calendar
IASAS TENNIS 2017, at ISB!
Derrick Quinet
derrickq@isb.ac.th
Season 3 Varsity Tryouts, next Tuesday-Friday
Season 3 varsity tryouts will occur next Tuesday-Friday, Feb. 7-10. These varsity tryouts are open to all interested high school students only. Please ensure you are on time and prepared if you would like to try out for the following teams:
Varsity Baseball – Reinsch Field – 3:15-5pm
Varsity Fastpitch Softball – Field B – 3:15-5pm
Varsity Track & Field – Track – 3:15-5pm
Varsity Badminton – Rajendra – 3:15-5pm
Varsity Golf – Field E, Tuesday 3:15-5pm, Week to be determined
Varsity teams practice Monday – Thursday, 3:15-5pm, and Friday, 2:35-4:20pm. Good luck to all our aspiring athletes!
Season 3 JV Tryouts, Feb. 15-16
High school students who are not selected for varsity, along with interested, dedicated middle school students are encouraged to tryout for our JV teams.
JV Baseball – Reinsch Field – Wed/Thurs 2:35-3:40pm
JV Fastpitch Softball – Field B – Wed/Thurs 2:35-3:40pm
JV Badminton – Sports Complex Gym – Wed/Thurs – 3:15-5pm
Season 2 Varsity / JV Sports Banquet – Feb. 16
Tickets for the Season 2 Varsity/JV Sports Banquet go on sale Monday, Feb. 6 in the Athletics Office. All JV and Varsity athletes are required to attend. Tickets are for family members and significant others who would like to enjoy the festivities and celebrate with our athletes.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEETING:
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 interested in NHS membership (and new this year, ISBHS) are invited to an informational meeting during lunch on Thursday, 9 February at 11:00am (MPB1). So, grab something to eat and join us. The list of eligible students is posted below. If you think you are eligible but don’t see your name please see Mr. Werner in room 302 or Mr. A. Giles in the K-12 Arts and Activities Office across the skybridge in The CC building. (A.Giles/R. Werner)
Parent Volunteers needed to judge Tournament of Minds
Selena Gallagher
selenag@isb.ac.th
On Sunday February 26th, ISB will be hosting the Bangkok Tournament of Minds and we need some willing volunteers to get involved and help out on the day as judges. This is a fantastic enrichment opportunity for our students as well as many others in the region, but we couldn’t make it happen without the gift of time from many volunteers. No experience is necessary and all the details of the event are below. If you are interested in helping out, or if you have any questions, please contact Selena Gallagher at selenag@isb.ac.th.
When?
Sunday February 26th 2017
What?
A team creative problem-solving competition. Teams of up to 7 students from either elementary or secondary schools compete in one of three divisions – Language Literature, Social Sciences or Math Engineering. They work for six weeks to solve a long-term challenge and present their solution on Tournament Day in front of an audience and a panel of judges. On the day, teams also face an unseen Spontaneous Challenge.
Who?
Approximately 400 students from schools across Thailand and the S.E. Asian region.
Why?
The aim of TOM is to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management and the discipline to work collaboratively within a competitive environment. Tournament of Minds’ objectives are: to provide the stimulation of real, open-ended challenges; to develop creative problem-solving approaches and techniques; to foster cooperative learning and team work; to promote knowledge and appreciation of self and others; to encourage experimentation and risk-taking; to expand and reward creative and divergent thinking; to stimulate a spirit of inquiry and love of learning; to develop enterprise; and to celebrate excellence.
What’s involved?
As a judge, you would be part of a panel of three to judge one of the long-term challenges or the spontaneous challenge, according to specific criteria. There will be a recommended training session in the weeks leading up to the Tournament to familiarise you with the challenge and the judging criteria, then you will be required to come along on 26th February for the Tournament itself. The schedule is still to be determined but likely commitment is around four to five hours, depending on assignment.
What’s in it for me?
Supporting a worthwhile enrichment opportunity that wouldn’t happen without people like you.
The joy of seeing students demonstrating their ingenuity, creativity and cooperation. And free food!
eNewsletter Guidelines
Shelley Bragg
shelleyb@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.