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End of Semester Clearance Gr.9 &12
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
In the lead up to the end of semester parents need to be aware of the following with regard to student computers. Please note that if Grade 9 or 12 students do not hand in their computers and all associated equipment then a report card hold will be put in place on all school documents.
GRADE 12: need to be handed in by May 19 3pm – You need to have ALL of your information backed up/removed.
GRADE 9-11: computers will not be collected over the summer. If you leave the country for summer and are taking your computer when you travel you MUST complete the Insurance Form and return to Ed Tech.
News from HS Counseling
Kevin Davy
kevind@isb.ac.th
Grade 9
Final exams 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.
Grade 10
As we come down the home stretch toward the end of the semester, is your son/daughter well organized for final exams? If you can sit down with them and have them explain to you how they’ve organized their material and how they will study for exams, it can give you a good sense of whether or not they know how to prepare.
The better prepared they are, the less stress they will feel about their approaching exams. Any time you or they have questions, don’t hesitate to contact their counselor for assistance.
Grade 11
These last few weeks can be quite stressful as students manage end of year assignments, assessments and as many students plan for SAT/ACT tests. Many classes will start final exam review soon. Parents should help students find balance in what can be a hectic time ensuring they get plenty of rest and downtime to stay recharged through June 9! Help your student reflect on what has gone well this year and where they’ve met success. This will help students identify what is important to them as they prepare for life after ISB.
11th graders took a self-assessment related to their college planning and identified their personal “to do” list for now through July. Ask them about it! We discussed summer visits to colleges, the need to find balance in Senior year with enjoying what is the final year at home for most students, and making a plan for testing, recommendations, and essay writing. Students have access to resources on Haiku to get them starting to think about how to write for the US and UK.
Grade 12
Senior Transition Day – As IB exams are coming to a close at the end of next week, it’s almost time to focus on transitioning beyond high school. On Wednesday, June 7 from 7:30-2:00 all seniors are required to participate in Senior Transition Day. The day will consist of a presentation by Graeme Scott,
Senior Brunch, and Graduation Rehearsal.
In addition, Seniors were given their Leaver’s Form a few weeks ago and will need to turn them in by Friday, May 19th. School records will not be released if the form is not completed and submitted to their counselor. Laptops are also due by this date.
Japan, Korea, India, New Zealand, and Australia Applicants – Students applying to these countries met with counselors a few weeks ago to begin planning for upcoming applications. Students and parents should speak with their counselor and plan accordingly especially if deadlines are beyond graduation.
College Visits
Here is the link to the college visits page for this week’s newsletter:
https://sites.google.com/a/isb.ac.th/isb-hs-university-advising/university-visit-calendar
2nd Annual Service Celebration Showcase
Becky Hansberry
beckyh@isb.ac.th
Starting Monday, May 15th there will be a display in front of the MS/HS library presented by the High School Service Council. Please come learn more about the amazing service projects our elementary, middle, and high school students have been involved with this year. The display will run until Friday, May 26th.
Annual Medical Screening For Students
Sally Plomley
sallyp@isb.ac.th
Students entering Grade 11 will need an ECG as part of their annual medical screening.
Bumrungrad Nichada Clinic will have an ECG machine available from May 8-20 so students entering Grade 11 can have their medical screening done there between those dates. When the examination is done the ECG tracing will need to be sent to the hospital for a cardiologist to review it. The report will be available for collection 1-2 days after the examination. If there are any abnormalities the student will need to be reviewed by a cardiologist.
The examination can also been done at World Medical Center, Samitivej Hospital, Bumrungrad Hospital or any other hospital/doctors surgery with ECG facilities.
Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
Any student with Diabetes, Asthma or Anaphylaxis will also need an action plan filled out by the doctor. Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH CLINIC BY JUNE 30 2017 either in person or via email nurse@isb.ac.th
Annual Medical Screening For Students Entering Grade 11
Sally Plomley
sallyp@isb.ac.th
Students entering Grade 11 will need an ECG as part of their annual medical screening.
Bumrungrad Nichada Clinic will have an ECG machine available from May 8-20 so students entering Grade 11 can have their medical screening done there between those dates. When the examination is done the ECG tracing will need to be sent to the hospital for a cardiologist to review it. The report will be available for collection 1-2 days after the examination. If there are any abnormalities the student will need to be reviewed by a cardiologist.
The examination can also been done at World Medical Center, Samitivej Hospital, Bumrungrad Hospital or any other hospital/doctors surgery with ECG facilities.
Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
Any student with Diabetes, Asthma or Anaphylaxis will also need an action plan filled out by the doctor. Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH CLINIC BY JUNE 30 2017 either in person or via email nurse@isb.ac.th
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.
Frequenccy 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.
eived by noon on Fridays.