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Posted on April 27, 2018 by vijitl

High School Upcoming events (Please click):


‘Medals’
Justin Alexander
justina@isb.ac.th

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to school and to the last few weeks of the school year. Hopefully you will have read about the great successes and achievements of our IASAS athletes at the 3rd season competitions with 2 gold medals, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals collected by our teams and returned to the Bangkok trophy cabinet this week.

Congratulations are also due to students involved in the Celebration of Service event on Tuesday night where over 160 people came together to celebrate the commitment and great work that our teachers and students do in the field of Community Service.

On Wednesday and Thursday night our student thespians were able to share eight one act plays in the HS Spring Production in our CCT. As usual the performances were of high quality and were humorous, adventurous, dramatic and above all enjoyable.

Our Senior students enjoyed their last day of formal classes on Monday before breaking for study leave in advance of their final exams. We wish them and their families all the best for their revision and exams and we look forward to celebrating their graduation from ISB on Saturday May 26th.

Justin Alexander
High School Principal

 

 

HS PTA Meeting: Monday April 30th 6.30pm – to be held in Library
Justin Alexander
justina@isb.ac.th

The HS PTA meeting held in the evening will include presentations on Flipped Classrooms, VR (Virtual Reality in the classroom), College Counselling news and end of year plans. I look forward to seeing you there. 

 

Grade 9 – 11 Examinations
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th

All students in grade 9 – 11 can access their examination schedules through Powerschool.  Exams will run from Friday 3st May through to Wednesday 6th June.  Further information will be circulated closer to the time.

 

Study Leave Grade 12 Students
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th

Study leave for all grade 12 students started on Tuesday 24th April with IB, AP and ISB exams going through until Friday 18th May.  Exams continue on all public holidays in this period.

Students are expected to be in school uniform when on campus during the school day or taking their exams.  To leave campus during the school day a grade 12 needs to use their gate pass.

Teachers are available to assist students during the exam period.  The ISB Library will be available to students on Saturdays and Sundays for the next three weekends, dependent on ISB Faculty volunteer supervision.

A reminder that all Seniors are expected to attend Senior Breakfast on Thursday May 24th and Graduation Practice on Friday May 25th.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
Susan Canobie
susanc@isb.ac.th

USA & Canada University Deadline – Request for Results Services

If Seniors would like IB to send their results directly to US or Canadian Universities, then students need to complete the GoogleForm below so we have the information we need to make this happen.  This deadline is Wednesday May 30.

IB students who wish to have their IB Results directly passed onto Universities will need to read and complete this form:  Request for Results Service 

Legalization of IB Diploma

In some countries the IB document Diploma Results will not be valid unless it is legalized in Geneva, Switzerland by the relevant embassy or consulate.

The Diploma itself is only legalized in exceptional circumstances when required.  The standard fee per student for the legalization of each single IB Diploma document is approximately 5500 Baht and must be paid to ISB before the request for Legalization will be sent to IB.

The following countries demand copies of passports: Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Iran, Italy, Palestine and Saudi Arabia (see list of special cases below).

Countries concerned
The following is a list of countries for which legalization has been required in past years.  Requirements may be imposed by other countries in the future.  If you are in any doubt whether this is required, please contact the High School Office.

Argentina* El Salvador* Malta* Serbia*
Armenia* Estonia* Mexico* Singapore
Bolivia Georgia* Montenegro* Slovakia*
Bosnia and Greece* Nigeria Slovenia*
Herzegovina* Guatemala Pakistan Spain*
Brazil* Indonesia Palestine South Korea*
Bulgaria* Iran Panama* Sudan
Burkina Faso Israel* Paraguay* Syria
Chile* Italy* Peru* Taiwan
Colombia* Jamaica Philippines Thailand
Costa Rica* Jordan Poland* The Netherlands*
Croatia* Kazakhstan* Portugal* Turkey*
Cyprus* Latvia* Romania* United Arab Emirates
Czech Republic* Lebanon Russia* Ukraine*
Ecuador* Lithuania* Saudi Arabia Uruguay*
Egypt Macedonia* Serbia* Venezuela*

 

*The Apostille Stamp (as per The Apostille Convention, The Hague, 5 October 1961), replaces legalization by the consulate and one Apostille Stamp covers each of the countries indicated with an asterisk in the list above.

Please see Ms. Canobie or Khun Arintra if you need your IB Diploma Legalized.  This must be requested by June 6th .

 

COLLEGE COUNSELING
Andrew Weiser
andreww@isb.ac.th

Grades 9-12: Final College Counseling Parent Coffee

This Monday, May 7 the ISB College Counseling Department will host the final Parent Coffee of the year. Join us in the Large High School Conference Room from 8:00-9:00am when we will focus on higher education in Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands.

Grade 12: US F-1 Student Visa Meeting

All 12th grade students (and their parents) who plan to attend a US university in the fall and are not US citizens should plan to attend a presentation by the US Embassy on the student F-1 visa process May 2 at 2:45 in the Library.

Grade 12: Senior Parent Transition

Yesterday, the ISB HS Counseling department hosted a session for grade 12 parents about the transitions both seniors and their parents will be experiencing over the next few months. Find a copy of that presentation linked here.

Grade 12: Final Transcripts and IB Results Service for Universities

  1. All grade 12 students who need their IB scores sent to a university should have completed a form sent via their ISB student email account by the IB Office (Khun Arintra and Ms. Canobie). ISB cannot send IB scores to universities as these can only be sent by the IBO. If a student does not complete the form for the IBO Results Service, then they will have to wait until IB results are released in July and will then need to log on to their own account and send the scores to the university themselves. An email was sent in March to Seniors and again this week with directions.
  2. Many universities will also require a final transcript. All grade 12 students need to complete the graduation survey in Naviance AND complete the clearance form given to them the week of April 9. This is due no later than May 22. The survey and clearance form will guarantee that transcripts will be sent by the end of May/first of June to the university they plan to attend.

Grade 12: Applicants to Australia, India, Korea, Japan

Grade 12 students still applying to university should communicate regularly and early with their college counselor on their applications to universities in these countries. A reminder that all documents needed for university applications must be requested through a transcript request form (found in the counseling office) at least 3 weeks before the university deadline.

Grade 11: SAT Subject Tests

The deadline to register for June SAT Subject Tests is in one week. Students who have created a plan to take a Subject test with their college counselor should register by May 3.

Grade 10: College Night

All grade 10 parents and students should plan to attend the Grade 10 College Night on Thursday, May 3 at 6:30pm in the CCT.

 

Counseling News
Kevin Davy
kevind@isb.ac.th

Many parents wonder about the best times for their sons and daughters to take standardized tests which are used for university application/selection.  Some start as early as 9th grade, and some parents become anxious when they aren’t doing the same as their children’s peers.  Some thoughts to consider:

Taking the PSAT in 11th grade, and their first SAT in March of 11th grade, keeps students right on track for maximizing their scores.  Take the second in May-June and third, if necessary, in fall of Senior year. 

Data shows that students rarely increase their scores after the second try, and almost never after the third.  Developmentally, it is much better to prep for a test designed for 11th and 12th graders when the student is closer to that age, and the curriculum of ISB in math and English will certainly be adding to their skills and ultimate scores.  Plus, and maybe most importantly, there is no need to add further to students’ stress and anxiety about the future by making them study outside of school for a test two or three years down the line.  Please consider these thoughts when thinking of your student’s future….. and present.

Grade 9
Soon students will have access to their final exam schedule on PowerSchool. The best form of preparation for these exams right now is focusing on what is being taught at present and preparing for the likely summative assessment that will take place between now and finals. Now would also be a time to visit teachers with any questions from prior topics that were difficult to grasp; this shouldn’t take place a few days prior to exams. Please encourage your son or daughter to do so. 

As we all know, this is the time of year when temperatures and humidity are extremely high. It is important to keep encouraging hydration for both health and learning purposes. Keep Hydrated:)

Summer School Work Experience Program:  Interested in gaining some valuable work experience at a respected company over the summer?  Are you staying in Bangkok until Jun 21st?  ISB’s Summer School Work Experience Program might be just what you’re looking for.  With internships lined up for ISB students in companies like the Marriott Hotel, the United Nations, Operation Smile and Seagate Robotics and Engineering, all we are waiting for is you!  If you are interested, please contact Mr. Duffy (Rm. 306) or Khun Mai in the Counseling Office. (Duffy)

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Prom is coming! 
Becky Hansberry
beckyh@isb.ac.th

Saturday night, May19th from 7 to 10 pm at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, 250 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok.

As students purchase tickets, they signed the Prom contract, which is attached to this email. This outlines the Dance Policies as outlined in the ISB High School Student Handout (page 39).

Here are a few reminders for the evening:

  • Formal Attire is required.
  • Students must arrive by 8pm, if there is a situation with traffic, please call an administrator to inform us.
  • Once students leave the dance, they are not permitted to rejoin.
  • There is no transport provided to and from this event. ISB Staff will remain in the hotel lobby until all students have departed.
  • The High School Administrative team and a team of chaperone Teachers will be supervising the event.

We look forward to seeing our 11th and 12th graders at Prom!

 

The Grade 9/10 Dance
Becky Hansberry
beckyh@isb.ac.th

The Grade 9/10 Dance will be Saturday night, May 12th from 7 to 10 pm at the Rama Gardens Bangkok, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Khwaeng Talat Bang Khen, Khet Lak Si

As students purchase tickets, they will sign the Dance Contract, which is attached to this email. This outlines the Dance Policies as outlined in the ISB High School Student Handout (page 39).

Here are a few reminders for the evening:

Semi-Formal or Formal Attire.

Students must arrive by 8pm, if there is a situation with traffic, please call an administrator to inform us.

Once students leave the dance, they are not permitted to rejoin.

There is no transport provided to and from this event. ISB Staff will remain in the hotel lobby until all students have departed.

A team of High School Administrators and Teachers will be supervising the event.

 

“Color Now,” Exhibition at the BACC – May 1st to 13th

Shelley Bragg, Director of Marketing, Communications and Alumni
shelleyb@isb.ac.th

We are excited and honored to announce the opening of Color Now, our student art exhibition at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) from May 1 – 13, 2018.

The exhibition brings together an exceptional selection of student work from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, taking advantage of a variety of visual mediums. It is a joyful celebration of diversity, creativity and color. It is the culmination one year’s worth of work by an extensive amount of students and staff at ISB. There are over 250 unique pieces being showcased. 

BACC is the heart of Bangkok’s growing art scene and it features contemporary art, music, theatre, film, design and hosts cultural and educational events. Some exceptional artists have been on display there and it is a phenomenal opportunity for our students, and our school, to have work showcased on BACC walls. For more information about the BACC please visit their website: http://en.bacc.or.th/. For more information about the exhibition, please visit:www.isb.ac.th/colornow

The exhibition will be open to the public for the first two weeks of May 1st to the 13th.

 

Selling Band Instruments
Kentaro Udagawa
kentarou@isb.ac.th

Dear ISB Bands families,

Next year’s grade 6 band students will soon be hoping to purchase instruments for next year. Some will be looking for second-hand instruments to purchase.

If you have band instruments in good condition that you wish to sell (flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, alto/tenor/baritone saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium/baritone, tuba and/or percussion kit), please contact <kentarou@isb.ac.th> and bring your instruments to the MS band rooms (#119 or 107, first floor in the Cultural Center) before Friday, May 11 for us to evaluate and give an estimated price. We will then send a list of available instruments to parents who are interested in purchasing second-hand instruments.

Please be advised that we are not able to guarantee that all instruments will be sold due to the condition or interested buyers.

If you have further questions, please feel free to write to <kentarou@isb.ac.th>.

Kentaro Udagawa and Brent Poling, MS Band

 

 

Summer School 2018 – Reminder, Last Day For Early Bird Price is This Friday
Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
maurilib@isb.ac.th

If you are planning to enroll your child(ren) in summer school at ISB, reminder, our Early Bird Fee applies to all registrations received by end of day this Friday, April 27th. You will receive an invoice via email and the early bird fee is to be paid within 5 working days after that.

You can go to the ISB website, or click here, to access all information about dates, programs, and fees, and to submit a registration form online.

Our Summer School Office is located through the door on the right side of the ISB Bookstore where Khun Fon will be there to greet and assist you Monday to Fridays, 7:00 – 11:00am.
For any questions, please email sumdir@isb.ac.th

Best Regards,
Mr. Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director

 

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.

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