Kevin Callahan
kevinc@isb.ac.th
In the next week the school will be looking at semester courses and any adjustments we have to make. You might want to be aware of the following:
If you are planning to move to a different school in Grade 10 you should ask any school you might move to (if you know it) what their science requirements are. In the past we have had some 9th graders take the same science course at the next level. This is because sometimes students need a full year of Chemistry or Biology to transfer. This is often the case when transferring to the U.S.A. The master
schedule is tight and while there is not a lot of flexibility for movement to accommodate changed electives, we will certainly do our best to accommodate your student’s needs.
9th graders – think about your Freshman Seminar / Free Period this semester – how has that helped you balance your time and commitments? Over half students elect for the free period. If you find that you have a full schedule and you would like your counselor to take an elective out for a free period – let them know as soon as possible.
If any students want to change electives for the second semester, they should see their counselor as soon as possible. Most elective classes are full, so there is limited movement possible, so hopefully students are happy with their second semester schedule!
It is a stressful time for students of all grades right now. How does your student relieve their stress? If you need some ideas about how to de-stress, here’s a helpful list of ways for young people and adults to calm down. Find a couple that work for your student – and you!