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HS E News 2018 19- Friday May 10th
Justin Alexander
justina@isb.ac.th
Dear Parents,
The IB Exams are well underway and Senior students are studying hard and performing well. We wish them all the best over the next few weeks in their final HS exams. Grade 9 – 11 students are also getting ready for their final exams and they can now access their exam timetables on Powerschool. More details will follow in the coming weeks about the timing and rules for the Grade 9-11 exams as well.
Later in the newsletter you will see details and information about the upcoming Grade 9/10 dance and the Grade 11/12 Prom. Please be sure that all parents take note of the locations and timing of the events and the rules related to these two events as well.
Enjoy a great weekend,
Justin Alexander
High School Principal
HS PTA meeting Wrap up May 8th,
Justin Alexander
justina@isb.ac.th
Thank you to the parents who joined us on Wednesday morning in our final HS PTA meeting of the year. We enjoyed a musical performance from our High School sax quintet, marveled at the class of 2019’s University placements, learned more about the Math offerings at ISB given the new changes at the IB Diploma level and also heard from Matt Kelly our Extended essay coordinator about the EE experience for our students. You can see the presentation by clicking on the link below.
Thank you to our wonderful HS PTA reps Vartika Bawa and Ginny Condra for their great support and leadership this year.
2019/20 HS Courses
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
As we prepare for the upcoming academic year the courses that students have been scheduled for will be uploaded onto Powerschool today. Please note that changes are still possible for up to the beginning of the next academic year. Students who wish to discuss changes in their courses should see their counselor prior to 4th June.
June Examinations
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
All students will receive their individual exam schedules through Powerschool next week, apologies for the delay (they will appear at the top right of the main lookup screen). If you have not seen it, please log on to Powerschool and ask your son or daughter.
- June 2019 exams run from Tuesday 4th June to Friday 7th June.
- There are 3 exam sessions each day which have 7:20, 10:00 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 only be permitted to leave an exam early after 90 minutes.
- 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 (attached). This form is attached to this notice and will be posted on the Parent and Student Portals 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.
- Monday 10th June and Tuesday 11th 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 Tuesday following the HS end of year assembly.
High School College Counselor News
Stephan Golas
stephang@isb.ac.th
For Parents of G12 Students applying to Korea, Japan, India, and Australia: as a reminder, students should be working with their College Counselor NOW to be sure all documentation is requested on-time, using a document request form, for applications they will be submitting after Graduation. Please encourage your student to see his or her college counselor next week to discuss their applications and timelines.
For Parents of G12 Students: please be sure to remind your student to complete his or her Clearance Form no later than May 24th and return it to Khun Fon – we will be sending out a reminder to students as well, but would appreciate a little nudge from you! The Clearance Form serves as a final transcript request – final transcripts are required by the college or university a student is attending but will not go out without the completed Clearance Form.
High School Counseling News
Jackie Valenzuela
jackiev@isb.ac.th
HS 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 27th? 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 Novotel Hotel, Blumenthal Richter & Sumet Lawyers, Lexicon Marketing, and Seagate Robotics and Engineering, all we are waiting for is you! If you are interested, please contact Mr. Duffy (Rm. 306) or the Summer School Registration Office.
MS Art Exhibition
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Middle School Art Exhibition Community Opening Tuesday, 14 May at 5:30 p.m
You are invited to enjoy the imaginings, musings, drawings, paintings, photos, prints and more from ISB’s creative middle school thinkers and makers. Visit WHY, the Middle School Art Exhibition, in May! Pease join us for our first ever MS Art Exhibition Community Opening on Tuesday, 14 May at 5:30 p.m in front of the Chevron Theatre.Chevron Theatre FoyerWednesday, 8 May – Thursday, 23 May 2019
Please Remember to VOTE
Board of Trustees Annual Election, 2019
The ISB Board of Trustees annual election will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Election results will be announced that same evening at the 7:00 pm at the AGM.
This is your chance to be an active part in choosing the board members who serve our school. The Board is the guardian of the school’s mission, and as such sets policy, focuses on school governance and addresses long-term, strategic issues.
You should all have received your election package. If you have not received your package kindly contact Joy Davy joyd@isb.ac.th . You can vote for up to eight candidates, their bios are in the package, displayed at school, and each candidate has produced a short video that can be viewed here. You will be able to submit your ballot in person at school or downtown on Tuesday 14. May, alternately you can send your ballot with your student or your partner.
The ISB Board of Trustees is currently composed of eleven elected positions and up to four appointed positions. This year there will be eight open seats on the Board to be filled by election. Newly elected trustees will serve a two-year term, beginning August 1, 2019.
Find out what your Board of Trustees does and who we are – Finances, Strategy, Policy. Join us for the AGM 2018 next week Tuesday May 14, 7pm.
Committee on Trustees:
Dr. Henrietta Bullinger
Nimit Damrongrat
John Heinecke
Grainne MacRae
Andy Richter
Jessica Zaman
Award-Winning, Vocal Point, A Cappella Group Performs at ISB
Anthony A. Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Announcing the award-winning singing ensemble, Vocal Point, scheduled to perform here at ISB on June 7 at 6:30pm in the Chevron Theater! Vocal Point is a nine-member, male a cappella group at Brigham Young University (BYU). Founded by students in 1991, Vocal Point operates under the direction of BYU’s Performing Arts Management (PAM). The group has won three Pearl Awards and was the winner of the 2006 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). In 2011, the group placed fifth on NBC’s third season of The Sing Off.
Tickets (100THB adults/50THB children) go on sale to the ISB community on Friday, May 10 in the CAO. Hurry as we anticipate a sold out event.
Returning Students Medical Package
Dear parents,
The Returning Students Medical Package is due to be returned to the ISB Health Clinic by June 30th and is available on this link or can be collected from the Health Clinic. Quotes from 3 providers for physical check ups are attached for your information.
Please submit the package to the Health Clinic or email it to nurse@isb.ac.th.
Thank you for all your help in completing the medical requirements.
Kind Regards,
June D’Mello,
ISB Health Co-ordinator
Aetna Clinic physical check up
AETNA clinic tests
Bumrungrad Physical check up
WMC hospital physical check up
Prom is Coming (Repeat)
Becky Hansberry
beckyh@isb.ac.th
Prom is coming! Mark your calendars for May 25th from 7 to 10 pm at the So Sofitel, 2 North Sathorn Road, Bangkok. Tickets are on sale during lunch every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until May 24th.
As students purchase tickets, they signed the Prom contract, which outlines the Dance Policies as stated 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!
Hollywood at ISB (Repeat)
Becky Hansberry
beckyh@isb.ac.th
Get excited for the Grade 9/10 Dance, “Hollywood,” on Saturday, May 11th from 6:30 to 9 pm in the Chevron Theater at ISB. Tickets go on sale April 24th for 400 baht in advance or 500 at the door.
As students purchase tickets, they will sign the Dance Contract, which outlines the Dance Policies as published 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 7:30 pm.
- Once students leave the dance, they are not permitted to rejoin.
- A team of High School Administrators and Teachers will be supervising the event.
Graduation Photo for the class of 2019 : Register your interest!(Repeat)
Eriko Sugawara
erico.sugawara@gmail.com
Photo Package – Registration of your interest
Come to the Photo Studio near the Rajendra Hall to take pictures individually, or with family and friends. The Photo Studio will be open at 8:00am – 12:00pm in the morning session and after the ceremony until 6:00pm in the evening session on the graduation day. We usually have less people in the morning. Your child hasn’t gotten the diploma and Phung Malai yet before the ceremony? No worries! We will have them ready as props. Please click on http://bit.ly/isbgradphoto to check more details and register your interest. You are welcome to walk-in on the day, but registering your interest will help the photo taking process be smooth and fast. Thank you for your cooperation!
Personal Photographer
A photo of your child in their gown and cap with their diploma in hand, with Phuang Malai hanging from their neck is certainly important on this big day. But there are plenty of good photo opportunities before and after the ceremony: photos that are more candid and tell a story. Your personal photographer will follow you and capture your special moments all day (9:30am – 6:00pm). You can also share a photographer with a friend (limited to 2 families per photographer). Please click on Personal Photographer for more details and booking. Questions? email info@firstpix.co.th. 10% of the sales will go to the graduation committee to cover the cost of reception.
Graduation Committee 2019
Eriko Sugawara
HS Summer Work Experience Program (Repeat)
Conor Duffy (conord@isb.ac.th)
ISB’s Summer School will once again offer the HS Summer Work Experience Program between June 17th-27th this year. The purpose of the program is “to secure work experience opportunities for highly motivated ISB students in reputable business enterprises in and around the Greater Bangkok area.”
Additionally, the goals of the program are:
- to provide enterprising students with hands on experience in a career path they are interested in pursuing;
- to develop CV/Resume and Interviewing skills;
- to have students experience the daily life and routine of said career;
- where possible, to have students be engaged in producing real time projects during their internship.
So far, companies such as Lexicon Business Communications, Seagate, Novotel Hotels, Big Brain Pictures (Video Editing), Media TransAsia, and Vichaiyut Hospital have agreed to accept ISB students for internships.
Information about registration and fees is available at ISB’s website: https://www.isb.ac.th/learning-isb/signature-programs/summer-school/
Or, if you prefer, you can contact:
Maurilio Baron-Toaldo (Summer School Director): maurilib@isb.ac.th
Conor Duffy (Work Experience Program Co-ordinator):conord@isb.ac.th
Is your child interested in attending a Summer Camp? (Repeat)
Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
maurilib@isb.ac.th
As part of our ISB Summer School Program, we have a number of different camps available to students. Camp offerings this year are our:
- MS/HS Art Camp (1 or 2 week options) June 17 – June 28
- HS Work Experience Program on June 17 – 27
- HS Writing Workshop on June 17 – 21
You can get more specific information about each camp, our regular summer school academic program, tuition fees, sign-up process, etc, HERE