‘Together at home’
Dear Parents,
This week we were able to host a number of webinars and meetings for our students outside of their ‘regular’ classes. Tuesday after the long weekend saw our student council elections take place for students currently in Grades 9-11. I was very impressed with the quality of candidates and their ‘campaign speeches’ that they shared in those webinars with their peers. We look forward to finding out the results of the elections early next week and then announcing the new student council leaders for the 2020/21 academic year. Congratulations to all students who ran for these leadership positions.
In addition to the elections we also held a webinar for Grade 9 and 10 students on Thursday morning where we shared information about what students need to do and indeed can do for CAS at this time. We also shared some preliminary information about the planned assessment calendar for the remainder of the school year and answered questions from our Freshman and Sophomores. Wednesday was a webinar for our Senior students where we shared details and information about their end of year and the upcoming virtual graduation.
In the coming weeks we are continuing to search for meaningful and real ways to keep our students and community connected during these unusual and unsettling times. One way to celebrate our communities talents is through the upcoming ISB Together at Home concert being hosted on Thursday May 14th at 4pm with special guest appearances by Dr Davies and one of the ISB Panther Mascots.
Have a great weekend
Regards
Justin Alexander
HS Principal
Final Grades for Seniors
Dear Gr12 Students and Parents,
Final Grades for Semester 2 are now available on Powerschool. These constitute the final reported grades for our graduating students. Official Transcript requests can be requested shortly. The Counseling Office will share a form for students to fill out, next week.
On behalf of the High School faculty and staff, I would like to formally congratulate all Gr12 students as they come to the end of their High School experience.
We wish you all the best on all future endeavours and hope to see you face-to-face at some point very soon.
Regards
Justin Alexander – HS Principal
Andy Vaughan – Dean of Student
Justyna McMillan – Dean of Academics
Extended Essay
Matthew Kelly
mathewk@isb.ac.th
The Extended Essay process was officially launched in early October 2019, which means we are now in the 8th month of the project. Here are some timely announcements for parents of Gr11 EE students.
- All Interim Meetings and Second Reflections are to be complete by Thursday 28th May 8pm. Lots of help at step 5 of ee.isb.ac.th
- The May edition of the EE newsletter was published last week, it contains a 6 min video message that all students ought to watch.
- There are MLA Workshops throughout May, the schedule is here. All students are to attend one session.
- Students are reminded that there are some very quick, easy but extremely useful IT Skills homework on Google Classroom. Mr Kelly will provide individual feedback on all tasks.
- Students are strongly encouraged to keep in regular contact with their supervisors. There are no limits on how many ‘check-ins’ are allowed.
- If there are any questions or concerns please contact either your son/daughter’s EE supervisor and/or Mr Kelly and Ms McMillan.
High School Counselor eNews
Kevin Callahan
kevinc@isb.ac.th
The counselors have been thinking a lot about those of you who are leaving at the end of this school year: If at any time, you or your child need to speak with someone about your transition process, please feel free to contact your student’s counselor. The counselors have made a screencast about the transition process in these unique and strange times. It is at this link if you’d like to have a listen.
Whether you are leaving, staying, or unsure about the future, these are difficult and uncertain times for everyone. If you notice changes in your childrens’ mood, behavior, or energy levels, and you are concerned, don’t hesitate to contact your child’s counselor. We are always available and ready to help in any way that we can to assist your student in navigating this final month of the school year, and beyond.
College Counselor eNews
Andrew Weiser
andreww@isb.ac.th
Grade 12
Student Visa for Study outside your Passport Country
Students should be checking their University website and respective Embassy about Student Visa’s (Canada, UK, U.S. etc.) For example: At the U.S. Embassy, the visa operations are currently closed and there is no date yet when it will reopen. Students should continue to check the U.S. Embassy website. Please watch this Screencast about the procedures and documents needed to apply for a U.S. student visa. This screencast was also sent to Seniors.
Grade 11
SAT Dates: Registrations deadlines are not listed yet, but are usually one month before the test date.
August 29, 2020
September 26, 2020
October 3, 2020
December 5, 2020
For the most updated information please see the College Board Website. If you registered for the March, May and/or June SAT… please be sure to check your emails for any updated information!!
Screencasts:
For Parents:
College Coffee Screencasts about applying to various countries
UK – https://www.loom.com/share/076dfe5c2e794e8a98d2cc3fb0d03b91
Hong Kong – https://www.loom.com/share/b617b64406714dbf8a13fb51731bf19e
Australia (0:00 – 5:35), Canada (5:36 – 12:00), and the Netherlands (12:01 – 21:40) – https://www.loom.com/share/a554b1389cbd40b8b42be262b23c7606
For Sophomores and the their parents:
The following presentation is an Introduction to the College Counseling process at ISB. This is a screencast of the “G10 College Night” you see listed on the printed calendar for May 7.
For Seniors:
For Juniors:
Essay Writing- US College Essay – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eBqZIdxRCITp-oCb9Zgp11ACHfDtZNxO/view?usp=sharing
UK/Europe College Essay – https://www.loom.com/share/76ad6f4aae944ebfbf914d4f5f00a392
Letters of Recommendation- Watch Video
ALL
Virtual University Visits
College Counselors are sending information to students about Virtual University Visits. We are aware of the abundance of emails and do not want to overload the parents in-box too. Please ask your child about the virtual visits if you would also like to attend.
Please do not hesitate to email your College Counselor if you have any questions.
ISB Together at Home Concert – 4:00pm Thursday, May 14
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Join the High School Arts Council next Thursday at 4:00pm for the ISB Together at Home Concert featuring a special guest appearance by Dr. Davies and other performances by ES, MS and HS students, faculty, and friends! Have something to share for the concert or know someone who might? Please contact Anthony Giles by Monday at anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Registration for ISB VIRTUAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2020
Dear Parents,
A reminder that because the number of seats available is limited, it is recommended that you complete and submit the online registration form as soon as possible by the end of this weekend.
We will begin next week scheduling classes and student placements will be assigned based on the order registrations were received with each individual class only being scheduled if there is sufficient enrollment. You will receive a confirmation via email later in May once we have finalized the schedule and classes.
The ISB Virtual Summer School Program is open to all students enrolled at ISB for the 2019-20 school year. New students joining ISB in August will be able to participate only if there are seats available; the exception to this is the Virtual MS/HS EAL Summer Courses which are open to both present EAL students and new EAL students joining ISB in August.
Please register your child for virtual summer school as the grade level they are presently in now during the 2019-20 school year.
Purpose of the ISB Virtual Summer School Program:
To provide students with supplemental academic learning and/or enrichment opportunities, and to provide some opportunities to explore areas of interest through a variety of virtual “camps”.
Dates and Times for ISB Virtual Summer School 2020:
- Opens – Monday, June 22
- Closes – Friday, July 3
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Bangkok time
Students can sign up for either the academic program or enrichment camps, but not both. Please read carefully the more specific information provided about each program and special interest camp tentatively being offered and for the registration procedures, by visiting the Summer School webpage on the ISB website.
For any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mr. Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
ISB Summer School Director
sumdir@isb.ac.th