FRESHMENISM GR. 9 INFO AND COURSE SELECTION 2016/2017 A Student and Parent Information SessionMarch 2, 2016

Future

VSH COUNSELING DEPARTMENT●Located in room 1067, directly across from

High School Administration●6 counselors (two for grade 9/10, four for

grade 11/12)

● Crystal Cappuccio- Grade 9/10 (Surnames A-Lh)

● Steve Ayling – Grade 9/10 (Surnames Li-Z) *Issa Daoud

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-f2_l9JNIlsYWlRcXdDblhhQms/view?usp=sharing

Grade 11/12●David Birchenall (Dept. Head) *Eric Swann next year

● Kim Cheah, Janelle Grier & Doug McQueen

HS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT●Academic Support●Social and Emotional Counseling●College and Career Guidance and Programming●Individual and Group Counseling ●Student Ambassadors●Naviance: Family Connection●Variety of Resources (College & Parenting Resources)●SAT Testing Site

HS TRANSITIONING - ISSUES●Academic Pressures●Friendships●Freedom●Age of Exploration●Dating●Alcohol●Rebellion

YOU ARE NEVER ALONE●Counselor●Trusted Friends●Student Ambassadors●Teachers/ Coaches/ Administration●Other trusted adults & Family members If there is EVER a situation you are

uncomfortable with, unsure of , confused or upset about...speak with someone. We can work it out TOGETHER!

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE

HS COUNSELING DEPARTMENTWhat you do in high school, colleges will

know!

● Transcripts● Teacher Letters of Reference● Co-Curricular Activities● Developing your strengths and interests

This really can be a Fresh Start ☺

WHAT DO COLLEGES WANT TO SEE?

●They want to see that you are challenging yourself to the best of your ability with the courses you select.

●They want to see the best possible grades you are capable of achieving. (This allows them to “predict” how successful you could be at their college)

●They want to see a well rounded individual that contributes to their high school and community in a positive, enthusiastic way.

DIPLOMA OPTIONS AT ISM

●IB Diploma + ISM High School Diploma

●IB Certificates + ISM High School Diploma

●ISM High School Diploma

ISM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Page 6 (MINIMUM) – *THINK OF 1 CREDIT = 1 YEAR

AFTER GRADE 9?(WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED)

SUBJECT CREDITS OBTAINED CREDITS REMAININGEnglish (4) 1 3Math (2) 1 1Science (2) 1 1Social Studies (2) 1 1Modern Languages (2) 1 1Fine & Performing Arts (2)

1 1

Physical Education (2) 1 1Wellness/ Tech Elective (1)

1 0

Electives (6) 0 6TOTAL 8 15

BE AWARE!

English Credits

BE AWARE!

Watch your

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5 Letter

8 Still OK!

9 NOT OK!

COURSE SELECTION*SEE HANDOUT

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW NOW?●Being ‘unsure’ is okay ☺●Grade 9 courses- some are a pathway to IB

courses.

Take special care with (as shown in your handout);

1.Technology Elective (one semester)2.Fine and Performing Arts Elective

GRADE 9 COURSE CHOICES

HS COURSE OFFERINGS SY 2016-17

https://drive.google.com/a/ismanila.org/file/d/0B4Dx0pzBEehqME5PZ3ZCdFRUVUk/view

Course Offerings Book- HS Blog..

4 Year SUBJECT FLOWS to IB (ENGLISH-MAINSTREAM)

IB SUBJECT FLOW (ENGLISH-ESL)

IB SUBJECT FLOW (MATH)

* Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom

performance and teacher recommendations

IB SUBJECT FLOW (SCIENCE)● Integrated Science 1

combines and integrates the three content areas of biology, chemistry and physics.

● In grade 10 you will have the choice of continuing with Integrated Science 2, or specializing with a full year course(s) in either biology, chemistry and/or physics.

MODERN LANGUAGE

Students are strongly recommended to continue their modern language from grade 8**exception being switching to Filipino Intro to Literature 1

1) TECHNOLOGY OFFERINGShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCv-tXWxYM0&index=8&list=PL4jQw61ThIBDO7qd2cXbKq53l0qc8FLsR

Your Technology ElectiveChoosing your Semester long Technology Elective-page 29/30 & 55 (one semester to ‘partner’ with Wellness)

· Autonomous Robotics· Robotics for Engineers· Robotics for Makers· Ceramics & Sculpture· Digital Graphic Design and Animation· Digital Photography and Imaging

2) FINE & PERFORMING ARTS

2) FINE & PERFORMING ARTS CONT…

ACTUAL COURSE SELECTIONWhen?● March 7-11th , 2016

Where?● Modern Language Classrooms (and the link WILL

WORK at home!) so you can choose together!

How?● Online selection (as follows)

This link: https://online.ismanila.org/CourseRegistration/Login.aspx?SC=HS

Click ‘allow’

FINAL ADVICE?CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR ALL OF THE KEY

LINKS THAT YOU NEED FOR THE PROCESS...

ANY QUESTIONS?

●Ms. Cappuccio (A-Lh) cappuccioc@ismanila.org

Office number 840 8664

●Mr. Steve Ayling (Li-Z) aylings@ismanila.orgOffice number 840 8657

*Mr. Issa Daoud (Li-Z) daoudi@ismanila.org

THANK YOU FUTURE FRESHMAN

&PARENTS OF FUTURE

FRESHMAN

Things I wish I knew on my first day of high school:

● SENIORS (or any upperclassmen) ARE NOT SCARY! :)

● Don’t over think everything you do! ● Plan to attend tryouts. Makes a huge

difference - you meet so many people and just try something new :)

● Don’t cut lunch line (HAHAHA)

High school myths that are totally untrue (What was your perception of HS when you were in middle school? What about that turned out to be false):

● People are mean to you - people are actually very nice :)

● The teachers are really strict and serious - they’re actually really chill

● Upperclassmen are scary (they’re really not)● It’s such a big change from middle school- Yes it’s

different, but it’s really not that hard to make the adjustment.

Practical tips for your first few days in high school:

● Know where your classes are (floors, room numbers, left/right wing) - try to have a tour during the orientation day once you get your schedule :)

● Have all the essentials - notebook, pen, laptop; your teachers will usually tell you in class the specifics

● Have your ID handy at all times (for printing and borrowing textbooks)

● GO TO CLUB EXPO!!!!● Keep everything organised!!! ● Always check your email for updates or announcements● Get yourself involved in the various activities and clubs you are

interested in● Try new things!! Freshman year is the best time to do so :)● Talk to teachers if you get confused ● ASK QUESTIONS!!! (even if you have to ask random strangers -

it’s okay bc everyone has [probably] had the same experience as you)

Funny anecdotes/memorable experiences in high school so far:

● BOB is really fun (both Battle of the Bearcats and Battle of the Bands)

● iCare!● Geography field trip ● Sports teams (& the friends you make!) ● Any extra curriculars (I joined the play and

it was so fun!!)

What’s in highschool/happens in high school that doesn’t happen in middle school?● You meet and make lots of new friends! Even with some of the

older kids. ● There are so many more opportunities to join clubs! Don’t miss

out!● You get more independence and freedom in choosing what you

want to do - but at the same time, with great power comes great responsibility

● You get closer with the upperclassmen and make friends with people older/younger than you

● You start to think about your future, what jobs you want to do, what colleges you might want to apply to

● You get more of a choice in the direction you want your school life and potentially the rest of your life to go. ex. you take the responsibility of going to meetings and doing things in your own time

Senior tips for incoming high schoolers:

● Enjoy everything, it goes by really fast!!!● Don’t think about the IB until sophomore

year please● Try everything you wanna try (sports, the

play, etc) - don’t be scared!● Your teachers care about you more than

you think :)● Attend College Talks