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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
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
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
HS COURSE OFFERINGS SY 2016-17
https://drive.google.com/a/ismanila.org/file/d/0B4Dx0pzBEehqME5PZ3ZCdFRUVUk/view
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
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
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
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
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