Secondary

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The Middle School years (Years 7-9) are a time for increased independence in learning. Our challenging and creative programme helps students develop skills and understandings needed to meet the demands of high school while continuing to inspire a thirst for learning. Our Middle School programme provides an academic framework that encourages students to embrace and understand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world, and to become critical and reflective thinkers. The Middle School years are also a time when children are exploring who they are and where they belong. They want to increase the level of independence in their own decision-making. Our task as educators, in partnership with parents, is to guide them along this road with both patience and understanding. The broad-based curriculum we offer in Years 7-9 provides an excellent foundation for study at a Senior Secondary level. Cambridge Lower Secondary is a world-class educational programme for learners in Years 7-9.

Students take the following subjects during Years 7–9:

English or English as a Second Language Visual Arts

Physical Education Global Perspectives

Science Bahasa Indonesia or Indonesian as a Foreign Language or Chinese Mandarin

Mathematics Music

Design Technology

Senior School - IGCSE

Our academic programmes in High School provide rigor and challenge, as well as depth, breadth and variety across all disciplines. Choices in the arts, sciences and languages are available, and our sports, arts and other co-curricular activities provide students with a variety of enriching experiences and opportunities. In Years 10 and 11, our students study a range of courses that lead to IGCSE (International General Certificate in Secondary Education) examinations at the end of Year 11. Specifically designed to meet the needs of students at international schools, courses lead to globally - respected qualifications equal to the GCSE examinations taken by students in the United Kingdom at the same age. Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 – 16-year-olds and is taught in over 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries.

Compulsory Subjects:

English – Second Language OR English – Language & English – Literature (two subjects) Mathematics – International

Mathematics – Additional (as an extension, if appropriate)

Global Perspectives

Bahasa Indonesia OR Indonesian – Foreign Language or Chinese (Mandarin) - Foreign Language Optional Subjects

Art & Design Design Technology

Chemistry Biology

Physical Education Physics

Music Economics

Senior School - IBDP

For students in Years 12–13, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year course following on directly from IGCSE. It provides greater breadth and depth of study than many national systems allow and is an internationally-recognised qualification for university entrance. Students select six subjects, one from each group, with three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). If desired, students may select an additional Group 4 science subject – Chemistry or Sport, Exercise and Health Science instead of Visual Arts (in Group 6).

Group 1 (Studies in Language & Literature)

English A: Language and Literature SL/HL

Indonesian A: Language and Literature SL/HL

Group 2 (Language Acquisition)

English B SL/HL

Indonesian B SL/HL

French ab Initio SL

Group 3 (Individuals & Societies)

Information Technology in a Global Society SL/HL

Economics SL/HL

Psychology SL/HL Group 4 (Sciences)

Biology SL/HL

Physics SL/HL

Chemistry SL/HL

Design Technology SL/HL

Group 5 Mathematics : Analysis and Approaches SL/HL

Mathematics : Applications and Interpretation SL/HL

Group 6 Visual Arts SL/HL

*Group 6 can be replaced with a course in Groups 1 - 4 Core CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service)

TOK (Theory of Knowledge)

EE (Extended Essay)

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The Advisor occupies a unique and important role in the structure of ACG School Jakarta. The Advisor is primarily responsible for the support and pastoral wellbeing of the students in his/her Advisory group, and therefore should be included in all matters related to his/her students (e.g. successes and failures, achievements and concerns, issues regarding friendship, study skills, home learning, behaviour, discipline, etc.). Communication with parents/caregivers and with faculty is a key feature of the Advisor’s role. The Advisor also works with his/her Advisory group during Advisory periods.

The focus is on improving student achievement through: • Encouragement • Assisting with the setting of educational goals • Assisting students to develop action plans • Referring students to the appropriate people in times of stress • Providing guidance with study programmes • Monitoring progress and providing feedback to parents • Raising expectations • Building a level of trust • Student Performance Reviews.

On occasion, a parent may contact Advisors directly with a concern. It could be a learning issue or a relationship problem or something else entirely. Advisors may refer such concern to the relevant person.

Disciplinary issues If a disciplinary issue arises in a lesson, it is the subject teacher’s responsibility to deal with it and to impose a logical consequence, as appropriate. If an incident happens outside the classroom, this duty falls to the ‘teacher on the scene.’ The Advisor should be informed at this stage (sometimes it may be more appropriate that the Advisor be involved at this stage).

Goal-Setting Process The goal-setting process is aimed at students taking responsibility for their own learning and is pivotal to the Advisor’s role. The process will follow a two-semester cycle with the following steps: 1. Instructions will be given to the advisory group on the goal-setting process during the first advisory group time. Goals should focus on academic achievement and their outcomes should be measurable. There are three main focus areas: in-class approach (work ethic and attitudes), regular home learning and assignments, and assessments (presentations, tests and examinations). The number of goals/strategies should be manageable and some may be longer term. 2. Draft goals will be discussed with the Advisor during advisory periods and checked for suitability and relevance.

3. Advisors will phone / email parents to discuss goals and student progress when necessary. 4. Advisory time will also be given to monitoring progress towards achieving the goals during the semesters and revision will take place if necessary. 5. At the end of the first semester, students will spend time evaluating their achievement of their goals. This will be discussed with

Advisors. New goals will be set at the beginning of Term 3. 6. The Advisor will make copies of student goals for their own records and also make these available to the Principal.

The Interview

Interviews need to be relaxed, supportive and a positive experience for students. The Advisor’s role is to guide and encourage students and ensure the discussion remains focussed on the goals. Action plans to achieve these may require some guidance. Students should be referred to the Principal if they are having difficulties with meeting the requirements of the goal-setting process.

Conclusion

All students can thrive socially and academically at the School. Motivation for learning is fostered when a student’s basic human needs for respect, support and belonging are met. Respectful participatory relationships and high academic expectations are the critical determining factors for academic success. The subject teacher and the Advisor both have significant roles in guiding students along the path to academic excellence and ultimately a significant place in society.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

ACG School Jakarta aspires to become a centre of leadership and educational excellence that demonstrates an innovative vision for learning with technology. As such, the establishment of a BYOD programme, innovative use of technology platforms, faculty proficiency with technologies and documented results will help us on our journey. ACG School Jakarta teachers use technology tools to enhance their teaching and students in the Secondary School are required to bring their own device. Beginning in Semester 2, Year 6 students are asked to bring their own device to assist them in the PYP Exhibition. Our vision is that ACG School Jakarta students will be well prepared to face the ever-changing world that we live in today. Information Technology is an integral part of day-to-day living; therefore, students need to be able to understand and utilize these tools effectively. Students will acquire the skills necessary to select and manage digital tools that will empower them in all phases of the learning process, including research, critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, self-management and collaboration. All students are expected to bring a device to school. The students use these digital devices daily and therefore need to bring them to school unless instructed otherwise (e.g. Sports Carnival). We provide secondary school students with a locker for security, but it is the student’s responsibility to look after their device. There is a “no device” time at the designated eating times during Morning Break and Lunch as we want to foster the time for socializing through the spoken word.

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Year Level Device Specifications Years 7 – 13 • Wireless connectivity –Wireless connectivity is key to BYOD devices in school. Devices should support 5Ghz dual band wireless. • Operating system – Windows 10 / Mac OS 11 Big Sur • Battery life – Minimum of 5 hours. • Memory and RAM – 32 GB Storage, 4 GB RAM. • Hardware features – Camera and Microphone. • Headphone jack also advisable. • Screen Size – Ensure the screen is of a reasonable size to enable ease of use throughout a school day. • Case – Needs to be tough and sturdy. • Weight – Light enough to carry throughout the day.

Recommended device for students: MacBook Air M1 256GB

Apple Authorized Reseller Contact: Story-i Cynthia Christine Mobile number: +628118484838

E-mail: cynthia.christine@metrodata.co.id Additional Points:

• All students are provided with Microsoft Office to install onto their device via Office 365; therefore, the device must be capable of running this software. • An extended warranty is strongly recommended • on student devices. We also recommend that you insure all your devices in case of loss, theft or damage. (Warranties do not cover abuse, theft, or accidental damage). • All students will be given access to cloud file storage through Microsoft Office 365, and instructions will be given to all students at the beginning of the academic year on how to use this. All student users are reminded that they are bound by the RESPONSIBLE USE AGREEMENT signed by students and parents at the beginning of each school year.

Cambridge

In Lower Secondary, Years 7 - 9, course curricula follow, where possible, Cambridge Key Stage 3 (KS3). KS3 outlines a 3-year progression for students in Mathematics, English, Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts and Global Perspectives. We have introduced Design Technology in Lower Secondary, and this will also follow KS3. Our Bahasa Indonesia programme is based on the national curriculum and adheres to Indonesian Department of Education requirements with respect to Civics, Culture, Religious Studies, and Indonesian Studies. Students in Year 7 to 10 can also take Mandarin as additional language. Additionally, a school-

created course, Health and Personal Development (HPD), teaches approaches to learning, explores suitable health topics and allows for individual growth through goal setting and reflective activities.

Camps

School camps are considered a compulsory and essential part of the school curriculum and are designed to support a range of areas of learning and development. Camps provide students with an opportunity to experience a range of challenging outdoor activities designed to foster a healthy and balanced lifestyle. For students in Years 7 – 11, camps are generally for 2 or 3 nights. Since camps incur additional costs, parents are provided with information and indicative budget well in advance of the camp date. Refer to Academic Calendar for camps date.

Class and Break Times

Secondary classes are 40 minutes long. In upper secondary (Years 10 – 13), most classes are scheduled as doubles, effectively making classes 80 minutes long.

Secondary Period 1 8.00am - 8.40am Period 2 8.40am - 9.20am Period 3 9.20am - 10.00am Snack 10.00am - 10.40am Period 4 10.40am - 11.20am Period 5 11.20am - 12.00pm Period 6 12.00pm - 12.40pm

Lunch 12.40pm - 1.20pm Period 7 1.20pm - 2.00pm Period 8 2.00pm - 2.40pm

Communication

A variety of means are used for communication between students, parents, and ACG School Jakarta. Newsletters and direct emails from the School contain a variety of relevant information. Subject teachers and Advisors will communicate to parents through email as well. Class progress is communicated through ManageBac, including upcoming deadlines and assessment dates. Semester Reports are also delivered through ManageBac. Teachers will communicate with students through Teams, a platform that allows sharing, collaboration and communication.

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Within the first few weeks of the school year, all DP students (Years 12 and 13) spend a night away from School on a DP Retreat. The two-day conference is filled with IBDP-specific seminars including, but not limited to, introductions to EE, CAS, ToK and Academic Honesty. Leadership skills, teamwork and an opportunity to bond with peers are also included. The DP Retreat will be held 19 – 20 August 2019. There is no fee for this.

Examinations

For students in Years 7 – 10, there are two sets of formal exams – Midyear exams and End of Year exams. During these periods, regular classes are cancelled. An examination schedule will be released for students and parents at least one month in advance. For students in Year 7 – 9, examinations are set in core courses – English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia. Year 10 students will sit examinations in all IGCSE courses.

Students in Years 11 – 13 will sit Mock and Midyear Examinations. Regular classes are cancelled during this period. The Mock and Midyear exam schedule will be released at least one month in advance. Year 11 students sit examinations in all IGCSE courses. Year 12 students sit exams at the discretion of the subject teacher, as not all courses require a formal examination at this point in the IBDP. Year 13 students sit all IBDP examinations, in a formal setting, in preparation for the end-of year examinations. Year 11 students will sit IGCSE examinations. The schedule is prepared by Cambridge Assessment International Examinations. Specific details will be shared with students and parents as soon as it is available. Year 12 students will have End of Year examinations. A schedule will be released at least one month in advance. Groups 1 through 5 will have End of Year examinations.

Year 13 students will sit IBDP examinations. The schedule is prepared by the IB and will be shared with students and parents as soon as it is available.

Homework

In Secondary School, students are responsible for completing their homework as assigned. Daily/weekly homework is posted for students on Teams.

As an approximate guideline, the following table outlines the daily time allotted for homework:

Year Time (minutes) 7 60

8 9 10 70 80 90

While students may not have assigned work every day, an effective habit to begin is to review notes from classes, and/or preread (if appropriate). Developing and establishing homework routines early in Secondary School will be useful throughout his/her

schooling career. In Years 11 – 13, homework expectations may vary depending on the time of year, assessment deadlines and the courses being studied. A minimum of 90 minutes per day is not unreasonable. Revision, prereading and practising skills are encouraged. Parents and caregivers and/or students should speak with the student’s Advisor if the amount of homework is consistently beyond the above expectations.

Lockers

All students in Secondary School are issued with their own locker and key. Lockers are to be used to store books and valuables when not needed. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their locker is kept neat and tidy.

Prizegiving

Academic excellence is recognized at the end of Semester 1 with Awards of Excellence. Students with the highest overall average in each year level, with equal weighting given to class results and examinations, will be celebrated. At the end of the year, our Prizegiving ceremony will also recognize academic excellence. Awards of Excellence for the highest academic achievement per year level, Awards of Endeavour, recognizing the greatest improvement in each year level, as well as special awards for Internationalism, Leadership, Creative Arts, Sports and Citizenship will be presented.

Reporting

Academic reports are issued at least twice per year for all students. All reports will be released through ManageBac.

Study Leave

In preparation for upcoming external examinations, students in Years 11 and 13 are provided with study leave in the week(s) leading up to the exams.