High School Information Night May 24, 2012 7:00 pm
Canadian International School High School Information Night AGENDA •
Welcome: Dr. Ansbacher, High School Principal
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Student Services: Ms. Ann Green, Counsellor
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Advisory Program: Mr. Jon Naylor, Grade Level Lead
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Laptop Learning: Mr. Scott Little, Technology Department
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High School Athletics: Jon Naylor, Director of Athletics
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Middle Years Programme: Mr. Mark Patton, MYP Coordinator
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Diploma Programme: Metty Antony, DP Coordinator
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Outward Bound Leadership Excursion: Jon Naylor
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Conclusion and Time for Questions Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night
Dr. David Ansbacher
High School Principal
Welcome To High School
david.ansbacher@cis.edu.sg Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night Student Services
Ann Green
Head of Student Services Guidance Counsellor Ann.green@cis.edu.sg
• Individual counseling regarding academic, career and/or personal concerns. • Program planning assistance to select appropriate High School courses. • Assisting students applying to college, university and other postsecondary institutions. • Arranging campus visits by college and university representatives from Canada, U.S., Australia, Asia and Europe. Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night Advisory Programme
Jon Naylor
Grade 9 and 10 Learning Lead Teacher jonathan.naylor@cis.edu.sg
• A pastoral programme that nurtures students personally, socially and academically. • All students in grade 9 will be assigned to an Advisory. • Each Advisory will consist of about 12 students and 1 Advisor (a grade 9 teacher). Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night Advisory Programme
Jon Naylor
Grade 9 and 10 Learning Lead Teacher jonathan.naylor@cis.edu.sg
• The Advisor will remain the "key point of contact" between the school and family throughout the year. • Students will report to Advisory each morning at 8:45am. • Students’ organizational preparation (use of a Planner), attendance, and uniform and will be reviewed each morning.
Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night Laptop Learning Programme
Scott Little
MYP Technology Teacher scott.little@cis.edu.sg
• At CIS, our goals for the Laptop Learning Programme are to: • Provide an environment in which technology is ubiquitous and the use of computers routine. • Integrate technology to provide rich and meaningful 21st century learning experiences.
Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night Laptop Learning Programme
Scott Little
MYP Technology Teacher scott.little@cis.edu.sg
• Students entering Grade 9 next year are expected to have a MacBook for use at school. • Further details about a recommended vendor for purchasing will be forwarded to all parents shortly. Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night Athletics
Jon Naylor
Grade 9 and 10 Learning Lead Teacher Atheltics/CCAs Coordinator jonathan.naylor@cis.edu.sg
• All students are encouraged to participate. • Registration for teams, activities or clubs will take place through Advisory. • CIS Husky teams compete within ACSIS (Athletic Conference Singapore International Schools). Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night Athletics
Jon Naylor
Grade 9 and 10 Learning Lead Teacher Athletics/CCA coordinator jonathan.naylor@cis.edu.sg
• 2-3 practices or games per week, per team. • Season 1 sport/athletic choices include: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country for both girls and boys teams. • Grade 9's that will be 14 years of age (or younger) after June 1st, 2013 are also eligible to play 14&U badminton, cricket and cross country Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night MYP Coordinator
Mark Patton
MYP Programme (Gr 9 & 10) • Middle Years Programme • 8 Core Subjects • Approaches to Learning Skills • Action in the MYP • Promotion Policy • Personal Project
MYP Coordinator Mark.patton@cis.edu.sg Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night Diploma Program Coordinator
Diploma Programme (Gr 11 & 12
Metty Antony
• Six subjects: 3 Higher Level (HL), 3 Standard Level (SL) • The extended essay to engage in independent research • Theory of knowledge is a course designed to encourage each student to reflect on the nature of knowledge • Creativity, action, service requires that students actively learn from the experience of doing real tasks beyond the classroom.
DP Coordinator Metty.antony@cis.edu.sg
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Canadian International School High School Information Night Outward Bound Excursion
Jon Naylor
Grade 9 and 10 Learning Lead Teacher jonathan.naylor@cis.edu.sg
• Will take place on Pulau Ubin, Singapore September 11-14 for all grade 9's. • Learning opportunities for our students will include team building, experiential learning, personal and leadership development and wilderness awareness. • Students sleep at base camp and enjoy land and sea expeditions and confidence-trust building activities on a ropes course daily. Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night Outward Bound Excursion
Jon Naylor
Grade 9 and 10 Learning Lead Teacher jonathan.naylor@cis.edu.sg
• A pre-course consultation presentation will take place in August with OBS staff. • All OBS staff are skilled trainers who specialize in risk assessment, wilderness first aid, life saving, climbing and expedition planning. • Our CIS programme has been collaboratively planned by OBS and CIS faculty and Administration in order to meet the learning needs of our students. Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
Canadian International School High School Information Night
Dr. David Ansbacher
What’s Next? Q&A with Staff
High School Principal
For more information, visit: www.cis.edu.sg
david.ansbacher@cis.edu.sg Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
THANK YOU FOR COMING!