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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MANILA CORE VALUES Integrity, Service, Merit MISSION International School Manila is an independent, international school whose structure, traditions and style emanate from the United States and whose curriculum and methodology reflect the best in worldwide educational research and practice. Our school is diverse and dynamic, and our students have the highest aspirations for their education and future lives. Our mission is to build a vibrant learning community in which we all strive to: Advance the value of learning, growth and self-awareness as life-long endeavors. Nurture creativity and originality as precursors for critical and reflective thought and action. Succeed collectively as well as individually, achieving our personal best in all aspects of school life. Maintain a healthy balance in the time devoted to work, rest and recreation. Involve our community in sustaining and safeguarding our environment. Interact through honest, respectful and open communication. Acknowledge and celebrate our differences and encourage empathy, compassion, understanding and respect for human dignity. Live our lives positively, joyfully and ethically. ISM SCHOOL-WIDE GOALS: In order to fulfill the school’s mission and to provide a framework for the organization of our instructional program, we want all members of the school community to be: Effective Communicators: who can interact through a range of modes of communication and for a variety of purposes. Knowledgeable and Skilled Learners: who continually acquire useful knowledge and skills while developing understanding(s) across a broad and balanced range of contexts. Self-directed and Balanced Individuals: who strive to achieve their personal best and understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance. Inquiring and Reflective Problem Solvers: who can think critically and creatively to make informed decisions and then take appropriate action. Responsible, Caring and Ethical Contributors: who can empathize and be tolerant of differences and are committed to make a positive impact on their communities and environment.
High School Course Offerings Manual 2012 - 2013 Table of Contents Introduction to Course Selection in the High School Curriculum Welcome to the High School .................................................. 2 Choosing an Academic Program ............................................. 3 Graduation Requirements ........................................... ..... ... 4 Planning for College and University Admission ........................... 6 Creating Your ISM Class Schedule ........................................... 8 Changing Your Course Selection ............................................. 9 Higher Academic Programs in the High School International Baccalaureate .......................................... 10 Advanced Placement ................................................... 20 The Grading System ......................................................... 21 The Grading System in Grades 11 and 12 ................................ 22 Support Programs English as a Second Language ........................................ 23 Learning Support ....................................................... 24 Courses Offered in the High School by Department ........................ 25 Course Descriptions Technology and Computer Studies ........................................ 28 English ......................................................................... 33 English as a Second Language ............................................. 40 Fine and Performing Arts ................................................... 42 Learning Support ............................................................ 52 Mathematics .................................................................. 53 Modern Languages ........................................................... 59 Physical Education .......................................................... 66 Science ........................................................................ 70 Social Studies ................................................................ 76 Wellness ....................................................................... 84 Other Courses ................................................................ 84
Page 4 and 5: Introduction to Course Selection in
Page 6 and 7: CHOOSING AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM The Hi
Page 8 and 9: Additional Requirements & Recommend
Page 10 and 11: that you will increase your underst
Page 12 and 13: CHANGING YOUR COURSE SELECTION Dete
Page 14 and 15: The IB Diploma: Content, Structure
Page 16 and 17: themselves as thinkers. Teachers en
Page 18 and 19: Course Selection for IB Diploma Stu
Page 20 and 21: Selecting you IB English courses 17
Page 22 and 23: Selecting Your Math Course IB Math
Page 24 and 25: THE GRADING SYSTEM Grading Scale St
Page 26 and 27: SUPPORT PROGRAMS The English-as-a-S
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Page 32 and 33: Program Overview Computer Programmi
Page 34 and 35: other subject areas. Integrated Tec
Page 36 and 37: ENGLISH IB English Literature A H1
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Page 44 and 45: Movement within the program will be
Page 46 and 47: VISUAL ARTS Intro Art Grade 9, 10,
Page 48 and 49: Assessment is broken down into thre
Page 50 and 51: DRAMA Intro Theater Grade 9, 10, 11
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MUSIC Beginning Band Grade 9, 10, 1
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Concert Choir (may be repeated) Gra
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MATHEMATICS IB Math HL 1 IB Math HL
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Math Honors 1 Grade 9 Pre-requisite
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IB Math Studies S1, S2 Grades 11, 1
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MODERN LANGUAGES Foreign Language P
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Grade 11 students who need to compl
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Introduction to Filipino Literature
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Assessment is carried out through a
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years. It is hoped that this course
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The course aims to: Enable student
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allow access for all qualifying stu
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Sc
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IBS2 contains review segments in pr
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Required Courses 2012-2013 Geograph
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IB Economics H1 and H2 Grade 11, 12
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either the first or second year of
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developments in the Philippines fro
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Teaching Apprentice (may be repeate
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