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INDEX Introduction 3 Mission Statement 4 Philosophy 4 Educational Principles 4 IB Learner Profile 5 Requirements for the award of the ISD diploma 6 International Baccalaureate diploma 6 Homework 7 Learning Development Support 8 List of courses 9 Course Offerings Theory of Knowledge 11 English 13 German 16 French 21 Spanish 22 Japanese 24 Korean 26 Humanities 27 Mathematics 30 Science 32 Information Technology 34 Visual Arts 35 Theatre Arts 36 Music 37 2 .
INTRODUCTION Senior Choir (Grades 9-12) The Senior Choir is open to all students in Grades 9-12 and is especially recommended for vocalists in grades 11-12 who are taking IB music. The primary focus in this class is on the development of vocal performance skills through exposure to a wide variety of choral literature. Special attention is paid to proper voice development through independent and collaborative singing, as well as to the development of music literacy skills such as music reading, sight-singing and knowledge of musical and cultural contexts. This is a full-time course and students are expected to practice at home as well as attend all additional rehearsals. Formal performances include the winter and spring choral concerts and a performance during the graduation ceremony in June. All three of these performances are required parts of the course. When the choir is part of a musical theatre production, the rehearsals and performances for this production are also compulsory. Senior Band (Grades 9-12) This ensemble provides an opportunity for instrumental students to play in a concert wind band. It is open to all students in grades 9-12 with adequate musical experience on woodwind, brass or percussion instruments (and double/electric bass). It is especially recommended for instrumentalists in grades 11-12 who are also taking IB music. It provides a range of experiences intended to improve the individual and ensemble skills of each student. This is achieved through full and sectional rehearsals, several performing opportunities throughout the year and the preparation of pieces in a variety of musical styles. This is a year-long course and students are expected to practice at home as well as attend any additional rehearsals. Formal performances include the winter and spring instrumental concerts and some assemblies. All of these performances are required parts of the course. The school has a selection of instruments available for yearly rental, on a first-comefirst-served basis. Please contact the Music Department for further details. This handbook has been produced to provide students and parents with basic information to help them to plan the student's programme of study in Grades 11 and 12, during which students may work towards the International Baccalaureate diploma (IB DP) or individual IB DP courses (certificates), as well as the ISD high school diploma. In February-March, students, in consultation with their parents and teachers, choose their courses for the following year. Factors, which all parties should take into account, include (in no particular order) • The student's interests and abilities, • Future career intentions, • ISD and IB DP requirements • College/university entrance requirements. The identity of the teacher should not be a significant criterion of choice, because both personnel and teaching assignments can vary from year to year. The principal reserves the right to make the final decisions regarding student schedules and class assignments. Most IB DP courses are open to all students; those who do not intend to take the examinations may take only one year of the course if they wish. Students who take a full two-year IB DP course will be expected to take the external examination in May of the second year of the course. Normally, an 11 th or 12 th grader is scheduled for six or seven courses. Under no circumstances is a student, prior to graduation, scheduled for fewer than five courses. Our curriculum is broadly based and aims to provide the students with the knowledge and skills required to enjoy, and contribute effectively to a rapidly changing world. We take great pains to ensure that courses are designed and structured to meet the needs of our students; therefore you will find no course defined simply in terms of the textbook used. The faculty at ISD uses a variety of tools and methodologies in their teaching, so that they can appropriately meet the varied demands of our diverse student body. All students in Senior Choir and Band are also encouraged to take part in diverse festivals organized by AMIS* (High School Honor Band & Choir Festival, Solo and Ensemble Festival, etc). *Association for Music in International Schools (www.amis-online.org) 38 3
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