Family Handbook - The Anglo-American School of Sofia

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Family HandbookAASGraduation RequirementsAAS Graduation requirementsCourses to be completed for the AAS diploma are:English 4.0 Credits English 9, 10English IB A1-1English IB A1-2Mathematics 3.0 Credits Geometry or Algebra IAlgebra IIIB Group 5 CourseScience 3.0 Credits Biology or Physical ScienceChemistryIB Group 4 CourseSocial Studies 3.0 Credits World HistoryComparative GovernmentFine Arts .5 Credit Fine ArtsIB Group 3 CourseForeign Language 3.0 Credits Foreign Lang. IForeign Lang. IIIB Group 2 Course orBulgarian Lang. A1Computer Technology .5 Credit Computer Tech.Physical Education 2.0 Credits PE9, PE10Senior Project 1.0 Credit Creativity, action, serviceTheory of KnowledgeExtended EssayOthers 4 Credits Any course beyondTotal:24 Creditsrequired classesAAS Graduation Requirements*Students who transfer into AAS may have certain graduation requirements waived bythe Director.*NoteAll IB courses are 2 years in length. See IB Curriculum for further clarification.32www.aas-sofia.org
Family HandbookIB Diploma ProgramAASIB CurriculumDiploma candidates must complete course work, and pass the examinationsin 6 areas.Subject AreaGroup 1: Language A1Group 2: Second LanguageGroup 3: Individuals and SocietiesGroup 4: Experimental SciencesGroup 5: MathematicsGroup 6: The ArtsChoices at AASEnglish, BulgarianFrench, SpanishHistory, Business ManagementBiology, ChemistryMath Standard or Higher LevelVisual ArtsStudents must choose one course from each group. However, where availablein the schedule, students may take a second course from Groups 1-4,instead of a Group 6 course. Students take six academically rigorous 2-yearlong courses chosen from the IBDP groups: 3 subjects at the higher level (HL)and 3 at the standard level (SL).Other RequirementsIB Diploma candidates are mandated by the IBO to complete the followingrequirements:Theory of Knowledge (TOK)This course provides students with the opportunity to develop a criticalawareness of what they and others know, through analysis of concepts andarguments, and the basis of value judgment. Assessment is based on anexternally marked essay and a presentation, marked internally by theteacher.Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)CAS is a fundamental part of the IB Diploma which provides students with theopportunity for experiential learning. Students are expected to be involved ina variety of ongoing projects in a range of activities representing the threeareas of CAS. Student involvement should be the equivalent of at least 150hours and must be documented and reflected upon in their CAS folders.Extended EssayStudents must write a 4000 word research paper on a subject of their choice.Although an independent undertaking, students will be provided with guidanceand internal deadlines from the IB Office, as well as being assigned anadvisorwww.aas-sofia.org33
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