GRADE 12COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM

2013-2014

THE IC MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of International College is to educate young men and women to be capable of initiative and critical thinking, and who will serve as role models in a global society. The curriculum aims for excellence at all levels and embraces the education of the whole person. Graduates of I.C. will have developed self-discipline, problem-solving abilities, social responsibility, self-confidence, and awareness of, and respect for, the interdependence of nations in all their diversity.

GRADE 10

COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM

GRADE 11 CPPGRADE 11 CPP

Grade 12 CPPGrade 12 CPP

UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE• STUDNETS WHO GRADUATE FROM 7th CPP are accepted at any

Local or foreign university at the FRESHMAN LEVEL (SCIENCES OR ARTS)

• At AUB: UPON COMPLETION OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS, THEY WILL BE ACCEPTED TO THE SOPHOMORE CLASS TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MAJORS:

From Freshman Arts From Freshman Sciences

FAS (Arts majors only)OSBFM

FAFSFHS

FEA – (graphic Design only)

FASOSBFM

FAFSFHSFEA

Course Coefficients and Graduation RequirementsA General end of year average of 70 is required for Graduation. Graduating class students who a. fail to meet the minimum requirements in one or more courses, or b. whose conduct are not deemed worthy, or c. who do not fulfill the social service requirements by the set date will not be allowed to attend Commencement Exercises

SUBJECTH/W Coef. Min. Grade

Arabic 3 2 65

Art/Music* 2 1 65

Biology 4 3 70

French 4 3 70

Drama 2 1 65

Economics 3 2 65

English 6 4 70

Global Issues 2 2 65

History 3 2 65

Math 4 3 65/70

PE 2 1 65

Citizenship and social service --- 1 ---

Total 35 25

*Students will continue with art or music chosen in grade 11 CPP.   Students are eligible to graduate if they:

1. Obtain a general average of 70 and above2. Meet the above minimum requirements3. Fulfill a social service requirement of 20 hours

 

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a) Psychological Support: The class advisor and school psychologist are

available to guarantee the necessary support.

If the student suffers from any specific adjustment difficulty, the school psychologist is available for support and regular follow up. She will be in constant communication with the class advisor* and parents.

*CLASS ADVISOR : Mrs. Josette Eid

SUPPORT SERVICES

b) Academic Support: If your child faces academic difficulties in one or more subjects, reinforcement classes will be offered. His/her advisor or teacher will invite you to a conference to communicate the difficulties and explore possible solutionsC) Medical Support: During the year, if any medical condition arises, the administration, school physician and nurse will be in constant communication with you . If your child suffers from any prolonged medical condition, a medical report is required. All confidential information is kept with the administration.

SUPPORT SERVICES (cont.)

How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies

A. Career Guidance1.Mrs. Mona Shbaklo, Dean of Students, is responsible for orienting students towards local universities (AUB, LAU, USJ….). Through out the year, guest speakers are invited from the various majors at these universities to give an orientation session about the majors concerned.2.Mrs. Randa Soubeih, Foreign Colleges’ Counselor, is responsible for orienting students towards foreign English speaking universities. She arranges for meetings with speakers from these universities. These orientation sessions are announced on our IC website.

How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies (cont.)

C: Information Technology Programs which aid students in discovering their areas of strength and future professions

1. My road.com2. BLOM chabeb

D: Local guest speakers who lecture students on their current professions (your contributions are welcome )

IMPORTANT DATES

A. EXAMS & GRADE REPORTING November 20 : First progress reportNovember 27 : Parent–Teacher meeting for students with academic problemsDecember 16-20: Semester I examinations (Mid-Year exams)January 16: Semester 1 report*April 11 : Second progress report*May 19-23 : Final examinations *June : Commencement and Annual Report Sheets* Tentative dates

2013 – 2014 Academic year

Semester ISeptember 2013– December 2013Ends with the Mid Year cumulative

exams

Semester IIJanuary 2014 – May 2014Ends with the Final Exam

cumulative exams

B. COLLEGE RELATED and SOCIAL SERVICE Dates

1. Colleges Related Deadlines: a. Nov. 30: submission of AUB applications for early admission b. Dec. 7: last chance for SAT exam taking for AUB c. Dec. 20: submission of AUB applications for regular admission d. Dec. 20: early deadline for submission of LAU applications e. June 7: last chance for SAT exam taking for LAU f. May 30: late deadline for submission of LAU applications

2. Social Service : Completion of work on May 4, 2013

Admission to AUB•SAT I + school transcript of record and rank for grades 10 & 11•Composite Score (CS) = 50% SAT I + 50% school record of grades 10 and 11 CS= (Critical reading + mathematical reasoning) + Grade 10 + grade 11

•Two recommendation letters from teachers and one from counselor•Personal letter showing extracurricular activities

• For equivalency of the Freshman year with the Lebanese Baccalaureate, the Lebanese government requires students to sit for SAT II in 3 subjects

• For Freshman arts students should obtain a score of 2750 for both SAT I and SAT II

• For Freshman science the student should obtain a score of 2600 for both SAT I and SAT II

• Please check the Secondary School Student Handbook 2013-2014 on the IC website www.ic.edu.lb ------- programs

--------student handbook

and on the home page also check the Secondary school announcements