5th and 2ndeLEBANESE BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015

5th & 2nde Lebanese Baccalaureate

program

IB 1IB 1

(requires a foreign

passport)

66thth & 1ère & 1ère

ScientificScientific

Lebanese BacLebanese Bac

General General SciencesSciences

Lebanese Lebanese BacBac

66thth & 1ère & 1ère

HumanitiesHumanities

Lebanese BacLebanese Bac

Life Life

SciencesSciences

Lebanese Lebanese BacBac

Economics & Economics & SociologySociology

Lebanese BacLebanese Bac

HumanitiesHumanities

Lebanese Lebanese BacBac

CPPCPP

Grade 11Grade 11

(requires a foreign passport)

University Acceptance

General General SciencesSciences

LifeLife

SciencesSciencesHumanitiesHumanities

Economics Economics and and

SociologySociology

ADMISSION TO THE MAJORS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES (AUB, LAU) • FAS (All Departments)• SBA• FM• FAFS• FHS

Architecture if the 6th/1ère was scientific• FEA

Graphic Design

ADMISSION TO ALL MAJORS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES (AUB, LAU)

SCIENTIFIC TRACT ECONOMICS and HUMANITIES TRACT

5th & 2nde Program

CHARACTERISTICS:•Non differentiated class (neither Scientific nor Literary)•A diversity of subjects given similar coefficients and value•Allows the student to discover his/her points of strength for future areas of specialty

Course Coefficients and Promotion Requirements

A General end of year average of 70 is required for promotion to the 6th / 1ère class.

SUBJECT

5th 2nde

H/W Coef.Min. Grade for

Hum. Sc.

H/W Coef.Min. Grade for

Hum. Sc.

Math 5 2 65 70 5 2 65 70Biology 2 2 60 70 2 2 60 70Chemistry 3.5 2 60 70 3.5 2 60 70Physics 3.5 2 60 70 3.5 2 60 70Arabic 5 2 70 65 5 2 70 65English 6 2 70 65 4 1 65 65French 2 1 60 60 6 2 70 65Hist., Geo., Civ. 4 3 70 60 4 3 70 60Eco. & Soc. 2 2 70 60 2 2 70 60Art 1 1 65 65 1 1 65 65Drama 1 1 65 65 1 1 65 65Music 1 1 65 65 1 1 65 65PE 2 1 65 65 2 1 65 65Citizenship & CS - 1 70 70 - 1 70 70Total 38 23 40 23

SUPPORT SERVICES

Organized through support classes, Orientation sessions.

CLASS ADVISORS:5th A CLASS ADVISOR: Mr. Wissam Kabbani5th B CLASS ADVISOR: Mr. Sevag Atamian 5th C CLASS ADVISOR: Miss Manal Abi Saab2nde A CLASS ADVISOR: Mr. Eduard Khairallah

:a) Psychological Support: The transition from Middle to Secondary

may be difficult for some. The class advisor and school psychologist (Mrs. Dana Taher) 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.

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.

HELP US TO HELP YOUR CHILD

SUPPORT SERVICES (cont.)

IMPORTANT DATES

Examination and Report Sheet Distribution Dates:November 11: first progress report issuedWeek of November 17: parent teacher meetings for students with academic problemsJanuary 19 - 23 : semester 1 (mid year) examinations February 10 : Semester I report sheets issuedWeek of April 14: third progress report issued (tentative date)June 22 - 26 : semester 2 (Final) examinations July 7 : Annual Report issued

2014 – 2015 Academic year

Semester ISeptember 2014 – January 2015

Ends with the Mid Year cumulative exams

Semester IIJanuary 2015 – June 2015Ends with the Final Exam

cumulative exams

How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies

A. SAT1. 5th & 2nde Class:

• English teacher trains students for the SAT (1 period/week)• Early in the year (October 15) the students will sit for a

PSAT exam. 2. 6th & 1ère class:

• IC in collaberation with AMIDEAST organizes SAT sessions in English and Math during the year• English teacher trains students for the SAT (1 period/week)

3. Graduating Classes• English teacher trains students for the SAT (1 period/week)

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

B. Career Guidance1. Mrs. Randa Soubaih, College Counselor, is responsible for

orienting students towards both local (AUB, LAU, …) and foreign universities. She arranges for meetings with speakers from these universities. These meetings are announced on the IC website.

2. Mrs. Josette Eid, is in charge of career guidance and of inviting speakers from different professions to address the students.

3. Mr. Rida Saleh is responsible for the orientation of French speaking universities in Lebanon and France.

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. GPO22. My road.com3. BLOM chabeb

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