h3 and h4 ibdp parent orientation 2014

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PARENTS’ ORIENTATIONInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Program

Brian Maraña www.xsibd .word ress.com

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Brian Maraña Academic Matters



Grading / Scoring



• At least 12 points been gained from the 3higher level courses.

• At least 9 points have been gained on the3 standard level courses.

• A grade of at least a “D” in TOK and EE

.

• Not proven guilty of any academicdishonesty or malpractice.

• An approved CAS program has been

completed

Condi t ions f or t he IB Diploma



• H4: Extended Essay. Students should havebeen researching over the summer. They needto nish a full draft by 1st week of November.

• H3 and H4: Consistency. Students shouldstay consistent with studies, even whenthere’s no major assessment due (esp. inChinese, Literature, and Math).

• College Exam Reviews. SAT / UPCATreviews can help, but should not come at the

expense of studies and balanced life.

Academic Areas o f Concern




Formation Matters



• The rst formation focus for IB students willbe on self management, particularly inregards to time management, study habits, and

emotional regulation.

• A second formation focus will be on serviceand global minded-ness. We hope studentswill “think globally and act locally.”

• Mr. Mel Manahan Mr. will serve as ODSsupervisor. ODS concerns for IB studentsinclude plagiarism, iPad damage / loss, and

absences on days when projects are due.

Focus f or t his year: Forma t ion



• Students NEVER NEED to check Facebook for announcements or updates from IBteachers (Managebac and e-mail are used).

• 2 - 2.5 hours of study time is sufcient, butstudents need help managing distractions

• There’s always something to do: review

Chinese, read novels , practice Math, EE / CAS • Extracurriculars should promote

commitment and depth - quality, notquantity.

T ime Managemen t



• Purposeful activities withsignicant outcomes

• Tasks should push the studentbeyond comfort zones

• Thoughtful consideration,especially in planning andreecting

Crea t i vi t y, Ac t ion, and Ser vice



• Help him develop and stick to a reasonablestudy schedule, It may be helpful to ask himto spend one hour of study time ofine (as wedo in study hall).

• Support (or join) him in his CAS activities,and ask him what he is learning about himself

and the world through these experiences. • Share your real life experiences (the good

and the bad!), especially in regards tofriendship, college, and career.

W ha t can I do t o suppor t m y son?



• Xaverians can serve as hosts for a peer fromSt. Aloysius College

• In search of families to host two students forfour nights (June 21 - 24; July 10)

• Opportunity for an enriching culturalexchange between students and families

• You can also host an exchange student fromSantiago, Chile from July 18 to Nov. 30

• H3 students encouraged to join IB XCE orCAMPS Borneo

In t erna t ional O ppor t uni t ies!



IB Xavier China Experience Beijing 2015



Program Features

• Exploration of how Chinamaintains cultural identity while developing

• Involves seminars,discussions, film viewings

• Includes interviews andinteraction with localresidents

• Not graded

China Seminar



College Preparation

• Optional SAT review sessions(writing)

• Career talks by businessmen and other guestspeakers

Program Features



Learning by Experience • At least once a week.• A hands-on way to learn

Chinese language / culture• Allows students to explore at

their own pace

Program FeaturesExploration

Leading the Way Mentor will not tell students where to go. Students will work together to customize your own itinerary.



Program Features: Site Visits

Xi’an Trip Five-day trip to Xi’an tosee the Terracotta Warriors, travel by train

Beijing Cultural Sites Great Wall, Olympic Sites,

Tiananmen Square



IB Xavier China Experience Beijing 2015



• IB Scholarship available from Don JuanCatigbac y Don Nicolaza Concepcion FamilyFoundation for H3 students with varsity and

leadership experience. Details to follow.• On Monday, H3 students should report to the

EED MPH. H4 students should report to the

Sports Center Function Room. All IBstudents should bring iPads.

• Check websites for updates: w4.xs.edu.ph;xsibdp.wordpress.com .

F in a l A n n o u n c e m e n t s

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