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Home School Association MeetingAugust 22, 2019Main Auditorium
1:00 PM
RAIS is accredited by Accrediting Commission for Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC) since 2004.
The current accreditation is until 2022.
The WASC Visiting Team visited RAIS on March 13-15, 2019.
The ACS WASC full visit due in March 2022.
Accreditation
1. The school leadership has created a
culture of trust, accountability, and
transparency through collaborative and
sustained practices and procedures.
WASC Commendation
2. The leadership and faculty
provide a safe, caring, and
supportive environment for
students; that supports
achievement of the ESLRs and
academic standards.
3. Ownership and the leadership group
are commended for their effective and
thoughtful planning, foresight in
implementing and monitoring the
school educational program, and
creating a vision for the future through
the strategic planning process.
WASC Commendation
4. There arestrong and healthy
relationships amongst administration,
faculty, and staff.
WASC Recommendation
The school leadership should consider
revising the professional development
plan and incorporate research and
best practices that promote transfer of
training and are linked to student
outcomes.
ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The Next annual visit is due in
November 2019.
Accreditation
ISO Commendation
The organization had maintained a good quality
management system improvement of activities
e.g.
- A good SWOT analysis was updated for the
current situation and planned for further
improvement, e.g. the professional development
plan.
- Recreational areas were provided for teachers and students that made for a closer
relation and an area to relax after the class.
- Noise reduction was done by using tennis ball for table leg tip.
ISO Recommendation
1. It would be beneficial to ensure electrical
safety for some equipment that is reachable
by students, e.g. sockets in the play room
(finger protection, insulation pads at the
backside of movable sockets).
3. It would be beneficial to ensure
the relevant forms are filled out
before the probation has passed,
e.g. orientation form.
2. It would be beneficial to monitor the
expiry date of raw materials for food
preparation, e.g. hygienic chicken, smoky
bite sausages, whipping cream, egg, etc.
and identify the use-by date of salad
dressing stock.
Preschool Section
Preschool Section
Improvement & Development
New Program Offered - SY 2019-2020
Additional Chinese Language in Kindergarten 1 & 2
Preschool Section
Curriculum Maps Reviewed
Subject CurriculumGrade Levels
Arts California Content Standards K1-3
Science New Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K1-3
Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - Math K1-3
Social Studies History-Social Science Standards K1-3
English Language Arts Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - ELA K1-3
Thai LanguageThe Curriculum of Thai Language, Thai Culture and Thai History for International School (2015 Edition)
K1-3
Chinese Language Chinese Language Curriculum K1-3
Reviewed on June-July 2019Implemented on August 1, 2019
Elementary School Section
Elementary School Section
Improvements & Developments• Grading System for Grade 1 & 2
SY
2018-2019
SY
2019-2020
10% Attendance 10%
15% Homework 15%
20% Tests/Quizzes 35%
20%CW/Participation/
Project40%
35% Exam
*Note. For SY 2019-2020:
Class Work=20%
Participation=10%
Projects=10%
1. Regular class will continue on exam days.
2. The G1 & G2 students will go home with the other students at 11:40.
3. Projects will be arranged by the teachers and presented to the section head prior to the exam days, and the students will complete these during the exam days.
4. The projects will cover the subjects; math, science & ELA.
5. The quarterly grades must be submitted the same time as other grades.
• New names for classes.
Reviewed on June-July 2019Implemented on August 1, 2019
Subject Curriculum Grade Levels
English Language Arts Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - ELA 1-5
Thai Language The Curriculum of Thai Language, Thai Culture and Thai History for International School (2015 Edition)
1-5
Arts California Content Standards – Visual & Performing Arts Standards
1-5
Elementary School Section
Curriculum Maps Reviewed
Elementary School Section
Professional Development for Teachers
0
1
2
3
4
STEM Education Microbiology EARCOS Neuroscience NGSS
STEM Education: Science Technology Engineering and MathMicrobiology: Micro-camp microbiology science workshopEARCOS: East Asia Regional Conference of Schools workshopsNeuroscience: child behavioral development courseNGSS: Next Generation Science Standards course
Middle School Section
Reviewed on June-July 2019Implemented on August 1, 2019
Subject Curriculum Grade Levels
English Language Arts Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - ELA 6-8
Science New Generation Science Standards (NGSS) 6-8
Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - Math 7
Thai Language The Curriculum of Thai Language, Thai Culture and Thai History for International School (2015 Edition)
6-8
Arts California Content Standards – Visual & Performing Arts
6-8
Middle School Section
Curriculum Maps Reviewed
Middle School Section
Professional Development for Teachers
0
1
2
3
STEM Education Microbiology EARCOS McGraw Hill NGSS
STEM Education: Science Technology Engineering and MathMicrobiology: Micro-camp microbiology science workshopEARCOS: East Asia Regional Conference of Schools workshopsMcGraw Hill: mathematics resource PDNGSS: Next Generation Science Standards course
High School Section
RAIS GRADUATES (2018-2019)
UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES IN THAILAND
Universities in Thailand
UniversityNo. of
Students
Mahidol 13
Thammasat 5
Assumption 5
Chulalongkorn 3
Srinakarinwirot 2
Stamford 1
Rangsit University 1
Bangkok
University3
King Mongkut’s
University3
Bunkha Fashion 1
Huachiew
University1
Kasesart
University1
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
RAIS GRADUATES (2018-2019)
UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES OVERSEAS
Top 3 Countries where 2019 Graduates were Accepted
1. Korea
2. United States
3. Poland, Philippines
Total Graduates 2018-2019 48
2
4
1
1
2019 GraduatesUniversity Destination Abroad
United States
Korea
Philippines
Poland
University Category Recipient Batch Percentage
NCAA, USA Sports NORAMOL NUCHSILA 2019 87%
Assumption
UniversityAcademic MARVEJAN MAMULANG 2019 100%
Assumption
UniversityAcademic NARADA CHARASAMEEKUL 2018 100%
Seton Hall
University
Academic/
LeadershipALLENIE ANDREA ARNEDO 2018 80%
Assumption
UniversitySports
PHOTSAWAT SUKSAWAT
NAAYUTTAYA2018 100%
University Scholarships Granted to RAIS Graduates
AP Score Summary - 2019
Summary:
a. 52% of students who took exams in our center has got 3 or more scores and may get college credit.
b. 85% of the students who took AP courses and exams are college ready.
Bio Calculus AB
CalculusAB Subs
Calculus BC
Chem CompSci A
Hum Geo
MacroEcon
MicroEcon
Phys 1 Phys 2 Stat US GovPol
TotalExam
Number of Exams
11 1 1 1 2 1 4 6 1 2 1 1 1 33
Average Score
2.2 3.0 5.0 5.0 1.5 5.0 2.5 2.2 5.0 4.5 5.0 5.0 3.0 2.9
Percent of Exams with Scores of 3 or Higher
27% 100% 100% 100% 0% 100% 50% 33% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 52%
Total # of Students: 23
SY 2019-2020
High School Section
New Textbooks
Physics Grade 11/12
MarketingGrade 11/12
World GeographyGrade 11/12
Calculus Grade 11/12
High School Section
Improvements & Developments
Update of the Science Laboratory, Building D2
Reviewed on June-July 2019Implemented on August 1, 2019
Subject Curriculum Grade Levels
English Language Arts
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - ELA 9-12
Mathematics-Calculus
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - Math 11/12
Marketing National Standards for Business Education 11/12
Thai Language The Curriculum of Thai Language, Thai Culture and Thai History for International School (2015 Edition)
9-12
Arts California Content Standards – Visual & Performing Arts
10
High School Section
Curriculum Maps Reviewed
High School Section
Professional Development for Teachers
0
1
2
3
4
5
STEM Education: Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics EducationISMTEC: The International Science, Mathematics and Technology Education ConferenceAP: Advanced Placement professional development in Orlando, United StatesMicrobiology: Micro-camp Microbiology Science workshopEARCOS: East Asia Regional Conference of Schools workshops McGraw Hill: mathematics resource PDSAUM: Southeast Asia Union Mission Master Guide TrainingNGSS: Next Generation Science Standards course
High School Section
Major Activities in High School-SY 2019
World Scholar Cup, Global Round, Beijing, June 21-26, 2019RAIS students won 8 medals.
AP Human Geography students visited Vietnam on March 6-9, 2019
English as Foreign Language Section (EFL)
EFL Students’ Performance in the Mainstream - SY 2018-2019
EFL Section
Improvements & Developments
87% of the students from
the EFL are doing well in
the mainstream.
EFL Section
New Textbooks – SY 2019-2020
EFL 1 EFL 2 EFL 3 EFL 4
Reviewed on June-July 2019Implemented on August 1, 2019
Subject Curriculum Grade Levels
Science New Generation Science Standards (NGSS) EFL 1-4
Grammar California Content Standards EFL 3
Reading California Content Standards EFL 3
Listening & Speaking California Content Standards EFL 3
Spelling California Content Standards EFL 3
Reading California Content Standards EFL 4
EFL Section
Curriculum Maps Reviewed
Activity and Support Program
Art Department
New Digital Art Room, Building D2
Art Exhibit at BACCQualcom for the digital art class
Music Department
Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Annual Program Music Recital and Concert
Physical Education Department
RAIS is the ISAA over-all champion for 2018-2019.
Thai Department
Father’s Day Mother’s Day
Songkran FestivalLoy Krathong
School Library
Student Lounge, Building C
Almost 200 new titles are added.
School Clinics
Annual Medical and Dental Checkups
School Clinic, Building E
School Clinic, Building A
Guidance Department
Guidance Programs and Services
*Guidance Classes (Responsible Parenthood,
Sex Education, Responsible Used of
Technology)
*Outreach Activities
*Career and University Preparation and
Placement
*SAT, IELTS, ORAL Interview Mock test
*Afterschool Program
* Guidance Club
After school Program
Proposed
language classes
for the future:
• Japanese
• Korean
New Program
Inclusive Curriculum
New Multi- Sensory Classroom
Individualized Educational Plan
University Fair at RAIS 2019
Representatives of 22 universities and agencies will come to RAIS
October 22, 2019
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
• It is from Northwest Evaluation
Association (NWEA), USA.
• It is an online test administered twice
a year (October & April) to students
from grades 4-11, on the following
subjects:
• English Language Arts
• Reading
• Mathematics
• Science
MAP Test Schedule:
• Oct 24-Nov 01, 2019 (Fall)
• April 1-7, 2020 (Spring)
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
180190200210220230
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
RIT
Sca
le
Grade Level
Reading
Spring 2018
Spring 2019
190
200
210
220
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
RIT
Sca
le
Grade Level
Language Arts
Spring 2018
Spring 2019
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Map test results showed a good view of student understanding on the
concepts of the subjects and this data will help the teachers to identify
most effective strategies and methods to help students learn individually
and collectively.
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
RIT
Scale
Grade Level
Mathematics Results Spring 2018
Spring 2019
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
For more information regarding your child’s MAP results, please contact the school counselors:
Email: [email protected]: 02-370-0316-7
New Online Grading System
Students, teachers, and parents will be trained soon.
RAIS Owned Grading System with App
Under development!
General Professional Development
1. Tools and Process for Translating the NGSS into Instruction & Classroom Assessment - All Science Teachers
2. Integrating Technology in the Classroom - All Computer Teachers
3. CCSS ELA Curriculum Mapping & Effective Thinking Strategies - All ELA TeachersIntroduction to Applied Behavior - All Preschool Teachers, TAs and the Guidance Councilor
4. Launching Mathematics in the Common Core Classroom - All Math Teachers
5. The Way the Word and the WORD - All Bible Teachers
6. Thai Cultural Course in Laos- All Thai Teachers
7. MAP Training - ES, HS, & MS Teachers
8. Understanding the Needs of Diverse Learners – All Teachers
9. Making a Connection - All Teachers
International Guest Speakers
Dr. Brian K. Perkins - Columbia University
Department of Organization and Leadership
Former Chair and Professor of Education Law and Policy at Southern
Connecticut State University. As Chair, Dr. Perkins successfully led his
department through the accreditation and licensure of the university’s first
doctoral program. Dr. Perkins was an instructor the Yale University department
of Chemistry and was awarded the distinguished teaching award for instruction
in Inorganic Chemistry Problems. He has served as a consultant to school
districts throughout the U.S., Brazil, Israel, Thailand, the People’s Republic of
China, India, The Republic of South Africa and the Republic of South Africa.
Dr. Jared C. Horvath – Harvard University
Director, Science of Learning Group
(PhD, MEd) is an expert in the field of Educational Neuroscience with
a focus on translating neuroscientific principles to enhance teaching and
learning practices within the classroom. Jared has conducted research
and lectured at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, the
University of Southern California, and the University of Melbourne and
has taught at schools around the Untied States and Australia.
Physical Plant
Installation/Maintenance of Air Conditioners
Building B2 Gymnasium Server Room, Building B1
School Cafeteria, Building D
Repainting of Building Walls and Doors
Repainting of classroom doors:
• Building A• Building C• Building E
Repainting of building walls:
• Building C• Building E
Installation of Partition Walls
Between Building C and Building E
Mural
Elementary Green Court Wall
Ongoing Development
Auditorium, Building D2
Home & School Association
Objectives:
• To present suggestions for school improvement
• To meet with the accreditation committees of WASC and ONESQA
• To serve as resource speakers
• To support school activities whenever needed
• To serve as a link between parents and the school