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PARENTS’ ORIENTATIONInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Brian Maraña www.xsibd .word ress.com
W ELCO ME! Please occup y t he f ron t
ro ws o f each sec t ion.
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PARENTS’ ORIENTATIONInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Brian Maraña Academic Matters
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Grading / Scoring
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• 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
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• Not proven guilty of any academicdishonesty or malpractice.
• An approved CAS program has been
completed
Condi t ions f or t he IB Diploma
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• 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
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PARENTS’ ORIENTATIONInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Formation Matters
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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?
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• 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!
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IB Xavier China Experience Beijing 2015
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Program Features
• Exploration of how Chinamaintains cultural identity while developing
• Involves seminars,discussions, film viewings
• Includes interviews andinteraction with localresidents
• Not graded
China Seminar
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College Preparation
• Optional SAT review sessions(writing)
• Career talks by businessmen and other guestspeakers
Program Features
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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.
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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
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• 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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