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Children must be taught how to think, not what to think. Margaret Mead DB
The MES Graduate Profile 1. The MES Graduate Profile CD
The MES Graduate Profile An MES Cairo graduate is: A leader Confident Articulate Flexible Pro-active Reflective Principled Independent Resourceful Resilient Inspired Visionary Creative An MES Cairo graduate can: Communicate fluently in the English language Intelligently express their views Problem solve Lead by example Recognize personal strengths and passions Relate well to others Take appropriate risks Make a difference An MES Cairo graduate shows: Integrity Initiative Empathy Excellent interpersonal skills Appreciation of individuals’ rights and responsibilities Cultural awareness Respect for self and others Global understanding Commitment to lifelong learning Understanding of the Egyptian culture and the Arabic language CD
The Elements of Learning
2. The Program of Studies JT
Experiential Learning continues The Elective Subjects The Core Subjects English Science Mathematics Physical Education (PE) Social Studies Modern Languages Arabic, Religion & Social Studies Art & Design (various) Computer Science (various) Choir Instrumental Music Theatre English Electives Advanced Placement courses Experiential Learning continues JT
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS JT
Recommended for College/University Subject Area Minimum Credit Recommended for College/University English 4.0 4 Mathematics 3.0 Science 3-4 Social Studies 3 World Language 2.0 consecutive 3-4 / Fluency Arts 2.0 Physical Education 1.0 Health Science 0.5 Religion Arabic Electives 3.5 TOTAL (Minimum) 28.0 JT
Individual Graduation Plan 4. Individual Graduation Plan SF
Individual Graduation Plan Worksheet SF
Communicating with parents 5. Communicating with parents SF
Communicating with parents Google Classroom Academic Warning Report Card Family Portal Intervention Meeting SF
6. Grade Point Average DM
GPA 4.0 Grade Point Average 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 A A- B+ B 94-100 4.0 A- 90-93 3.7 B+ 87-89 3.3 B 84-86 3.0 B- 80-83 2.7 C+ 77-79 2.3 C 74-76 2.0 C- 70-73 1.7 D+ 66-69 1.3 GPA DM
7. The Transcript DM
The Transcript Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 DM
8. External Assessments DT
External Assessments Grades 7, 8 & 9 Grade 10 Grades 11 & 12 DT
University Admissions 9. University Admissions DT
University Admissions Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0 Minimum SAT score: 960 (or ACT equivalent) Each University has its own requirements After School Activities enhance applications DT
University Guidance Form DT
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The Heads of Department Introducing The Heads of Department DB
English – Ms. Adrienne Hawthorne Science – Ms. Sally Sorial Core Heads of Department Math – Ms. Janie Cates English – Ms. Adrienne Hawthorne Science – Ms. Sally Sorial Social Studies – Mr. Tom Roodvoets DB
Questions? Who to ask? DB
Ms. Dodie Pfeil – American Section Principal Discuss any further questions with… Ms. Dodie Pfeil – American Section Principal Mr. David McKoski – American Section Vice Principal Ms. Christine Downey – Deputy Head Ms. Christine Flake – Dean of Students Grades 11 & 12 Mr. Jonathan Todd – Dean of Students Grades 9 & 10 Ms. Shelby Fowler – Dean of Students Grades 7 & 8 DB
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