6 th and 1ère LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM ACADEMIC YEAR

5th & 2 nde Lebanese Baccalaureate program 5th & 2 nde Lebanese Baccalaureate program 6 th & 1ère Scientific Lebanese Bac 6 th & 1ère Scientific Lebanese Bac General Sciences Lebanese Bac General Sciences Lebanese Bac 6 th & 1ère Humanities Lebanese Bac 6 th & 1ère Humanities Lebanese Bac LifeSciences LifeSciences Economics & Sociology Lebanese Bac Economics & Sociology Lebanese Bac Humanities Humanities

University Acceptance General Sciences LifeSciencesLifeSciencesHumanitiesHumanities Economics and Sociology ADMISSION TO THE MAJORS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES (AUB, LAU) FAS (All Departments) SBA FM FAFS FHS Architecture if the 6 th /1ère was scientific FEA Graphic Design ADMISSION TO ALL MAJORS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES (AUB, LAU) SCIENTIFIC TRACTECONOMICS and HUMANITIES TRACT

Course Coefficients and Promotion Requirements A General end of year average of 70 is required for promotion to 7 th or Terminale. SUBJECT6 th Humanities1ère Humanities6 th Scientific1ère Scientifique coef.HumEScoef.HumEScoef.ESLSGScoef.ESLSGS Math (75)66570(75) Biology Chemistry Physics (75)46070(75) Arabic English French His., Geo., Civ Eco. & Soc Philosophy Art Drama Music PE Inter Disciplinary Project Citizenship & Com. Ser Total 30 34

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Organized through  support classes (during the advisory period),  Orientation sessions. CLASS ADVISORS: 6 th A CLASS ADVISOR: Mr. Dagher Mehanna 5 th B CLASS ADVISOR: Mrs. Ghida Malaeb 5 th C CLASS ADVISOR: Miss Carmen Ibrahim 1ère A CLASS ADVISOR: Mrs. Rita Maghames 1ère B CLASS ADVISOR: Mrs. Nisreen Shahrour

: a)Psychological Support: 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. STUDENT 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 solutions C) 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 issued Week of November 17: parent teacher meetings for students with academic problems January : semester 1 (mid year) examinations February 10 : Semester I report sheets issued Week of April 14: third progress report issued (tentative date) June : semester 2 (Final) examinations July 7 : Annual Report issued 2014 – 2015 Academic year Semester I September 2014 – January 2015 Ends with the Mid Year cumulative exams Semester II January 2015 – June 2015 Ends with the Final Exam cumulative exams

How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies A.SAT 1. 5th & 2 nde 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 Guidance 1.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.GPO2 2.My road.com 3.BLOM chabeb D: Local guest speakers who lecture students on their current professions (your contributions are welcome ☺ )