5 th and 2nde LEBANESE BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM ACADEMIC YEAR

5th & 2 nde Lebanese Baccalaureate program IB 1 (requires a foreign passport) IB 1 (requires a foreign passport) 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 CPP Grade 11 (requires a foreign passport)CPP Grade 11 (requires a foreign passport)

5th & 2nde Program CHARACTERISTICS: Non differentiated class (neither Scientific nor Literary) A diversity of subjects given similar coefficients and value Allows the student to discover his/her points of strength for future areas of specialty

Course Coefficients and Promotion Requirements A General end of year average of 70 is required for promotion to the 6th / 1ère class. SUBJECT 5 th 2 nde H/WCoef. Min. Grade for Hum. Sc. H/WCoef. Min. Grade for Hum. Sc. Math Biology Chemistry Physics Arabic English French Hist., Geo., Civ Eco. & Soc Art Drama Music PE Citizenship & CS Total

SUPPORT SERVICES Organized through  support classes,  Orientation sessions.

: a)Psychological Support: Adolescence is a difficult transitional phase. The class advisor and school psychologist 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. 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 November 20: first progress report issued Week of November 25: parent teacher meetings for students with academic problems January : semester 1 (mid year)examinations February 11 : Semester I report sheets issued Week of February 17: parent teacher meetings for students with academic problems 2013 – 2014 Academic year Semester I September 2013 – January 2014 Ends with the Mid Year cumulative exams Semester II February 2014 – June 2014 Ends with the Final Exam cumulative exams

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

How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies A.SAT 1. 5th & 2 nde Class: At beginning of the year, the students sit for a PSAT exam English teacher trains students for their SAT (1 period per week) 2. 6th & 1ère class: IC in collaberation with AMIDEAST organize SAT sessions in English and Math during the year English teacher trains students for their SAT (1 period per week) 3. Graduating Classes English teacher trains students for their SAT (1 period per week)

How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies (cont.) B.Career Guidance 1.Mrs. Mona Shbaklo, Dean of Students is responsible for orienting students towards local universities (AUB, LAU, USJ….). Through out the year, guest speakers are invited from the various majors at these universities to give an orientation session about the majors concerned. 2.Mrs. Randa Soubeih, our foriegn colleges councellor is responsible for orienting students towards foreign English speaking universities. She arranges for meetings with speakers from these universities. These orientation sessions are announced on our IC website. 3.Mr Rida Saleh is in charge of university orientation (French speaking ie USJ or other universities abroad )

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 ☺ )