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Pre-DP Parents evening
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LIKED… Team building spirit Beautiful scenery Games Food The campfire
Swimming Nice tutors General atmosphere
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NOT SO KEEN ON.. Long hike Cramped tent The colour of the lake water
Too close to civilization Too far from the bus stop
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PRE-DP YEAR Foundation year – orientation to IB
A minimum of 28 courses Can select additional courses from the Finnish side (timetabling/space?) Making the grade: SL = 7 HL = 8 Dedicated study week SEN? Retests – after each period Upgrade tests – on – can upgrade any grade in any subject
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT Teachers will provide subject-specific study skills
Support lessons may be available IB students are happy to help! IB coordinator and opo (Mikko Saxberg) offer guidance Motivational issues are always worth discussing The welfare team will help deal with issues/concerns
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IB CHOICES Subject choices should be made in March
A second parents evening will be held on 21.3 to focus on this decision IB course tray depends upon numbers – a minimum of seven Clashes are inevitable and cannot be helped!
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CONTACT WITH THE HOME We welcome a close working relationship with parents If there are matters of concern we´ll contact you – please do the same! Wilma is an easy forum for day-to-day contact We share your commitment to promoting happy, healthy, and balanced formative years
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SOME ISSUES RAISED SO FAR…
Homework Learning platforms FIBS Booklist University choices Parental role
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IB MISSION The IB encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right
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IB PROGRAMME
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IB IN A NUTSHELL 6 subjects 3 HL and 3 SL
4 test weeks + 1 set of mocks 100 hours of TOK 150 hours of CAS 4000 word Extended Essay Points: is above average and 35 will get students into ”good” universities
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