Grade 11 Parents

Orientation
XS IB Diploma Program (Cohort 6)
June 03, 2015

Kenneth Oneal
S. Gan
kennethsgan@xs.edu.ph
XS IBDP Coordinator

Grade 11 IBDP
Teachers
XS IB Diploma Program (Cohort 6)
June 03, 2015

GROUP 1
James Nicolay
Corren Marcelo
Cheska Cruz
GROUP 2
Pinky Liu
Daisy Zhou
JC Gloria

GROUP 3

GROUP 4

Gary Garcia

Dece Guillermo

Joaine Marquez

Dandi Lopez

Luis Marcelo

Eugene Quijano

Geoffrey MercadoTOK

Alan Beraquit

Kaycee Bernardino

Manchester Sy

John Cheng

Bernadette Leobrera

GROUP 5
May Hernandez
Grace Manatad
Ferdie Aguila

CLE
Iris San Gil
Joel Hofilena

Joanne Casanova
GROUP 6
Carmela Angeles

MODULAR
Rhea Gallenito

GUIDANCE
Robert Bonifacio
Cathy Lauengco
ODS
Mel Manahan

Deidre Morales
TOK
Djai Rugeria
Ronald Demegillo

Glenn Gomez

IB Office
Mayette Rocafort

IB Grading System
Score

Rating

Other Information

Excellent

Very Good

Minimum Passing
24/28
Score

Good

Satisfactory

Mediocre

Poor

Very Poor

No grade

Maximum Score

45

Why: 6 subjects x
42 + 3
7 points
Maximum Bonus Points
(Combined TOK & EE)

Conditions for IB Diploma

1. At least 12 points have been gained on
the 3 higher level courses (min. of 4/HL).
At least 9 points have been gained on the
3 standard level courses (min. of 3/SL).
2. A grade of at least a D in TOK or EE.
3. Not proven guilty of any academic
dishonesty/malpractice.
4. An approved CAS program has been
completed.

Semester & Annual Awards

Performance
Academic
Excellence

At least sum of 38

First
Honors

At least sum of 33

Second
Honors

At least sum of 30

No grade lower than

5 in all subjects
No grade lower than
5 in all subjects

No grade lower than

4 in all subjects

Conduct & Effort

(Including Homeroom)

Others

At least a
V

No disciplinary
status, complete
CAS & EE, at least a
B in TOK

At least a
V

No disciplinary
status, complete
CAS & EE, at least a
C in TOK

At least a
V

No disciplinary
status, complete
CAS & EE, at least a
C in TOK

Note: Complete in Extended Essay and an "A" in TOK will merit an additional two (2)
points. Complete in Extended Essay and a "B" in TOK will merit an additional one (1) point.

XS IBDP Assessments Scheme

Performance
Task

Exams

XS IBDP
Subjects

EE & CAS

TOK, Modular,
CLE

Semestral

Annual

Semestral

Semestral

(but with
semestral
requirements)

Semestral

Other Concerns
Concern

Response

School Hours

7:30-4:00 Academic Periods

NOTE: PE, TOK, ECA, CAS/EE

SAA /
Graduation

SL grades < 3 require SAA

HL grades < 4 require SAA

Academic
Warning Status

Grade of 2 in 3 subjects or more

after the first semester

Switching
SL / HL

Only levels, not courses/subject

Subject to availability & teacher
recommendation
At the end of the Year 1 in IBDP

Grade 11 IB Concerns
1. The key to success in IB is Consistency. Students
should stay consistent with studies:
Students NEVER NEED to check Facebook for
announcements or updates from IB teachers
(Managebac and e-mail are used).
2 to 2.5 hours of study time is sufficient, but
students need help managing distractions
Theres always something to do: review
Chinese, read novels, practice Math, EE / CAS
2. SAT / College entrance reviews can help, but should
not come at the expense of studies and balanced
life.

How can Parents Help?

1. Help him develop and stick to a reasonable study
schedule, It may be helpful to ask him to spend one
hour of study time offline.
Self-Management Skills (organization, resilience,
motivation, manage distractions)
Grit - passion & determination to achieve a longterm goal
2. Support (or join) him in his CAS activities, and ask
him what he is learning about himself and the world
through these experiences.
3. Share your real life experiences (the good and the
bad!), especially in regards to friendship,
college, and career.

CAS
CREATIVITY

Arts, and other

experiences that
involve creative
thinking.

ACTION

Physical exertion
contributing to a
healthy lifestyle.

SERVICE

An unpaid and
voluntary exchange for
underprivileged
communities.

Creativity, Action, Service

1. Purposeful activities with significant
outcomes.
2. Tasks should push the student beyond
comfort zones.
3. Thoughtful consideration, especially in
planning and reflecting.
4. Students should be supervised by an
adult (not related to the student), who can
attest to the students CAS involvement.

SY Calendar at a Glance
Date
Sept. 09
Oct. 12-27

Activity
Mid-Semester PTS Conference
1st Semester Exams (Saturdays included)

Nov. 24

1st Semester PTS Conference

Jan. 19

Mid-2nd Semester PTS Conference

Feb. 22 Mar.11

2nd Semester Exams (Saturdays included)

International Opportunities
1. Hosting of student/s from abroad:
An opportunity for enriching cultural exchange
between students and families:
2 students from St. Aloysius College, Australia
- from June 20-23, July 9-10
1 student from France - from July 15September 15
2. G11 students are encouraged to join IB XCE
in April 2016.
Those assigned to XCE: Beijing are required to
join the IB XCE program.

Final Reminders
G11 IBDP Students should report to the
Sports Center Function Room on June 8,
2015, 7:30 AM.

XS IBDP Office
New office, same venue on the 4th floor of
the Main High School building
Tel# 723-0481 loc. 245 / 219

Grade 11 Parents
Orientation
XS IB Diploma Program (Cohort 6)
June 03, 2015