IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL

REGULATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO GRADE 12

BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2018

Sixth Form at Immaculate Conception High School is more than just an opportunity to prepare for CAPE
examinations and for entry to university. Sixth form is the time when our students develop strong
leadership qualities, a greater sense of responsibility, a commitment to volunteerism as well as
dedication to hard work academically. An ICHS Sixth Former is a student leader, a role model and a
dedicated scholar. Entry to Sixth Form is therefore not automatic. Each student selected must
demonstrate that she has the potential to grow and develop these qualities. The student does not have
to be perfect but she should be someone who, over the years, has shown a regard and respect for the
values and rules of the school.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. The student must be recommended by her Grade 11 teachers as being capable of coping with
Advanced Level work and the lifestyle in Grades 12 and 13. This also means that the student’s
attitude and general conduct must be considered to have been of satisfactory standard by all her
teachers. The student will be subject to a complete review of both academic performance and
general conduct at the end of Grade 12. If the student is found to be unsatisfactory in any
aspect, she may be asked to discontinue the course.
2. The student must have the intention of spending two academic years in preparation for
CXC’S CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS (CAPE).
3. The student must have attained a high academic standard up to the present time.
4. The student should have obtained at least five (5) distinctions (Grade 1 passes) in CSEC.
5. The student must have attained Grade 1 in the CSEC General Proficiency, in the subjects she wishes
to offer at CAPE and the recommendation of the subject teacher that she has the proper
attitude.
6. The student is required to have Grade 1 or 2 in English Language CSEC General .
7. The student should be able to offer three (3) subjects for examination at CAPE as well as
Communication Studies in Grade 12 and Caribbean Studies in Grade 13.
8. The student who is permitted to do a fifth subject will be assessed in November prior to
registering for the CAPE examinations and approval granted for her to sit all five exams.

SUBJECTS
Choose three subjects from the list of subjects below. On the application form, please indicate also
your fourth and fifth choices, in case a) you are not given the subject you want or b) the combination
of subjects is not possible. After this preliminary application, an interview will be conducted soon
after the CSEC results are out in August.

ACCOUNTING HISTORY
ART INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BIOLOGY LITERATURES IN ENGLISH
CHEMISTRY MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS
COMPUTER SCIENCE MATHEMATICS
ECONOMICS PHYSICS
FOOD AND NUTRITION SOCIOLOGY
FRENCH SPANISH
GEOGRAPHY DIGITAL MEDIA

ICHS - March 26, 2018

1. Students must have Mathematics at CSEC (with Grade 1 or 2) to pursue the following courses:
Economics, Accounting, Physics, Chemistry.
2. Students who are desirous of pursuing further studies in Computer Science are encouraged to
take Mathematics at CAPE.
3. Students are also strongly advised to give sufficient thought to College and University
requirements as well as requirements in careers and professions when choosing their subjects.

PROCEDURES FOR ADMITTANCE TO GRADE 12

Applications to Grade 12 are processed in two parts. After the application forms are received, an initial
meeting of all subject teachers is held before the end of the school year, to discuss each applicant’s
academic ability, aptitude, attitude towards work and conduct.

 Soon after the CSEC results are out, INTERVIEWS will be held with each applicant and her
parent/guardian. Interviews this year will be held on Monday, August 20, 2018 from 8:30 to
11:30am.
 After all applicants are interviewed, a LIST of those accepted to Grade 12 will be posted outside
the Front Office on Monday, August 27, 2018, after 9:00 am.

 Each applicant whose name appears on the list is to COLLECT A G12 PACKAGE at the front office
on Monday, August 27, 2018, between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
 The school fee for Grade 12 for 2018-2019 remains at forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000.00)
and is to be paid using the Student Card.
 A student will be considered admitted to Grade 12 only after the fee has been paid. THE FEE IS TO
BE PAID BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29.

UNIFORM
The uniform differs from that of the rest of the school and consists of a blue jacket with a white A-line
skirt, low-heeled black shoes and white socks. Each student is required to have at least two complete
outfits and be in uniform by Friday, September 21, 2018. A sketch of the uniform (along with the
booklist) will be included in the Grade 12 Package.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Sixth Form students are required to observe faithfully all the School rules and regulations as set out in
the Student Handbook. The Advanced level programme is an intense course of study and students are
expected to work diligently and consistently. Skipping classes, absenteeism and a lack of a seriousness
of purpose will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the programme.

HANDBOOK
On admission to Sixth Form, students will receive a handbook that has been specially prepared for them.

ORIENTATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

On Friday, August 31, 2018, the students accepted to Grade 12, along with their parents are to attend a
meeting from 1:00p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

START OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR

If the student is accepted to sixth form, school will begin on Monday, September 3, 2018.
 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL
REGISTRATION FOR GRADE 12 ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 – 2019
 This form is to be completed and returned to your Homeroom Teacher by Thursday, April 12, 2018.
 Submission of this form after Thursday, April 12, 2018, will attract a fine of $500.
 No form will be accepted after Friday, May 11, 2018.
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NAME OF STUDENT____________________________________________________

PRESENT GRADE & ROOM NO. ___________________________________________

I WISH TO CHOOSE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS IN THIS ORDER OF PREFERENCE BECAUSE I WOULD LIKE TO
PURSUE A CAREER IN THE FIELD OF:

______________________________________________________________________________________
(State Career, Profession or Area of work)
ACCOUNTING HISTORY
ART INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BIOLOGY LITERATURES IN ENGLISH
CHEMISTRY MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS
COMPUTER SCIENCE MATHEMATICS
ECONOMICS PHYSICS
FOOD AND NUTRITION SOCIOLOGY
FRENCH SPANISH
GEOGRAPHY DIGITAL MEDIA
THE THREE SUBJECTS I WISH TO DO AT ADVANCED LEVEL IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE (AS WELL AS MY FOURTH
AND FIFTH CHOICES) ARE:

1. _____________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________
MY CSEC SUBJECTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
SUBJECTS GRADES (to be filled in by the School)
1. __________________________ ____________________
2. __________________________ ____________________
3. __________________________ ____________________
4. __________________________ ____________________
5. __________________________ ____________________
6. __________________________ ____________________
7. __________________________ ____________________
8. __________________________ ____________________
9. __________________________ ____________________
10. __________________________ ____________________
11. __________________________ ____________________
Please attach to this form a copy of the results of any CSEC exams already done
I will comply with the regulations for admission to the Grades 12 and 13 Academic Course.

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SIGNATURE OF STUDENT CONTACT NUMBER DATE
I have read the Regulations for Admission to Grades 12 and 13 and I endorse all the above for my
daughter/ward _____________________________. I am willing to comply with the Rules and Regulations.

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NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN DATE

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SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT NUMBER (S) OF PARENT/GUARDIAN