HS Student Circular
International School Manila
For the week of January 12 - 17 REMINDERS:
Monday, January 12 PHOTOS
2.30 Homeroom Parents/Students who ordered photos please don’t forget
to send payment. The HS Office will only accept check
Tuesday, January 13 payments. Please make the check payable to PHOTO
7.00 PTA Bearcat Welcome (LT) CONCEPTS STUDIO.
9.30 HS New Parent Coffee (LT)
SENIOR CLASS RINGS
Wednesday, January 14 Sign up for orders are still ongoing at the HS Office. If you
Student Late Start already ordered, Please don’t forget to pay for your class
Gr.12 Grad Gown Fitting ring! Payments should be done at the Cashiers Office.
Thursday, January 15 EVENT:
IB 12 Final EE Due
11.30 – 12.00 New Student Roundup (LT) The High School Administration and PTA would like to invite
the Parents of our New Students to come and join us for
Friday, January 16 coffee on Tuesday, January 13 at 9.30 am at the Little
2nd Season Pre-IASAS Theater. This will give us a chance to welcome Parents to
Swimming/Tennis (ISM)/Rugby the ISM community. We hope to see you there!!
Saturday, January 17 EVENT:
IASAS Golf Exchange (ISB) What : ISM’s University Kickoff
2nd Season Pre-IASAS
When: Monday, February 2nd
Swimming/Tennis (ISM)/Rugby
GK Field Trip Time: 5-7pm
Come hear details about higher education opportunists in
the UK, Australia, Canada, Malaysia/Singapore, and the
United States. We will have representatives from each of
Dates to Remember
the educational systems discussing the variety of
opportunities available.
Jan 19: Printed report card distribution
Jan 20: IB 11 Biol H Field Trip (IRRI) The program is open to the entire ISM community and I
Jan 21: IB 12 Math Studies Project DUE strongly encourage all juniors to attend with at least one
parent.
Jan 20: IB 11 Biol H Field Trip (IRRI)
Jan 21: IB 12 Math S/H Portfolio DUE More detail will follow in next weeks News Flash
Jan 22: IB 12 Math S/H Portfolio DUE
Jan 23 – 31: THIMUN (Hague) CONGRATULATIONS:
*Antheia Rae for her acceptance to Central Saint Martin’s
College
*Kamran Ahmad for his Conditional Acceptance At
Edinburgh (U.K.) and Bristol University!
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From the Guidance Office:
DATE ACTIVITY
January 20, 2009 Oxbridge summer academic
High School Guidance Office programs presentation
11:25 am - 12:05 pm
January 24, 2009
LT, AMR, ES Gym SAT
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
February 2, 2009
Fine Arts Theater College Night for Parents
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dear Parents:
This week your son/daughter received their results from the PSAT they took in October. These results contain a great deal of
valuable information that I hope you will take the time to read. I have found, however, that questions do arise, so I will try to
anticipate them with this letter. If you study the enclosed score report and this letter, your questions should be answered.
The PSAT is a good practice test to help prepare for the SAT I, but colleges do not use the PSAT for admissions purposes.
The PSAT is actually designed for juniors; however, we also give it for practice to tenth graders. The only results that count
toward the National Merit competition are those from the junior year.
Now, take a look at the Score Report sheet. Add a 0 to each score, critical reading, mathematics, and writing. For example, a
50 critical reading and 62 mathematics, and 55 writing on the PSAT equate to a 500 critical reading and 620 mathematics, and
a 550 writing on the SAT I that combine for a total of 1670. Often there is as much as a hundred point increase between the
PSAT and the first SAT I at the end of the junior year. I suggest that students plan to take the SAT I two or three times.
To truly utilize the value of the PSAT I encourage all students to take their test booklets and review the questions they
answered incorrectly. The “Improve Your Skills” section gives you a personalized analysis of your areas of weakness as well
as specific suggestions for how to improve.
Because your high school student took the PSAT/NMSQT, she/he has FREE access to My College QuickStart™, a free online
personalized planning kit based on their test results. Students are able to take the next steps towards college with these
unique features. The information and answers your child provided when they took the test are incorporated into this useful tool,
and it presents their data back to them in four main parts:
• My Online Score Report- an enhanced score report that allows students to review each test question, the
student’s answer, and the correct answer with answer explanations.
• My SAT Study Plan- a customized SAT study plan based on student PSAT/NMSQT test performance, highlighting
skills for review and practice.
• My College Matches- A starter list of colleges based on the student’s state and indicated choice of major.
• My Major and Career Matches- Major and career matches that are compatible with the student’s general interests
and personality type.
Access is available using the access code printed on the student’s paper score report, and the tool can be utilized throughout
high school. Using My College QuickStart together with your child is a great way to introduce and guide your child through
important aspects of the college-going process. Visit www.collegeboard.com\quickstart.
The most important thing to remember is not to place too much emphasis on any one test. Colleges consider more than one
means of measurement when a student applies. Rigor of high school program and grades are the most important part of your
record but scores, recommendations and activities are also important. If you have questions after reading the information
contained in the Score Report, please feel free to ask your counselor.
Sincerely,
HS Guidance
1/9/2009
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From the ATHLETICS OFFICE:
PRE-IASAS and IASAS Trips:
All varsity team members for (Rugby/Touch/Swimming/Tennis/Golf/Basketball) must hand in their passports to
ATAC office by Thursday this week please to ensure all documentation requirements can be checked prior to
ticketing for the upcoming trips. Please hand in your passport to Joan/Triz or Mr. Pekin thanks.
2nd Season IASAS Send off:
On Wed Jan 28th the IASAS 2nd season lunch hosted by Bearcat Parents will be held in 1057 immediately following
the HS IASAS send of assembly. Please go to the lunch as soon as assembly is finished.
THIMUN trip:
All THIMUN delegates please submit your passport to ATAC office by this Thursday at the latest thanks. Our
THIMUN delegation depart January 23rd/24th
UPCOMING DATES:
IASAS GOLF EXCHANGE – Bangkok Jan 15-18 Rugby/Touch - SAS
IASAS RUGBY EXCHANGE – Taipei Jan 16-18 Swimming/Tennis – ISB
2nd Season IASAS – Feb 4-8 Basketball – TAS
Housing: Pre- IASAS Tennis/Swimming: We still need housing for 14 visitors for this event. If you have not
turned in your housing slip please do so asap so this can be finalized.
From the CLINIC:
TIME TO SIGN UP FOR TYPHOID VACCINATIONS
Date Price (Php)
February 11th 2009 Typherix – typhoid vaccine 795
This vaccination should be renewed every 3 years and is recommended for people who travel to endemic areas
(including many areas of the Philippines) and also for the following target individuals:
• food handlers such as dietary personnel, cooks, waiters, servers, dieticians, nutritionists
• microbiology lab technicians
• persons with intimate exposure to a documented S. Typhi. carrier or patient.
If you would like more information or you wish to sign up to receive the above vaccine, please contact the clinic on the
number/email below or call in to pick up a registration form (next to the elementary canteen). Only people with a
valid ISM ID may participate in this program.
PAYMENT FOR THESE VACCINATIONS MUST BE MADE TO THE CASHIER DEPARTMENT BY NO LATER
THAN FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY. VACCINES WILL THEN BE ORDERED AND NO FURTHER REGISTRATIONS
WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Clinic direct number: 840 8580
Email: clinic@ismanila.org
Many thanks,
Debbie Duckworth
ISM Clinic Administrator
duckworthd@ismanila.org
1/9/2009
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From the Fine Arts Office:
1/9/2009
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