5th and 2ndeLEBANESE BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

5th & 2nde Lebanese Baccalaureate

program

IB 1IB 1

(requires a foreign

passport)

66thth & 1ère & 1ère

ScientificScientific

Lebanese BacLebanese Bac

General General SciencesSciences

Lebanese Lebanese BacBac

66thth & 1ère & 1ère

HumanitiesHumanities

Lebanese BacLebanese Bac

Life Life

SciencesSciences

Lebanese Lebanese BacBac

Economics & Economics & SociologySociology

Lebanese BacLebanese Bac

HumanitiesHumanities

Lebanese Lebanese BacBac

CPPCPP

Grade 11Grade 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

5th 2nde

H/W Coef.Min. Grade for

Hum. Sc.

H/W Coef.Min. Grade for

Hum. Sc.

Math 5 2 65 70 5 2 65 70Biology 2 2 60 70 2 2 60 70Chemistry 3.5 2 60 70 3.5 2 60 70Physics 3.5 2 60 70 3.5 2 60 70Arabic 5 2 70 65 5 2 70 65English 6 2 70 65 4 1 65 65French 2 1 60 60 6 2 70 65Hist., Geo., Civ. 4 3 70 60 4 3 70 60Eco. & Soc. 2 2 70 60 2 2 70 60Art 1 1 65 65 1 1 65 65Drama 1 1 65 65 1 1 65 65Music 1 1 65 65 1 1 65 65PE 2 1 65 65 2 1 65 65Citizenship & CS - 1 70 70 - 1 70 70Total 38 23 40 23

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 solutionsC) 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 issuedWeek of November 25: parent teacher meetings for students with academic problemsJanuary 20 - 24 : semester 1 (mid year)examinations February 11 : Semester I report sheets issuedWeek of February 17: parent teacher meetings for students with academic problems

2013 – 2014 Academic year

Semester ISeptember 2013 – January 2014

Ends with the Mid Year cumulative exams

Semester IIFebruary 2014 – June 2014Ends with the Final Exam

cumulative exams

University Acceptance

General General SciencesSciences

LifeLife

SciencesSciencesHumanitiesHumanities

Economics Economics and and

SociologySociology

ADMISSION TO THE MAJORS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES (AUB, LAU) • FAS (All Departments)• SBA• FM• FAFS• FHS

Architecture if the 6th/1ère was scientific• FEA

Graphic Design

ADMISSION TO ALL MAJORS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES (AUB, LAU)

SCIENTIFIC TRACT ECONOMICS and HUMANITIES TRACT

How Does IC Prepare its students for University Studies

A. SAT1. 5th & 2nde 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 Guidance1. 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. GPO22. My road.com3. BLOM chabeb

D: Local guest speakers who lecture students on their current professions (your contributions are welcome )☺