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ISM MISSION STATEMENT
We will work with you and your child to do everything we can to ensure that he/she becomes an academically successful, internationally-minded, caring person and a motivated learner able to communicate effectively using two or more languages and well prepared for the challenges of an ever-changing world.
ISM GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1. STUDENTS Children’s learning and their well-being will be the focus of all our decisions and activities. We will do all we can to help our students develop their abilities to the highest level of their potential. 2. ENVIRONMENT We will provide a physical and intellectual environment, which is nurturing, stimulating, healthy and safe for children and staff, creating an optimal setting for excellence in teaching and learning. 3. CURRICULUM We will choose and develop curricula, which are meaningful, challenging and internationally recognized, and which provide the academic continuity to support the key elements of our Mission Statement at each stage of development. 4. ENRICHMENT We will enhance and enrich our students’ learning by actively encouraging and supporting their participation in a wide variety of sporting, creative and cultural activities and events, which will develop existing talent and provide opportunities for new experiences.
5. RELATIONSHIPS We will learn to live and work individually and together, cultivating strong, caring relationships between students, staff and parents, which are founded on integrity, mutual respect, intercultural understanding and a commitment to peaceful and productive resolution of conflict. 6. COMMUNICATION Acknowledging the importance of excellent communication skills, we will teach our students to interact and communicate effectively with multiple audiences in more than one language and through a variety of modes. 7. SERVICE We will engage our students in meaningful community service projects, which will lead to reflection and personal growth and where they can demonstrate the school’s values in real life situations and take an active role in making their world a better place. 8. IMPROVEMENT We will support a process of continual improvement in our school. Recognizing that we live in a changing world, we will regularly assess and reflect on our practices, always striving to implement better and more effective ways to accomplish our Mission.
Recognition
• Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds
• IGCSE is taken in over 160 countries and more than 10 000 schools • Recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide • 2 year programme offering sound preparation for the rigour of IB
Learner Profile The Cambridge IGCSE approach supports the 'ISM Guiding Principles', helping us to develop students who are: • Confident • Responsible • Reflective • Innovative • Engaged
Information taken from www.cie.org.uk
Assessment CIE Internal Assessment
• Orals in March for Foreign Languages
• Coursework in Art, Music, Drama, PE during the 2nd year until March
CIE External Assessment
• Exams in April, May and June
• ISM mock exams in January
Grading: A* to U
Results: August
IGCSEs at ISM • English Language and English Literature • Other 1st Languages • Foreign Languages • History • Geography • Sciences (Double Award) • Mathematics Then a choice of one of the following options: Class 10: Class 11: Art Art Music Music Drama ICT PE PE ICT
The Final Exam
Students have a minimum of 8 weeks to develop process work based on a theme sent from Cambridge. Past themes have included:
• Spikes and Thorns
• Concealed
• Roadside Incident
• Dance
• Twisted and Knotted
Students may work in any media they desire as long as they show process work.
The Critical Study
Students choose an artist or designer to use for their study. They need to view the work first-hand which involves visiting an exhibition or working with the artist. They may produce a project as an essay, a journal, a visual project, a presentation or a series of art works. All research must be cited. Written work should include 1,500-2000 words. This work is assessed by Cambridge.
Work by Wang Guangyi
Assessment Criteria
Specific assessment criteria that are used throughout the two years: AO1 Gathering, recording, research and investigation (20%) (a) Investigate and research a variety of appropriate sources
(b) Record and analyze information from direct observation and/or other sources and personal experience
AO2 Exploration and development of ideas (20%) (a) Explore a range of visual and/or other ideas by manipulating images (b) Show a development of ideas through appropriate processes
AO3 Organisation and relationships of visual and/or other forms (20%) (a) Organise and use visual and/or other forms effectively to express ideas (b) Make informed aesthetic judgments by recognizing the effect of relationships between visual and/or other forms AO4 Selection and control of materials, media and processes (20%) (a) Show exploration and experimentation with appropriate materials (b) Select and control appropriate media and processes, demonstrating practical, technical and expressive skills and intentions AO5 Personal vision and presentation (20%) (a) Show personal vision and commitment through an interpretative and creative response (b) Present an informed response through personal evaluation, reflection and critical thinking
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IGCSE ENGLISH – FIRST LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Mr Simon Thom HOD
Mr Keith Oxley
Mr Aaron McCarthy
Ms Carmel Arcus
FIRST LANGUAGE ENGLISH & ENGLISH LITERATURE
• Two separate qualifications taught in an integrated way.
• All students are expected to be entered for both First Language (Extended) and Literature.
• Both courses are assessed by 2 final exams taken in Year 11 (4 in total).
• The courses aim to develop to the highest potential the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• The courses are an excellent preparation for IB English A: Language and Literature and English A: Literature, which build upon the linguistic, literary and critical skills fostered in the IGCSE.
ASSESSMENT
• Assessment Breakdown –Final exam papers • Language – 2 x 2hr exams • Reading Passages – extended response, language analysis, and
summary – 50% • Directed Writing and Composition – discursive task followed by a
composition either narrative or descriptive style – 50% • Literature – 2 x 2hr exams • Prose and Poetry – 2 essays on novel and poems – choice of
literature essay or passage-based questions (closed book) – 50% • Drama (45 mins) and Unseen ( 75 mins) • I essay on the play studied (open book)and 1 essay on choice of
unseen poem or prose extract – 50%
SKILLS
• LANGUAGE – the focus is on developing skills such as drafting and redrafting, technical accuracy and proofreading, as well as directed writing, language analysis, summary, and composition. Students refine how they write reflectively and discursively and improve the planning, drafting and redrafting process, developing their writing skills in terms of content and style; introduction to close critical analysis and a variety of text-types.
• LITERATURE – the focus is on reading, interpreting and analysing literature from different genres – poetry, drama, and novels as well as independent reading. Students explore how to analyse novels and poetry, using the appropriate literary terminology and structuring effective literature essays on these two literary genres.
Mission
• International GCSE: texts in both language and literature from a variety of sources and cultures
• Language proficiency a strong focus
• Critical thinking about issues relating to identity, culture, change; preparing students for IB and 'ever-changing world'.
ISM Mission statement and Languages
• Promote the importance of French as the principal language of Monaco, the importance of Mother tongue studies for the future IB Diploma and the advantages of being multilingual and internationally minded
• Communication
• Set clear and challenging targets for all students in reading, speaking and writing
• Track progress towards achieving objectives
IGCSE First Language
French, German and Russian
• Final exam in May 2019
• PAPER 1: Reading 2 hours 50%
• Part 1: Read and answer questions
• Part 2: Compare two texts ( 250 words)
• PAPER 2: Writing 2 hours 50%
• Part 1: Argumentative writing (350 words min.)
• Part 2: Narrative or descriptive writing (350 words min.)
IGCSE Foreign Language
• French • Spanish
Final exam in May 2019 (Year 10)
• PAPER 1: LISTENING 45 min. 25 % • PAPER 2: READING 1 hour 25 % • PAPER 3: INDIVIDUAL ORAL 15 min. 25 % • PAPER 4: WRITING 1hour 15 25 %
Humanities: Geography and History
Mr Neville Carley
Mr. David Crowe
Mr. David Pennick
Mr Steven Graham
Mrs Erika Costa Li
Mr. Samuel Laurence
Ms. Helen Pugh
Ms. Hannah Gettel
Curriculum Content: Geography - Population and Migration, Settlement and Urbanisation, Food production, Industry, Tourism, Energy and Water, Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Rivers, Coasts, Weather, Climate and Natural Vegetation, Development, Environmental risks of economic development. History - The League of Nations, International Relations 1919-39, Russia 1905-41, Origins of the Cold War, American containment in Asia and Cuba, Soviet control over Eastern Europe 1948-89, Events in the Gulf 1970-2000.
IGCSE Geography and History
IGCSE Geography and History
Help students to become "academically successful" people by: • focusing on the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the
IGCSE exams and in preparation for the IB • using Plato and regular assignment grading to track performance
against IGCSE Mark schemes and providing regular feedback
Help students to become "internationally minded" people by: • using Case Studies from around the world to develop their knowledge
and skills, and encouraging students to research and investigate a range of international issues
IGCSE Geography and History
Help students to become "motivated" learners by: • using a variety of approaches to learning which encourage students develop
their knowledge and skills, providing individual support when necessary, and by promoting independence
Help students to "communicate effectively" by: • showing them how to analyse and use a wide variety of methods of
communication across all three subjects
Help students to be "well prepared for the challenges of an ever-changing world" by: • demonstrating the importance of problem solving skills and independent
learning throughout the course
Tracking and supporting students in
IGCSE Geography and History
• Regular written and verbal feedback given on assignments to inform students of their progress and how to improve
• Past paper assignments for homework and in class to track progress in acquiring the knowledge and skills
Tutorials are held after school for students who need more individual
support
IGCSE ICT & ISM Mission
"Academically Successful"
75.3% Worldwide Passrate at C or
above
Students prepared through systematic
Year 9 ICT & Computing lessons
"Communicate effectively"
The very essence of ICT
Creating documents, presentations,
websites, evaluating information etc.
"The challenges of an ever-
changing world"
Technology is the driving power
behind our 'ever-changing world'
Preparing students for the work place
with real applicable skills relevant to
their lives
Tracking Student Learning
Practical element (60%)
Theory element (40%)
Past paper preparation
Monthly in-class assessment
Individual feedback verbally & using Plato
Support for Students
Plato
www.teach-ict.com
www.ictlounge.com
www.cie.org
Additional support sessions available at lunch times or after school by appointment
Mathematics
• Mr T Manak (Head of Department)
• Mrs J Carter
• Mrs S Parks
• Miss C Dupont
• Miss K Pepper
• Number
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Probability and Statistics
• Investigation and Modeling
Aims • Develop a foundation of mathematical skills, appropriate to continued learning
and applicable to other subjects and to the real world • Develop methods of problem solving • Interpret mathematical results and understand their significance • Develop patience and persistence in solving problems • Develop a positive attitude towards mathematics which encourages enjoyment,
fosters confidence and promotes enquiry and further learning • Appreciate the beauty and power of mathematics • Appreciate the difference between mathematical proof and pattern spotting • Appreciate the interdependence of different branches of mathematics and the
links with other disciplines • Appreciate the international aspect of mathematics, its cultural and historical
significance and its role in the real world • Read mathematics and communicate the subject in a variety of ways. • And last but not least….. • Enjoy it! Maybe even have some fun!
The Curriculum - 0607
•Extended or Core
•Three written papers:
•Excellent Preparation for rigour of further study
•Investigations and modeling as preparation for IB Internal Assessment •Develops skills in using technology for problem solving •Develops Exam taking techniques
Exam Structure
Core Curriculum Grades G – C Available
Extended Curriculum Grades E – A* Available
Paper 1 Short response questions No calculator 25% of final Grade
Paper 2 Short Response Questions No Calculator 20% of final grade
Paper 3 Medium to Long Response Questions Graphing Calculator required 60% of final grade
Paper 4 Medium to Long Response Questions Graphing Calculator required 60% of final grade
Paper 5 One investigation Graphing Calculator required 15% of final grade
Paper 6 One investigation and one modeling Graphing Calculator required 20% of final grade
How you can help
•Discuss mathematics at home. •Help your child manage deadlines •Don’t give your child a genetic “get out” clause. •Ensure homework is done independently. •Discuss resilience and persistence. •Emphasis learning through failure and mistakes. •Encourage students to use school support classes. •The learning is NOT in the destination but in the journey. It’s
not just about the answer.
IGCSE
Coordinated SCIENCE Ms Habiba Taouche - Chemistry
Mrs Natasha Chisholm - Chemistry Mrs Shawna Parks – Coordinated Science Mrs Marianne Ridley - Physics Mr Patrick Smullen - Biology Ms Kate Bellia - Biology
YEAR 10 – YEAR 11: All students are studying Coordinated Science, Double Award (0654). Final decision after Year 11 Mock Exam in January 2018 – Core or Extended. The grades awarded for Co-ordinated Science are double grades. Core curriculum – Grades C to G Extended curriculum - Grades A* to G Assessment: End-of-topic test, based on Past Papers Laboratory reports Homework on a weekly basis Weekly tutorials in Science
Drama and the Mission
ACADEMICALLY SUCCESSFUL ensuring coursework is
submitted at the highest standard possible
INTERNATIONALLY MINDED through studying practitioners
and repertoire from around the world
CARING INDIVIDUAL through collaborative work
MOTIVATED LEARNER ensuring rehearsals continue
outside of school
COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY both verbally and written, as
themselves and as a character to an audience
Teaching and Student Support
•Manipulate and use their voice
•Use movement and gesture
•Build and portray a character
•Design and use space
•Create their own powerful pieces in response to a stimulus
Practical
•Drama terminology
•Structure an exam response
•Analyse a script
•Express their ideas in an analytical and creative manner
Written
Regular written and verbal feedback
Suitable past paper exercises
Feedback and advice to improve practical work
All grades tracked on a tracking worksheet
Assessment
Written Exam (external) – 40%
• 2hrs 30mins exam in May/June of class 11
• Explore a set script, the devising process and discuss the roles of the actor, director, designer in creating a piece of theatre.
Coursework (internal) – 60%
• Submitted March of class 11
• Three pieces of practical coursework:
• One individual scripted piece
• One group scripted piece
• One group devised piece
Regular School Assessments
• Class and homework tasks
• Mock written exams
• Performance Tasks
Music and the Mission
INTERNATIONALLY MINDED exploring Western Classical
Tradition from 1600-present day and World Music from major
world cultures
MOTIVATED LEARNER listening to all styles; rehearsing for
performances outside of school
CARING INDIVIDUAL working to ensure successful ensemble
performances
COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY using correct terminology and express
intentions through compositions and performances
EVER-CHANGING WORLD using technology to compose and
record performances
Course Content, Student Support and Tracking
Classical Western Tradition
Baroque Period
Classical Period
Romantic Period
20th Century Music
SET WORK: Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony
World Music
African and Arab
Chinese
Indian
Indonesian
Japanese
Latin American
Exercises/Support
Music Theory(ABRSM)
Composition
Performance
Student Study Guide
Priority use of Music room during breaks
Use of tracking workbook
Assessment
Listening Exam (external) – 40%
•1hr 15mins exam in May/June of class 11
•Aural awareness, perception, discrimination of Western Music
• Identify and comment on music from different cultures
•Knowledge and understanding of one World Focus and one Western Set Work
Coursework (internal) – 60%
•Submitted March of class 11
•Performance – 30%
•One solo performance
•One ensemble performance
•Composition – 30%
•Two contrasting pieces
Regular School Assessments
• Class and homework tasks
• Listening tests
• Composition exercises
•Performance assessments
•Music Theory exercises
•Mock listening exam
1. Factors affecting performance
2. Health, safety and training
3. Reasons and opportunities for participation in physical activity
1. Games activities 2. Gymnastic activities 3. Dance activities 4. Athletic activities 5. Outdoor and adventurous activities 6. Swimming 7. Combat activities
THEORY PRACTICAL
‘’Sport remains a great metaphor for life's more difficult lessons’’
Susan Casey, former swimmer & Editor Sports Illustrated
1. Factors affecting performance
2. Health, safety and training
3. Reasons and opportunities for participation in physical activity
1. Games activities 2. Gymnastic activities 3. Dance activities 4. Athletic activities 5. Outdoor and adventurous activities 6. Swimming 7. Combat activities
THEORY PRACTICAL
“Sport remains a great metaphor for life's more difficult lessons” Susan Casey, former swimmer & editor Sports Illustrated
IGCSE PE & ISM Values
Academically Successful
Prepared though PE from Early Years to Secondary
School
1. Factors affecting performance
2. Health, safety and training
3. Reasons and opportunities for participation in physical activity
1. Games activities 2. Gymnastic activities 3. Dance activities 4. Athletic activities 5. Outdoor and adventurous activities 6. Swimming 7. Combat activities
THEORY PRACTICAL
“Sport remains a great metaphor for life's more difficult lessons” Susan Casey, former swimmer & editor Sports Illustrated
IGCSE PE & ISM Values
Motivated Learners
The importance of motivation in order to be
successful in sport
1. Factors affecting performance
2. Health, safety and training
3. Reasons and opportunities for participation in physical activity
1. Games activities 2. Gymnastic activities 3. Dance activities 4. Athletic activities 5. Outdoor and adventurous activities 6. Swimming 7. Combat activities
THEORY PRACTICAL
“Sport remains a great metaphor for life's more difficult lessons” Susan Casey, former swimmer & editor Sports Illustrated
IGCSE PE & ISM Values
Communicate Effectively
Well structured, concise answers On the sports field with team-mates and as a sports coach
1. Factors affecting performance
2. Health, safety and training
3. Reasons and opportunities for participation in physical activity
1. Games activities 2. Gymnastic activities 3. Dance activities 4. Athletic activities 5. Outdoor and adventurous activities 6. Swimming 7. Combat activities
THEORY PRACTICAL
“Sport remains a great metaphor for life's more difficult lessons” Susan Casey, former swimmer & editor Sports Illustrated
IGCSE PE & ISM Values
Internationally Minded
Opportunities for participation in sport depend on where you
come from
Assessment, Tracking & Support
60% 40%
THEORY Final Exam Section A: Multiple short answer questions Section B: 3 long answer questions …from each of the 3 units they have studied.
PRACTICAL
Ongoing Assessment
Part 1: (50%)
4 practical activities from 2 of the 7 categories
Part 2: (10%)
Analysis of performance in 1 of their 4 chosen practical activities
THEORY PRACTICAL
FINAL ASSESSMENT
• Regular end of topic tests - based on past exam questions. • Performance in the practical activities is assessed continuously - Individual
feedback is given to students regularly.
TRACKING AND SUPPORT
Year 11 Internship
Work Experience • Two weeks
• After IGCSE exams (in June)
• Students and family find suitable placements (Monaco/France/elsewhere)
• Each student presents a power point during IB induction days in June
Benefits • Develop existing talents and
provide opportunities for new experiences and personal growth
• Give an insight into todays working environment and help inform decisions for the future
• Useful for applications/essential for some
University Counselling
• Groupwork to highlight the huge range of choices available internationally. Differences and research tools are discussed.
• Individual University presentations within school.
• Individual meetings with students to discuss ideas (January/February) – parents welcome.
Open door for questions anytime!
• English: [email protected]
• Modern Languages: [email protected]
• French: [email protected]
• Science: [email protected]
• Mathematics: [email protected]
• Humanities: [email protected]
• PE & Sport Science: [email protected]
• Music & Drama: [email protected]
• University Counseling/CAS/Internship: [email protected]
• IT Coordinator: [email protected]
• IGCSE Coordinator: [email protected]
• Art: [email protected]
• Head of Secondary: [email protected]
Heads of Department