P6 to Senior School Transition Morning
•Mission Statement and IB Learner Profile
•Overview of Secondary Curriculum at SSIS
•Grade 7 Form Groups
•Overview of Assessment in G7-8
•One to One MacBook Programme
•G7-8 lesson allocation
•School and Parent Communication
•Holistic Afterschool Programme and Extracurricular Activities
•Life Skills and Guidance Programme
Mission Statement and IB Learner Profile
Our Philosophy
SSIS believes in the holistic development of a resourceful, confident and independent
learner within a caring and nurturing environment to become a global citizen.
Our Vision
The realisation of a lifelong learner with strength of character and love of humanity.
Our Mission
We are committed to develop in our students a passion for life and a love for learning
through a holistic and well-balanced education.
IB Learner Profile
SSIS is an IB world school and although we do not offer the Middle Years Programme as
of 2013 we have maintained the goals of the IB Learner Profile in the Primary and
Secondary school as we develop internationally minded life long learners who are:
Inquirers,
Risk Takers,
Knowledgeable,
Principled,
Critical Thinkers,
Caring,
Communicators,
Open Minded,
Well balanced,
Reflective
Progression at SSIS
Shanghai Singapore International School (SSIS)
Age
Grade
18/19+
University
End of Grade 12
External IB DP Examinations
17/18
12
16/17
11
End of Grade 10
15/16
10
14/15
9
13/14
8
12/13
7
IB DP
External IGCSE Examinations
IGCSE
Pre IGCSE Programme
IGCSE = International
General Certificate of
Secondary Education
IBDP = International
Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme
G7-8 Pre IGCSE Curriculum
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Grade 7 and 8 consists of content aligned with the IGCSE,
which is the curriculum offered in Grade 9 and 10
The English, Maths and Science curriculum has been
adapted from the Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint
frameworks
It is Accelerated Programme which covers the 3 year scope
and sequence of these frameworks in 2 years.
All subjects are taught in form classes except Chinese which
is sett by language ability.
It has been designed to fit our local Shanghai context as
well as reflecting the needs and international nature of our
students and staff.
Students study a broad and balanced range of subjects that
lays the foundation for future success in the IGCSE
Programme.
For more information refer to the school or Cambridge website
http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/lowersec/cambridgesecondary1
Grade 7 Form Groups
Form Groups are formed in consultation involving the Junior School Grade 6
teachers, the Assistant Principal and IGCSE Coordinator.
They will be formed according to the following criteria:
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Gender balance
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Nationality and ethnicity
Potential behavioural clashes
New enrolments
First point of contact for students and parents is the Form Teacher
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Responsible for student welfare
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Friendly face first thing in the morning
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Maintains an overview of student behaviour, progress and target-setting
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Responsible for student administration (sharing information collecting reply
slips etc.)
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Presents the Life Skills programme
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Will remain with the Form Group where possible
G7-8 Periods
Subjects
G7-8: Subject
SSIS schedules a five-day timetable with eight periods of lessons each day.
Each period has a duration of 45 minutes.
Number of periods
taught each week
Subject
Languages
English
6
Chinese
5
6
5
3
3
2
2
2
Mathematics
Sciences
Humanities
Aesthetics
History
Geography
Visual Arts
Drama
Music
ICT and Computer Studies
3
Physical Education
2
Life Skills and Assembly
1
English, Chinese,
Mathematics and
Science are
considered Core
subjects.
All students are
encouraged to take
part in our
comprehensive
After School
Programme (ASP)
G7-8: Assessment
• Change to three terms instead of current four term
academic year.
• Minimum of two end of topic/unit exams in terms
one and two for each subject.
• All assessments are designed to assess the
prerequisite knowledge and skills required for the
IGCSE Programme.
• Homework-between 1hr to 1hr 30 minute per night
• At the end of term three there will be an end of year
examination.
Pre and
IGCSE
andAssessment
IGCSE GradeWeighting
Weighting
Pre IGCSE
IGCSE
IGCSE Grading
IGCSE Grade
Marks
A*
90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
50-59
E
40-49
F
30-39
G
20-29
Converting IGCSE grade to GPA
IGCSE Grade
A*
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
U
US Grade
A or N/A
A
AB
C+
C
D+
D
E/F
Equivalent GPA Score
4.0 or 4.3 (Weighted)
4.0
3.7
3.0
2.3
2.0
1.3
1.0
0.0 (IGCSE ungraded)
Each learner’s performance is benchmarked using eight IGCSE grades, A*-G.
IGCSE grades can also be easily converted to US grade weightings and GPA scores.
One to One MacBook programme
• 1st phase- all current G7-8 students
• 2nd phase- new G7, G10 and G11 students
• Rationale for one to one to 1 programme
-Increases achievement:
-Increases literacy skills
-Increases learner engagement
-Complements collaborative project -based
learning
• Student Expectations
• All students must sign an “Acceptable Use
Agreement”.
Online learning platform. SSIS moodle site
http://ilearn.ssis.asia/
For more information please refer to the 1:1 section of our website. http://www.ssis.asia/minhangcampus/student-info/laptop-programme and contact our One to One facilitator- Gwynne Jones
gwynne_jones@ssis.asia
Senior School Information Morning
School/Parent
Communication
School
and Parent Communication
• Monthly newsletter from the Principal
• Senior School newsletter
• Encouraged to use school website for general
information
• Form teacher is first point of contact
• Every subject teacher uses ilearn as an online learning
platform and resource. Guest access is open to everyone
• Subject teachers will email you if they have concerns
• Also email subject teachers if you have queries or would
like an up to date report on your childs progress.
Afterschool Programme (ASP) and Extracurriclular Activities
• Normally operates between 3.30 and 5.10pm during the weekdays
• On weekends, it normally involves Saturday mornings into the early
afternoon for specific tournaments in Sport, Model United Nations,
Robotics, Performing Arts and Maths.
• Wide range of sports and activities including SISAC and CISSA competitions,
SSIS Performers, Orchestra, Model Business in Action (MBA), Physics Club,
Study Hall, Mathelete, School Council, Mystery Club, Guitar Club etc.
• Spring excursions to Hangzhou, Anhui, Shaolin, Three Gorges Dam and
Vietnam.
• Ongoing community and service projects including Heart to Heart, Roots
and Shoots.
For more information please refer to our website
http://www.ssis.asia/golf-programme/after-school-programme
Guidance and Life Skills Programme
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Strong guidance and counseling department
3 full time counselors
Support different emotional needs of all our all students
Guide students through careers research, IGCSE, IBDP subject
selection and university application processes.
In biweekly Life Skills lessons ,each year has a theme
• G7
- Developing a ‘Sense of Self’
• G8
- Conflict Resolution
• G9
- Cross Cultural Communication
• G10 and G11
- Leadership and Stress Management
• G12
- Group Dynamics
For more information, please refer to http://www.ssis.asia/parentinformation/university-guidance-counselling
Thank you for your time this morning
Welcome to ask the Principals, Coordinators and
Heads of Department questions
If you think of a question later please email it to
the relevant member of staff.
This presentation and further information can
be found on our new school website
( http://www.ssis.asia )
Additional information
The following slides contain additional information
regarding IGCSE Subject selection in G8, the G9/10
IGCSE Programme, and the G11-12 IB Diploma
Programme.
January- March of G8- Preliminary IGCSE Subject Selection
Students choose between 8-10 IGCSE subjects they wish to study for in
G9-10
All study four Compulsory Subjects (5 IGCSE’s)
•English First Language or English -Second Language
•Chinese First language or Chinese Second Language
•Mathematics•Coordinated Science (2 IGCSES)
Can choose up to 4 more optional subjects from
•Additional Maths, Triple Science,
•Literature, History, Geography, Economics, and Global Perspectives
•Business Studies, ICT, Computer Studies, Visual Art, Music, Drama and PE
Non IGCSE English Support option
Careers Guidance in Life Skills Lessons to support students choosing the
correct IGCSE subjects for their chosen career path.
G9-10 IGCSE Programme
• Internationally recognised qualifications
• Students choose between 8-10 IGCSE
subjects
• English, Chinese, Maths and Science are
compulsory subjects
• Choice of higher level maths and science
options as well as humanities and
creative subjects
• All subjects are taught through the
medium of English, with the exception of
Chinese
• At the end of G10, students sit for
externally assessed exams in each
subject.
For more information refer to the school http://www.ssis.asia/minhang-campus/curriculum/seniorschool/igcse or Cambridge IGCSE website
http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/middlesec/igcse/overview
International Baccaulette Diploma Programme (IBDP)
• Academically rigorous pre university
curriculum for 16-19 years olds
• Prepares students for success at university
and life beyond
• The programme aims to educate the
whole person, helping students to become
independent, caring and critical thinkers.
• Students study six subjects selected from
the subject groups shown to the right
• Student must also complete an Extended
Essay, Theory of Knowledge and
Community and Service requirements
• SSIS offers both the IB Diploma
Programme and the IB Certificate course
to students.
For more information and a list of Universities our graduates have been accepted to
please refer to http://www.ibo.org/diploma/ and our website
http://www.ssis.asia/minhang-campus/curriculum/senior-school/university-