Grade 10 Academic Planning Presentation Feb. 2016

ACS ATHENS Academic Planning for Grade 10 students

Choosing the Best-Fit academic path Authentic

Learning, Academic Scores, a diverse student profile!

College !

Designing

Make the Best Fit Academic Choices

Setting the Foundation:

Concrete Learning through the various academic programs offered at ACS Athens.

Academic Options

A successful student profile requires an ACS Athens High School Diploma which may include any or none of the following: 

The IB diploma

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Some IB diploma courses

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Some Advanced Placement (AP) courses

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The ACS Scholar’s Diploma

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Some ACS Athens Authentic courses

Academic Options → College Planning UK

USA 

Most challenging program

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Top universities – most challenging program

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Mixed courses

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Best fit

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Skipping entry level courses – College credit

Range of universities – combination of programs

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Specialized / Mixed programs

Options & Planning

ACS Athens HS Diploma + Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 

One- year college preparatory courses

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Syllabus for these courses is approved by the College Board

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Students write at the end of the year (May) a standardized exam.

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Grades are awarded on a scale of 0-5.

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Students scoring a 4 and above may receive an equivalent college credit

Our AP Course selection 2016-2017 AP course offerings 

AP Calculus

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AP Environmental Science

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AP Spanish Language

Admission to AP courses • No application is required • Meet prerequisites as per Program of Studies.

AP Examinations 

Standardized examinations in May

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Students can take an exam in any subject without having taken the respective AP course

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Students have the choice to report their exam score to Colleges.

The IB Diploma Program -A two- year program which prepares

students to take standardized exams at the end of the second year.

-IBO sets the Diploma requirements, designs course curriculum and regulates assessment

IBO Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

IB DP requirements- Our Course Offerings The Core of the program: Complete all 

Theory of Knowledge Essay (max 1,600 words)

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Extended Essay

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Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) (Complete a project related to those three concepts)

(max 4,000 words)

The 6 subjects: Complete 5 courses, one from each of the first 5 subject areas, any of the first 4 areas. At least 3 out of 6 must be at High Level and 3 at Standard Level. 

Studies in Language and Literature (English L, English L&L, Greek L&L, Self-taught)

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Language Acquisition (Spanish, Arabic)

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Individuals and Societies (Economics, History, Psychology, Business Management)

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Sciences (Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems

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Mathematics (Mathematics HL, Mathematics SL, Math Studies SL)

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Arts (Visual Arts, Theater)

plus 1 course from Arts or from

and Societies)

Assessment in the IB Diploma 

IB course assessment scale: 1-7

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IB Essay assessment scale: E-A

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Two types of assessment: Internal and External

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Maximum IB Diploma points: 45 (42 from the 6 courses and 3 points from TOK and EE; CAS is not awarded any points)

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Minimum points for the Diploma: 24 provided student achieves a minimum of 12 points for the HL courses and a minimum of 9 points for the SL courses and a passing grade (D) for TOK and EE.

ACS Athens- IB Diploma program: admissions procedures

A Student application is required

Download the application form at www.acs.gr. Work on your application during the Grade 10 Advisory class.

You must submit a complete application by March 3, 2016.

Admission requirements:   

Academic achievement (please see our program of studies) Personal statement and Personal portfolio (please see instruction in the application form) Personal interview

ACS Athens HS diploma + some IB courses + some AP courses+ some ACS Athens Authentic courses 

Students can choose any of the IB diploma or AP or ACS Athens Honors courses that fit their academic needs and goals.

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Students are placed in any individual course above based on academic performance.

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No application is required.

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Opportunity to opt for the ACS Athens Scholars Diploma

Scholars Diploma

14 Honors Classes

What to choose? Confused?

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Can current 11th and 12th grades give us any practical advice?

ď‚Ą Four year plan. Work closely with your counselor.