HS Pathways to Graduation 2023/24

KATTENBERG 19, B-1170

BRUSSELS,

HIGH SCHOOL PATHWAYS TO GRADUATION

2023/2024

High School Pathways

ISB Diplomas

Individualised ISB Diploma

ISB US High School Diploma

The ISB US HS Diploma and University Bound Students

Personal Learning

Community Engagement (through PL or CAS)

Student Support

Counselling

High School Counselling

Social Emotional Counselling

Learning Support

Resource

Intensive Learning Support

Monitoring

English Language Development

ISB Grading and Conversion Chart for External Programs

AP Philosophy & Practices

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP Course offerings

AP Prerequisites and Placement

AP Assessment and Grading

Collegeboard, AP Courses and University Bound Students

BTEC Philosophy & Practices

BTEC International Level 3 Programme

BTEC Course Offerings

BTEC Assessment

BTEC Grading

BTEC Work Submission

BTEC Courses and University Bound Students

IB Philosophy & Practices

Introduction to the International Baccalaureate at ISB

The IB Mission Statement

The IB Learner Profile ISB’s Transferable Skills and the Approaches to Learning

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IB Courses at ISB

ISB Course Offerings

Languages and the IB Program

Online IB Courses

The IB Diploma Program

IB Diploma Requirements

The IB Diploma Core

Extended Essay (EE)

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)

Non-Regular IB Diplomas

Award of the IB Diploma

Passing conditions for the IBDP Diploma

The Award of Bonus Points

Re-taking IB Examinations

Assessment in the IB Program

Admissions and enrolment procedures

Course Selection

Enrollment for ISB students

Enrollment for transfer students

Registration and fees

The IB and Post-Secondary Planning

Recognition of the IB Diploma by universities

Projected and Predicted Grades

Guidelines for IB Students at ISB

Homework

Stress management

Communication with IB students

Inclusive Learning and Assessment

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity in the IB Program

IB Sanctions

Code of Conduct for IB Examinations

Glossary of IB terms and abbreviations

ISB US High School Diploma

The ISB High School Diploma is a four-year credit based degree modeled after the liberal arts approach (breadth and depth) in the United States. Students working toward achieving this diploma earn credits by passing (grade 3 or above) their accredited courses in grade 9 to 12 Year long courses earn 1 credit, semester courses earn 0 5 credits In order to graduate, students must obtain a minimum of 19 credits from a specific range of identified courses which then allows space for a student to dive deeper into their interest areas Students must also engage in, reflect upon and document authentic personal learning experiences that contribute to their own personal awareness and well-being as well as to the communities of others The specific requirements of the High School Diploma are below

Credit Requirements (Minimum 19)

English (can include ELD) - 4 credits required

Mathematics - 2 credits required

Social Sciences - 2 credits required

Sciences or Approved Technology - 2 credits required

Arts - 2 credits required

Physical Education/Health

Additional Language - 2 credits

+5 additional credits

Learning Support

ISB provides a wide spectrum of learning support, which includes provisions for students who require services identified in three broad bands, although we know students don’t fit neatly into these boxes In reality it is a continuum, and defining the degree of support students need helps us design and deliver flexible service delivery options.

ISB Grading & Conversion Chart for External Programs

The chart below is a representation of the ISB grading structure in the Upper School The chart also shows the alignment of the external grading systems from organisations of which we offer additional courses (IB, AP, BTEC) Courses that have IB, AP, or BTEC in the course title at ISB are graded using external criteria and descriptors provided by their accrediting bodies. Those grades are then converted to ISB grades as represented below and reported as such on ISB official documentation.

ISB is an accredited institution and as such awards grades and credits for courses completed at ISB and therefore ISB reports use ISB grades Predicted or awarded grades for AP, BTEC, and IB can be provided as needed on separate documentation, and in the end will be awarded directly by these external organisations

Due to the transient nature of international school populations, and in line with our school’s mission and values, ISB does not weight grades, calculate GPA, or rank our students.

AP Course Placement

To enroll in an AP course at ISB the following policy applies: All prerequisite requirements are met (see HS Programme of Studies), 9th grade students may only enroll in up to one ISB offered AP course, 10th grade students may only enroll in up to two ISB offered AP courses, New students to ISB wishing to enroll in AP courses will need to complete placement tests as necessary

Arriving for the examination

Code of Conduct for IB Examinations

Both mock and externally-assessed examinations are governed by strict codes of conduct to make sure that the assessment takes place in a fair, safe and comfortable environment All students will need to become familiar with the expectations for conduct during the examinations.

All students should arrive at school 30 minutes before the exams are scheduled to begin When candidates are admitted to the exam room, they must enter in a quiet and orderly manner

In the exam room

Once they are in the exam room, students must not communicate with anyone other than the proctors for the duration of the exam. Apart from a transparent bottle of drinking water, no food or drink can be taken into the examination room unless the candidate has a medical condition The proctor will tell candidates where to sit and candidates can take only the following items to their assigned desk:

Pens, pencils, erasers, a rule, pencil sharpener, highlighters, a transparent bottle of water

A calculator (for exams which allows its use)

A translating dictionary if approved by the Coordinator (permitted for all exams except language exams)

No bags or mobile phones are permitted in the exam room.

No candidate is allowed to borrow anything from another candidate during an examination