Transcript Welcome back to ISSR

International School of the Stockholm Region
Karin Henrekson Ahlberg – Head of School
Martin Davidsson – Deputy Head MYP5, PDP and DP
Erik Berridge – MYP1-5 Coordinator
Jenny Arvidsson – Deputy Head PYP and MYP1-4
IB 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.
ISSR MISSION STATEMENT
At ISSR we are committed to the IB Mission Statement and Learner Profile.
Our mission is to:
 Offer the best possible education to each individual student.
Challenge students to be academically committed and take
responsibility for their own studies.
 Develop internationally-minded and responsible global citizens who
value the importance of cultural diversity.
 Balance the IB curriculum with national requirements.
 Stimulate cooperation with sister-schools throughout the world.
 Engage teachers and students in collaborative learning.
What is an IB Education?
Teacher responses
An Act of Hope in
the Face of an
Uncertain Future.
IB Education Encourages
the Creation of Rich
Personal & Cultural
Identities.
An IB Education is
Holistic in Nature –
It is Concerned with
the Whole Person.
It is the
“Constructivist”
Approach.
What is an IB Education?
http://www.ibo.org/myib/digitaltoolkit/videos/
What is an IB Education?
http://www.ibo.org/myib/digitaltoolkit/files/brochures/whatisanibeducation-EN.pdf
A fantastic read! It is a great way to understand what
we are doing and how to support your student.
IB Diploma Programme model
MYP5,PDP,DP 2014-2015
 MYP5, PDPA,PDPB: 75 students
 DP1: 60 students
 DP2: 75 students
Ways to access information:
1. The ISSR Website www.issr.se
2. Weekly Newsletters - issued every Tuesday at www.issr.se
3. ISSR group e-mails - sent out when necessary.
Important: We must have your correct e-mail contacts
4. Contact the mentor/s
5. E-mail is the best way to communicate with ISSR staff.
*Please arrange appointments ahead of time.
Ways to access information:
SchoolSoft:
A web-based application where
you report absence and receive
absence notices from the school
• Create an account today
• Make sure to enter all the correct
information
Ways to access information:
ManageBac:
A web-based application where
you check units of study,
assignments, and completion of
work. Also, Progress Reports are
published here.
• Create an account today. Open the
welcome email and follow
instructions.
• Make sure to enter all the correct
information
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
General regulations: Diploma Programme
(For students and their legal guardians)
ISSR Conditions for moving up policy
ISSR Parent Handbook
Note: all documents available on the ISSR website www.issr.se
IMPORTANT DATES
September 5, 8:30-9:30
Managebac & SchoolSoft tutorial
October 21, 8:00-9:00
Breakfast meeting- What is the IB Diploma Programme?
December 9, 13:30-18:00
Parent/Student Mentor Talk (separate invitation will go out)
Progress Reports (on Managebac): 10/10, 4/12, 1/4, 1/6
Jessie Blijden: CAS coordinator
CAS - DP
UK/US University applications
Fortyfive Tutoring – MYP-DP
ISSR PTA
PTA News
Monday Morning Walking Group – 8:30 in the school lobby: every Monday morning
meet us up in the school lobby for a sporty & chatty walk around Södermalm
regardless of the weather! No need to sign up, just turn up!
PTA Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 17th, September at 8:30, location tbc: Join
us for the ISSR PTA first meeting of the year. If you want to take on an active role in
the ISSR PTA, this is the place to be. We will be electing the new board and planning
out the activities for the year to come. Coffee, tea and sweets will be served! Looking
forward to seeing many of you!
The Out & About season has started! Friday, 12th, September: visit of Gamla Stan &
Riddarholmen and Friday, 26th, September: visit of Bergius Botanical Gardens. To join
or for more information please contact Ceyda on [email protected]
Please don’t forget to fill in and return your Consent Form so you can join our mailing
list and private social group on Facebook!
Rooms this evening:
MYP5: D309
PDPA+B: D312
DP1: C316
DP2: C404