Qatar International School

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Qatar International School

• Information Session October 2008
• Key Stage 4

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Meeting Outline

• 1. The British Education System and how it
  applies to QIS
• 2. The reporting system used at QIS
• 3. The behavioural policy and expectations at QIS
• 4. Academic standards required for progression
  between years
• 5. Communication - Planner
• 6. Who you can contact to discuss an issue about
  your child
• 7. Questions

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The British Education System at QIS

• In Years 7-9 we follow the British National
  Curriculum. Subjects are reported in levels from
  3-7 (8 in Maths)
• In Year 10 and 11 we also follow the BNC through
  the GCSE/IGCSE programme run by the UK Cambridge
  and Edexcel exam boards. Subjects are reported in
  Grades from G A
• In Year 12 and 13 we run the A level examinations
  also run by Edexcel. At the end of Year 12
  students sit exams called A/S and sit further
  exams in Year 13 for the full A level. Subjects
  are reported in grades from E - A

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The Reporting System

• The reporting system has three main aims
• 1. to maximise communication and information
  with parents.
• 2. to give useful regular feedback to students
  and parents
• 3. to identify areas of concern early to allow
  time for change

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The Reporting System 2

• Students receive a report every ½ term (approx 6
  weeks)
• The three half term reports contain information
  on effort and any areas of concern (homework,
  motivation, concentration, behaviour)
• The two term reports (Term 1 and 2) contain
  information on attained levels/grades for the
  term as well as information about effort and
  areas of concern
• Near the end of each year a detailed report is
  written. For Year 11 students this will be after
  their Mock Exams which are held in January
• Year 10 students will receive a detailed exam
  results sheet in June on completion of end of
  term exams

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Expectations

• At QIS we value above all else our students
  effort and their willingness to be a positive
  member of the school community.
• Students are expected to work to the best of
  their ability at all times in all the subjects
  they undertake.
• Key areas we monitor are behaviour, homework,
  motivation and concentration.
• We always expect our students to behave
  responsibly and follow school rules and
  procedures.
• Behaviour and Effort
• A student must maintain a good effort and
  behavioural record. Students receiving poor
  effort ratings and have areas of concern on their
  report will be issued with a Warning Letter
• Attendance Must be above 90
• Punctuality Must be above 80

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Required Standards (EFFORT)

• In all reports effort is commented on under the
  following categories (1 to 5)
• Excellent (1) always does homework and classwork
  to high standard, involved in lesson and actively
  asks and answers questions , excellent behaviour
  100 record
• Good (2) near to 100, but some things not done
• Satisfactory (3) Will only complete 80 of
  homework and classwork but not to high standard.
  Will only answer questions when asked,
  reprimanded for behaviour on occasions
• Poor (4)
• Very poor (5) not putting any effort into
  classwork or homework, not contributing in class,
  a behaviour problem
• We expect our students to attain effort ratings
  of Good or higher in all their subjects

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REQUIRED Standards (academic)

• Academic
• 1. For entry to the IGCSE programme in Year 10
  a minimum National Curriculum Level of 5b in all
  of the 3 core subjects of Maths, English and
  Science
• 2. For guaranteed entry to the A level
  programme Passed 5 IGCSE subjects and have B
  (currently under review) or higher in those
  subjects to be undertaken in Year 12.
• At the moment to successfully complete their
  High School Education under the British System in
  Qatar and gain equivalency, the ministry require
• 5 A to C passes at IGCSE level
• 2 AS passes (A to E)
• 3. Academic Contracts are issued to any
  students commencing Year 11 who have not attained
  the minimum academic requirements on the
  completion of Year 10 ie 5 passes

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Communication

• Student Planner
• - Very important line of communication between
  teachers and parents
• - Checked weekly and signed by parents
• - Has all necessary information regarding
  homework, comments on students behaviour,
  personal targets, timetable and so on.

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WHO YOU CAN CONTACT

• The Form Tutor is your first contact in general
  matters regarding your son or daughter
• The Head Tutors can also be contacted for general
  matters. Mr. West boys, Mrs. Worsnop - girls
• For issues regarding a department you need to see
  the Head of Department
• The Senior Management Team oversee the running of
  the school. Mr. Grey (Head of Secondary), Mr.
  Parry, Mrs. Eyre and Mr. Pemberton

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Meeting review

• 1. The British Education System and how it
  applies to QIS
• 2. The reporting system used at QIS
• 3. The behavioural policy and expectations at QIS
• 4. Academic standards required for progression
  between years
• 5. Communication - Planner
• 6. Who you can contact to discuss an issue about
  your child
• 7. Questions