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WELCOME TO dis-HIGH SCHOOL!. Dis at glance. Tracy KOZAH PR. Dis high school Our philosophy – Our Goals.
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Dis at glance Tracy KOZAH PR
Dis high schoolOur philosophy – Our Goals Dallas International School educates students ofall backgrounds to contribute to a dynamicworldwith its internationally renownedcurriculum, multiplelanguageinstruction, and exposure to diverse cultural views.
Dis curriculumRigorous and Demanding ASSESSED BY STANDARDIZED TESTINGS BREVET – BACCALAUREAT – INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
College Acceptances 2010 and 2011Total Scholarships: $1,890,000 • Purdue University • Rhodes College • Savannah College of Design • Texas A&M University • Texas Christian University (3) • Tulane University • University of Alabama • University of Delaware • University of California-Davis • University of California-Irvine • University of Georgia • University of Indiana • University of Kansas • University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) • University of North Texas (3) • University of Texas (3) • University of Texas at Arlington (2) • University of Texas at Dallas (4) • American University • Arizona State University • Auburn University • Baylor University (3) • Emerson University • George Washington University (2) • Georgia Institute of Technology • Georgia Tech (2) • Hawaii Pacific University • Hendrix College • Johnson and Wales University • Kent State University • Michigan State University • Northeastern University (5) • New York University (NYU) • Olin College of Engineering • Penn State (2)
International Acceptances CANADA FRANCE EFAP EcoleFrancaisedes Attaches de Presse ESMOD (filiere ISEM) Mod’ Art (filiere management de la mode) Sciences Po (2) Vatel International Business School • Carleton University • Concordia University (2) • EcolePolytechnique Montreal • HEC Montreal • McGill University (4) • UQAM
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK @ dis2 Tracks, 4 Possibilities RIGOUROUS – DEMANDING –STANDARDIZED – SPECIALIZED - HOLISTIC
International baccalaureate Philip VANHILLE Head of Secondary
IB LEARNERS STRIVE TO BE • Inquirers • Knowledgeable • Thinkers • Communicators • Principled • Open-minded • Caring • Risk-takers • Balanced • Reflective THE LEARNER PROFILE Education of the whole person Infused in each class
WHAT DOES CURRICULUM CONTAIN?The diploma programme • Students study: • 3 subjects at Higher Level (240 hrs. each) • 3 subjects at standard level (150 hrs. each) • 3 part of the Core THE IB LEARNER PROFILE AND THE CORE ARE CENTRAL TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
What is the core? • An Extended Essay of 4,000 words • 150 hours of Creativity, action and services • 2 years of Theory of Knowledge Class 1st core requirement
7 42 Subjects points 3 core points 45 points possible 24 to pass 7 7 3 7 7 7
WHAT IS THE IB RECOGNITIONPolicy Summary • Early admission offered – e.g. SMU • 2nd year status upon admission – e.g. University of San Francisco • TOK and EE additional points – e.g. Princeton University • Credit and/or placement awarded on a course by course basis – e.g. University of Michigan • Course-by-course credit for HL (4-7 minimum) – e.g. Georgetown • Course-by-course credit for SL (4-5 minimum) - e.g. UT Dallas • Specific credit for TOK - e.g. Florida Southern College • Scholarship- e.g. Illinois Institute of technology
FRENCH BACCALAUREATE François BARON Secondary Coordinator
FB GENERAL PRINCIPLES • “Free provision” for a French Citizen: A French citizen can be eligible for the Prise en Charge (PEC); • Neutrality: teachers and students are required to show philosophical and political neutrality; • Secularism: the school respects beliefs of students and their parents, does not provide religious education, prohibits proselytism • A National Curriculum THE CORE BELIEFS
The fb curriculum • L = Literary • ES = Social and Economic sciences • S = scientific 3 specializations
9TH GRADE The Common Core of Knowledge and Skills FROM the CORE TO the SUBJECTS • Command of the French language • Proficiency in a foreign language • Key elements of mathematics, science and technology • Proficiency in information, technology and information • Humanist culture • Social and civic skills • Autonomy and initiative
UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL: Le Lycee Progressive specialization
What is the baccalaureate exam? 12 ES 12 S 1 EXAM OVER 2 YEARS FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
Beyond the curriculum Lorraine GACHELIN Artistic Director
High School Clubs • DIS offers High School students the opportunity to create clubs that are made then available to 9th through 12th grades. A “CLUB FAIR” is scheduled early in the year for students to recruit new members. • Clubs are student ledunder the guidance of facultyadvisers. • Clubs provide DIS students with leadership opportunities. • Club leaders organize structured meetings and activities that may take place on or off campus outside of regular class times. • As a group, members may attend events, host guest speakers, or organize community service activities. • Participation in these activities is emphasized in a student’s essay when they begin the university application process.
High School Clubs • Art Society • Country of the Year • Music Club • Multilingual Theater • Programming Club • Yearbook
Outreach programs • Country of the Year Presentations • Story Tellers • Guest Speakers • Artists in Residence
Field Trips • 9th Grade Rachofsky House • 10th Grade Spanish Trip • Night at the Opera • House of Blues • Multilingual Theater Festival • UTD On-campus Presentations • DIS Pep Rally
Community Service here and there • Carpool • Carnival • Admissions coffee • Admissions preview • Camps • North Texas Food Bank • DIS Gala
extra-curricular Jesse LLAMAS After-School Coordinator
“LES TIGRES ATHLETICS at Glance” • 2009-First High School Cheerleading Squad • 2009-First High School Basketball Recreational Team SVAA • 2010-First High School Swim Club Established • 2010-2nd High School Basketball Season 2011-TAPPS Accreditation • 2011-Booster Club established • 2011-1st TAPPS High School Basketball Season. • 2011-1st Middle School IAA Coed Soccer Team • 2011-1st High School Girls Tennis Season TAPPS • 1st High School Boys & Girls Swim Team TAPPS • 2011 IAA Middle School Soccer Champions
Extra-curricular • Basketball • Cheerleading • Tennis • Soccer • Volleyball • Web and game Design
STUDENT LIFE David HOUSTON CAS Coordiator
DALLAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council Projects for the School Year 2011-2012: • Website • Allow students to post (anonymously or not) concerns regarding bullying • Receive advice from upperclassmen • Big Brother- Big Sister • Begins in January • Pair Middle School students with High School Students • Help incoming students become acclimated with new campus environment
FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE Meisha COLBERT College Counselor
WHY UNIVERSITY VALUE DIS STUDENTS?7 good reasons • DIS students are likely to enroll in andgraduatefrom selective higher education institutions. • DIS students possess a broader range of skills that enhance their ability to adapt and contribute to university life. • DIS students demonstrate a level of intellectual maturity for managing demands of challenging coursework. • DIS students have experience doing extensive independent research. • DIS students thinks critically and draw on diverse perspective that reflect an international outlook. • DIS students excel in academic challenges. • DIS students are fluent in more than one language.
TRANSCRIPT • College proof transcripts • Students-teachers conference How do we help?College Admission Process • PSAT – SAT prep (Princeton Review) • PSAT on site • AP’s in French - Spanish • TESTING • Clubs • Athletics • Community Service • Workshops for essays • RESUME • Individual meetings • Naviance • Newsletter / college Lunches • College Awareness Nights • COUNSELING