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Modern English School Cairo

Modern English School Cairo. An Introduction to Curriculum Options in Secondary School. Common Features. Mr Khalid El Metaal Deputy Head of Secondary. Beyond Year 6. Graduate Profile. British & American Sections. Secondary Senior Leadership Team Homeroom teaching groups HRCF ASAs

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Modern English School Cairo

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  1. Modern English School Cairo An Introduction to Curriculum Options in Secondary School

  2. Common Features Mr Khalid El Metaal Deputy Head of Secondary

  3. Beyond Year 6

  4. Graduate Profile

  5. British & American Sections • Secondary Senior Leadership Team • Homeroom teaching groups • HRCF • ASAs • Houses • Common breaks • BYOD Policy – Instructional Technology • Moodle

  6. British & American Sections School visits and special focus days Timetable structure Curriculum design LDD/G&T provision EAL provision Internationally recognised qualifications

  7. British & American Sections • Formative and summative assessment • Tests and examinations • External testing: CAT / MAP • Classwork and homework • Report cycle – 3 times a year • Parent meetings – 3 times a year

  8. Subjects studied Y/G7 & 8 • English 8 lessons • Mathematics 8 • Science 7 (G7 Life Science; G8 Physical Science) • History 3 • Geography 3 • Arabic/AFL 3 • Religion 1 • French/Spanish/EAL 4 • Music 2 • Drama 2 • Art 2 • Design Technology 2 • Physical Education 4 • HRCF 1 (G7 Ancient History; G8 Classical History)

  9. British Curriculum Secondary Mrs Nicola Singleton Head of Secondary, British and IB Diploma Sections

  10. BRITISH SECTION LEADERSHIP TEAM • Mr Steve Perry Deputy Head, British Section • MrsClaire Williams Assistant Head, British Section • Mrs Jenny Cole Assistant Head, British Section • Mrs Sarah Clingan Assistant Head, British Section

  11. MRS LINDA TALBOT

  12. BRITISH CURRICULUM KS3 – Year 7 and 8 KS4 – Year 9 and 10 (IGCSE/GCSE) KS5 – Year 11 and 12 (AS/A Levels)

  13. KS3 Teaching and Learning • Continuation from KS2 • Lesson ‘experience’ includes: • Teacher led-learning • Student led-learning • Enquiry and discussion • Practical Application • Independent work and Collaborative work • Project-based learning • Assessment for learning and Assessment of Learning • National Curriculum of England • Taught in mixed ability HR groups • LDD provision – ‘Learning Support’ & ‘Gifted and Talented’ • Integration of Instructional Technologies (BYOD)

  14. KS3 Teaching and Learning ToTAL Thematic apprOaches to Teaching And Learning

  15. KS3 Total learning

  16. KS3 Teaching Team Subject Specialists Trained teachers UK and International experience Teach across the age range Plan collaboratively Cross-curricular Project themes Led by HOD team, Mrs Cole, Mrs Williams, Mr Perry and MrsTalbot

  17. KS3 Assessment • No ‘Checkpoint’ or ‘pre-IG’ • Ongoing formative assessment • Class work and Homework • Tests/quizzes, • Assignments/projects etc • CAT4 Assessments • End of Year Exams to practice exam skills • Termly Reports • NC Levels • Effort (Classwork, Homework, Behaviour) • Targets

  18. KS4 and KS5 • Freedom to specialise or maintain breadth • English, Maths plus 6 options for Y9+10 (IGCSEs) • Any 4 subjects for Y11 (AS Level + IGs) • Any 3 or 4 subjects for Y12 (AS Level + A Level) • International recognised qualifications (CIE) which allow entry into any university in the world • Resit options • Flexible timetables in Y11 and Y12

  19. IGCSE SUBJECTS English First Language English Literature English Second Language Maths Business Studies Economics Biology Chemistry Physics Drama Music Geography History French Arabic ICT Art and Design Design and Technology Photography Travel and Tourism Spanish History Computer Studies Physical Education

  20. AS/A LEVEL Economics Theatre Studies Business Studies Psychology Accounting English Literature Art French Biology Geography Physics History Chemistry ICT Maths Music Technology

  21. QUALITY ASSURED • 25 years experience • ICT Mark • British Council/CIE Inspections • BSME/BSO Accreditations • CAT4 data • Results and Recognition • University progression

  22. American Curriculum Program Middle School ∙ 7th and 8th Grades High School ∙ 9th-12th Grades Our Leadership Team: Dodie Ballard, Principal David McKoski, Vice PrincipalDeans of Students: Kasandra Battioni, Jonathan Todd, & Daniel Tomlin

  23. American Middle School Program Belief Team Approach Connected Curriculum Philosophy & Curriculum Create a Culture of High Expectations and Continuous Improvement*engaging and creative learning environment*supportive team approach to instruction and focusing on emotional, social, academic well-being Enthusiastic Staff Trained in Addressing the Needs of this Age Group*shared planning times *using MAP and benchmark testing data to inform instruction* homework club Understanding 21st Century Learning*engaging interest: Rule of 10*encoding information; elaborate for meaning *evaluating progress: use of mastery quizzes Preparation for Transition to High School*connections between what is being learned in Middle School to what will be learned in high school and beyond*authentic learning experiences Foundational Skills*ability to comprehend, gather/curate, analyze, synthesize, make profound judgements, create *integration of speaking, writing, listening, and collaborative skills*reflecting for understanding Technology Readiness for Success

  24. So how does this translate into everyday instruction? • Experiential Learning • Academic Focused Fieldtrip • Week Without Walls • Theme: Experiencing Egypt • Focus: Culture, Environment, Self-Awareness, Personal Reflection, Service • Capstone: authentic demonstration of learning • Provision for Support • ESL placement based upon MAP data, ESL test, teacher evaluation and recommendation • Students receive an extra period of instruction in Englishas an intervention

  25. So how does this translate into everyday instruction? • Core Academic Classes • Students in Grades 7 & 8 travel together from homeroom to core classes • Exploratory Classes - Introduction to the study of World Languages [or Extra Period of English], Design Technology, Drama, Music, Art, and Physical Education • Progression to the American High School Program

  26. Individual Graduation Plan

  27. Graduation Requirements: A quick overview *A student’s grade point average (GPA) is calculated from the grades earned for each class in grades 9-12

  28. Types of Internal Assessments • Quizzes & Tests • Section/Concept, Chapter or Unit • Short Mastery Quizzes • Comprehensive Exams • Midyear: G9-12 • Final: G8-12 • Assignments • Homework, Collaborative Learning, Class Assignments, Debates/Presentations, Performance Goals, Daily Responsibilities, Projects, Labs, etc

  29. Advanced Placement Courses • AP Course Offerings • English • Language and Composition • Literature and Composition • Mathematics • Calculus AB & BC • Statistics • Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics: 1 & 2 • Social Studies • Art History • Comparative Government • Macroeconomics • Microeconomics • World History • Visual Art • 2-D Design • Studio Drawing • World Languages • French • University level courses for qualifying students in G11 & 12 • Course Content • Set by College Board • Sit for external examination in May • Transfer credit to participating universities

  30. American Section Advanced Placement Courses • 21,493 institutions offering AP; 24 in Egypt • MES Cairo scored 9% higher than schools globally; 17% higher than schools in Egypt • 69.2% of MES students scored 3+ • AP Scholars • 5 students AP Scholars [took 3 or more AP examinations and scored 3.0 or higher]; 3.35 • 1 student AP Scholar with Honors [took 4 or more AP examinations and scored 3.25 or higher]; 3.75 • 2 students AP Scholars with Distinction [[took 5 or more AP examinations scoring 3.5 or higher]; 4.31

  31. College Assessments *Either the SAT or ACT is required for college admissions • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT/SAT II) • Projects how well a student will do in college • American College Test (ACT) • Measures how much a student has learned in school • AUC Application Requirements • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in grades 9-12 • SAT of at least 960/1600 or higher OR ACT equivalent

  32. American Curriculum Program Middle School ∙ 7th and 8th Grades High School ∙ 9th-12th Grades Our Leadership Team: Dodie Ballard, Principal David McKoski, Vice PrincipalDeans of Students: Kasandra Battioni, Jonathan Todd, & Daniel Tomlin

  33. IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME Mrs Nicola Singleton Head of Secondary, British and IB Diploma Sections

  34. IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME • Ms Suzanne Sheehan Assistant Head, IBDP Coordinator

  35. IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME Years 11 and 12 6 academic subjects TOK, CAS and Extended Essay Selective at MES Cairo Assessment: 75% exam /25% coursework Accommodates students who are transferring from either Y10 or G10 Open Day on Saturday 12 November 2016

  36. Planning Ahead

  37. How do we arrive at a preference? • Personal preference • Consider best preparation for preference beyond Year 8/Grade 8 • If undecided, simply declare so and let the school place your son/daughter • Know that you cannot make a bad decision!

  38. Preference Forms are to be returned to the KS2 Administrative Officer by Monday 9 May 2016

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