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OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE. QSI International School of Zhuhai. May 18, 2014 10:00-12:00. Welcome to the “OPEn HOUSE” 10:00-10:30 Introduction 10:30-11:30 Tour classrooms & Library 11:30 Question & Answer session 12:00 Thanks for visiting.

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OPEN HOUSE

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  1. OPEN HOUSE QSI International School of Zhuhai May 18, 2014 10:00-12:00

  2. Welcome to the “OPEn HOUSE”10:00-10:30 Introduction10:30-11:30 Tour classrooms & Library11:30 Question & Answer session 12:00 Thanks for visiting IMPORTANT NOTE: The QSI International School of Zhuhai is a school only for expatiate children. Students from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are allowed to attend QSI schools.

  3. QSI International School of Zhuhai • Established in 1999 • Day School (No boarding) • Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and School • Preschool, elementary, secondary school for expatriate families • Current enrollment 135 students from 25 countries • Student Centered • Certified & Experienced Teachers • Most Teachers are Native English speakers • Well established curriculum • Diplomas recognized around the globe • PSAT & SAT Testing • AP Classes and Testing • MAP Testing (twice annually) SUCCESS FOR ALL!

  4. Registration PROCESS for Fall 2014 • Complete Application Packet • Interview with the School’s Director • Pay Registration Fee • New Students (6yo-Secondary Tested) • Preschool class sizes: 15 maximum • Elementary & Secondary: 20 maximum Important Note: Some ages already have waiting lists for August 2014.

  5. QSI International School of Zhuhai • Preschool Program: 2, 3, 4 year olds • Lead teacher • Paraprofessional • 15 students • 8:30-3:00 daily schedule • Afternoon Nap • Hot lunch available/Morning snack not provided • Age appropriate curriculum

  6. QSI International School of Zhuhai • Elementary Program: 5 -13 year olds • 8:30-3:00 (Monday-Friday) • 8:30-4:00 (TR) – After School Activities • Intensive English classes • All instruction in English • Teacher and Paraprofessional (5yo-7yo)

  7. Typical elementary schedule • 1. Reading • 2. Language Arts • 3. Mathematics • 4. Chinese • 5. Science & Cultural Studies • 6. Art, Music • 7. Technology, Library, Physical Education • 8. After School Activities (Tuesday & Thursday) All 5-13 year olds have the same subjects the first 3 periods. This allows for moving students into ability levels.

  8. QSI International School of Zhuhai • Secondary Program: (4 year program) • 4 years of Mathematics • 4 years of Science • 4 years of Cultural Studies • 4 years of another language (Chinese) • Research Project • AP courses: Calculus, Psychology, Chinese • Fine Arts required: art, music, drama, creative writing • Online courses available

  9. QSI Diplomas • Academic Honors Diploma • Academic Diploma • General Diploma QSI diplomas are recognized around the globe. QSI graduates enter universities around the globe.

  10. What makes QSI different? • Success Orientations • Responsibility • Trustworthiness • Group Interaction • Aesthetic Appreciation • Kindness and Politeness • Independent Endeavor • Concern for Others Each is evaluated 5 times throughout the year and included in the instruction. SUCCESS IN THESE AREAS LEADS TO SUCCESS IN LIFE!

  11. What makes QSI different? • Mastery Learning • Each unit has objectives (TSWs) • Teachers teach the objectives (TSWs) • Students are evaluated on the TSWs • Re-teaching & Re-evaluation as Needed • Not all students evaluated the same • Students not compared to other students Mastery learning is a philosophy and a reality at QSI Zhuhai.

  12. Curriculum-Teaching-Evaluations aligned Teaching Evaluation Curriculum

  13. What ELSE makes QSI Different? • TIME • Re-Teaching • And • Re-Evaluation

  14. What else makes QSI different? • QSI Curriculum • Developed by QSI teachers • Reviewed annually • Similar to USA • Similar to IB • QSI Teachers • Student-centered • Caring • Experienced • Go the extra mile • Hard-working • Recruitment www.curriculum.qsi.org

  15. Mathematics-10: Essential Unit 7 Essential Outcomes: (must be assessed for mastery) Problem solving and higher order thinking components are essential for ‘A’ level mastery. 1. The Student Will apply unit skills and concepts to real world application problems. 2. TSW multiply fractions and whole numbers. 3. TSW multiply fractions. 4. TSW multiply mixed numbers. 5. TSW solve problems using the strategy guess, check, and revise. 6. TSW divide a whole number by a fraction and a fraction by a whole number. 7. TSW represent division by drawing diagrams and writing story problems and equations. This is the material the teacher will teach. This is the material that will be evaluated.

  16. Sample Evaluation Rubric

  17. QSI MOTTO: success for all • We believe all students can be successful with: • The Correct Instruction • Teaching & Re-teaching • Detailed Correctives • Sufficient Time • Alignment of Curriculum, Teaching, Evaluations • Evaluated Against the TSWs, not each other Success for All

  18. Testing @ QSI Zhuhai • PSAT / SAT Testing • Advanced Placement Testing (AP) • MAP Testing (Twice Annually) • DRA Testing • Teacher made tests Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®)

  19. Technology Lab

  20. Art Room

  21. Music Room

  22. Please tour the school and talk to the teachers

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