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IB MISSION STATEMENT

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.

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IB MISSION STATEMENT

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  1. International Schoolof the Stockholm RegionKarin Henrekson Ahlberg – HeadofSchoolMartin Davidsson – DeputyHead MYP5, PDP and DPErik Berridge – MYP1-5 CoordinatorJenny Arvidsson – DeputyHead PYP and MYP1-4

  2. IB MISSION STATEMENT The International Baccalaureateaimstodevelopinquiring, knowledgeable and caringyoungpeoplewhohelptocreate a better and morepeacefulworldthroughinterculturalunderstanding and respect. To this end the organizationworkswithschools, governments and international organizationstodevelopchallengingprogrammesof international education and rigorousassessment. Theseprogrammesencourage students across the worldtobecomeactive, compassionate and lifelonglearnerswhounderstandthatotherpeople, withtheirdifferences, canalso be right.

  3. 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.

  4. What is an IB Education?Teacher responses An Act of Hope in the Face of an Uncertain Future. An IB Education is Holistic in Nature – It is Concerned with the Whole Person. IB Education Encourages the Creation of Rich Personal & Cultural Identities. It is the “Constructivist” Approach.

  5. What is an IB Education? http://www.ibo.org/myib/digitaltoolkit/videos/

  6. 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.

  7. IB Diploma Programme model

  8. MYP5,PDP,DP 2014-2015 • MYP5, PDPA,PDPB: 75 students • DP1: 60 students • DP2: 75 students

  9. Ways to access information: The ISSR Website www.issr.se Weekly Newsletters - issued every Tuesday at www.issr.se ISSR group e-mails - sent out when necessary. Important:We must have your correct e-mail contacts Contact the mentor/s E-mail is the best way to communicate with ISSR staff. *Please arrange appointments ahead of time.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS General regulations: DiplomaProgramme (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

  13. 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

  14. Jessie Blijden: CAS coordinator CAS - DP UK/US University applications Fortyfive Tutoring – MYP-DP

  15. 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 ceydauzel@hotmail.com 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!

  16. Rooms this evening: MYP5: D309 PDPA+B: D312 DP1: C316 DP2: C404

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