This document provides information for parents about sophomore course selection at the International School of Manila. It introduces the school counselors Crystal Cappuccio and Scott Lassey and outlines the agenda for the Sophomore Course Selection Night event from 5-6pm, including an overview of the IB program and a Q&A session. The rest of the document details the course options and requirements for each subject area (English, social studies, sciences, mathematics, modern languages, fine arts, PE, and electives) and explains the course selection process on February 5th.

1. Sophomore Course
Selection Night
Future

2. Welcome
Parents!
Crystal Cappuccio
9/10 School Counselor
4 years at ISManila
Kuwait
Moldova
Masters of Education: School
Counseling
Scott Lassey
9/10 School Counselor
5 years as High School Counselor
Dubai
Shanghai
Masters in School Counseling

3. Tonight 5-6pm
● What is the IB
● Course Selection
● Q&A: Last 15 min
● We are always available via phone, skype, and email

4. http://www.ismanila.org/High-School-Academic-Program

5. “

6. 1. An English course
2. A Math course
3. A Science course
4. A Social Studies course
5. A Modern Language course
6. A PE course
7. A Fine/Performing Art course
8. An Elective course

7. “
Will my course selection for G10 impact
my IB course selections for G11?

8. Three Options for
Diplomas
HS Diploma
IB
Certificates
w/ HS
Diploma
IB Diploma

9. IB Diploma: 6 Courses
Group 1:
Language A
Group 2:
Language B
(or a 2nd
from group 1 )
Group 3:
Individuals & Society
Group 4:
Science
Group 5:
Math
Group 6:
Arts (or a 2nd
from groups 1-4)

10. 3 Higher Level +
3 Standard Level
+ IB Core

11. Myths :
◇ If you want to study in the US, you have to take APUSH
◇ To get into a good university you need to take Honors
◇ I need to know what I want to be to choose my courses
◇ IB Diploma → Harvard → Millionaire → Success
◇ Specific summer programs help get you into college

12. English:
◇ English 2
◇ English 2 Honors
◇ English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

13. English Course Flow

14. ● Intro to Filipino Literature
● Intro to Korean Literature
● Intro to Japanese Literature
All three are for native speakers
and upon completion a student will
move into Language A in IB.
Additional Literature Courses:

15. IB Language A Literature
Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Self-Taught
Self-Taught
IBS2
Self-Taught
IBS1

16. ● Mandarin
● Spanish
● French
Students typically advance in the
same modern language from grade 9
to grade 10, which is preferred by
colleges/universities.
Language in Acquisition:

17. Modern Language Course Flow
ab initio
French/
Spanish/
Mandarin S1
ab initio
French/
Spanish/
Mandarin S2
No French/
Spanish/
Mandarin
No French/
Spanish/
Mandarin

18. ● Modern World History
● AP United States History
Social Studies:

20. ● Integrated Science 2
● Physics
● Chemistry
● Biology
Sciences:

21. Science Course Flow

22. Design Technology &
Computer Programming

23. ● Math 2
● Math Pre-Studies
● Integrated Math 2
● Math Honors 2
*Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom performance
and teacher recommendation.
Mathematics:

24. Mathematics course flow

25. Fine/Performing Arts Course Flow

26. Semester Courses
◇ Ceramics & Sculpture
◇ Digital Graphic Design & Animation
◇ Digital Photography
◇ Advanced Digital Graphic Design
Fine/Performing Arts:

27. ● Individual Sports
● Team Sports
● Personal Training
● Dance/Advanced Dance/Dance Company
Physical Education:

28. Semester:
◇ Introduction to Computer
Programming
◇ Advanced Computer
Programming
◇ Robotics
￭ Autonomous
￭ Makers
￭ Engineers
Electives not mentioned previously:
Yearlong:
◇ Peer Counseling
◇ Philippine History

29. Course Selection:
Monday, February 5th
Homeroom

30. Find us at:
http://hscounseling.ism-online.org/

31. And like us on Facebook!

32. Thank you!
Any questions?