This document summarizes the key points from a Parent Information Night about the transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9. It discusses the similarities and differences between the middle and upper schools, course selection, the MYP and OSSD programs, Chinese language courses, community service requirements, academic awards and promotion policies. Speakers provided information on sports, guidance services, and an upcoming trip to Guilin. The event aimed to develop responsible global citizens and leaders through academic excellence.

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Parent
Information Night
TRANSITION
Grade 8 to Grade 9
Thursday, January 10th, 2013

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Grade 8 Team Leader
Speakers Matt Battani
Athletic Director
Christopher Coates
Upper School Vice-Principal
Paulina Aguilera
MYP Coordinator
Bob Bate
Head of
Guidance

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Matt Battani
Athletic Director
Upper School

4. Sport Opportunities Season Three
Matt Battani, Athletic Director
Office 301 mattbattani@cdnis.edu.hk
Softball (Boys & Girls): beginners welcomed
Track and Field (Boys & Girls): beginners welcomed
Football (Boys & Girls): experienced players only
Badminton (Boys & Girls): experienced players only

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Christopher Coates
Vice-Principal
Upper School

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Transition - Similarities
Day 1/Day 2 timetable
Four 80-minute classes/day
Course Load and Subjects
Progress Reports
LTT Program - MYP Design
Student Recognition (Awards)
Promotion Policy
Extra-Curricular Activities

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Transition - Differences
Students now earn OSSD credits (transcript)
Students now have some course options/choices
70% term - 30% final exam
Students receive IB MYP levels and OSSD percentages
Individual student time table vs. HR time table

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Transition - Differences
main points of contact ... subject teacher and counsellor,
not the HR teacher
expanded Guidance support
most classes located on floors 2 to 5
Experience Week (November)
graduate to ‘full size’ lockers

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The IB & OSSD
1. Two diplomas, but not two times the workload.
2. Programmes complement each other nicely.
3. OSSD provides much of the content, the IB
provides the framework for assessment.
4. The IB offers the MYP Personal Project,
TOK, Extended Essay, and CAS.
5. Both programmes are recognized worldwide.

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Paulina Aguilera
Coordinator
MYP

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MIDDLE YEARS
PROGRAMME

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The MYP at CDNIS
Students moving into Grade 9, will progress into Year 4 of the MYP.
Grade 9 students will continue to develop skills in the areas of:
•Information Literacy
•Research and Writing
•Communication
•Self-management
•Collaboration

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The MYP at CDNIS
Next year, students will continue to study the 8 subjects of the MYP.

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New Model

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Community & Service
All students from PYP to MYP and DP are encouraged to
participate in community events and activities that support
our mission to create global, responsible citizens and leaders.

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Community & Service
CDNIS Requirements:
be involved in at least 1 activity inside the
schoolbe involved in 1 activity outside of the school,
either on their own or led by a CDNIS staffreflect
on the experience twice a year during TAP sessions,
once each semester

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Community & Service
Clarifications:
service hours are not countedstudents can
participate in pairs and groups
“proof” of service: thank you email, photos, oral
presentation, video, blog entrystudents are not
assessed, however the requirements contribute to
the MYP Certificate in Year 5

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CDNIS MYP CERTIFICATES
MYP Certificates will be awarded at the end of Grade 10 (MYP
Year 5) to
each student who:
1. Participates in years 4 and 5 of the programme.
2. Meets the academic and behavioural standards of both the MYP & CDNIS.
3. Successfully completes all 8 subject groups including two years of Language
B.
4. Earns a total of 36 from the nine subjects.
5. Earns at least a grade of 2 in at least one subject from each subject group.
6. Earns at least a grade of 3 on the MYP Personal Project.
7. Meets the expectations of Community & Service to the satisfaction of the
school.
There are no exit exams required for the certificate.

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CDNIS MYP CERTIFICATES
What if my child does not qualify to earn the
CDNIS MYP certificate?
Students may:
- earn a record of achievement
- be required to complete a programme of
academic reinforcement before starting the IB DP
(ie. summer school, tutoring, etc.)
- be affected by the school’s promotion policy

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Bob Bate
Head of Guidance
Upper School

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Guidance Counsellors
• Mr. Rob Herald A-G
• Ms. Lauren Randle H - Len
• Mr. Rob Aldridge Leu - S
• Mr. Bob Bate T-Z

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What services do we provide?
• Academic support - course choices, guidance on
the MYP and IB/OSSD program
• University counselling - begin discussions in
Grade 9
• Emotional and Social Support
• Please contact the guidance office if you have any
questions or concerns

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Ontario
Secondary School
Diploma
(OSSD)

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Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
30 credits required
18 compulsory courses
12 optional courses
40 hours of community service
Literacy Test

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OSSD Compulsory Credits
4 credits in English
1 credit in French
3 credits in Mathematics
2 credits in Science
1 credit in Canadian History
1 credit in Canadian Geography
1 credit in the Arts
1 credit in Health & Physical Education
1/2 credit in Civics
1/2 credit in Career Studies

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OSSD Compulsory Credits
Plus:
•1 additional credit in English, or a third language,
or a Social Science, or Canadian and World Studies
•1 additional credit in Health and Physical
Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts
•1 additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or
Technological Education (grades 9-12)

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Course Selection for 2013-2014
• Course selection completed online
• Each student has a user ID and password
• Students will be making their choices Friday
• Ask parents to review student choices
• February 4th at 4:00pm is the deadline

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• Students will be given a hard copy of their
choices to take home to parents
• Any changes - please contact the counsellor
your child will have next year

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DEMONSTRATION
Online Course Registration
Parent Portal

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Penny Pan
Director
of
Chinese Studies

31. Chinese Studies
Department
Director of Chinese Studies
Penny Pan
Upper School Department Head
Joanna Huang
Chinese Studies Teachers
Jessie Au Benjamin Chu
Cecilia Wang Rebecca Lee
Cissy Li Boris Wong
Irene Gu Mei Cheung

32. Language B Mandarin Foundation
Level
(MFL courses - Phase 1 & 2)
Grade 9/10: MFL 2 (LKBBO)
Grade 9/10: MFL 3 (LKBCO)
Main text: Chinese Made Easy (Vol 2-3/4)
DP course:
Language B Mandarin Ab inito Level
Language B Mandarin Standard Level

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Level
(MSL courses - Phase 3 & 4)
Grade 8/9: MSL (LKEAD)
Grade 9/10: MSL (LKEBD)
Main text: Chinese Made Easy (Vol 3-4/5)
DP course:
Language B Mandarin Standard Level

34. Language B Mandarin Higher
Level
(MHL courses - Phase 5 & 6)
Grade 9: MHL 9 (LKABD)
MA 9 (LKABD2)
Main text:
啟思生活中國語文 ( 中二） (MHL)
啟思中國語文 ( 中二） (MA)
DP course:
Language B Mandarin Higher Level
Language A Chinese Language & Literature SL

35. Language A Chinese Language & Literature
（ MA courses ）
Grade 9: MA 9 (LKABD2)
Main text: 啟思中國語文（中二 ) (MA)
DP course:
Language A Chinese Language & Literature SL/HL

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Easter Pre-IB Preparation Courses
SUMMER MANDARIN IMMERSION
PROGRAMMES
Language B Mandarin Students
Beijing, JUNE 14 - 28, 2013
MYP Lang B Foundation Level Class
MYP Lang B Standard Level Class
MYP Lang B Higher Level Class
DP Ab initio Class
Language B Mandarin Students
Taiwan, June 30 - July 13, 2013
MYP Lang B Higher Level Class
MYP Lang A Class
DP Language A Chinese Class
*Programme details & registration form will
be available after Chinese New Year Break.

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Christopher Coates
Vice-Principal
Upper School

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MYP & OSSD
GRADING
SYSTEMS

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MYP & OSSD GRADES
7 - 96 to 100%
6 - 90 to 95%
5 - 80 to 89%
4 - 70 to 79%
3 - 60 to 69%
2 - 50 to 59%
1 - < 50%

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MYP & OSSD GRADES
Example - MYP Mathematics
Criterion A - Knowledge & Understanding (8) - 5
Criterion B - Investigating Patterns (8) - 6
Criterion C - Communication in Mathematics (6) - 3
Criterion D - Reflection in Mathematics (6) - 4
Total (28) - 18

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MYP & OSSD GRADES
MYP MATH - GRADE BOUNDARIES
7 26 - 28
6 22 - 25
5 18 - 21
4 13 - 17
3 9 - 12
2 5 - 8
1 0 - 4

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MYP & OSSD GRADES
7 - 96% +
6 - 90 to 95%
5 - 80 to 89%
4 - 70 to 79%
3 - 60 to 69%
2 - 50 to 59%
1 - < 50%

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MYP & OSSD GRADES
TOTA
A B C D IB OSSD
L
5 6 3 4 18 5 82%

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PROMOTION
POLICY

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PROMOTION POLICY
Grade 8 to Grade 9
A student must achieve the following:
1. a total of 36 on the final MYP report
2. an IB MYP grade of 4 on at least two of the four
core courses (English, Math, Science, Humanities)

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PROMOTION POLICY
Example 1
ENGLISH 5 5.0 PE 5 2.5
MATH 4 4.0 MUSIC 3 1.5
HUMANITIES 4 4.0 DRAMA 6 3.0
SCIENCE 4 4.0 ART 4 2.0
CHINESE 3 3.0
FRENCH 4 4.0
MYP TECH 4 4.0 TOTAL 37.0

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PROMOTION POLICY
Example 2
ENGLISH 3 3.0 PE 6 3.0
MATH 3 3.0 MUSIC 6 3.0
HUMANITIES 4 4.0 DRAMA 6 3.0
SCIENCE 2 2.0 ART 6 3.0
CHINESE 4 4.0
FRENCH 4 4.0
MYP TECH 4 4.0 TOTAL 36.0

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PROMOTION POLICY
Example 3
ENGLISH 4 4.0 PE 2 1.0
MATH 5 5.0 MUSIC 2 1.0
HUMANITIES 5 5.0 DRAMA 3 1.5
SCIENCE 4 4.0 ART 2 1.0
CHINESE 4 4.0
FRENCH 4 4.0
MYP TECH 4 4.0 TOTAL 34.5

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ACADEMIC
AWARDS
(Year end only)

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ACADEMIC AWARDS
HONOUR ROLL
In order to earn a place on the Honour Roll, a student
must achieve:
An MYP grade of 5 on all subjects with one exception
only.

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ACADEMIC AWARDS
PRINCIPAL’S AWARD
In order to earn the Principal’s Award, a student must
achieve:
An MYP grade of 6 on all subjects with one exception
only.

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ACADEMIC AWARDS
SUBJECT AWARDS
Awarded to the top student in each subject area
across the entire grade level.

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UPPER SCHOOL
WEBSITE
CDNIS

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Michael Luciani
Team Leader
Grade 8

55. Guilin - Yangshuo
2013
May 6 - 10

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QUESTIONS

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THANK YOU!
Bus Leaving at 8:30pm
Causeway Bay & Admiralty
GOOD NIGHT!

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