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School: Academic Division - High School
High School
(Grades 9-12)
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Introduction: The High School at Saint Maur consists of Grades 9-12. All of the courses in Grades 9 and 10 are required, although students have a choice of options, take either French or Spanish, and are placed in the appropriate level for English, Mathematics, and Japanese. In Grades 11 and 12 students have several different options of courses and levels for most of their class schedule, with advanced courses offered that prepare them for the IB and AP exams. The vast majority of students in High School are college-bound, and the academic atmosphere is reflected by the courses offered and the high standards maintained. The High School has its own Student Council which organizes events throughout the year, as well as a varied extra-curricular program involving fine arts activities, many clubs, and a full schedule of intramural and interscholastic sports.
The daily life of High School students at Saint Maur is not entirely filled with academic work, despite the school's demanding courses. Extra-curricular activities, including sports, fine arts, and other clubs, are an integral part of student life. The Student Council, Parent Support Group, Administration, and staff organize special events throughout the year. Every day students reap the value of growing up in an international environment, where they develop a sense of self-esteem, responsibility, tolerance, concern, and respect for others.
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Standardized and External Testing:
Grade 10:
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
- PSAT/NMSQT
- Mock TOEFL
Grade 11:
- PSAT /NMSQT
- College Admission Testing:
- SAT I, Reasoning Test
- SAT II, Subject Tests
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Mock TOEFL
- Kanji Kentei
Grade 12:
- College Admission Testing:
- SAT I, Reasoning Test
- SAT II, Subject Tests
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations
- Kanji Kentei
Grades 9-12:
- Trinity International Music Examinations
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International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): IGCSE is a balanced, international curriculum which is designed to encourage high academic standards through a practical approach to teaching and learning. The curriculum consists of a two-year course of study, in Grades 9 and 10, leading to examinations which are taken at the end of Grade 10. Internal grades are shown on the report card, and those who have passed the IGCSE are awarded formal certificates at the beginning of the new school year. The curriculum is suitable for students of all nationalities and all levels of ability. It provides an ideal preparation for high level courses such as IB/AP and is also a preparation for SAT and other college entrance exams.
IGCSE certificates are awarded to students who receive one of the following passing grades: *A, A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
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The International Baccalaureate Program: The International Baccalaureate Program is a rigorous and comprehensive program which offers qualified students the opportunity to take college-level IB courses in Grades 11 and 12. Those courses are designed to prepare college-bound students for IB examinations which are given worldwide each year in May. Students have the option of taking one or more IB courses for certificates, or working toward obtaining the full IB Diploma. In Europe, the IB Diploma is an entry requirement into many universities. Some colleges and universities in the United States and Canada offer students advanced placement (as much as one full year) or course credits for above-average results on the IB examinations.
Presently, the IB program is offered in over 900 schools all over the world. One of the International Baccalaureate's main aims is to help international schools solve the educational problems of the growing number of students who find themselves being transferred to and from different schools in different countries.
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Advanced Placement Courses: There is no full-fledged comprehensive Advanced Placement program, separate from the IB Program. At present, AP Psychology is the only separate AP course offered. Most of the IBHL subjects prepare students for the AP Exams for these subjects, though how much overlap there may be in the IB and AP syllabi depends on the subject. Many of the IBHL courses in Grade 12 are officially given the designation "IBHL/AP" on the school transcript. Traditionally most of the IBHL/AP Math students take the AP Calculus AB Exam, and preparation for the AP Exam is part of the course. The amount of time designated to AP preparation in an IBHL/AP course depends on the degree of overlap between the two syllabi and the number of students who wish to take AP Exams. Students do independent work on their own under the supervision of a subject teacher for topics/units which, schedule-wise, cannot be covered in the course or if they wish to prepare for AP Exams for which courses with comparable course content are not offered.
Advanced Placement courses offered in many U.S., Canadian, and international schools enable additional academic challenges for the student who requires such enhancement. They are considered to be college-level courses, and therefore, credit may be given advanced college based on exam results. In cases where students have taken advantage of the IB/AP courses offered at Saint Maur and have done additional preparation on their own to take other AP exams, they have been given sophomore standing in many U.S. colleges and universities upon entrance.
Courses offered in High School:
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Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
| IGCSE English I
(First Language and English Literature) |
IGCSE English II
(First Language and English Literature) |
| IGCSE English I
(First Language) |
IGCSE English II
(First Language) |
IGCSE English I
(English as a Second Language) |
IGCSE English II
(English as a Second Language) |
| IGCSE Mathematics I |
IGCSE Mathematics II/Advanced Algebra |
IGCSE Combined Science I
Biology
Chemistry
Physics |
IGCSE Mathematics II |
| World History II |
IGCSE Combined Science II
Biology
Chemistry
Physics |
| IGSCE Advanced Japanese 9A |
World History III (with IGCSE Exam option) |
| Japanese 9A |
IGCSE Japanese 10A |
| IGCSE Japanese 9B |
Japanese 10A |
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IGCSE Japanese 10B |
| IGCSE French III |
IGCSE French IV |
| IGCSE Spanish III |
IGCSE Spanish IV |
| Language Skills 9 |
Language Skills 10 |
| Religious Studies 9 |
Current Events & Journalism 10 |
| Physical Education 9 |
Religious Studies 10 |
| Work Study |
Physical Education 10 |
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Work Study |
Options
IGCSE Art and Design I
IGCSE Drama I
IGCSE Music I
IGCSE Information Technology I |
Options
IGCSE Art and Design II
IGCSE Drama II
IGCSE Music II
IGCSE Information Technology II |
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Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
| IBHS/AP English A1 I |
IBHS/AP English A1 II |
| IBHS English A2 I |
IBHS English A2 II |
| TOEFL Preparation |
Writing Workshop 12 |
| IBH/AP Higher Mathematics I |
IBH/AP Higher Mathematics II |
| IBS Mathematics I |
IBS Mathematics II |
| Algebra II & Trigonometry I |
Algebra II & Trigonometry II |
| IBH/AP Biology I |
IBH/AP Biology II |
| IBS Biology I |
IBS Biology II |
| IBH/AP Chemistry I |
IBH/AP Chemistry II |
| IBS Chemistry I |
IBS Chemistry II |
| IBH/AP Physics I |
IBH/AP Physics II |
| IBS Physics I |
IBS Physics II |
| Contemporary Science 11 |
IBHS Modern World History |
| IB Japanese History |
IBH East Asian Histroy |
| 20th Century World History 11 |
20th Century World History |
| IBH/AP Economics I |
IBH/AP Economics II |
| Psychology I |
IBHS/AP Psychology II |
| IBHS Japanese A2 |
IBHS Japanese A2 |
| Japanese 11A |
Japanese 12A |
| IBHS Japanese B |
IBHS Japanese B |
| IB Japanese Ab Initio |
IB Japanese Ab Initio |
| IBHS French B V |
IBHS/AP French B VI |
IBHS/AP Spanish B V |
IBHS/AP Spanish B VI |
Religious Studies 11 |
Religious Studies 12 |
| IB Theory of Knowledge I |
IB Theory of Knowledge II |
| Guidance 11 |
Guidance 12 |
| IBHS Visual Arts I |
IBHS Visual Arts II |
| IBHS Music I |
IBHS Music II |
| IBS Information Technology in a Global Society I |
IBS Information Technology in a Global Society II |
| IB CAS (Community/Action/Service) |
IB CAS (Community/Action/Service) |
| IB Extended Essay |
IB Extended Essay |
| Please Note: AP/IB courses may vary according to staff availability and numbers of students enrolling in a particular course. |
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