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For more background details on the global IB program please visit: www.ibo.orgFor the information booklet about this program, click here .
For further information, please
contact:
• Vice-Principal: Gerard Herlihey at
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• IB Co-ordinator: Daphne Habib at
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• IB Administrative Assistant: Nancy Holloway at
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Welcome to the IB Web page for Glenforest S.S. The school year has begun and our Pre IB students are comfortably settled into their grade 9 and 10 classes. At this time we will no longer be considering applications for grade 9 or 10 Pre IB Semester 1 2007. The application package for the school year 2008/09 will be available on the web early November. Please note that this year grade 8 applications for grade 9 2008 must include the final grade 7 report card and term 1 grade 8 report card.
We would like to thank you all for your continued interest in and support for the IB program here at Glenforest S.S.
Below is a list of important dates for 2007/08 please check this page throughout the year for updates and clarifications.
27 : SEPT : 07
GFSS Meet the Teachers grade 9 Open House all grade 9 students and their parents/guardians are invited to see the school
30 : SEPT : 07
Next IB cheque due for Grade 11 and 12 Diploma and certificate students.
19 : OCT : 07
Commencement - Evening
5 : NOV : 07
PD Day - no regular classes
15 : NOV : 07
IB Parent Information Night grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to hear about the IB Program at Glenforest
11 : JAN : 08
Deadline IB applications for school year 2008/2009
14 : FEB : 08
Grade 9 and 10 Pre - Notification of acceptance
MESSAGE FROM THE COORDINATORFor those of you already in the program, welcome back. For those of you just starting in the pre-IB program, welcome to Glenforest. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the students, parents, staff and administration as the IB Co-ordinator.
My own education and experiences reflect many of the aims of the IB mission statement. My personal experiences are varied with direct and indirect influences from across the globe including Germany, Britain, Lebanon, Trinidad and the Baltic states. I attended grade school in Germany while my father was working there at the University in Heidelberg and spent a term at university studying architecture in Italy. My architectural education was a true Renaissance education including studies in science (mostly physics) history and visual arts. It inherently required the study of people throughout the world, the way they live, think and express themselves through their environment. It was a truly international experience.
As a practicing architect for over fifteen years I learned project management and co-ordination skills which will be a benefit to me now in my role as a co-ordinator of the IB program.
I became a teacher in order to further my interest in education and I am a strong supporter of continuous learning. I have thoroughly loved my experiences with the students and staff at Glenforest and have seen the benefits that the IB program has brought to the school community. I hope that those Glenforest students not currently in the IB program will take advantage of the opportunity to earn a certificate in specific subjects. I look forward to assisting the growth of the program and working with our students.
Ms D. Habib
THE SUCCESSFUL IB STUDENT
:: Be self-motivated and demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a strong desire for learning
:: Accept challenges readily and demonstrate personal initiative
:: Demonstrate strong academic potential; high academic standing (honors' student: 80-85% minimum average)
:: Be a competent reader and possess a broad range of academic and other interests
:: Speak and write the English language clearly and effectively and possess a commitment to second-language (French) learning
:: Participate in school and community activities
:: Have a global perspective with an interest in international issues
:: Be open to new ideas and tolerant of different beliefs
To learn more about the IB learner profile, click here .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- When is the deadline to submit application packages?
All important dates are listed on the website.
- How can I find out more about the IB program?
Our website provides a link to the IBO website www.ibo.org which contains a lot of interesting and useful information about this international program.
- How do I apply?
Download an Application Package from the our website www.glenforestlibrary.com
- Can I come in and pick up an Application Package from the main office?
All applications must be downloaded from our website.
- Can applicants make an appointment to discuss their application with the Principal or the IB Coordinator?
No, it is impossible for us to meet with each applicant
individually since we receive many applications and questions are
handled by email.
- I missed the grade 8 IB Parents night, will there be another one?
No there was only 1 IB information night. The grade 8 parent
night scheduled for January is not specific to IB. Please visit the
website for information on the IB program and to download an
application package.
- Can I apply using flex boundaries?
Glenforest S.S. is the IB school for Peel students living south of the 401.
- What is an OEN?
The OEN (Ontario Education Number) is a provincial student number which is listed on report cards.
- How do you decide which students are admitted into the program?
A committee of Teachers reviews each application and makes a determination.
- What kind of a student is a good candidate for IB?
Students who have strong academic marks, are well rounded
individuals, who are involved in extra curricular activities, are
interested in an international perspective and who love to learn, who
Love School, Love to work on school work.
- Is there an Entrance Exam to get into the IB program?
No there is no entrance exam.
- Should I provide more than 2 teacher references?
You only need to submit 2 teacher references.
- How will I find out if I have been accepted into the program?
Student will be notified of their status by mid February
- What is the student resume?
The student resume is an opportunity for you to tell us about yourself and highlight things that you have not been able to include in the other sections of the application forms. As for the format, there are many formats available for this type of thing. This is your opportunity to do some research and find a resume format that would be appropriate to describe yourself to us.
- Where is the topic for the student essay question?
The Student Essay Question will be posted on the web by December 14, 2007
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