text: RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 REDEEMER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL THAILAND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 CONTENTS Page Expected Schoolwide Learning Results 2 General Information 3 Graduation Requirements 5 University Entrance Requirements 9 Course Overview – Grades 9 &10 15 Course Overview – Grades 11&12 16 Course Outlines: Core Curriculum (English, Social Studies, Math, Science) 17 Religion and Values 22 Language & Culture (Thai, Thai Studies, Japanese) 23 Physical Education 26 21st Century Wheel grades 9 & 10 27 Computer Science Major 27 Visual Arts Major 38 Change Major Form 30 Early Graduation Form 31 CONTACT: 02 916 6257 Principal: Ms. Sudarat Tanattanwin Ext: 203 Counselor: Ms. Miho Katsumata Ext: 436 Activities Coordinator: Mr. Ray Rennie Ext: 220 Librarian Ms. Alba Uthaichalanond Ext: 325 Secretary Ms. Pum Ext: 241 Registrar Ms. Aey Ext: 346 Web: http://www.rist.ac.th/redeemer/index.asp Email: email@example.com 1 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS The Expected School-Wide Learning Results express the six agreed broad outcomes of the school that are addressed at each grade level in ways that are developmentally appropriate. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR IN ENGLISH Selects strategies to understand, appreciate, analyze, and evaluate what is read or viewed Reads and views a range of genres for information, enjoyment, and enrichment Speaks and responds appropriately to the social and academic context Listens actively with empathy and understanding Writes in a variety of genres and modes for different purposes and audiences COMPLEX THINKER Synthesizes and generates ideas, explanations, and reasons Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates information Formulates problems, tests hypotheses, and suggests questions for inquiry Interprets, evaluates, and applies knowledge in new situations Generates, selects, and applies problem-solving strategies appropriate to the context SELF- DIRECTED LEARNER Recognizes own limits of knowledge and understanding and makes plans to learn Is creative, motivated, resourceful, and persistent Is open-minded, comfortable with ambiguity, and open to new experiences Reflects on own learning and profits from mistakes Is prepared to take risks, accept challenges, and strive for excellence TEAM PLAYER Collaborates to determine common objectives and processes for a group Uses effective negotiation and conflict resolution strategies Demonstrates practical and facilitative leadership Contributes purposefully, constructively and creatively to the group Evaluates own and others" contributions and provides constructive feedback CARING GLOBAL CITIZEN Makes decisions that are principled and ethical Contributes time, energy, and talent to family and community Demonstrates understanding, compassion, respect, and cultural sensitivity Recognizes diversity and appreciates differences Shows responsibility about health, safety, security and environmental issues TECHNOLOGY- PROFICIENT Applies technology effectively to solve problems and complete tasks Assimilates and applies the latest technology Recognizes that technology is a tool used to accomplish a bigger goal Utilizes technology in an ethical way Uses technology to create a range of practical, artistic, and intellectual products of high quality 2 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 GENERAL INFORMATION The educational program of Redeemer International School Thailand (RIST) is based on the system of education in the United States. This High School Program of Studies is designed to give students and their parents information about the courses needed to complete four years in high school. RIST System of Education Age * Course of Study Recognition Secondary Level High School High School Diploma 17 Grade 12 16 Grade 11 15 Grade 10 14 Grade 9 Middle School 13 Grade 8 12 Grade 7 11 Grade 6 Elementary Level Elementary School 10 Grade 5 9 Grade 4 8 Grade 3 7 Grade 2 6 Grade 1 *Minimum age by September 1 Academic Expectations Students are expected to demonstrate willingness to challenge themselves. To be in good academic standing, no more than one F is allowed per semester. Students who fail to meet these expectations will be placed on the Academic Watch List, Academic Probation and/or referred to the Student Study Team. Specialized High School Program In grades 9 and 10, in addition to their core subjects, students study the "21st Century Wheel" to prepare them for a future that will present unpredictable challenges and opportunities: Entrepreneurship, Multimedia Technology, Innovative Art, and Introduction to a Third Language. In grades 11 and 12 students have an opportunity to specialize in a "major" or area of concentration in one of two subjects: studio art or computer science. Student Selection of a Major In the second semester of grade 10 students will select a major. The student"s parents must approve the major selection. Some students may be undecided, in which case they may make a tentative selection. In August of the Grade 11 and Grade 12 year, the student will have one week from the beginning of classes to decide if he or she wishes to remain in the major. In Grades 11 and 12, students may change their majors if there is a 3 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 compelling reason to do so. To change a major, the student must complete a Change of Major form included in this booklet. The counselor also has additional copies of this form if needed. It must be signed by the student and the student"s parents and submitted to the counselor. Course Assignment Students will be assigned to courses for the following school year in the second semester of the previous year. All students will receive their course schedules on the first day of each new semester. Attendance and Punctuality RIST offers a competitive program that is relevant and challenging. Students are expected to attend classes regularly as well as complete all course requirements in order to earn the required number of credits to graduate. Excessive absence affects student learning, may jeopardize credits, and hence, the ability to graduate. Daily attendance is recorded in the student"s homeroom. Students should be on time for homeroom and classes. Parents will be contacted in the event of persistent absence or lateness. A Parent Notification of Absence (PNA) Form is available in 4 languages for parents to notify the school before or after student absence. Students are allowed 7 days" absence per semester for health and family or non-school related reasons. In addition, students may miss up to 4 additional days for school related absences (i.e. fieldtrips, ROTC, college interviews, sports events or external exams). These additional absences must be approved by submitting a written request from parents to the school office at least one week in advance. The school is prepared to hear appeals for exceptions to the above for extenuating circumstances. 4 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To earn a diploma, students must complete 4 years of high school and fulfill the following minimum requirements: English 6.0 credits Social Studies 3.0 Science 3.0 Math 3.0 Values or Religion 2.0 Visual or Performing Arts 1.0 Physical Education 1.0 Electives (includes Thai and majors) 9.0 Total 28 credits REQUIRED COURSES BY GRADE LEVEL Grade 9 Grade 10 Credit Credit English 9 2 English 10 2 Math 9 2 Math 10 2 Science 9 1.5 Science 10 1.5 Social Studies 9 1.5 Social Studies 10 1.5 Innovative Art I .25 Innovative Art II .25 Multi-Media Technology I .25 Multi-Media Technology II .25 Entrepreneurship I .25 Entrepreneurship II .25 Introduction to Thai/Japanese 1 .25 Introduction to Thai/Japanese II .25 Values 9/ Religion 9 ,5 Values 10/ Religion 10 .5 Thai Language and Culture (Native) 9* 1 Thai Language and Culture (Native) 10* 1 Or: Thai Studies (Non-Native) 9 .5 Or: Thai Studies (Non-Native) 10 .5 And: Japanese Language I (Native) 9 .5 And: Japanese Language II (Native) 10 .5 Physical Education .5 Physical Education .5 Credit Total 10 Credit Total 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credit Credit English 11 2 English 12 2 Math 11/Math Studies 11 1.5 Math 12/Math Studies 12 1.5 Science 11 1.5 Science 12 1.5 Sociology 11 1.5 Psychology 12 1.5 AP Studio Art/Comp. Science 1.5 AP Studio Art/Comp. Science 1.5 Thai Language and Culture (Native) 11* 1 Thai Language and Culture (Native) 12* 1 Or: Thai Studies (Non-Native) 11 .5 Or: Thai Studies (Non-Native) 12 .5 And: Japanese Language III (Native)11 .5 And: Japanese Language IV(Native)12 .5 Values 11/ Religion 11 .5 Service Learning 12 .5 Physical Education .5 Physical Education .5 Credit Total 10 Credit Total 10 *Required for all Thai nationals 5 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Requirement Students are expected to earn a minimum score of 500 Institutional, 61 internet-based, or 173 computer-based TOEFL in order to graduate. Every March RIST provides the Institutional TOEFL for juniors, and also for seniors who still need the required score. Thai Language Requirement In accordance with the regulations of the Thai Ministry of Education, all Thai nationals attending international schools are required to take courses in Thai language and culture. Similarly, non-nationals are required to take courses in Thai culture. These required courses are incorporated into the RIST program at every grade level. Early Graduation The RIST High School academic program is designed to be completed over a four-year period. However, there may be circumstances in which a student may graduate early (end of 1st semester or 3rd quarter of grade 12), such as acceptance into a university program that begins before the end of the senior year. Early graduation is a privilege, not a right; therefore it may be withdrawn if the student fails to maintain good standing in academics and behavior. The student who meets the school"s criteria will be issued a Graduation Certificate Letter and a transcript upon completion of the first semester or third quarter of the Grade 12 year. A diploma will be issued after the graduation ceremony in June. This is in accordance with the Thai Ministry of Education regulations. Eligibility Criteria for Early Graduation Earn a minimum of 28 credits Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 Earn a minimum TOEFL score of 500 (173 computer-based/61 internet-based) Acceptable behavior and attendance Acceptable grades in English classes Acceptance from a university Approval of the Principal Time Line Activity Grade 11 Student sits for the institutional TOEFL exam. (First Semester) Grade 12 Student submits Early Graduation Application Form and (First Semester) supporting documentation to Counselor: Official TOEFL score report Official letter of acceptance into a university (may be submitted later upon receipt) The form must be signed by the student and the parents. Counselor accepts the application pending receipt of letter of acceptance in December or January. Grade 12 Student submits letter of acceptance from a university to support (Nov.-Mar.) the Early Graduation Application. The Counselor will review the application, academic performance, and the supporting documentation before final approval is given by the Principal. Early graduation, if granted, is for exit upon completion of the 1st semester or at the end of the 3rd quarter. 6 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 Graduation Age Limit According to the school charter, students must graduate before they reach their 21st birthday. Credits In addition to earning grades, high school students must also earn credit towards graduation. Credit is granted only for courses taken while a student is enrolled in a high school (grades 9-12) program. At RIST the schedule is on a four-day rotation with classes lasting 70 minutes. Credit is calculated on the following basis: Duration of Course Class Meets Class Length Credit Earned 1 semester Every day 70 minutes 1 1 semester Two out of Four days 70 minutes 0.5 1 semester One out of Four days 70 minutes 0.25 Credit is granted for courses in which the student has earned a grade of D (60%) or higher. A student who earns a grade of F (below 60%) will not earn credit for that course. Failure may jeopardize the student"s ability to graduate. Excessive absences and tardiness will also affect the student"s ability to graduate on schedule. Transfer Credit Students from other high schools may transfer up to 8 credits per academic year for courses for which a grade of D, or passing grade, and above have been earned. In addition to these 8 credits, 1 summer school credit per year from other schools may also be transferred in. Transfer students who do not have enough course credit to graduate must make up the missing credit requirement. Summer school provides an opportunity to make up credit in some subjects. Grade Level Placement or Promotion Credits are also used to place students. Students who enter high school or who transfer from other high schools will be placed in the following grades according to the credits they have earned: Entering Grade Level Student must have earned 9 0 credit 10 6 credits minimum 11 12.5 credits minimum 12 20 credits minimum Students who enter RIST in the upper grades (grades 11 and 12) must be able to meet all graduation requirements by the time they graduate. Failing to do so may require an additional semester or year. Repeating Courses Students in grades 9 to 12 who fail a course must attend summer school or an after- school program to make up the credit. 7 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 Credit Awarded upon Early Withdrawal Any student in grades 9 to 12 withdrawing from RIST before the end of a semester may request to receive credit if the following requirements are fulfilled: Credit is granted only for completed quarters. A written request for early withdrawal is submitted to the Principal at least two weeks prior to withdrawal. Documentation from the parent's/guardian's sponsoring organization justifying early withdrawal is submitted to the Principal. The student has not exceeded the absence limit for a semester course. The student has achieved passing grades of 60% (D) or higher 8 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS College planning should begin in the first two years of high school (Grades 9 and 10). This will ensure that students can meet the recommended course requirements for the colleges of their choice. Australian University Entrance Requirements Each college or university has its own English language requirements. Australian colleges and universities accept TOEFL or IELTS scores as proof of proficiency. Length of Courses Certificate: 6 to 18 months Diploma: 1.5 to 3 years Bachelor's Degree: 3 to 5 years Desired Qualification TOEFL Requirement IELTS Requirement Certificate (TAFE or private college) 500-550 5-6 Diploma (TAFE or private college) 500-550 5-6 Bachelor"s degree (university) 550-600 6-7 Each college or university has its own academic entry requirements. Particular programs at these colleges or universities may even have their own entrance requirements. Many require a certain grade point average (GPA) from high school. As a general guide: Desired Qualification Academic Entry Requirements Certificate (TAFE or private college) Successful completion of 10-11 yrs of school Diploma (TAFE or private college) Successful completion of 11-12 yrs of school Bachelor"s degree (university) Successful completion of high school Source: Australian Education Advisory Service British (UK) University Entrance Requirements Career-based courses (for example, you"d like to be a designer) Entrance requirements for career-based courses depend on the level of study. For example, National Diploma courses and vocational A-levels normally require four or five GCSEs or the equivalent, whereas a Higher National Diploma (HND) would require at least two A- levels or the equivalent. You may also be required to produce evidence of relevant skills or experience, e.g. a portfolio of drawing for an art and design course. Degree course (leading to a Bachelor"s degree) Students normally enter degree courses at the age of 18 but they can be younger and many are older. For admission to a degree course, you will need three A-levels or the equivalent. The grades you need will depend on which subject you choose and which institution you want to study at. Source: British Council 9 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 Canadian University Entrance Requirements Each university has its own entrance requirements. At some universities, if you are a high school graduate from a US school system you will have to meet US high school entrance requirements. As a rule, Canadian universities require: General Admissions Requirements TOEFL May be required. IELTS Accepted at some Canadian universities instead of the TOEFL. Check your program requirements. SAT May be required. Check with the university for minimum scores. High School Diploma Successful completion of high school program. Each university has its own minimum course requirements. Bachelor or undergraduate degrees require three or four years of full time study depending on the university or the program. An honors baccalaureate degree means an additional year of study in the major or honors subject at a higher academic level of achievement. Colleges and Institutes offer diploma and certificate programs but some may offer degrees called two-year associate degrees or four-year applied degrees. Source: Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials, Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) Chinese University Entrance Requirements Chinese language proficiency is required to study in China. The Chinese language proficiency test, or Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK), is designed to assess the language proficiency of non-native Chinese speakers. The HSK is divided into primary, medium and advanced levels. Failure to earn a passing score for entrance to university may mean you will need to study Chinese for one to two years before entering a university. Type of Program Admissions Requirements Undergraduate programs in Liberal Diplomas, academic records, medium stage Arts C-level on the HSK, passing scores on entrance exams or proficiency assessment Undergraduate programs in Diplomas, academic records, primary stage Science, Engineering, Agriculture, C-level on the HSK, passing scores on Medicine entrance exams or proficiency assessment Undergraduate programs in Arts Pictures, recordings, and audio-visual materials of own works of art, letters of recommendation Source: Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange, Ministry of Education 10 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 Japanese University Entrance Requirements Universities in Japan conduct almost all their courses in Japanese with a few exceptions. Some universities offer special courses aimed at obtaining degrees or short-term study programs in English. Regular undergraduate programs at universities take four years to complete. Medical, dentistry and veterinary programs are six years. To apply, applicants must meet one of the following qualifications: 1. Completed 12 years of education outside Japan including secondary education 2. Completed an educational program after 10-11 years, completed a course of preliminary study for university entrance, and be at least 18 years old 3. Passed a qualification in one"s home country equivalent to the University Entrance Qualification Examination 4. Passed the International Baccalaureate and be at least 18 years old Admissions Requirements Certificate of senior high-school graduation (or anticipated date of graduation) Senior high-school transcript Letter of recommendation from the principal or a teacher at senior high school Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and other university entrance exams Source: Japan Student Services Organization Korean University Entrance Requirements There are both two-year junior colleges leading to the Associate"s Degree and four-year universities leading to either a Certificate or a Bachelor"s Degree. Academic requirements will vary from university to university. Admissions Requirements High School diploma Transcript Two letters of recommendation Korean proficiency certificate or official TOEFL score Study plan Personal Essay Portfolio (for applicants to the arts or sports) Source: Korean Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development New Zealand University Entrance Requirements English Proficiency Requirement If you do not meet the language proficiency requirement you may be advised to attend English language school first. New Zealand accepts either the TOEFL or the IELTS. TOEFL 550 IELTS (Academic) 6.0-6.5 (with 5.5 or better in each band) 11 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 Academic Requirements The entry standards in New Zealand vary from university to university. You will have to consult the university to find out their specific admissions requirements. The admissions requirements below are meant as guidelines to give you a general idea of the expectations. Thailand Matayom 6 with good grades or 1 year of study at a recognized university USA High School diploma and SAT scores. Source: New Zealand Education Adviser Services Limited Taiwanese University Entrance Requirements Institutions of higher education include two-year junior colleges, technical colleges, liberal arts colleges, four-year universities and graduate schools. Most university undergraduate programs require four years of study. However, students may receive two-year extensions in order to fulfill their undergraduate requirements. Specialized undergraduate programs, like dentistry will require six years to complete, while medical school programs require seven years. Undergraduate courses in a national university are mainly taught in Mandarin. Some institutions have programs for international students. There are 17 educational institutions for foreign residents in Taiwan. English is the main foreign language. University or Qualifications Length of Study International College Students' Admissions Requirements National, Graduate from 4 to 7 years Diploma, municipal, or senior secondary Transcript of private school or the grades equivalent. Two letters of recommendation Health certificate Study plan in Chinese or English Source: Taiwanese Ministry of Education Thai University Entrance Requirements These are the qualifications and requirements for four-year universities in Thailand. Some Thai universities have international programs that are taught in English. There are 107 undergraduate programs in English-medium in 67 areas of study in 21 universities. Admissions requirements may vary depending on the program. These are general guidelines to the Thai universities: Admissions Requirements to Thai Language Programs (i.e., programs taught in Thai) Passing score on the entrance exam which is offered November to April Passing score in Thai language If students do not take International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the subject that they wish to study, they must have 12 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 taken the appropriate courses and passed the exams. These courses and grades must appear on the final transcript Qualifications of Applicants (Non-Thai Citizens) Must have satisfactorily completed high school (grade 12) and possess a high school certificate (diploma) Entrance examination Physical examination, interview and a possible aptitude test Thai language proficiency required for Thai language programs. English language proficiency required for English language programs. Required and Recommended Courses for Thai Language Programs Math and Science majors need to have completed 2 years in the following subjects: Biology, AP Biology or IB Biology Chemistry, AP Chemistry or IB Chemistry Physics, AP Physics B or IB Physics Calculus, AP Calculus AB or IB Math, IB Math Methods or IB Higher Level Math Thai language Admissions Requirements to International Programs (taught in English) at Thai Universities SAT combined score of 1600* Critical Reading 500 TOEFL at 213 or above on the computer-based test or IELTS score of at least 6.0 on the paper test Successfully passed basic high school courses depending on the chosen field of study, OR Passing scores on entrance exams in the subject areas *Could be higher or lower depending on the university. Check the university"s admissions requirements. US University Entrance Requirements US colleges and universities offer two-year and four-year programs of study. Two-year programs lead to an associate degree while four-year programs lead to the bachelor degree. Credit earned towards an associate degree may transfer to a four-year program. Commonly Recommended Course Requirements for Four-Year US Colleges English 4 years Social Studies 3-4 years Mathematics 3-4 years Science 3-4 years Modern Language 2-3 years" study in the same language* *Some universities do not have a modern language requirement, especially for students whose first language is not English. Check the college"s specific admissions requirements. Factors in US College Acceptance Overall achievement in high school Participation in extra-curricular activities and community service Positive recommendations from teachers and counselors 13 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 College admissions test scores (e.g., SAT I/SAT II, ACT). Check the college"s specific admissions requirements. College essay or interview English proficiency (TOEFL). Check the college"s specific admissions requirements for international students. Source: RIS Counseling Office Standardized Testing Students are required to earn a passing score of 500 on the TOEFL (or equivalent) in order to graduate from RIST. Standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and the TOEFL may be required for university admission. It is important to check with the university for specific admissions requirements. Ruamrudee International School (RIS) is a testing center. This allows students to take the SAT and the TOEFL on campus. Check the student planner for the test dates and plan accordingly. You can now register for the SAT online at www.collegeboard.com but for the ACT inquire at the RIS High School Counseling Office, H105. Recommended Testing Time Line Grade 9-12 Semester 1 o Stanford Achievement Test Grade 11 Semester 1 o PSAT Grade 11 Semester 2 o Institutional TOEFL Grade 12 Semester 1 o SAT I, SAT II, ACT Our school"s CEEB school testing code for the SAT is 695300 14 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 COURSE OVERVIEW – GRADES 9-10 (TABLE INDICATES NUMBER OF BLOCKS/PERIODS IN A FOUR-DAY CYCLE, NOT ORDER OF PERIODS) BLOCKS DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 1 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 2 SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE VALUES/RELIGION 3 MATH MATH MATH MATH 21ST CENTURY 21ST CENTURY THAI LANGUAGE WHEEL: THAI LANGUAGE WHEEL: 4 & CULTURE ART; MEDIA; & CULTURE ART; MEDIA; OR THAI STUDIES THIRD LANGUAGE; OR JAPANESE THIRD LANGUAGE; ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENTREPRENEURSHIP PHYSICAL 5 SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION Total 70-minute blocks in 4-day cycle (20 blocks): THAI LANGUAGE & ENGLISH 4 CULTURE* OR THAI 2 STUDIES & JAPANESE MATH 4 21ST CENTURY WHEEL 2 SCIENCE 3 VALUES OR RELIGION 1 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 *required for all Thai nationals 15 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 COURSE OVERVIEW – GRADES 11-12 (TABLE INDICATES NUMBER OF BLOCKS/PERIODS IN A FOUR-DAY CYCLE, NOT ORDER OF PERIODS) BLOCKS DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 1 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 2 SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE VALUES/RELIGION MATH/MATH MATH/MATH MATH/MATH PHYSICAL 3 STUDIES STUDIES STUDIES EDUCATION THAI LANGUAGE MAJOR: THAI LANGUAGE MAJOR: 4 & CULTURE AP STUDIO ART OR & CULTURE AP STUDIO ART OR OR THAI STUDIES COMPUTER SCIENCE OR JAPANESE COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR: SOCIOLOGY 11 SOCIOLOGY 11 SOCIOLOGY 11 5 AP STUDIO ART OR PSYCHOLOGY 12 PSYCHOLOGY 12 PSYCHOLOGY 12 COMPUTER SCIENCE Total 70-minute blocks in 4-day cycle (20 blocks): THAI LANGUAGE & CULTURE* ENGLISH 4 OR THAI STUDIES & JAPANESE 2 MATH/MATH STUDIES 3 MAJOR ELECTIVE 3 SCIENCE 3 VALUES OR RELIGION 1 SOCIOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY 3 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 *required for all Thai nationals 16 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 COURSE OUTLINES CORE CURRICULUM English 9 English 11 Full Year - 70 minutes every day: 2 credits Full Year - 70 minutes every day: 2 credits In this introductory high school course, In their junior year, students continue to students read selected short stories and study world and Asian literature, both as novels from contemporary world and whole-class and independent reading. Asian fiction. Basic literary elements are They develop their reading strategies introduced but the literary focus for the and acquire stronger comprehension year is theme. Students use Bloom"s skills. Through class discussions and critical thinking questions and reading independent writing projects, students responses to demonstrate analyze author"s purpose, character comprehension of literature. In drama, motivation, point of view, and mood. students improve delivery through the Students gain independence as writers use of volume, pace, stress, intonation, through the use of self and peer- and body language. 6+1 traits of writing evaluations using 6+1 traits rubrics. are introduced as a common way to talk Writing strategies emphasize writing for about writing. In terms of genres, both fluency and accuracy. Through a students write phase autobiographies, mini-lesson approach, students develop interview essays, poetry, and control over the basic elements of writing informational reports. The research focus at the word, sentence, paragraph, and for this year is on paraphrasing and text levels. In terms of genre, students summarizing. write plays, formal letters, literary analysis and cause-effect essays. English 10 English 12 Full Year - 70 minutes every day: 2 credits In the 10th grade students read Full Year - 70 minutes every day: 2 credits contemporary Asian fiction that This senior course prepares students for addresses teen and social issues. They writing a college research paper. The explore growing into adulthood and its course covers the steps in the research challenges: moving to a new place, process, MLA documentation style, adjusting to a new way of life, resolving searching and evaluating information from family conflicts, obeying rules and a variety of library/online resources, and making difficult decisions. Students effective use of advisers/peers. Other review basic literary elements with a writing genres covered include literary focus on imagery, theme, point of view, analysis essays, persuasive essays and and irony. They also continue the habit reflective narrative essays. Students review of independent reading and respond to and study various literary elements through texts using a variety of reading strategies short stories, poetry and world literature. aimed at improving comprehension. In Presentations, debates, discussions and technology projects allow students to writing workshops, students begin by respond to literature and practice reviewing the writing process and academic English. learning to write effective paragraphs. In subsequent workshops, students use the 6 Traits to write, revise and edit narrative, persuasive and literary analysis essays. 17 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 Social Studies 9 Sociology 11 Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits This course continues the social studies This course provides an overview of the progression begun in middle school, and study of human interaction between takes students through the eras of individuals and groups. Students explore modern history as the eastern and socialization, and in so doing, learn western hemispheres became more concepts that are essential to analyze a interconnected during the 20th century variety of social structures and up until the 1920s. Students learn about: sociological issues. By experiencing The Industrial Revolution and diverse learning activities, students Progressive Movements demonstrate critical thinking skills using Nationalism sociological content. Throughout the European Imperialism course, students are given multiple World War I opportunities to use and strengthen their Emphasis is placed on the government, English skills and demonstrate knowledge economics, culture and geography of and skills learned in different ways. each era and place. Instruction is highly interactive and emphasizes the use of Psychology 12 primary sources, research skills, technology, and multiple intelligence Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits teaching strategies. In their senior year, students focus on Psychology, the social science that studies individual human behavior and Social Studies 10 development. They study important figures in the field and their contributions Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits to our understanding of motivation, self- In the final chapter of their multi-year concept, personality and the biological historical exploration, students are brought basis for behavior. Other topics of study from the post World War I Era, through the include: the basics of the study of second half of the 20th Century to the psychology; developmental psychology; present day. In this era full of global conflict and exceptional changes in psychological disorders; therapy; love technology and societies students study: and social relationships; and The Great Depression conditioning and learning. Students The Rise of Totalitarian participate in a variety of learning Governments after World War I. activities, including observations and Europe and Asia during and after experiments, and are expected to World War II demonstrate critical thinking in research The Cold War and classroom discussion. The course The Search for Community, Stability, provides students with many and varied and Peace in an Interdependent opportunities to use and develop World mastery of receptive and expressive Emphasis is placed upon the government, English communication skills, and to economics, culture and geography of demonstrate new learning in different each era and place. Instruction is highly ways. interactive and places an emphasis on the use of primary sources, research skills, technology, and multiple intelligence teaching strategies. 18 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 Math 9 deeper understanding of calculus by the end of the senior year. Specific topics for Full Year - 70 minutes every day: 2 credits this group will include functions and This course places increasing emphasis equations in general, sequences and on using mathematical principles to series, exponential and logarithmic model and solve word problems. functions, coordinate geometry, Students continue investigating algebra differentiation, the binomial theorem, by examining and solving linear, periodic phenomena, and trigonometry quadratic and polynomial functions. As with both right-angle triangles and non- well, graphical representations of right-angle triangles. At all levels of high mathematical functions play a major school math, the students are faced with role in conveying related concepts. the challenges inherent with becoming Students will also acquire a working complex thinkers, self-directed learners, knowledge of trigonometry as a tool for team players, and technology-proficient solving problems associated with right individuals. In the area of complex triangles. Also covered are the thinkers, the students are presented with manipulation of radicals as well as the demand to synthesize explanations, perimeter and surface area of 2D shapes to analyze, evaluate, and interpret data, and volume of 3-D shapes. The concept to formulate solutions, to test hypotheses, of proof is investigated by exploring and to apply their skills and knowledge in parallel lines and congruent triangles. novel situations. As self-directed learners, Students are required to communicate the students will reflect upon their own clear, logical solutions to problems in learning processes and profit from their both mathematical and English own natural mistakes. Students will be language. encouraged to contribute purposefully and constructively in the mathematical Math 10 environment as team players. To become technology-proficient Full Year - 70 minutes every day: 2 credits individuals, the students will learn to This course extends the trigonometry determine their solutions with graphing learned in grade 9 to non right-angle calculators. triangles where students learn to apply these skills in problems involving bearings Math Studies 11 and in finding distances that would otherwise be difficult to measure. In Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits geometry, students work with properties The Math Studies group will pursue of circles as well as develop graphs of number and measurement, sets and more complex functions. Set theory, as Venn diagrams, applications of the well as applications of statistics and Pythagorean theorem, probability, probability, will be introduced. In the descriptive statistics, linear and realm of algebra, this course teaches exponential algebra, coordinate students how to apply the knowledge of geometry, quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic non-linear numerical trigonometry, and, time functions to solving problems associated providing, two variable statistics. At all with rate of change as well as matrix levels of high school math, the students algebra. Students will work with complex are faced with the challenges inherent and irrational numbers. Graphing with becoming complex thinkers, self- calculators are used throughout the directed learners, team players, and course. technology-proficient individuals. In the area of complex thinkers, the students Math 11 are presented with the demand to synthesize explanations, to analyze, Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits evaluate, and interpret data, to Our math students are divided into two formulate solutions, to test hypotheses, groups, one of which will target a and to apply their skills and knowledge in 19 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 novel situations. As self-directed learners, all levels of high school math, the the students will reflect upon their own students are faced with the challenges learning processes and profit from their inherent with becoming complex own natural mistakes. Students will be thinkers, self-directed learners, team encouraged to contribute purposefully players, and technology-proficient and constructively in the mathematical individuals. In the area of complex environment as team players. To thinkers, the students are presented with become technology-proficient the demand to synthesize explanations, individuals, the students will learn to to analyze, evaluate, and interpret data, determine their solutions with graphing to formulate solutions, to test hypotheses, calculators. and to apply their skills and knowledge in novel situations. As self-directed learners, Math 12 the students will reflect upon their own learning processes and profit from their Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits own natural mistakes. Students will be Math students are divided into two encouraged to contribute purposefully groups, one of which will target a and constructively in the mathematical deeper understanding of calculus. environment as team players. To Specific topics for this group in the senior become technology-proficient year will include a review and individuals, the students will learn to extenuation of differential calculus, determine their solutions with graphing integral calculus, vectors, probabilities, calculators. statistics, and matrices. At all levels of high school math, the students are faced Science 9 with the challenges inherent with becoming complex thinkers, self- Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits directed learners, team players, and Problem-solving is a key concept of the technology-proficient individuals. In the ninth grade science course, and area of complex thinkers, the students laboratory writing is formalized. are presented with the demand to Laboratory work and research are synthesize explanations, to analyze, important elements of the course. evaluate, and interpret data, to Chemistry and Physics units help students formulate solutions, to test hypotheses, understand the structure and and to apply their skills and knowledge in interactions of common materials and novel situations. As self-directed learners, objects, and their impact on our the students will reflect upon their own everyday lives. In Chemistry students learning processes and profit from their extend their study of the periodic table own natural mistakes. Students will be to include bonding, chemical formulas, encouraged to contribute purposefully reactions, compounds and mixtures, and and constructively in the mathematical solutions. The Physics unit investigates environment as team players. To various forms of energy and forces. become technology-proficient Students are able to distinguish between individuals, the students will learn to heat and temperature and experiment determine their solutions with graphing with how heat is transferred. Newton"s calculators. laws of motion are discussed, and students identify and describe different Math Studies 12 forms of energy. In the environmental unit students research current local and Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits global air and water pollution issues, The Math Studies group in their senior explore related diseases and health year will pursue probabilities, statistics to problems, along with possible solutions. an extended depth including two- variable statistics, logic, and differential calculus. A project in statistics will comprise a portion of the coursework. At 20 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 Science 10 conversion between the various units used by chemists to quantify chemicals. Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits Students learn about the interaction and Students study five major themes during effects of humans on the environment in the year: The Earth, Waves, Cells, ecology. The focus is on the various Genetics and Evolution. During their biomes, population ecology and the investigation of the Earth students environmental problems in today"s world. explore the mechanism for plate Students then examine the effects of tectonics and the effects of that motion various kinds of motion and forces on on the crust, geologic time scale, the use objects during a study of of scale in modeling, and they identify Kinematics. They use their understanding key features of the Earth's structure. A and application of the three Newton"s study of the properties of waves and the Laws and relate them to the concepts of effects of their interactions includes both motion and forces that occur every day mechanical (sine, sound, and in their lives. The students then end the longitudinal) and electromagnetic (light, year with a look at the human microwaves and radio) waves. Students body. Students investigate the anatomy then investigate the building blocks of all and physiology of several of the body's living things: cells. Students review the organ systems in order to better functions of the various organelles of a appreciate the need to maintain a prototypical plant and animal cell. An in- healthy lifestyle. The course places depth study of the mechanism of cellular special focus on science vocabulary, division leads into to the study of mathematical data analysis, applied Genetics. In this unit they learn the technology and Socratic dialogue as a mechanism that allows genes to be means to enhance English and critical passed from parents to offspring, and thinking skills. how the information for the specific traits carried by these genes is decoded and Science 12 used to make proteins within the cell. They also investigate cancer and various Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits genetic diseases, and how current Students study four major themes during medical research is changing how we the year: Plants, Ecology, view and deal with these issues. Students Thermodynamics and States of Matter. end the year with a survey of the theory These topics provide an opportunity of Evolution. They demonstrate how an to present various environmental issues organism's fitness is a function of its that are integrated throughout the environment and how changes are year. In the Plants Unit students made to a species over time as a result investigate the relationship between the of changes in their environment. The importance of two basic processes, course places special focus on science photosynthesis and respiration. Plants vocabulary and analytical thinking as a are the primary producers of most means to enhance English and critical ecosystems and form the basis for a thinking skills. discussion of ecology. Students become familiar with the major biomes of the Science 11 world, the biogeochemical cycles that support them and the interactions Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits among populations that form particular Students study four major themes during ecosystems. Students use this the year: Chemical Quantities, Ecology, information to investigate the issue of Kinematics, and The Human Body. While overpopulation on both a local and investigating chemical quantities global scale. Students demonstrate how students learn about the concept of the these processes are present in global mole and how matter is conserved warming and what measures must be during a chemical reaction. Special taken to reverse this process. A study of focus is placed on the thermodynamics includes methods of 21 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 heat transfer, insulators, calorimetry and application assignments that help them temperature. They learn how to to demonstrate their understanding of calculate enthalpy values using Hess"s following the example of Jesus in the Law. The year ends with a survey of the love and service of their fellow men. In properties of the three common states of addition, by studying the life of the early matter. Students also revisit chemical Church, students come to appreciate bonding and correlate the different and value their beliefs, and those of bond types with the states and nature of others, and to strive to live out and matter. The course places special focus preserve their Catholic faith. on science vocabulary, lab report- writing, conceptual analysis and Socratic Religion 11 dialogue as a means to enhance English and critical thinking skills. Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit The course theme is Social Justice and Morality. Students discover that the RELIGION AND VALUES ethical decisions they make are related to the opinion they have of themselves and the value system they hold, and that Religion 9 their family and culture have provided the basis for their value system. This value Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit system must be deep-rooted in Christian The course theme is an introduction to moral teachings. The course helps the Old Testament, outlining the students to develop their moral development of Christianity through reasoning through many opportunities Biblical story accounts of salvation for role-playing and scenarios that history. Students are introduced to such require utilizing moral conscience and books as the Pentateuch, the Book of application of Catholic teachings. Laws, Historical Books, Prophetic Books, Students are provided with opportunities Book of Wisdom, and the Psalms. They in community service to stand up for their come to appreciate the cultural, social, own beliefs and to speak out on behalf and political aspects of the Israelites of the poor and marginalized. Through community and how God used Jesus" this experiential learning and community predecessors to prepare the people of service, dealing with different age God for the coming of Jesus Christ. The groups from different social and students identify the different images of economic backgrounds, students God that are depicted throughout the develop an empathic heart for those Old Testament and come to appreciate who are less fortune and contribute to the coming of the Messiah through preserving the dignity of all persons. God"s revelation to his faithful. Students make the connection between salvation Values 9 history foretold in the Old Testament and salvation history carried out in the person Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. Our community shapes our values and provides us with a safe place to grow Religion 10 and learn. Students learn how their own values can direct them to make good Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit choices. They learn to take responsibility The course theme is the New Testament. for their actions as well as resolve Students discover Christian values and conflicts within their peer groups. virtues revealed in the different books of Students recognize how physical and the New Testament. They study the four emotional changes affect them and Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the their relationships. They learn how to New Testament letters, and the book of make decisions that build character and Revelation. After each reading, students a positive self-image. They recognize the produce written reflections and/or role of the family, peers, and community 22 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 in shaping their values and their with the natural sense of caring and behavior. They learn how to avoid concern young people have for their situations that are harmful. Throughout world--whether at school, in their the course, students use speaking, community, or in the world. Students listening, reading, and writing skills in learn that to be Caring Global Citizens, English to grow in understanding of they must reflect, transform, and take themselves and the world around them. action. In so doing, students gain greater insight into themselves, develop respect Values 10 and responsibility, while also learning to see themselves as partners in progress Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit with their communities and with In this course, students learn that they humankind. need to like themselves. Students learn how the family, one"s community, and the media all play a part in forming their LANGUAGE AND CULTURE self-image. They learn to be responsible and how to make responsible decisions regarding their well-being and Thai Language & Culture (Native) 9 happiness. Through a better understanding of their personalities, their Full year – 70 minutes 2 in 4 days: 1 credit likes and dislikes, their strengths and Thai 9 is a literature-based program, areas for improvement, students learn to which provides students with the value what is important, work towards opportunity to study and analyze a their goals, and have respectful variety of literary genres. Students begin relationships with others. They learn to to think, read, speak and write critically care about the environment. Students, about literature. Throughout the year, moreover, learn caring and responsibility students are introduced to short stories, towards their communities through poetry, novels, and non-fiction. Emphasis planning, organizing, and participation in is placed on developing formal writing community service. skills through the writing process. Speaking skills are reinforced through a Values 11 variety of oral activities and presentations. Students are introduced Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit to the key elements of various types of In this course, students begin to be more essays; narrative, descriptive, expository, aware of global issues and ethical and persuasive. Grammatical usage is problems facing our modern society. studied within the context of literary They realize how our cultures and our analysis and written composition. value systems affect the decisions we Connections are made with make and the opinions we hold. They contemporary issues in Thai society in investigate and reflect on these values order to relate student learning to real- and how family, friends, and the media life situations and enhance integration of affect them. They can judge for learning. themselves how globalization, as spread through the media, affects their culture Thai Language & Culture (Native) 10 and their values. Full year – 70 minutes 2 in 4 days: 1 credit Service Learning 12 In Thai 10, students explore a variety of literary genres within the themes of social Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit struggle, injustice, power, poverty, and In this course, students discover that idealism. In addition to literary analysis, service learning means to share one's special emphasis is given to student knowledge and expertise with the writing skills. Students learn to write community. Service learning means to essays, commentaries and research connect what students learn in school papers. Oral communication is 23 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 enhanced through class discussions, contact with diverse ideas. The course speech and commentaries, using emphasizes writing critiques, essays, literature as a springboard. Students are research papers, and analysis, as well as introduced to literary elements and oral activities such as presentations, literary devices commonly found in Thai discussions, and commentaries. literature. As in grade 9, grammar usage and vocabulary are studied within the Community Action Component context of literary analysis, oral presentations, and written work. All high school Thai students in grades 9- Throughout the course, connections are 12 are required to play an active role in made with current social issues to carrying out service community activities. enhance and integrate student learning. Students will plan and select their community involvement activities Thai Language & Culture (Native) 11 arranged by their teachers or from an approved list. When community service Full year – 70 minutes 2 in 4 days: 1 credit activities are completed, the student will In Thai 11 students are exposed to the submit a form, signed by the sponsoring techniques and style employed by organization or person, to verify the hours writers from different eras in Thai literary of service. Students are encouraged to history. Works are chosen from various complete an average of 12 hours of literary periods, from Rattnakosin service for each year of their high school literature to contemporary novels. The program. course emphasizes the key aspects of significant literary genres and Thai Studies (Non-native) 9 conventions of Thai literature. Students develop the ability to think critically and Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit independently, analyzing literature in This course, entitled Thai Ways, is depth and using language in designed to develop non-native sophisticated discussions and debate. students' understanding of the historical They construct arguments, both written events and heritage that contributed to and oral that are focused, coherent and the development of the nation. Students persuasive, with relevant support and examine major developments in Thai examples. history, including people, events, ideas, and trends across significant time periods Thai Language & Culture (Native) 12 from Sukhothai to Ratanakosin. Special emphasis is given to an in-depth analysis Full year – 70 minutes 2 in 4 days: 1 credit of how values of the past societies have Thai 12 aims to promote students" influenced current trends and helped knowledge and understanding of their shape contemporary Thailand. Through own culture and society. This course research and writing, students develop offers students an opportunity to skills in searching for information, examine complex issues of cultural analyzing and organizing their findings, identity, prejudice, and stereotyping and communicating, in English, aspects through famous literature such as Si Phan of the historical and cultural heritage of Din and Chao Mom, authored by M.L. the host country. Kukrit Pramote. Students examine the roots of traditional views of race, sex, Thai Studies (Non-native) 10 gender, roles, and ethnicity, and explore the causes of dramatic changes in past Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit decades, focusing on the identity, beliefs Focusing on "Modern Thailand", this and values, conflict, challenges and course develops students' understanding social issues of Thai society. Students of the various forces, both foreign and develop cultural sensitivity through domestic, that have shaped modern personal engagement in a variety of Thailand. Students will explore key works, and grow intellectually through changes and political attitudes that 24 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 influenced Thailand in the 20th century. meaningful and practical learning Emphasis is placed on the rise of experience, working with Thai people in nationalism, the first constitution that a local community. This challenging ended the absolute monarchy, the course aims to develop research writing ascendancy of the military dictators, and and independent learning the struggle for democracy. Students will competencies, together with also examine the impact and the threat organization, collaboration, of globalization on Thai values, beliefs, communication, and time-management and attitudes in this century. Research skills. skills, essay writing, and critical thinking are among the competencies Japanese Language I (Grade 9 developed by this course, as students Native) deepen their understanding of the host culture. Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit The course is designed for Japanese Thai Studies (Non-Native) 11 native speakers who have completed two years of middle school Japanese Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit language or the equivalent. Students will In grade 11 students complete a Living learn kanji, the Japanese style of Heritage Project designed to capture Chinese characters (1608 characters), and preserve Thailand's heritage online. idioms, proverbs, and skills for writing They assemble a treasure-trove of written compositions. Students will also read and and graphic information reflecting analyze newspapers and other materials various aspects of people, places, for native-speaking readers. In addition, traditions, and issues of interest in they will be able to distinguish between Thailand, to be published as a "living" honorific and informal language. By the database of resources for school end of grade 9, students are expected classrooms. This purposeful, to reach the same level in the language performance-based course provides a as Japanese middle school graduates. meaningful reason for studying. Through project-based learning, students Japanese Language II (Grade 10 develop a command of research skills; Native) they write stories and articles with clarity, logic, validity, and effectiveness on a Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit wide range of topics about Thailand; The course is designed for Japanese and they employ many aspects of native speakers who have completed educational technology to produce and three years of middle school Japanese present work. language or the equivalent. Students will continue to study kanji, the Japanese Thai Studies (Non-native) 12 style of Chinese characters (1,945 characters), more idioms, proverbs and Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit skills for writing more varied compositions Named after the Thai government in an appropriate Japanese style. "OTOP" initiative (One Tambon One Students continue to read and analyze Product), senior students engage in a newspapers and age-appropriate "One Village One Product" Community literature for more advanced readers. In Treasures Project. Integrated with addition, they are taught to use honorific Business Studies and English, the course language in appropriate contexts. By the aims to provide students an opportunity end of grade 10, students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to reach the same level in the language needed to analyze aspects of Thai as Japanese students in high school year culture in a chosen community: its ideas one. and artwork, social and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions. Students will be exposed to real-world application in a 25 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 Japanese Language III (Grade 11 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Native) Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit The course is designed for Japanese Physical Education 9 native speakers who have completed Japanese high school first year Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit education, or equivalent. Students will The first year of high school Physical continue to study kanji, the Japanese Education is primarily designed to style of Chinese characters (1,945 promote a healthy generation of characters). They develop their students who are able to achieve their command of idiomatic language use highest potential, reversing the trend of and are required to write essays that deteriorating health and physical fitness show a good command of the written among youth. The course is designed to language. Students continue to read improve cardiovascular endurance, and respond to texts suitable for muscular strength, muscular endurance, advanced readers. By the end of the healthful body composition and flexibility course, students are expected to reach through participation in lifetime sports. In the same language level as second year addition, participation in group activities high school students in the Japanese builds students" interpersonal education system. communication skills and ability to cooperate with others. Japanese Language IV (Grade 12 Native) Physical Education 10 Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit The course is designed for Japanese The primary emphasis of Physical native speakers who have completed Education at Grade 10 is to provide the second year of Japanese high review, continuation, and maintenance school education or equivalent. Students of physical fitness concepts and the continue to study kanji, the Japanese promotion of healthy lifestyles. Moreover, style of Chinese characters (up to the appreciation of good health is approximately 2000 characters). They enhanced through completing fitness continue to master idiomatic language self-evaluation, exercising at a pace use and are required to write suited for the individual, and challenging essays that show a strong participating in lifetime sports. Students command of the written language. continue to develop skills of interpersonal Students read and analyze a range of communication and collaboration as a nonfiction and fiction material suitable valuable by-product. These units of for advanced readers. By the end of the instruction are designed to educate and course, students are expected to reach encourage students to develop sound the same language level as graduates fitness habits and attitudes now and into of Japanese high schools and be able to the future. compete for university entrance in Japan. Physical Education 11 Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit The Physical education 11 course offers students a wide variety of sports and activities. The main goal of the course is for students to understand that physical activity, exercise and sport provide opportunities for recreation, enjoyment, challenge, character development, self- 26 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 expression and social interaction. The articulated over two-years and provide focus of the course is the continued students with wide choices and development of a healthy lifestyle opportunities to practice the skills through personal fitness activities and acquired in real-life simulations. lifetime sports. Physical Education 12 Full Year - 70 minutes 1 in 4 days: 0.5 credit COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR The Physical Education 12 course GRADES 11 & 12 provides continuing opportunities for students to appreciate and benefit from physical activity and personal fitness as Digital Design (Grade 11) part of a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. The course allows students to 1 Semester –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 0.75 achieve a high level of proficiency in a credits variety of physical activities, and Students will receive instruction on more participate in a range of sports. In advanced aspects of digital design than addition, they will be able to evaluate in previous courses. They will have an their own and their peers" skill opportunity to choose independent development in order to identify areas projects to reinforce the skills they have for improvement. acquired as well as further their learning with a wide variety of technical design applications. Skills will include but are 21st CENTURY WHEEL – GR. 9 & 10 not limited to web design, graphics design, digital art, graphic animations, web 2.0 tools, desktop publishing, photo Innovative Art 1 & 2 editing, 3D modeling, and yearbook. Multi-Media Technology 1 & 2 Students will maintain student websites / digital portfolios to allow them to Entrepreneurship 1 & 2 organize and reflect upon what they Introduction to Japanese 1 & 2 or have learned. Self-directed learning is a Introduction to Thai 1 & 2 major emphasis in this course which will enable students to foster a passion for Each course is 1 semester - 70 minutes 1 in technology fueled by their individual 4 days: 0.25 credit per course interests. The 21st Century Wheel has been designed in accordance with the latest Video Technology (Grade 11) educational thinking to recognize that schools need to prepare students for a 1 Semester –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 0.75 changing and unpredictable future. In credits addition to the core skills that are This course familiarizes students with the required for success, RIST recognizes the production of short segment videos such need to orientate students to be as commercials, short documentaries, creative and adaptable, to be ready for and interviews. Students learn to challenges and opportunities that may manage a variety of disciplines involved present themselves in a rapidly changing in the development and production of world. Such preparation includes interactive media, such as how to acquiring entrepreneurial skills, using art operate a video camera, set up basic and design in innovative ways, being lighting, and edit audio and video able to utilize and communicate with the footage. As a culminating performance latest technology and media, and assessment of this practical course, expanding language abilities in a students are required to produce their shrinking global environment. These own short segment video. modular 1-semester courses are 27 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 composition and aesthetics. Students Advanced Digital Design (Grade work with pencil, charcoal, pastels, ink 12) and scratch board. Emphasis is placed on the history of art from a cultural 1 Semester –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 0.75 perspective and relating that experience credits to their developing art work. Advanced Students will chose independent projects Painting reviews previous painting to apply the skills they have acquired as methods and exposes students to new well as further their learning with a wide painting mediums concentrating on variety of technical design applications. composition and aesthetics. They work This will include but are not limited to web with a variety of mediums - pastels, design, graphics design, digital art, graphic watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints. animations, web 2.0 tools, desktop Students examine and critique examples publishing, photo editing, 3D modeling, from great masters of eastern and and yearbook work. Students will also western cultures, and apply that learning maintain digital portfolios to allow them to to their personal art work. To fulfill the organize and reflect upon what they have requirements of this course, students are learned. Self directed learning is a major expected to complete all studio work emphasis in this course which will enable and sketchbook assignments. From their students to foster a passion for technology personal portfolio, they select works for a fueled by their individual interests. student exhibition at the end of the year. Computer Hardware and Three Dimensional Design Networking (Grade 12) (Grade 11) 1 Semester –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 0.75 credits 1 Semester –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 0.75 credits Students learn the functionality of This course allows students to explore hardware and software components traditional and contemporary sculpture and will have the opportunity to build a materials and processes. Students will computer from its individual parts. They experience both additive and will learn to install operating systems and subtractive methods of working software, and troubleshoot hardware throughout the course. In ceramics, and software problems. In addition, an students are introduced to various introduction to networking is included techniques such as hand building, wheel with this hands-on course. Students will throwing, glazing, and modeling portraits continue their independent study by in clay. Students are expected to choosing individual projects based on maintain a sketchbook as well as a their interests that allow them to practice collection of finished three-dimensional the technical skills they have acquired as works from which they need to select well as develop new ones. two for a student exhibition at the end of the year. VISUAL ARTS ART MAJOR AP Studio Art (Grade 12) GRADES 11 & 12 Full year –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 1.5 credits This rigorous course which may lead to Advanced Drawing & Painting Advanced Placement certification is (Grade 11) intended for the serious art student who may be contemplating a career in the 1 Semester –70 minutes 3 in 4 days: 0.75 arts. The course enables students to credits undertake advanced work in a Advanced Drawing reviews previous specialized area of their choice in the drawing methods and exposes students visual arts, under the guidance of the art to new mediums, concentrating on teacher. Students create a portfolio of 28 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 work demonstrating the three areas of concern in AP work: quality of student"s work, concentration on a particular interest or problem, and breadth of experience in the formal, technical and expressive means of the artist. The ultimate aim of the course is to encourage art students to become independent thinkers who will contribute inventively and critically to their cultures through the creating of art. 29 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 REDEEMER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL THAILAND High School Change Major Form A. Change of Major Student Name:_____________________________ Date:_________________ Current Grade Level (check one) □ Grade 10 □ Grade 11 □ Grade 12 My current major is (check one box) □ Art □ Computer Science I would like to change my major to (check one box) □ Art □ Computer Science B. Written Request In order to change majors, the student must submit at least a ½ page paper to the counselor explaining why he/she has decided to change majors and why it would be of benefit to change majors. C. Student Signature This is my major selection. I understand that I cannot change majors until the second semester. Student Signature:__________________________________________ D. Parent or Guardian Approval I/We agree that this is my/our child's major selection. I/We understand that he/she cannot change majors until the second semester. ____________________________________________ Father/Guardian Signature ____________________________________________ Name in block letters ____________________________________________ Mother/Guardian Signature __________________________________________________Name in block letters 30 RIST HS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2011-2012 Redeemer International School Thailand Application for Early Graduation Directions to Student: Complete this application in the first semester of Grade 12 A. Application and Documentation Name: Date: Homeroom Teacher: TOEFL Score: Date of TOEFL: I am applying for early graduation because I have been accepted into a university. I understand that this application for early graduation depends on my academic and behavioral performance in school. I understand that permission for early graduation may be revoked if my grades and/or behavior slip unacceptably. Student Signature: In support of this application I have attached the required documentation: TOEFL score report Acceptance letter from a university (may be submitted later upon receipt) B. Parental Permission I/We support my/our child's application for early graduation. I/we understand that this application for early graduation depends on his/her academic and behavioral performance in school. I /we understand that permission for early graduation may be revoked if his/her grades and/or behavior are unacceptable. I/We understand that the decision of the RIST administration is final. Father's signature Name in Block Letters Mother's signature Name in Block Letters For Office Use Only: Student's GPA ________ Documentation is complete December March Missing: TOEFL Report University Acceptance Letter 31


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Climbing is a common tradition in games, particularly platformers. There is often a particular type of surface that can be climbed, and it has a recognizably different look than other surfaces in the game. Climbing ladders or stairs doesn't count.
Collectibles are items such as coins, rings, gems, packages etc. that can be gathered, usually for some kind of reward, or sometimes to simply beat a level. Often (almost too often) the source of earning achievements and trophies on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Typically found in fighting games, combos are a series of strung-together moves.
An action that is sensitive to context. Like going up to an object and pushing a button, which would normally perform a different action, to interact with it.
A sight placed on the HUD used to aim and provide a point of reference to the player when looking and interacting with the game world. Although they often aim weapons, they have a variety of uses and have appeared in many games in many different forms.
A bright flash, usually red and seen on the borders of the screen, that indicates damage or injury.
Whatever it is, you need it intact, at least for a little while.
Sometimes you want a challenge, sometimes you wanna coast.
The ability to dodge an attack, making you untouchable for a brief period.
The dodge jump is used to leap a considerable distance at a fast pace to make it harder for an opponent to hit, jump across large gaps or even to get across areas quicker.
Drifting is a technique used in motorsports that involves intentionally over-steering the car to create a slide. This is done both as a competitive and exhibitive technique.
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A smaller number of moms-to-be develop nausea at other times of the day like in the late afternoon and sometimes in response to certain trigger stimuli such as specific smells or fatty foods. There are, however, a small number of women who suffer severe nausea and vomiting 5 or more times a day, which is know as "hyperemesis gravidarum", for the entire 9 months of their pregnancy, a prospect that is daunting to say the least. In addition to making the mother's life a nightmare, such persistent nausea and vomiting can have serious consequences for the normal development of the baby because of the mother's inability to eat an adequate diet or to keep food down. Hyperemesis gravidarum can also seriously affect a woman's quality of life and her physical and psychological health. A disturbing lack of information To determine what can be done to alleviate both types of NVP, I did a search of the scientific literature and was amazed to find that despite the fact that 75-80% of pregnant women develop NVP, researchers such as Badell and coworkers (2006), admit that "The exact etiology and pathogenesis of NVP are poorly understood and are most likely multifactorial". Furthermore Coad and coworkers (2002) state: "Although NVP has been documented for thousands of years , its cause has not yet been satisfactorily elucidated." The latter authors also mention the startling fact that NVP caused the death of Charlotte Brontë due to "starvation and dehydration after suffering very severe NVP 4 months into her first pregnancy".(Coad et al, 2002). Charlotte Brontë and her baby died in April 1855, more than 155 years ago, and yet we still don't really know what causes NVP and what treatments can improve the quality of pregnant women's lives and the health and nutrition of their babies. Research into diseases and conditions that only affect women has a disturbing tendency to lag behind research that addresses illnesses that affect men or both sexes. Prime examples are how long it took for scientists to give attention to osteoporosis and female risk factors for heart disease. I sincerely hope that researchers will pay more attention to NVP and come up with some solutions for a condition that affects the welfare of so many women and their unborn babies. Current theories The current theories that have been put forward to explain both mild and severe NVP include: Endocrinological or hormone changes Psychological predisposition Evolutionary adaptation Infection with Helicobacter pylori (the organism that has been identified in patients with ulcers that do not respond to standard therapy but require eradication of the organism with antibiotics and treatment to reduce acid production) A high BMI (overweight or obesity) Previous history of NVP Young age First pregnancy (primiparity) (Coad et al, 2002; Badell et al, 2006; Latva-Pukkila et al, 2010) It can, however, not yet be said with certainty which of these possible causes or combination of causes is responsible for the phenomenon of mild NVP or hyperemesis gravidarum. Statistics show that hyperemesis gravidarum occurs in approximately 0,5% of pregnancies and can be so severe that it leads to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. In severe cases, the mother has to be hospitalised (Latva-Pukkila et al, 2010). Treatment of NVP The treatments suggested for NVP are varied ranging from the use of anti-emetic medication in countries like Canada, where such medications are available, to dietary and lifestyle changes. The latter advice includes plenty of rest and avoidance of stress and smells that may trigger NVP. Dietary advice includes the following: (Latva-Pukkila et al, 2010) Eat regular small meals (6 or more a day) Drinking cool, bland fluids like low-fat milk, yoghurt, smoothies, or fruit juice Only eat those foods that are tolerated (although this may result in an unbalanced diet) Avoid foods or drinks that trigger NVP (common trigger foods are coffee, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, spicy and fatty foods) Use of a liquid meal supplement such as Nutren or Ensure (buy at chemist). You may need to experiment to determine which liquid meal supplement and flavour agrees best with you and does not trigger NVP. Take things easy when you wake in the morning. Lie in bed and first have a dry biscuit and a cup of tea (rooibos or standard tea ‑ drink it black with a squeeze of lemon if this is less nauseating for you). Suck a slice of lemon or an ice cube when you feel the nausea coming on. If you suffer from hyperemesis gravidarum see your doctor because you may require hospitalisation to restore your fluid and electrolyte balance and as a last resort, you may need to ask the doctor to prescribe an antinausea medication if he/she regards your situation as an emergency. - (Dr IV van Heerden, DietDoc) References: (Badell ML et al, 2006. Treatment options for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Pharmacotherapy, Vol 26(9):1273-87; Coad J et al, 2002. Nutrient insult in early pregnancy. Proc Nutr Soc, Vol 61(1):51-9; Latva-Pukkila U et al, 2010. Dietary and clinical impacts of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. J of Human Nutr & Dietetics, Vol 23, Issue 1:69-77) Any questions? 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