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Parenting skills: Tips for raising teens

Submitted on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 12:18

Adolescence can be a confusing time of change for teens and parents alike. But while these years can be difficult, there's plenty you can do to nurture your teen and encourage responsible behavior. Use these parenting skills to deal with the challenges of raising a teen.

Keeping Safe in Addis

Submitted on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:52

At ICS we are constantly mindful of our responsibility to educate our students of the dangers of events that take place outside of school hours and other risky behaviors that some of our students may partake in. We will continue to review and update our programs, as needed. While we can encourage our students to make good choices and keep you informed when we hear about issues in the community, ultimately it is parents who must set the boundaries and expectations for their children.

Qatar Foundation and Education City

Submitted on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 09:47

I recently returned from a trip to Doha, Qatar where I spend the majority of my time at Education City. Education City is a conglomeration of prestigious universities all in one, centrally located area of Doha. The facilities and education available there are amazing. Please check out the website for more in-depth information http://www.qf.org.qa/.

College Evening for Grade 11 Students and Parents

Submitted on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 08:53

All grade 11 students and parents are invited to our college evening on Thursday 9 February at 7:00 PM in the Secondary Library. This is an important event as we all come together to go through the college search and application process. Please make every effort to attend. Over the coming months Mr. Tingley will be scheduling individual meetings with students and parents to discuss your child’s future plans.

Grade 11 University Planning

Submitted on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 13:58

The process for university planning for grade 11 will begin this month. Three tasks to accomplish now are:

Study Habits and General Guidelines for Homework

Submitted on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 13:56

Parents: You should talk to your child about ongoing assignments, upcoming assessments and workload in general. Hopefully they have a homework diary and insist that you see it daily. Write down or email any concerns or problems directly to the subject teacher.

Do Universities in the USA Recognize the IB Diploma?

Submitted on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 13:55

Here is what the University of Virginia has to say about the IB Diploma on their website: “In general, students who earn scores of 5, 6, or 7 on the IB Higher Level examinations receive credit and place out of lower-level courses. For admission purposes, we assume that students pursuing a full IB diploma are taking the toughest academic program available to them and that is what the Committee on Admission generally wants to see.”

Stanford University Online Courses

Submitted on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 08:33

Stanford University is offering thirteen free and open online courses during the spring semester. One of the courses that might be appropriate for high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing college programs in healthcare is an introductory anatomy course . The course description promises quizzes that students can use for self-assessment and self-pacing through the course. You can watch an introduction to the course in the video.

Applications for Education

Gap Year

Submitted on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 08:30

A gap year: most have heard of it, many have debated it, but few may actually understand it. In reality, a gap year is simply a year, or even less, taken out of formal education. This year may occur during the transition from secondary school to college or university, or before beginning a post graduate program, or even after completing all formal education but before entering the workforce.

Grade 11 University Planning

Submitted on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 08:29

The process for university planning will begin in January 2011. Three tasks I would like them to accomplish over the break are:
• To create a folder or binder specifically titled ‘My University Planning’ folder.
• To discuss with their parents where they most likely would attend university, understanding the cost of attending universities differ greatly depending on where you are applying.