Faria International School

Term One Report

Prepared: June 1, 2012

Student Name: Henry Epelbaum Class: Advisor: Grade 3 Richard Chandler

Dear Parents, An education at Faria International School is about actively combining challenging and enriching experiences with academic rigour and creative opportunities. We want our students to have the courage to push back the boundaries of their experience and to explore the possibilities that are available to them. Whilst we are proud of their academic results, there is so much more to the education we provide. It is, therefore, important that parents wholeheartedly support the ethos of the school. Whether it is in the classroom, on the stage, whilst participating in an expedition, on the sports field or when serving others, we want our students to experience the excitement of discovering they are capable of achieving far more than they ever felt was possible. We have high expectations of our students and they, in turn, have high expectations of themselves. On this note, I would like to present the first report card of this academic year. Lets work together to create an environment for true development. Kind regards, John Walden Principal

John Walden

Risa Aoki

Principal

PYP Coordinator

IB Learner Profile

Inquirers:

They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Knowledgeable: They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire indepth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. Thinkers: They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators: They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others. Principled: They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them. They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience. They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment. They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

Open-minded:

Caring: Risk-takers: Balanced: Reflective:

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Transdisciplinary Skills
Social Skills
Cooperating Respecting Others G S Group Decision Making Accepting Responsibility G S Adopting a Variety of Group Roles NS

Research Skills
Formulating Questions Collecting Data Presenting Research VG Organizing Data S G Interpreting Data VG Observing VG Planning VG VG

Communication Skills
Listening Non-verbal Presenting VG Speaking G VG Writing G G Reading Viewing VG VG

Self-Management Skills
Fine Motor Organization Healthy Lifestyles S Gross Motor G Informed Choices G G

VG Time Management G Spatial Awareness

VG Safety G

Thinking Skills
Acquisition of Knowledge Analysis Dialectical Thought Legend O Outstanding VG Very Good VG Comprehension O G Evaluation Metacognition S Satisfactory G Application VG G

VG Synthesis VG NS Needs Strengthening NA Not Applicable I Improving

G Good

Term Comments
Henry has been a great student this term, he is a pleasure to teach.

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Summary of Achievement
Units of Inquiry
Unit How the world works: Review of multiplication, division, addition and subtraction and how it relates to managing our finances. How can we balance saving and spending to grow? Where does money come from and go? Basic multiplication and division progress What were the central themes of art in 19th century America? How did it reflect what was going on at the time? What were the main themes in 19th Century Art? What different styles were there? What style would you choose as a 19th century artist? Sharing the planet: What is energy and how can it become more efficient in the future? How has electricity evolved? How can electricity evolve in the future? How we express ourselves: What were the central themes of art in 19th century America? How did it reflect what was going on at the time? What were the main themes in 19th Century Art? What different styles were there? What style would you choose as a 19th century artist? Grade Comments

VG

Great job! Henry really enjoyed this unit and was able to improve his mathematics skills considerably. Although he struggled a bit at the start, after the first week Henry was one of the top students in the class.

VG

Splendid! Henry really enjoyed this unit and was able to contribute greatly to the class discussions. Although he struggled a bit at the start, after the first week Henry was one of the top students in the class.

Henry worked very hard in this unit. He did not seem to enjoy it as much as the other three, but he still put in very good work and effort.

VG

Henry always impresses me with his hard work. His patient dedication to learning is something all students should try to emulate!

Assessed Subjects
English Oral language - listening and speaking Visual language - viewing and presenting Written language - reading Written language - writing Grade VG VG VG O Spanish Oral language - listening and speaking Visual language - viewing and presenting Written language - reading Written language - writing Comments: Great job Henry! Grade VG VG O VG

Comments: English is one of Henry's strongest subjects, he has worked very hard this term! Physical Education Grade

Music

Grade

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Identity Active Living Interactions Comments: Great Job! Visual Arts Responding Creating Comments: Well done. Legend O Outstanding VG Very Good G Good

VG VG O

Responding Creating

VG O

Comments: Henry is a very musically talented boy, I expect great things from him!

Grade VG VG

S Satisfactory

NS Needs Strengthening

NA Not Applicable

I Improving

Attendance
Absent Late Dress Code Fieldtrip Other 2 1 0 0 0

Richard Chandler

Advisor

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Goals and Reflections

Learning Goals Communicators: Improve my cursive handwriting Thinkers: Get better at my multiplication tables Inquirers: Get better at baseball, so I can knock it out of the park Inquirers: Finish 5 chapter books by the end of the year Caring: Recycle more cans Reflections This term I hope to focus my learning goals on improving my overall learning profile: thinker, communicator, risk-taker and inquirer. My handwriting is a bit messy right now, so I'm going to keep writing in my journal until it becomes very clear and easy to read. I'm also going to try and be better at multiplication bingo by making flash cards and practicing after my homework is done. The baseball season has just started, and I want to make the Elementary school team this year, so I'm going to practice every weekend with my friends until I can hit the ball out of the park! Status

Assessment
Effort Grade
Grade Descriptor E G F P Excellent Good Fair Poor

Participation
Grade Descriptor E G F P Excellent Good Fair Poor

Criteria
Abbreviation Title O VG G Outstanding Very Good Good Description

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S NS NA I

Satisfactory Needs Strengthening Not Applicable Improving

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