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Coffee morning discussions 16th September 2023:

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Discussion points:

• Year 12 Curriculum and other expectations
• University Advisor introduction
• Academic misconduct policy
• October/November External exam entries and other information

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Y12 Curriculum and other expectations

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• Supplementary Curriculum Resources
• Google Classrooms
• EMS Secondary Curriculum Google Classroom
• October/November exam series
• Ministry equivalency expectations

In order to be considered for acceptance at most accredited international universities and to receive high school equivalency from the State of Qatar, students must meet the following minimum requirements:

Option 1

a. Achieve a minimum of “E” in 7 IGCSE courses, including Arabic first language, as well as pass Islamic Studies

b. Achieve a minimum of “e” in 3 AS Level courses (including Arabic and Islamic Studies)

Option 2

a. Achieve a minimum of “E” in 5 IGCSE courses, including Arabic first language, as well as pass Islamic Studies

b. Achieve a minimum of “e” in 4 AS Level courses (including Arabic and Islamic Studies)

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Attendance

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Students are expected to be at school, on time daily (7:00-1:55)

-Late arrival and early leaving is only be approved for students with a modified schedule.

-This is a privilege which can be taken away if students do not adhere to the guidelines.

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Contract

Uniform

Year 12: Plain white collared shirt and black trousers

Year 13: Plain black collared shirt and black trousers

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Mobile Phones

Leadership Roles and Community Service

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Mrs Tessy Manalil (tessy.manalil@emsdoha.net)

Role of a University Advisor

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Course Selection /Career Counselling

• Guiding students to pick courses that will eventually help them with universities and a career later in life

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University Guidance/ University Applications

• Assisting students with applications, statements and letter of recommendation and using their UNIFROG accounts

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Volunteering Opportunities

• Help students find volunteering chances that match their interest and future job goals. This will reflect well on their resume /applications/interviews

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University Advisor introduction

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Academic misconduct policy

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What does Academic Integrity look like at EMS?

Honesty: Students follow their teachers' guidance and expectations for all assessments in line with CAIE exam guidance, only submitting original work and completing individual assessments independently

Trust: Students complete all assignments by the set deadlines according to their teachers' instructions

Respect: Students are consistent and accurate in citing the work of others, using the prescribed referencing method according to the CAIE guidance below, keeping classwork and academic materials private and not sharing these without their teacher's permission

Fairness: Students follow EMS rules and CAIE guidance by not trying to gain unfair advantage during assessments (eg copying, using mobile devices etc)

Responsibility: Students complete work to their best ability, seeking help from their teachers where needed

Courage: Students are brave and stand up for what is right by alerting their teachers, Admin or any other staff member at EMS if they think someone has commited and academic offence or misconduct

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Please visit our school’s Secondary Google Site for more information.

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AS RESULTS

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ISAMS COUNT:

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All slides will be shared on the school website and on the EMS Curriculum Google Classroom (please accept the invite).

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Q & A

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