Update: The IB Self-Study

This Wednesday, 28th of August is the first meeting day to complete Section C (curriculum) of the IB self-study. Please find all resources for section C in the IB 5-Year Evaluation March 2020 shared drive.

October 30 is the 2nd meeting to complete this. Completed self-studies need to be submitted to Cassie by November 11th.

PingID Authentication for IBIS

This needs to be set up by all teachers to ensure access to IBIS for entering PG and uploading to eCoursework. Please follow these directions to complete this ASAP.
Please complete this by next Wednesday, 4 September. Email me to let me know you’ve completed it. If you need assistance, please come and see me.

Upcoming Due Dates:

• EE, first submission, Tuesday, 3 September
• Economics Portfolio #3, first submission – Friday, 6 September
• TOK presentations – 9-17 September
• Psychology IA final submission – Monday, 23 September
• History IA final submission – Friday, 27 September
• ESS IA first submission – Monday, 30 September

IB PD Opportunity

If you have personal PD money you are looking to spend before the end of the year, there is an IB ASEAN Educator Forum being held here in HCMC in November. Please submit a PD request if interested and you have funds available.

Managebac Update

Just a reminder of MB plans (posted in previous Dragon’s Lair IB Posts)

• May 2020 cohort IA submissions (first and final)- it is optional to use MB.
• May 2021 cohort IA submissions (first and final) – it is required to use MB.
• Erica has set these up for all classes on MB for you already.

Useful IB Links for easy access

• NEW!! – May 2019 Grade Boundaries
• IBDP Teacher Resource Team Drive
  • This is the main drive where I store all documents for DP Teachers
• May 2020 Deadline Calendar
  • Please double-check your dates and contact me if you need to make any changes.
  • There is very little opportunity to make changes, as this schedule is tight with very little empty space…
• May 2021 Deadline Calendar
  • Please double-check your dates and contact me if you need to make any changes
• SSIS Grade Conversion Chart
• Past Papers 
• Stationery for Exams
  • If you’d like to give the students practice with similar structured paper, MCQ forms, etc.
  • Please maintain the security of these and don’t distribute blank copies to students
• Subject Reports