You are seven weeks into your high school experience!
In September you completed the Learning and Productivity assessment to help you discern what your optimal study/learning environment is. This is a great opportunity to take some time to consider your results and what adjustments you may need to make to your space and environment in order to be most successful in your study time.
In the October newsletter, you will find information about upcoming events, how to find academic support, tools for managing your digital devices, our attendance policy, and our standardized assessment recommendation.
In September you completed the Learning and Productivity assessment to help you discern what your optimal study/learning environment is. This is a great opportunity to take some time to consider your results and what adjustments you may need to make to your space and environment in order to be most successful in your study time.
In the October newsletter, you will find information about upcoming events, how to find academic support, tools for managing your digital devices, our attendance policy, and our standardized assessment recommendation.
Grade 9 Parent Evening Thursday, September 26th, 2019
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
We invite all parents of Grade 9 students to join the SFS HS Counseling Team and our MYP Coordinator for an evening of information regarding the four year high school journey, the Grade 9 seminar and counseling program, as well as understanding Middle Years Program assessment.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
We invite all parents of Grade 9 students to join the SFS HS Counseling Team and our MYP Coordinator for an evening of information regarding the four year high school journey, the Grade 9 seminar and counseling program, as well as understanding Middle Years Program assessment.
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Collage Connection with your Counselor
Check your email for a calendar invitation to meet with your counselor! During this time, you will share the digital collage you created answering the following questions: What am I good at? What am I passionate about? What are my priorities (values)? Meetings will be scheduled during the school day from October through December. |
Seminar: Learning and Productivity Assessment
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In September, Grade 9 students explored the ways they learn and are most productive by taking the Learning and Productivity Assessment in MaiaLearning. This assessment provides information regarding the learning environment and methods that are effective for the student.
These customized results can be applied to their study practices to help them be successful in their high school journey. |
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What does your ideal study space look like?
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RESOURCES
Helpful article: 10 Tips for Creating Your Ideal Study Space Helpful videos: Creating a Productive Study Space How to Create a Productive Work Space |
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Family Follow Up:
What study environment did you learn you are most productive?
What variables help you to be more productive when you study?
What variable keep you from being as productive as you could be when you're trying to study?
How can I help you?
*Look over the results of the assessment together if you can.
What study environment did you learn you are most productive?
What variables help you to be more productive when you study?
What variable keep you from being as productive as you could be when you're trying to study?
How can I help you?
*Look over the results of the assessment together if you can.
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Yearbook Photos
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High School Field Day
Then be ready to participate AND cheer your classmates on during Field Day - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019!
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November 4th - November 8th, 2019
Discovery Week is a great opportunity to get to know students from all grade levels in the high school. Have fun! Take pictures! What new things are you going to discover about our world and the people in it? We can't wait to hear all about it! Don't forget to check in with your Discovery Week group for packing lists and details for your trip. You can find more information about individual trips on the Discovery Week website. |
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Extra Help!
Do you feel like you are floundering in one of your subjects? Are you overwhelmed - or you can't understand a task you have been assigned? What can you do? How can you get help? Attend Extra Help Sessions every Tuesday from 1:15- 1:55 in the classroom of the teacher from whom you are seeking help. If the teacher is not there, you can find them in the faculty workroom of their subject area. Attend the Extra Help Session on Thursday after school, from 3:15 - 4:00 in the classroom of the teacher from whom you are seeking help. If the teacher is not there, you can find them in the faculty workroom of their subject area. Contact your teacher by email to set up a time to meet with them to ask specific questions. Students also have access to student tutors through the National Honor Society. |
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Digital Nugget
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Time Management
Multi-tasking has been proven not to increase productivity. In fact, we lose concentration time switching between activities. What's the Solution? Minimize activities you are doing at one time! Here are some apps and extensions to help with your time management!
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Standardized Testing
As a freshman, we don't want you to worry about standardized testing. No ACT. No SAT. No SAT Subject Tests. Focusing on your growth and success as a student in the high school classroom should be the goal for this year. Discover who you are as a learner, develop effective study habits, apply them in your classes. We do not recommend beginning these standardized tests in Grade 9. You will have plenty of time to take all of the tests in your junior (grade 11) year. |
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For Future Reference:
Recommended Testing Timeline
Recommended Testing Timeline
SFS Information Platforms and Resources
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Curriculum and Gradebook
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High School Information
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Self-exploration,
Career Research, and University Research |
Attendance Policy
Procedure to follow when a student is ill:
Please e-mail the HS Administrative Assistant explaining the student’s absence. If the parent does not email the Administrative Assistant, students will be admitted to class with an unexcused absence until a note is received or two days pass.
HS Administrative Assistant’s email address: hs-office@seoulforeign.org
Excessive absences
No student shall receive working levels / completion unless they attend 90% of each individual class periods in session each semester.
Please refer to the Student Handbook for details regarding 'excused' and 'unexcused' absences.
Students must make arrangements to do all the work missed during their absence. This is the student's responsibility. The due date for all makeup work for planned excused absences will coincide with their return to school. Please note that this applies to ALL planned absences, including Family Travel, school-sponsored sports, MUN or performing arts trips.
Applying to Boarding School?
SFSHS recognizes that some of our students choose to transfer to boarding schools around the world,
If you have decided to apply to boarding schools, please complete the Boarding School Form prior to November 1.
SFS supports a maximum of THREE applications per school year.
Please remember requests for recommendations should not be given directly to the teachers
*Freshman applications: Transcripts are not available until the end of first semester (typically beginning of February), Transcripts maybe sent after the deadline.
Procedure to follow when a student is ill:
Please e-mail the HS Administrative Assistant explaining the student’s absence. If the parent does not email the Administrative Assistant, students will be admitted to class with an unexcused absence until a note is received or two days pass.
HS Administrative Assistant’s email address: hs-office@seoulforeign.org
Excessive absences
No student shall receive working levels / completion unless they attend 90% of each individual class periods in session each semester.
Please refer to the Student Handbook for details regarding 'excused' and 'unexcused' absences.
Students must make arrangements to do all the work missed during their absence. This is the student's responsibility. The due date for all makeup work for planned excused absences will coincide with their return to school. Please note that this applies to ALL planned absences, including Family Travel, school-sponsored sports, MUN or performing arts trips.
Applying to Boarding School?
SFSHS recognizes that some of our students choose to transfer to boarding schools around the world,
If you have decided to apply to boarding schools, please complete the Boarding School Form prior to November 1.
SFS supports a maximum of THREE applications per school year.
Please remember requests for recommendations should not be given directly to the teachers
- If it is an electronic recommendation, please do not send the request to the teacher until you are directed by your counselor.
- If it is a paper/pdf recommendation, it should be turned in to your counselor.
- Be advised, recommendations are not given to students/parents.
*Freshman applications: Transcripts are not available until the end of first semester (typically beginning of February), Transcripts maybe sent after the deadline.