Island Academy International



Grade 10Content1English A (Language)2English B (Literature)3Mathematics4Biology5IT6Spanish7History8PE9PoB10Physics11Extra English12Chemistry13PSHEInternational Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)Since 2009, IA has been proud to be part of a family of over 3500 schools globally that offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IBDP is a post-16 course, but the knowledge and skills required to become an IBDP student starts from a strong secondary education. The IB Learner Profile aims to develop internationally minded junior scholars, who recognize our common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet from a young age. Teachers strive to plan lessons that incorporate the IB Learner Profile below:InquirersKnowledgeableThinkersCommunicatorsPrincipledOpen-mindedCaringRisk-takersBalancedReflectiveCurriculum Philosophy - As an international school, with staff and students from all over the world, IA is proud to offer an academic programme that draws on aspects of IBO, European, North American and Caribbean Curriculums. Our aim is to create 21st century students who are able to adapt to any learning or employment institution they choose.Knowledge and Skills - At IA, we believe knowledge is power! A student feeling knowledgeable is key to building life-long self-esteem and confidence. However, in a 21st century world where knowledge can be just a click away, skills are imperative. At IA, we pride ourselves on teaching our young people how to solve real-life challenges. We encourage our students to analyze and evaluate information from different perspectives and reach objective conclusions.Assessment for Learning - At Secondary level the students are assessed in a number of ways and they require 70% to ‘Pass’. Summative assessment takes place in the form of end of unit or end of term formal exams. Formative assessment happens continually throughout the year in the form of class and homework. Students are accustomed to peer and self-assessment and are sometimes marked for group/team work. This is common practice in work places and can be very powerful tool for self-improvement. Most courses also award marks for organization and there is also an effort grade recorded on the termly report cards.Class Time - At IA, we aim to plan our lessons backwards! Teachers plan learning activities based on the skills and knowledge the students should have acquired by the end of the class. Students are exposed to a wide variety of kinesthetic, visual and auditory activities. They have regular opportunities to work alone, in pairs and in groups. They are encouraged to present their work to their peers and to be proud of their achievements. Homework - At secondary level, students are set several pieces of homework per week. Students are required to record the tasks and their due dates in their planners/agendas and they should be signed by a parent at the weekend and returned to the homeroom teacher on Mondays. The school operates a ‘Zero for late work’ policy although some teachers do allow 1 ‘Get out of Jail Free’ card!Subject CSEC English A Grade 10Teacher: Tori RyanEmail: tryan@This course is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the CSEC English A examination. As such, students will focus on improving their academic and creative writing skills. Students will complete grammar practice daily as well as read model texts designed to scaffold their ability to write fluently in a variety of genres. The course will be taught separately from the English B curriculum but was designed in tandem to support students’ overall readiness for the CSEC exams. Some assignments will directly relate to the reading assigned in their literature course and students are encouraged to make cross-curricular connections. Students will complete grammar and creative writing exercises throughout the year and complete sample examinations in addition to the following devoted units: Topics and Skills OverviewUnit 1:Introduction to English A Unit 2: Writing for Literature: Poetry and DramaUnit 3:Summary Writing Unit 4: Factual/Informational Writing Unit 5: Narrative Writing Unit 6:Persuasive Writing Unit 7: Writing for the Future (academic/vocational)Unit 8:Grammar Review Grading PolicyAssignments will be weighted based upon their relative difficulty to complete and significance. As such, homework assignment will be weighted singly in the grade book. Classwork, small group assignments and participation will be worth double points. Exams, papers or longer projects will be weighted triply. In other words, the assignments that are designed to assess overall comprehension of topics and units will count more heavily towards overall marks. Late work is not permitted except in the event of an excused absence as assignments not completed on time negatively impact the ability of the student to participate in class. (Mitigating circumstances can be addressed on a case by case basis and shall involve other stakeholder input-including parent/guardian or administrative recommendations.) All students will complete a writing portfolio throughout the year to showcase their progress and best work. Each term they will receive an exam grade for progress towards its completion. Independent and Home LearningCSEC is a very demanding curriculum. Students will have nightly homework assignments, ranging from readings (with note-taking) to presentation development to quiz or test preparation. Students should plan to dedicate one to two hours per night to English assignments. Subject English B (Literature)Grade 10Teacher: Jenna DiCoccoEmail: jdicocco@Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewImprove writing and analytical skillsHone close reading skills and understand how context influences a storyStudy texts and build skills in preparation for the 2018-2022 CSEC English B examsCSEC-Required Drama Texts studied:The Tempest by William ShakespeareTi-Jean and His Brothers by Derek Walcott (begin)Term 2: Topics and Skills OverviewImprove writing and analytical skillsHone close reading skills and understand how context influences a storyStudy texts and build skills in preparation for the 2018-2022 CSEC English B examsCSEC-Required Drama Text studied:Ti-Jean and His Brothers by Derek Walcott (continue; finish)CSEC-Required Prose Text studied:To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Term 3: Topics and Skills OverviewImprove writing and analytical skillsHone close reading skills and understand how context influences a storyStudy texts and build skills in preparation for the 2018-2022 CSEC English B examsCSEC-Required Prose Texts studied:Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat10 prescribed short stories for the 2018-2022 examsBuild skills in preparation for the School-Based Assessment (SBA) to be completed in Grade 11Assessment CriteriaStudents are graded based on their homework, classwork, quizzes, class participation, essays, and tests as follows:Homework, and some classwork grades are counted once in the students’ final grade calculationQuizzes, and some classwork grades are counted twiceAll essay, test, project, and participation grades are counted three timesIndependent and Home LearningCSEC is a very demanding curriculum. Students will have nightly homework assignments, ranging from readings (with note-taking) to presentation development to quiz or test preparation. Students should plan to dedicate one to two hours per 40-minute class period to English B assignments. Subject MathematicsGrade 10Teacher: Sophie BownEmail: sbown@Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewComputation: fraction, decimals, percentages, rounding, standard form, ratio. Number Theory: sequences and series, natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, highest common factors and lowest common multiplesConsumer Arithmetic: discount, sales tax, profit and loss, hire purchase, and salaries.Sets: set notation, venn diagrams, probability. Measurement: conversion of units, perimeter, circle geometry.Term 2: Topics and Skills OverviewStatistics: frequency tables, mean, median, mode, cumulative frequency curves, interquartile range. Algebra: simplifying, factorizing, solving, quadratics, simultaneous equations, direct and indirect variation, changing the subject of a formula. Relations, Functions and Graphs: functions, composite functions, inverse functions, graphing linear and quadratic graphs, domain and range. Term 3: Topics and Skills OverviewGeometry and Trigonometry: calculating angles and lengths, trig ratios, parallel lines, congruence, transformations. Vectors and Matrices: position vectors, vector addition, subtraction and multiplication, vector geometry, matrix multiplication, scalar multiplication, matrix transformations. Assessment CriteriaStudents’ grades will be made up as follows:45% Tests25% Homework20% Quizzes10% Participation, attitude and quality of written workIndependent and Home Learning Students will be given approximately 1/2 hour homework each week. Students must understand that to achieve their potential they need to tailor their independent learning appropriately. If they have struggled with a topic in class, they must go home and revisit the work. If they are still struggling, they must find a time to meet with myself to work one to one and ensure that they do not fall behind. The set homework is assumed to be accompanied by personal weekly revision. Subject BiologyGrade 10Teacher: Karol Lyn EdwardsEmail: karollynedwards@Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewInterdependence among living organisms- classify organisms into their taxonomic groupsCells- Compare structure and function of plant and animal cellsFood and Nutrition in Humans- relate the structures of the alimentary canal to their functionsEnzymes- explain the role and importance of enzymesPhotosynthesis- Describe the process of photosynthesis in plantsRespiration- distinguish between breathing, gaseous exchange and respirationTerm 2: Topics and Skills OverviewTransport in humans and plants- explain the importance of transport systems in multi-cellular organisms. Describe the structure and function of the transport system in humans and plantsExcretion/Osmoregulation- Relate the importance of the kidneys to excretion and osmoregulation.Term 3: Topics and Skills OverviewMovement: Mechanisms and roles – relate the structure of the human skeletal system to its function.Coordination and response in plants and animals- using named receptors, explain the relationship between the receptor, CNS and effector.Mitosis- Asexual reproduction, growth and development- Describe the importance of mitosis and explain its importance in asexual reproduction and growth.Assessment CriteriaTests and quizzes 30%Labs 15%Presentations, assignments, homework and projects 25%Final exam 30% Independent and Home LearningStudents are expected to do all reading and book questions that are assigned on their course outline given the first day of classes. All other projects, assignments and labs will be assigned as relevant. Subject Information TechnologyGrade 10Teacher: Dorlan JamesEmail: djames@Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewAdvance Algorithms techniquesAdvance programming techniquesThe use of applications to write, compile, debug and execute written programs. Term 2: Topics and Skills OverviewProductivity tools- to provide student with the knowledge of and use of elementary facilities offered by a word processing/mail merge.Term 3: Topics and Skills OverviewIntroduction to school based assessment (SBA)Writing the SBAAssessment CriteriaHomework 30%Project 20%SBA 30%Exam 20% Independent and Home LearningTo prepare students for a world in which information technology affects aspects of life;To encourage the development of computer related skills for the immediate application to other curricular areas;To provide a foundation for post IB, CXC and tertiary education training in information technology/computer science;To prepare candidates for entry to the job market/world of work Subject SpanishGrade 10Teacher: Randy St. JeanEmail: rsjean@The grade 10 program is based on the proper usage of tenses, grammar. Students will be able to dominate the proper usage of: the present continuous, present, preterite, imperfect, present participle, imperatives, immediate future, subjunctive, perfect and future tenses. At the same time they will be learning the grammar that governors these different tenses. Content for this course includes verbs (irregular) conjugation in the different tenses mentioned and how to use them correctly. The curriculum is designed to teach students to be independent problem-solvers with strong study skills and to develop clear communication skills in their daily live. The grade 10 program is very compact and for this reason it continues into grade 11. Topics and Skills OverviewUnit 1: En la Familia (In my family).Unit 2: Vamos a casa (At home).Unit 3: A estudiar (School)Unit 4: Mi tiempo libre (Free time)Unit 5: Vamos de viaje (travelling)Assessment CriteriaClass participation20%Homework, class work 20%Tests and quizzes20%End of term exam40%Independent and Home Learning Homework’s and daily study are essential in an active learning. The students are responsible for completing this homework on time, whether they are present in class or not. Technical problems are not acceptable excuses for not completing your homework on time.Duolingo is a free app to revise vocabulary and grammar. 15 minutes a day is enough. Subject Visual ArtsGrade 10Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewIntroduction to RequirementsSelection of theme, which will be related to the Caribbean through research, media experimentation and SBA’s.10 SBA’s will be completed over 5 terms; 5 in each of 2 disciplines, selected from Drawing, painting and mixed media or graphic design. The reflective journal will be compiled from weekly homework of media experimentation and research on theme.During the first term 2 SBA’s must be completed, 1 from each discipline and a minimum of 6p pages prepared for the journal.Term 2: Topics and Skills OverviewCompletion of two further SBA’sCompletion of a minimum of 6 pages or more pages for the journalTerm 3: Topics and Skills OverviewBy the end of term 3, it is imperative that 6 SBA’s have been completed and a minimum of 18 pages for the reflective journalEach student will design the cover for the journal over the summer break.Assessment Criteria All SBA’s are marked out of 20- Originality 3Design & composition 6Creativity/ Craftsmanship 11Homework is marked our of 10- Media Experimentation 5Research (historical and cultural and connections to appropriate artists) 5Independent and Home Learning ResearchMedia ExperimentationSubject HistoryGrade 10Teacher: Mckala FlemingEmail: mfleming@Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewStudents will begin the International World History programme in preparation for the IB Course in grade 12. Origins of the Cold War from 1945Crisis of the Cold War from 1945-1960In depth Study on Cuban Missile CrisisSkills: Analyzing and Evaluating Historical Sources, presentation skills, essay writingTerm 2: Topics and Skills OverviewIn-depth study on Vietnam End of the Cold War in the USSR 1991Skills: Analyzing and Evaluating Historical Sources, Presentation skills, essay writingTerm 3: Topics and Skills Overview Rights and Protests: Civil Rights Movement in the Americas 1960s South Africa Apartheid Skills: Analyzing and Evaluating Historical Sources, Presentation skills, essay writingAssessment Criteria Source based exam paperGroup and Individual PresentationsEssay style questionsIndependent and Home Learning Recap on classworkPractice exam style questionsPresentation WorkSubject Physical EducationGrade 10Teacher: Mark MitchellEmail: mmitchell@Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewTheory- Relationships between physical education and sport, historical developments in sport, sports organizations, skeletal system, muscular system, circulatory systemTerm 2: Topics and Skills OverviewTheory- concept of fitness (definition and components), Benefits of Exercise (physical, mental, social), Fitness Testing, Concept of Skill Learning, factors that affect Performance, classification of movements, skilled movement, motion and force, stabilityTerm 3: Topics and Skills OverviewTheory- issues surrounding physical education d sport: politics, gender equality, violence, drugs, special populations, cultural influences, media, commercialization, ethics, legal issues, environmental factorsAssessment Criteria SBA 10%Internal Sports Evaluations 45%External Sports Evaluation 15%Exam 30%Independent and Home Learning SBA – Intramural Sporting Event Planning (term 1), Implementation (term 2) & Portfolio (term 3)Trends and social issues report and presentation (term 3)Subject Principles of BusinessGrade 10Teacher: Dorlan JamesEmail: dorlanjames@Term 1: Topics and Skills Overview The Nature of Business Internal Organizational Environment Establishing a Business Legal Aspect of BusinessTerm 2: Topics and Skills OverviewNew SBA GuidelinesMark Schemes and project length. Project is to be done on a skill base and not content focus. Establishing the need for research, Methodology, Question collection, Question survey, RecommendationTerm 3: Topics and Skills OverviewAssignments selection, Group or individual assignments. SBA End of term ExamAssessment CriteriaHomework 25%Assignments 30%Test 15%Exam 30% Total 100% Independent and Home LearningPrinciples of Business is an introductory course which surveys the role of business insociety. At its simplest level, business is the exchange of goods and services formutual benefit or profit. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics includingthe terms, trends, organizational structure and opportunities inherent in this exchange.Subject PhysicsGrade 10Teacher: Abbi BaintonEmail: abainton@Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewSECTION A: MECHANICSUnit 1: Measuring·Converting units·Significant figures·Measuring·Graph Plotting·PendulumsUnit 2: Forces·Vectors·Moments·ForcesUnit 3: Pressure·Archimedes' Principle·Surface Pressure·Fluid PressureUnit 4: Dynamics·Motion (speed, velocity, acceleration, distance, displacement)·MomentumUnit 5: Energy·Forms of energy·Energy transformation·Potential and Kinetic energyTerm 2: Topics and Skills OverviewSECTION B: THERMAL PHYSICSUnit 1: Thermal Physics and Kinetic molecular theory·Kinetic Molecular Theory·Gas laws·Specific heat capacity·Specific latent heat·Heat transferTerm 3: Topics and Skills OverviewSECTION C: WAVES AND OPTICSUnit 1: Waves and Optics·Types of waves·Sound waves·Electromagnetic waves·Light waves·LensesAssessment CriteriaTests and Quizzes 25%Presentations, Assignments, Homework and Projects 25%Labs 20%Final exam 30%Total 100%Independent and Home LearningStudents will be given approximately 2-3 hours homework each week. This may vary depending on the topic and the time of year (it will increase allow for focused revision nearer the exam). Most homework will be from the two required textbooks or handouts that the teacher will provide. Students will also be required to have internet access for research and projects.Any homework or assignments handed in late will NOT be accepted and the student will receive a ZERO. Subject Extra EnglishGrade 10Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewLogical fallaciesIntroduction to presentation via Google cloud Introduction to research Scholarly versus non-scholarly resourcesResearch methodology Term 2: Topics and Skills OverviewImprove research techniques Improve presentation skills Introduction to collaborative problem solving Drawing inference from dataTerm 3: Topics and Skills OverviewCritically Critiquing Research Reports Fine tune presentation stills Essence of Quantitative DataDefining the Target PopulationAssessment CriteriaGraded are based on in-class assignments, quizzes, class participation, and presentations:Class participation will be graded as each term progressesPresentations will be graded multiple times per semesterCollaborative contribution will weighed under presentationsQuizzes will assess vocabulary and conceptual material of the courseIndependent and Home LearningExtra English will focus on completion of all tasks in class. Test preparation and ensuring presentations are worthy of high marks will be the only at home requirements.Subject ChemistryGrade 10Teacher: Karolyn EdwardsEmail: karollynedwards@Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewStates of matter, mixtures and separations – perform simple separations, investigate the effect of structure and temperature on solubilityAtomic Structure, Bonding, Types of Chemical Reactions – Draw Diagrams of the first 20 atoms, Balance equations and identify type of reactionsAcids, bases and salts- Distinguish between substances using their chemical propertiesOxidation/Reduction Reactions- Identify redox reactions using oxidation numbers, Be able to write half equations. Distinguish between oxidizing and reducing agents. Term 2: Topics and Skills OverviewThe Mole and Volumetric Analysis- Define Mole and Molar Mass. Determine molar rations using balanced equations, determine the concentration of solutions theoretically and through titrations. Perform calculations using volumetric analysis data.Term 3: Topics and Skills OverviewElectrolysis- Determine the products of electrolysis using the electrochemical series. Conduct investigations to determine conductors and non-conductors. Classify electrolytes as strong or weak based on their conductivity. Construct an electrolytic cell. Discuss the effects of electrolyte concentration, type of electrode and position of ions in the electrochemical series. Organic chemistry- List the general characteristics of the five homologous series.Assessment CriteriaTests and quizzes 30%Labs 15%Presentations, assignments, homework and projects 25%Final exam 30%Independent and Home LearningStudents are expected to do all reading and book questions that are assigned on their course outline given the first day of classes. All other projects, assignments and labs will be assigned as relevant. Subject PSHEGrade 10Teacher: Tori RyanEmail: tryan@PSHE (personal, social, health and economic) education aims to develop knowledge, skills and attributes in students that will help them prepare them for life and work in a modern world. The course will help students understand the connection between academic, social and emotional wellbeing and provide a platform for discussing a variety of strategies for success. Term 1: Topic and Skills OverviewDigital Citizenship Online safety and digital literacy (including academic honesty.)Students will be able to explain how to safely engage in internet research and the impacts of social media and technology on society. They will also investigate the history of intellectual property and explore the social and legal ramifications of plagiarism. Healthy RelationshipsSelf-esteem, romance, and friendships.Students will explore conflict resolution, how to repair broken friendships, how to set boundaries in relationships, and the importance of empathy. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the emotional and physical realities and responsibilities of relationships. Citizenship Rights and responsibilities in the community.Students will investigate what it means to be part of a community, looking at school-based communities, national and international communities and the rights and responsibilities inherent to belonging.Term 2: Topics and Skills OverviewHealth and Wellbeing Risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances/behaviors.Students will be able to explain how peer pressure can lead to risky behaviors and will be able to describe local and international laws regarding alcohol, tobacco and other substances. Students will be able to describe addiction and identify resources available for support. Diversity and Acceptance Diversity, Prejudice and bullying (including cyber bullying) and building tolerance.Students will discuss the difference between moral and legal responsibilities in schools, the workplace, and in their personal lives and discuss resiliency strategies. ?Term 3: Topics and Skills OverviewMental HealthTackling stigma surrounding mental health and ill health. Students will discuss strategies to maintain self-balance, define self-harm, and explore techniques to self and peer heal.Living in the Wider World Planning for our future: budgeting and careers and further education. Students will complete a budgeting project in order to understand financial solvency as well as research options to pursue after graduation.Assessment CriteriaStudents will be assessed based upon their classroom participation in discussion, independent, and group activities. As such, assignments will be weighted based upon rigor. (For example, a short in class warm up may be worth 5 points, whereas a group project spanning a few class periods could be worth 50.) Homework will be limited to make-up assignments or time-extensions. Independent and Home LearningStudents will be given approximately 1 hour of homework each week. This may vary depending on the topic and the time of year (it will increase to allow for focused revision nearer the exam). Students will also be required to have internet access for research and projects! ................
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