Dear BAIS Community,
It has been my pleasure to see our students and teachers get into a groove this year. We are already starting the seventh week of school! Time sure is flying by and we have reasons to celebrate. Students and teachers are becoming more comfortable with the nuances of PowerSchool. I have seen some great learning opportunities that teachers have created this quarter including simulations, Physics labs using sophisticated applications, and engaging middle school discussion centered around the Big Bang and the biblical account of creation. Additionally, all students have completed this year’s round of initial MAP testing. MAP stands for Measure of Academic Progress. BAIS administers the MAP Mathematics, Reading, and Language Usage tests. Each test usually takes about 45 minutes to complete, but students have unlimited time to finish.
After spending some time analyzing the MAP testing data from last year, it is clear BAIS students are doing a great job! BAIS is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of International Schools (EARCOS). This organization includes some of the most prestigious schools in Asia including Seoul Foreign School, Singapore American School, Western Academy of Beijing, and Jakarta International School. The following are some highlights from the data:
I offer my sincere congratulations to our community for these tremendous academic achievements!
Blessings,
Jeremy J. Thomas, M. Ed.
Secondary Principal
Scene Two: The Live Garden
Cast members with these roles must come to practice:
Did you know?
AP English Language and Composition students scored 15 points higher than the global average!
2nd Trimester Activities
*If parents or community members are interested in leading a new 2nd trimester activity, please email Mr.
Powers (justinpowers@baisedu.org). Activities can be offered in any language! Thank you for considering!
Please Note: The BAIS Campus will be closed from Friday, September 15, 2017 at 12:00 noon until Saturday,
September 16, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. for a staff event. This closure includes the pool, sports court, and soccer field.
Please come out and support your BAIS Hatchlings.
Keep your eyes on the BAIS Buzz for updates, changes, and more information!
On Tuesday, September 19, Ms. Becky Wilson from Wheaton College will be giving a presentation during secondary lunch in Mr. Powers classroom. High school students and parents are welcome to come and bring their lunch to find out more about Wheaton College. She will also keep a table set up until after school in the lobby.
Here are some other upcoming presentations for high school students and parents:
Ms. Kelly Wakefield
School Counselor
The Secondary Math Club has learned of an opportunity to join the Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics contest this November.
The contest will be held Thursday, November 23, 2017 at BAIS (only for BAIS students) and is open for all high school students from grade 9-12.
If you are interested, please contact me, ritaharsono@baisedu.org, before October 13. The admission fee is 175,000 rupiah per student.
Thank you,
Rita Harsono
Math Teacher
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