Action plan. A: Philosophy. AIM: To become an IB World school, implementing the Diploma Programme in September 2014 for first exams in May 2016

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Schools are required to use this template in planning their submission for authorization. It is organized according to the headings of the Programme standards and practices.

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School objectives will be defined in relation to the IB requirements for authorization to offer the Diploma Programme, as stated in the document Guide to school authorization: Diploma Programme. At this stage, it will also show school objectives to be developed beyond the planned authorization of the school.

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AIM: To become an IB World school, implementing the Diploma Programme in

September 2014

for first exams in

May 2016

(month and year) (month and year)

A: Philosophy

The school’s educational beliefs and values reflect IB philosophy.

Objective Actions Date to be

achieved

Person/group responsible for achieving this objective

Budgetary implications Evidence of achievement

or of progress towards achievement of the objective Understanding and

recognition of IB philosophy

Attendance of conferences and workshops organized by IBSA (IB Schools Association of CIS)

April 2012 Head of School, DP Coordinator £11 349 Introduction of the project “ The development of IB system in the city Kogalym”

Invitation to the second international folk festival “Bear’s corner” all IB Schools Association of CIS. Understanding and

Workshops led by

experienced IB coordinators and administrators from Russian IB world schools (Moscow gymnasium 45, Presidents School)

May 2012-April 2013

Head of School £ 77 850 The educational team is leading the

process of preparation for becoming IB world school

Understanding and

Studying IB documents April –May 2012

DP Coordinator - Preparation of documents:

Language school policy, Assessment school policy, School academic honesty policy Acceptance of IB philosophy Editing of existing and

creating new school documents regulating its functioning

May 2012 September 2012

DP coordinator, TOK leader - Adjustment of documents:

Language school policy, Assessment school policy, School academic honesty policy

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Objective Actions Date to be achieved

Studying IB documents September-December 2012

DP Coordinator - Preparation of documents for

Application for authorization

The school promotes open communication based on understanding and respect.

1.

Organization of regular meetings with parents and explanation for them IB philosophy

2. Parents and students are able to learn all necessary information and the main principles of IB DP on informational stands at school.

3. Parents and students are able to learn all necessary information and the main principles of IB DP on the school web-site.

4. Teachers, students and parents know the IB web-site address: www.ibo.org where they are able to see some IB videos, read information of IB programmes.

5. The Governing Council is regularly informed about the results of the project and IB news.

All year round

Head of School, DP Coordinator - 1. There are all protocols of meetings with the following signatures: the Headmistress’s, the chairman’s of parental committee and the secretary.

2. Parents, students accept IB philosophy and show its understanding.

3. Representatives of the public organizations of the city, the city education department, teachers, parents and students know about the results of the project and IB news.

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B: Organization

B1: Leadership and structure

The school’s leadership and administrative structures ensure the implementation of the Diploma Programme.

achieved

Interaction with the Governing body, city-forming enterprise LTD “LUKOIL” and the city Mayor.

October, 2010

Head of School - Written confirmation of support from

the authorities that will finance the implementation of the Diploma Programme in the school. Becoming IB school is reflected in the Development Programme of school.

The school’s leadership and administrative structures ensure the implementation of the Diploma Programme

1. Organization of pedagogical leadership team.

2. Appointing of DP coordinator and CAS coordinator.

December, 2011

Head of School - Pedagogical leadership team

meetings take place regularly and systematically.

Documents on the appointment and functional responsibilities of DP and CAS coordinators.

Fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma Programme

The development of the document about an admissions policy that clarifies conditions for admission to the school and the Diploma Programme.

May, 2011 IB Coordinator, TOK leader - The Document on admissions policy

that clarifies conditions for admission to the school and the Diploma Programme.

The development of the documents about school language policy and academic honesty

May, 2012 IB Coordinator, TOK leader - 1. Documents: school language

policy, academic honesty

2. Implementation of policies that is consistent with IB expectations in school.

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Objective Actions Date to be achieved

or of progress towards achievement of the objective Fulfilment of the

requirements for the Diploma Programme

The school developed an assessment policy that is consistent with IB philosophy.

September, 2012

Pedagogical leadership team - 1. The Document on assessment

policy.

2. Implementation of an

assessment policy that is consistent with IB expectations in school.

B2: Resources and support

The school’s resources and support structures ensure the implementation of the Diploma Programme.

achieved

or of progress towards achievement of the objective The implementation and

ongoing development of the Diploma programme.

LTD “LUKOIL” allocates funding for the

implementation and ongoing development of the programme every year.

December, 2015

Vice-president of LTD “LUKOIL” Mr. Kochkurov.

£ 227 680 a year Agreement on supporting the educational project in the sphere of education. The agreement is observed.

Qualified staff to implement the Diploma Рrogramme.

1. Attendance of

conferences and workshops organized by IBSA (IB Schools Association of CIS) 2. Workshops led by experienced IB coordinators and administrators from Russian IB world schools (Moscow gymnasium 45, Moscow President School) 3. On-line IB courses 4. Attendance of

conferences and workshops organized by IBAEM. 5. Improving English language in English-speaking countries. annually 2012-2014 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2014

The Head of school, DP coordinator

£ 77 850

Teachers and administrators are receiving IB-recognized professional development. The school complies with the IB professional development requirement for the Diploma Programme at authorization and at evaluation.

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Ensuring the necessary facilities for the

implementation of the Diploma Programme.

1. The purchase of additional books. 2. The purchase of appropriate furniture for science laboratories. 3. The school was equipped with additional IT

equipment.

4. The purchase of new furniture for IB office, a new English classroom, lectures room, for student support service.

5. Choreographic room was renovated.

6. The Assembly Hall was equipped with modern stage equipment, the lighting, equipment for special effects, and the sound system. Annually December, 2012 October, 2012 December, 2012 April ,2013 December, 2012

The Head of school, DP coordinator 1.£ 6 218

2. £11 874

3.£24 510

4.£30 036

5.£ 22 000

6. £ 22310

The laboratories and studios needed for group 4 and group 6 subjects provide safe and effective learning environments.

The library has enough appropriate materials to support the

implementation of the Diploma Programme.

There are appropriate information technology facilities to support the implementation of the Programme.

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C: Curriculum

C1: Collaborative planning

Collaborative planning and reflection supports the implementation of the Diploma Programme.

achieved

or of progress towards achievement of the objective Collaborative planning and

reflection supports the implementation of the Diploma Programme

Collaborative planning and reflection takes place regularly and systematically.

Once a week DP coordinator, CAS coordinator and Academic Directors.

- The school pedagogical team is searching connections and relations between subjects. We are

discussing issues connected with vertical and horizontal articulation. They developed and take part in all joint interdisciplinary and social projects with Moscow Gymnasium #45 and Perm Lyceum #10 Appropriate level of English

language for teaching in the Diploma Programme.

The school provides its teachers with special courses of learning and improving their English language.

From 2010 until 2015

English teachers, Master of teaching English Mr. Ducklings from the UK

£ 3 750 The school recognizes that all

teachers are responsible for language development of students.

The IB learner profile attributes

Collaborative planning and reflection addresses the IB learner profile attributes

regularly IB teachers, DP coordinator and CAS coordinator

- The school created images of IB learner profile and IB teacher profile. The school is trying to explain “making sense” of the profile to each student and parent. Teachers discuss at their regular meetings how to develop learner profile attributes on their subjects. They find links with their Course outline how the contents and related skills would pursue the development of any attribute(s) of the IB learner profile.

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C2: Written curriculum

The school’s written curriculum reflects IB philosophy.

achieved

or of progress towards achievement of the objective The school’s written

curriculum reflects IB philosophy

The educational team held a comparative analysis of Russian Programme and IB DP programme.

December, 2011

DP coordinator, CAS coordinator and Heads of subject Departments.

- The document/programme was

developed with the additions and changes to correspond to the IB philosophy.

The curriculum is balanced so that students are provided with a reasonable choice of subjects.

November, 2011

DP coordinator and Heads of subject Departments

- There is a special document with recommendations on subject’s choice.

The written curriculum is available to the school community.

The written curriculum builds on students’ previous learning experiences.

January, 2013

DP coordinator, IB teachers -

The school’s written curriculum reflects IB philosophy

The written curriculum is informed by current IB publications and is reviewed regularly to incorporate developments in the Programme.

August, 2013 DP coordinator, IB teachers and Heads of subject Departments

£11 349 1. Visiting special workshops on this topic organized by experienced IB teachers in Moscow.

2. Studying the documents on the OCC web- site.

The written curriculum promotes students’ awareness of individual, local, national and world issues.

The written curriculum provides opportunities for reflection on human commonality, diversity and multiple perspectives.

regularly DP coordinator, IB teachers and Heads of subject Departments

Teachers discuss at their regular meetings how to contribute to the development of international mindedness in students.

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C3: Teaching and learning

Teaching and learning reflects IB philosophy.

achieved

or of progress towards achievement of the objective Study of teaching and

learning methods and techniques

1.Workshops led by experienced IB coordinators and administrators from Russian IB world schools (Moscow gymnasium 45, Moscow President School) 2. IB on-line courses and workshops

April ,2013

September-November 2012, 2013

The Head of school, DP coordinator 1. £ 77 850

2. £ 672

The use of new technologies and methodologies adopted in IB. Educational team has analyzed the lessons with the use of new techniques and methodologies.

Teaching and learning encourages students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.

Participation in various forms of students’ learning report.

During school year

Pedagogical team -

Teaching and learning uses a range and variety of strategies.

1.Workshops led by experienced IB coordinators and administrators from Russian IB world schools (Moscow gymnasium 45, Moscow President School) 2. IB on-line courses and workshops

During school year

The Head of school, DP coordinator, IB teachers

£77 850 1.Certificates of attendance

workshops and on-line courses, conferences

2. The use of new technologies and methodologies adopted in IB. 3.Seeking forms of students’ collaborative work . Teaching and learning

fosters a stimulating learning environment based on understanding and respect. 1. Organization of pupils' creative exhibitions in school corridors.

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CAS exhibitions of students’ projects on informational stands at school.

3. Senior students organize creative workshops and dance classes during breaks with junior students.

regularly CAS coordinator, IB teachers - The results of the following actions are reflected in students’ CAS diaries.

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C4: Assessment

Assessment at the school reflects IB assessment philosophy.

achieved

or of progress towards achievement of the objective Studying assessment of

student learning that is based on the objectives and assessment criteria specific to each subject.

Comparative analysis of IB and school’s assessment practices

September, 2012

Educational team, DP coordinator - The Document on assessment

policy in Kogalym Secondary School #8.

Workshops led by

experienced IB coordinators and administrators from Russian IB world schools on criteria-based assessment

November, 2012

Educational team £ 2.081 The school will develop its own

assessment practice of student learning that is based on the objectives and assessment criteria specific to each subject

Development of the programme introducing criteria-based assessment in the school April, 2013- November, 2013

The Head of school, DP coordinator, IB teachers

- Adjustment of documents regulating recording of students’ progress, aligned with the developed assessment policy and its monitoring.

Reproducing criteria-based assessment on meetings with parents, individual students’ consultations.