Week of 01-10-22
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School Wide News and Announcements
iSC Academy Parent Workshop
Jan. 14
ISC Academy will host its fourth parent workshop – "Deepening Emotional Intelligence"– on Thursday, 1/20 from 20:00 to 21:30 (Beijing Time). You are welcome to join us at the event.
Counselor and parent Angel Zou will discuss the origins of emotions and how to help parents and their children manage them effectively.
You can find the Zoom link and ID for the event below. You will also find a QR code on the flyer.
https://ldiglobal.zoom.us/s/4492110666
ID: 449 211 0666
We will present the workshop in Chinese. Unfortunately, there is no translation available in English for this event.
Summer Service Trip: Yunnan
Jan. 14
For high school students who are interested, please remember to apply by scanning the QR code.
Events Cancelled or Postponed
Jan. 11
We are sorry that these events are cancelled or postponed.
Travel Advice and Protocols
Dec. 10
Due to the recent domestic COVID-19 situation, the Tianjin Municipal Education Committee and the Municipal Education Working Committee are addressing school regulations and protocols. Please take the time to read through the guidelines and protocols below.
- DO NOT leave Tianjin, if not necessary. If you need to leave Tianjin, you must report your destination and return date to the school. Please connect with one of our liaisons with this information.
- If you are travelling, please ensure you:
- carry sufficient protective supplies during the journey
- pay close attention to personal hygiene
- maintain social distancing, and
- actively cooperate with health monitoring staff working in public transportation areas and epidemic prevention management.
- DO NOT go to medium to high-risk areas. Those returning to Tianjin from counties, cities, and districts that are medium or high-risk areas will need home quarantine for 14 days. A COVID test with a negative test result will be required after the quarantine period and before a return to campus is permitted.
- According to the requirements of the Municipal Prevention and Control Bureau, persons returning to Tianjin from low-risk areas must obtain a negative COVID test within 48 hours of their return. Only when a negative COVID test is obtained will a return to campus be permitted.
- Due to the uncertainty of the current COVID-19 situation, those who will travel should be prepared for home quarantine.
- Anyone who has been to infected areas identified by the Municipal Prevention and Control Bureau, has residence history in those areas, or has a connection with infected person/s shall follow the guidelines and protocols set in accordance by local authorities of Tianjin.
- If you have left and returned to Tianjin, a 14-day body temperature record should be logged and reported to the school.
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Divisional News
No news at this time.
No news at this time.
Online Learning
Jan. 14
Our first week of online learning went by quickly. I am glad to report students were able to successfully engage in learning content despite the change from in-person to online instruction. Students are highly encouraged to contact their teachers using email or Canvas messaging to ask questions and clarify needs.
Advisory Meetings
Jan. 14
Advisory meetings will occur twice a week. This time will be focused on students sharing their experiences and identifying anyone struggling emotionally or scholastically. It will also give students a time to connect and share their stories.
Advisory Meetings
Jan. 14
High school students will have Advisory class twice next week. This is a time for students to connect with each other and to share their experiences.
The Deadline for Changing Courses
Jan. 14
The last date to add or drop a course for the second semester is January 18.
College Interviews
Jan. 14
(photo cred: www.advancedadmissions.com)
Read this article to prepare for college interviews and see most commonly asked questions.
https://blog.prepscholar.com/college-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for
JUNIORS
Jan. 14
Check out this information on how to choose a University. (will need a BridgeU account)
https://help.bridge-u.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360003412317-Part-5-Selecting-universities-for-your-application-list
SENIORS
Jan. 14
Check out this YouTube video of a Korean student dorm at SNU.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ddjo6GZSo
No news at this time.
No news at this time.
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