High School

At OIS, observations of student progress occur daily. Teachers monitor student learning in a variety of informal, low-pressure ways throughout each unit. This is important because it allows teachers to quickly realize when students understand and when students are struggling. Consequently, teachers know when to move forward and when to address problems. Being evaluated on a daily basis also helps students to improve their learning by seeing their strengths and weaknesses.

Some examples of informal assessments:

In addition, at the end of a unit or class, teachers evaluate student learning through structured, cumulative assessments such as tests, final essays, and final projects. Standardized testing will also occur throughout the year when students take the MAP test; this assessment will help teachers to monitor students’ progress and track students’ mastery of skills.

At OIS, an Advanced Placement (AP) program is available to provide OIS students with university-level academic courses that give them an advantage when applying to top colleges and universities around the world.

The Advanced Placement (AP) program is the most widely used academic program in the world. AP is operated by The College Board, an organization whose mission is to connect students to university success and opportunity. The College Board also administers the PSAT and SAT programs. AP courses are not mandatory for OIS students. Students in 10th grade through 12th grade are eligible to take AP courses once they have passed pre-requisite courses.

AP Program Benefits

The AP program provides students with university-level academic courses, giving them a head start when entering tertiary education. Students who take AP courses show universities they are serious about their education and are capable of performing well at the university level. AP students refine their critical thinking, time management, and study skills while still in high school. Due to their rigorous nature, AP courses earn higher grade point averages. Additionally, by earning university credits while in high school and skipping introductory courses when starting university, students can easily save money on tuition, study abroad, or double major. Lastly, AP class sizes are typically much smaller than regular courses, allowing students to have more individualized instruction from their specially-trained teachers.

Academic Advising and College Counseling

High school is a significant time for exploration and preparation for life beyond. OIS offers Academic Advising and College Counseling to ensure that students experience all high school has to offer.

Academic Advising: The counselor meet with students to plan out their courses of study, assist students who are struggling with issues in the classroom, and help students reach their full potential as learners.

• 4-year Course Scheduling
• Schedule Changes
• Exam Study Sessions
• Stress Management
• MaiaLearning Future Planning Platform Tools
• Study Skills Support
• Peer Tutoring Arrangement
• Time Management

College Counseling: The counselor use MaiaLearning to assist students with determining college and career options that are the right fit for each individual student.

• Career Focus Activities
• College Searches
• Career and Personality Assessments
• Portfolio Building

SAT

The SAT is a test that measures the knowledge and skills that students learn in high school and need for academic success in college and university. The SAT is operated by The College Board, an organization whose mission is to connect students to university success and opportunity. The College Board reports that millions of students take the SAT each year since it is a reliable measure of college and career readiness. The SAT consists of four tests, with the SAT Essay being optional. The three tests that everyone must take are the Reading Test, the Writing and Language Test, and the Math Test. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. For more information about the SAT, please refer to The SAT: Student Guide.

University Admissions

OIS counselor assist students in their application to universities around the world. See below for a partial list of universities attended by Oasis International Schools graduates. Click here for a full list. 

Formal reports are distributed quarterly, and credits are earned each semester. Teachers update grades weekly on our learning management system.

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