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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1 Action plan 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. School objectives will be defined in relation to the IB requirements for authorization to offer the, as stated in the document Guide to school authorization:. At this stage, it will also show school objectives to be developed beyond the planned authorization of the school. Add rows as necessary. AIM: To become an IB World school, implementing the in September 2014 for first exams in May 2016 A: Philosophy The school s educational beliefs and values reflect IB philosophy. (month and year) (month and year) Attendance of conferences and workshops organized by IBSA (IB Schools Association of CIS) April Head of School, DP Coordinator 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. Workshops led by Russian IB world schools (Moscow gymnasium 45, Presidents School) May - April 2013 Head of School The educational team is leading the process of preparation for becoming IB world school Studying IB documents April May 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 September DP coordinator, TOK leader - Adjustment of documents: Language school policy, Assessment school policy, School academic honesty policy

2 Studying IB documents September- December 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 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 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. 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. 4. Teachers, students and parents know the IB website address: 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.

3 B: Organization B1: Leadership and structure The school s leadership and administrative structures ensure the implementation of the. Interaction with the Governing body, cityforming 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 1. Organization of pedagogical leadership team. 2. Appointing of DP coordinator and CAS coordinator Head of School - Pedagogical leadership team meetings take place regularly and systematically. Documents on the appointment and functional responsibilities of DP and CAS coordinators. The development of the document about an admissions policy that clarifies conditions for admission to the school and the. May, 2011 IB Coordinator, TOK leader - The Document on admissions policy that clarifies conditions for admission to the school and the. The development of the documents about school language policy and academic honesty May, IB Coordinator, TOK leader - 1. Documents: school language policy, academic honesty 2. Implementation of policies that is consistent with IB expectations in school.

4 The school developed an assessment policy that is consistent with IB philosophy. September, 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. The implementation and ongoing development of the Diploma programme. LTD LUKOIL allocates funding for the implementation and ongoing development of the programme every year Vice-president of LTD LUKOIL Mr. Kochkurov 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 Russian IB world schools (Moscow gymnasium 45, Moscow President School) annually The Head of school, DP coordinator 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. 3. On-line IB courses 4. Attendance of conferences and workshops organized by IBAEM Improving English language in Englishspeaking countries

5 Ensuring the necessary facilities for the implementation of the. 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. Annually October, The Head of school, DP coordinator 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. 5. Choreographic room was renovated. April, The Assembly Hall was equipped with modern stage equipment, the lighting, equipment for special effects, and the sound system

6 C: Curriculum C1: Collaborative planning Collaborative planning and reflection supports the implementation of the. Collaborative planning and reflection supports the implementation of the 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. 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 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.

7 C2: Written curriculum The school s written curriculum reflects IB philosophy. The school s written curriculum reflects IB philosophy The educational team held a comparative analysis of Russian Programme and IB DP programme 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. January, 2013 DP coordinator, IB teachers - The written curriculum builds on students previous learning experiences. 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 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. 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. The written curriculum provides opportunities for reflection on human commonality, diversity and multiple perspectives.

8 C3: Teaching and learning Teaching and learning reflects IB philosophy. Study of teaching and learning methods and techniques 1.Workshops led by Russian IB world schools (Moscow gymnasium 45, Moscow President School) April,2013 The Head of school, DP coordinator The use of new technologies and methodologies adopted in IB. Educational team has analyzed the lessons with the use of new techniques and methodologies. 2. IB on-line courses and workshops September- November, 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 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 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. 2. 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.

9 C4: Assessment Assessment at the school reflects IB assessment philosophy. 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, Educational team, DP coordinator - The Document on assessment policy in Kogalym Secondary School #8. Workshops led by Russian IB world schools on criteria-based assessment November, Educational team 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, 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.