GWHS - IB News
November 2019
Happy Thanksgiving and Thank You!
Gateway High School is a better place because of your continued involvement in your student's education! We are so thankful that you are part of our family! Have a relaxing break!
IB Acronym of the Month - IA (Internal Assessment)
What are IAs?
IAs are performed and assessed at the school under direct supervision of the subject teacher. The nature of IAs vary by subject and can include:
- oral presentations (in languages),
- practical work (in experimental sciences, mathematics, and arts), or
- written work (in social sciences).
IAs account for 20 to 50 percent of the awarded grades for each subject. This is the only portion of the subject grade that students can control before they sit for exams in May. Thus, it is imperative that these projects are done exceptionally well.
Since IAs are graded by the subject teacher at the school, IB selects a sample of teacher-graded work to be sent to an appointed IB grader for review. Often times IA moderation takes place in another country, thus, ensuring global fidelity with the IA process.
SENIOR DUE DATE - NOVEMBER 7 - FULL DRAFT OF EE DUE
- ManageBac DropBox and ManageBac Worksheet
- TurnItIn.com
- Print copy and turn in to EE supervisor
School Choice Fair - November 7
- Date: November 7
- Time: 5:00 to 7:30
- Where: Osceola Heritage Park
*School Choice applications will be accepted through the district website from November 13, 2019 to February 3, 2020.
IB Juniors are officially in the IB Diploma Programme!
Emilio and Brothers :-)
Kenneth and Big Brother, Kevin
The Swim Family!
Kevin, Ms. Piper, Mahir
Group shot before the ceremony
Giancarlo and Savannah :-)
Congratulations to Gateway's top 20 Juniors who were invited to attend a special breakfast hosted by the District's Leadership Team.
Click the picture below to view photos posted on the district's website.
- Helouise Duna
- Ramon Fereira
- Alexandra Fereira
- Lana Garcia
- Emilio Herodier Escalon
- Sydney Kochensparger
- Elizabeth MolinaElizabeth
- Jeysmarie Montanez Gonzalez
- Carlos Negron
- Jon Nunez
- John Pacheco
- Marco Potestad
- Mahir Rahman
- Sanjana Rajaram
- Kamila Rivera Torres
- Ivan Saldarriaga
- Toni-Ann Stampp
- Sarah Swim
- Tatiana Trinidad
- Kevin Villatoro
Save the Dates
November 7 - FULL ROUGH DRAFT of EE DUE for IB Seniors
November 7 - School Choice Fair
November 11 - Veterans Day - No School
November 12 - School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting
November 18 - Progress Reports Go Home
November 25 to 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolDecember 12 - FINAL EE DRAFT DUE for IB Seniors
December 13 - IB Holiday Party
December 23 to January 3 - Winter Break
IB Holiday Sockstravaganza!
Cost: Socks to donate and cookies to exchange
Socks will be donated to Osceola's Families In Transistion (FIT). Click here for more information on this school district organization.
We are in need of:
- Holiday Decorations: As you decorate your home this winter, we'd be happy to accept any holiday items that you are no longer using (big or small). Items can be dropped off in the Administration Office or the IB Office in 23-108.
- Time: If you are available to help set up, serve hot chocolate/cookies, and/or assist with our White Elephant gift exchange, we'd be happy to have your support on December 13 from 2:00 to 4:00. WE LOVE IT WHEN PARENTS ATTEND OUR EVENTS!
Please donate if you can!
More details will be released as the date nears.
Friday, Dec 13, 2019, 02:30 PM
GWHS Cafeteria
IB Guide's Pumpkin Patch!
IB Dues 2019-2020
IF YOU HAVE PAID DUES AND NOT PICKED UP A SHIRT, PLEASE STOP BY 23-108 TO GET IT!
What is the money spent on ?
- 2019-2020 IB t-shirts
- IB social events (ice cream social, holiday party, spring picnic, etc.)
- IB formal IB events (IB junior pinning ceremony and IB senior banquet)
- IB pins
- IB medals
- IB cords
Florida Bright Futures: Class of 2021 and Beyond
Join the Remind for your Graduating Class. Parents are encouraged to join too!
Text the appropriate code to 81010.
- IB Class of 2020: @9g6dba
- IB Class of 2021: @kke6db
- IB Class of 2022: @a642akg
- IB Class of 2023: @bhcbkh