MYP Policies
Beaconhouse Newlands Mission Statement:
eaconhouse Newlands Schools are committed to develop international-minded life-long
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learners who nurture collaboration, value cultural diversity and exercise agency in
learning.
eaconhouse Newlands ensures its students are equipped to perform their role as
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compassionate and responsible global citizens to lead locally and internationally in order
to solve the problems of our shared planet, through a multi-dimensional inquiry-based
curriculum that transcends boundaries.
Promotion Criteria MYP 1 to MYP 4
For students to be promoted from one grade to another they must attain a score of 3 in
EOY in Mathematics, Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Sciences, and
Individuals and Societies. Failing to do so will result in the student repeating the class.
ased on the evaluation of the student's progress, a student who has failed in one
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subject may be promoted to the next level on the condition that the subject will be
cleared in a retake in August before the commencement of the next academic year. In
addition , an undertaking will be signed by the parent that the student would pass in all 6
subjects in the midyear examination of the level to which they have been conditionally
promoted( Annexure 1) .
In case a student does not meet the criteria outlined , the student will either repeat the
same class or leave the programme.
All above clauses are subject to adherence to the attendance policy, which is a minimum
of85%.
Promotion Criteria MYP 4 to MYP 5
For students to be promoted from MYP 4 to MYP 5, students must attain a score of 4 in
the EOY core subjects i.e Mathematics and Language and literature and 3 in Language
Acquisition, Sciences, and Individual and Societies. Failing to do so will result in the
student repeating the class.
tudents once promoted to MYP 5 will be registered for the assessment and will
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not be retained in MYP 5 even if they do not perform well in mid-year or mock
examinations.
Promotion from MYP to DP
o be eligible for promotion from MYP to DP, students must satisfy the following
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minimum criteria upon completion of MYP 5:
1. A ttain a totalscoreofnolessthan32outof56inthefinalgradesacrosstheeight
subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and
Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Portfolio subject.
2. Successfully passed the mandatory subjects: Islamiat and Pakistan Studies
in the Cambridge IGCSE examinations in grades 9 and 10 respectively.
3. Achieve a grade of at least 4 out of 7 in the Core subjects (Mathematics, and
Language & Literature), and a grade of at least 3 in the remaining subjects (3
electives). A grade of 1 or 2 in more than 2 subjects will be considered a failure and
may lead to retention or dismissal from the programme.
4. Fulfill the completion and submission requirements for the e-portfolio by the
designated deadline, obtaining a satisfactory grade under MYP criteria.
5. Complete and document their service as action hours according to the MYP
requirements and school guidelines.
6. Demonstrate the attributes of the IB learner profile and adhere to the academic
honesty policy throughout the programme.
tudents who fail to meet any of these requirements will not be promoted to DP and
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will have to repeat MYP 5 or leave the programme. The decision will be made by the
YP and DP coordinators in consultation with the subject teachers, the guidance
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counselor, and the School Head.
Conditional Promotion to DP
Introduction and Purpose:
his section of the policy is established to address the circumstances of students
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who have at least attained a cumulative total of 32 points or more in the MYP
Assessment and have not met the passing criteria for one elective subject.
he aim is to provide students with an opportunity for conditional promotion to DP,
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subject to certain conditions and procedures. This approach ensures that students
possess the essential skills and knowledge requisite for success in DP.
Conditional Promotion and Resit Procedure
tudents not meeting the criteria may be conditionally promoted to DP ( Annexure 2).
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Students who have not achieved a passing grade in certain subjects will need to take
a retest in the November examination of the same year they complete MYP 5.
tudents who resit in November may not be allowed to sit for the anticipated
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assessment in DP 1 unless their internal grade is 5 in the subject.
I have read and understood the Promotion Policy for MYP.
Name and signature of student: ………………………………………..
Grade: ………………………………………………….
Name and signature of Parent: ………………………………………….
Name and signature of Homeroom teacher: ……………………………
Dated: ………………………………………………
