Heather in Neverland Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Heather I know your inviting Rosie :D but we are probably heading your way next year. DH says KL i'm saying Penang. Will keep you posted because i'd love to meet up if we are anywhere near you! Absolutely!!!! Penang or KL... Either way, we will meet up. How fun! Is this for a holiday or a move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Just a holiday. We visited KL on our last trip, stayed at Sunway Lagoon. DH would like to go back there but I'm all for seeing new places. We just have to wait for Possum to get a bit bigger. Looking at May 2013 at the moment :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leecarlton Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hi Lee! My daughter just got back from Mexico last week! She's very strong in languages. She wants to do this! Though she is the chronological age of a Freshman, she's a sophomore now and a straight A student. I see the site says Junior and Senior Years are closed already for 2012-13. My question is: Is there any chance of getting in as a Senior in 2013-14, or do those spots pretty much go to those who have been in as underclassmen? Hi Tranquil, I would definitely recommend that your daughter submit an application. As with all schools, there will be mild turnover between now and then. Spots will most likely open up. Our acceptance rate is going to be low due to the high number of applications and small amount of spots, but if your daughter is an ideal candidate, she will receive due attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leecarlton Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Oh, I thought it did not yet have IB status. Ok, thanks. It sounds unlikely that there would be a spot anyway. We are an IB candidate school, and we should have updates on this in the very near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leecarlton Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 This seems like a 'traveling boarding school', and that's not for my family, no matter the benefits of the global experience. But if the question is whether this sort of global experience would create a very special breed of graduating student, I would have to say yes. The IB is a fantastic programme, but I believe it's the international context that makes it more than simply a superior academic programme. I found the Diploma students at dd's international IB school to be very mature and confident, and I put that down in large part to the fact that most of the children had done an extensive amount of international travel, and were exposed to, and comfortable with people from so many national backgrounds. What the THINK Global School seems to do would take that to a whole new level. (I might be incorrect about my 'boarding school' assumption - the FAQs don't seem to be iPad compatible!) Hi ND, You are correct about the boarding assumption. It's definitely not for everyone, and we understand that :) A lot of parents can't fathom sending their children around the globe. It's a matter of opportunity cost, and we feel that our rewards are truly fantastic for both parent and child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Here is one (of many) versions picked rather randomly: Sounds strange to me because I have only heard my mother sing it GRIN. She learned it from her father, who loved spirituals and knew a lot of them. There are other verses, one of which is "sometimes I feel like a feather in the wind". Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Here is one (of many) versions picked rather randomly: Sounds strange to me because I have only heard my mother sing it GRIN. She learned it from her father, who loved spirituals and knew a lot of them. There are other verses, one of which is "sometimes I feel like a feather in the wind". Nan Thanks for sharing :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I sent them via private message. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thankyou :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leecarlton Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Just wanted to share the news that we are now officially an IB World School :) Classes will begin in the 2012-2013 school year. Very excited about this, and the benefits for our students. http://thinkglobalschool.org/think-global-ib-world/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Just wanted to share the news that we are now officially an IB World School :) Classes will begin in the 2012-2013 school year. Very excited about this, and the benefits for our students. http://thinkglobalschool.org/think-global-ib-world/ Congratulations! I will be watching your school over the next few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Congratulations!! You must be very excited. Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 This sounds like an amazing school, and I get excited thinking about it, even though it wouldn't work for us (our youngest two are now a junior and senior in high school). However, I have to remind myself that half of the reason we have homeschooled is so we can be together as a family more, and so that we as their parents can have the greatest input in their lives -- not strangers. So, in the end, I don't think we personally would choose this approach. However, we strongly agree with the global approach, and have tried to have that be a focus in our children's education and life experiences. I would say that we have raised them in a global environment, thinking of the world as their home (not just their town or even their state or country). We have been fortunate to have the opportunities to do so. All that said, I still think it's fantastic that this school exists, and I hope it's a sign of things to come! I do think this broad, global approach on education is cutting edge and very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leecarlton Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 This sounds like an amazing school, and I get excited thinking about it, even though it wouldn't work for us (our youngest two are now a junior and senior in high school). However, I have to remind myself that half of the reason we have homeschooled is so we can be together as a family more, and so that we as their parents can have the greatest input in their lives -- not strangers. So, in the end, I don't think we personally would choose this approach. However, we strongly agree with the global approach, and have tried to have that be a focus in our children's education and life experiences. I would say that we have raised them in a global environment, thinking of the world as their home (not just their town or even their state or country). We have been fortunate to have the opportunities to do so. All that said, I still think it's fantastic that this school exists, and I hope it's a sign of things to come! I do think this broad, global approach on education is cutting edge and very exciting. Thanks for the very kind words! It sounds like you have done a fantastic job parenting wise, and I hope the best for your children in their college experiences. Thanks as well Amy and Nan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Brilliant news! So glad you got your IB approval :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leecarlton Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Hi guys, Just wanted to add another quick update. We were recently approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges for their initial three year accreditation. We'll now start issuing WASC diplomas at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. http://thinkglobalschool.org/think-global-school-announces-wasc-accredidation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahm99 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Hi Lee, Congratulations!!! I was so set on a UWC for our kids (after both, myself and my brother, attended)...but am seriously considering THINK now... We have another 2-3 years to consider, but you're certainly giving UWCs serious competition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Hi guys, Just wanted to add another quick update. We were recently approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges for their initial three year accreditation. We'll now start issuing WASC diplomas at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. http://thinkglobalschool.org/think-global-school-announces-wasc-accredidation/ That is awesome! I run the WASC accreditation team for my school and We have been through the whole process more than once. I have also served on visiting teams for other schools so if I can help in any way just let me know. I'd be happy to share what knowledge I have on the topic. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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