Friday 16 December 2016

JAL and Japanese B newsletter



JAL
We have a test every Monday this year, too.(Kanji or words, / depending on students’ levels )
We have two different levels in the class and below is what we did with each group.
With one group …We practiced changing Te form to normal form.
                   We learnt to sentences of make a request, permission and
a strong prohibition statement.
                  This sentences uses Te form also.
                          
With the other group…We learnt to expression of determinations, describes an action performed in preparation for something, qualifies the noun.
                                We often use this 3 expressions for conversation.
Have a good winter holiday and よいお年を(Yoi otoshio)
IB
We have a Kanji test every Monday.
We read to discuss from view of world and Japan global issues from November.
We read to think about Wangari Muta Maathai. She likes Japanese words ‘Mottainai’.
The meaning of these words are very deep.
We were able to get many though from these words and her.
And we had a discussion about energy saving for summary.
Next term, we learn to media.

Have a good winter holiday and よいお年を(Yoi otoshio)

G12 Chemistry December Newsletter

This month we continue the optional topic Energy with G12 students. Besides this G12 students start preparing their internal assessment for chemistry and start conducting experiment in the lab 



Thursday 15 December 2016

G12 Japanese A newsletter


Dear G12 Parents,
Japanese A news letter of December
By Mr. Higa


The Japanese A students studied the topics below until the end of Autumn term.

"Eiketsu no Asa"
"Yu-zuru"
They did individual oral commentary. The activity is one of IB assessment. They made it great because they practiced hard.
Also, they created own story according to the topics. Then they presented their story.

In this term, all parts of Japanese A (SL) had been done.
So we will start to practice for the biggest IB exam.
During winter break, they have a homework which is to write "Book review".
They can write it about any Japanese books but not comic one.
I am looking forward to getting together with their great memories of break.

I appreciate you for the big cooperation and we could make this term great.
If you have any concerns or question, please feel free to ask me.
来年もよろしくお願いいたします。

Friday 2 December 2016

LA December Newsletter

Dear parents and students,

This month in LA we will be completing the following:
- reading and analyzing Animal Farm
- Term test

Please see my website for further details on any course information or feel free to email me at chepburn@horizon.ac.jp


Mr. Chris

Tuesday 29 November 2016

JAL newsletter in November

JAL

We have a test every Monday this year, too.(Kanji or words, / depending on students’ levels )
We have two different levels in the class and below is what we did with each group.

With one group …We finished our textbook “Genki Unit 5”. We had unit 5 test.
                         We started Unit 6. In this unit,we learned verbs of Te form.  
                            This form is important in making sentences and talking.
                                We practiced changing Te form to normal form.
With the other group…We finished on Genki 2 unit 14. We had a unit 14 test.
                                   We started unit 15.
                                  We learnt to the direction of the transaction in unit 14.
                                  This expression has 3 verbs by a view of person.
                                  We practiced conversation and writing much times.
                                  I hope then they came to that situation, they can use smoothly it.



IB

We have a Kanji test every Monday.

In this term, topic is global issues.
We worked on global warming, natural disaster in Japan.
Specifically in the earthquake, we learnt about East Japan great earthquake disaster.
And we read to discuss from view of world and Japan global issues.

                     

Monday 7 November 2016

Physics and Homeroom Updates

Dear parents of Grade 12,

In physics class we have just completed all the SL and HL topics. It was a long run since the beginning of the last year. They all worked really hard so far.
We have some prescribed experiments and Option topic to complete.
We decided to go with Astrophysics (Option D) as the option topic. This will take about a month to cover. We will also work on some of the prescribed experiments. Our aim is to complete the astrophysics topic by the end of this term.
We hopefully start the revision next term.

Another important work for the physics class is to complete the IA lab reports. Students are taught what is it and what they have to do. This is an independent lab report they have to complete by December 12. All the students are expected to complete and submit their reports by the due date. Please note that this lab reports will be submitted to the IB  center and will effect %20 of the final mark.

Counseling and Homeroom

We had a very successful application boot camp last week. I believe it was fruitful for all the students.

It is a critical time for the students who are applying the US universities. Some of the universities early applications will due withing this month. They require lots of documentation.
I suggest all the students to be proactive and complete their documents as early as they can.
They should ask the teachers for the recommendation letter at lease 2 weeks in advance.

This Wednesday we will be visiting Yokohama college fair as I informed you earlier. You are also welcome to visit and ask questions to the university representatives.

There will be another session at our school on Friday. A representative from York university, Canada will be visiting our school. Students will have chance to ask questions in person.

The last but not the least is the key to success is to be well organized. Time management is an important factor during this year. Please help your students to make a good time table and write all the deadlines.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Friday 4 November 2016

November English Newsletter

Dear students and parents,

     This month in English class, we will be finishing up our study of A Merchant of Venice. We will then transition into our second novel study of the term, A Passage to India. Just as with A Merchant of Venice, we will discuss the historical and cultural context of our author (E.M. Forster) and our setting (Imperial India). We will be reading this novel for the entire month, with quizzes and activities here and there to reflect on the novels content.

Mr. Chris

Thursday 20 October 2016

Japanese A news letter in October

Dear G12 Parents,
Japanese class news letter of October
By Mr. Higa


Hello everyone.
Hope this news letter finds you well.

In October, they are studying Drama "Yu-zuru", by Kinoshita Junji.
The story is a famous drama. It is similar to "Tsuru no Ongaeshi"
In the end of November, there will be a Individual Oral Activity which is a part of IBDP course
So we are practicing according this exam.

After mid-term break. we will start review "Eiketsu no asa" and "Yu-duru", then start the activity.
Also I'm planning making a book review activity after break. So they will read a book during the break.

All students always bring their homework by due day and enjoy Japanese class,
I appreciate for your cooperation.
If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to ask me.



Wednesday 12 October 2016

JAL News letter in October

JAL   
                   
We have a test every Monday in this year, too.(Kanji or words, / 
                                                                                               depending on students’ levels )
We have two different levels in the class and below is what we did with each group.

With one group …We finished our textbook “Genki Unit 4”. We had unit4 test.
                            The adjectives are related on the next unit. It is important for 
                            Japanese sentences.

With the other group…We finished on Genki 2, unit 13. We had a unit13 test.
                                          We were able to get much vocabulary with this unit.


 Japanese B

We learnt formal sentence patterns from essay.
We practice reading deeper various kinds of environment issues.
We were able to think thought various viewpoints and come up with new opinions.
Next we tried to collect a thought with environment issues.


Chemistry October Newsletter

12th graders is about to finish IB chemistry topics. The optional topic is waiting to be covered.
This month we will start Option C:The energy topic

In this unit, we will cover the topics below

  • ·        A useful energy source releases energy at a reasonable rate and produces minimal pollution
  • ·        The quality of energy
  • ·        Renewable energy sources
  • ·        Energy density, Specific energy and The efficiency of an energy transfer
  • ·        An electrochemical cell
  • ·        The voltage of a battery depends primarily on the nature of the materials used while the    total work that can be obtained from it depends on their quantity.
  • ·        A fuel cell can be used to convert chemical energy
  • ·        The Nernst equation




Throughout the topic, they will develop the understandings of chemistry, applications of the chemistry knowledge and skills, their international mindedness and theory of knowledge. They will do experiments and researches as well. In this course, they will be familiar with nature of science approach to the topics.

Tuesday 11 October 2016

News Letter Japanese A (JNL)

Dear G12 Parents,
Japanese class news letter of September
By Mr. Higa


Hello. I'm Tetsuya Higa.
As you may be heard by your child, I teach Japanese class in this year.
I'm glad to have the Japanese classes with your child at Horizon.
The first month of 2016 - 2017 academic year, G12 JNL students learnt some topics according to IBDP Japanese A Language and Literature.
In this term they are studying IBDP Part 4 "Literature - Critical study".
In September, they studied Poem "Eiketsu no Asa"  by Miyazawa Kenji
The author and the poem are really famous.
Many Japanese people study the poem or the author.

In October, they are studying Drama "Yu-zuru", by Kinoshita Junji.
The story is  also famous. It is similar to "Tsuru no Ongaeshi"

All students always bring their homework by due day and try hard,
I appreciate for your cooperation.
If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to ask me.


PE Newsletter

Hello everyone!

As you know we will have Sports Day on October 15th, I hope we have good weather. We've been focusing on Sports Day preparations. We have been practicing the games we will play at the event; i.e. hurdle race, tic tac toe race, relay race, tug of war, and so forth. Both the Gray and Red Teams are so ambitious about the games. We are looking forward to having another fun and active Sports Day! And also, we will have 3 games for the parents this year, too. Please come prepared!

Saturday 8 October 2016

October Math Newsletter-2016

Dear parents of Grade 12,

We have had a good starting this year. Since we have covered most of the topics, we have more time to focus on harder topics.

This term, we have started Calculus, derivative and integral. We have just finished those topics and they are reviewing what they have learned so far.

I will give them a unit test next week.

If you have questions, contact me please


Friday 7 October 2016

LA October Newsletter

Hello everyone,

This month in IB LA, we will be finishing up our novel study on Merchant of Venice. We will be having a test at the end of the novel based upon the content of the novel, as well as the context of the novel.

Afterwards, we will be completing an acting assignment based upon the play, and will be completing an IB Written Task based upon the play. Further instructions and guidelines will be posted on my website and given in class.

If you have any questions regarding these activities, please feel free to check my website and/or send me an email.

Thanks!


Mr. Chris

Thursday 29 September 2016

ITGS Newsletter


Grade 12 students have started their ITGS internal assessment, which is a IT solution to a specific problem.
They have been working on Criterion A that includes initial consultation with the client and doing investigation.
During the Criterion A process, students must identify a specific client who has a problem with the present situation that can be best addressed by an IT solution. After consulting with the client, the student must explain the inadequacies of the present situation, which may or may not involve the use of an IT system.
The following key questions should be considered.
•  Who is the client?
•  What is the present situation?
•  What are the inadequacies of the present situation?
This information obtained from the client can be presented in a variety of ways, such as a
written record of the interview (either a summary or transcript), a sound file, a video, or an exchange of
emails that may be supported by a questionnaire.

Tuesday 20 September 2016

JAL and JapaneseB Newsletter

JAL

Hi, I am happy for being the JAL teacher of G12 class this year, too.

We have a test every Monday in this year, too.(Kanji or words, / depending on students’ levels )

We have two different levels in the class and below is what we did with each group.
With one group …We worked on our textbook “Genki Unit 4”.
We learned past tense of verbs and new particles.
Next we will learn the forms of adjectives. We practice writing to be able to make longer sentences.  
With the other group…We worked on Genki 2, unit 13.
In this unit, we learnt making appointments to meet, giving reasons, saying what you can or cannot do.
                                And sometimes we try to debate on a decided theme.

 IB
I am Emi Nagasaka. I am JAL-IB teacher of G12 class this year.

 We have Kanji test every Monday in this year.

In this term topic is Global Issues.
First 3 weeks we read essay about Global warming and how to use resources.
We learnt formal sentence patterns from essay.


Next we practice reading deeper essays more about work on save the earth.

Tuesday 13 September 2016

LA September Newsletter

This month in LA, we are working on Part 4 of the Language and Literature course. Part 4 is Literature: Critical Study. This month we are:

- Reviewing our prior knowledge from Parts 1, 2 + 3
- Looking at literature in context
- Looking at morals and ethics in literature
- Starting on our reading of Merchant of Venice 

Thank you! Feel free to email me at chepburn@horizon.ac.jp, or check my Google Site, if you have any questions.


Mr. Chris

Saturday 3 September 2016

IB Biology Newsletter/September

Our first topic is ''Human Physiology''. This unit covers the subtopics and practical skills listed below.

Nature of science

  • Developments in scientific research follow improvements in apparatus

Content

  • Antagonistic role of insulin and glucagon in control of blood glucose concentration.
  • Role of hyroxin hormone in metabolic rate and body temperature regulation.
  • Inhibition of appetite by leptin hormone.
  • Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland to control circadian rhythms.
  • Rol of testosterone in pre-natal development of male genitalia and development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.
  • Role of estrogen and progesterone in pre-natal development of female reproductive organs and female secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.
  • Regulation of the menstrual cycle through positive and negative feedback regulation.

Applications and skills

  • Causes and treatment of Type I and Type II diabetes.
  • Testing of leptin on patients with clinical obesity and reasons for the failure to control the disease.
  • Causes of jet lag and use of melatonin to alleviate it.
  • The use in IVF of drugs to suspend the normal secretion of hormones, followed by the use of artificial doses of hormones to induce superovulation and establish a pregnancy.
  • William Harvey’s investigation of sexual reproduction in deer.


IB Biology students working together to figure out the antagonistic regulation of blood sugar.

Friday 2 September 2016

Chemistry Newsletter

Dear parents I hope this year will be full of joy and education 

This unit starts by introducing different types and uses of fossil fuels. The process of fractional distillation of crude oil is discussed with its importance as the main source of organic molecules. There is an opportunity for learners to research and explore the vast variety of everyday products that originate from crude oil. The unit then considers simple hydrocarbons limited to alkanes and alkenes.
These are the main topics we will cover for IGCSE combined science

-        - Describing of hydro carbons
-        -  State that the products of complete combustion of hydrocarbons, exemplified by methane, are carbon dioxide and water
-        - Naming hydrocarbons
-         - Drawing hydrocarbons structures

-         - Cracking larger hydrocarbons


Linear structure model of  glucose done by G12 students 

Thursday 1 September 2016

Maths Newsletter - September

Dear Grade 12 parents,

I hope the summer vacation was relaxing and memorable.

Here are the topics to be covered in September:
1. Create, solve, interpret a linear expressions
2. Create, solve, interpret a linear inequalities
3. Linear functions
4. Sequenes



Thank you

Wednesday 31 August 2016

Welcome to Grade 12 Classroom

Dear Grade 12 parents and students, 

I am Mr. Doymaz, I am the School Planning coordinator of HJIS and I will be Grade 12 class homeroom teacher this year. It is my pleasure to be return Horizon.
I will be teaching Physics to secondary school. I will also be the College Counselor. I will do my best to guide and help your child to enter a university. To do this your cooperation is much appreciated.

This year will be a busy year for grade 12 students. They need to complete the IB subjects and requirements as well as find the most suitable university to continue. This year, with Grade 12 our class goals are

- to accomplish the IB requirements
- to get the highest score we can from the SAT exams. 
- to complete the portfolios and apply for the desired universities.

I made a web site for college counseling where students and parents can find useful information for the post secondary education and university applications.. Please click here and bookmark it. 

I wish all of my students to have a fantastic year ahead.
Please don't hesitate to contact with me at any time. 

Sincerely