Grade 6 Transition Questions by OYIS Padlet https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3 Please ask any questions you may have. 6 - 7학년 진급에 대해 알고 싶은 사항이 있으시면 (언어에 상관없이) 질문해 주시기 부탁드립니다.  en-us 2020-05-14 09:06:41 UTC 2025-04-24 13:24:33 UTC hello@padlet.com General Questions oyispadlet https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/582686960 I will use these questions to help structure the meeting. 
Also, I will create new categories based on your questions. 
Thanks, 
Monique]]> 2020-05-19 14:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/582686960 Seesaw oyispadlet https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/582700056 Will we still use seesaw? ]]> 2020-05-19 14:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/582700056 So the children will be in Tosaburi campuss or still in OYIS campuss? https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590852846 2020-05-24 01:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590852846 How about sports? Is the school thinking of expanding it's physical education program? https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590852989 2020-05-24 01:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590852989 Like different school management perhaps, from the PYP to MYP admin team and they approach the entire school system and programs https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590853517 2020-05-24 01:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590853517 I am curious to know how OYIS MYP is doing. In the past I have heard the OYIS MYP is not as good as the PYP; also the community being small so kids are not exposed enough socially. Also how unless the child is academicaly an achiever, he/she would not thrive since there's not enough activities, e.g. sports, art, music, etc https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590853982 2020-05-24 01:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590853982 How is the level of independence expected in day to day school life? I just see that MYP children gets significantly less parents involvement then PYP https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590856118 2020-05-24 01:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590856118 https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590859643 What are the main roles of the MYP teachers/Educators? What should we expect from MYP teachers differently from PYP in terms of providing guidance to the students/learners? I mean, what makes MYP teachers good teachers? or even what makes MYP curriculum a good program for our children?]]> 2020-05-24 01:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590859643 I also want to know or maybe wants to be convince about how I can sure my child is suitable for the MYP program. Will my child thrive in this program? https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590859901 2020-05-24 01:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590859901 So we just got an e-mail for the additional 50k¥ to support the MYP program. Can you tell us what your plan is with this additional fee? https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590860246 2020-05-24 01:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/590860246 Facilities Response: marc_mesich1 https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/591245267 Grade 7-8 will mostly be based out of the Nakatsu campus - they will go to Tosabori to take their Visual Arts and Design classes. Grade 9-10 are mostly based at Tosabori and will be take their PE and Music at Nakatsu. 

Are we thinking of expanding the sports program - yes. Next year with our growing numbers we expect to participate in a number of new tournaments. ]]> 2020-05-24 12:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/591245267 Response - Seesaw marc_mesich1 https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/591247416 The MYP does not use Seesaw. We will introduce you to a new program called Managebac. ]]> 2020-05-24 12:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/591247416 50K Fee Response marc_mesich1 https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/591248880 The purpose of this fee is to cover costs associated with the afterschool activities program. It will also cover the cost of an overnight trip within Japan. ]]> 2020-05-24 12:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/591248880 MYP / PYP Differences marc_mesich1 https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/591285271 One of the major differences between PYP and MYP is that your child will now have many subject teachers. Each teacher works collaboratively but they are all experts in their respective subjects. In general our teachers have extensive MYP / DP experience. MYP is an excellent transition from the PYP and leads directly the Diploma programme. ]]> 2020-05-24 13:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/591285271 MYP Growth and Suitability marc_mesich1 https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/591288240 Over the last three years we have grown from 10 students to an expected 80 in September. At the same time we went from three staff to 16 full time staff members. The program is growing and evolving so quickly.  Each year we add many new activities and sports. Next year will see a lot of new options for students. 

The MYP is a highly academic program. It is not suitable for all students. We do our best to support a wide range of learners however if you have any specific concerns you should speak with us directly. ]]> 2020-05-24 13:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/591288240 How are sciences structured in the OYIS MYP? https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592086911
  • Do OYIS MYP sciences courses include biology, chemistry, and physics?
    • ]]>     2020-05-25 00:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592086911     Subject of "Language acquisition" and "Language and literature" https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592090476
  • What is the difference between "Language acquisition" and "Language and literature"?

    • ]]>     2020-05-25 01:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592090476     About the computer software https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592091827
  • Will students continue to use the google doc/sheets/slides as their major "word processing" tool?
  • Do you consider using Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) as it is a mainstream Office application for universities and working places?
    • ]]>     2020-05-25 01:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592091827     Type of after school activities https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592103205
  • Do you plan to offer  (charged / free) academic-related courses for the after-school activities (such as math, language, musical instrument classes, etc.)?
    • ]]>     2020-05-25 01:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592103205     Standardized test in MYP https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592124294
  • What kind of standardized test will MYP use (continue using MAP test)?
  • How often do you plan to have a standardized test?
  • As for the test results, can you provide us with clear assessment results (standing) from the perspective of the school, class and individual students?
    • ]]>     2020-05-25 01:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592124294     MYP projects https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592139382
  • What is the MYP project? what is the difference from PYPX?
  • Does the MYP Project have any impact on admission to DP?

    • ]]>     2020-05-25 02:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592139382     Math in OYIS MYP https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592147439
  • Does OYIS MYP offer both Standard mathematics and Extended mathematics courses?
  • If yes, then how do you manage different students with different levels of math skills? 
  • After joining OYIS, we have been using Jump Math, IXL, and Khan Academy as a math learning platform based on the teacher's preference. So, What is the math learning platform for the OYIS MYP? Would it be used in through all MYP grades?
    • ]]>     2020-05-25 02:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592147439     PYP to MYP Transition Support https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592388307
  • To have a good starting for the MYP, can the school provide/instruct any optional summer self-study materials for current G6 students? 
    • ]]>     2020-05-25 07:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592388307     Is there any additionally investment required? https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592657580 2020-05-25 10:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592657580 MYP Projects oyispadlet https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592805128 Hi - There are two projects in the MYP - Community, which is service and also Personal Project, which is a personal interest project. You must pass the personal project (a Three 3/8) to move to the DP. I am a Personal Project examiner and to receive a three you write a very limited report. From what I have seen of grade 6, they could easily do the Personal and Community Project. ]]> 2020-05-25 11:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592805128 Google Docs oyispadlet https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592811067 The uses the google suite, which makes collaboration, editing and sharing documents easy. This will equip students to navigate university easily. ]]> 2020-05-25 12:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592811067 Standardise assessments oyispadlet https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592813005 MAP test - Math and Literacy 
    Patty is the Map coordinator and shares information with the community. 
    APPL - Test for Japanese proficiency
    WIDA - Test for Language acquisition placement.
     ]]>     2020-05-25 12:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592813005     ASA oyispadlet https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592815124 Model United Nations, VEX robotics, Student Led clubs, Art. Similar to the PYP but with an emphasis ]]> 2020-05-25 12:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/oyispadlet/z9hagjyj9bx164j3/wish/592815124