ACADEMIC COUNSELING
IGNITING A BRIGHTER FUTURE
WELCOME TO ACADEMIC COUNSELING
We care about our students’ well-being and future and have academic counselors who offer guidance to students’ academic growth and post-high school plans. We acknowledge the diversity in our school and that our students pursue post-secondary options around the world. Therefore, we strive to partner with students one-on-one to discuss their future plans and meet their individual goals whether that’s attending university, taking a gap year, enrolling in the military, participating in an internship, or seeking employment.
SERVING OUR STUDENTS
Our academic counselors at GIS strive to provide the following educational planning through guided course selection and assistance with the college application process and financial aid.
Enrolled GIS Students
January | February
- One-on-one Academic Plan meetings with all 9th-12th graders, customized with each student’s post-high school career goals, unique gifts, and personality: create a 4-year Academic Plan for 9th graders and update the Academic Plan for rising 10-12 graders
- Class meeting for rising 8th-grade students, providing a handout for each student showing up-to-date electives options and requirements
- Class meeting for rising 7th grade students, including course registration instructions and an in-person orientation for parents
March | April
- Open Course Selection in FamilyWeb - students refer to Academic Plan documents or handouts to register for proper courses for the next year
New-To-GIS Students
July
- Part of your acceptance process requires that the family provide final transcripts from the previous school by July 15. Your course selection process will begin after July 15; the academic counselor will contact you by email with a proposed schedule to be followed by your inspection and approval.
September
- An all-12th-grade-class meeting for post-secondary planning provides an overview of the many options available to GIS 12th graders. Each student may request one-on-one meetings with their counselor for assistance with college majors, applications, personal statements, required documents, and letters of recommendation.
- Parent Equipping Nights will be conducted on the College Process and Financial Aid
September | October | November
- College essay instruction in 12th-grade English courses and during one-on-one coaching meetings
January | March
- Assistance with confirming admission offers, navigating financial aid/scholarships, transition preparation, and processes such as acquisition of visas for international students
- College Visits are hosted throughout the academic year based on the requests from various college representatives talking about college programs, admissions, and campus life.
By working together, we will work to ensure that every student has the necessary resources to succeed in high school and step with confidence into their futures. For more information, contact the Academic Counselor using the button below or call us at +66-52-088-772.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grace International School is a post-secondary preparatory school with a foundation in the United States educational system. This system grants credits earned for courses successfully passed according to the Carnegie credit allocation system. Grades are determined by teachers in subject courses during the term. Although our curriculum is U.S.-based, we are a Christian international school and seek to meet the needs of our diverse student body.
GIS seeks to help all our students to be well-educated and prepared to transition to postsecondary educational institutions and plans whether in their passport country or wherever they desire to pursue these plans. As a result, students may choose to follow additional recommendations which will best support their plans for education after graduation from GIS. When making an Academic Plan, students will be asked about their postsecondary plans to help inform their course options.
At GIS, one credit is equivalent to one year. A semester-long course will earn a student .5 credits. Students need to complete 24 credits in order to earn a Diploma from Grace International School. Full-time enrollment requires a minimum of five instructional classes per semester, Study Hall and Student Aide/Teacher’s Assistant are not instructional classes.
For a full list of required courses and a suggested four-year progression toward the GIS diploma, view our Secondary Academic Program Handbook.
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
Whether you are a current student or alumni, you may send in a transcript request for courses, grades, GPA, and college entrance test scores. Visit our transcript request page to fill out the form that applies to you and we will promptly get back to you.
