Head Master:	Mr. Chris Mockrish	IB Coordinator:	Ms. Sheila Robinson
Head of High School:	Mr. Nigel Kirkby	IGCSE Coordinator:	Mr. Lee Rawlinson
Head of Primary:	Mr. Rob Fuller	Counselor:	Ms. Erin Carroll

Lucaya International School (LIS) is an accredited, college preparatory, non-profit, independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school governed by a Board of Directors. Founded on September 8, 1992, the school is designed to serve the children of the local and international community living on Grand Bahama. All classes are offered in English, with the exception of modern language courses. The educational program is modeled along North American, British and International Baccalaureate Organization guidelines. The school year runs from mid-August to mid-June and has a minimum instructional period of 175 days divided into two semesters.

PHILOSOPHY

LIS aims to educate young people towards achieving high academic performance, proficiency in at least two languages, an in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the diversity of peoples and cultures, responsible participation in local, national and global communities, and pursuit of life-long commitment to personal development and service to others. The school believes that parental involvement and reinforcement are essential.

ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS

LIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Our CIS accreditation is also recognized by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). LIS is an IB World School and is authorized to offer both the Primary Years (IB PYP) and IB Diploma Programmes (IBDP).

FACILITIES

LIS sits on 12 acre, purpose built campus situated in a quiet, rural setting within easy reach of the main residential areas of the island. There are classrooms in the Early Childhood Center, Primary School, Middle/High School, and I.B. Building. In addition, there is an admin building, library, computer lab, science labs, music and art rooms, covered lunch area, basketball courts, soccer field, all purpose field, and playgrounds.

STUDENTS AND FACULTY

LIS is a Pre K-12 school with an enrollment of 220 students for the 2009-10 academic year: roughly 100 students attend Early Childhood and Primary School and 120 are in the Middle and High School. Typically, the student body represents 20 nationalities with roughly 50% from the Bahamas, 40% from the U.S., U.K. and Canada and the remaining 10% from various countries throughout the world. The diverse student body demands a flexible and creative faculty. Typically, there are around ten nationalities represented in the teaching faculty. The certified, professional staff is selected from among the best candidates the world has to offer.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum is based on North American, British and international programs of education and incorporates the best educational practices from around the world. There is a strong emphasis on a commitment to global and intercultural education. The school strives for academic excellence, a well-balanced development of all aspects of the student’s personality and an appreciation for lifelong learning.

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS

IGCSE: English Language (Higher Level, Foundation), English Literature (HL, Found.), Spanish (HL, Found.), French (HL, Found.), History (HL, Found.), Geography (HL, Found.), Biology (HL, Found.), Chemistry (HL, Found.), Physics (HL, Found.), Mathematics (HL, Found.), Visual Arts (HL, Found.).

International Baccalaureate Diploma: English (Higher Level, Standard Level), Spanish B (HL, SL), Spanish Ab. (SL), French B (HL, SL), French Ab. (SL), History (HL, SL), Geography (HL, SL), ITGS (HL, SL), Biology (HL, SL), Chemistry (HL, SL), Physics (HL, SL), Mathematics (HL, SL), Math Studies (SL), Visual Arts (HL, SL). LIS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (25 Credits Total):

4 English Credits	3 Mathematics Credits	2 Modern Language Credits
2 Creative Arts or Elective Credits	3 Humanities Credits	3 Science Credits
2 Phys. Ed/Health Credits	6 Elective Course Credits

GRADE POINT AVERAGE/ GRADING SYSTEM

GPA is computed based only on coursework completed at Lucaya International School. Courses completed at other institutions are not typically listed on the transcript. Copies of previous schools’ records are provided when available. The LIS Letter Grade Scale is utilized throughout the Middle School. In the High School the IGCSE Scale, the IBO Scale and the LIS Letter Grade Scale are all used. The grading system is specific to the course of study students are enrolled in and linked through the school GPA. School GPA is determined by the Grading Chart below.

IBO/LIS Scale	IGCSE/LIS Scale	LIS Letter Grade	LIS GPA
7	A+	A+	4.3
6	A	A	4.0
-	-	A-	3.7
5	-	B+	3.3
-	B	B	3.0
-	-	B-	2.7
4	-	C+	2.3
-	C	C	2.0
3	-	C-	1.7
-	-	D+	1.3
2	D	D	1.0
-	E,F,G	D-	0.7
1	U	F	0.0

CLASS RANK /WEIGHTED GRADES

We do not calculate class rank as classes are small and students come from many educational systems. We do not weight IGCSE or IB course grades or Higher Level course grades.

2009 IB EXAM SCORES

Average Candidate Score: 29 (24 Points needed to attain an IB Diploma)

IB Diploma Passing Rate: 78%

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Australia: Griffith University.

Bahamas: College of the Bahamas-Freeport, College of the Bahamas- Nassau.

Canada: Carleton University, Concordia University, Douglas College, Dalhousie University, Durham College, Fanshawe College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Humber College, McGill University, McMaster University, Queens University, Saint Mary’s University, Trent University, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of Chester, University of Guelph, University of Ottawa, University of Toronto, Waterloo University, York University.

Netherlands: Tilburg Catholic University, University of Technology- Delft.

UK: Heriot-Watts University, John Moores University, Kingston upon Thames University, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Edinburgh, University of Liverpool, University of Manchester, University of Newcastle. York University

USA: Albany State University, Art Institute of Florida, Belmont University, Berry University, Centre College, East Carolina University, Georgia Tech Institute of Technology, Kent State University, Lindenwood University, Messiah College, Purdue University, Queens College of North Carolina, Ringling College of Art and Design, Savannah College of Art and Design, University of Alabama, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, University of South Carolina, University of Tampa, University of Texas at Austin, Virginia Commonwealth University.