final garodia school handbook 2017-18 - GICLM · • To enable students to become lifelong learners...
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0 Garodia International Centre for Learning, Mumbai (GICLM) School Handbook 2017-18
Transcript of final garodia school handbook 2017-18 - GICLM · • To enable students to become lifelong learners...
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GarodiaInternationalCentreforLearning,Mumbai(GICLM)
SchoolHandbook
2017-18
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ContentsPart1:WelcometoGICLMWelcometotheGarodiaCommunity 3ThespiritofGICLM-SchoolMissionandVision 4TheInternationalBaccalaureate,Cambridge:theirMissionandtheLearnerProfile 5CommunityResponsibilitiesandRights 6Part2:GeneralSchoolInformationTheSchoolCalendar 8SchoolCommunication 8ContactingtheRightPerson 9Findingyourwayaroundthebuilding 10SecurityandVisitors 10EmergencyProcedures 11OurTeam:SchoolStaffList 12SchoolStructure 13SchoolHoursandDailyRoutine 14ArrivalandDepartureofStudents 14LunchandBreakTimeArrangements 15AttendanceandPunctuality 15EarlyDismissal 16AbsencefromSchool 16AbsencefromPE 17CurriculumTextbooksandSupplies 18Laptops,TabletsandSmartphones 18SecurityofPersonalItems 19StudentLockers 18SchoolUniform 19SchoolShop 19UniformandPersonalrequirements 19PEUniform 20AquaticCentre 20AquaticCentreRules 21AquaticCentreHealthRules 21MedicalCareandClinic 22StudentHealth 22Allergies 22SicknessorInjuryduringtheschoolday 23Parentskeepingchildrenawayfromschool 23Medication 25Asthma 25
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Part3:TheSchoolCurriculumAcademicaimsoftheschool 26CurriculumOutline 27CambridgeProgram 27IBDiplomaProgram 28AssessmentatGICLM 28Purpose 28Procedures 28Principles 29StudentsofConcern 30MovingtothenextGradeLevel 31SchoolAwards 32Homework 32Homework-Typesof 34Homework-Feedback 34SchoolInformationSystem 34AcademicHonesty 35AcademicStudentSupport 35TheLearningCentre 35UniversityandCareerCounselling 35CommunityService 35Extra-CurricularProgram(ECP) 36Part4:StudentandCommunityWellbeingPastoralCare 37TheTutorialSystem 37Personal,Social,HealthandCareersEducation(PSHCE) 39StudentLeadership 39ValuingStudentAchievementandContributions 39LanguageUse 40SchoolFieldtrips 41StudentCodeofConduct 41ClassroomRules 42Discipline 42Appeals 44Bullying 44Alcohol,TobaccoandDrugs 44TheStudentCounsellor 45ParentalInvolvementinSchool 46SchoolFees 47
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Part1:WelcometoGarodiaICLMSchoolWelcometotheGarodiaCommunityWelcome.Thishandbookisintendedtoprovideinformationaboutourschoolandpracticalguidelinesforworkingtogetherinarespectfulandcaringenvironmentwherewecontinuetolearnfromoneanotherwhilepursuingouraimsandaspirationstogether.ItwillbeobviousveryquicklythatGarodiaInternationalCentreforLearning,Mumbai(GICLM)isaveryspecialschoolwhereeveryoneisseenasbeingimportantandvaluedforwhattheycancontribute.Parentsareseenasbeingvitalinthelearningoftheirchildrenandweaimtoworkpositivelytogetheratalltimes,makingGICLMtrulyacommunityschool.InPre-School,PrimaryandSecondarywestriveforacademicexcellenceincludingthedevelopmentofartistic,creative,physicalandemotionaldimensionsofeachindividualstudent.But,equallyimportantisourcommitmenttodevelopingastrongholisticeducationdrivenbytheexampleoftheGICLMFoundation’soriginator:ParmeshwariDeviGarodia.Eachstudenthasuniquetalentswiththecapacityto‘makeapositivedifference’intheworldaftertheygraduate.Ourintentionistocelebratethesetalentsandcreateanenvironmentthatallowseverypersontoflourishachievingtheirtruepotential.WeareallstimulatedbytheprospectofmakingGICLMatrulyoutstandingschoolandwelookforwardtomeetingyouallaswetackletheexcitingchallengesthatlayahead.Onceagain,welcometoyouallandIlookforwardtoaverysuccessfulpartnership.IanDaviesHeadofSchoolGICLM
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TheSpiritofGICLMOurMission
Webelieve in thepotential of each child and seek toprovide them thebest possibleeducation.
OurVision
We seek toprovideahappy, caring andan inspiringenvironmentwhere childrenwillgrow physically, mentally and holistically to recognize and live up to their fullestpotential,andbecomeresponsibleglobalcitizens.TheGuidingPrinciplesofGarodiaEducation
• Toenableallstudentstorealizetheirpotentialanddreamsinthefieldsofacademics,artandplay.
• Toprovideasafe,caring,stimulatingandinnovativelearningenvironmentthatembracesallcommunitymembersasactivepartners.
• ToprovideaValuesEducationthatenablesstudentstodevelopasenseofrespect,compassionandequality,andasenseofsocialresponsibility.
• Tomaintainastrongcommitmenttocommunityserviceandlearning,celebratingourdiversity,anddevelopingrespectfortheenvironment.
• Toenablestudentstobecomelifelonglearnersandresponsiblecitizensinthefuture.
TheInternationalBaccalaureate(IB):itsMissionStatementandtheLearnerProfileGICLMhaschosentopursueitsfocusedcurriculumforgrades11/12astheIBDiplomaprogram.Itisoneofthemostrespectededucationalprogramsintheworldcurrently.WebelievethatnotonlydoestheIBofferthechallengingacademicprogramthatwewantourstudentstohavetheopportunitytofollowbutalsotheIBOoffersaninternationalandsocialvaluesledphilosophythathasmanylinkswiththatofGICLMitself.
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TheIBMissionStatementIsaninspiringvisionthatstates:
TheInternationalBaccalaureateOrganizationaimstodevelopinquiring,knowledgeable,caringyoungpeoplewhohelptocreateabetterandmorepeacefulworldthroughinterculturalunderstandingandrespect.TothisendtheIBOworkswithschools,governmentsandinternationalorganizationstodevelopchallengingprogrammesofinternationaleducation.Theseprogrammesencouragestudentsacrosstheworldtobecomeactive,compassionateandlifelonglearnerswhounderstandthatotherpeoplewiththeirdifferencescanalsoberight.
November2002TheIBLearnerProfileIsaguidetothecharacteristics,skillsandqualitiesthatIBstudentsandtheschoolshouldaspiretoattainduringtheirstudy.ThesefitveryneatlyintotheprofilethatGICLMitselfhasforitslearners.
TheIBLearnerProfile(studentcharacteristics)InquirersKnowledgeableThinkersCommunicatorsPrincipledOpen-mindedCaringRisk-takersBalancedReflective
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CambridgeLearnerAttributesAreattributesthatfitintoourvisionalso:
• Confident
• Innovative
• Engaged
• Responsible
• Reflective
CommunityResponsibilitiesandRightsAllmembersoftheSchoolcommunityhaverightsandresponsibilities,asfollows:
Studentshavearightto:
Studentshavearesponsibilityto:
• Learnandplayinasafesupported
environment • Promotethespirit,ethos,valuesand
expectationsofGICLM• Berespectedandhavetheirvoice
heardfairly • Respecttherightsofothersandnotto
endangerorbullyothers• Studyinappropriatefacilitiesmeeting
theirneeds • Participateinschoolactivitiestothebest
oftheirability• Expresstheirideasinanappropriate
manner • Betoleranttowardstheopinions,cultures
andideasofothers• Havelearningexperienceswhichmeet
theirownneeds • Respectthelearningofotherstudents
• Receiveabalancedqualityeducation • Takechargeoftheirownlearningandprogress
• ParticipateinServicelearning • Makeadifferencetothelivesofotherpeople
• Feelproudoftheirpersonalandschoolachievements
• Honourotherpeoplesachievementstreatingotherscourteouslyandrespectfully
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Parentshavearightto:
Parentshavearesponsibilityto:
• ReceiveawarmwelcomeatGICLM • Promotethespirit,ethos,valuesand
expectationsofGICLM• Berespectedandbecomekey
partnersatGICLM • Showrespecttostaff,studentsandthe
widercommunity• Havetheirchild’sfullpotential
realizedwithinpossibility • Supporttheirchild’slearningbyworking
positivelywiththeSchool• Meetwiththestafftodiscussany
issuesandtheirchild’sprogress • EnsurethattheirchildattendsSchool
punctuallyandregularly• Havetheiropinionsandideasvalued • Modelgoodbehavior,expressing
themselvesinasociallyacceptableway• BeinvolvedinSchoollifeand
contributethroughparentgroups • BeinvolvedinandsupportSchool
programs,policiesandprocedures• Theirchildreceivingabalancedand
challengingcurriculum • SendtheirchildtoSchoolpreparedfor
learningandwithhomeworkcompleted
Staffhavearightto:
Staffhavearesponsibilityto:
• ReceiveawarmwelcomeatGICLM • Promotethespirit,ethos,valuesand
expectationsofGICLM• Berespectedandhavetheirvoice
heardfairly • Showrespecttoallcommunitymembersin
anexemplarymanner• Besupportedintheirprofessional
dutiesasateacherandleader • Modelgoodpracticeandpromote
outstandinglearningexperiences• Receiveappropriatecontinuing
professionaldevelopment • Belifelonglearnersimprovingtheirown
teachingandunderstanding• Workinanenvironmentenabling
goodteachingtooccur • Maintaintheirworkareasandmakethem
conducivetoactivelearning• Contributetoschoolimprovement,
planningandpolicycreation • Offerconstructivecommentsandactions
thatimprovetheSchool• Becomekeyeducationalleadersand
partnersatGICLM
• BeleadersoftheSchoolwithinandoutsidetheclassroom
• ContributetoextracurricularprogramsandServiceprojects
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Part2:GeneralSecondarySchoolInformationSchoolCalendar2017-18TermOne
NewStudentsOrientationmorning StartofTerm 16AugustEndofTerm 13OctoberBreak 16-31October
TermTwo
StartofTerm 01NovemberEndofTerm 20DecemberBreak 21December–03January
TermThree
StartofTerm 05JanuaryEndofTerm 23MarchBreak 26–30March
TermFour
StartofTerm 02AprilEndofTerm 22June
AcademicYear2018-19:firstdayschool30JulySchoolCommunicationCommunicationbetweentheSchoolandparentsisregardedasbeingvitalincreatingastrongpartnership.Parentsareaskedtoinformtheschoolimmediatelyifthereareanychangestoyourhomesituationorphonenumbers.Thisareawillbedevelopedandstrengthenedthroughanumberofchannels:
• Abi-monthlynewsletter(allletterswillbesentasanemailattachment)• Notificationofspecialeventsbynewsletter• Theschoolwebsite• Welcomeeveningsforparentsatthestartofeachacademicyear• AregularseriesofparentWorkshopstodiscussandexplainaspectsoftheschool• Student-Parentteacherconferenceswhicharelearningreviewsatregulartimes
onthecalendar• Academicreportsonprogress
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• SchoolInformationSystem–anonlinesitethroughwhichparentswillbeableto
viewallassessments,lessontopics,progressgradesandcalendars.Additionally,itisimportantthatquestionsandconcernsaredealtwithquicklyandthatparentsandteacherscommunicateeffectively:
• Appointments:whennecessaryweencourageparentsand/orteacherstomeettodiscussastudent’sprogress.
• Email:Youcancontactschoolbyemail.Wewillstrivetoanswerallemailswithin24hours(workdaysonly).
• Phone:Itisdifficulttocontactteachersbyphonebutamessagecanbeleftatreception.
ContactingtheRightPersonItisessentialthatconcernsbebroughttotheattentionoftherightperson.
• Aparentorguardianwithaconcernonanyschoolmattershouldalwaysfirstapproachthestaffmemberdirectlyinvolved.BothpartiesmayatanytimerequestthattheconcernisrecordedandreferreddirectlytotheappropriateDeputyorHead.Iffurtherdiscussionisrequired,theHeadofSchoolwillbeconsulted.
• Iftheconcernisacademic,theSubjectTeacherorthestudent’sFormTutorshouldbecontactedinthefirstinstance.Iffurtherdiscussionisrequired,thencontacttheappropriateDeputyorHead.IfnecessarytheHeadofSchoolwillbeconsulted.
• Iftheconcernispastoral,thestudent’sFormTutorortheSchoolCounsellorshouldbecontactedinitially.Iffurtherdiscussionisrequired,thencontacttheappropriatecurriculumCoordinator.IfnecessarytheHeadofSchoolwillbeconsulted.
• Iftheconcernrelatestoamoregeneralissue,thenpleasecontacttheappropriateDeputyorHead.
• Iftheconcernrelatestodaytodayadministrativematters,thentheSchoolAdministratorsshouldbecontacted.
• Iftheconcernrelatestofinance,theFinancedepartmentshouldbecontacted.AllmembersoftheschoolstaffshouldbecontactedthroughtheReceptionist.Ifanacceptablesolutioncannotbefound,theHeadofSchoolwillbepresentedwithallthefacts.Awrittenstatementmayberequested.Further,theSchoolBoardmaybeinvolvedtoreviewanyappealsordirectrequeststocometoafinaldecision.
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Wepleaseaskthatanyofficialcommunicationaboutchangeofsituationetcmustbemadebyletteroremail.VerbalconversationsandtextslikeWhatsAppmessagesarenotconsideredofficialcommunication.FindingyourwayaroundtheBuildingThebuildingwillbearrangedinthefollowingmanner:
Floor FunctionLower
basementMultipurposeAuditorium:
Sportshall,Dramafacility,Conferencearea,FitnessCentreUpper
basementGymnasticsCentre
GroundFloor
Reception,HeadofSchool,Accounts,Admissions,Marketing,Meetingrooms,Coffeeandcakeshop,Clinic,playareafor
preschool/primary(outside)1st Nursery,Preschool2nd Primary,PrimaryHead3rd Primary(languagerooms)4th CafeteriaandLearningCentre5th Secondary,LegoLaboratory,SecondaryHead6th Secondary,Laboratoriesandspecialistrooms(IT,GreenRoom,
UGCcounsellor)7th InternationalBaccalaureateRoof SwimmingPool
SecurityandVisitorsWepleaseaskthatanypersonwhowishestoentertheschool(includingparents)reportdirectlytotheMainGateorMainReceptionDeskwherepermissiontoenterwillbesoughtfromtheHeadofSchool,HeadsandaVisitorsbadgewillbeissued.Thismustbewornatalltimes.VisitorsareresponsibletoreturnanyIDbadgestoreception.TheSchoolreservestherighttoquestionanypersononsitewhoisnotwearingaVisitorsorschoolidentificationbadgeandtorefuseentrytoanyonewithouttherequiredIDbadge.Thisisnecessaryforthesafetyandprotectionoftheschoolcommunity.
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StudentsshouldweartheirIDatalltimeswhenoncampus.Studentswillonlybeallowedoutoflessonswiththepossessionofanappropriatepass(egBathroom,LearningCentreorClinic).EmergencyProceduresIntheeventofanemergency,parentswillbecontactedthroughanemergencycommunicationsystem(detailstobecirculatedlater).Shouldanincidentoccurtoanindividual,parentswillbecontacteddirectlybyschoolstaff.Itisthereforevitalthatparentsprovideuptodateinformation.Werequire:
1. Currenthandphonenumbersandemailsofparentsforcontactinemergency.2. Currenthandphonenumbersandemailsoftwoadditionaladults/friendsfor
contactinemergencywhowillactonbehalfofthefamily.Weaskthatifthereareanychangestotheabove,parentspleaseinformtheAdmissionsOfficeimmediately.Inanemergency,twocoursesofactionmaybetaken:
1. Schoolbuildingevacuationforexampleincaseoffireorotherprocedure(studentsassembleoutsidetheschool):Thesignalforthiswillbeaninternalalarm.Underthesupervisionoftheirteacher,studentsshouldexittheirclassroomsinsinglefileandwalkquickly,andquietly,totheirdesignatedAssemblyPoint.VisitorsshouldalsoproceedtotheAssemblyPointwheretheywillbecheckedagainstthevisitorsregister.
2. Lockdownincaseofemergency:Thesignalforthiswillbeanidentifiedsignalplayedovertheintercomsystem.Staffandstudentswillbeinformedabouttheprocedures.
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OurTeam:SchoolStaffList2017-18PrimaryStaff Preschool PriyankaMaligail DikshaChhabria AditiMomaya BharkaNandrayogGrades1-5 ElizabethMaarmanSecondaryStaff English RobertSzaboMaths AnuradhaMathurMaths RumanaChatterjeeBiologyandTOK ElzaEldoPhysics SmithaSanuPhysics ChitraKrishnanChemistry MadhaviKenyChemistryandBiology JyotiPandeyPsychology AnushaNeelkantSocialStudies CandelariaJacobsonTOK IanDaviesHindi PriyaSinghHindi ShivaniGuptaFrench MichelleMasseyFrench VidyaRaoGerman UmaIyerGerman VaibhaviKarveBusiness MonikaKoradiaEconomics KshamaKulkarniICT GauravSinghRawatWholeSchoolStaff Mandarin ChingYingYang(Jeanette)ArtandDesign KomalLadDramaandPublicSpeakingPSHCECoordinator
ErinJohnston
PE JohnKenealyLearningCentre CandelariaJacobsonUniversityGuidanceCounsellor SoumitaSenSeniorLeadershipTeam GICLSecondary MonikaKoradiaIBDPCoordinator ElzaEldoDeputyHeadPrimaryandGICLPrimary MahalakshmiAnand
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PrimaryHead MichelleMasseyHeadofSchool(temporaryHeadSecondary)
IanDavies
SupportServices SchoolAdministrator MeenaAroraAdmissionsOfficer ShwetaJoshi ZiyanahShaikhPAtoHeadofSchool SheetalDograLaboratoryAssistant SupriyaSawantSchoolStructure
WholeSchool
Pre-SchoolNursery 3–4yearsKG1 4–5yearsKG2 5–6years
PrimaryCambridge
Grade1 6-7yearsGrade2 7-8yearsGrade3 8-9yearsGrade4 9-10yearsGrade5 10–11years
SecondaryCambridge
Grade6 11–12yearsGrade7 12–13yearsGrade8 13–14years
CambridgeIGCSEGrade9 14–15yearsGrade10 15–16years
IBDiplomaProgramGrade11 16–17yearsGrade12 17–18years
Thisstructuregivesacontinuityoflearningandprogressthroughouttheschoolgivingaholisticandchallengingeducationalexperience.
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SchoolHoursandDailyRoutineSchoolhoursarefrom8.25until3.30.Schoolbeginspromptlywithregistrationat8.25andistakeninthestudent’sTutorbase.Ifstudentsarrivebeforeschoolhourstheycanwaitintheclassroom.8.15 Arrivaltime8.25-8.40 Schoolstarts–Tutorbase/assembly8.40-9.15 Period19.15-9.50 Period29.50-10.25 Period310.25-10.40 Break10.40-11.15 Period411.15-11.55 Period511.55-12.30 Period612.30-1.05 Period71.05-1.40 Lunch1.40-2.20 Period82.20-2.55 Period92.55-3.30 Period103.30-4.30 Schoolends/extra-curricularactivities/extraclassesThereisnopassingtimebetweentheperiods,andstudentsareexpectedtomaketheirwayquicklyandquietlyfromoneclasstothenextwithminimumdelay.StudentsmayremainoncampusafterschoolhoursiftheyareparticipatinginasupervisedschoolactivityorusingtheLearningCentreforstudypurposes.TheLearningCentrewillcloseat4.30.Theschooltakesnoresponsibilityfortheirsafetyifstudentsareunsupervised.ArrivalandDepartureofStudentsThearrivalandcollectionofstudentsbyparentsneedstorunassmoothlyandsafelyaspossible,whilstmaintaininggoodrelationswiththecommunity.Weaskyoutopleaserespectthefollowingpoints:Arrival
• Onarrival,allcarsshoulddropstudentsattheSchoolentrancein90FeetRoad.• Onlyallowstudentstoleaveyourcarinthedesignateddropoffzones.Donot
causeaninconvenienceforotherdrivers.• PleaseDONOTovertakecarswhenontheinternalroad.Thisincreasesthe
potentialofaccidentstostudents.
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• Thereisnopermanentcarpark.Donotdouble-parkyourcarandleaveit
unattended.Berespectfultootherroadusersatalltimes.Departure
• StudentsmaybecollectedfromtheSchoolmainlobbyaftertheendofschooloranyactivitythattheyhavebeeninvolvedin.Pleaseusethesameroutetocollectbycar.
• Studentsshouldwaittobecollectedinthemainlobby.• Pleasenotethatthereisnoformalsupervisionofstudentsleavingthecampus
formorethan15minutesaftertheendofschoolorafterExtraCurricularActivitiesend.
ArrivalandDepartureofStudentsonschoolbuses
• StudentswhousethisservicewillbeissuedwithrulesconnectedtobususeLunchandbreaktimearrangementsForPre-schoolallsnacksandlunchesareprovided.Duringthemorningbreakandlunch,studentsfromGrades1-12,mayvisittheCafeteriawherefoodsanddrinkswillbeavailableforpurchase.Alternatively,studentsmaybringto school suitable snacks. Only vegetarian food is allowed in the school premises.Parentsarerequestedtobringtotheattentionoftheschooltheirward’sfoodallergiesordietaryrestrictions.ArrangementsforTiffinwillbecommunicatedatalaterdate.
Studentshavelockersinsideclassroomswheretheymayleavesnacks/lunches.
Water
Pupilsareencouragedtodrinkwateratregularintervalsandafilteredwatersystemisavailablethroughouttheschoolforthesame.Pupilsmaybringtheirownwaterbottlesfromhometokeepintheclassroomsprovidedtheyareclearlylabeled.AttendanceandPunctualityItisveryimportantthattheschoolknowswhoisinthebuildingatalltimes.Theteachingprogramisbasedontheassumptionthatstudentsattendclassregularly.Allstudentsmustregisterpromptlyat8.25withtheirTutor.Studentsarrivinglateafterthetutorperiod,foranyreasonmustsigninatSchoolReception.
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Goodtimekeepingisexpectedfromallmembersofthecommunity.Punctualityisamarkofgoodmannersandstudentsareexpectedtoarriveinschoolandattheirlessonsontime.Acontinuedpatternoflatenesswillbetreatedasadisciplinarymatter.ToqualifyforcompletionofaGradelevel,astudentisrequiredtoattendschoolforatleast90%oftheinstructionaldaysdesignatedontheschoolcalendar.OnlyinexceptionalcircumstancesmaytheHeadofSchoolgrantanexemptiontothisrequirement.Certifiedillnesswillbesuchanexception.DifficultcircumstancesTheSchoolwillbeadvisedinsuchcircumstances(egflooding)andnotcountsuchlatenessnegatively.ForcontinuedcircumstancestheSchoolwillchangethetimetable,ifnecessary,toensurecurriculumcontinuity.ParentsandstudentswillbeadvisedinsuchsituationsbyanofficialstatementissuedbytheSchool.EarlyDismissalStudentsmaynotleavecampusduringtheschooldaywithoutpermissionfromtheHeads.WeaskkindlythatParents/studentsmustsubmitwrittenrequests,eitherbynoteoremailatleast24hoursinadvance,inordertoleavecampusforreasonssuchasessentialmedicalappointments/visarequirementsetcbeforethestartofclassesonthedayinquestion.Studentswillbegivenan‘ExitPass’whichtheymusthandtothesecurityguardatthegate.TheSchoolNursewillgivepermissionforEarlyDismissal,ifastudentfallsill,onlyaftercontactingtheirparents.AbsencefromschoolStudentsshouldbeabsentfromschoolonlyforessentialandimportantreasons,suchasillnessorfamilyemergency.Garodiaseekscooperationfromparentsinusingtheutmostdiscretioninexcusingtheirchildrenfromschoolandinnotarrangingfamilyoutingsorholidaysduringtermtime.Ifastudentisabsentforanyreason,onthatdayparentsshouldnotifySchoolbefore8.25am.Ontheirreturntheymustbringalettertotheirtutorsignedbytheparent/guardianexplainingthereasonfortheabsence.Ifnoletter/emailisreceivedwithintwodaysofreturntheabsencewillbetreatedas‘un-excused’.Intheeventofaplannedabsence,parentsareaskedtowritetothetutorinadvance,informingtheSchooloftheabsence.
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Forlong-termillnesses,parentsarerequestedtoinformthetutor.Whereappropriate,thetutorwillberesponsibleforsendingsuitableworkhomeforthestudenttocomplete.Agrademaybeawardedinthissituation.Ifleaveistakenduringtheschoolyear,parentsshouldalsonotifytheSchoolingoodtime.Inthissituationitisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoseetheirteachersbeforeleavingtogathertogetherworktocompleteduringtheperiodofabsence.Nogradewillbeawardedforuncompletedworkinthissituation.An‘excusedabsence’isonewheretheparenttakesresponsibilityforthestudent’sabsenceinwritingforacceptableunavoidablereasons.Arecordoftheseabsenceswillbemade.AmessagecanbesentthroughtheMySchoolOnesystem.An‘unexcusedabsence’isonewherestudentsdeliberatelymissschoolorclassesorwherethereisnowrittencommunicationfromtheparents.ThesearebelievedtobetruanciesandaredisciplinarymattersthatwillbereferredinitiallytotheDeputyHeadbytheTutorandwhennecessarytotheHead.Astudentwhocontinuestohave‘unexcusedabsences’willriskhavingcommentsmadeonreportscardstothiseffect,possiblesuspensionandwithcontinuedinstancesevenriskexpulsionfromtheSchool.Ifachildhasan‘excused’absenceduringascheduledschooltestday(notfinalBoardexams),thentheywillbeofferedasinglere-testopportunityonly.Ifachildhasan‘unexcused’absencetheywillnotbeofferedare-testandreceiveazeroforthatassessment.AbsencefromPhysicalEducationIfyourchildneedstobeexcusedfromPEwekindlyaskyoutoprovideadoctor’scertificateoraparentsnote,whichclearlyexplainswhytheycannotparticipate.CurriculumTextbooksandSuppliesTheSchoolwillprovidekeytextbooksandbasicmaterialsrequiredforlearning.Laptops,ipads,electronicdevicesorcalculatorsarenotincludedinthislistforpersonaluse.Studentsareresponsibleforlookingaftertheirowntextbooksandexercisebooks.Ifastudentlosesabook,theywillbechargedforitsreplacement.TheLearningCentrewillhavealargecollectionofbooksandmediaresourcesthatwillbeavailableforloan.Ifastudentlosesabook,theywillbechargedforitsreplacement.Thefollowingitemsneedtobeprovidedbythestudent:
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• Anappropriatecalculator.Grades7-10willrequireascientificcalculatorand
Grades11-12willrequireagraphiccalculator.TheMathsfacultywillinformparentsabouttherequiredmodels.
• Flashdisk
Theuseofwhite-outorTipp-ex,isnotallowedinpublicexaminationsandthereforeitsuseisdiscouragedinschool.Laptops,TabletsandSmartphonesGICLMisdevelopingitsInformationTecghnologypolicyandwillinformstudentsandparentsabouttheagreeduseoftechnologyinsideschoolwhenitiscomplete.Initially,theSchoolwillprovidecomputeraccessandmobiletechnologyforstudentuse.Thismayincludedesignatedcomputerrooms.TheSchoolwillhavehighspeedInternetaccessinallitsbuildings.Studentswillbeissuedwithapasswordandwillbeabletousetheirowndevices,includingsmartphones,toaccesstheInternetwhenthepolicyandpracticeshavebeenfinalized.Personaldevicesandsmartphonesmaybebroughttoschoolandusedinlessonsonlywiththepermissionoftheclassteacherandforlearningreasons.UseofsuchdevicesduringbreaktimesispermittedbutnotintheCafeteria.Atalltimesstudentsareremindedthattheyshouldbeethicalintheiractionsandonlyaccessacceptableonlinesites.Thisisavalueoftheschoolpromotingrespectforothers.Improperuseoftechnologywillresultinconfiscationofsaiddevice.SecurityofPersonalItemsTheschoolwilldoallthatitcantoofferasecureandsafeenvironment.WehaveinstalledacomprehensiveCCTVsystemthroughouttheSchool.Pleasenotethatstudentswhobringitemstoschooldosoentirelyattheirownrisk.TheSchoolcannotbeheldresponsibleforanyreplacementcostsarisingfromthelossortheftofpersonalitemsonthecampus.SecondaryStudentLockersWewillprovidelockersforallstudents,andwestronglyadvisestudentstostoretheirbelongingssecurely.Studentsareresponsibleforkeepingtheirlockerscleanandtidy.Nothingshouldbewrittenontheinsideoroutsideofthelocker.Anyphotographs,texts,imagesattachedtotheinsideofthelockershouldbesociallyandculturallyacceptableandeasily
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removablewithoutleavingmarksonthelocker.StudentsshouldreportanydamagetotheirTutor.Lockersshouldnotbesharedandstudentsshouldonlyaccesstheirownlocker.LockersarethepropertyoftheSchoolandtheschoolhastherighttoenteranylocker,withorwithoutpermissionofthestudentithasbeenassignedto.SchoolUniformIsprovidedbytheschoolforallstudents.GICLMplacesgreatemphasisontheimportanceoftheschooluniforminpresentingaprofessionalprofile.Allstudentsmustwearthecorrectclothingandtakeaprideintheirappearance.StudentsareambassadorsforGICLMandthewayinwhichtheyweartheiruniformmakesacommentaboutthevaluesofourschool.Allstudents,staffandparentsarerequestedtorespectculturalsensitivitiesandensurethatonlyappropriate,neatandmodestclothingiswornontheschoolcampus.UniformandPersonalrequirements(UniformsareprovidedbyGICLMforallstudents)Boys Longtrousers,shirtwithGICLMlogo,schooltie,plainwhitesocks.A
plainwhitevestorTeeshirtmaybewornundertheirschoolshirt,whichmustbetuckedintotheirtrousers.
Girls Skirtbelowtheknee,whiteblouse,plainwhitesocks.Nonailpolish.Shoes • Plainblacklow-heeledshoes(lessthan3cm)aretobeworn
aroundthebuilding.Thesecanbepurchasedlocally.• Blacktrainersorsportsstyleshoeswithcolouredstripesor
patchesarenotallowed.• Flatshoesforgirlsareacceptableprovidedtheyareblackand
haveanon-slipsoleandarchsupport.• Balletstyleshoeswithelasticaroundthefootandnoarchare
notsuitableforschool.Cardiganorpullover
StudentsmayonlywearaGICLMpullover,whichcanbepurchasedfromtheschoolshop.Nopersonaljumpersorhoodedsweatshirtsareallowedinclass.
Caps/Hats Forprotectionfromthesun,GICLMcap/hatsarecompulsoryforPEoutsideandwhenstudentsareplayingoutsideatbreakorlunchtime.
Jewellery Studentsshouldnotwearanyjewelleryotherthanawristwatchorasimplereligioussymbolaroundtheneckorwrist.
Earrings Studentsmaywearonestudineachearlobe.Studentsmustnotdisplayanyotherpiercingincludingtongueornose*.
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Hairstyles Students’hairshouldbeneatlygroomedwithconservativestyles
ratherthanextremes.Forexample,shavedheads,spikes,steps,zig-zagsandunnaturallycolouredhairareunacceptable.Girlsshouldhavetheirhairneatlytiedinapony-tailorintwobraids/bunches.
Tattoos Tattoosshouldnotbevisibleatanytimes.FacialHair Allboysareexpectedtobecleanshaven*.*Theremaybereligiouscircumstanceswhichallowthis
Onspecifieddaystheschoolmayallowthewearingofcasualclothingratherthanuniform.Clothingshouldbeappropriateforparticipationinlessonsandmustbemodest.Parentswillbeinformedaboutanysuchdays.PEUniformAllstudentsarerequiredtoweartheofficialGICLMPEuniformwhichisprovided.ForPE,sportsortrainingshoesarerequiredandmusthavesolesthatareforindooruseietheydonotcausemarksonthefloor.ForPElessonslikefootballorathleticsthePEdepartmentmayrequiretheuseofspecialistfootwear.Forswimming,studentsmustusemodestswimwear.Parentswillbeadvisedinadvanceaboutthis.AquaticCentreGICLM’sAquaticCentrehasanOlympicstyle25metremulti-laneindoorpool.ThisisawholeschoolfacilityandEarlyYearsandPrimarystudentswillbeencouragedtousethepoolasappropriate.SwimmingwillbearrangedaspartoftherotationofsportsexperiencedduringPElessons.AGICLMswimclubwillbeformedwithfurtheropportunitiesoutsideoflessonsforstudentstoimprovetheirtechniquesandenjoyswimming.Informationaboutthiswillbecirculatedtoparents.Likewise,specialsessionswillbescheduledforswimmerswhoarechosentorepresentGICLMinswimmingcompetitions.AquaticCentreRulesStudentsusingthepoolmustfollowtheserulestoensureasafe,cleanandenjoyableexperienceforeveryone:
• Noswimmingispermittedwithoutalifeguardorteacherpresent.• AllpeopleintheCentremustfollowtheinstructionsofthestaffatalltimes.
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• Allswimmersmustwearcostumesthataresuitablymodest–bikinisand
Bermudashortsarenotconsideredsuitableswimwear.• Swimhatsshouldbewornatalltimesinthepool.• Norunning,pushingorroughplayinthepoolarea.• Beginnerswimmersmustremainintheshallowend.• DivingfromthestartingblocksisonlyallowedunderdirectsupervisionofCentre
staff.• Nobombs,dunkingandflipsorbackdives.Surfacedivesonlyarepermitted.• Incaseofdifficultyinthewater:
- keepcalm,donotpanic,conserveenergyandbreathenormally- trytotreadwater,orfloatonyourback- raiseonehand- shoutforhelp
• TheCentrehasanemergencysignalofthreelongwhistleblasts.Ifyouhearthisexitthewaterimmediatelyandmoveawayfromthepooledge.Followtheinstructionsofstaff.
• Noshoes(includingflipflopsorsandals)areallowedonthepooldeck–barefeetonly.However,swimmersmayhaveapairofflip-flopsforuseinthechangingroom/shower.
• NofoodordrinkisallowedintheAquaticCentreexceptwaterinaplasticspill-proofbottle.
• SwimmersmustgetchangedintheAquaticCentrechangingrooms.AquaticCentreHealthRulesStudentswhohavediarrhoeaorarevomitingmustnotswimuntilallsymptomshavebeengoneforatleasttwodays.Studentswithflulikesymptomsareadvisednottoswimandifastudenthasbeenunwelltheyshouldbefreeoffeverforatleast24hours.Studentswithuncoveredopensores,conjunctivitis,redeyeorsimilarconditionswillnotbeallowedtousethepool.Verrucasmustbecoveredwithasock.AquaticCentrestaffarepermittedtochecktheswimmersbodytemperatureatanytime.Anystudentscheduledforaswimminglessonwhocannotparticipateforanyreason,shouldhaveasignedletterfortheirparentstoexcusethem,thesameasanyotherPElesson.FitnessCentre,GymnasticsCentreandAuditoriumMayonlybeusedunderthedirectsupervisionofwithpermissionofateacher.
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MedicalCareandClinicTheSchoolNursewillbeondutyduringschoolhourstogivefirstaidasrequiredandofferadviceabouthealth.FirstaidmaterialswillbekeptintheClinic,laboratories,Auditorium,andoneachfloorandKitchens.Afirstaidkitwillalsobeavailableforactivitiesthattakeplaceoutsidethecampus.PleasenotethatuntilAugust2018theSchoolwillnothaveapermanentNurseonthestaff.AnyinjuriesaredealtwithbystafftrainedinFirstAidandbyanarrangementwithanearbyhospital.StudentHealthParentsarerequiredtocompleteandsubmitanuptodatemedicalformfortheirchildatthestartofeachacademicyear.ParentsarerequestedtocontacttheSchoolimmediatelyshouldanychangesoccur.AllergiesIfanystudentsuffersfromallergies,itisvitalthatthisinformationismadeavailabletotheSchoolalongsideanymedicationrequiredincaseofemergencyegEpi-pen.SicknessorInjuryduringtheschooldayAnystudentwhofeelsunwellshouldfirstreportthistotheirimmediateteacher,whowillthendirectthemtotheClinic.Ifduringabreak-time,thenstudentsshouldproceeddirectlytotheClinic.Ifthestudentisnotwellenoughtocontinueinclassthroughillnessorinjury,parentswillbecontactedimmediatelyandaskedtopickuptheirchildwithasuggestiontoseeadoctor.StudentswhoareunwellwillbeaccompaniedtotheClinicbyanotheradultorstudent.Inanemergency,thechildmaybetakenforimmediatetreatmenttothenearesthospitalatthediscretionoftheHead.Ifthestudentcannotbemovedwithoutspecialcare,adoctorand/orambulancewillbecalled.Parentswillbeinformedasap.
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ParentskeepingchildrenawayfromschoolManyinfectiousdiseasesbeginwithcommonsymptomsandatthisearlystagethesediseasesaremostcontagious.Parentsarethereforerequestedtokeeptheirchildathomeiftheyhavethefollowingsymptoms:
• Hightemperatureand/orfever• Drowsiness• Redorinflamedeyes• Rash• Vomiting• Diarrhoea• Excessivecoughing• Swollenglands
Ifanydiseaseisconfirmedbyadoctor,parentsshouldinformtheschoolimmediately.Pleaseallowatleast24hourswithnosymptomsbeforereturningtoschool.Thefollowingchart(adaptedfromAmericanAcademyofPediatrics)givessomemoreinformationaboutcommondiseaseswhicharecommunicable.Studentsshouldnotreturntoschooluntiladoctorapproves:Disease/Condition
Features Incubationperiod
Howtransmitted Exclusion
Chickenpox
Feverandrashthatmayappearonheadandspreadtobody
2-3weeks
Spreadbydirectcontactorairborne
Untilallscabsaredry
ConjunctivitisorPinkeye
Redeyeswithsomedischarge
1-3days
Contactinfectedareas,clothingetc
Untiltreatmentbyantibiotic
Fever
Temperatureof38°C
Untilnofeverfor24hours
Headlice/nits
Severeitching;smalleggsonhair,rashonneck
2weeks
Directcontactwithinfestedothers,clothing,hats
Untiltreatedandfreelice/nits
Flu
Fever,sorethroat,muscleache,cough,headache,runnynose
1-3days
Frompersontopersonbydropletsfromcoughing/
Untilfreefor24hours
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sneezing
Impetigo
Blisters,scabsonskinwhichareflatandyellowmaybeweeping
5-10days
Directcontactandoncontaminateditemsincludinghands
Untiltreatedandclear48hours
Measles
Highfever.Redeyes,cough,spotsontongueandmouth,bodyrash
1-2weeks
Dropletsthroughcoughing,sneezingfrominfectedperson
Untiltreatedandclearafterrash
Mumps
Fever,swelling,tenderglandsonneck.Painwhenchewing.
12-15days
Dropletsfrominfectedpersonssaliva
Untilclinicallybetter.Usuallyabout10days.
Ringworm
Afungalinfection.Flat,ringshapedreddishlesionsonskin
4-10days
Contactinfectedpeopleoranimals
Untiltreated.Noswimminguntilclear.
Scabies
Smallredbumpsonskinwithitching
2-6weeks
Untiltreatmentfinished
StrepThroat
Fever,sorethroat,tonsillitis,tenderglands
10-20days
Contactwithdropletsfrominfectedperson
Usuallytreatedandthen2weeks
TuberculosisorTB
Weightloss,lossappetite,sweating,swellingglands
3-12weeks
Airbornedroplets
2weeksaftertreated
Typhoid
Fever,headache,weakness,sorethroat,diarrhea
1-3weeks
Food,water,fleas
Untiltreatedandregainstrength
Gastroenteritis
Nausea,vomiting,stomachpain,dehydrated
1-3days
Persontopersonthroughunwashedhands
Untilsymptomsremovedandfullhealth
MedicationPleasenotethatteacherswillnotadministermedicationtostudentsandtheSchooldoesnotnormallygivemedicationforminororpassingcomplaints,suchasheadache,stomach-acheorsorethroat.Theschoolwillonlyapplymedicationinseriouscircumstances.
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Medicationshouldbegivenathome.However,ifyourchildneedstotakemedicationduringschoolhours,thenursewillrequirewrittenpermissionfromtheparentscontainingpreciseinstructionsfromthedoctoraboutthenameofmedicineandthedosage.AnysuchmedicineshouldbeintheoriginalcontainerandtakentotheClinic.Studentsshouldnotcarryanymedicinewiththemunlessitisforalifethreateningcondition.Ifyouhaveanyconcernsorquestionsatallaboutproceduresandhowtheschoolwillsupportyourchild,thenpleasecontactthenurseimmediately.AsthmaStudentsneedinginhalersareallowedtocarrytheirinhalerwiththemforimmediateuseatalltimes.
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Part3:TheSchoolCurriculumAcademicaimsoftheschoolWeaimtocreateanoutstandinglearningenvironmentthat:
• Developsanethicaleducation• Providesexcellenceandtheopportunityforhighachievementandthe
developmentof21stcenturyskills.• Providesaneducationthatcreatestheopportunitiesforprogressiontofurther
education.• Providesaneducationsuitedtothespecificneedsandstrengthsofalllearners.• Developslife-longlearnerswhoareknowledgeable,effectivecommunicators
andenjoylearningthroughchallengingsituations.• Encouragesactivelearning,openenquiry,criticalandcreativethinking.• Developsstudentsunderstandingandresponsibilityfortheirownlearning.• Fostersinterculturalunderstandingandactions.• Providesclearassessmenttasks,monitoring,recordingandanalysisofall
learningtoimprovestudentachievement.• Ensuresacontinuumoflearning.• Offersarichextra-curricularactivitiesprogram.• Recruits,retainsanddevelopstopqualityteachersworldwide.• Integratestechnologytoenhancethelearningsituation.• Develops,maintainsandupgradesfacilitiesforthecommunitytoenjoy.• Undergoesregularself-reviewandcriticalanalysis.
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CurriculumOutline(discreetCurriculumGuideswillbeavailableforallGradelevels)PrimaryandPreschoolFollowaCambridgelinkedcurriculumSecondaryGrades6-10:CambridgeIGCSECurriculumOutlineThecurriculumisspeciallydesignedfortheuniquelearningneedsofstudentsaged11-16(Grades6-10)atthetimewhentheyneedtodevelopexcellentlearningskillsandhabits,whilstdevelopingself-confidenceandathoroughunderstandingoftheiracademicsubjects.Thisiscalleda‘studentcentredapproach’thatbuildsontraditionallearningapproachesintheclassroomandcombinesitwiththelatesteducationalpracticesthathighqualitystudentsareknowntoexhibit.Studentswillseetheconnectionsbetweenacademicdisciplines.Studentsstudyawiderangeofsubjects(History,Geography,PE,Design,Computers,Art)withanemphasisonthecoresubjectsofMaths,LanguagesandScience.TherewillbecommunityServiceLearningopportunitiesincluded.AttheendofGrade8studentswilloptfortheirspecificIGCSEsubjects,whichwillbeexaminedattheendofGrade10.SecondaryGrades11-12:InternationalBaccalaureateCurriculumOutlineGrades11and12willfollowtheInternationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgram(DP).Thecurriculumisspeciallydesignedfortheuniquelearningneedsofstudentsaged16-18whoarepreparingtograduatefromschoolandenteruniversity.TheIBDiplomaisoneofthemosthighlyregardedcoursesintheworldandsuccessfulstudentshavetheopportunitytogainentrytotheverytopuniversitiesworldwide(forexampleOxford,CambridgeandRussellGroupinUK,IvyLeagueinUSA,SydneyandMelbourneinAustralia,BeijingandHongKongUniversitiesinAsia).Studentsfollowatwoyearprogramandstudysixsubjects(whicharechosentosuitthestudentstalentsandfutureuniversity/careerpath)inadditiontocompulsoryelementsinthecore:TheoryofKnowledge,anExtendedEssayandCreativity,ActivityandService(serviceworkinthecommunity).
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CambridgeCheckpointExaminationsAllstudentswillhavetheopportunitytoentertheCheckpointexaminationstoevaluatetheirprogressduringgrades5and8.
AssessmentPurposeThemainpurposesofassessmentaretohelpstudentsimprovecontinuouslyexplainingwhystudentshaveachievedacertaingrade(formativeassessment)usingtheinformationgatheredabouttheirlearning,improveteaching,evaluatetheeffectivenessofthecurriculum,providesummativeinformation,informstudentsandparentsaboutprogressandtogainqualificationstomoveontothenextstageofeducation.ProceduresGICLMhasformalproceduresanddefinedcriteriatoeffectivelyandregularlyassessandreviewtheimpactoflearningstrategiesandthelevelofstudentperformance.Itspurposeistomotivatealldevelopmentalaspectssuchasintellectual,creative,physical,emotionalandsocialdevelopmentofstudents.GICLMaimstohavesystemsthattrack,analyseandreportstudentperformancegivingaprofileofthestudenthighlightingstrengths,areasforimprovementandsuggestingstrategiesforimprovement.Students’gradesmay‘regress’aswellas‘progress’fromonereporttoanother.Thismayreflectthedifferentskillsbeingjudgedoramoredifficultstageofthecourse.Fullreportswillbeissuedtwiceayearthatgiveanachievementgrade,showingthelevelthestudenthasreachedatthattime,withawrittencommentexplaining‘why’and‘how’thisgradewasreachedalongsidetheskillsdisplayed.Targetswillbeidentifiedsuggestingclearstrategies/actionsforimprovement.ShortReportswillbeissuedtwiceayearthatgiveanachievementandeffortgradeonlytojudgeprogress.FormalStudentParentTeacherConferenceswillbeheldtoreviewprogressandidentifytargetsforimprovement.ItisessentialthatallstudentsarehappyandthatparentshavefullconfidenceintheSchool.Ifthereisanyreasonthatyoumayhaveaconcern,weencourageyoutocomeintoschoolanddiscusstheissuewithusorsimplycontactthestudent’sformtutor.
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PrinciplesGICLMfollowstheseprinciples:
• Teacherswillshareacommonunderstandingandcommitmenttoschoolassessmentphilosophyandpractices.
• Assessmentcriteriawillbesharedwithstudentsandparentsthroughoutthelearningprocess.
• Assessmentwillbemeaningful,challenging,ageappropriateandguidedthroughregularassessmentopportunities.
• AssessmentswillleadtotheidentificationofLearningTargetstoactionplanforimprovementandleadtoincreasedstudentself-confidenceintheirlearning.
• Assessmentswillbevariedinnaturebeingbothformativeandsummative(tests,exams,homework,classwork,writtenandoral,self-directed,peerdirected,teacherledetc).
• Assessmentswillbefair,transparent,validandreliable.• Assessmentinformationwillbecommunicatedregularlyandaccuratelythrough
reportsandmarkingofstudentwork.AssessmentinPrimaryandSecondaryGrades1to10Studentsareformallyassessedby‘criterionbased’assessmentsineachsubject.Thismeansthatastudents’performanceisjudgedagainstasetofexpectationsabouttheskillsthatastudent‘cando’.ThesearelinkedtotheCambridgeassessmentmodelsandarethe‘standards’bywhichweevaluatestudents.ThescaleusedinGradesonetoeightis1to6with6beingthehighestscore.ForIGCSEthegradesarefromGthroughtoA*withA*beingthehighestgrade.IBAssessmentinGrades11/12OntheIBprogramstudentsareformallyassessedby‘criterionbased’assessmentsineachsubject.Thismeansthatastudents’performanceisjudgedagainstasetofexpectationsabouttheskillsthatastudent‘cando’.Thesearethe‘standards’bywhichweevaluatestudents.GICLMDPstudentsaremarkedonthesamescaleasusedbytheIBprogramsfrom1to7with7asthehighestpossiblegrade.
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ExcellentAmarkofdistinctionreservedforstudentswhoconsistentlyproduceoutstandingworkshowingathoroughunderstandingoftherequiredknowledgeandskillswiththeabilitytoapplytheminavarietyofsituations.Workisalwaysofahighqualityandoftenoriginalandinsightful.
6VeryGood
Ahighlycommendablelevelofachievementshowingconsistentandthoroughunderstandingoftherequiredknowledgeandskills.Thereisconsistentevidenceofanalysis,synthesisandevaluation.Someoriginalityandinsightsmaybeseen.
5Good
Agoodlevelofachievementshowingconsistentandthoroughunderstandingoftherequiredknowledgeandskills.Thereissomeevidenceofanalysis,synthesisandevaluation.Occasionaloriginalityandinsightsmaybeseen.
4Satisfactory
Asatisfactorylevelofachievementwithageneralunderstandingoftherequiredknowledgeandskillsoftenshowingtheirapplicationinfamiliarsituations.Occasionalevidenceofevidenceofanalysis,synthesisandevaluationisseen.
3Unsatisfactory
Isapassinggradebutthereisroomforimprovementasevidencesuggestslimitedachievementofthebasicknowledgeandskillsortheabilitytoapplytheminfamiliarsituations.
2Poor
Representsaverylimitedlevelofachievement.Itisafailinggrade.Thestudenthasdifficultyinunderstandingtherequiredknowledgeandskills,andisunabletoapplythemconsistentlyevenwhensupported.
1VeryPoor
Representsminimalachievement.Itisafailinggrade.
StudentsofConcernStudentswhoreceivelessthansatisfactorygrades,inatleasttwosubjects,atreporttimeswillbedeemedtobe:‘StudentsofConcern’andwillbeplacedonAcademicSupport.ThiswillmeanthatthestudenthasanActionPlandrawnupbytheCoordinator,thatwillidentifytheextrasupportandstrategiesthatwillbetakentoenablethestudenttoregainasatisfactoryacademicstatus.Thiswilllastforatime
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signifiedbytheCoordinator.Thismayinvolveweeklyprogressreportstobesignedbythestudent,parents,teachersandCoordinatorMovingtothenextGradelevelStudentswillnormallyproceedtothenextGradeatthebeginningofeachyear.Thisisnotdependentonpassinganendofyearassessments.However,iftheSchoolfeelsthatastudentwouldbenefitfromrepeatingayear,ameetingwillbeheldwithallpartieswhereafullreviewofthestudent’sacademicprogressandpotentialwillbediscussed.Anydecisionwillbetheresultofthismeeting.SchoolAwardsAttheendofeachacademicyearGICLMwillholditsSpeechDayandPrizeGivingCeremony.ThefollowingawardswillbegivenineachGrade:AcademicExcellence
Awardedtothetop3girlsandtop3boyswiththebestall-roundacademicachievementrecordineachGrade
AcademicProgress Awardedtothetop3girlsandtop3boyswiththebestall-roundacademicprogressrecordineachGrade
CommunityServiceAward
Awardedtothemembersofthe2projectsthataredeemedtohavemadethemostimpactonthecommunity
SchoolValuesAward
Awardedtothetop3girlsandtop3boysineachGradewhohavedonemostforthevalues/spiritoftheschool
SportingAchievement
Awardedtothetop3girlsandtop3boyswiththebestall-roundsportingcontributionsineachGrade
PerformingArts Awardedtothetop3girlsandtop3boyswiththebestall-roundperformingartscontributionsineachGrade
HomeworkGICLMaimstocreateanenvironmentthatencouragesholisticdevelopmentandallowsstudentstoleadabalancedlifebetweenwork,restandplay.Homeworkisanessentialpartofschoollifebecause:
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• Itenriches,supports,consolidatesandimprovesthelearningthattakesplacein
theclassroomenablingstudentstomakegreateracademicprogress.• Itoffersextensionactivitiesandgreateropportunitiestoapplyknowledgeand
skillsoutsidetheclassroom.• Itinculcatesgoodacademichabitsoftime-management,research,self-directed
learning,resilience,motivationandenablesstudentstotakecontroloftheirownlearningwhilstdevelopinggreaterself-confidenceintheirownskills.
• ItenablesstudentstomeetthespecificneedsofcompletingcourseworkandprojectsthatarepartoftheassessmentdemandsforCambridgeandIB.
• Itencouragesstudentstoworkinanacademicallyhonestfashion.• Itpreparesstudentsforfocusedstudyrequiredinpreparationforexamsand
laterlife.• Itenablesteacherstoassessstudent’sknowledgeandskillsinadifferent
situation.• Itenablesparentswithanopportunitytotakepartintheirchildren’seducation
andtokeeptheminformedabouttheworkstudentsaredoing.Parentscanhelptoensurethattimeissetasideandthatthereisaquietplaceofstudyfortheirchildren.HomeworksetbyteachersismeanttobedevelopmentalandtheSchoolwillissueaHomeworktimetableforGrades6-8.StudentsinGrades9-12areexpectedtobecomemoreindependentlearnersandbeabletoorganizetheirtimemoreeffectivelyprioritizingtheirtasks.ThetimegiventohomeworktaskswillvaryaccordingtotheageandGradelevelofthestudent.Inmostcases,studentswillnotreceivemorethantwopiecesofhomeworkpernight.Thetimespentonhomeworkeveryeveningshouldbeapproximately:Primary Grades1-5 Homeworkcanbegivenbutiscontrolledbytheirclassteacherwho
canevaluatetheimpact.Itislikelytobebasedaroundthecoreareasofreadingandmaths.StudentsinGrade5canexpectalittlemorehomeworktopreparethemforSecondaryschool
Secondary Grade6
Maximum1hour(1hourpersubject)
Grade7 Maximum1hour(1hourpersubject)
Grade8 Maximum1hour30minutespernight(45minutespersubject)
Grade9 Maximum2hourspernight(1hourpersubject)
Grade10 Maximum3hourspernight(1hourpersubject).Pleasenotethatcourseworkassignmentsandpreparationforexamswillsometimes
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demandagreatercommitmentatcertaintimesofthecalendar.
Grade11/12 Maximum2hoursperweekforeachStandardLevel.Maximum3hoursforeachHigherLevel.Weexpectstudentstobemoreindependentlearnersatthislevelandpursuestudytoextend,reviewandenhancetheirlearningasaresultoftheirpersonalcommitment.Thiswillpreparethemforuniversitystudy.
Realisticdeadlineswillbesetforthecompletionofhomeworkandtheamountshouldbeconsistentandmanageableforstudents.StudentsinGrades6-10wouldnotnormallybesethomeworkonaFridaynightthatisduetobehandedinonthefollowingMonday.HomeworkmaybegivenduringholidaysifitisappropriatefortheirageandneedsofthecourseegcourseworkforIBDPstudents.Teachersexpecthomeworktobecompletedandhandedinontime.Failuretodohomeworkistreatedseriously,andwherethecompletionofhomeworkbecomesaproblemthenthesubjectteacherwillinformthestudent’stutorforappropriatesupportactiontobetaken.Parentswillbenotifiedshouldastudentrepeatedlyfailtosubmitschoolworkormisscourseworkdeadlinestohelpgivesupport.TypesofHomeworkThesewillvaryaccordingtotheageandgradelevelofeachstudent.Itshouldbevariedandchallenging.Itcouldbereading,preparationforanupcomingclass,reviewingtheclassjustcovered,doingextensionwork,writingreports,writinganessay,workingonlinewithclasscolleaguesonagrouppresentationorsimplyrevisionforatest.Weadviseparentstoprovideinternetaccessathomeforhomeworkpurposesandtoprovideaquietworkingareafreefromdistractions.Overall,homeworkshouldbepurposefulandenjoyable.FeedbackStudentsshouldexpectfeedbackfromteacherswithinareasonabletimelimitandthiscouldeitherbewrittenoranoralcomment.Areasforimprovementshouldbeincluded.Wehopetodevelopstudent’sself-reflectionaboutalltheirtasks.
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SchoolInformationSystemThisistheschool’sonlinecurriculummanagementsystemandavitalcommunicationtoolforallmembersofourcommunity.Students,teachersandparentswillallbegivenindividualpasswordstoaccessthesystem.Thefollowinginformationwillbeavailablethroughaneasyaccessportal:
• Informationaboutthesubjectsandtopicsthatstudentsarelearning.Youwillbeabletoseethecurriculumaimsandlearninggoalssothatyouarefullyinformed.
• Currentsubjectthatstudentsareenrolledinandtheirteachers.• Curriculumresourcesthatstudentsandparentscanaccessfromhomefor
extendedstudyandhomework• Homeworkschedulesandtasks• Students’gradesandreports• Amessagesystembetweenteachers,studentsandparents
Studentswillusethissystemfrequentlytorecordtheirexperiencesanduploadtheirworktoteachers.Afavouritefunctionisbeingabletoviewcalendarsforallassignments.AcademicHonestyGICLMexpectsthatallofitscommunityoflearners(students,teachers,supportstaff,parentsandBoard)behavehonestlyandwithintegrity.StudentswilllearnabouttheimportanceofAcademicHonestywiththeirteachersandhowtocompletetheirworkinanhonestway.Thisextendstoallassessmenttasks,homework,classwork,andexaminations.Consequently,studentswhocheatinexams;copyinformationdirectlyfromsources,suchastheinternet,withoutcitationorreference;allowotherpeopletocompletetheirworkforthem(egtutors)orpresentanotherperson’sworkastheirownwillbesubjecttoazeromarkforthattaskorfacefurthersupportiveaction.PleaserefertotheSchool’sAcademicHonestyPolicyforfurtherinformationandguidance.AcademicStudentSupportEachstudenthasapersonalTutorwhomtheymeeteverymorning.Theywillmonitortheprogressofallstudentsandofferthemsupportasneededalongsidetheirsubjectteachers.Studentswhohaveaproblem,eitheracademicorpersonal,areencouragedtotalktotheirtutor,subjectteacherorgradelevelhead.TheSchoolCounsellorisalsoavailabletogiveprofessionalsupport.StudentscanalsotalktotheirStudentCouncilrepresentativeforadviceandhelptoapproachstafforactontheirbehalf.
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Rememberthatallgoodlearningrequiresmakingmistakes.Wecannotbeperfectallthetimeandweallneedthehelpofotherstoimproveandachievesuccess.Itisnotafailuretoadmitthatyouneedhelpbutisasignofmaturity.TheLearningCentreTheLearningCentreisoneofthekeylearningareasintheSchool.Itwillincludeflexiblelearningareasforgroupandwholeclassactivityalongsideprovidingindividualstudentswithresearchandcreationopportunities.TheLearningCentrestaffwillallbeavailabletohelpstudentswiththeirlearningandofferadviceonsourcematerials,constructionofessaysandreportsandacademichonestyetc.ThisCentrewillbeavailableforthewholecommunitytoaccessandtheopeningtimeswillgraduallybeextendedtoallowprivatestudyafterschoolhours.TheCentrewillbuildupitscollectionofbooks(fictionandnon-fiction),aswellasperiodicalsandonlineresources.AselectionofCD’sandDVD’swillbeavailablewithmultimediaopportunities.UniversityandCareerCounsellingGICLMhasappointedanexperienceduniversityguidancecounsellor(UGC)whospecializesindifferentareasoftheworld.Individualsupportwillbegiventoallstudentsandfamiliesabouttheprocessofapplyingforuniversityplaces,thewritingofapplicationsandprovideallreferencesandtranscriptsrequired.GICLMwillalsobuildupaportfolioofcontactsforuniversitiestoenableourstudentstogainaccesstosuitablecourses.CareerseducationwillalsobeincludedintheGICLMPersonal,Social,HealthandCareersEducationprogramthatallstudentsstudyaspartofthecurriculum.ThisservicewilldevelopasourstudentsmoveintoGrade9onwards.TheHeadofSchoolandIBDPCoordinatorarealsoexperienceduniversityadvisors,havemanycontactswithuniversitiesworldwideandhavegreatexperiencewiththeapplicationprocess.CommunityServiceLearningAllstudentswillbeengagedinregularServiceactivities,whichformanimportantelementoflearning.TherearesevenkeyLearningOutcomesofservicework(takenfromtheIBDPCASGuidep11)whichare:Students:
• Identifytheirownstrengthsanddevelopareasforgrowth.
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• Demonstratethatchallengeshavebeenundertaken,developingnewskillsinthe
process.• DemonstratehowtoinitiateandplanaCAS(service)experience.• ShowcommitmenttoandperseveranceinCAS(service)experiences.• Demonstratetheskillsandrecognizethebenefitsofworkingcollaboratively.• Demonstrateengagementwithissuesofglobalsignificance.• Recognizeandconsidertheethicsofchoicesandactions.
TheseLearningOutcomeswillformthereasoningandpracticebehindourservicelearning.Extra-CurricularProgram(ECP)Extra-CurricularPrograms(ECP’s)areregularactivitiesafterthenormalteachingdayhasconcluded.Theseareoptionalforstudents(thoughweexpectallstudentstoattendatleasttwoperweek)unlessthereisaspecificreasonthatstudentsarerequiredtoattendbyteachers(egtrainingforasportsteam,extralanguagelearningetc).ThroughECPsweaimto:
• Enrichandextendwhattheschoolcurriculumhastaught• Giveexperiencesinnewactivities• Developpersonalleadership,teamworkandsocialskills• IncreaseopportunitiesespeciallyforMusicandSport• DevelopacommitmenttothecommunitywithServiceactivities• Havefun!
TheECPprogramshouldbeginonemonthafterthestartofthenewschoolyear.Studentsandparentswillbegiventhechoiceofactivitiesduringthefirstfewweeks.Studentscanchangeactivitiesatthestartofeachterm.Activitiesinvolvingsportwillinvolveacommitmenttopracticeandcompetitionmatches.
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Part4:StudentandCommunityWellbeingPastoralCareOursincereaimistoprovideawelcoming,positiveandcaringenvironmentthatpromotesthepersonal,social,emotionalandphysicalwellbeingofallstudents.Thisalsoextendstorespectandcourtesyforallstaff,parentsandvisitors.Webelieveitisessentialthatthewholecommunitymodelsrespectfulandcaringbehaviorandattitudes.Ahealthyacademicmindissupportedbyanenvironmentthathelpsstudentstobereflectiveandcaringintheiractionswhilstdevelopingtheemotionalskillsnecessaryforsuccess.Resilience,motivationandself-wortharepromoted.Studentsshouldexhibitaprideintheirschoolandhaveexpectationsoflearninginasafeenvironment.Outsideoftheclassroomwecanalsobeproudofandvaluethesuccessofouryoungpeople.Inparticular,weaimtofosterarespectforandunderstandingofdifferentspiritualandculturalperspectivesinsupportofdevelopingapositivemoralcharacterandinterpersonalskills.Ineffect,astrongPastoralstructuresupportsandenhancesastrongacademicone.TheTutorialSystemFormTutorsThepastoralcareofallstudentsiscentredontheFormTutors.TheyareledandsupportedbythePSHCECoordinator,AcademicCoordinatorsandtheDeputy/HeadofPrimary/Secondary.TheFormTutoristhekeypointofcontactforstudents,parentsandotherteachersoftenactingasanadvocateonbehalfofthestudent.Whilstthesubjectteachersarethefocusfortheacademicdevelopmentofstudentswithintheirsubjects,FormTutorsprovideanoverviewofallthesubjectsthatstudentstakeandcandrawtogetherspecificstrengthsandissuesthatastudentmighthaveacrosstheschoolwhilsttrackingtheirprogress.TutorsmeettheirTutorGroupeverymorningforregistrationanddiscussionbuildingarapportandtrust.Tutorshelptorecognizeissuesanddealwiththembeforetheybecometooserious,andencouragestudentstotakeresponsibilityfortheiractions:forexample,ifastudentneedstotalktoateacheraboutapieceofwork.
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TheFormTutoristhefirstpersonthatparentsshouldspeaktoifyouhaveaconcernaboutyourchildthatisnotspecificallyacademic(whenyoushouldtalktothesubjectteacherfirst).TutorswillconsultwiththeCoordinatorstooffersolutionstoissues.TutorGroupAllocationAllTutorGroupswillbeknownbytheirGradelevelandalettertakenfromGARODIAasexampledbelow:
Gradelevel Group1 Group2
Group3
Grade7 7G 7A 7RGrade8 8G 8A 8RGrade9 9G 9A 9R
Allothergradeswillfollowthesamepattern
AssembliesStudentswillattendaGradelevelAssemblyweeklyandaWholeSchoolAssemblyweekly.Thepurposeofassembliesisto:
• Recognise,celebrateandrewardpositivebehaviour,academiceffortandachievement
• EducatefurtheraboutGarodiacharacteristicswhenappropriate• Provideanopportunityforgroupsofstudentstoperformfortheirpeers
somethingrelatedtotheirstudiesorinrelationtotheSchoolLearnerProfiletheme
• Tocommunicateimportantinformationtotheschoolcommunity• Toreinforcetheschool’sexpectations• Tosharecreativeworkachievedinandoutofclassesincludingmusicalrecitals
andperformances• Toinviteguestspeakerstosharetheirideaswiththeschoolcommunity
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Personal,Social,HealthandCareersEducation(PSHCE)EveryweekstudentswillparticipateinaPSCHElessonledbytheirTutor.ThisisessentiallyaLifeSkillsprogramthatwillintroducestudentstovitaltopicsfortheiragegroup.Forexample,studentswillconsidertheenvironment,friendship,conflictresolution,drugandalcoholabuse,emotionalresilience,theeconomy,studyskills,revisiontechniques,careerseducation,writingaCV,applyingtouniversityandsoon.StudentLeadershipWeaimtoofferleadershipopportunitiesforSecondarystudentsbyencouragingmaturebehavioranddevelopingcross-agestudentrelationship.Thestudent‘voice’isimportantfortheSchooltohearalso.OpportunitiestheSchoolaimtodevelopare:
• StudentCouncil:AllTutorGroupswillelect2studentstorepresentthemonacouncilthatwillmeetwithteacherstodiscussissues.Thiswillinvolveorganisingvariousevents.
• StudentAmbassadors:Studentswillhavethechancetorepresenttheschoolinpublicforums.
• ServiceActivities:Studentswillbeinvolvedinresponsibleworkwiththecommunitythatmakesadifferencetopeople’slives
• LearningCentreLeaders:StudentswillhavethechancetoorganizeandcontributetotheworkoftheLearningCentre
• StudentMentors:Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoundertakespecialtrainingtobecomementorsacademicallyandsociallywithintheschool.
• SportsandMusicLeaders:Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoserveonsportsandmusiccouncilstohelpandadviseteachers.
• InternationalAward:Studentsinthefuturewillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinthisinternationalschemewhichisaconsiderablepersonalachievementhighlyvaluedbyuniversitiesandemployers.
ValuingStudentAchievementandContributionsAtGICLMweliketorecognizeandrewardpositiveactionsbyourstudents.Thiscouldbeinacademicwork,sport,music,citizenshiporserviceactivities.Weaskstafftobevigilantinrewardinginstancesthatareobserved.Achievementofalevel4or5wouldnormallybeannouncedinpublic,atanassemblyforinstance,thoughstudentsmightwellaskforthisnottohappen–whichwerespect.
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Level1
Positiveaction• Reward=verbalpraise
Level2
Consistentpositiveactions• Reward=PSHCECoordinatoralerted,emailtoparents,Tutor
alerted
Level3
Significantachievementsandbehavior• Reward=PSHCECoordinator,DeputiesandHeadsinformed
alerted,emailtoparents,Tutoralerted,publicaffirmationtoSchoolaboutthestudent’sactions
Level4
Importantworkorexcellentachievementoverasignificantperiodoftime
• Reward=AllCoordinators,DeputiesandHeadsemailtoparentsfromCoordinatorTutoralerted,publicaffirmationtoSchoolaboutthestudent’sactions,CertificatetostudentawardedbyHeadofSchool
Level5
Outstandingandexceptionalbehaviorandactionsonbehalfofothersthathasmeaningfuleffectonlivesofpeople
• Reward=Formalmeetingwithparents,studentandHeadofSchooltorecognizecontribution,wholecommunityinformed;certificatepresentedpublicallybyheadofSchool
LanguageUseTheSchoolwillmaintainitspolicyofofferingarangeoflanguageopportunitiesforstudents.Englishisthelanguageofinstructionandthelanguagespokenintheclassroomtherefore,whilstwehaveutmostrespectforstudentsusingtheirmothertonguewhencommunicatingwiththeirpeerswhounderstandandspeaktheirlanguageduringbreaktimes,weencouragestudentstouseEnglishastheirlanguageofcommunicationatalltimes.
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Studentsmustbecarefulthattheydonot,intentionallyorotherwise,excludeotherstudentsorothermembersofthecommunitybyusingtheirotherlanguages.Forexample,atthelunchtableweshouldallbeawareofnotexcludingpeoplefromanyconversationbecausetheydonotspeakalanguage.Thisisamatterofrespectingandcaringforothers.Allstudentswillhaveanopportunitytostudyamajorforeign‘western’language(French/German)andamajor‘eastern’language(Mandarin)alongsideEnglish.SchoolFieldtripsActivitiesoffcampusarepartoftheenrichededucationalopportunitiesthatstudentsparticipatein.TheSchoolwillapplyanagreedsetof‘StandardOperatingProcedures’forallsuchactivitiesthatensureanadequatelevelofplanning,communicationandhealthandsafetycheckshavebeenundertakeninadvanceandduringthetrip.StudentCodeofConductGICLMaimstodevelopindividualresponsibilityandopen-mindednessinourstudentsaimingtomakethecommunityavaluesbasedenvironmentbasedonhonesty,trustandprincipledactions.TheStudentCodereflectsthespiritoftheSchoolandgivesafoundationforappropriateactions:
• Thinkaboutothersandshowrespectfortheirrightsinacourteous,responsibleandpolitemanner.
• Behaveinamannerthatkeepsyourselfandotherssafeatalltimes.• RespectyourselfandrepresentyourparentsandtheSchoolwellinthe
community.• Behonestwithyourselfandothers.• Bereadytolearnandengageinlearningactivitiescompletingallworktothe
bestofyourability.• Thinkabouttheenvironmentandhowwecanimproveeveryday.• Makesurethatyoudresssmartlyandappropriatelyatalltimesshowingpridein
yourschool.• Undertakeserviceopportunitiesfreelyandwithaspiritofadventure.
Insidetheclassroomwewantproductivelearningenvironmentsthatstudentsdeserve,sosomebasicrulesarehelpfulinshowingstudentswhatourexpectationsareandthestandardsofbehaviourstudentscanachieve.
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ClassroomRules
• Arriveontimereadyforlearningwiththerightequipment• Walkoncampusandinthebuildingandtomovequietlybetweenclasses• Respectyourself,theteacherandothersatalltimes• Followdirectionswhengiven• Payattention,participateandaskquestions.• Donotdistractorinterfere/talktoothersunlessaskedtobytheteacher• Askquestions• Takecontrolofyourownlearningbysettingyourselftargetstoimprove• Youmaydrinkwaterinclass• Therearenobathroombreaksduringalessonwithouttheteacher’spermission• Completeworkontimeandalwaysbeacademicallyhonest–nocopying• UseEnglishatalltimesunlesstheteacherrequestsuseofyourfirstlanguageto
helpexplaindifficultideasSelf-DisciplineAsacommunity,wemustaimtohaveahighlevelofpersonalbehavioursothatweallcreateahappyandpositiveenvironment.Breachesofself-disciplineshallbedealtwithusingprogressivelyseveresupportsanctions,whichappropriatelymeettheseriousnessoftheincident.Eachincidentisspecificandsotheresponsewillbejudgedaccordingly.Theexamplesgivenareforguidanceonlyandtheseverityofeachactionwillneedtobeevaluated.Continualdisciplineissueswillresultinactiontakenatthenextlevel.Thelevelsare:Level1
Minorbehaviouralproblem• Supportaction=simplereprimandbyteacherinvolved,
possiblelossofprivilege,reflectionsheet• Examplesinclude:inappropriatelanguage,disrespectfulor
disruptivebehaviourtothecommunityinsideoroutsideofclass,lackofhomework,foullanguage,inappropriateuseofmobiledevice,lateness,misplacedbelongings,minorpropertydamage,entranceunauthorizedareas.
Level2
Persistantbehaviouralproblems• Supportaction=Coordinatoralerted,emailtoparents,Tutor
alerted.Actionsmayinvolveanyaboveplusmonitoringcard,counselling,regularmonitoringandsupportbyTutor
• Examplesinclude:continuallateness,lackofhomework,
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forgery,minorharassment,truancyofclasses,continualdisruptionsinclassafterwarnings.
Level3
Disruptivebehaviouralproblems• Supportaction=Coordinator,Deputiesand
Primary/SecondaryHeadsinformedalerted,emailtoparents,Tutoralerted.Actionsmayinvolveanyoftheabovepluscurriculummodification,staffawareness,liaisonwithparents,withdrawalfromclass.
• Examplesinclude:Theftorvandalism,smoking,truancy,inappropriateuseoftheinternet,academicdishonesty,inappropriatecouplingwithotherstudents,truancy,inappropriatetakingofphotos,smokingonornearcampus,inappropriatedisplaysofaffection.
Level4
Significantlydisruptivebehaviouralproblemsperhapscausingharmtoothers
• Supportaction=Coordinator,DeputiesandPrimary/SecondaryHeadsinformedalerted,emailtoparentsfromCoordinator,Tutoralerted.FormalinterviewwithHeadofSchool,parentsandstudentwithpotentialformalwarning.Actionsmayinvolveanyoftheaboveplussignedagreementparentsandschool,internalorexternalsuspension.
• Examplesinclude:verbal,physicalorsexualharassment/denigrationorbullyinginanyform,violence/threateningbehaviourorabusivelanguagetoanymemberoftheschoolcommunity,possessionofpornography,useofalcohol,tamperingwithschoolequipment/computer.
Level5
Majordisruptivebehaviouralproblemsperhapscausingharmtoothers
• Supportaction=Formalmeetingwithparents,student,HeadofSchoolandBoardmembers.Actionsmayinvolveanyoftheaboveplusexpulsionfromschool.
• Examplesinclude:bullyinginanyform,possessionoforbeingundertheinfluenceofdrugs,inappropriatesexualbehaviour.
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WehavehighexpectationsofGarodiastudentsbothinsideandoutsideschool.IfitcomestoourattentionthatinappropriatebehaviourhastakenplacethatdirectlyimpactsonthereputationoftheSchool,thenwereservetherighttoconsidertakingdisciplinaryaction.Anylossofordamagetoschoolpropertywillbechargedtothestudentaccounttopurchaseareplacementatfullcost.AppealsAllstudentshavetherighttodueprocess.Thisincludestherightto:
• Appealacademicdecisionswhichtheythinkareunfair• Appealdecisionconcernedwithdisciplineissues
AppealsaremadedirectlyinwritingtotheHeadofPrimary/SecondaryandtotheHeadofSchoolwhosedecisionisfinal.DecisionsresultinginLevel5actionsmaybeappealedinwritingtotheBoardwhosedecisionisfinal.BullyingBullyingisnotacceptableinourcaringcommunity.Wedefinebullyingas:repeatedandunjustifiedactionsagainstotherpeople.Bullyingcantakemanyforms:physical,verbal,socialorbytheinternetandcanbecarriedoutbyindividualsorgroups.AtGICLMwehavenoplaceforsuchactionsandwillregardthisatleastaLevelFourdisciplineissue.Theschoolwillhandleallsuchcasessensitively.AtGICLMwe:
• Encouragestudentstoreportincidentsofbullying• Willworkhardtoestablishexactlywhathappenedandwhybeforemakingany
decisions• Expectstudentstoberesponsiblefortheirownactions–therearenoexcuses
forbullying• Informallparentsaboutanysuchincidents
Alcohol,TobaccoandDrugsEverycommunityneedstoprotectitsmembershencetheneedforsomeguidelinesinthisarea.GICLMtakesitsresponsibilitiesseriouslyinthisareaandisdevelopingaLifeSkillsprogramthatprovideseducationaboutalcohol,tobaccoanddrugsawarenessatthe
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appropriateageandtimeinschool.Itisencouragedthatifanystudentsorparentsareconcernedaboutanyofthesesubstances,thentheycontacttheSchoolCounsellor.PossessionofIllegaldrugs(controlledsubstances)atschoolisstrictlyforbiddenandthepenaltieswithinIndianlawcanbeveryseriousindeed.Anypersonfoundtobeinpossessionofillegaldrugs,caughtintheuseofdrugs,ordiscoveredundertheinfluenceofillegaldrugswillbesubjecttotheimmediatedisciplinarycodeoftheschoolandlikelybeexpelled.Thisruleappliestothetimeswhenstudentsareatschool,oroffsiterepresentingtheschoolon,forexample,asportsactivity,serviceprojectorschooltrip.Theconsequencesrelatingtoactivitiesconcerningalcoholandtobaccoareequallyseenasseriousbreachesoftheschoolethosandwillalsobesubjecttothedisciplinarycodeoftheschool.Supportingactionsdependingontheseverityoftheissuemightinclude:
• Confiscationofgoods• Counselling• Parentalandstudentinterviewwithschool.• Internalorexternalsuspensionfromschool• Expulsionfromschool• ReferraltotheHeadofSchool
GICLMlookstoworkwithparentstoprotectandeducatetheirchildrenonthedangersofsuchactivitiesandkeepingGICLMahealthyenvironment.TheStudentCounsellorAdolescencecanbeastressfulandoverwhelmingtime.Studentsmayhaveworriesorconcernsthataredifficulttosortoutontheirown.Thewordcounsellinghasmanydifferentmeaningsfordifferentgroups.AtGarodiatheStudentCounsellor’sroleistoprovidestudentswithcollaborative,safe,non-judgmentalandconfidentialcounselling.TheCounsellorwillhelpstudentsworkthroughaproblemtofindasolution.Concernsmaybeemotional,behavioural,academicorinterpersonal.TheCounsellorisatrainedprofessionalandoffersachanceforstudentstohelpunderstandthemselvesbetter,theirownpersonalvaluesandtheroletheirvaluesplayindecisionmaking.TheCounsellorisavailabletoworkwithparentsandoftenwillhavefamilymeetingsifandwhennecessary.StudentsareabletocontacttheCounsellorbyvisitingtheCounsellingOfficeandmakinganappointment.ConfidentialityisimportantincounsellingandtheCounsellorworkstoestablishtrustwiththestudentsandwillnotjudgethem.DuringtheirfirstsessiontheCounsellorwillalwaysadvisestudentsaboutthelimitsofconfidentialityregardingwhatthestudentsaystothem,orifthestudentisindangerofhurtingthemselvesorothers.
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ParentalInvolvementinGICLMParentsareavitalpartoftheSchoolcommunityandwehopethatyouwillinvolveyourselfinthesupportofyourchildren’slearningandinthedevelopmentoftheschool.SecondaryParentRepresentativesCurrently,atthestartofeachacademicyeartheSchoolwillaskfornominationsfromeachtutorgroupforaParentRepresentative.Theirrolewillprovideanimportantfunctionofcommunicationbetweenschoolandhomeandkeeptheschoolinformedaboutanyissuesthatmightarise.Specificallytheywill:
• Representtheviewsandideasofallthefamiliesinthetutorgroup.• Communicatewiththeotherfamiliesasnecessaryaboutschoolmatters.• AttendameetingeachtermwiththePrincipalandVicePrincipalswherethey
willdiscussitemsplacedontheagenda.ParentRepresentativemeetingswillnotdiscussindividualmembersofstafforstudents(thisisaninappropriateforumforthis)butwillbeaconstructivegroupthatmeetstoimprovetheschoolinallitsaspects.ParentWorkshopsDuringtheyearanumberofworkshopwillbeprovidedforparentstoattend.ThesewillhelptoexplainLearningandTeaching,curriculumandassessmentdevelopments,reportingandstudent‘Well-Being’issues.Detailsoftheseworkshopswillbecommunicatedinadvance.ParentHelpHelpandsupportisalwayswelcomedandopportunitiesareofferedtojointheGarodiaVolunteergroups,theParentTeacherAssociationorsimplytosupportLearninginsideclasses.Ifyouwouldliketobecomeinvolved,pleasecontactyourchild’sFormTutorwhowillforwardyournametotherelevantperson.Parent-teacherAssociationAstheSchooldevelops,theParent-TeacherAssociation(PTA)shallbeformedbytheheadoftheschoolwithin30daysfromthebeginningofeveryacademicyear.ParentofeverystudentintheschoolshallbeamemberofPTAandanannualamountofrupeesfiftyshallbecollectedfromeachmemberoftheAssociation.
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UponformationofPTA,forgivingrepresentationtoeverystandard,alotteryshallbeconductedbydrawingalotofwillingparentsofeachstandardtoconstitutetheExecutiveCommitteeandnoticeofoneweekofbeforesuchlotteryshallbegiventothemembersofthePTA.TheExecutiveCommitteeofeachsuchPTAshallconsistof:
(i) Chairperson - PrincipalorHeadMaster(ii) Vice-Chairperson - Onefromamongsttheparents(iii) Secretary - Onefromamongsttheteachers(iv) TwoJointSecretaries - Bothfromamongstparents(v) Member - OneParentandoneteacherfrom
everystandardA listof themembersof theExecutiveCommitteeof thePTAshallbedisplayedonthenoticeboardwithinaperiodof fifteendays fromthedateof formationof theExecutiveCommittee.ThePTAshallholdanannualgeneralmeetingatleastoncebefore15thAugusteveryyear.ThePTAshallalsoholdonemeetingatleastonceineverythreemonths.SchoolFeesPaymentofSchoolfeesYouarekindlyaskedtopayallschoolfeesasperthefeepolicyoftheschool,whichisavailableonourwebsiteandintheAdministrationOfficeWithdrawalprocedureTheschoolmustbegivenfinal,confirmednoticeofthewithdrawalofthestudentbythelastdayofterm.EverystudentwithdrawingfromGICLMisrequiredtocompleteaWithdrawalForm,availableattheAdministrativeOffice.Theschoolwillnotreleaseanytranscriptorotherrecordstothestudent,oranyotherschool,institutionororganizationuntilthewithdrawalprocessiscompletedandaTransferCertificateisissuedtothestudent.ATransferCertificateshallnotbeissuedunlessallduestotheschoolhavebeenpaid.AftertheissuanceofaTransferCertificate,theSecurityDeposit,ifany,shallberefundedtothestudent.Parentsandstudentsareadvisednottorequestforanearlywithdrawalunlessitisagenuineoremergencysituation,suchasseriousillnessdocumentedbyamedicalreport.Earlywithdrawaldisruptstheacademicprogressofthestudentandmayhavenegativeconsequencesforthefuture.
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