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CHINA RADIO INTERNATIONAL Confucius Institute at IGCSE LEVEL MILLENNIAL GUIDE ONE WORLD IN THE ACADEMIC YEARS 2011-2013 MILLENNIALS PROCURED Table of Contents ONE SCHOOL $ 14 MILLION SCHOLARSHIPS (Rs 1.40 BILLION)

1 Welcome by the CEO 3 2 Mission Statement of Roots Millennium Schools 5 3 Cambridge Philosophy 7 4 Cambridge Learner’s Profile 9 5 Our Programmes, Qualifications & 11 6 Partnerships 13 7 Cambridge IGCSE 15 8 Cambridge IGCSE Subjects 17 9 Subject Offered at RMS 19 10 General Admission Information: 21 11 RMS Internal Assessments 23 12 Examination Timeline at RMS 25 I continue to learn 13 Cambridge International Examinations 27 MILLENNIUM ROOTS SCHOOLS 14 Homework Policy 29 15 Millennium Department 31 16 Millennium Department 33 17 Millennium WWF Green School Program 35 18 Global Citizenship Programme Active Citizens 37 19 About Microsoft Showcase Schools 39 Promoting schools as 20 Sports, Games and Mind Maps 41 21 Clubs, Societies and Facilities 43 global enterprises; and 22 Community Service 45 students as global 23 Student Code of Conduct - SCC-001 47 24 International Recognition 51 entrepreneurs. As 25 Recognition in Pakistan 53 Millennials we reach 26 Subject Groups 55 every part of the globe. 1 Welcome by the CEO

As we reach 28 years of academic I work very closely with each student and service, actively embraces cultural excellence - more than one quarter of a I take pride and honor in announcing diversity, and acknowledges and century, Roots Millennium Schools today that my students across Pakistan have accommodates the individual needs of is synonymous with 'academic won scholarships in excess of $35 students. excellence', 'student achievement', 'social million over the last 4 academic years, Moreover, I would like to thank each one entrepreneurship', 'opportunity' & which is testament to our commitment to of our students, teachers, guidance & 'discovery' for students, parents, teachers their career choices and university career counselors and parents in support and community. Students who study here application support. Our students have of our endeavors and commitment are passionate about their subjects and not only made Roots Millennium Schools towards quality yet inclusive global qualifications and are dedicated to proud but in doing so, have made . I congratulate Team Roots expanding their knowledge of the world in Pakistan by blazing their way to the Ivy Millennium on the 28 year Celebrations around them. In the sphere of League, MIT, Wellesley, Williams, of Roots Schools. education, Millennium Roots remains a Babson, YaleNUS, Cornell, NYU, Oxford place that dared to be a little different. It and Cambridge over the last With warm regards, is our academic focus and personal few years. Our mission at RMS is to attention to each and every student that provide each student the opportunity to makes us distinct. achieve his/her academic and personal best within an International educational Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq TI As a National Guidance Counselor and e n v i r o n m e n t t h a t e n c o u r a g e s Chief Executive & National Guidance Student University Applications Sponsor, leadership, character, community Counselor

3 Mission Statement of Roots Millennium Schools

Roots Millennium Schools aim is to bring out the best in a child/student mentally, intellectually, academically, physically, entrepreneurially and culturally by developing the attitudes, skills, knowledge and values in the students, thus required to meet the Global Challenges as millennial in the 21st century through advancements in our school curriculum, teaching , School culture, learning environment and enabling technology.”

With Cambridge programmes and qualifications RMS has joined a community of learners from more than 9000 schools in over 160 countries. The programmes and qualifications are created for students worldwide but there is a plenty of space for local content too. It develops a global outlook in Cambridge learners and equip them for success in the fast-changing modern world.

1 5 Cambridge Philosophy

“Our mission is to provide educational supported by teaching and learning Every year, nearly a million Cambridge b e n e f i t t h r o u g h p r o v i s i o n o f resources.These are recognized by the learners from 10,000 schools in 160 international programmes and world's best universities and employers, countries prepare for their future with an qualifications for school education and giving students a wide range of options i n t e r n a t i o n a l e d u c a t i o n f r o m to be the world leader in this field. in their education and career. As a not- Cambridge. Together with schools, we develop for-profit organisation, we devote our Cambridge learners who are confident, resources to delivering high-quality responsible, reflective, innovative and educational programmes that can engaged – equipped for success in the unlock learners' potential. modern world “ Cambridge International Examinations C a m b r i d g e p r o g r a m m e s a n d prepares school students for life, helping qualifications set the global standard for them develop an informed curiosity and international education. They are a lasting passion for learning. CIE is a created by subject experts, rooted in part of Cambridge Assessment, a academic rigour and reflect the latest department of the University of . They provide a Cambridge. strong platform for learners to progress from one stage to the next, and are well

7 Cambridge Learner’s Profile

The learner attributes are aspirational technologies that have not yet learners in becoming: and represent attitudes, backed by beeninvented and problems that we skilled action, which become effective don't yet know will arise.” confident in working with information habits in learning. As these were written and ideas their own and those of others with the global learner in mind, they are C a m b r i d g e p r o g r a m m e s a n d consistent with other classifications of the qualifications have a proven reputation responsible for themselves, responsive attributes of 21st century learners written for being an excellent preparation for to and respectful of others in different countries by both education university, employment and life and authorities and employers, describing Cambridge International Examinations reflective as learners, developing their the competencies learners need to prepares school students for life, helping ability to learn demonstrate to be effective in the them develop an informed curiosity and modern world. a lasting passion for learning. The innovative and equipped for new and mission is to deliver world-class future challenges A generation ago, teachers could expect international education through the that what they taughtwould last their provision of high-quality curricula, engaged intellectually and socially, students a lifetime. Today, because of assessment and services. ready to make a difference. rapid economicand social change, schools have to prepare students for jobs C a m b r i d g e p r o g r a m m e s a n d thathave not yet been created, qualifications are designed to support

9 Our Programmes, Qualifications & Partnerships

Programmes Qualifications Pakistan - USEFP Millennium WWF Green School Ordinary Levels (O Levels), Cambridge Education UK Program International Examinations, United Goethe Institute Millennium Intel SFS Information Kingdom INTEL Education Pakistan Communication Technology Program International General Certificate for The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Millennium German Language Program (IGCSE), Coca Cola Pakistan Millennium Citizenship & Community Cambridge International Examinations China Radio International - CRI Education Program WWF Pakistan Member PASCH - The “Schools: Partners Advanced (A level) & Advanced SAFE & LSE for the Future” initiative Subsidiary (AS Level), Cambridge Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Member Global School International Examinations, United Industry Pakistan Pa r t n e r s h i p s a n d C o n n e c t i n g Kingdom Foreign Office Classrooms Program IB Primary Years Programmes International Examinations Women’s Member Global Entrepreneurship Week IB Middle Years Programmes Association GEW by Kauffman Foundation IB Diploma Programme Emaar Pakistan Millennium Beyond the Border Pakistan Red Crescent Society Education, Travel & School Links Partnerships / Affiliations The Millennium University College Program British Council Pakistan Microsoft Millennium Beyond the Classroom Cambridge International Examinations Teaching & Learning Initiatives Program Edexcel International United States Education Foundation

11 Cambridge IGCSE

Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most AS and A Levels, the advanced avoid cultural bias. It develops learners popular international qualification for international certificate of education, the knowledge, understanding and skills in: 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognized by North American ©Cambridge IGCSE leading universities and employers programme and the International ©Subject content worldwide, and is an international Baccalaureate Diploma Program. It ©A p p l y i n g k n o w l e d g e a n d passport to progression and success. provides a foundation for higher level understanding to new as well as Developed over 25 years ago, it is tried, courses, including A Levels and AICE familiar situations tested and trusted by schools worldwide. Diploma and is equivalent in standard to ©Intellectual enquiry For schools, Cambridge IGCSE offers a GCSE and Cambridge GCE O ©Flexibility and responsiveness to flexible and stimulating curriculum, Level examinations. change supported with excellent resources and ©Working and communicating in training and for learners, it helps The IGCSE syllabuses are international English improve performance by developing in outlook, but retain a local relevance. ©Influencing outcomes skills in creative thinking, enquiry and The have been created specifically for an ©Cultural awareness problem solving. It is the perfect international student body with content springboard to advanced study such as to suit a wide variety of schools and

13 Cambridge IGCSE Subjects

Schools can offer any combination of remain relevant to students and stable for Cambridge Hunanities subjects from any discipline and each teachers. & Social subject is certificated separately. n n Cambridge IGCSEs offer a very wide Cambridge Languages Business Studies n n range of subjects to choose from and a n Language n Enterprise variety of alternative routs for learner. n German Language n English Literature Cambridge IGCSEs are highly suitable n Islamiyat for a personalized approach, and they Cambridge Sciences n ensure that school are in control. n n Art & Design n n Education is continually changing. CIE n n Global Perspectives keeps ahead by updating the entire n n History n Cambridge IGCSE suit regularly. Schools Mathematics Additional n Information & Communication tell us they want a balance: between n Technology thoroughly revising syllabuses to they n Computer Studies adapt to changes in the world, and adjusting them year-on-year so they

15 Subject Offered at RMS

At Roots, students are encouraged to particularly if they're aiming to go on to ªYou need a subject to enter a study a wide range of subjects at IGCSE further professional education. The particular career or course. level, at the same time. In order to follow decision making about the subjects is ªYou have not studied - subject a broad and balanced curriculum, many critical, try to choose the subjectsif : before but have looked into it and students take courses from each of the ªYou have been good at - and think it will suit your strength IGCSE groups (see subjects offered list), enjoyed - a subject in the past. IGCSE Subjects Compulsory Subjects Group Humanities Group Optional/Additional Subjects English Physics Accounting Add. Math Mathematics Chemistry Economics Art and Design Urdu Biology Business Studies Enterprise Islamiat Comp. Science Pak Studies

17 General Admission Information:

Cambridge IGCSE is designed to be an admission test of subjects English and students is on merit. The decision of the taught as a three year course at our mathematics and will undergo a brief management and school administration school. The criterion for admission to interview if he/she passes the test. is final and cannot be challenged. The IGCSE level is such that any student Admission Form Pack (AFP – 001), details of the grades and age group are coming from any school, who has passed prospectus together with subject mentioned below: 7th or 8th grade, will be admitted to IG-I combination form are available at all i.e. grade 8th. The child will go through admission offices and selection of the Age Group/ Entry Level Age Year IGCSE Grades

13 years 1st Year IGCSE - I 8th

14 years 2nd Year IGCSE - II 9th

15 years 3rd Year IGCSE - III 10th

19 RMS Internal Assessments

D e p a r t m e n t o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l Teacher Meeting is held twice in each Grading Key: Qualifications at Head Office ensures term and four times in an academic year. quality and standard of internal A* Grade 90% and above assessmentsin all campuses of RMS At RMS, there are two terms in an nationwide by providing centralized academic year. First term is from Aug- A Grade 80% and above e x a m i n a t i o n s y s t e m . I n t e r n a l Dec and 2nd term is Jan to June. There is assessments takes place throughout the one sessional (monthly assessment) in B Grade 70% and above course of three years and gives options first term and onesessional in the second to the learners including written, oral, term. First terminal exams and Mock C Grade 60% and above coursework and practical assessments. exam for the exam class held in The student's academic progress is December and final term promotion D Grade 50% and above assessed through, sessionals, terminals, exams in May and result comes in mock exams, oral and listening tests, June.After analyzing the results of 1st E Grade 40% and above practical exercises, home assignments, mock exam and two year performance projects and written examinations. The Principal and subject teachers decide to F Grade 30% and above progress is then recorded by the get the child registered for core or administration and result folder and extended curriculum. G Grade 20% and above report cards are sent home after sessionals and term exams. Parent N Grade Un-graded (Below 20%)

21 Examination Timeline at RMS

IGCSE I IGCSE II IGCSE III

Months Exams Months Exams Months Exams

Mid October 1st Sessional Mid October 1st Sessional Mid October 1st Sessional

December 1st Term Exams December 1st Mock/1st Term Exams December 1st Mock

March 2nd Sessional March 2nd Mock/Prom. Exams March 2nd Mock

May/June Final Term Exams April 3rd Mock/ April 3rd Mock CIEs May/June Urdu, Islamiyat, Pak. Stud. May/June CIEs

IGCSE-II ------3 CIEs ( Urdu, Islamait, Pak studies)+ IGCSE-III------5 CIEs ( English, Mathamatics + 3 optional)= 8 CIEs

23 Cambridge International Examinations

The University of Cambridge formed the bright individuals have the chance to world. Every script needs the correct 'Local Examinations Syndicate', now excel. Extended curriculum is offered to marks so that everybody gets the correct known as Cambridge Assessment, over the students who are expected to get grade. 150 years ago. Its aim was to raise grade A to C and core is offered to those standards in education by administering who are expected to get grades D to G. Some exams are marked on paper and exams for people who were not some (such as multiple-choice exams) members of the University and Roots Millennium Schools offering are marked automatically by a inspecting schools. Cambridge IGCSE are registered CIE computer. But for any exam, every centers and management provides student's work is marked in the same Cambridge International Examinations maximum guidance and complete way. are held twice in a year, once in support to the students throughout the May/June and result comes in August CIE registration process.Every child has Cambridge examiners are teachers or and then in Oct/Nov and result comes in to achieve 60 % percent marks in each experts in their subject, and they are November. The grades awarded at exam subject in 1st mock and regular carefully selected and trained. It is vital Cambridge IGCSE are A* - G with A* attendance are must for CIE registration. that they all mark to the same standard being the highest. IGCSE offers core and so that every child is awarded the right extended curriculum in many subjects for Marking and Grading: mark to every candidate every time. different ability levels, learners of all Cambridge receives over eight million abilities are assessed positively and answer scripts a year from all over the

25 Homework Policy

At RMS we believe that home learning reasonably be expected to spend on don't be afraid to ask questions if needs to be part of a wider partnership home learning and provide a useful necessary between parents and school. Homework framework for parents. ªSet aside a regular time for studying c o n t r i b u t e s t o w a r d b u i l d i n g ªFind a quiet, well-lit study area responsibility, self-discipline and lifelong However, the precise amount of time ªWork on homework independently learning habits and provides students spent on home learning is much less whenever possible, so that it reflects with the opportunity to apply information important than the quality of the tasks set student ability. they have learned, complete unfinished and the way in which they are planned to ªProduce quality work. class assignments, and develop support learning. All students are given ªMake sure assignments are done independence. Home learning refers to monthly schedules in which different according to the given instructions work or activities which students are days will be assigned to different and completed on time. asked to do outside lesson time either on subjects, to spread HW over the week. ªThe duration of homework for their own or with parents / carers. A well- This helps us to avoid over burdening our IGCSE – I & II, is 90 minutes per day organised, regular programme of students as well as keeps our students and for IGCSE-III itis 2 hours per home-learning helps to develop an actively involved in their studies. day. understanding of lifelong learning as ªStudent presentations/ month as per well as reinforcing learning in the Guidelines: the required subjects are also classroom. The following guidelines set ªWrite down assignments in the “RMS scheduled beforehand to give all of out the school's broad expectations RA Dairies” the students ample time for about the amount of time students might ªBe sure all assignments are clear; preparation and study.

27 Millennium German Language Department

Roots Millennium Schools not only wants PASCH stands for the "Schools: Partners We have added German Language as to give children education but also for the Future" initiative. It is a global part of our curriculum starting from intends to awaken an interest and network of some 1,500 schools that Grade 6 to onwards. Learning a understanding for other cultures of the place a high value on German. PASCH is language in today's world, being world. Openness to cultural diversity and an initiative of the Federal Foreign Office multilingual opens up new horizons. tolerance towards other people's in cooperation with the Central Agency distinctiveness are mutually exclusive. To for Schools Abroad (ZfA), the Goethe- German Language has awakened help children grasp this even better we Institut (GI), the German Academic students interest and enthusiasm about need, more than ever, place where they Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Germany, its culture and Society. Roots can meet and learn new things. Educational Exchange Service of the Millennium School officially launched Standing Conference of the Ministers of German Cultural Club that aims to Roots Millennium Schools is a member of Education and Cultural Affairs of the organize cultural events in schools. The the PASCH School networks, being a Länder in the Federal Republic of German Cultural Club encourages the member of partners for the future Germany (PAD). PASCH is linked to other aesthetic aspect to be developed in all initiative, we started the German cultural relations and genres, be it poetry, dance, or Language Classes in September 2009. initiatives. painting.

29 Millennium Chinese Language Department

Millennium Chinese Language and education initiative for our mutual The Millennium Chinese Language Department-MCLD under the leadership national benefit. To help eliminate the department under the dynamic and vision of Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq language barrier between Pakistan and leadership of CEO Roots Millennium TI launched the unique Chinese China, MCLD offers Chinese language Schools Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq has Language School Initiative, where MCLD classes across the Roots Millennium organized various initiatives ,events is working in close collaboration with Schools in the private sector, with the aim ,seminars ,symposiums, parent days, many Government and private of allowing the students to speak and language days , open days , media organizations including the Ministries of write Chinese as proficiently as possible. briefs, dignitaries visits and 60th year of Foreign Affairs, Information and Millennium Chinese Language diplomatic relationship ceremonies in Broadcasting Ministry, Ministry of Department has now 12 Full Time support of Pak China Friendship during Culture, Economic Affairs Division, Teachers and nearly 4500 students the last year . Roots Millennium students Pakistan National Council of , learning Chinese Language. This has have been given the opportunity to learn Embassy of China in Islamabad, promoted cultural, social, business and Chinese language. These students are Embassy of Pakistan in China, Pakistan- educational opportunities among China learning the language with over China Institute, think tanks, media and and Pakistan for the benefit of our future whelming interest and enthusiasm. intellectuals to help scale this language generations.

31 Millennium WWF Green School Program

Introduction of WWF Pakistan signed the partnership of the Green generation to foster positive attitudes WWF is one of the world's largest School Programme. This is a milestone towards social and civic responsibility conservation organizations. WWF- towards transforming RMS to a more through environmental awareness and Pakistan has been working in Pakistan responsible school system towards the project based learning. It engages the for over 40 years to conserve nature and conservation of the natural heritage of RMS students and staff in a whole-of- ecological processes by conserving Pakistan. This partnership gives leverage school approach, to explore through world's biological diversity; ensuring the the RMS to be the first registered Green real-life learning experiences, use of renewable natural resources is School in Pakistan and enables the RMS i m p r o v e m e n t s i n a s c h o o l ' s sustainable; and promoting the to run a variety of environmental management of resources and facilities reduction of pollution and wasteful activities throughout the academic year including energy, waste, water, products consumption. Essentially, to build a by bringing a positive change in the and materials. RMS has also pledged to future in which humans live in harmony attitude of Pakistan's young people and save the snow leopard species in with nature? help to promote a more mature Pakistan and therefore RMS has officially environmentally conscious generation. adopted the snow leopard and has RMS Partnership with WWF Pakistan become the 1st school system in Pakistan On 28th Jan 2013 Chaudhry Faisal Aim of RMS Green School Programme with 100% student's & staff registrations Mushtaq (TI), CEO RMS and Mr. Ali The RMS Green School Programme aims and its campuses as Green Schools. Hassan Habib, DG WWF Pakistan to develop the capacity of our young

33 Global Citizenship Programme Active Citizens

Active Citizens is a social leadership and perspectives to learn from and share valued in the community - CSOs, NGOs, training programme offered by British with each other. Working with our religious leaders, politicians, youth Council that promotes inter cultural partners around the globe, we train workers etc. They are influential and dialogue and community-led social participants in the skills and knowledge working to improve the lives of people development. RMS has signed an MOU needed to affect social change in their living in their community. Through the with British Council to launch their Pilot communities. Active Citizens connects programme they are equipped with the project "Global Citizenship programme thousands of like-minded people skills and knowledge needed to design -Active citizens" in RMS. It's a very flexible around the world who collectively want and implement social action projects to and adaptable program and currently to make a fairer and more inclusive tackle social issues in their community. more than 1000 students and teachers society. are involved in different RMS campuses nationwide. Active Citizens are individuals across the world who want to make a difference in Through the programme, we bring their community. They are people and together people with different beliefs institutions established, trusted and

35 About Microsoft Showcase Schools

Microsoft Company Awarded the Elitist, recognition of recent pioneering efforts students are empowered to achieve Consistent and Most Exclusive- The and innovation to rethink teaching, more. Microsoft Showcase School Status to learning and assessment and drive deep Roots Millennium Schools, Pakistan. 21st century competencies for students. Roots Millennium Schools ICT leadership Roots Millennium Schools has privileged team is part of a professional community Roots Millennium Schools is selected as to be at the top in Microsoft Showcase that amplifies the use of technology to a Microsoft Showcase Schoolby one of schools list in Pakistan with unique honor drive school-wide transformation and the Largest IT company in the world of 27 plus Innovative Educators Experts efficiencies. Microsoft Showcase Schools Microsoft, for its excellence in selected for the year 2016/2017 by emphasize personalized learning for transforming its learning environment to Microsoft. their students through the use of 1:1 deliver more personalized education to learning devices and learning with students, using mobile and cloud Microsoft Showcase Schools are a global current technology such as Office 365 technology to better prepare students for community of schools engaged in digital Education, Office Mix, One Note, Skype, success in the workplace. As part of an transformation to improve teaching and Minecraft, and more. exclusive community of close learning. Showcase Schools create to100premier schools from around the immersive and inclusive experiences that world, Roots Millennium Schools has inspire lifelong learning, stimulating chosen to be the Showcase Schoolin development of essential life skills so

37 Sports, Games and Mind Maps:

RMS strongly believes in all forms of ªS p o r t s c l u b w i l l o r g a n i z e How to join: physical and mind games to maintain a tournaments in sports like Cricket, ªContact your Principal ª balance between body and mind. Sports Football, Badminton, Table tennis, Fill in a Registration form and extra-curricular activities will give Hockey and Athletics etc. you a chance to get out and get involved ªCultural Activities ª in different team and individual games. Opportunities for sports enthusiasts It is a great way to keep you in shape and to share their interests and considered to improve several attributes participate in events. ªAge appropriate exercises. like improving strength and endurance, ªFun games and activities that helping build healthy bones and develop the basic movement skills of muscles, reducing anxiety and stress and running, balancing, jumping, increasing self-esteem. kicking and throwing. ªFun exercise, good for you. Lowers Being a member of sports club, you will stress, helps you keep weight down. enjoy friendly Inter-campus matches from time to time

39 Clubs, Societies and Facilities

Learning Resources & Facilities at nMember PASCH - The “Schools: Teaching & Learning Initiatives Campus Partners for the Future” initiative Program nStudy Skills Exploration Room nMember Microsoft Partners in nHot & healthy Meal Cafeteria Learning Program Clubs & Societies at Campus nLibrary & Learning Resource Center nMember Intel Teach and Intel nSports & Games Club n n Indoor Gaming Room Education Initiative Program Environment Club n n ICT & E-Learning Room nMember British Council Global Arts & Crafts Club nPurpose Built Basketball Court nDramatics & Performing Arts Club S c h o o l P a r t n e r s h i p s a n d nGerman Language Club Educational & Language Programs at Connecting Classrooms Program nUrdu Language Club nMember Global Entrepreneurship Campus nMusic & Entertainment Club nMillennium WWF Green School We e k G E W b y K a u f f m a n nDigital Literacy Club n Program Foundation Community & Civic Education Club n n nMillennium German Language Millennium Beyond the Border Literature & History Club nGlobal Citizenship Club Program Education, Travel & School Links nAthletics & Gymnastics Club nM i l l e n n i u m C i t i z e n s h i p & Program n nCreative Writing Club Community Education Program Millennium Beyond the Classroom nSpelling Bee & Reading Club

41 Community Service

Active community service is at the heart a local, national and global multi- ªHelps students apply academic, of the educational process at RMS. The cultural society. personal and social skills to improve school offers various age-appropriate the community. opportunities to students of IGCSE and A Service and Action helps students ªDevelops an awareness to make a Levels to become active and positive connect what is learned in school with positive difference in the life of others contributors to the community. the real world. This can happen in ªEncourages responsible citizenship school, at the local food bank or at a b y i n c r e a s i n g s t u d e n t s Community Service programs can distant destination. The end results of understanding of the world. translate classroom learning into these connections are lifelong ªAllows the student to discover new experiential learning, promote greater memorable and treasured experiences skills, talents, and interests. sensitivity in students as they interact with that help the students understand the ªHelps students develop as leaders people rather than cold data and offers needs of our world. who take initiative. scope to translate ideas into action. These also incorporate critical thinking At level Community and reflection making learning more Service is important because it : meaningful. More importantly, students can deepen their understanding ªProvides students with opportunities individual leadership, systemic change for helping the school, local and and social responsibility in the context of international communities.

43 Student Code of Conduct SCC-001

Roots Millennium Schools, in pursuance 3. Constitutes a criminal offence community. of the polices as per the student charter In the event of a serious breach, and as detailed in the school prospectus criminal misconduct, or where it is Throughout their period of study with the and home school agreement, seeks to believed that the health, safety or Roots Millennium Schools, Students are achieves within an agreed 'Student Code welfare of others may be expected to abide by the student code of of Conduct'. If there is evidence that jeopardized by the continuing conduct which is based upon respect for students have breached or broken the presence of a person or persons they individuals, teachers, management, student Code of Conduct, the 'Student will be suspended or withdrawn race, culture, religion, background, Disciplinary Procedure' will be from the school / College property and the environment. The applicable. admissions register immediately. In following actions, whether occurring on relation to the core activity of school/ college premises or elsewhere, MISCONDUCT IS BEHAVIOR THAT: teaching and learning, students are are examples of conduct which is not 1. Interferes with the safe functioning of expected to: accept to the Roots Millennium Schools the school/ College or of those who "Adopt a diligent and co-operative and may lead to instigation of formal study, work or teach in the school/ approach to all aspects of academic student disciplinary procedure. college, or life and 1. Conduct which constitutes a criminal 2. Otherwise damages the School / "Accept responsibility in creating a offence e.g. assault, theft, fraud, College or its reputation, & or supportive Roots education deceit, deception or dishonesty.

45 Student Code of Conduct Student Code of Conduct SCC-001 SCC-001

2. Plagiarism, Violent, indecent, to freedom of belief and freedom of duties or activities of any student, to the teachers, faculty members, school/college buildings, premises school rules mobile phones will be disorderly, threatening, abusing, speech. member of staff, or visitor of the member of the administration and and parking areas and is dealt with taken into custody by the branch intimidating or offensive behavior or 8. Behavior which brings the institution institution. management. firmly may lead to withdrawal from head and a penalty will be imposed. language towards any student, into disrepute. E.g. such conduct as 11. Misuse or unauthorized use of 16. Students must not interfere in the the admissions register without 23. Female student must not wear heels, teacher or member of administration abusive, anti social or discourteous school/college premises. functioning of morning assemble further notice. jewelry bangles nail polish earring and management. behavior, political activism in school 12. Failure to disclose personal details to presentations and national anthem. 21. Students must not bring the fancy accessories and other 3. Social, racial or any other form of or outside, inconsiderate noise or a member of staff of Roots 17. Students must not cheat in the reputation of the college into a r m a m e n t s w i t h i n t h e harassment is dealt with strictly. parking, disregard of the school M i l l e n n i u m S c h o o l s i n examinations, assignments, disrepute through anti-social school/college premises, (For more 4. Misuse, misappropriation, theft parking code, causing litter and circumstances in which it is assessments or in course work. Any behavior either on or off details read student uniform or damage of school / college especially criminal damage to reasonable to require that such form of plagiarism shall be dealt school/college premises and must guidance SUG-001) property. private property, school signs or information be given. with firmly. abide by reasonable instructions 24. Male student must not wear cap, hat, 5. Action, likely to cause injury or to vehicles. 13. Students found violating the 18. Students must respect the property of issued by a member of the unauthorized belt, bandana, boots i m p a i r h e a l t h a n d s a f e t y 9. Disruption of, or improper school/college study time table. other people and that of the S c h o o l / C o l l e g e ' s s t a f f o r and other fancy accessories within procedures. interference with, the academic 14. Students found not wearing the school/college and its premises. administration. the school/college premises. (For 6. Action, likely to cause injury or to administrative, sporting, social or authorized school uniform. (For 19. Students must not bring illegal 22. Mobile phones are not allowed and more details please read Student impair electrical, gas and fire safety other activities of the school/college. more details please read 'Student substances onto school/college strictly forbidden within our Uniform Guidance) procedures. 10. O b s t r u c t i o n o f , i m p r o p e r Uniform Guidelines SUG-001') premises including drugs or alcohol. school/college premises and 25. Individuals bringing vehicles cars, 7. Failure to respect the rights of others interference with, the functions, 15. Students must always show respect 20. Smoking is not permitted within buildings. In case of violation of motorcycle, onto school/college

40 47 Student Code of Conduct Student Code of Conduct SCC-001 SCC-001

premises' must observe parking and speed restrictions and drive with care

42 49 International University Recognition

Cambridge international qualifications Cambridge IGCSE qualifications are universities require Cambridge are recognised across the globe. They accepted as equivalent to UK GCSEs by International AS & A Levels but some US provide learners with a passport to leading universities worldwide. and Canadian and universities success – in education, university and will accept learners with five Cambridge work. We are committed to ensuring a When applying to UK universities, it is IGCSEs at grade C or above. smooth transition for students from essential that students can communicate Cambridge Secondary 2 to the next effectively in English and are able to do Perfect IGCSE Student Profile includes stage, Cambridge Advanced, and then so in an academic environment. grades, co-curricular activities, SAT on to . Cambridge IGCSE English Language scores, community service and qualifications are recognised by a internships. It leads towards best UK NARIC, the national agency in the UK significant number of UK universities as endeavors at A Level and open the for the recognition and comparison of evidence of English language option of choosing among the best international qualifications and skills, competency for university study. universities for under graduation has carried out an independent a d m i s s i o n f o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l benchmarking study of Cambridge Many universities worldwide require a admissionsand scholarships. IGCSE and found it to be comparable to combination of Cambridge IGCSEs to the standard of UK GCSE. This means meet their entry requirements. For students can be confident that their example leading US and Canadian

51 Recognition in Pakistan

Universities in countries around the equated to the local Secondary School Conversion of Grades world including Pakistan, recognize and Certificate (SSC) and Cambridge Cambridge Grades IBCC Marks welcome Cambridge qualifications. The International A Levels to the Higher recognizes Secondary School certificate ( HSSC) . A* 90 Cambridge qualifications and provides The equivalence: A 85 equivalence to local system of education ©For Pakistani Nationals [8 GCE O in order to ensure smooth progression Level (Including five compulsory B 75 for students who choose to pursue their subjects i.e. Eng, Maths,Urdu, C 65 . Pak.Studies, Islamiyat) & 3 GCE A Level] D 55 The government body responsible for ©For Foreigners (5 GCE O Level & 3 E 45 issuing equivalence conversion is the GCE A Level) Inter Board Committee of Chairman F NA (IBCC) www.ibcc.edu.pk. Cambridge O G NA Level and Cambridge IGCSE are

53 Subject Groups

Pre Medical Pre- Engineering Humanities Eight Cambridge IGCSE/O Level Eight Cambridge IGCSE/O Level Eight Cambridge IGCSE/O Level subjects ( including English, Urdu, subjects ( including English, Urdu, subjects including English and Islamiat, Pakistan Studies, Physics, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies, Physics, Mathematics with three Cambridge Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology or Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology or International A Level subjects. Students or ICT) and three Computer Science or ICT) and three belonging to the humanities group are Cambridge International A Levels Cambridge International A Levels ( not eligible for admission into (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) engineering or medical colleges. minimum E Grade. with minimum E Grade.

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