Handbook 2017–2018

ParentInformation Handbook 2017–2018

Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Interim Head of School Welcome General Inquiries Canadian International School of Hong Kong 36 Nam Long Shan Road Aberdeen, Hong Kong Dear Parents, Phone (852) 2525 7088 I would like to extend a warm welcome to all Fax (852) 2525 7579 of our new and returning families as we begin E-mail [email protected] the 2017-2018 school year! We have an exciting year planned at Canadian International School of Important Dates Hong Kong. 2017 Aug 10 Upper School starts The purpose of the Parent Information Handbook Aug 14 Lower School starts is to provide you with a comprehensive overview of our policies and procedures. It is a handy 2018 June 8 Last day for students and teachers day-to-day reference, as well as a source of Aug 16 Upper School starts information about the philosophy underlying our Aug 20 Lower School starts curriculum and student life programmes. This year, we combined the Start of School Guide 2019 and Parent Handbook into one guide in an effort June 14 Last day for students and teachers Aug 15 Upper School starts to streamline information for parents. This Aug 19 Lower School starts handbook is updated and revised annually and is provided to all CDNIS families as a downloadable PDF on the Parent Portal and mobile app. Holidays and Breaks There is no school for students on the following days. A strong partnership between the school and 2017 our parents makes a difference in every child’s Sept 15 Professional Learning Day education as we share the responsibility for our Oct 2 – 6 Mid-Term Break 1 students’ successes. We always welcome input Oct 2 Day after National Day and suggestions from parents, so please feel Oct 5 Day after Mid-Autumn Festival free to reach out to me, your child’s teacher Oct 9 Professional Learning Day or any other staff member, if you have any Dec 14 – Jan 1 Winter Break comment or questions. 2018 Feb 15 – 23 Chinese New Year Break On behalf of our faculty and staff, I would like to Feb 26 Professional Learning Day wish you all a wonderful school year ahead. Mar 30 – Apr 6 Spring Break May 1 Labour Day David Baird May 22 Buddha’s Birthday Sept 25 Day after Mid-Autumn Festival Interim Head of School Oct 1 National Day of PRC Oct 15 – 19 Mid-Term Break Oct 22 Professional Learning Day Dec 14 – Jan 4 Winter Break

2019 Feb 4 – 8 Chinese New Year Break Feb 11 Professional Learning Day Apr 5 Ching Ming Festival Apr 15 – 19 Spring Break Apr 22 Easter Monday Apr 23 Professional Learning Day May 1 Labour Day May 13 Buddha’s Birthday June 7 Dragon Boat Festival Table of Contents

Welcome Vision, Mission and Values 4 Governance and Leadership 5 Hours of Operation 6 Coming to School 6 Contact Us 8 School Communications 8

Start Of School Start of School – Pre Reception - Reception 10 Start of School – Prep 12 Start of School – Grade 1 13 Start of School – G1 to G6 14 Start of School – G7 to G12 14 New Students and Parents – Events 16 Language Placement for New Students 16 New Student and Parents – Information 17 Uniform 18 2 Bus Registration 20 School Fee Structure (2017/2018) 20 1:1 MacBook and iPad Programme 20

Learning Learning Overview 22 International Baccalaureate Programme 22 Primary Years Programme 24 Middle Years Programme 26 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test 27 Diploma Programme 28 CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG Ontario Secondary School Programme 29 Further Learning Information for MYP and DP 31 Chinese Studies 34 Creativity, Action, Service 35 Guidance and Career Education 36 Digital Learning 37 Libraries 42

Daily Life At CDNIS Class Times 44 Arrival and Dismissal 44 Bussing 45 Removing Students During School 48 Absences and Leave 48 Contacting Your Child 49 Visiting the School 49 School Lunches 49 Uniform Policy 50 Electronic Devices 53 Lost and Found 53 Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Health, Wellbeing & Safety Medical Forms 54 Student Health Policy 54 Fever and Mask Policy 55 High Medical Alerts 55 Medication at School 56 Lifts and Lift Passes 56 Crutches and Wheelchairs 56 Emergencies 57 School Closures 57 Student Security Access Cards 59 Insurance 60 Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs 60 Anti-Bullying 60

Administrative Information & Policies School Fees 62 Photo Policy 62 Tutoring Policy 63 Environmental Policy 63 Letters of Recommendation 63 Lower School Field Trip Fees 64 End-of-Year Checkout Procedures 65

Lower School Student Life Staggered and Half-Day Entry 66 Expectations of Students 66 General Policies 67 3

Upper School Student Life Code of Conduct 68 Academic Honesty Policy 69 Late Submission of Assignments Policy 70 Missed Test / Exam 71 Special Educational Needs 71 Upper School Student Council 73

Student Life Programmes Athletics 74 Arts 76 After School Activities 79 School Clubs 81

Just For Parents Parent Code of Conduct 82 Parent ID Cards 84 Parent Directory 84 Parent Email 84 School Wifi 84 Parent Use of Facilities 85 Class Parents 85 Classroom Celebrations 86 Gifts for Staff 87 Canadian International School Parent Association (CISPA) 88

2017/18 School Calendar 89 1:1 MacBook Insurance Plan 90 Welcome

Vision, Mission and Values

VISION STATEMENT To inspire excellence, cultivate character, and empower engagement locally and globally. CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG MISSION STATEMENT CDNIS is a school united by the joy of learning, excellence in achievement and development of character. We will inspire academic and personal growth in our students by encouraging inquiry, stimulating creativity and innovation, embracing cross- cultural and global perspectives, and fostering meaningful participation and service.

To guide our work in achieving our Vision & Mission, CDNIS values: Responsibility Integrity Respect Critical Thinking Leadership Open Mindedness Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Governance and Leadership

Board of Governors As a private, non-profit organization, CDNIS is managed under the direction of a volunteer Board of Governors. The Board plays a key role in managing a series of internal committees that review and develop policy related to issues including education, information technology, finance and administration and fundraising, amongst others.

Chair Godwin Hwa [email protected] Governors Cora Chan [email protected] Paul Chong [email protected] Isabella Ho [email protected] James Kwan [email protected] Philip Lam [email protected] Brian Lau [email protected] Michael Lee [email protected] Sunny Lee [email protected] John Lindfors [email protected] Tamiko Lippit [email protected] Brandon Liu [email protected] Jeffrey Ng [email protected] Evan Thorpe [email protected] Carrie Willis [email protected] Kwan-In Li, Members Representative [email protected] 5

Senior Administrators

Interim Head of School David Baird [email protected] Upper School Principal Tim Kaiser [email protected] Lower School Principal Helen Kelly [email protected] Upper School Vice Principals David Butler [email protected] Barbara Dacho [email protected] Lower School Vice Principals Rob Grantham [email protected] Lisa Kipfer [email protected] DJ MacPherson [email protected] Director of Chinese Studies Penny Pan [email protected] Director of Business Administration Eunice Tan [email protected] Hours of Operation

7:30am to 5pm General Administration Office Monday through Friday (9/F) Summer Hours: 8:30am to 4pm 7:50am to 10:20am Pre Reception and Reception Class (arrive at school with other Bus departure 10:30am AM section full-day students)

11:50am to 2:20pm Pre Reception and Reception Class (arrive at school between Bus departure 2:35pm PM section 11:30am and 11:50am) Preparatory to Grade 6 7:50am to 2:20pm Bus departure 2:35pm Grade 7 to 10 7:45am to 2:25pm Bus departure 2:35pm Grade 11 to 12 7:45am to 2:45pm Bus departure 3pm Early Dismissal Days Dismissal 11am Bus departure 11:10am

Coming to School

Location Canadian International School of Hong Kong 36 Nam Long Shan Road Aberdeen Hong Kong

6 Public Transport The school is located a short walk (10-15 minutes) from the Wong Chuk Hang MTR station, the Wong Chuk Hang bus terminus and the Sham Wan Road Public Transport Terminus.

Citybus 48 Wah Fu Estate to Sham Wan Citybus 71P Central Pier via Pokfulam to Wong Chuk Hang Citybus 72A Causeway Bay to Wong Chuk Hang Citybus 75 Exchange Square to Sham Wan Citybus 78 Wong Chuk Hang Estate Citybus 97A Lei Tung Estate/Main Street Ap Lei Chau to Sham Wan CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG Cross Harbour Bus 107 Kowloon Bay via Wah Kwai to Wong Chuk Hang Cross Harbour Bus 973P Tsim Sha Tsui (Mody Road) to Sham Wan

Please visit www.nwstbus.com.hk for more information.

Green Minibus 29 Ap Lei Chau Estate to Sham Wan Green Minibus 59 Kennedy Town Station to Sham Wan Green Minibus 59A Sham Wan to Aberdeen Centre

Please visit www.16seats.net/eng for more information.

Taxis must use different entrances at CDNIS during pickup and drop off times. Please see the “Arrival and Dismissal” section for more information.

Parking Parking is extremely limited at CDNIS, and police actively patrol Nam Long Shan Road for parking infractions. We encourage parents to avoid taking private cars to school to minimize Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

traffic congestion and pollution. If you must drive to school, there are public parking options in the neighbourhood at the following locations:

Aberdeen Marina Club 8 Shum Wan Road Broadview Court Public Car Park 11 Shum Wan Road Jumbo Court Public Car Park 3 Welfare Road One Island South Car Park 2 Heung Yip Road South Wave Court Public Car Park 3 Shum Wan Road

No Idling Parents or drivers waiting in vehicles by the school should avoid idling their engines, in compliance with the Hong Kong Motor Vehicle Idling Ordinance that has been effect since 2011. Vehicle exhaust also endangers the health of school community members whose classrooms are close to the road. Traffic Wardens who patrol Nam Long Shan Road issue tickets for idling cars.

Sham Wan Road Staircase For passengers letting off at the Sham Wan Public Transport Terminus or for those parking at Broadview Court, there is the option of accessing the school via the Sham Wan Road staircase. Access to the main entrance to the school via the staircase is a very long climb (396 stairs!), so it is best used between 7am to 8:10am, and 1:50pm to 5pm when the 2/F doors to the school are open – about a third of the way up the staircase. On early dismissal days, the doors are open 10:30am to 12:30am. Contact Us

General Enquiries Admissions Enquiries Employment Opportunities Phone: (852) 2525 7088 Phone: (852) 2240 6363 Fax: (852) 2577 3959 Fax: (852) 2525 7579 Fax: (852) 2580 2462 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Account Enquiries Alumni Affairs OneDoor Phone: (852) 2525 7088 Phone: (852) 2240 6387 Phone: (852) 2525 7088 ext 555 Fax: (852) 2525 7579 Fax: (852) 2525 7579 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Service Providers

School Bus School Uniform Services Sun Bus Limited Uniform Station Limited Phone: (852) 3897 8895 Room 502 Fax: (852) 2744 5462 Phone: (852) 2240-6388 (campus) Website: www.sunbus.com.hk Fax: (852) 2580 5226 (campus) Email: [email protected] Opening hours: 8am-4pm, M/W/F Attention: Ruby Ng Location: 2/F Will Strong Development Building School Meal Services 59 Parkes Street, Jordan, Kowloon Maxim’s Catering Services Phone: (852) 2523 2517 (shop) or Phone: (852) 2240 6052 or (852) 2240 6053 (852) 2873 3006 (office) Website: www.maximscatering.com.hk (ordering) Fax: (852) 2526 4455 E-mail: [email protected] Attention: Alexander Nowak-Solinsk, Store Manager MacHub (Apple Product Services) Senco-Masslink Phone: (852) 2511 5760 (office) or 8 (852) 2240 6377 (technician) Attention: Ken Li

School Communications

CDNIS is a busy place, so staying abreast of events and activities is an essential task for every member of the community. Read on to learn how the school communicates with parents.

Parent Email Every CDNIS parent is provided with their own, unique CDNIS email address which is for CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG communication with the school and other CDNIS parents. This system ensures that all parents have an email account that is current, accurate, and functional. All school information is sent to the CDNIS email account and can be accessed anytime and anywhere.

Parent Portal All parents have access to the Parent Portal. Details regarding account information, progress reports, student medical forms, parent contact details and more are located behind the Parent Portal. Parents can access the Parent Portal via the main school website.

Parent Contact Information To help facilitate communication between parents for playdates, class events and more, ALL parents need to log into the Parent Portal, review/update their contact details and allow other CDNIS parents to view their details.

Once you log into the Parent Portal, please click on Profile Update > Contact > Info > Update – and follow the steps from there. Parents can select to show as much or as little contact information as they would like, but we do encourage parents to show at least one parent mobile number and email address. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Flash The school newsletter, Flash, is emailed to all parents’ via the CDNIS email account system every Monday at 8am. It is also posted and archived to the main school website and mobile app. Parents are encouraged to read this weekly newsletter as it contains vital details about school-wide activities such as curriculum nights, parent information sessions, university visits, student performances and more.

CDNIS Mobile App The CDNIS app is a convenient way to access school updates and information, including the Flash, social media, events, school calendars, brochures, urgent messages and school contact details. The app is free and will be available in August for Apple and Android devices.

SMS The school has a Short Messaging Service (SMS) for limited purposes: to pass messages along to specific subsets of our parent community (eg. parents in a specific grade or class). The SMS is sent to the parent’s mobile number, so please ensure the school has your current mobile number on record.

School Blogs All Lower School teachers maintain class blogs that are updated weekly. These blogs are homeroom specific and contain important details regarding you child’s learning, including home learning assignments. The nurse also maintains the Health Blog which features news and announcements regarding any health-related issue at the school. Parents are asked to check these blogs once a week, or can sign up to receive push notifications from the blogs regularly.

Moodle All Upper School teachers use Moodle (US Virtual Classrooms) as a gateway to digital resources and to support teaching, including use of Google Educational Apps and other Web 9 2 interactions. This provides each student with access to materials, submission points and communications that extend the classroom. This is also important for students when reviewing or when absent from class.

Website The school website is the clearinghouse for information about the school, including curriculum, facilities, athletics, admissions and more. This is the ideal place for new or prospective parents to discover Canadian International School of Hong Kong. From here, you will also be able to access the Lower School and Upper School websites, and gain valuable insight into these programmes.

Social Media You can check out our community in action on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. Photo albums, videos, links and news is posted daily. Visit our social media channels regularly to see what goes on at CDNIS on a daily basis.

Telephone (852) 2525 7088 If you have any inquiry, you can also call us on our general office line. The hours of service are Monday to Friday, 7:30am-5pm. Start Of School

Start of School – Pre Reception - Reception

The Pre Reception and Reception Programmes follow the philosophy and guidelines of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning. The natural curiosity of young children is stimulated as they take an active role in the educational process, exploring their environment to pursue inquiries and make discoveries. Concepts are explored through four units of inquiry, which are developmentally appropriate, significant, challenging and engaging for the children. There are also opportunities

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG for parents to be partners in their child’s learning through classroom parent days, Student Led Learning Reviews and Curriculum Night. We encourage you to participate and become involved in the school community. Event dates are provided on our school website and your class blog.

Play is a central component of the programmes. Play provides the best context for children to learn about themselves and the world around them. Using well-chosen materials, your child will develop understanding, skills and knowledge in a positive, caring and safe environment. Activities will provide for a balance of self-selected and teacher-initiated play, which will allow opportunities for social interaction and creative expression.

The first day of school can be an anxious time for parents. Please be assured that the school staff is very experienced and will provide comprehensive support for your child. The following are some guidelines to help start the school year positively and to make the transition easier for you and your child. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Arrival and Hours of Operation: Children traveling to school by car should be brought to their classrooms on the 9/F by the parent/helper (after 7:30am or 11:30am). Children taking the school bus will be brought to the classroom by the bus mother. Name tags will be given to the children upon arrival in the classroom.

• Pre Reception and Reception Class (am section) – 7:50am to 10:20am Arrive at school with other full-day students. Bus departure at 10:30am. • Pre Reception and Reception Class (pm section) – 11:50am to 2:20pm Arrive at school between 11:30am and 11:50am. Bus departure at 2:35pm.

Washroom Your child will be required to use the toilet independently. Please work on this at home in the weeks preceding the start of school. We understand that accidents may happen, so please keep a clean change of clothes, including underwear and socks, in a plastic bag inside their school bag at all times.

Snack Please send a nutritious snack to school. We strongly discourage cookies and treat type foods. 11 Small sandwiches, crackers, fruit and vegetables are always appropriate. Please ensure that your child is able to open and close their snack containers. A small easy-to-open water bottle should also be included. Again, please ensure that your child’s name is clearly written on their snack container and water bottle.

Music and Movement Class Day The Early Years have the wonderful opportunity to have PE and Performing Arts combined together into a class called Music and Movement. Twice a week students will attend this class which focuses on creative, age-appropriate learning experiences through music and movement. On Music and Movement class days, students wear their house shirt and black school shorts/ sweatpants (school P.E. uniform). Once school has started, your child will be assigned to a “house” and will wear the designated house t-shirt. As in the past, brothers and sisters will be placed in the same house.

Personal Items Please label all items of clothing and personal belongings with your child’s full name and class.

Toys and Money Children are discouraged from bringing toys and jewelry to school unless requested by the teacher. Your child may need to bring money to school from time to time. Please make sure it is in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name and class and placed in the zipper pouch provided by the school.

Communication Your child will be given a zipper pouch, which will be used to carry communication letters, notes and a communications booklet between home and school. Please check this pouch daily and ensure it is brought back to school each day. Please use this booklet and/or email to communicate with us. Classroom specific information is posted each Friday on the class blogs. Please be sure to check the classroom blog on a regular basis.

Weather Warnings There will be no classes for Pre Reception and Reception students when the Typhoon 3 or Red Rain signals are hoisted. School closures are posted on the main school website and CDNIS mobile app.

Open House The Open House visit is the first part of the settling-in process. All students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend and meet the teachers, view the classroom and meet some of your child’s classmates. Please join us for the Open House on Friday, August 11 between 8am and 12pm.

Staggered Entry CDNIS uses a staggered entry transition for all Pre Reception and Reception students. Staggered entry starts on Monday, August 14 when half of each Pre Reception and Reception class attends school. Why use a staggered entry? This allows for students to attend and settle into school in small groups through the first week. Staggered entry respects the different needs and experiences of all children and families beginning school. It assists children in their adjustment to school, allowing teachers and classroom assistants to get to know the children in a more relaxed atmosphere. It also allows teachers a better opportunity to recognize any children that may need help adjusting to the transition and provide that extra support as needed.

During staggered entry, children will be organized into two groups. You will be advised by e-mail in early August of your child’s assigned staggered entry group. 12 AM Class times: 7:50am – 10:20am PM Class times: 11:50am – 2:20pm

• Group 1: Students attend school on Monday, August 14 & Wednesday, August 16 • Group 2: Students attend school on Tuesday, August 15 & Thursday, August 17 • Normal school schedule resumes on Friday, August 18 – all students will attend school on Friday.

Be assured that your child will not miss any curriculum or be disadvantaged in any way by the staggered entry process. In addition, please be advised that children will not be marked absent

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG for days on which they are not at school in the first week. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at 2525 7088.

Start of School – Prep

For many students, the Prep programme is their first full-day school experience. To support the transition from half day to full day programmes, Prep students will come to school in the morning and depart at 11:30am each day for the first week of school beginning Monday, August 14. The full day programme for Prep students will start the week of August 21-25.

In our experience, a half-day entry on return to school has proven to be a highly successful approach in supporting children with transition and change. This is a key transition strategy for Prep students and respects the different needs and experiences of all children and families beginning school. It also allows teachers to better recognize any children that may need help adjusting to the transition and provide that extra support as needed. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at 2525 7088. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Start of School – Grade 1

Grade 1 students will attend Orientation Week from August 14-18. This initiative is designed to ease student transition into Grade 1 and promote the development of teacher/student relationships in the classroom. During this week, all students will spend the morning settling into classroom routines and will be dismissed at 11:30am. Each day, five students from each homeroom will remain at school for lunch and the afternoon with their homeroom teacher and educational assistant (EA).

The purpose of Grade 1 Orientation Week is to provide students with an opportunity to spend quality time developing a relationship with their homeroom teacher, EA and a small group of classmates. It also provides teachers with an opportunity to get to know your child as a person and a learner.

On the day that your child is scheduled to remain at school, you will be invited to join him/her for lunch with your child’s teacher and EA. Class lists are not yet available, so details about the date your child will spend his/her full day will be communicated to you in early August. Please plan for childcare for the other four afternoons during the week of August 14-18.

If your child will be taking the school bus, please ensure you register with the bus company prior to start of school. In order for Orientation Week to run smoothly, we will provide a list to the bus company of those students who will remain at school each afternoon. The bus routing, for this week only, will be different than the rest of the school year. Thanks for your patience and care in having your child picked up at the designated spots.

If your child is picked up by private car, it will be up to you to make arrangements for

Orientation Week. We are looking forward to a wonderful year of learning with you and your 13 child and thank you in advance for your support and participation. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at 2525 7088. Start of School – G1 to G6

Open House The Open House visit is the first part of the settling-in process. All Lower School students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend and meet the teachers, view the classroom and meet some of your child’s classmates. Please join us for the Open House on Friday, August 11 at the following times:

• G1 and G2 (8am – 12pm) • G3-G6 (12pm – 3pm)

Parent Contact Information and Class Lists The school does not share parent contact information (including “class lists”) with class parents. To help facilitate communication between parents for class events, playdates and more, all parents need to log into the Parent Portal, review/update their contact details and allow other CDNIS parents to view their details. Please see page 5 for further instructions on accessing the Parent Portal.

Start of School – G7 to G12

Course Selections and Registration G9-12 The Course Sequencing Chart on the Upper School website provides a listing of current courses, including descriptions and prerequisites. Students unfamiliar with the courses and requirements should consult the chart prior to registering for courses. Guidance counsellors are available from August 8 (by appointment only) to discuss course choices. 14

The Upper School website also provides information about timetables, resources, policies, awards & activities, and leadership team contacts.

G11 IB Diploma Programme Retreat At the start of the two-year IB Diploma Programme, students have a two-day retreat at the beginning of the school year to build a sense of community and shared vision amongst G11 students. They will also be introduced to the importance of goal setting, year-long planning, study skills and other aspects pertinent to the DP such as the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge Essay. Further details about the retreat and the permission form can be found on CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG the Upper School website.

Alternatively, please scan the QR code for the permission form. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

If you have any questions, please contact the Upper School Principal, Mr. Tim Kaiser, or Upper School Vice Principal, Mr. David Butler or Upper School Vice Principal, Mrs. Barbara Dacho.

Security Access Control System G7-9 For security access control purpose, all G7-9 students are required to use their registered Octopus Cards when they enter the School, leave the campus for activities such as field trips and PE classes, re-enter after such activities and when they leave the campus after school. Students may bring their own Octopus Card or purchase a CDNIS customized Octopus Card and register it at OneDoor. Specifically, Grade 7 and new Grade 8-9 students can register their Octopus Cards at OneDoor on August 10-11 from 7:30am – 4pm.

New Students and Parents – Events

The CDNIS community has organized some events to welcome new parents and students. We hope to see you at them, which will allow us to get to know you as well.

AUG Orientation for New Upper School Parents and Students 9 (9:30am – 1:20pm)

Parents Session (LLAC Theatre) Please meet in the LLAC Theatre by 9:30am. Members of the Senior Leadership Team and other Upper School staff will host the session.

G7-G8 Students New students are to meet at the 9/F Lobby by 9:30am. Junior Student Ambassadors will take the new G7-8 students to their Mandarin placement assessments in the Chinese Cultural Centre. 15

• 9:35am – 10:40am Chinese Placement Assessment • 10:45am – 11:35am JSA Activities (Gym & 7/F) • 11:40am – 12:10pm Lunch in 12/F Cafeteria • 12:15pm – 12:45pm JSA Activites (6-7/F) • 12:45pm – 2pm LTT Session (7/F) • 2pm Students meet with parents and go home (6/F Cafeteria)

G9-G11 Students New students are to meet in the 9/F Lobby. Student Ambassadors (SA) will take new G9-11 students to their Mandarin placement assessments in room the Chinese Cultural Centre.

• 9:35am – 10:40am Chinese Placement Assessment • 10:45am – 11am Guidance Team Welcome & Introduction Handing out of Timetables (if applicable) • 11:10am – 12:10pm USSC Welcome and talk SA & New Student partnering Tour of relevant school areas (Classrooms, Library, LLAC, Gym, Swimming Pool, Mac Hub, 9/F Offices, OneDoor, Uniform Store, 7/F Bus Pickup) • 12:10pm – 12:45pm Lunch in the 3/F Student Area (SA and new students) • 12:45pm – 2:00pm LTT Session (7/F) • 2:00pm Students meet with parents and go home (9/F) • 2:05pm onward Guidance Team available in 510 for individual meetings

Please complete the CDNIS Upper School New Parent/Student Orientation – Online Registration Form by Friday, July 28 if you wish to attend. AUG Learning & Teaching Technology Orientation 9 (12:45pm – 2pm, Room 707 for New Upper School Students ONLY) Please ensure you have ordered the appropriate laptop and bring it with you if received. Students will be introduced to the use of Apple laptops and software as they pertain to school use. Contact John Turner at [email protected] if you will not be in Hong Kong for this orientation or if you have any related questions. G4 students will go through the grade level orientation after school begins. New G5-G6 students will be contacted by LTT once school starts.

AUG 11 Lower School Open House Families have an opportunity to meet their child’s teacher and find answers to questions about school uniforms, school buses, school lunches, and living in Hong Kong.

Open House is a come and go event as follows: Pre Reception, Reception, Prep, G1 & G2 (8am – 12pm) G3, G4, G5 and G6 (12pm – 3pm) After School Activities, Late Registration For Late Registration and Information, please contact the Activities Department at the Help Desk on Friday, August 11 (8am – 12pm at the 9/F Main Lobby)

AUG 18 ’Survival 101’ Orientation – for New Lower School Parents Join us for breakfast at 8am in the Leo Lee Performing Arts Centre (LLAC), and learn about the excellent programmes CDNIS offers. You will be introduced to the Lower School Leadership Team along with others who are important to your child’s transition to CDNIS. By the time the orientation is finished at 11am, you will have been introduced to all the staff and details you will 16 need to know to make this a smooth transition.

Please complete the CDNIS “Survival 101” Orientation for Lower School New Parents - Online Registration Form by Friday, July 28 if you wish to attend.

Language Placement for New Students

Mandarin New students in G2-G12 (G9-11 students who will take Chinese in this academic year) having

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG prior academic knowledge of Chinese need to take a Mandarin class placement assessment at CDNIS in the Chinese Cultural Centre. Please see below chart for CDNIS Mandarin Course Structure. Information on the different streams and levels can be found via this link or visit the Chinese Studies website.

AUG 9 Upper School Placement Assessment (9:35am – 10:40am)

AUG 11 Lower School Placement Assessment (12pm – 1pm) Questions about the Mandarin Programme can be sent to Director of Chinese Studies, Ms. Penny Pan at [email protected].

New Student and Parents – Information

Moving schools is a big deal for children and parents too! For some it can be an intimidating experience. Together, we can ease any insecurities your child/children may have about starting at a new school by ensuring there are support structures in place on the first day. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Before the first day of school, there are some strategies you can put in place early on at home:

• Involve them in the Process Empowering your child by including them in the process will alleviate any anxiety they may be feeling about the change. If possible, arrange for a tour of the school beforehand and attend Open House together. Older children might appreciate the opportunity to follow their schedule and young ones may just need to see their new environment with their own eyes.

• Seek New Knowledge Together Seek the positive about the change. Go through the New Student Package together, visit the website for facts and photographs, lists of interesting classes, extracurricular activities and sports activities, and have a look at past publications such as the yearbook and prospectus and Spotlight magazine.

• Meet Future Friends Start socializing early on. One way to connect to new friends is by using the Parent Portal. Through this domain, you have access to the parent community. Make contact with other students in the year group and invite someone over for a playdate. Socializing at home one- on-one can be less threatening for children. Future friends are everywhere. Sign your child up for summer camps and classes at CDNIS. They’ll feel less nervous on the first day if they see some familiar faces. Young children may need help meeting new friends, so through role-play rehearse the dialogue your child may need when engaging with new friends.

• Communicate Remind your children about other “firsts” they have experienced in their lives and how well they handled them. Find opportunities to talk about successes they have experienced and the advantages of taking that first step — like meeting a new friend or learning a new skill. This 17 will build confidence and remind them that taking risks can pay off.

Be patient. Children are extremely adaptable, but it may take a period of time for the transition to happen, to the point where they are settled and comfortable. Be patient. If there is concern about your child’s transition to CDNIS, please speak to one of our school counsellors; however, odds are he or she will adjust just fine.

Whether your child is worried about making new friends, losing touch with old ones, or simply finding their locker on the first day of school, you can help. Be an active communicator by asking questions and listening.

Get Involved in the School There are many ways to get involved in the school. If you’re able to volunteer in the classroom, you’ll get to know the teacher and your child’s classmates. Networking with other parents can be a great way to meet other kids, too, and to feel a part of the CDNIS community.

What Happens on the First Day of School? • Parents of new students in Pre Reception to G2 are permitted to accompany their child/ children on the bus for the first week of school. However, parents must wait until all students and staff are seated first. You will need to pay HKD$50 if you are travelling from HK Island or HKD$100 from Kowloon side, for a one-way journey.

• In order to identify new students in Prep to G2, a name-tag will be provided during Open House. Please ensure your child wears his or her name-tag for the first day. Pre Reception & Reception students will not require a name-tag as the bus mothers and/ or parents will escort them directly to their homerooms. • Lower School teachers will greet new students upon arrival on the 7/F and 9/F with grade level signs. Students should find the teacher holding their grade level sign. Teachers will escort new student groups to their respective playground. When it’s time for classes to begin, teachers will escort the students to their homerooms.

• Throughout the week, teachers will ensure new students are familiar with key areas including the cafeterias, play areas, single subject classes, school nurse, etc. They will also visit emergency evacuation routes and exit points.

• Homeroom teachers will match new students with a ‘buddy’ who will spend free time with them and show them around the school. New students will attend a pizza lunch during the first full week of school at which they are welcome to bring a ‘buddy’.

• For morning and lunch breaks, all students will be taken to their respective cafeterias where routines will be modeled.

• At the conclusion of the school day our Class Teachers, Educational Assistants and Bus Moms will assist all students to find their buses or meet parents/helpers who have private pick up arrangements.

Uniform

All students are required to wear the school uniform supplied by Uniform Station, the school uniform supplier. The on-campus shop will open according to the following schedule:

August 7, 8, 9 (10am – 4pm) 18 To improve the back to school uniform purchasing process, the CDNIS Uniform Shop relocates all services to the 3/F small gym for the week before school starts. Students will be able to try on and purchase items in the small gym during this time period. Payment can only be made by cash, cheque or EPS (Hong Kong debit cards).

August 10, 11 (8am – 4pm) Parents/students can go to the 3/F small gym to try on and purchase uniforms. Payments can only be made by cash, cheque or EPS (Hong Kong debit cards).

August 14, 15, 16 (8am – 4pm)

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG Purchases can be made at the Uniform Shop, located in Room 502 on the 5/F, accessible by Elevator 1.

Regular opening hours from August 17 onwards (8am – 4pm) Monday, Wednesday and Friday (open) Tuesday and Thursday (closed)

Uniforms should be worn in compliance with the School Uniform Policy. Skirts must not be shorter than 10cm (4”) above the knee. Students are required to wear 50% BLACK shoes except during physical education classes or scheduled recess periods.

School Uniform Shop on-campus, Room 502. Telephone: 2240 6388 Payment by cash, cheque and EPS

The Jordan shop will be open for the whole month of August from Monday to Saturday 10am – 6pm, and Sunday 11am – 6pm. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Normal trading days and hours at Jordan are Monday to Saturday 10am – 6pm, closed on Sunday and resume as of Friday, September 1.

Uniform Station 2/F, Will Strong Development Building 59 Parkes Street Jordan, Kowloon Telephone: 2523 2517 Fax: 2526 4455

Scan the following QR codes for the Uniform Ordering Forms:

Pre Reception to G2 Pre Reception to G2 G3 to G6 Summer Summer Uniform Form Winter Uniform Form Uniform Form

G3 to G6 Winter G7 to G12 Summer & Uniform Form Winter Uniform Form Bus Registration Registration for the school bus service for existing students, via the Sun Bus Limited (Sun Bus) webpage should be completed by Wednesday, June 15 to ensure service is arranged for your child(ren) on the first day of school. Sun Bus will continue to accept registrations throughout the year provided there is space on the route requested.

Consult the Route List for pick-up locations and prices. Families new to the school should create a login account and register on the Sun Bus webpage no later than the due date.

All bus service enquiries should be directed to Sun Bus Limited. Telephone: 3897 8895 or by email at [email protected].

*Please be reminded that there is no parking available at the school. A map of public parking garages near the school is available on the CDNIS mobile app. Parent volunteers are welcome to use the school bus service but MUST sign-up for a volunteer bus pass from the school office.

NOTE: Priority for seating is given to students, staff and volunteers. Parents who are not volunteering must find alternate transportation to the school if seating is not available on the bus.

Parent-made changes to bus drop off or car pick up Please note that any change made by parents to your child’s bus schedule or pick up must be communicated ONE DAY PRIOR to the bus company and your child’s teacher or educational assistant by email or phone.

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Tuition fees for the first term and the Capital Levy are due on Friday, June 30. We ask that you settle any outstanding fees as soon as possible. All students must be covered by the Annual Capital Levy or Capital Debenture.

Invoices and Statements CDNIS has moved to a more eco-friendly approach in invoicing and account statements by placing them in your NetClassroom account in the Parent Portal. Please remember to login and check your statements frequently to stay current on charges, payments, and account balances for your children. New parents will receive a login from OneDoor over the summer. Please CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG contact OneDoor if you don’t receive one by then, or if you cannot login.

For those who must have a paper copy of your invoices/statements, please notify the Accounts Department. By default, these documents will be posted to your online account, from where they can also be printed or even downloaded to your own computer.

1:1 MacBook and iPad Programme

CDNIS is an Apple school. The use of an iPad and MacBook is a core feature of our school’s learning and teaching experience. All students in Grade 1, 2 and 3 will use their own iPad, while students in Grades 4 to 12 will use their own MacBook.

The iPad and MacBook is purchased individually by parents through a partner supplier to ensure personal ownership and high levels of systematic support; both key factors in ensuring such a programme achieves the highest learning outcomes possible. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

The academic year sees the recommendation of the following Apple iPad or MacBook device for students:

• iPad Air 2 128GB • MacBook Pro 13 inch: 2.0GHz 8GB RAM 256GB HardDrive, 2 thunderbolt ports

The required AppleCare Services is essential to ensuring the continual educational experience by extending the default 1-year coverage to 3-years. MacBook repair services are provided at the MacHub (an on-site MacBook service center). Additionally, with the cooperation of Zurich Insurance, additional insurance can be acquired to further protect your investment. This has to be completed within the first 3 weeks of acquiring a new MacBook.

Detailed information of the 1:1 iPad and MacBook programmes Scan QR code for the and online ordering procedures can be found via this link or on Insurance Plan and the OneDoor website. Enrollment Form Parents of new students who plan to order a MacBook with our vendor (Senco-Masslink) should make their purchase before June 30 to ensure the iPad/MacBook orders are processed, software is added, and are delivered in time for the commencement of the new school year. The summer months are also the time where everyone in the region is ordering. Ordering through a reseller will guarantee that you will get the latest model. If you have any questions regarding ordering, please use Senco Masslink’s contact information provided on the online ordering portal. Please note that Senco-Masslink cannot guarantee that orders received after June 30 can be processed before the start of the school term. 21

Families who plan to use a pre-owned Macbook need to contact the IT department at 2240 6328 or via email at [email protected] with their model and purchase year to confirm the compatibility of the hardware and software. If approved, students can bring their Macbook to OneDoor at the beginning of the new academic year for re-imaging. The 3-year AppleCare Protection Programme coverage will be required for those who have their MacBooks for less than 12-months. Pre-owners need to purchase this special coverage and the MacBook plastic hardcover (G4-G6) at Senco-MassLink. This is required to be able to use the Senco-MassLink run MacHub Support Centre services.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the LTT Department at [email protected] for more information at anytime. Learning

Learning Overview

Canadian International School is considered a “through train” IB school in that it offers all three of the most commonly offered IB programmes: The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). CDNIS students from Prep to Grade 6 are PYP students; students from Grades 7-10 are MYP students; and students in Grades 11 and 12 are DP students.

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG In addition, students in Grades 9-12 are enrolled simultaneously in the Ontario (Canada) Secondary School Diploma and they achieve credits towards completing this diploma as they complete the MYP programme in Grades 9 and 10 and complete the DP in Grades 11 and 12. CDNIS students graduate with two diplomas: the DP from the International Baccalaureate and the OSSD from Ontario.

International Baccalaureate Programme

The Canadian International School’s vision is to inspire excellence, cultivate character, and empower engagement locally and globally. It is a driver that fits closely, both in practice and end goal, with the values of the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB). Forward-looking attributes such as being principled, open-minded, risk-taking and caring, are learning outcomes for the 21st century. As an IB World School, CDNIS is engaged at every level to offer an education that prepares young people for global citizenship in a rapidly changing world.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme is widely regarded as the international currency of education. Research shows that students who graduate from IB programs are Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

more likely than their peers to succeed in higher education. Advanced standing, course credits, scholarships and other admissions-related benefits are among the advantages for IB graduates at many universities worldwide.

We encourage all parents to learn more about the programme by visiting the IB website: www.ibo.org.

IB Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

The IB Learner Profile The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

Inquirers We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life. 23 Knowledgeable We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

Thinkers We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Principled We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Open-Minded We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

Caring We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. Risk-Takers We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Balanced We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

Reflective We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

CDNIS believes that these attributes—and others like them—help all members of the CDNIS community to become responsible members of local, national and global communities. These definitions are commonly used at CDNIS by staff and students.

Primary Years Programme

The Lower School implemented the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in April 2009. The PYP is the curriculum framework used from Pre Reception to Grade 6 and focuses on the development of the whole child.

24 Students in the 21st century are faced with the challenge of learning about an interconnected world where knowledge is constantly developing. The IB PYP prepares students to be active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.

Recognizing that knowledge is not static, the PYP seeks to uncover enduring understandings through a concept driven, inquiry-based curriculum framework. Important features of this framework are the explicit teaching of transdisciplinary skills, the development of personal attitudes and student engagement in self-initiated, responsible action.

The Written Curriculum

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG A distinctive feature of the IB PYP is the six transdisciplinary themes focusing on issues that have meaning for, and are important to, all of us:

• Who we are • Where we are in place and time • How we express ourselvesw • How the world works • How we organize ourselves • Sharing the planet

The programme offers a balance between learning about or through the subject areas, and learning beyond them. These six themes of global significance create a transdisciplinary framework that allows students to go beyond the confines of learning within subject areas.

The Taught Curriculum The transdisciplinary themes provide the framework for developing rigorous investigations into important ideas that require a high level of involvement on the part of students. These inquiries are substantial, in-depth and usually last for several weeks. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

The Assessed Curriculum Assessment is an integral part of the PYP, enhancing learning and providing opportunities for students to reflect on what they know, understand and can do. Teacher feedback provides the guidance, the tools and the incentive for students to become more competent, more skillful and better at understanding how to learn.

Programme of Inquiry It is a requirement of the IB that all PYP schools have a coherent, articulated Programme of Inquiry (POI) providing an overview of the Units of Inquiry taught in each grade level. Prep to Grade 6 implement six Units of Inquiry each year whereas Pre Reception and Reception implement four. Such a programme allows for a balanced inclusion of the subject areas: languages, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts and personal social and physical education (PSPE), while highlighting the transdisciplinary nature of the PYP.

Home Learning in the Lower School In the Lower School at CDNIS we believe a rigorous, balanced and well delivered academic programme can be enhanced with purposeful, relevant home learning opportunities for students. We use the term “home learning” as opposed to the more traditional “homework,” in order to clarify our vision and expectation that tasks completed outside of the classroom serve to support, complement, and individualize the classroom programme, while also providing opportunities for other worthwhile engagement in activities for students that may not be related directly to school work.

We believe that after a full day at school our students benefit from family time, play time, and other non-curricular means through which children grow and develop. As a result, home learning can take many forms, and is not onerous in terms of time commitment during the Lower School years. Home learning may include material covered in class, or unfamiliar material specifically designed to prepare students for upcoming lessons. Home learning may 25 also be practising an instrument, taking on new responsibilities at home, developing an art or creative skill, or other relevant and enjoyable means of broadening the opportunities and exposure our students have to both academic and other areas of learning.

The school recommends daily home reading for all students, on their own or with a parent. In summary, home learning at CDNIS does not focus solely on repeat practice of skills or lessons taught in class, or assigned tasks that are irrelevant to the Units of Inquiry.

Home learning is not formally assessed, nor is it considered when determining a student’s level of achievement. However, it may be considered when reporting on a student’s work habits or Personal and Social Skill development.

Rationale As we strive towards developing well balanced lifelong learners, home learning should engage students in a variety of relevant, worthwhile activities for the purpose of:

• Encouraging students to develop their personal interests • Forming effective study habits • Nurturing positive attitudes about learning in and out of class • Developing self-confidence • Building personal responsibility • Increasing understanding and communication between families and teachers

Together these benefits from effective, relevant and worthwhile home learning will lay an important foundation for student success in higher grade levels and beyond. Policy and General Guidelines for the amount of Home Learning Students from Prep to Grade 6 are expected to complete home learning on most days from Monday to Thursday. Students are expected to complete all assigned home learning, as well as reading on a daily basis. The CDNIS Lower School follows the “10-minute rule” as a general guideline, which calls for 10 minutes of home learning per day per grade, as follows:

Pre Reception – Preparatory It is expected that parents read aloud to their children daily.

Grade1 – Grade 2 The allocated time includes all home learning and Chinese Studies assignments. Students in advanced Chinese classes can expect to spend more time on home learning than other students.

Grade 1 10-15 minutes Grade 2 20 minutes

Grade 3 – Grade 6 The allocated time includes home learning, Chinese Studies and instrument practice. Project work may extend this home learning time on occasion. Students in advanced Chinese classes can expect to spend more time on home learning than other students.

Grade 3 30 minutes Grade 4 40 minutes Grade 5 50 minutes Grade 6 60 minutes

26 Please note that all Lower School students are expected to read every day at home, and this time is not included in the those listed above.

Middle Years Programme

The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is for students in Grades 7-10. It is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. Students who complete the MYP are well prepared to undertake the IB Diploma Programme (DP). CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG

The MYP Curriculum The MYP comprises eight subject groups:

• Language acquisition • Mathematics • Language and literature • Arts • Individuals and societies • Physical and health education • Sciences • Design

Each year, students in the MYP also engage in at least one collaboratively planned interdisciplinary unit that involves at least two subject groups.

MYP students must also complete a long-term personal project, where they decide what they want to learn about, identify what they already know, discovering what they will need to know to complete the project, and create a proposal or criteria for completing it. Students begin this project in Grade 9 and complete it in Grade 10 in the spring. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Teaching and Learning the MYP The MYP aims to help students develop their personal understanding, their emerging sense of self and responsibility in their community. Teaching and learning in the MYP is underpinned by the following concepts:

Teaching and learning in context Students learn best when their learning experiences have context and are connected to their lives and their experience of the world that they have experienced. Using global contexts, MYP students develop an understanding of their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet through developmentally appropriate explorations of:

• Identities and relationships • Scientific and technical innovation • Personal and cultural identity • Fairness and development • Orientations in space and time • Globalization and sustainability

Conceptual understanding Concepts are big ideas that have relevance within specific disciplines and across subject areas. MYP students use concepts as a vehicle to inquire into issues and ideas of personal, local and global significance and examine knowledge holistically. The MYP prescribes 16 key interdisciplinary concepts along with related concepts for each discipline

Approaches to learning A unifying thread throughout all MYP subject groups, approaches to learning (ATL) provide the foundation for independent learning and encourage the application of their knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Developing and applying these social, thinking, research, communication and self-management skills helps students learn how to learn.

Service as action, through community service 27 Action and service have always been shared values of the IB community. Students take action when they apply what they are learning in the classroom and beyond. IB learners strive to be caring members of the community who demonstrate a commitment to service—making a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

Students take this test in Grade 10, typically in late March/early April. If a student is new at CDNIS in Grade 11, he or she will also be required to take the test if they are not coming from an Ontario school. A student must pass the test in order to graduate with an OSSD and their result is recorded as a “pass” on their transcript. Students who do not pass the test will receive remedial help to prepare them for retesting. Please read on for more details about the OSSD. Diploma Programme

The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a challenging two-year curriculum, the culminating programme for CDNIS students in Grades 11 and 12. The DP leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

Students learn more than a collection of facts. The DP prepares students for university and encourages them to:

• Ask challenging questions • Learn how to learn • Develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture • Develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures

The DP Curriculum The curriculum contains six subject groups together with a core made up of three separate parts. Three subjects are studied at higher level (courses representing 240 teaching hours), and the remaining three subjects are studied at standard level (courses representing 150 teaching hours). All three parts of the core - extended essay, theory of knowledge (TOK) and creativity, activity, service (CAS) - are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.

Extended Essay The extended essay has a prescribed limit of 4,000 words. It offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of individual interest and acquaints students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university. CDNIS students work on this challenging task with an 28 assigned teacher supervisor.

Theory of Knowledge The interdisciplinary Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course is designed to provide coherence by exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines, encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives.

Creativity, Action, Service Participation in the school’s CAS programme encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work, thus fostering students’ awareness and CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG appreciation of life outside the academic arena.

DP Evaluation The IB Diploma is a two-year programme. Candidates for the DP take examinations in a single session at the end of the two years. These examinations are set and graded externally by IB examiners, and the results of this External Assessment form anywhere from 55% to 75% (depending on the course) of the student’s final IB grade awarded in each subject.

Throughout the IB Diploma Programme, student progress is assessed by teachers through classroom and group work, assignments, labs or artistic performances, and reviewed by highly qualified IB examiners. Teachers use the IB rubric (marks of 1 through 7) for their Internal Assessment of a student. This forms a minimum of 25% of the student’s final IB grade.

IB Exams are taken in May, and final grades are awarded in early July. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Ontario Secondary School Programme

CDNIS graduates leave the school with two diplomas to their credit: the IB Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The Upper School is inspected annually by the Ontario Ministry of Education and is authorized to grant credits for the OSSD, which is recognized and valued by universities around the world for admission.

From Grade 9 to Grade 12, students follow academic credit courses leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Each credit course consists of 110 hours of instruction. Students study eight courses per year, four per day on a Day 1/Day 2 basis.

OSSD Requirements Note that as a CDNIS student travels through Grades 9-12 in the IB programme, they meet the compulsory and optional requirements set out by Ontario. The only exceptions to this are that a student may need to take an additional credit in Grade 11 or 12.

In order to earn the Ontario Diploma, a student must earn 18 compulsory credits, including:

• Four English (Grade 9, 10, 11, 12) • 1 Canadian Geography • 3 Mathematics (Grade 9, 10, 11) • 1 Arts • 2 Science (Grade 9, 10) • 1 Health and Physical Education • 1 French (or substitute language) • 0.5 Civics • 1 Canadian History • 0.5 Career Studies

Three additional credits, consisting of one credit from each of the following groups are also required (not all subjects in each group are offered at CDNIS): 29

Group 1 English (including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course), French as a second language, classical languages, international languages, Native languages, social sciences and humanities, guidance and career education, cooperative education

Group 2 French as a second language, the arts, business studies, health and physical education, cooperative education

Group 3 French as a second language, science (Grade 11 or 12), computer studies, technical education, cooperative education

Note: the following conditions apply to selections from the above three groups:

• A maximum of two credits in French as a second language may count as additional compulsory credits, 1 credit from Group 1, and 1 credit from either Group 2 or Group 3 • A maximum of two credits in cooperative education may count as additional compulsory credits, selected from any Groups 1, 2, or 3

Finally, students must also:

• Earn 12 additional optional credits • Complete 40 hours of community service activities • Successfully complete the Ontario Secondary Schools Literacy Test (OSSLT) For the OSSD, all students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of unpaid community involvement before graduating from high school. Students will be able to choose their own community involvement activities within guidelines provided by the school. Students are responsible for fulfilling requirements on their own time and for keeping a record of their activities on a tracking sheet provided by the Guidance Office. Once the 40 hours have been completed, the student brings their tracking sheet(s) to the Guidance Administrative Assistant to be entered on their transcript.

OSSD Evaluation In the OSSD, individual courses are completed in one year and students sit examinations for each course at the end of that year. Grade 11 material is tested in Grade 11, while Grade 12 material is tested in Grade 12. Credits for 30 these courses are generally accumulated over four years (Grades 9-12).

OSSD courses are evaluated by class teachers who assess their students on the basis of projects, labs, assignments, and tests set throughout the year. These evaluations account for 70% of the final OSSD grade for each course. This portion of the grade should reflect the student’s most consistent level of achievement throughout the course, although special consideration would be given to more recent achievements.

Thirty percent of the final OSSD grade will be based on a final evaluation in the form of an exam, performance, essay and/or other method of evaluation suitable to the subject. CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG

For all Grade 12 courses, 30% of the final OSSD grade will be based on the final IB grade assigned in early July. For these courses, the student’s final OSSD mark becomes a weighted average – 70% from course work (assessed by the teacher) and 30% from the final IB grade in the subject (assessed externally).

Since the Internal Assessment process for the IB Diploma closely mirrors the process of assessing students for the OSSD, there is a standard conversion scale approved by IBSO (IB Schools of Ontario) that allows teachers to convert a student’s IB grade to the equivalent IB percentage grade used in the OSSD.

Transcripts and OSSD Diplomas for Grade 12 For students in Grade 12, the final OSSD grade for courses in which they have written an IB final exam will be a weighted average of their internal assessment (70%) and their final IB grade (30%). Since the IBO does not release final grades until the first week of July, CDNIS students in Grades 11 and 12 receive their transcripts the second week of July, after final IB grades have been received. For students in Grade 12, their OSSD will also be issued at this time. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Two Diplomas – A Note to Parents CDNIS students are required to attempt both the IB Diploma and the OSSD. Many students and parents are concerned that this effectively doubles student workload in the final years at school. This is not the case. The programmes are highly complementary. Most of the subject material required for OSSD courses is contained within the equivalent IB course, which is therefore taught as one course. Teachers ensure that their classroom instruction covers all subject requirements of the two curricula.

Understanding Evaluation A key feature of both programmes is the emphasis on criterion-based performance assessment. Student evaluations are not based on comparisons with other students. Instead, learning is measured in relation to established, published standards that apply equally to each student. In the case of the IB, standards are intended to be consistent worldwide; for the OSSD, standards are intended to be consistent across Ontario. There are, however, some fundamental differences in the way the IB and OSSD courses are evaluated and final grades are awarded. More information on assessment and evaluation follow below.

Further Learning Information for MYP and DP

Homework Homework assignments vary over the Upper School years. Students in MYP are expected to have 1-2 hours of homework daily or about 5-10 hours weekly. Students in the IB Diploma years should expect 2-3 hours daily or 10-15 hours per week. During exam or internal assessment periods, this load may become heavier. Time frames to complete homework will vary depending on the skill levels of each student. These timings are based on periods of focused work (not periods of multitasking; for example, switching between work and social media). 31 As a guide for the MYP years, students should not have more than two major assessments due on any given date. Major assessments generally require a significant amount of time to complete. Because MYP and DP courses often include complex tasks to be completed over extended periods of time, students will need to manage their time well.

MYP and DP teachers are expected to monitor the homework load of their students. Whenever possible, accommodations will be made to stagger tests. Teachers are encouraged to make whatever accommodations are necessary at the time due dates are established. It is important to note that the IB Diploma Programme assigns dates for completion of tasks. These dates are fixed and cannot be changed by a school. It is the student’s’ responsibility to plan their timetables for successful completion of their assignments.

Examinations Grade 7 and 8 students write exams at different times of the school year. They write English, Science, Math, and Humanities exams in December and/or June. This exercise is to give students this age an opportunity to practise in an exam setting. The results help teachers determine student performance in the MYP, but the exam results are not linked to the OSSD.

Grade 9 and 10 CDNIS students write their OSSD exams in June. After their exams, students have two final days to meet teachers, find out their results, and receive their report card.

Grade 11 CDNIS students write their OSSD exams in late April/early May. These exams are followed by an intensive “HL only schedule” in which students focus on their HL subjects only for several weeks. In June, Grade 11 students end their term by spending three days focusing on the IB “Core”, during which time they conduct student led conferences, and do a group presentation on TOK. Grade 12 CDNIS students write IB exams in May each year, preceded by a period of “mock exams” in February. These mocks are set in IB format and act as a trial run for the final IB exams to be held in May. Thus, students in their final year will not have any exams in June. In a subject in which an exam is written in May, Grade 11 and 12 students will not write another set of OSSD exams in June but will instead use the May- June period to finish up material required for their OSSD credits.

If parents have any questions regarding their child’s progress, they may contact the school at any time.

Assessment and Evaluation Guiding Principles • The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. • Assessment and evaluation must match the curriculum expectations. • Assessment involves diagnostic, formative and summative assessment. • Strategies used should be varied in nature, administered over a period of time, and designed for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning. • Assessment and evaluation address both the process and product of student work. • Learning expectations and criteria for assessment are communicated to students in advance. • Students are provided with examples and models to assist them in understanding how to achieve excellence. • Teachers provide students with ongoing, timely and descriptive feedback on their learning to help them establish goals for improvement. • Assessment and evaluation accommodations may need to be made for students with special needs. • Students must be made aware of and held accountable for academic honesty. • Penalties for late assignments must be applied fairly and consistently. 32 • Progress Report grades must be based on sufficient evidence of achievement. The final grades are determined by the teacher using his/her professional judgement and is based on the most consistent performance of the student. • Teachers work collaboratively to develop curriculum, determine achievement levels and to establish exemplars.

Definitions and Practices Assessment is the process of gathering of information on student learning from a variety of sources to understand how well students are achieving identified curriculum expectations. CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG Evaluation is the process of judging the quality of student work based on identified criteria and assigning a value to represent the level of achievement attained.

Roles and Responsibilities Administrators The Assessment Policy and its implementation within and across departments is monitored and evaluated by Administrators, Department Heads and IB Coordinators. It is the responsibility of Administrators to lead Department Heads to review, monitor and evaluate all aspects of the Assessment and Evaluation Policy within the context of whole school development planning.

Department Heads It is the responsibility of Department Heads to apply and embed the principles of the School Assessment Policy within their own departments.

Subject Teachers It is the responsibility of Subject Teachers to implement the school Assessment Policy; to mark in accordance with policy and practice in a positive, accurate, meaningful and formative Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

manner; to compile and maintain individual pupil records; to report to pupils, parents and staff on pupil progress and liaise with the relevant Department Head and Guidance Counsellor regarding individual pupil concerns or support.

Where more than one class follows the same course of study, standardization procedures are used to ensure consistency across the department. These may include the use of common tests and teachers exchanging student work for comparative marking. This will include the use of common exams upon which mark schemes are agreed.

Internal Moderation by Subject Teachers Where more than one class follows the same course of study, moderation procedures are used to ensure consistency across the department. These may include the use of common tests and teachers exchanging student work for comparative marking. This will include the use of common exams upon which mark schemes are agreed.

Moratorium on Assignments, Excursions, and Extracurricular Activities During the last week prior to June OSSD exams, no assignments will be due or excursions or extra-curricular activities schedules which would entail students missing review classes. Parents are asked to assist their children by ensuring that appointments during these times are made for out-of-school hours.

Promotion In the Middle Years Programme, students receive a mid-year report in February of each academic year. Students who do not meet the criteria necessary for promotion on the mid-year report will be placed on academic probation. The Upper School Vice Principal will notify parents in writing of their child’s probationary status. Student progress will be closely monitored in the final term. 33 At the time of the year-end MYP report in June, if the student continues to underachieve, he/ she may be required to leave CDNIS unless there are extenuating circumstances to indicate that the current level of achievement is not an accurate reflection of the student’s potential to achieve success in the IB Diploma Programme.

For Grade 10 students, if CDNIS is able to provide the student with a viable Diploma Programme, he/she may be required to complete a programme of academic reinforcement before commencing IB Year 1 (ie. summer courses, mandatory tutoring, etc.).

Promotion in Grades 7 and Grade 8 (MYP Year 2 and MYP Year 3) Students will be promoted to the next year of the MYP if they achieve the following:

• An MYP grade of 4 or higher on at least two of the core courses (ie. MYP Mathematics, MYP Language A – English, MYP Humanities, and MYP Science). • A total of 36 on all MYP subjects. Note: Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts and Drama are half courses, so half of each final grade will be included when calculating total points.

Promotion in Grade 9 (MYP Year 4) Students will be promoted to Year 5 of the MYP if they achieve the following:

• An MYP grade of 4 or higher on at least two of the core courses (ie. MYP Mathematics, MYP Language A – English, MYP Humanities, and MYP Science). Note: If a student is registered in multiple courses within one of the core subject areas, the average of the grades in that subject area will be used). • A total of 36 on all MYP subjects. Note: Civics and Physical Education are half credit courses, so half of each final grade will be included when calculating total points. Promotion in Grade 10 (MYP Year 5) Students will be promoted to Year 1 of the IB Diploma Programme if they achieve the following:

• An MYP grade of 4 or higher on at least two of the core courses (ie. MYP Mathematics, MYP Language A – English, MYP Humanities, and MYP Science). Note: If a student is registered in multiple courses within one of the core subject areas, the average of the grades in that subject area will be used). • A minimum MYP grade of 3 on the Personal Project. • A total of 36 on all MYP subjects, not including the MYP Personal Project. Note: Career Studies and Physical Education are half credit courses, so half of each final grade will be included when calculating total points.

Promotion to IB Year 2 (Grade 12) At the end of IB Year 1, a student’s level of achievement on the June report card will be assessed and status for IB Year 2 determined according to the chart below:

• If the June IB1 report indicates that the student is unlikely to achieve the IB Diploma due to possible failing conditions* and it indicates that the student may achieve the OSSD, the student will be promoted to IB 2 following satisfactory completion of an academic reinforcement plan created by CDNIS. • If the June IB1 report indicates that the student will not achieve the IB Diploma due to possible failing conditions* and it indicates that the student is unlikely to achieve the OSSD, the student will not be promoted to IB 2.

Chinese Studies

34 Language is fundamental to learning, thinking and communicating; it’s a dynamic, lifelong process that permeates the whole curriculum. At CDNIS, we share the philosophy of the IB, and are committed to provide a strong Chinese (Mandarin) Studies programme within the context of an international education.

We recognize that our students represent a diverse range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds, from those for whom Chinese is a native (or native-like) language, to those for whom Putonghua is an entirely new language. CDNIS has established separate streams and separate curricula to accommodate the unique learning needs of these different groups of students. CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG Basing on IB Language A and Language B programme structures, CDNIS currently has two separate streams with four different tracks for Chinese Studies Programme:

Language A Mandarin Stream Language B Mandarin MA track: Mandarin A Level MSL track: Mandarin Standard Level MHL track: Mandarin Higher Level MFL track: Mandarin Foundation Level

An appreciation of Chinese culture is also instilled in students through an abundance of cultural exchange opportunities.

Lower School: • student exchange programme with Hainan Siyuan Primary School (October Break and Spring Break • Summer Mandarin Immersion Programme to Beijing and Taiwan (Summer Break) Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Upper School: • Intensive DP Prep Course (Spring Break) • Summer Mandarin Immersion Programme to Beijing and Taiwan (Summer Break) • Pre-IB Prep Course (Summer Break) • Mid-IB Prep Course (Summer Break)

Cultural Programmes: • Chinese Orchestra • Chinese Choir • Chiese Chess • Chinese Dance • Chinse Painting

Creativity, Action, Service

Experience Week is an off-site programme during which CDNIS students in grades 9-12 gain valuable insight and rewarding hands-on experience in a variety of settings. Experience Week, has run with tremendous success since 2000 and forms an integral part of our Upper School programme (MYP, DP, and OSSD) and curriculum.

Teachers involved in organizing Experience Week plan their activities and destinations with these valuable educational components in mind:

• Creativity includes learning and developing talents and skills, the creativity students demonstrate in designing and implementing service projects, and immersing in the sights, music, food, history, arts and language of a different culture. • Action includes participation in individual and team sports, taking part in expeditions and in local or international projects, and enhancing physical fitness. • Service involves addressing the genuine needs and examining social issues of a community 35 and what it means to be a global citizen. The community may be within the school, the local district, or it may exist on national and international levels (such as undertaking projects in a developing country). Service could also be with people or those without a voice such as the environment and animals.

As both an IB World School and an international school with a Canadian core, all of our Upper School students are integrally involved in community service work.

Experience Week Learning Objectives This results in a broad range of programmes catering to various interests, passions and needs. The common feature of each of these programmes is that they challenge students to push their boundaries in positive ways. The following Experience Week Learning Objectives are designed to ensure that this mission is accomplished:

• Increasing awareness of one’s own strengths and areas for growth • Undertaking new challenges • Planning and initiating activities • Working collaboratively with others • Showing perseverance and commitment • Engaging with issues of global importance • Considering the ethical implications of one’s actions • Developing new skills

Grade 9/10 MYP Students Every year, MYP students are encouraged to be involved in at least one activity that serves the outside community. As a requirement for the MYP certificate and in line with the ethos of CDNIS, this is a perfect community and service (C&S) opportunity for students. Grade 11/12 IB Students Since each Experience Week programme is unique in destination and expected outcomes, each student will have a different learning experience with regards to CAS. Some programmes are more service-oriented while others have an action or creative base. With this in mind, students should select a programme with their personal CAS programme in mind.

All grade 11 and 12 students must participate in a Experience Week programme. As soon as a student’s Experience week programme is confirmed, they will need to upload programme details to ManageBac. Details will include the destination, the programme leader’s name and their email. Over the following weeks, ManageBac will be used to record evidence of satisfactory engagement, such as photos, video commentaries and reflections.

Reflection is a fundamental process in all CAS activities. It occurs when anticipating the start of an activity, during an activity, and can continue even once an activity ends. Reflection can be public or private, individual or shared, objective or subjective. It can be verbal, written, or happen introspectively. It is expected some reflection will be explicitly stated at each stage of the programme. The eight learning outcomes do not need to be addressed at this stage, but are a good source of inspiration.

Cost Cost is a primary consideration when we plan programmes for Experience Week. We consult with travel professionals to provide the best cost-benefit balance possible. With enhanced educational opportunities and programmes custom-designed to maximize learning potential, prices are often higher than for standard tours. Note that the cost of Experience Week programmes is not built into tuition.

36 Guidance and Career Education

Guidance and Career Education Services are available for students from Pre Reception to Grade 12. The team comprises of two Lower School counsellors, six Upper School counsellors and a School Psychologist. The most important function of the team is to act as student advocates and to provide ongoing support for students across all areas of their lives, including emotional, social, academic development, extracurricular advisory and post- secondary choices.

In addition, the Guidance and Career Education Department also provides individual and group CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG meetings to assist students with issues concerning academic, personal, extra-curricular and post-secondary choices. Parents are encouraged to telephone or email the relevant counsellor with any questions or concerns.

Lower School The Lower School Counselling programme is developed along the PYP personal, social and physical education framework. Support is comprised of a balance between prevention, proactive and responsive education, and counselling for students. The counsellors work collaboratively with the classroom teacher, parents and external professionals to design and implement programmes to promote optimum individual social emotional and academic development.

Upper School The Upper School Guidance and Career Education Services department organises meetings and small groups as well as individual sessions to assist students with their social and emotional development, academic achievement, and personal goals. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

The students and Guidance Counsellors also work as a partnership and are actively involved in the university process. Counsellors support each individual student with creating their personalised plan towards their new and exciting journey into post secondary education.

Guidance Counsellors also partner with parents by offering an array of support and information via regular seminars, parenting workshops or guest speakers series. They encourage parents to contact the Guidance Office with any questions or concerns they may have with regard to their child’s education and development.

Creating Pathways to Success Creating Pathways to Success is an educational, career and life planning programme developed for Ontario Schools. As part of our school’s Ontario Curriculum, the Guidance and Career Education Services department offers this innovative career development policy which implements a comprehensive education, career and life planning programme from Preparatory to Grade 12.

The programme is specifically designed to assist students in achieving their individual pathway plans by focusing on three key areas:

• Student development. Developing healthy habits and skills necessary for learning. • Interpersonal development. Development of skills and knowledge needed for healthy relationships with friends and colleagues. • Career development. Development of skills and knowledge to create short and long term goals when planning for the future.

37 Digital Learning

Digital learning is infused across the school in support of the School’s Vision, Mission and Values and International Baccalaureate (IB) and Ontario Curriculums. Our programmes include:

• 1:1 student iPads as personal learning devices and digital portfolios from Grade 1 through Grade 3. Includes secure blogging between student and family • 1:1 Mac laptops from Grade 4 through 12 • Teacher and Student Blogging, including all Lower School Teachers and students from Grade 4 onwards • Upper School Learning Management System. Moodle is the platform we utilize to support curriculum delivery and blended learning. Google Classroom also used • Google Educational Apps used extensively for productive learning in conjunction with other Cloud learning technologies • Integrated Project Based Learning through MYP Design and other MYP Subjects • IB Diploma Programme (DP) Computer Science • Teacher Professional Digital Learning to update and extend pedagogy • Digital Citizenship and Responsible Use Agreements (RUA) • Media Centre to develop movie making abilities and support digital media use across the school • Robotics and Coding Labs • Evolving MakerSpaces • Extensive use of Digital within Library systems • Student Digital Ambassadors Programs • Talks and Training for parents in conjunction with parent’s association The LTT team also works directly with teachers, students, and parents to help them manage the complexities and impact of digital technologies on traditional environments and personal relationships. Policies, procedures, expectations for use and care of technologies are posted on the LTT website and OneDoor and listed “Digital Learning Policies” section of this document.

Technology Integrated Classrooms All CDNIS classrooms have wireless connection points to support our MacBook and iPad programme. All classrooms also have ceiling mounted projectors with accompanying sound systems. Many of our classrooms, where teachers find them relevant to their discipline and grade level, have interactive whiteboards or use Apple TVs to support mobile learning.

Media Centre Students can execute video switching, green screen effects and recording with very little technical assistance. It has become a popular space for students to create content to showcase their knowledge and understanding of any subject.

We are constantly rethinking services support to ensure we remain at the forefront of educational use of technology.

Digital Services The Learning and Teaching Technologies (LTT) and Information Technology (IT) Departments work closely together at CDNIS through “OneDoor” to provide comprehensive digital services with state-of-the-art IT environments.

For curriculum queries regarding the internationally acknowledged Digital Learning Infusion (DLI) approach contact the Learning and Teaching Technologies (LTT) Department:

38 Room 701 email: [email protected] web: digitallearning.cdnis.edu.hk twitter: #cdnishk

Macbook and iPad Programme CDNIS has been an Apple School since we opened our doors in 1991. After considerable investigation, we embarked on a 1-to-1 MacBook programme in 2006, and started the 1-to-1 iPad programme in 2015. CDNIS has support from Apple to provide our school community with the most favorable prices for their latest computing products. This offer is only available CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG through our appointed authorized Apple reseller, Senco Masslink Limited.

MacHub (Apple Product Services) Senco-Masslink Phone: (852) 2511 5760 (office) or (852) 2240 6377 (technician) Attention: Ken Li

1:1 iPad Programme Grade 1 through 3 students use their own iPad to develop their digital portifolio. By personalizing the iPad and building a portifolio the student can develop confidence and competence through structured play and inquiry, build up a portfolio of learning through media (audio and visual), better engage in personalized literacy development, better communicate to teachers and parents, and obtain more timely and focused feedback from a wider range of people.

This will continue to be part of a balanced approach to each child’s education, with handwriting and other non-digital skills continuing to be a part of their learning. What the iPad will enable Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

is a sharing in real time with parents and the building of a personalized record of achievement that will link into later years.

Teacher leaders and the LTT Department can provide information about how the iPad is used in the classroom to advance teaching and learning. Please feel free to contact the LTT department at [email protected] for more information.

1:1 Macbook Programme CDNIS has a mandatory Apple laptop programme for all students in Grade 4 and above. The use of the laptop is a core feature of our school’s learning and teaching experience.

The LTT Department can provide information about how the laptop is used in the classroom to advance teaching and learning. They also offer our parent community information sessions and software workshops throughout the year. These will be advertised in the school newsletters. Please feel free to contact the LTT department at [email protected] for more information.

Digital Learning Policies At CDNIS, technologies are provided for students to work on projects and personal learning, conduct research, and collaborate and communicate with others for school related activities. When using technology, as in all other areas of life at CDNIS, we are guided by both the CDNIS Vision and Mission statements as well as the attributes and attitudes of the IB Learner Profile. This means that we seek to demonstrate responsible, caring and principled behavior at all times.

Outside of school, families should develop responsible conduct guidelines, as is the case with all information sources, including desktop computers, television, mobile phones, movies, radio and other media. 39 It is important for students to carefully manage their digital work, recreation time, and find a good balance between school work, family life and social life. The habits formed will be important for present and future attitudes towards learning and citizenship .

Responsible Use Agreement (RUA) The proper care and responsible use of information and communications tools as well as images and videos are fundamental to information and computer literacy. CDNIS expects all students to respect and adhere to all school-wide and homeroom developed responsible use policies.

All students from Grade 4 onwards sign a Student Responsible Use Agreement (RUA) to signify that they understand their responsibilities to use digital technologies at CDNIS for positive learning and citizenship. Contravention of this agreement will be considered a breach of the school’s behavioral code and may subject the a student to disciplinary action by the school.

There are six parts to this agreement:

1. Respect As part of a connected community of peers and adults, respect – for each other, for each other’s property, and for one’s own property and responsibilities – is a cornerstone for building a worthwhile learning community.

2. Reputation Whatever is posted online can go anywhere and find anyone, so content and context needs to be carefully considered every time digital technologies are used to create, communicate or post anything. We should only share messages that will enhance the reputation of ourselves, our fellow students, our families, and our school. 3. Rights In the Digital Age, with identity tied to digital connections, it is important to understand not only individual rights, but also the rights of those charged with providing safe, secure and productive learning environments for the students under their charge.

4. Responsibilities Digital Age students, along with teachers, must learn and lead by positive example, in order to actively build a positive learning environment.

5. Guidance The school supports exemplary practices through continual dialog, direction, and guidelines.

6. Repercussions Technology use is a privilege, particularly in a 1:1 school, and everyone should contribute to a positive learning experience for all community members. Anti-social misbehavior warrants appropriate action to safeguard the rights and reputation of those adversely affected. This is no different in the digital age, and even more important when the effect of such behaviours may be amplified.

Students must familiarize themselves with this agreement and accompanying advice so that they know and understand their own and the school’s responsibilities. This agreement is updated annually.

Guidelines for Proper Care Proper care should include, but is not limited to:

• Using a laptop on a flat, stable surface. 40 • Carrying a laptop closed. • Keeping food and drink away from digital devices. • Not inserting foreign objects (paper clips, pens, etc.) into the ports (openings) of digital devices. • Gently closing a laptop from the top center of the screen and place in safe storage when not in use. • Individualizing one’s digital device and accessories by clearly labeling to aid identification when mislaid. • Being aware of wires and accessories connected to digital devices. • Keeping devices safely secured while traveling. CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG • Never leaving digital devices unattended anywhere, anytime.

Please note that damage caused to any student’s iPad or laptop due to improper care and negligence is not covered by the AppleCare Warranty and may not be covered by personal insurance.

Guidelines for Responsible Use Responsible use at school includes:

• Students in Lower School MUST NOT reveal their full names online. • Using one’s laptop primarily for educational and school related activities. • Securing one’s laptop at all times. • Keeping passwords private and not accessing anyone else’s password protected sites. • Protecting personal privacy when online by not revealing home address, phone number, or other information of a personal nature in at-risk situations. • Not recording, photographing or posting online details of a teacher or a student without the person’s direct and clear permission. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

• Using only appropriate language, pictures, music, videos, etc. • Conducting oneself appropriately when interacting with others online • Respecting the copyright of materials and always give credit to sources of information including software, images, music, and video. • Attending classes with a laptop charged to enable ready for required use or their own charging cable. • Being responsible for all data and regularly BACK-UP all working files. • Having rights to all applications and files that are on their laptop while they are a student at CDNIS. This includes having their laptop with them at all times in class. • Not copying or passing-on software supplied by CDNIS. • Permitting CDNIS administrators and parents/guardians to access their school email account, and or other computer based materials if serious anti-social behavior affecting others is suspected. • Remembering a student’s reputation both within the school and in the digital world is strongly influenced by your actions with your laptop. So too is your academic progress strongly linked to your focus and time management.

Social Media and Gaming Social Media and Computer Games, like all technologies, have a positive potential to support learning, and as well as a potential to distract and amplify weaknesses in learning. Part of having a personalized laptop program at CDNIS is to help you find appropriate balances.

Unacceptable computer games are those where gameplay is characterized by destruction of individuals or property, human degradation, or other actions which are contrary to school community ideals. Violent computer games are not acceptable at CDNIS. A list of 41 acceptable game titles is provided and updated regularly. Please contact LTT for a link to view the list.

Social media will be used in positive ways to support the school and its learning objectives. Where there are concerns please use internal communication mechanisms.

Please refer to the Gaming and Social Media statement shared on Google Drive for further advice (http://url.cdnis.edu.hk/gsm).

Digital Procedures for Departing Students CDNIS has a number of agreements with our software suppliers. The School’s software is specifically dedicated for our educational needs. Regrettably, we cannot extend those software licenses to students who depart or graduate from CDNIS.

The iPad or MacBook will be returned to factory settings and installed with the latest iOS or macOS supported by the hardware. It is a clean image without any SCHOOL LICENSED apps or SOFTWARE (e.g. Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, etc) or FREEWARE SOFTWARE (e.g. Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.). The following procedures need to be followed:

1. Backup all personal data 2. Take your MacBook to OneDoor, our Digital Service Centre on 7th floor. iPad process will be handled by the Educational Assistants

The Admissions Office will then be notified once the process is completed. For those who fail to comply, the School reserves the right to withhold transcripts and/or charge for the software titles taken away.

Libraries

Main Library Located on the 10/F, the main school library offers a wide assortment of books and e-books, print and electronic reference materials, newspapers, periodicals, books in French and other languages, and a Makerspace area for Lower School students. The Junior and Upper School libraries are next to each other while a separate Primary Library caters to students in Grade 2 and under.

Chinese Library All Chinese language material is located on the 11/F, inside the Chinese Cultural Centre. The Chinese Library has contemporary and classic Chinese literature and also provides access to extensive online resources such as databases, encyclopaedias and other reference websites.

Opening Hours

42 Primary Library Monday 7:20am to 2:30pm Tuesday - Friday 7:20am to 2:45pm Main Library Monday 7:20am to 2:30pm Tuesday - Thurs 7:20am to 4pm Friday 7:20am to 3:15pm

Please note that a parent must accompany students from Pre Reception to Grade 6 if they wish to stay in the library after school hours. However, students in Grades 3-6 may go to library unaccompanied to check out books directly after school until 2:45pm. Lower School students

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG waiting for after school activities must go to a designated, supervised ASA area.

Online Library Materials The CDNIS library catalogue, databases and library-approved websites can be accessed from any computer in the school as well as from home by visiting the library site: sites.cdnis.edu.hk/ school/library.

Students in Grade 3 and up can go to http://library.cdnis.edu.hk, click on CDNIS Library, then login with their student ID number and password. Students should contact library staff for assistance if they have problems accessing the site.

Borrowing Policies Pre Reception to Grade 6 classes visit the library once per week to exchange books. Students are encouraged to exchange their library books as needed during regular class exchange periods or during free time before and after school, at recess or lunch. Items can be returned to the circulation desk or to the book return boxes located around the school. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Borrowing privileges vary by grade:

Pre Reception – Reception 1 English book Prep 1 English book plus 1 Chinese book Grade 1 – Grade 2 2 English books plus 1 Chinese book Grade 3 – Grade 4 3 English books plus 1 Chinese book Grade 5 – Grade 6 4 English books plus 2 Chinese books Grade 7 – Grade 12 5 English books plus 2 Chinese books Upper school students are encouraged to sign out books at any time. They will visit the library with their classes depending on the subject.

Parents have access to the library’s resources, and may check out up to five English books for two weeks at a time, either for themselves or for their children. In order to check out books, a parent must have a CDNIS ID card which may be obtained at the Library Services desk.

Overdue Material There are no fines for overdue materials. If items are not returned after overdue reminders have been sent home, invoices for the lost or damaged materials will be issued.

Library Expectations The library is a shared space, used for instruction as well as for individual inquiry, discovery and reading. Please be considerate of others. Food and drinks are not allowed in the library. Lower School students are asked to leave their bags in the designated areas outside the library.

43 Daily Life At CDNIS

Class Times

Pre Reception AM 7:50am – 10:20am Pre Reception PM 11:50am – 2:20pm Reception AM 7:50am – 10:20am Reception PM 11:50am – 2:20pm Preparatory to Grade 6 7:45am – 2:20pm

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG Grade 7 to Grade 10 7:45am – 2:25pm Grade 11 to Grade 12 7:45am – 2:45pm

Arrival and Dismissal

Arrival and dismissal are very busy times at CDNIS. Our traffic regulations have been developed to improve traffic flow around the school at peak hours. These regulations apply equally to parents and drivers using private vehicles, as well as to taxis. Observing these rules will help manage and reduce congestion, stress, and pollution that result from the large number of vehicles using Nam Long Shan Road.

Arrival • Lower School students must be dropped off at the main entrance. • Upper School students must be dropped off at the LLAC entrance. • All taxis must use the LLAC entrance regardless of student grade level. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

• Vehicles are not allowed to make right turns out of the school’s main entrance onto Nam Long Shan Road. All traffic must turn left. • Cars with LS and US children may be directed to either entrance depending on congestion (all students in one vehicle should alight at one entrance; it is not necessary to make a stop at each entrance). • Parents and helpers should refrain from accompanying students to class as waiting cars exacerbate congestion. Volunteers are in place to guide arriving children. This teaches children self-responsibility, in keeping with the IB Learner Profile. Those parents/helpers who choose to accompany students to class will not be able to leave the school until after 8am. Waiting cars must clear the main entrance roundabout, and turn left down Nam Long Shan Road. • Two lanes of traffic within the main entrance roundabout will be setup. • Absolutely no parking along Nam Long Shan Road during arrival time. • Absolutely no alighting from vehicles on the road. This is extremely dangerous.

Dismissal • The first set of busses leaves at 2:35pm. Until 2:35pm, students can ONLY be collected from the roadside or LLAC. Cars are not allowed in the main entrance roundabout while busses are waiting for students. • From 2:35pm until the busses have left (about 10 minutes), cars are stopped on the road to prevent accidents, and no one is allowed to enter or exit the school as the doors are locked for student safety. • Once the busses have left the school, cars are allowed into the main entrance roundabout to collect students, or they can be picked up from the main road or LLAC. • The same rules apply at 4:20pm when the second set of busses leaves.

Late Arrival All students arriving late to school (after 7:50am) must check-in at the 9/F office. Students in Grades 9 – 12 who arrive late must sign in at the office and receive a late slip. Students will 45 not be admitted to class without the Late Slip. Students in Grades 7 – 8 do not need a slip, and school should go directly to their first class.

Students in Upper School who have arrived at school on time but are late for subsequent classes will be subject to the following consequences:

• First late arrival: warning • Second late arrival: in-class detention • Third late arrival: written explanation required with parental signature • Fourth late arrival: parents notified by teacher • Fifth late arrival: meeting required with parent and teacher

Bussing

Sun Bus is the school’s bus service provider, and their goal is to safely transport students to CDNIS and back home again. All inquiries or comments about bussing should be directed to Sun Bus.

Registration for school bus service is done via the Sun Bus page. Consult the route list for pick- up locations and fees. Returning students must complete registration well in advance to ensure that service is arranged for your child/ren for the next school year. Please consult the Sun Bus website for registration deadlines, which are typically in June of the previous school year. Families new to the school should contact Sun Bus to receive a login for the registration page. Cancellation Parents are required to inform the bus company with written notice two weeks in advance, otherwise bus fees will be charged up to the month of notification.

Bus Behaviour Policy The following policy is from the Sun Bus Website, and is in place for the safety and well being of all students. Please review it with your children so they understand the expectations for behaviour on the school bus.

Safety Rules for All Bus Riders • There is no assigned seating. All seats are on first come first serve basis. • After school, students are to board buses immediately and remain on the bus. • Students must remain seated at all times and are encouraged to wear their seat belts. • Upon reaching their destinations, students are to remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop. • After getting off the bus, students are to wait for the bus to leave before crossing the street to allow a full view of oncoming traffic. • Parents are to meet small children at the bus stop or they should make other suitable arrangements. Any small child who is not met at the stop with an adult will be returned to the bus company. • Students should not communicate or distract the driver during the journey, nor should they interfere with any bus equipment. • Students are to be respectful and courteous to drivers, the bus escort, and fellow students. • Arms, legs, heads, etc. must remain well inside the bus at all times. • No objects of any kind are allowed to be thrown in the bus or out of the windows. • No smoking is allowed on the bus. • No food or drinks are allowed on the bus. 46 • Fighting, shouting, and obscene language are not permitted. • Students should not open or use laptops on the bus. Toys and games are not permitted on the bus. • Anyone who breaks the above rules shall be reported to the School Authorities.

Enforcement of Bus Rules • The bus escort is responsible for upholding discipline and seeing that bus rules are followed. • When, in the opinion of the bus escort, a rule has been broken, the matter will be referred to the Bus Company. She will then talk to the student and also contact the parent. • The general guidelines for matters referred to the bus authorities are:

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG • On the first offence, students will receive a warning and the parents will be notified. • The second offence will result in a suspension of bus privileges for one school day. • Repeated offence will result in a suspension of bus privileges at the discretion of the bus company without any refund of the school bus fees. • For major offences (smoking; fighting; vandalism; obscene language or gestures; or actions that compromise safety) students will be suspended from the bus without warning and parents contacted. • The bus company will keep the school administration informed of any serious bus disciplinary issues and accidents with the involvement of School Principal and/or Vice Principal where deemed necessary. • Parents will be liable for any damage caused to a bus by their child(ren).

Changing Buses Grades 1-6 students can change buses if parents send an email to Sun Bus at least one working day in advance and approval has been received. Pre Reception and Reception students are not allowed to change buses. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Students from Prep are allowed occasional bus changes for the purpose of play dates when the bus is not full. The following conditions will apply:

• Bus changes can start only in January. • No bus changes on early release dates and the last day of each term. • This service is only available for play dates, not for dropping off students for extracurricular activities outside school. • Large groups of children (four or more) cannot switch buses to attend parties or group play dates. Parents are required to make their own transport arrangements for such instances. • Play date requests can only be made twice in a month for the same student. • Requests must be submitted at least three school days in advance. Requests received in less than three school days will not be accepted. • All requests should be be made to CDNIS Admin Assistants Alice Mark (alicemark@ cdnis.edu.hk) or Winnie McCarthy ([email protected]). • In case of any change of bus requests, parents must inform one school day in advance. And in case of sickness, notification must be sent before 10am on the date. Changes must also be made to the above Admin Assistants. • Day of cancellation notice is not accepted. Parents must arrange self pick up of their child(ren) at school.

Late Buses There is late bus service provided for students who stay on for after school activities. These buses depart from the school at 4:10pm-4:20pm and 5:10pm-5:20pm. Bus mothers are on the 2:35pm and 4:10pm-4:20pm services. In addition to the existing routes, a bus going to Repulse Bay, Stanley and Tai Tam areas will leave from school at 5pm-5:20pm. Only students who pay for regular bus services are allowed to use the late bus service. 47

Volunteer Bus Passes Parents who are volunteering at the school can request a bus pass — good for a single one-way trip — from their child’s teacher. Parents who volunteer on a weekly basis over a long period of time may be eligible for a long-term pass. Teachers must apply on behalf of eligible parents to the 9/F office. CDNIS encourages parents to take advantage of this service to minimize traffic congestion and pollution around the school. Please note that seats for parent volunteers are not guaranteed as registered riders have priority.

Unregistered Riders For students (or parents) who are not enrolled for bus service, but who wish to take the school bus for a single one-way trip (eg. to a playdate) the fee is HK$50.00 for destinations on HK Island, or HK$100.00 for destinations in Kowloon and the New Territories, subject to seat availability. Payment can only be made in cash, directly to the bus mother.

Please note that this service is not for permanent use. Parents must inform the bus company at least one day in advance. Priority for seating is given to students, staff and volunteers, and Sun Bus reserves the right to refuse any unregistered bus riders at any time. Communication from Sun Bus Sun Bus uses two channels to communicate with clients:

• Email - The bus company will notify parents for any changes of bus schedule via using email. Parents are advised to notify the bus company if they have changed their email address. • SMS - Should there be any ad-hoc/emergency notice (including but not limited to traffic jams, outstanding invoices etc.) requiring immediate attention from the parents, the bus company will send an SMS to the registered phone number. However, parents should not reply or send any messages to this SMS number. The bus company is not liable for any communication failure due to network breakdown.

Removing Students During School

Parents wishing to remove a Lower School student during school hours must send a written note/email in advance to the child’s homeroom teacher. In case of emergency, please contact the 9/F office. Lower School students will not be released to anyone other than the parent, guardian, or other authorized adult. Authorized adults are those who are entered in the “Emergency Contacts” portion of student Medical Records. Medical Records can be updated via the Parent Portal.

Upper School students may leave the campus unattended with parental permission. Students must take the note to the 9/F reception area and will be given a sign-out slip to show the security guards.

48 Absences and Leave

Students obtain the most benefit by being physically present in the classroom to interact and collaborate with classmates and teachers, and to participate in activities and discussion.

• When a student is absent from school, Lower School parents should notify the homeroom teacher, and Upper School parents should notify the Guidance Office. • Any class work that was previously assigned or scheduled will be collected on the day the student returns to class

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG • If the child will be absent for a prolonged period, parents are asked to notify the school ahead of time. • Students are encouraged to maintain regular and punctual school attendance. Additional homework will not be issued for students who leave school for a prolonged period of time.

Families are kindly advised to travel around school holidays. Portfolios and Progress Reports will not be assigned early. Please note that missing school can present serious difficulties:

• Potential loss of continuity with curriculum, school experiences and relationships with peers. • Adverse effect on a student’s academic progress and achievement.

Absences from Physical Activities Please provide parent’s note that clearly explains why a child can not participate in physical activities. In the case of long term absences from physical activities (eg. chronic health issues) please provide a physician’s note.

If your child is injured during the school day and can not participate in physical activity later that day, the school nurse will write a note for physical education staff. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Contacting Your Child

School receptionists will pass a telephone message from you to your child if the message is urgent. The school’s main line is 2525 7088.

Visiting the School

Family Members Visiting family members such as grandparents are often curious to see where their loved ones spend their days, and this can include CDNIS! Visiting family are welcome to visit the school, tour the facilities, and have a refreshment in the cafeteria. All visitors to the school are kindly reminded to keep clear of hallways and main entrances at arrival and dismissal.

Former Students Former students who are still of school age and wish to visit CDNIS must gain permission from the respected Vice Principal, either the Lower School Vice Principal (Grade 4-6) or Vice Principal of Student Life and Leadership (US). Former students may visit during lunch or after school, but are not permitted to attend classes.

To promote cross-cultural experiences, students who have never attended school in Hong Kong may be able to attend classes for a day. For more information, please contact the Vice Principal of Student Life and Leadership. Alumni do not need permission to visit, but should try limit their visits to lunches and after school as well.

Friends of Existing Students If an existing student in Upper School has a friend visiting from abroad who has never attended 49 school in Hong Kong, it may be possible to arrange for the visiting friend to attend classes as part of a cultural exchange. Please contact Upper School Vice Principal of Student Life and Leadership to discuss this possibility.

Domestic Helpers and Drivers We kindly remind parents that domestic helpers and drivers are welcome at school under the following conditions:

• to accompany students to school in the morning prior to 7:50am. • to accompany students home after school from 2:15pm-2:45pm. • to accompany and assist Pre Reception/Reception students for swimming classes during the school day. • to accompany students home after ASAs from 4pm-5:20pm.

For all instances except pick-up and drop-off, helpers and drivers must register at the Security Guest located in 9/F lobby and receive a Visitor’s Badge.

Helpers and drivers are not permitted to remain at the school during the school day. After school, helpers may wait only in the 6/F cafeteria while students attend an ASA. If making a delivery or assisting during school hours, the helper or driver is expected leave the school immediately upon completion.

School Lunches

Maxim’s Catering Limited is the school’s food service provider. All inquiries, including menu requests and questions about ordering, should be made to Maxim’s: Maxim’s Catering Services Phone: (852) 2240 6052 or (852) 2240 6053 (office) Phone: (852) 5982 6046 (on site) Website: www.maximscatering.com.hk Office email: [email protected] Attention: Alexander Nowak-Solinsk, Store Manager

Cafeteria and Café Hours CDNIS has two cafeterias, one located on the 6/F and also the 12/F, serving hot meals as well as a variety of salads, snacks, and drinks. The 6/F Maple Café offers quality coffee, assorted sandwiches, snacks, pastries, and beverages. Everyone is welcome to purchase refreshments and meals from the school’s food services.

The cafeterias are open for breakfast from 7am – 9am, and for lunch from 10:55am – 1:30pm. Hot snacks are available from 9am – 10am, and from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Only beverages are sold in the last half hour before closing.

The Maple Café is open Monday to Friday, 7am – 4pm, and Saturdays from 7am to 12pm.

Ordering Lunch Students in Prep to Grade 12 can order lunch using the lunch order forms. Students in Grade 7 and Grade 12 may also purchase their lunches at the cafeteria on a daily basis. Cash and Octopus cards are welcome for payment. Please stay tuned on our Flash on July 31 for the lunch order form and menu.

Lunches from Home 50 Many students choose to bring lunch from home. There are several microwave ovens available in each cafeteria for reheating food. To minimize packaging waste, we ask that CDNIS families send “Litterless Lunches” to school. Here are a few tips for packing a Litterless Lunch:

• Use a reusable lunch bag or box. • Use reusable containers for packing food, and avoid plastic wrap, foil, plastic bags, single-serving containers, pre-packaged foods. Reusing plastic containers (such as take out containers or yogurt tubs) are an excellent option. • Use reusable drink containers such as thermoses or reusable water bottles, and avoid single-use pop cans, plastic bottles, and juice boxes. CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG • Recyclable containers such as pop cans are discouraged but acceptable as long as the student ensures they go into the recycling bin. • Non-disposable cutlery (silverware) and a cloth napkin.

Water Bottles Drinking water is provided throughout the school to ensure students stay hydrated throughout the year, and especially during hot weather. All students are expected to bring their own reusable water bottle to school. Please ensure that water bottles are clearly labeled with the student’s name.

Uniform Policy

CDNIS students are required to wear the school uniform when attending classes and most official school functions. If a student is dressed in a manner that is considered inappropriate, he or she will be asked to change and come back to see the reporting teacher in appropriate attire immediately. The student may be asked to return home to change, or to have the appropriate Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

uniform delivered to school. Other possible consequences for repeat offences include detention, loss of Dress Down Day privileges, a letter sent home, or suspension.

In addition to uniforms, optional accessories such as hooded jackets are available. No scarves, sweaters, or jackets should be worn other than the regulation jackets and sweaters. Pants must be appropriately sized and not hang too low at the waist. Skirts should be no shorter than 10 cm (4 inches) above the knee. No excessive jewelry or piercings are permitted.

Dress Down Days (DDD) Typically, the final Friday of each calendar month is a DDD. On Dress Down Days (DDD), students are permitted to wear casual clothes — often with a fun, designated theme — with a HK$20 minimum donation, with proceeds supporting house charities. Participation is optional, and themes are announced to the students and parents well in advance via various school communications.

Pre Reception to Grade 2 The terms “summer” and “winter” are used occasionally for events or outings when all students are to be dressed in the same uniform. In general, students may wear either version of the uniform throughout the year.

Girls: The summer uniform consists of a short-sleeved red-and-white-striped dress, while the winter uniform is a tan pinafore with a long-sleeved red and white striped blouse. Girls also have the option of wearing tan shorts or trousers with the red-and-white-striped shirt. Footwear is either black shoes or black trainers worn with white socks or white tights. A hat is required.

Boys: The summer uniform consists of tan shorts with a short-sleeved red-and-white- striped shirt, while the winter version consists of tan trousers with a long-sleeved red-and- 51 white-striped shirt. Footwear is either black shoes or trainers worn with white socks. A hat is required.

PE Uniforms (unisex): The PE uniform consists of a short- or long-sleeved shirt, black shorts or sweatpants, white socks, and trainers. Each student is assigned to one of four Houses symbolized by stylized Canadian native artwork – Orca (red), Raven (yellow), Mountain Lion (green), and Bear (blue). Shirts should be purchased in the appropriate house colour.

Please note, on days when they have PE classes, students in Pre Reception to Grade 2 wear their PE uniforms to school for the entire day. If the students have swimming lessons in PE, they should still wear their PE uniform for the day.

Grades 3 to 6 Girls: The uniform consists of tan trousers or a tan skirt worn with the official short- or long- sleeved white polo shirt. Skirts should be no shorter than 10cm (4 inches) above the knee. Girls have the option of wearing tan shorts. Shoes should be mostly black, have low heels, and be worn with white socks or black tights.

Boys: The uniform consists of tan trousers with the official short- or long-sleeved white polo shirt. Shoes should be at least 50% black and be worn with white socks.

PE (unisex): The PE uniform consists of short- or long-sleeved shirt, black shorts or sweatpants, white socks, and athletic trainers. Each student is assigned to one of four Houses symbolized by stylized Canadian native artwork – Orca (red), Raven (yellow), Mountain Lion (green), and Bear (blue). Shirts should be purchased in the appropriate house colour. From Grade 5 onwards, students are expected to change into their PE uniform for PE classes and change back into their regular uniform for the rest of the day.

Proper athletic footwear suitable for athletic training is required. Shoes should be supportive and have appropriate cushioning. Skateboard shoes and fashion footwear are inappropriate.

Lower School “No Hat, No Play” Policy The Lower School’s “No Hat, No Play” policy requires that students play in the covered, shaded areas of the playgrounds during break times if they are not wearing a hat. A hat is a mandatory part of the Lower School uniform from Pre Reception through Grade 6. CDNIS hats can be purchased from the uniform shop, but students may wear their own hats if they wish.

Grades 7 to 12 Students are required to wear their school uniform at all times during the day. This includes during lunch, spares and breaks. Uniform shirts/blouses may be worn tucked in or left out. Uniform pants, shorts or skirts can be worn and skirts should be no shorter than 10 cm (4”) above the middle of the knee. Socks or tights can be worn but should be solid black. A T-shirt can be worn under the shirt, but must be all white (no logo). Uniform hoodies and athletic hoodies can be worn over shirts or uniform sweaters. CDNIS hoodies, vests, blouses, shirts, pants, skirts and burgundy sweaters are available through the CDNIS 5/F Uniform Shop. Athletic hoodies (red and black only) are available at the Athletic office on the 3/F. NOTE: Clothing articles specifically created for a team or Experience Week trip are not official uniforms and should not be worn at school. No sweaters, jackets or coats other than the regulation hoodies and sweaters should be worn at any time during the day, including lunch, spares and recesses. Students may wear a scarf of their choice. The required shoe is majority black (black trainers are acceptable) with heels no higher than 3cm and no boots are allowed. The appropriate school uniform is to be worn on all school field trips unless otherwise stated and 52 students should only wear PE uniforms during PE classes; it should not be worn all day. At all times the school administration reserves the right to decide if clothing and/or appearance conveys a message contrary to the philosophy of the school Uniform Policy.

Uniform Shop The school uniform shop is located in Room 502. During regular hours, it is open M/W/F from 8am to 4pm, and only accepts cash or cheque payment. The shop has special opening hours during the start of school period – see the Start of School Section for details.

Uniform Station Limited

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Off Site location: 2/F Will Strong Development Building 59 Parkes Street, Jordan, Kowloon Phone: (852) 2523 2517 (shop) or (852) 2873 3006 (office) Fax: (852) 2526 4455 Please call directly for opening hours and payment information.

Second-Hand Uniform Sales The US Student Council runs second-hand uniform sales from time to time, with the profits funding their activities. Parents may donate clean, gently used uniforms at the 9/F Reception. Sales take place at events such as Open House and the Family Fun Fair. Dates are announced in the Flash. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Electronic Devices

Lower School students are expected to keep all electronic devices in their locker during lessons. This includes mobile phones, MP3 players, etc. As well, it is not advised that these devices be taken on school excursions. Please note that the school does not accept responsibility for lost electronic devices brought to school.

Upper School students are expected to use their electronic devices wisely and not enter into a situation where the device hampers their learning or the learning of others around them, or becomes a distraction in class. Please note that the school does not accept responsibility for lost electronic devices brought to school.

Lost and Found

Labelling Students are expected to be responsible for their belongings at CDNIS. However, sometimes items are misplaced. We strongly encourage that all items be labeled with the student’s FIRST NAME and LAST NAME to ensure that they can be returned quickly to their rightful owners, and to minimize waste and expense. A permanent marker is simple and effective, or you can purchase ready-made labels.

Please be sure to label the following items:

• All uniform items (jackets, hoodies, fleeces, sweaters, shirts, underwear, trousers, shorts, dresses, t-shirts, hats, shoes, etc.)

• Non-uniform items worn to school 53 • All backpacks, other bags, lunch boxes, and water bottles • Athletic items (rackets, sticks, cleats, helmets, pads, towels, goggles, etc.) • Personal items (phones, wallets, books from home, etc.) • Medical/Personal care items (inhalers, retainer containers, etc.)

Lost and Found Initiative The Canadian International School Parents’ Association (CISPA) has a Lost and Found Initiative that meets regularly to gather lost items and try to re-unite them with the student. Labelling items is the best way to ensure that a student can find them quickly.

Lost and Found Boxes and Cabinets There are Lost and Found boxes on all floors of the LS Tower and most floors in the Main Building. Lost items will be placed in the box closest to where the item was found. The Lost and Found boxes are emptied regularly.

Lower School items with labels are taken to the student’s classroom. Upper School items with labels are put in the 7/F Lost and Found cabinet, and details about found items are posted in the US daily announcements. Items without labels are dated and put back in the box. The next time volunteers check the boxes, usually after two weeks, they dispose of the un-named, dated items.

All un-named water bottles are placed outside the 10/F library. Lunch box and food containers, if not labelled and not clean, are thrown away immediately. Valuable items are taken to the 9/F office.

Please note it is the responsibility of students to check boxes and cabinets for lost items. Health, Wellbeing & Safety

Medical Forms

At the start of every school year, every student’s medical record must be reviewed to ensure CDNIS has the most up-to-date information about any important student health matters, as well as emergency contact information. This includes contact information for any caregiver who may be responsible for picking children up from the bus. Medical forms must be completed in order for students to participate in after school activities, field trips, and other events. CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG Student medical records can be accessed through the CDNIS Parent Portal. New families will be provided with login details in August.

Questions about the form, or any other medical concerns, may be addressed to nurse@cdnis. edu.hk.

Student Health Policy

To protect the health of both your child/ren and the other students who attend CDNIS, please adhere to the following guidelines for sick students:

• Do not send your child to school if they have a fever. Body temperature 37.5 Celsius and higher (taken via oral thermometer) or 38 Celsius and higher (taken via ear thermometer) is considered a fever. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

• Do not send your child to school if he/she has a cough, runny nose, diarrhea, rash, or is feeling generally unwell. One child’s illness can quickly spread to the whole class. • Do not give your child Panadol, Tylenol, Calpol or a cough suppressant in the morning and then send him/her to school. Medications only mask an illness and by lunchtime the student will feel unwell again. • Do not come to school to pick up your child if the nurse has not called you. If your child calls you and asks to be picked up because he or she is not feeling well, please reconfirm with the nurse. • Please notify the nurse if your child is absent for more than two days in a row or if your child is diagnosed with a contagious illness such as chicken pox, impetigo, herpangina (blisters or ulcers in mouth), or hand, foot and mouth disease. • If your child has an undiagnosed rash or red itchy eyes with more than usual discharge please take him/her to the doctor to be diagnosed before returning to school.

Fever and Mask Policy

CDNIS strictly enforces the Fever Free Policy, as recommended by the Centre for Health Protection. Therefore, students who are sick or with a fever should not be in school whether or not they are wearing a mask.

• Pre Rec to Grade 2 – students should be fever free for 48 hours before they can resume school. • Grade 3 and above – students should be fever free for 24 hours before they can resume school.

Please note that students who are not sick and choose to wear a surgical mask to school as a 55 preventative measure (allergies, immune disorders), that our school staff will not be expected to monitor the correct wearing of their mask.

High Medical Alerts

If your child has a life-threatening medical condition (ex. severe food allergies, epilepsy, etc), you will be required to fill out two forms:

• Permission for Medication form. This form is to permit school nurses to hold and administer medication to students with life-threatening conditions. • Emergency Action Plan form. This form details the symptoms, precautions, and steps that CDNIS should take on behalf of a student in case of emergency associated with a life-threatening medical condition.

New and returning students need to fill out these forms every year so that all important medical and emergency information is always current and accurate. If you have any questions about the forms, please contact the school nurse at [email protected].

To safeguard children with life-threatening medical conditions, CDNIS creates and distributes detailed lists of affected children to all teachers. These lists are generated by the school nurses, based on the information provided on the medical forms located on the Parent Portal, and the two aforementioned forms. The LS and US nurses also hold these lists, and are prepared to care for children suffering from severe allergic reactions, and other serious medical issues. Nut Allergies CDNIS is a “nut aware” school and nut allergies are managed on a class-by-class basis. In the Lower School, any class that includes a child with serious nut allergies is designated a “nut- free zone”. A sign will be clearly posted at the class entrance, and teachers will duly inform all parents to avoid sending nuts and nut-containing foods to school. Students are also instructed not to share food. The school’s cafeteria and cafe do not serve any food with nuts or nut ingredients.

Medication at School

Our medication policy aims to protect the safety of all students. If your child needs to bring medication to school for non-life threatening conditions, they must follow these procedures. These rules and procedures apply to all medications, including traditional herbal preparations. Parents must provide CDNIS will written consent to administer medications.

• Bring only the dose needed for that day. • The instructions must be in English and must include the name of the medication, the reason for the medicine, the dosage, and the dosage schedule. The medication must also be clearly labelled with your child’s name and class. • Take the medication to the school nurse, or designated staff member. The nurse or staff member will supervise the administration of the correct dose at the correct time. • Asthma inhalers may be kept personally by students. • EpiPens and diabetic kits may be kept personally by US students. • For student who use EpiPens, parents must supply two EpiPens to the school in case of emergency.

Lifts and Lift Passes

Most students are not allowed to ride in the lift/elevator. Exceptions to this are senior students who hold a lift pass enabling them to make quick and easy access to the higher floors from the lower floors, and passes for CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG students who have health or disability issues that make mobility difficult. Please bring a doctor or parent’s note to the school nurse.

Crutches and Wheelchairs

Please be reminded that the crutches and wheelchair in the nurse’s office are strictly reserved for medical emergencies. Students recovering from injury and in need of crutches or a wheelchair are to make arrangements with their healthcare providers. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Emergencies

CDNIS has a comprehensive action plan to respond to emergencies, with student safety and security our highest priority at all times. In case of emergency, CDNIS also has a variety of communication methods to contact parents if necessary. Please note that these may be subject to change depending on the nature of the emergency.

• Parents will be called directly if their child is injured or otherwise harmed (ex. sports injury, asthma attack, etc.). Should a child sustain a serious injury while at school, he/she will immediately be sent to the nearest hospital as the situation warrants and parent will be contacted. • Parents of an entire grade or group will receive an SMS (ex. school bus break down returning from a field trip, etc.) • For an emergency that affects a large section of the school or the entire school, CDNIS will send out a message via the CDNIS Mobile App under the “Urgent” menu tab. Breaking information will also be posted on the main page of the CDNIS website.

It is essential that the school have current contact information for all adults responsible for every CDNIS student. Parents are responsible for updating medical forms with current contact information, for downloading the CDNIS Mobile app, and for checking their phones for messages or updates from the school.

Please see the “School Communications” section of this handbook for more details about the various communications vehicles CDNIS employs to stay in touch with parents.

School Closures 57

Any decision to close the school or delay opening will be made by the Head of School, or when absent, by one of the Principals, after considering the view of the Government and /or relevant school officials where appropriate. The school may be closed temporarily in the following circumstances:

• Extreme weather conditions • Instruction from the Education Bureau, the Department of Health, or other Statutory Agency of the Government of Hong Kong that is empowered to close schools • Emergency or critical incident • Risk to health or safety • Special events in Hong Kong • Traffic conditions

The Education Department usually makes a decision regarding school closure by 6am that day. Whenever possible, CDNIS will ensure that adequate notice is given to parents via the main school website and the “Urgent” tab on the mobile app. Parents are advised to check the website regularly during school closures. Parents should also pay close attention to television/radio announcements, as well as Government websites:

• www.hko.gov.hk Hong Kong Observatory • www.epd-asg.gov.hk Environmental Protection Department • www.edb.gov.hk Education Bureau • www.chp.gov.hk Centre for Health Protection Weather and Air Quality Policy The guidelines below are an indication for closure during adverse weather conditions. The school will always put safety first to safeguard student welfare under any circumstances. Please check the school website for real time updates.

Off Campus Warning Status Before School During School Activities

AMBER RAIN School open School open Closely monitor Heavy rain is expected Regular classes Regular classes situation At discretion of teachers

RED RAIN School closed Classes remain in Before activity – Heavy rain has started Classes cancelled session cancelled to fall, with 50mm of Students stay at home Students stay at school During activity – rain over the last hour until regular dismissal students will return to time or until safe to go school home

BLACK RAIN School closed Classes remain in Cancelled Over 100mm of rain has Classes cancelled session been recorded over the Students stay at home Students stay at school last 2 hours until regular dismissal time or until safe to go home

THUNDERSTORM School open School open Closely monitor Thunderstorms likely to Regular classes Regular classes situation affect Hong Kong At discretion of teachers 58 School open School open Closely monitor T1 Regular classes Regular classes situation TYPHOON 1 SIGNAL At discretion of Tropical cyclone approx. teachers 800 km off Hong Kong

No school - Pre Rec & Classes remain in Before activity – T3 Rec (AM classes) session cancelled TYPHOON 3 SIGNAL Decision will be made Pre Rec & Rec: During activity – Strong Wind Speed for Pre Rec & Rec PM PM classes will be students will return to 41-62km/h. Gusts may classes by 10am cancelled school

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School closed Classes will be Cancelled T8+ Classes cancelled dismissed TYPHOON 8 SIGNAL Students stay at home Students stay at school Gale or storm until collected or safe force wind Speed to go home 63-117 km/h, Gusts may exceed 180 km/h

The quality and condition of Hong Kong’s air fluctuates on a daily basis, and differs considerably from area to area. The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is issued by the Environmental Protection Department of Hong Kong (EPD) to provide a simple and uniform way to report daily air pollution concentrations and to serve as a basis for issuing advice to the public before the onset of air pollution episodes. The school monitors these levels on a daily basis using data from the Central and Western Stations. CDNIS uses the following guidelines to safeguard our students: Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Health AQHI Health Recommendations Recommendations for Risk Band Advice for Pre Rec & Rec Prep to Gr. 12

Low 1-3 No action required

Moderate 4-6 No action required

High 7 Reduce outdoor Physical activities of The intensity and duration of physical moderate to low the following activities should be exertion and intensity for the following at a moderate level: time outdoors types of activities: ✓ PE Lessons ✓ Running/jumping ✓ Athletics Meets ✓ Ball games (i.e. soccer) ✓ Swimming Galas ✓ Cycling ✓ Ball games (i.e. soccer) ✓ Outdoor Activities (i.e. camps) ✓ Cross Country

Very 8-10 Reduce to Physical activities of The intensity and duration of High the minimum moderate to low the following activities should be outdoor intensity and minimum at a moderate to low level: physical duration for the following ✓ PE Lessons exertion and types of activities: ✓ Games Days time outdoors ✓ Running/jumping ✓ Athletics Meets ✓ Ball games (i.e. soccer) ✓ Swimming Galas ✓ School picnics/outings ✓ Ball Games (i.e. soccer) Prolonged outdoor ✓ activities not Outdoor Activities (i.e. camps) recommended Activities not recommended: ✗ Cross Country 59 Serious 10+ Avoid being Avoid physical exertion outdoors Outdoor ASAs will be moved to indoor supervised areas Outdoor athletics cancelled

Student Security Access Cards

To enhance safety and security, all Grade 7-9 students must have a school-registered Octopus card for checking in and checking out of the school premises. The system provides timely and accurate information regarding attendance, simplifies existing procedures, and acts in accordance with the recommendations on the safety of the community from the Council of International School (CIS).

Students can either use their own Octopus card, or they can purchase CDNIS customized Octopus cards. Students must bring their Octopus card to OneDoor for registration so that they can use their Octopus card for physical presence/door access.

Card readers are located all major school entrances and exits:

• 10/F LLAC entrance • 9/F Main entrance • 7/F School bus entrance • 6/F Carpark • 5/F Carpark • 4/F Fitness Centre (Door access only) • 3/F Small Gymnasium (Door access only) • 2/F Emergency Exit Forgotten Cards If the student forgets to bring their registered Octopus card, the physical presence status of the student will be shown as “absent” in the system. The student should inform OneDoor immediately after they enter into the School premises and OneDoor can manually input his/ her presence into the system so that the student will not be considered absent. Students are encouraged to develop a habit of carrying their registered Octopus card to school every day.

Lost Cards If a student loses their registered Octopus Card, OneDoor should be informed immediately. OneDoor will disable the student’s Octopus Card account upon receipt of such notification. The student should bring another Octopus Card (a new CDNIS customized Octopus Card or regular Octopus Card) to OneDoor again for registration as soon as possible.

Please note there is no refund or reimbursement mechanism on the value stored in the CDNIS customized Octopus Card if any credits are left in it when it is lost.

Withdrawing Students If a student withdraws from CDNIS, the Admissions Department will notify OneDoor, and OneDoor will disable the student’s Octopus Card account. From then on, the student will no longer be able to enter into the school premises with the Octopus Card. The student can however continue using the Octopus Card for their own payment or other purposes.

Insurance

We recommend that parents have comprehensive medical coverage for their children. CDNIS, in accordance with the Education Development Bureau’s (EDB) requirements, has a group 60 personal accident insurance policy, however coverage for accidents on the school premises is limited. In particular, the accidental medical expenses benefit is limited to $5000 per person under the current group personal accident insurance policy of CDNIS. The school provides very comprehensive insurance for excursions or trips, especially those that take students overseas. Please speak with your insurance provider to choose a level of coverage best suited to your child. Alternatively, you can also contact CDNIS insurance broker, Lockton, at 2250 2854 for individual Personal Accident Insurance Plan.

Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG

The school has a zero tolerance policy toward smoking. Smoking is not permitted in the school or on the school grounds. Offences will lead to suspension.

The school has a zero tolerance policy toward the use of alcohol or drugs. Students will be suspended and required to attend an interview with their parents and the school administration on a first offence. Repeat offences may lead to expulsion.

Counselling support is available for students as needed.

Anti-Bullying

It is important for students to feel safe in their school environment and not be distracted by other students who may bully or prevent them from learning. CDNIS has adopted the Ontario Ministry of Education’s definition of bullying: Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

“Bullying is typically a form of repeated, persistent, aggressive behaviour that is directed at an individual or individuals that is intended to cause fear, distress and/or harm to another person’s body, feelings, self-esteem, or reputation.”

Students enrolled at CDNIS are expected to:

• Not bully others • Help those who are being bullied • Include those who are left out • Report acts of bullying

Questions are concerns regarding bullying may be directed to CDNIS Guidance Counsellors. Reported cases of bullying are addressed by Administration and other staff if and as required. Administrative Information & Policies

School Fees

In an effort improve sustainability, CDNIS does not mail out paper invoices or statements, rather, all invoices and account statements are placed in your Parent Portal account under the “NetClassroom” tab. For those who must have a paper copy of invoices and statements, please note that these documents can be downloaded and printed from your computer.

Invoices will be uploaded to the Parent Portal approximately one month before payment is due.

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG CDNIS tuition payment is due on the following dates:

March 22 Deposit for the next school year June 30 Capital Levy, Entry Fee for new students, and tuition fee for first term October 31 Tuition fee for second term

Please contact the Accounts Department if you have any questions.

Photo Policy

We are fortunate that CDNIS is a sought after educational establishment. As such, we like to share the success of our programmes, staff and students. This means that, from time to time, we will take photos and/or videos of school activities for publication in various media to promote the school. Please be aware that your child may be photographed or filmed at some point as part of our promotional or informational efforts. Please contact the Senior Manager, Communications if you have any questions. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Tutoring Policy

CDNIS recognises that many students and parents will desire to employ CDNIS staff members for private tutoring. The School does not actively engage in facilitating such arrangements between students and CDNIS staff members and does not provide a list of staff available for tutoring. Outside tutors are not permitted to tutor on the school premises.

CDNIS staff members may engage in tutoring of students from CDNIS and from other schools provided the work presents no real or perceived conflict of interest for the employee and occurs under the following conditions:

The student receiving the tutoring is not in the staff member’s class or grade, nor is the student imminently to be in the staff member’s class, grade, nor is the student under his/her immediate supervision.

• The student receiving the tutoring is not seeking admission to CDNIS. • The work does not take place on the CDNIS premises. • The work does not occur during working hours. • The work does not interfere with daily duties or responsibilities to the School. • The staff member if holding a work visa supported by CDNIS observes his or her responsibility to seek permission for the work from Hong Kong Immigration Department under the provisions of Hong Kong law. • The staff member abides by IRD regulations for reporting of income earned in Hong Kong from other sources than CDNIS. • The arrangement is between the CDNIS staff member and the parent. • Staff members who are tutoring students may write letters of recommendation in support of

applications to other schools, but such letters should not be printed on CDNIS letterhead. 63 • Any non-compliance with the CDNIS tutoring policy may be subject to serious disciplinary action. • The School Administration reserves the right to amend the tutoring policy when appropriate and necessary.

Environmental Policy

CDNIS has drafted and issued a sustainability statement to provide context within which members of the community are meant to think and act when issues of sustainability arise at school.

Sustainability Statement With the growing importance of sustainability brought to the forefront by the addition of the Green Roof to our campus, the principle of global citizenship in curriculum, and the Houses supporting environmental NGOs, we need to demonstrate that we are a progressive educational institution, a space of innovation, whose strength and reputation is derived from its members practicing what they preach. Students, staff, parents and Senior Administration should take deliberate efforts to mitigate their impact on the environment in school activities by adopting appropriate, consistent practices and habits that reduce energy and resource use.

Letters of Recommendation

When CDNIS students apply to other schools either here in Hong Kong or abroad, a Letter of Recommendation is typically required as part of the process. (These forms are also appropriate 64

for applying to summer school programmes.) Our school has a designated form for such purposes, and it is our practice that no other form will be submitted on behalf of students.

Please contact the Counselling/Guidance Department to begin the process. Please note that parents must also sign a waiver agreeing that they will not see the completed form. Once the waiver is signed, the student’s homeroom teacher will complete the form on behalf of the student. Counsellors will forward the completed form to the necessary school/s.

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG A kind reminder that we require a minimum of ten working days to process such a request. We apologize in advance that we are unable to accommodate last minute requests. Also, parents are responsible for any fees incurred after the complimentary two official copies of school reports, including invigilation, courier, and copy fees.

Lower School Field Trip Fees

Class field trips within the immediate Hong Kong community are a common and valuable element to our programme as students visit local museums, parks, beaches, theatres and historical or environmental sites. In the past, parents received multiple requests on a per- need basis throughout the school year for field trip costs such as entrance, transportation or participation fees. In our efforts to plan farther ahead as well as simplify this process, teachers will plan the year’s trips and outings ahead and ask parents to pay a one-time amount at the start of the school year. Although each Grade level will be different, the average amount requested for all students this past year was $400. Parents will receive an email from their child’s homeroom teacher after school begins in August delineating the activities and trips planned as well as the process to collect the fees required. Please note the field trip fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

End-of-Year Checkout Procedures

At the end of the school year students are expected to return all library books, textbooks or other educational materials that have been loaned to them for the year. Students who have lost materials or books will be expected to pay replacement costs before progress reports are issued.

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Staggered and Half-Day Entry

CDNIS uses a staggered entry transition for Pre Reception and Reception, and a half-day entry system for Preparatory. Staggered and half-day entry occurs during the first week of school, assisting our youngest students in their adjustment process. In addition, it allows teachers and classroom assistants to get to know the children in a more relaxed atmosphere, and provides teachers a better opportunity to recognize any children that may need help adjusting to the transition and provide extra support if needed. CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG Please be sure assured that your child will not miss any curriculum or be disadvantaged in any way by the staggered entry process. Children will not be marked as absent for days on which they are not scheduled to be at school during the staggered entry period.

Parents will be advised via email in early August with more details regarding these systems, including students’ staggered or half-day entry schedule.

Expectations of Students

All students have the right to:

• A positive, enjoyable and supportive environment in which to receive an effective education • Participate in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, both verbal and physical. Please see the “Anti-Bullying” section under Student Health and Wellbeing for more information. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

All students are held responsible for:

• Respecting the rights of others • Displaying good manners • Using appropriate language • Knowing and following school, class, and bus expectations and routines • Treating school, peer, and personal property with respect • Being accountable for their learning by completing tasks to the best of the abilities and promptly • Attending school regularly, including arriving at school and classes punctually • Following the instructions of staff members • Working and playing cooperatively with other students • Solving problems by communicating with each other

General Policies

School Bag The bag should be large enough to hold a plastic zip pouch and easy enough for your child to open and close independently. Please do not send in large “suitcase” types of bags with wheels, etc. as they do not fit in our cubbies. Zip bags are easier to open than buckles. Please ensure that your child’s name is clearly labeled on all of their belongings. 67 Snack Please send a nutritious snack to school. We strongly discourage cookies and treat type foods. Small sandwiches, rice balls, crackers, fruit and vegetables are always appropriate. Please ensure that your child is able to open and close their snack containers. A small easy-to-open water bottle should also be included. Again, please ensure that your child’s name is clearly written on their snack container and water bottle.

Toys and Other Personal Belongings Children are discouraged from bringing toys and jewelry to school unless requested by the teacher.

Money Your child may need to bring money to school from time to time. Please make sure it is in a clearly marked envelope and placed in the A4 folder provided by the school.

Communication Pre Reception to Grade 2 students will be given a zipper pouch, which will be used to carry communication letters, notes and a communications booklet between home and school. Please check this pouch daily and ensure it is brought back to school each day. Please use this booklet and/or email to communicate with us. Classroom specific information is posted weekly on the class blogs. Please be sure to check the classroom blog on a regular basis. Upper School Student Life

Code of Conduct

CDNIS places significant emphasis on four key values statements, on which our school was founded. These values are the touchstone of all student/teacher/parent interaction at the school.

• Respect and Caring for Self • Respect and Caring for Others • Sense of Belonging

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG • Social Responsibility

When we became an IB school in all three programmes, we adopted school-wide the IB Learner Profile as well. To review the characteristics of the IB Learner Profile, please see the “LEARNING” section of this handbook.

Respect and Caring for Self Respect for self becomes manifest in many different ways. Those who plan effectively and work hard to achieve success in the classroom or in a club, on stage or in the gym demonstrate respect for self. Those who hold high personal standards for their conduct and deportment demonstrate respect for self. Those who make use of a positive, balanced and open-minded outlook and perspective on issues demonstrate respect for self. In all cases, by doing so, our relationships with one another become healthier and our school can truly establish a sense of genuine community.

Respect and Caring for Others All school members must respect and treat others fairly, regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, age or disability. Mutual Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

respect, co-operation and sharing are important values in any social experience. The ability to work with and for others is an important ingredient in the learning process. Students are expected to be courteous and respectful to fellow students and to staff at the school.

General school and classroom rules are clearly explained to all students by teachers and administration and are to be followed by students. If behaviour is inappropriate, disruptive, or in any way injurious to the moral tone of the school, it will result in an interview with the vice principal, and if deemed significantly detrimental, will result in detention, suspension, or expulsion.

Sense of Belonging All members of the school are valued and have gifts that they can offer to the school to make our school community a better place. When one contributes, one feels a sense of accomplishment and pride which helps foster a further sense of belonging.

Social Responsibility As members of a learning institution, we have a duty to be socially responsible to all members of our community. We further have a duty to reach out and use our talents and gifts to support those who are less privileged. With the adoption of a new CDNIS Mission Statement and a commitment to honour the IB Mission Statement, we are called to become responsible global citizens and to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

In addition, on a much more local setting, we have a responsibility to respect and properly maintain all school property (including building, grounds, equipment, furnishings, textbooks etc.). Those who destroy or deface school property will be required to pay the full cost of repair or replacement. The student must also replace lost school property. Students are expected to return their textbooks, library resources, musical instruments and all loaned equipment in the same condition (within reason) that they received them. 69

In the event of materials or payment outstanding of any kind, further borrowing privileges will be denied and the report card/transcript will be withheld.

Academic Honesty Policy

The CDNIS Academic Honesty Policy exists to promote, uphold and reinforce values that are central to the tradition of excellence, and applies to all classes and activities associated with CDNIS. All Upper School students are required to sign an Academic Honesty Contract, which are available online through the CDNIS Upper School website.

The purpose of this Academic Honesty Policy is to:

• Develop responsible and ethical behaviour • Reinforce self-respect, respect for peers and respect for the work of others • Protect the integrity of the academic achievement level of all students • Promote a high level of learning and an understanding of the inter-connectedness of human knowledge • Guide parents and students in the traditions of academic honesty valued by the school • To prepare students for academic honesty expectations in tertiary education

Promoting Academic Honesty At CDNIS we take the values of personal integrity and honour associated with Academic Honesty very seriously. We believe that every member of our community should understand that although great work is often produced in response to the work of others as we build upon, argue against, or are inspired by their ideas, those influences must be properly credited. CDNIS students are expected to reference properly as this not only reinforces the importance of these values, but also lends credibility to their ideas and acknowledges the way in which their work exists as part of a wider, shared, communal attempt to understand the world.

Using another person’s work (written, visual or otherwise) is therefore an entirely acceptable academic practice as long as proper acknowledgement and credit is given and if the intent is to add support and/or credibility to one’s ideas. At CDNIS, we adopt the Modern Language Association (MLA) style of citing reference materials unless otherwise stated by the teacher.

Failure to reference properly, however, is a form of academic misconduct and this is often the result of carelessness when completing assignments, poor time management and/or pressure on students to achieve higher grades. Students should aim to manage their time effectively and thus minimise the chances that they will feel as if they have ‘no choice’ but to plagiarise if they are to meet a deadline and perform according to expectations.

Developing Student Understanding of Academic Honesty There are currently a number of tools available that analyse student work for plagiarism. At CDNIS, Turnitin.com is used to detect plagiarism, but it is ultimately the responsibility of each student to ensure that any ideas, words and images that are not the their own have been acknowledged.

• In classes, students are taught how to correctly cite the work of others and are given clear guidelines for submitting work. • Teachers work with students to develop shared understandings about cheating, plagiarism, and other instances of academic misconduct. • Teachers educate students carefully about matters of academic honesty, including engaging students in activities that clarify what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it and about 70 the difference between authorized collaboration and illegitimate collusion.

Late Submission of Assignments Policy

It is important that all students continue to develop ownership and responsibility for their education. In order to encourage and develop self-management skills, support will be provided to assist students with completing assessments on time. In addition, consequences will be identified for students who submit assessments late or who fail to submit an assessment.

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG To encourage and promote successful achievement for all students, teachers will:

• Communicate in advance key dates for completing assessments; • Plan for major assessments to be completed in stages, so that students are less likely to be faced with an “all-or-nothing” situation at the last minute; • Encourage and model time-management skills and techniques.

To demonstrate responsible attitudes and develop self-management skills, students will:

• Communicate with teachers when there are extenuating circumstances that prevent them from meeting a deadline; • Seek assistance from teachers and counselor to develop alternative strategies to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks; • Strive to be principled and positive when faced with challenges that he/she may not be able to overcome alone; • Maintain an honest and respectful attitude when communicating with teachers. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

To encourage student responsibility and the development of self-management skills, all teachers will:

• Take into consideration legitimate reasons for missed deadlines; • Assist the student with the completion of the assessment by requiring them to attend the next scheduled revision session(s) or additional sessions purposely planned to address the late submission; • Provide alternate assessments where, in the teacher’s professional judgment, it is reasonable and appropriate to do so; • Discuss and agree on a revised submission date and, if necessary or warranted, deduct marks up to and including the full value of the assessment for failure to meet the revised deadline.* • Communicate with the student’s parents/guardian and share information on any decisions made in relation to a revised deadline, alternative assessment or consequences associated with a late submission; • Communicate with the student’s counselor to deal positively with repeat cases of late submissions. • Record an appropriate achievement level on the report card in the Approaches to Learning section.

* Although deducting the full value of an assessment is rare, teachers will make this decision based on the circumstances of each student.

For IB Diploma Programme Internal Assessment tasks, which need to be forwarded externally for examination or moderation, extensions are not usually possible.

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Students who are absent for a test will be given an alternate test on their first day back in the respective course. A doctor’s note will be required to validate the absence. If a student does not submit a doctor’s note or submits a parent letter only the teacher will follow-up with a parent to inquire about the absence. Students absent for an exam will be given a zero. The only exceptions are at the discretion of the principal. Illness must be documented by a doctor’s note submitted no later than three days after the exam.

For IB Diploma Programme exams, CDNIS follows the IB exam attendance protocol.

Supporting Students with Attendance on Test Days

• Teachers are required to share with students the requirement that a doctor’s note be submitted to verify an absence on the day of a test. • Teachers are required to check the appropriate Grade Calendar to avoid scheduling tests on days when two tests are already listed. • Teachers are required to post the date of their tests in the appropriate Grade Calendar.

Special Educational Needs

Guiding Principles, Definitions and Practices, Policies and Practices 1. The primary purpose of the Special Educational Needs Policy is to recognize individual learning needs of students and to support all learners to access the full curriculum and succeed. 2. Bi-weekly, Student Services meetings are held throughout the year, attended by the Upper School Counsellors, MYP Coordinator, DP Coordinator, Vice Principals and School Psychologist, where learning and behavior issues are discussed. Teachers report student concerns through emails to the Student Services Team prior to the meeting. 3. When a potential learning challenge is identified by teachers and discussed in the Student Services meeting, it may be brought forward to students and parents through face-to- face meetings. At these meetings there is the student’s guidance counsellor plus one or more of the following individuals: MYP Coordinator, DP Coordinator, Vice Principal, School Psychologist, Principal. In the case of DP students, as the recommendation, intervention, modification invariably has an impact on the student’s DP programme, the DP Coordinator is always a part of these meetings. 4. Students who are identified as having substantial learning challenges may be recommended for diagnostic testing (Psychoeducational Assessment) through an outside agency. The school psychologist and counsellors have a list of recommended local certified and reputable psychologists that they will make available to parents and students. 5. As a result of recommendations of the formal Psycho-Educational Assessment, adjustments will be made in the classroom setting to enable student success. 6. Any adjustments to teaching and learning that are made (as a result of the Psychoeducational Assessment Report) are discussed in advance with parents and students and their wishes are considered. 7. All teachers will be made aware of recommendations and asked to make adjustments accordingly. These recommendations are reviewed regularly at Student Services meetings and counsellors and coordinators communicate regularly with teachers to make sure that recommendations are being followed up. 8. In the case of DP students, the IBDP Coordinator will send the Psychoeducational Assessment Report to the IBO with completed Special Consideration (D1/D2) form to the IBO one year in advance of the IBDP Exams. 72 9. The IBDP Coordinator will report back to individual students, parents, counsellors and teachers regarding the outcome of the Special Consideration decision by the IBO for exams. 10. During the May IBDP Exams, extra rooms with invigilators will be organized, scribes made available, laptops cleared and time extended in compliance with the recommendations for special consideration by the IBO. 11. All Upper School Teachers hold weekly tutorial sessions (at a regular posted time and location) to provide individual and small group instruction to support student learning and individual student learning needs. All teachers are aware of the importance of differentiated learning and the weekly tutorial time allows for more one-on-one interaction and focus on CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG differentiated teaching. Department Heads are asked to include differentiated learning in their regular department meetings and to discuss successful differentiation methods within their subject discipline and best practice. 12. An extensive process of course selection happens upon entry into the IBDP. Recommendations by Teachers, Counsellors and IBDP Coordinator are made to assist students with course selection that is a best fit for each student, considering success and challenges in the MYP Programme. A distinct advantage of the CDNIS Diploma Programme is that we have a wide variety of course of offerings (e.g. 4 in Group all offered at the HL and SL level; 4 in Group 4 with three offered at the HL and SL level and ESS as an SL elective; 4 in Group 6 all offered at the HL and SL level). It is our firm belief that we can find a programme that fits every student’s needs and we look to support each and every student as an individual learner in their learning path through their final two years of secondary school study. Students have the option of doing certificates only and we have had a few students do this (6 out of 286 in our first 3 cohorts) because it is truly the best learning path for them. Nevertheless, we endeavour to keep students in the full programme to the greatest extent possible, giving them options to maximize their success and create the opportunity to gain the full rich DP experience. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Roles and Responsibilities Administrators Upper School Vice Principals attend the bi-monthly Student Services meetings and are made aware of all students who are having learning and behavioral challenges. The Upper School Principal is involved in on-going discussions, support of students, and is made aware of all assessments for special consideration.

MYP and DP Coordinators The IB Coordinators are in attendance at the bi-monthly meetings and contribute to all discussions on student learning needs. Along with the counsellors, the IBDP Coordinator meets with students and parents regarding recommendations for Psycho-Educational reports. Copies of Psycho Educational reports are kept in the IBDP Coordinator office and copies are sent to the IBO for Special Consideration in DP. The IBDP Coordinator is responsible for communicating with students, parents and teachers on Special Consideration granted by the IBO. The IBDP Coordinator (with the help of the IB Assistant and Invigilation team) arranges for extra rooms, extra invigilation time, cleared computers, scribes, etc. for all students who have been provided with special consideration for exams by the IBO.)

Counsellors The role of a school guidance counsellor is two fold; to provide social-emotional as well as academic/career support to all students. Counsellors support student transitions within the US and beyond, are responsible for addressing social concerns individually and in groups and assist in life-skills acquisition.

The Counsellors are in attendance at the bi-monthly Student Services meeting. Counsellors communicate with students and parents regarding learning challenges identified by teachers. Counsellors provide ongoing support to individual students and make recommendations of psychologists who can administer the Psycho-Educational assessment when required. 73

School Psychologist The School Psychologist attends the Student Services meetings and is made aware of any challenges students have. The School Psychologist works with the IBDP Coordinator to determine recommendations to the IBO for Special Consideration from the Psycho-Educational report.

Subject Teachers Subject teachers have a key role in recognizing students with learning challenges at the school. It is the responsibility of Subject Teachers to communicate any concerns regarding learning needs to Counsellors and IB Coordinators on a regular basis. Any significant concerns should be forwarded for discussion at Student Services meeting. Subject teachers are expected to engage in and conduct differentiation in their classrooms to acknowledge and support different learning styles and learning pathways.

Upper School Student Council

Consisting of students from all levels but managed by elected Upper School students, the Upper School Student Council represents the student body of our school and brings forward great events each year. Student Life Programmes

Athletics

CDNIS takes great pride its sports programmes, both within the school curriculum as well as extra-curricular activities. Teams that represent the school in competitions with other schools are known as the Timberwolves or T-Wolves. Participation in athletics helps students become well-rounded individuals and promotes fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

Athletics at CDNIS: In addition to attending required PE classes, students who are interested

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG in participating in athletics have ample opportunity to become involved in competitive sports teams that represent the school, as well as non-competitive house leagues.

Competitive Sports at CDNIS The goals of the Athletics Programme are; Participation, Enjoyment and Success, in that order. The philosophy at CDNIS is that students should have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, rather than specializing in just one activity. The school offers a comprehensive and very successful sports programme that covers many sports over three distinct seasons. In the last academic year, CDNIS had more than 70 teams representing the school.

Sports Fee For each season, and each sport in each Season, a Sports Fee of $500 is charged to every member of the team. This is a contribution toward the variety of costs associated with being part of that team.

Age Divisions There are five age divisions at CDNIS: Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

U10 – Students aged 9 or under as of 1 September of that academic year U12 – Students aged 11 or under as of 1 September of that academic year U14 – Students aged 13 or under as of 1 September of that academic year U16 – Students aged 15 or under as of 1 September of that academic year U20 – Students aged 19 or under as of 1 September of that academic year

Sports Seasons The sports programme is organized into three seasons, each 8 to 12 weeks long, offering different sports.

Season 1: September to November Cross Country (U12–U20), Volleyball (U14-U20, SEASAC), Football (U14, SEASAC), Swimming (U12-U20), Touch Rugby (U14), Netball (U8-U12), Golf (SEASAC), Gymnastics;

Season 2: November to February Basketball (U10-U20, SEASAC), Ball Hockey (Open), Golf (Open), Tennis (Open, SEASAC), Girls’ Touch Rugby (U20, SEASAC); Boys Rugby (U16), Trail Running (U16-U20);

Season 3: February to May Track and Field (U12-U20), Boys’ Football (U20), Girls’ Football (U20), Badminton (U12-U20, SEASAC), Softball (Open, SEASAC), Boys Rugby (U12); Dragon Boating (Open)

Season 4: May to June Football (U12)

Some sports such as Equestrian, Gymnastics, Netball, Football and Swimming extend into two 75 or even three season.

Competitive Team Tryouts Tryouts for the T-Wolves are announced at the start of each season, and all interested students may try out. Participation on competitive teams is restricted to students in Grades 4 and above, but rare exceptions are made for motivated and talented younger students. Team members are selected on a competitive basis. Since the number of positions is limited, some students will not make the team. Most students who want to participate in cross-country running and track and field are part of the team, regardless of skill level. These are good entry-level teams if your child wishes to get involved in school sports but has no experience.

Sports Leagues CDNIS is a member of four sports organizations. Our primary commitments lie with the International Schools Sports Federation of Hong Kong (ISSFHK) and the South East Asian Students Activities Conference (SEASAC). In addition, CDNIS participates in the Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation (HKSSF) and the Southern Delta Region Conference (SDRC)

• The ISSFHK, divided into four seasons, runs the entire school year with different sports offered each season. • SEASAC, is our highest level of competition, involves travel to compete at member schools in Southeast Asia. • HKSSF is a league of predominantly local Hong Kong schools. • ACAMIS includes competitions for U14/U16 football and basketball, as well as track and field. • (SDRC) for Grade ⅞ Touch/Football/Volleyball and Basketball. • We also host, and we are invited to, a number of International School invitational Sporting events. Tournaments CDNIS is a full member of the ISSFHK and all teams participate in tournaments at the end of each season. All members of the squad are expected to be available to attend the tournament. U20 teams attend a SEASAC tournament at the end of the season. Since SEASAC member schools are located all over Southeast Asia, this often involves expenses to cover flights, hotels, and entry fees, among other items. If these expenses pose a problem for any students, parents should contact the Athletic Director as soon as possible.

Transportation to Matches/Training Sessions Transportation is provided after regular training sessions. There is no additional charge for existing bus users. However, the Sports Programme often operates outside regular bus hours, and in these cases door-to-door transportation is not available. Instead, the school provides transportation to general locations from which students need to arrange their own way home. U12 team coaches provide details on pick-up and drop-off locations. For U14, U16 and U20 teams, the locations are Patterson St, Causeway Bay or CDNIS.

Contacting Athletics If you have questions, try the T-Wolves and ISSFHK sites first. Coaches and the Athletic Department communicate through the website and the Flash newsletter. If you still have questions, please feel free to contact the Athletic Director.

Coaches will send Parental and Student Approval and Participation Agreement Forms. These must be completed only once per year. For U12 teams, coaches will send parents regular email updates.

Swimming CDNIS has a very competitive swimming team training 14 times a week at our school 76 swimming pool.

Commitments to the team:

• U10 must commit at least 4 sessions per week, U12 Swimmers must commit to at least 6 session per week, U14 and above must commit to at least 8 sessions per week • All swimmer must meet the D3 qualifying times approved by the Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association. Click here for the qualifying times. • All Swimming team members will pay a fee of $1000 per half term that covers all training pool costs, equipment and competition registration fees

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG • The swimming team will represent CDNIS to compete in competitions like ISSFHK, SEASAC and ACAMIS.

Arts

The Art Programme provides an environment for students to grow perceptually and cognitively; to develop into creative problem solvers and individuals who can think outside the box.

Makers’ Culture and Innovation The makers’ culture at CDNIS has been building towards a holistic vision for a number of years incorporating robotics, design, technology, visual arts and coding. CDNIS is in the midst of pioneering innovative educational change across the school that harnesses a culture of Makers across our school, wider community, and beyond. Makerspaces across campus are exciting hubs of creativity found in the Library, 3/F, art studios, Design classroom, OneDoor, specialised Robotics & coding rooms, and of course the classroom. CDNIS has a powerful new mission statement, which includes innovation and creativity as playing a key role in our children’s Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

lives. In undertaking these modes of learning, students can be stewards of the change they would like to see in the world. These core values of empathising with the world around them, encourages students to engage with the community and creatively and practically problem solve towards real life based solutions.

Visual Arts The Visual Arts Programme provides students with opportunities to engage in a highly challenging and exciting creative journey as a part of a holistic, dynamic Arts Culture at CDNIS.

Visual Arts is cross training for the brain. Students are given the opportunity to develop 77 their skills by responding to creative challenges, which in turn develops their confidence to communicate effectively through visual language. A variety of themes and media are explored as vehicles for creative expression. The programme includes activities that challenge students to develop their creativity and ability to see the world around them, to be open to possibilities.

Not all art activities will result in a product. The artistic creative process is emphasized, while finished pieces of artwork provide students with “measurable” learning, growth, and satisfaction. These outcomes contribute to the positive concept of self and the personal success of each student.

Lower School Lower School Visual Arts students are encouraged to be the drivers of their own learning experiences, to think beyond the square and find their own expression through the visual lens. Balanced with a strong skills based continuum, students learn to use a wide range of traditional mediums whilst developing artistic responses in new technologies. Students are internally assessed on the PYP Visual Arts learning phases, with a strong emphasis on process over product. Specialist art lessons are located in the new Arts Studios on the 14/F for Prep to Grade 6 students.

Upper School Upper School art experiences are centred around art history, critique, aesthetics, and art production including the elements and principles of design. In Upper School students are encouraged to choose their own interests and project work. Students often pursue careers related to the visual arts such as product design, art therapy, fashion design, interior design, architecture, game design, web design and fine arts to name a few. Every year many of our students receive multiple scholarships as top art school from around the world actively seek our graduates. Film Studies Film continues to grow in popularity as a senior level DP Programme. Our students produce high quality, thought provoking film art, also developing advanced level skills in critical discourse and technologies to support their work.

Performing Arts Performing Arts has become a vital part of CDNIS, and this is highlighted by the large number of students who choose to participate in extracurricular bands, choirs, ensembles, plays and related workshops, and by students who choose music and drama as an option in Upper School. CDNIS is renowned for developing talented performers and has an abundance of opportunities for students who dream of being on stage.

To support our students’ development, a talented teaching staff of experienced musicians and theatre performance and operations staff is at the school full time. In addition, various instructors from outside of the school are used when needed.

The Leo Lee Arts Centre further enhances our ability to develop our students and also provides a world-class venue to showcase our talented performers.

Music Programme Music is a vital part of CDNIS and this is highlighted by the large number of students who choose to participate in extracurricular choirs and ensembles, groups which have grown tremendously in the past few years.

Auditions are held in August every year, and rehearsals begin soon after for the myriad events held in school, in our Hong Kong community and beyond, that the choir students participate in. Every December CDNIS choir members perform for the Canadian Consulate’s Remembrance 78 Day Ceremony held at Sai Wan War Cemetery; an event that CDNIS has been invited to attend since 1995. In school, these students will be performing annually at the Winter Concert and the Evening of the Arts events and many other celebrations.

The Grade 6 music programme introduces and develops student skills on woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Students in Grade 6-8 have the opportunity to join an after-school concert band where they perform music that is both challenging and rewarding. These students begin rehearsals in September, rehearsing once a week and performing regularly at School functions, such as Evening of the Arts and Winter Concert. It is a great opportunity for students to play great music in a large ensemble. CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG

Due to the popularity of the music at our school, the instrumental programme has witnessed growth annually. The Upper School music teachers have developed a rigorous curriculum that continues building upon the foundation of the Grade 6 beginning band programme. By graduation, students will have received extensive opportunities for performing in large and small ensembles.

All students in Grade 7 and 8 take Music as part of their Fine Arts course (consisting of Music, Drama, and Visual Art). Instruments are provided by school, at no cost, but students may bring their own. They receive a well-rounded music education in all aspects of theory, creativity and critical thinking.

Students in Grade 8 may choose to take a Instrumental Music course in lieu of Drama and Visual Art. This provides students with a much more focused performance experience receiving three times as much music instruction as the music component of the Fine Arts course.

Upon entering Grade 9, students may elect to take music. Students’ music education is built on a concert band programme and further develops skills in theory, creativity and analysis. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

While most rehearsals take place Mondays after school, some occur throughout the week during lunch. If there is sufficient student interest, an after school choir will be offered in Upper School.

Ensembles

• Symphonic Winds (Mondays 2:45-5:00 and Thursdays 12:30-1:00), Grades 10-12 (including some students from Grades 7 and 9) • Wind Philharmonic (Mondays 2:45-4:00), Grades 9-12 (including some students from Grade 7 and 8) • Stage Band (Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30-1:00), Grades 8-12 • Concert Band (Mondays 2:45-4:00), Grades 6-8

Chinese Cultural Music and Arts CDNIS also provides instruction in Chinese instruments such as pipa, guhzeng, dizi, erhu, and yangqing. Students receive one lesson after school on Wednesdays followed by two-hour rehearsals Fridays in the Chinese Cultural Centre. In addition, students may sign up for Chinese dance, choir, and painting.

After School Activities

CDNIS provides students with a diverse range of extracurricular pursuits via our After School Activities (ASA) programme. Activities are grouped into Arts, Sports and Academics. Information can be found on the Activities website (http://sites.cdnis.edu.hk/school/lseca/).

ASAs are optional and parents registering their child for an ASA must pay an additional fee for 79 the activity prior to its commencement. CDNIS offers two sessions of After School Activities (ASAs) a year, led by our team of professional service providers. The sessions normally run as follows:

Session 1 August – December Session 2 January – June

Registration & Payment

• Payment is non-refundable • Please make cheque payable to ‘CDNIS’. Cheques can be delivered in a sealed envelope to the 9/F school office in person or by post to “Activities Dept., Canadian International School of Hong Kong, 36 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen” • Please write your child’s name, CDNIS student number and reference number on the reverse side of the cheque. • Reception students may only enrol in Session 2 ASAs (with the exception of swimming) • ASA’s will no longer be offered to Pre Reception students (with the exception of swimming) • If a CDNIS activity is cancelled due to teacher illness parents will be notified and a credit will be issued in such cases

Administration Charge Students/families who need to make a change caused by an in-school activity or event will not be charged the administration fee of $1000. Any changes made for personal reasons or reasons that are caused by factors outside of CDNIS will result in a $1000 fee. At all times the ASA department will endeavour to be reasonable with this policy and common sense will always prevail; the final decision is with the Director of AAA.

Medical In the case of a medical emergency your child will be transported to the nearest public hospital (Queen Mary) by ambulance. In such cases parents will be notified. We remind students not to share food with others due to potential food allergies.

Bus Please contact Sun Bus at 3897 8895 to find the appropriate after school bus for your child. Buses are available at 4:10pm, 4:20pm, 5:10pm and 5:20pm. Please note that the 5:10pm and 5:20pm bus routes have limited service and no bus mother, therefore most ASA for Grades 3 and below end by 4pm.

Tennis/Badminton/Football Bus With regard to the Tennis/Badminton/Football bus, students should go the 9/F playground to meet the Service Provider before going to the bus. From there, they can go straight to the 7/F to get on the bus. The provider has an adult escort on the bus to assist the students.

Student Supervision CDNIS staff will supervise students from 2:30pm-4pm during periods before or after lessons and ensure students catch the 4:10pm or 4:20pm bus. This supervision is available only for students who are participating in CDNIS ASAs.

Pre Reception & Reception Students Students in Pre Reception and Reception who wish to join an after school activity MUST be picked up by their parent or caregiver at the end of the school day on the 9/F playground and 80 escorted to their activity. The responsible adult MUST remain on site during the activity and ensure the child is escorted home. CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Aquatics

• ASA’s will no longer be offered to Pre Reception students; with the exception of swimming • Swimmers Grade 1 and below require a parent/guardian escort to and from the pool • Students in Pre Rec/ Reception who wish to join an ASA MUST have a parent/caregiver on site • CDNIS staff will supervise students from 2:30-4pm during periods before or after lessons and ensure students catch the 4:10pm/4:20pm bus

School Clubs

Canadian International School of Hong Kong offers a wide range of clubs for all ages and interests. Please note that clubs run subject to student interest and staff availability. Below is just a small selection of the clubs students can participate in:

Amnesty International Habitat for Humanity Business Club Heifer International Chess Club Model United Nations Creative Writing Club Photography Team Computer Science Club SEAMC Math Team Debate Team UNICEF Environmental Club Yearbook

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Parent Code of Conduct

Canadian International School of Hong Kong is fortunate to have a supportive and friendly parent body. A collaborative working relationship between parents, faculty and administrators enhances the experiences and education of all children at CDNIS. To help better define our respective roles and expectations, and in the spirit of the IB Programme, the school has a Parent Code of Conduct.

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG These guidelines provide a reminder on the basic standards of conduct expected of all CDNIS parents, guardians and visitors. CDNIS is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where all members of the community treat one another with dignity and mutual respect.

These guidelines are informed by the codes of conduct and codes of ethics established by the Education Department Bureau, Ontario Ministry of Education, Council of International Schools and International Baccalaureate Organization. By enrolling your child in CDNIS, parents agree to abide by all school policies including the following guidelines.

All members of CDNIS School Community are expected to:

• Respect the caring ethos of the School by conducting themselves in a respectful and orderly manner whenever on the School campus or when representing the School off-campus. • Treat all members of the community with respect by using appropriate language and a dignified tone when speaking with others. • Support and help your child to observe school all school regulations, including protecting the School’s equipment, property and good name. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

• Wear their CDNIS ID card at all times during School visits. Those who cannot display their CDNIS ID card, must register at the 9/F Security Office or the LLAC entrance upon arrival. It is expected that all visitors will register and wear a Visitor ID badge at all times while on campus. • Communicate promptly, honestly and openly about your child and utilize the communication channels provided by the School. • Schedule to meet teachers or faculty members outside of class hours to avoid disruption of regular classroom activities. • Seek to clarify a child’s version of events with the School as part of a peaceful resolution process. • Correct any child in your care if their actions could lead to conflict, aggressive or unsafe behaviour. • Seek information and raise concerns directly with the School through the appropriate channels. • Promptly report your child(ren)’s absence or late arrival. • Obtain permission from the Head of School before arranging any parent assembly on the School campus. • Avoid entering the School campus, and/or remaining on campus without authorisation after the School is closed. • Follow the instructions of the School security guards, staff and traffic attendants at all times. • Respect normally accepted conventions regarding confidentiality. • Respect that hallways and playgrounds are learning spaces for students and classes; the 9F foyer is where students are to be met for pick-up after school.

All CDNIS parents are expected to refrain from:

• Disruptive behaviour which interferes or threatens to interfere with the operation of a classroom, an employee’s office, or any other areas of the School campus. • Using loud or offensive language; displaying or threatening to physically harm another 83 individual. • Issuing abusive/threatening emails, letters or text/voicemail/phone messages or other written communication. This extends to writing defamatory, offensive or derogatory comments regarding the School, its students, faculty, administrators, staff or parents on any social media site. In serious cases of cyber bullying, the School may take legal action. • Intentionally damaging or destroying School property or the property of others. • Intimidating, harassing or discriminating against any person on the basis of race, national, origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability. • Distributing or wearing materials on the School campus or at School functions that are obscene, advocate illegal action, appear libellous, obstruct the rights of others, or are disruptive to School programmes. • Approaching a child in order to discuss or chastise them because of actions directed at their own child. • Obstructing the free movement of any person in any place to which these guidelines apply. • Refusing to comply with any reasonable order made by a member of the School’s staff who is performing assigned duties. • Possessing or using weapons on the School campus or at School functions. • Drinking alcohol when in a supervisory relationship with students, whether on the School campus, at School functions, or on any School trips. • Smoking and/or using drugs or controlled substances on the School campus and/or in the presence of students or in a supervisory relationship with students, whether on the School campus, at School functions, or on School trips of any type. Neither will any parent sell to, procure from, or in any way involve or encourage students in drug or alcohol use. • Gambling on the School campus or at School functions. • Willfully inciting others to commit any acts in violation of these guidelines.

We trust that all members of our community will help uphold these expected standards. Parent ID Cards

Wear your CDNIS Parent ID card at all times when visiting the school. If parents don’t have their Parent ID card or if they are visitors of CDNIS, they must register at the 9/F Security Office or the LLAC entrance upon arrival at the School. They will be issued with a visitor’s badge and should wear it at all times while on the School campus.

Parent Directory

To help facilitate communication between parents for playdates, class events, and more, all parents need to log in to the Parent Portal and review/update their contact details, and then allow other CDNIS parents to view their contact information.

Once parents log into the Parent Portal, please click on Profile Update > Contact > Info > Update and follow the steps from there. Parents can choose to share as much or as little contact information as they wish, but we do encourage parents to show at least one parent mobile number and CDNIS email address.

Parent Email

Every CDNIS parent is provided with their own, unique CDNIS email address which is for communication with the school and other CDNIS parents. This system ensures that all parents have an email account that is current, accurate, and functional. All school information is sent to the CDNIS email account and can be accessed anytime and anywhere..

School Wifi

CDNIS has Wifi that can be accessed with a password, which is changed daily. Parents can request a password slip from 9/F Reception Desk Monday to Friday, and from the 9/F Security Desk over the weekend. CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Parent Use of Facilities

Library Parents are welcome to use library resources and materials. Parents may check out up to two books for a week either for themselves or for their children. In order to check out books, parents must have a CDNIS ID card.

Swimming Pool The school has a heated, 25-meter swimming pool, located on the 1/F. The pool is the site of many interschool swimming events. Swimming lessons for children of all ages are offered as an ASA. The swimming pool is also available for lap swimming.

Hours: During the school year, the pool is open to parents and students from 4pm-5pm Monday through Friday.

Class Parents

Class Parents (CP) enrich life at CDNIS, offering support to teachers, and building community among students and their families.

Teachers initiate the call for CPs. CPs then either self-select from among parents in the class, or, alternatively, teachers will appoint a parent to be CP. It is not uncommon for classes to have two or three parents sharing the class parent role. It is the decision of each teacher whether to have a class parent or not, and has final say on who will be CP.

The first and foremost responsibility of a CP is to support the classroom teacher and focus 85 on the needs of the class. Teachers and CPs should meet at the outset of the year to discuss expectations and guidelines for CP activities.

At CDNIS, Class Parents major roles and responsibilities are:

• Act as a communication liaison between teacher and parents • Answer questions from parents in a timely manner and always direct them to the classroom blog • Direct parents to teachers or administration when issue is beyond CP responsibility • Reflect parental concerns to teachers and administration with discretion when appropriate • Welcome new families and encourage them to join classroom events

In addition, Class Parents may:

• Organize class-wide parties and celebrations within the framework of the CDNIS class party guidelines • Decorate the classroom for celebrations • Plan class-wide social events for students outside school hours • Plan social events for parents with children in the class • Assist with parent volunteer recruitment for classroom activities • Organizing class-level gifts for teachers

None of these activities are obligatory, and all activities that take place in the classroom (celebrations, decorating) are at the discretion of individual teachers. Class Parents Essential Agreement Class Parents enjoy a position of leadership and reach. As such, CPs are expected to take on this responsibility in good faith, and follow the expectations outlined in the Class Parents Essential Agreement:

Class Parents will strive to be:

• Inclusive and approachable • Patient, diplomatic, and flexible • Good communicators • Positive motivators of parents • Sensitive to teachers’ and parents’ time • Open minded and fair, valuing all perspectives • Positive ambassadors for the school

They also attempt to:

• Establish clear boundaries with teacher and parents • Balance volunteer opportunities when possible so all parents may have a chance to participate in school activities • Protect the privacy of all children by using discretion and refraining from discussing the progress of children that our not our own

Class Parent Communications One of the main functions of the CP is to augment communication between parents and teacher, and vice versa. Many CPs will set up Whatsapp groups to quickly and effectively reach parents with news items and updates. CPs should take note of the following guidelines for all 86 CP-related communication channels (including email, Whatsapp, Facebook, and any others):

• Participation in these groups is optional. If a parent chooses not to join a group, offer the same information via another channel. • If setting up a group that requires email addresses to participate, please use the email addresses assigned by CDNIS ([email protected]). • CP groups are for class-related information. CP groups are not an marketing opportunity, and should not be used to promote the business, events, or activities of organizations outside CDNIS. • Communicate with care. Be mindful of when you post messages, and how many CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG messages you post, as not to overwhelm group participants. • Be professional. These groups are not for airing complaints and concerns about school- related matters. Direct these to appropriate senior staff.

Classroom Celebrations

Classroom celebrations are limited to one class period, however they may be extended at the discretion of individual teachers. All set up and clean up should take place within that time, so CPs are encouraged to be well organized and respectful of time limits. Teachers may request that CPs include room/opportunity for class learning to take place (ex. a literacy station among festive activities). CPs should plan to include such opportunities if they arise as they coordinate parties.

At CDNIS, the following holidays are typically celebrated: Halloween, Diwali, Christmas, and Chinese New Year. Any additional holidays or festivities are celebrated at the discretion of classroom teachers. It is considerate to consult with other parents in the class as to whether other festivities should be included, and then approach the classroom teacher with a request to celebrate it. Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018

Please note that CPs are welcome to invite other parents to coordinate and lead celebrations that are more familiar or meaningful to them. This offers other families the opportunity to share their knowledge and traditions.

While we welcome these festive events, our goal is to minimise its impact on classes, instructional time, and financial resources, all while exercising good stewardship of our planet and minimizing excessive consumerism. Therefore, these guidelines are put forward as a reference to all class parents and teachers.

General Guidelines 1. The goal of class parties and celebrations is to recognize special occasions and cultural celebrations in a mindful manner without extravagance and excessive consumerism. 2. Consultation with class teacher/grade level teacher is important around the types of refreshments/food provided during any class parties for sensitivity to high sugar content, dietary restrictions, and potential food allergies. 3. All costs to participants must be kept to a minimum. Any requests for fees from participants must have prior approval of the class teacher/grade level teacher and/or grade level administrator. 4. Class teacher/grade level leaders must be provided with clear and early communications around the details/logistics/arrangements of any parties/celebrations prior to implementation. 5. Whenever feasible, the planning and organization of parties and celebrations should be captured as a learning experience. Therefore, involvement of students in the process is encouraged.

Class Parties 1. The class teacher must approve the event a minimum of two weeks in advance. 2. All class parties must be under the direction and approval of the class teacher’s parameters 87 of time, length, activities, and day of event. 3. Class parties must take place with individual classrooms and limited to no more than 60 minutes (dependent on occasion and purpose). Consideration must be given to set up and clean up times during the planning. 4. Decorations used must be safe and mindful of wastage and excessiveness. Refrain from hanging decorations on fire alarms, sprinkler pipes, light fixtures, or anything else which may impact the safety of the children and the environment.

Grade Level Celebrations 1. Prior apperoval from the grade level leader and/or the grade level administrator is required for any grade level celebrations/parties. 2. Parents do not have the authority to directly book any school facilities. All school venue bookings must be done through the grade level leader or grade level administrator.

Gifts for Staff

Many parents take pleasure in showing our faculty their appreciation at Christmas, Chinese New Year, and at the end of the school year. Gifting is optional, and how family gifts is entirely up to them, and should always match their individual means and intentions.

With that in mind, if and when CPs collect money for class-wide gifts, it should always be clearly communicated that contributing is optional.

Gift Policy Based on the Hong Kong Education Bureau’s guidelines, CDNIS has an official policy governing gifts for staff members. It is the policy of the CDNIS Board of Governors that, within limits, staff members may accept small gifts of appreciation. Individual gifts from a parent or student should not exceed a total of HK$500 each in any school year. Gifts presented on behalf of a group should not exceed the equivalent of $500 per member of the group or $10,000 in total in any one school year.

It is common for groups of parents within a class to collectively pool resources for various gifts to the class teacher and EA. Please note that while group gifting at the class level is acceptable, parents should refrain from gifting at the grade-wide or school-wide level.

For your reference, here is a sample gift breakdown. For Christmas or End of Year appreciation:

Collection of $50 per student within the group, broken down to the following amounts:

• Classroom teacher, $30/person • EA, $20/person

Example: A group of 15 students pooling their gifts for their class teacher and EA would collect a total of $750 (15 students x $50/student). A suggested distribution would be:

• Classroom teacher – $450 gift card • EA — $300 gift card

Canadian International School Parent Association (CISPA)

CISPA’s mission statement is “Working together to enrich the CDNIS experience”. CISPA’s 88 Board of Directors and Committees are powered by parent volunteers who give their time and skills to champion CISPA’s three “C” mandate: community, communication, and curriculum support.

Membership to any parents organization is not mandatory, and as such, payment of fees is likewise not mandatory for non-members. Following EDB recommendations, CISPA is responsible for collecting its own membership fees and creating its own membership database.

Volunteer with CISPA Become an active volunteer and help CISPA maintain the friendly community atmosphere that

CANADIAN INTERNATIONALCANADIAN SCHOOL OF HONG KONG makes the school such a special place. Your commitment could be just 1-2 hours for a major event to project management. Our committees are always interested in new ideas. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in contributing.

• CISPA news and events are featured in the school’s Flash newsletter, which is sent out every Monday via the CDNIS email system. • The CISPA Parent Pinboard on Facebook is a forum exclusively for CDNIS parents to share parenting information, discuss school matters, and build community. Check your messages folder for messages from Administrators when applying to the forum. • The CISPA website is a clearinghouse for information of particular interest to parents. It includes upcoming events and activities, resources for parents, and much more.

Email: [email protected] Website: cispa.hk Pinboard: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CISPAParentsPinBoard/ Canadian International School of Hong Kong

CDNIS Calendar 2017-2018 August 2017 Days Month Date Event February 2018 Days

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa W August 1-4 New Staff Orientation W Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 1 August 7-9 All Staff Orientation 24 1 2 3 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 2 August 10 First Day for Upper School 25 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 3 5 August 14 First Day for Lower School 26 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 3 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 4 5 September 15 Professional Learning Day 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 5 4 October 2 The day following National Day 27 25 26 27 28 2 October 5 Day after Mid-Autumn Festival School Days 16 October 2-6 Mid-Term Break October 9 Professional Learning Day School Days 12 September 2017 December 13 Dismissal 11am (Winter Break) March 2018 December - Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa W W Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa January 14-1. Winter Break 1 2 5 1 February 15-23 Lunar New Year Break 27 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 5 February 26 Professional Learning Day 28 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 March - 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7 29 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 4 April 30-6 Spring Break 5 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 8 5 May 1 Labour Day 30 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9 5 May 22 Buddha's Birthday 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 Last Day for Students (dismissal at 11am) June 8 Last Day for Teachers (Full Day) School Days 20 School Days 21 October 2017 April 2018 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa W W Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 4 32 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 5 33 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 5 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 5 34 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 5 29 30 31 13 2 35 29 30 1

School Days 16 School Days 16 November 2017 May 2018 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa W W Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 13 3 35 1 2 3 4 5 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 5 36 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 15 5 37 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 5 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 5 38 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 4 26 27 28 29 30 17 4 39 27 28 29 30 31 4

School Days 22 Legend: School Days 21 December 2017 Orientation & Professional Learning (New Staff) June 2018

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa W Orientation & Professional Learning (All Staff) W Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 17 1 First Day of School for Students 39 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 5 Public Holidays - No School for Teachers & Students 40 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 3 Official Chinese & School Holidays 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Professional Learning Day - No School for Students 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Early Dismissal Day 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Last Day for Students & Teachers (Early Dismissal for students) School Days 9 School Days 6 January 2018 August 2018 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa W 2018 (TBC) Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa W 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 4 Month Date Event 1 2 3 4 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 5 August 7 New Teachers Begin 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 5 August 13 Teacher Begin 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 23 5 August 16 First Day for Upper School 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 4 28 29 30 31 24 3 August 20 First day for Lower School 26 27 28 29 30 31 5

School Days 22 Total Days of School for Students, 2017-18 181

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