Parent /Guardian & Student Booklet 2019- 2020

PARENT /GUARDIAN & STUDENT BOOKLET 2019- 2020

Address: Pasture Road 9 St. John’s Saba , Dutch Caribbean

Tel/Fax: +599 416 3281 Email: [email protected] Website: http:// www.sabasacredheartschool.com

This handbook has been written with the purpose of being a reference for parents. We have endeavored to share basic information on the structure and management of our school. It is our hope that you will familiarize yourself with the content for the new school year.

Welcome to Sacred Heart School

Proverbs 22:6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.

Dear Parents/ Guardians, I bid you all a warm welcome back to school. I trust that everyone had a wonderful summer break and are all ready for the new academic schoolyear 2019-2020. I would like to welcome all new staff members, parents and students. As a school we hope that you will take the time to read this parent guide carefully for it contains perti- nent information that you will need to know. The following quote states: “Education begins at home and we applaud the parents who recognize that: they-not someone else- must take the responsibility to assure that their children are well educated.” In order for us to have a very respectful, safe, and productive learning environment we will be expect- ing you the parents to support us with the following: Stay in regular communication with the school. Show an active interest in your child’s school work, progress and homework Help your child to be prepared for school (a good breakfast, a healthy lunch, all the needed school materials in their schoolbag) Make sure your child attends school regularly and on time and notify the school on time when the child is absent Know the bus, school, and class rules Assist your child in following the rules of behavior Assist school staff with disciplinary issues involving your child I trust that with the help of God we will achieve our goal. May we all enjoy a peaceful and productive school year 2019-2020.

Principal D. Wilson

Welcome Page 2

Mission Statement Page 3 Organizational Structure Page 3 School History Page 4 Compulsory Education Page 4 School Vacation Page 4 Presentis Page 5 Inspection Visit Page 5 General Information Pg.6-9 Care at Sacred Heart Page 10 Promotion Page 11 Test Calendar Page 12 Code of Conduct Page 13 Suspension Guidelines SHS Page 14 School song & Suggestion Page 15

2 Mission Statement Organizational Structure

The mission statement of the Sacred Heart School School Board Members is: The Stichting Katholiek Onderwijs Saba (SKOSaba) is the employer of all staff at Sacred Heart School. To empower each child The board is responsible for developing new and Intellectually, emotionally, socially, monitoring existing school policies for the school. Culturally, physically and spiritually The school board consist of: in an environment conducive to Self-motivated learning. Ms. M. Anastasia Simmons President Mrs. Joyce Smith Vice-President The child will develop to Ms. Monique Wilson Treasurer His/her fullest potential As a contributing member Mrs. Pamela Meijvogel Secretary Of the community. Ms. Trisha Peterson Member

Each child will be treated The day to day management of the school has been with dignity, delegated to the principal and the management team. Respect and appreciation Of his/her individual contributions. Mrs. Diane Wilson Principal

Ms. Miranda Simmons 1st Acting-Principal

Mrs. Ann Marie Blaise Care Coordinator

Ms. Lucia Woods Secretary Grade 6

Ms. Tevonille Dunchie Grade 5 Mrs. Camille Blackman Grade 4A

Mrs. Jennifer Lucas Grade 4B Mrs. Elka Charles Grade 3

Mr. Orlando McPherson Grade 2 Mrs. Chanda Jha Grade 1

Ms. Miranda Simmons Kindergarten 2

Ms. Sarah Johnson Kindergarten 1 Mrs. Helen Hassell Rt/ Spec. Ed.

Mr. Sundiata Lake Computer Ms. Angela van Maris P. E/ MR

Mrs. Sila Woerdings Dutch

Ms. Antoinette Granger Sub K1/ MR

Teacher’s Aide: Natasha Zaegers – Kindergarten 1 Henrietta Hassell - Kindergarten 2 Alison Hassel - (MR) Grade 1 Camille Johnson - Grade 2 Jessica Gumbs- Grade 6 Patricia Linzey- Dutch

School Custodians: Inez Matthew, Myriam Hassell & Verianica Smith

PEA - In service through EC2 LeShayne Charles & Claire Mandolono The Participation Council presently consist of the following members: Angela van Maris, Antoinette Granger. Par- ents: Alison Hassel and Tiffany Zagers.

3 School History

In August 1986 the Foundation for Catholic Educa- activities. tion Saba was founded and relocated to St. John’s to cater to the growing school population of Saba. The When is leave granted? In case of special circumstances, extra leave may be Sacred Heart School is the one and only primary granted up to a maximum of 10 school days per school on the island. The school welcomes and re- school year. A request must be submitted to the prin- spects all denominations. Parents who do not wish cipal. Extra leave will not be granted during the first for their child to follow the religious instruction can two weeks following the summer holiday. In cases in send in a written letter stating this. which the requested leave amounts to more than ten days per school year, the Truant Officer Ms. Nadine School Population Granger will decide if leave can be granted. Request With the start of this academic school year 2019- for the extra leave must be submitted 8 weeks in ad- 2020, we started with 156 students and is vance. steadily growing. The students are divided in 9 heterogeneous groups. Nadine Granger Our aim is for students to accomplish independency Truancy Officer through our teaching and become their inspiration Public Entity Saba and driving force of their development. Tel: +599-416-9345 Email: [email protected] Although English is the language of instruction, Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-12:00 pm Located Dutch is being taught as a foreign language from at the Saba Comprehensive School. Grade 3-6 and via TPR Dutch is taught in K1-Gr. 2. At times school’s are entitles to 8 extra days allocat- ed for workshops and trainings. Compulsory Education (Law) School Vacation

The obligation of a parent/ guardians is to ensure School & Vacation Schedule that your child is registered as a pupil in school starts on the first school day of the month after the Term 1 August 26 November 29 child has turned four years old. Term 2 December 2 March 20 When pupils have completed their early stimulation education at the Laura Linzey Day Care Center they Term 3 March 23 June 26 will be accepted into the Sacred Heart School. Midterm Report Card October 11 Throughout the school year students can be enrolled. Your child must be 4 years or older. Term 1 Report Card December 3rd Term 2 Report Card March 24 Registration Registration can take place at our Administration Term 3 Report Card June 30 Office, Ms. Lucia Woods is our Register. You can contact her during the week from 7:15a.m. –12 noon Midterm Vacation Oct 14-18 to register your child. The Administration Office number is Saba Day Celebration Dec 6 416-3881 and our school email is: Kingdom Day Dec 15 [email protected] Christmas Vacation Dec 16-Jan 3 When registering your child at our school you would Midterm Break Feb 17-Feb 21 need the following documents : Easter Holidays Apr 10 - Apr 17 • Copy of passport • Copy of birth certificate King’s Day Celebration April 27 • Original proof of registration from Saba Census Labor day Celebration May 1 Office Ascension Day May 21, 22 • Copy of vaccination booklet • Report Card from the grade attended and/or Summer Break Jul 6 –Aug 21 transfer form from previous school School Re-opens Aug 24, 2020 • The school contribution is $100 per school year. It contributes to house shirts, school button, special awards/ treats assemblies, house and class 4 PRESENTIS Inspection Visit SHS

Every two years a survey will be conducted among If a student is unable to attend school the parent/ students, parents/guardians, and staff to ask them guardian should contact the school administration what they think of the SHS. stating the reason for not attending school. This The results of survey are used to improve the quality should be repeated for all the days that a student is of teaching, the working and learning environment in unable to attend school. the school. When students are not in attendance at school this The Dutch Inspectorate visits Sacred Heart at least will be recorded in our digital system PRESNTIS. twice per school year and assesses amongst others All teachers use PRESENTIS as the student tracking the target set, the quality of the lessons, the interac- system. tion and involvement of students and the results. In this system a distinction is made between author- You can the find report about Sacred Heart School ized and unauthorized absenteeism. Parents who do on the inspectorate’s website: not give notice of their child absenteeism will be www.onderwijsinspecte.nl recorded as unauthorized absent. These records are passed on to the Truancy Officer. Complaint Procedures High absenteeism can lead to sanctions for parents. Our school aims to have good relationships with Absenteeism of each student is also shown on the each and every parent/guardian. Nevertheless it can report card which comes from our digital system as happen that you as a parent/guardian seriously disa- well. grees with your child’s teacher or the school. When this is the case, it is important to know where to go with your complaint. We have set a procedure for this. If a student falls ill during the school day, parents/ This procedure takes legal obligations into account. guardians will be contacted before sending the child • When you have a complaint concerning your home. In case the school is unable to contact the par- child’s teacher, you first discuss it with the ents by phone the alternative person listed on the teacher and try to find an acceptable solution. registration list will be contacted. • If this conversation doesn’t lead to a satisfactory solution, or your complaint concerns school management, you can submit your complaint to the management of the school. You will be invited for a meeting in which your complaint will be discussed and hopefully solved. • When this meeting doesn’t lead to a satisfactory agreement, you can turn to the school board. You have to report your complaint in writing to the board. The board will issue a statement after all concerned parties have been heard. You can send your letter to: [email protected] • When your complaint still hasn’t come to an acceptable solution, you can turn to the Complaints Committee for Education. There is a separate procedure for submitting a complaint to this committee. This procedure can be found on the SHS website. • For general questions about the complaints procedures or the Complaints Committee, you can contact RCN/OCW via e-mail: vragen- [email protected]

5 General Information

School uniform The uniform is a symbol of the school and as such A Smart Start at SHS should be worn with pride. Students are required to wear the correct school uniform on school days un- Parents are asked to provide healthy snacks for less otherwise stated. their children. (Snacks such as sandwiches, juice, Our school uniform is a blue polo shirt, along with fruit, cereal etc.). No sodas are allowed. either a short or long navy blue pants and skirts for This ensures that their little tummies are filled and girls, with black sneakers or black school shoes. they are ready and well energized for learning. NO SWEATERS OR JACKETS during P.E. or RECESS A Smart Start at SHS is our meal program for stu- Our new P.E. uniform is a blue t-shirt with a navy dents who need a healthy breakfast start before blue pants with the school logo on it. school begins and during the course of the day. It is our aim that by next school year all students We are ensuring that students have the necessities will have the full uniform set for school and P.E. to start their morning and to properly function The house color button is part of the uniform throughout the day.

School Hours Snack Time The school sells the following items during break Classes Lesson Time Days Item Price Grade 6 1 07:15 - 08:00 Daily Sandwiches $2.00 Grade 1-5 1 07:30 - 08:15 Hotdog $2.00 2 08:15 - 09:00 Water $1.00(small) 3 09:00 - 09:45 Water $2.00 (big) Break K-Gr.2 09:30 –10:00 Capri-sun $1.00 Break Gr.3– 6 10:00 - 10: 30 Popcorn $ 0.50 4 10:30 - 11:15 Fruits 5 11:15 –12:00 Wednesday Pizza $3.00 6 12: 00– 1:00

7 1:00 –2:00 Grade 6 Hospitality & Tuesday Tech

Spanish Wednesday Dutch Tue-Fri

• Kindergarten ends at 12:30 p.m. • Grade 1– 5 can end at 14:00 p.m. as well de- Transportation pending on the homework guidance that is be- The government of Saba provides school transpor- ing offered here at school. tation to and from school. The buses are also avail- • The kindergarten children (K1 & K2) start their day able for field trips, visits to the Library and Dentist between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. and any other school related event. The school buses will make a second run for these • Greet the bus driver students. Please do not send the kids to early. • Treat the bus driver with respect • Speak quietly in the bus Saba Comprehensive School • Sacred Heart School works closely with our partner in Remain seated education SCS. • Treat each other with respect The students of Grade 6 have an extended schedule on • Don’t throw anything out the window Tuesdays to Friday at the Saba Comprehensive School. This is done to give students in Grade 6 a head start in If a bus drivers complaints about a child’s behavior the subjects being offered at Saba Comprehensive in the bus, their parents will be notified and this School. may lead to suspension of riding the bus.

6 Absence of teachers Closure Protocol in the case of severe weather When a teacher of grade 1 - 6 is absent or ill, they conditions will be replaced by a substitute teacher. The Island Governor is allowed to close the school If this is not possible, the students will be divided for safety reasons. One of the main reasons due to amongst the other groups. By doing this we aim to (severe) weather circumstances. Once the Island minimize cancelations of classes. Governor or Acting Governor decides to close the school, The Governor, or a civil servant on behalf Accidents of the Governor, will inform the director . • Minor incidents such as scratches, bruises etc The order to close the school can be for a limited will be handled here at school. time or open ended depending on the situation. Major accidents : • The situation will be assessed by a first re- sponder • Steps will be taken to ensure the child is stable/ comfortable • A call to parent/ hospital • Do a follow up check with hospital/ family

• Have a talk with students

Assemblies Assembly is held every other Monday morning to start our week. Each class gets a turn to share what they’ve learned during the week. At the assembly we also sing our anthem, school song, birthday Physical Education song and we share the house points of the week. Every month the house with the most points will be treated. There are also special activities planned Classes Days Time throughout the course of the year. Parents and guest who would like to attend these K1 Tues 10:30-11:15 assemblies are most welcome bi-weekly on Monday morning at 7.30 a.m. Thurs 10:30-11:15

K2 Tues 11:15-12:00 Birthday celebrations We find it a pleasure to celebrate each child’s Thurs 11;15– 12:00 birthday at school, but we strongly recommend that Grade 1 Tues 07:30-08:15 parents do this at the last period of the day. For k1- Fri 10:30-11:15 k2 it’s at 11.45 - 12.00 and for Grade 1-6 between 12.15 –12.30. As we promote healthy eating; Grade 2 Tues 08:15-09:00 please share healthy snacks and treats during the Fri 07:30-08:15 celebration time. Parent or students who chooses not to celebrate their birthdays we highly respect Grade 3 Tues 09:15-10:00 your decision. Fri 09:15– 10:00 Grade 4A Mon 08:30-09:15 Great Ideas for Healthy Treats are available online. Thurs 08:30-09:15 Grade 4B Mon 09:15-10:00

Thurs 09:15-10:00 Grade 5 Mon 10:30-11:15

Wed 09:15-10:00 Grade 6 Mon 11:15-12:00 Wed 08:15-09:00

Students are to wear their gym shirts and shorts for

P.E. classes.

In order to stay fresh and clean until the end of the

day students are to have their uniform shirts with

them to wear after P.E. classes. Older students must also walk with baby wipes and deodorant to freshen up after. They must wear socks with their sneakers. 7 General Information continues

House System: Conscious Discipline The entire school is divided into four houses, (An anti-bullying program to prevent and stop bully- which represent pioneers of Saba. ing). Green – Mr. Lambert Hassell – Engineered the Road Conscious Discipline has been specifically designed that couldn’t be built to make changes in the lives of adults first. The Yellow - Mr. Freddie Johnson – Former School Teacher, First Agent for Winair adults, in turn, change the lives of children. Purple – Ms. Rebecca Levenstone – A hard worker/ Conscious Discipline is the way we as a school or- dedicated mother; carried a piano on her head ganizes our classrooms around the concept of a from the Ladder Bay to the Bottom School Family. Red – Ms. Laura Linzey- Nurse and worked where Each member of the family—both adult and child— the Community Development Center is now lo- learns the skills needed to successfully manage life cated. tasks such as learning, forming relationships, com- The house system encourages students to act responsibly. municating effectively, being sensitive to others’ Students are encouraged to gain points for their house on needs and getting along with others. a daily basis. Showing kindness and respect to teachers A house colored button is part of our school uniform. Stu- dents are expected to wear this button every day. Showing kindness to peers All points gained and lost will be tallied weekly. Working co-operatively Prizes will be given to the House of the Month and the Lining up punctually/ orderly House of the Year. Acting responsibly Solving conflicts amongst each other House Leaders are: Green: Miranda, Tr. Camille, Helen, Henrietta Yellow: Elca, Jessica, Ms. Camille, Antoinette Purple: Alison, Natasha, Orlando, Jennifer Red: Tevonille, Sarah, Ms. Patsy, Sila

Criteria for awarding and deducting house points: Maximum 13 points per day Complete uniform 5 points (1 point each): Blue uniform shirt Dark blue pants Incidents on school compound A black belt Shirt tucked in All incidents that take place on the school compound will A house color button be reported and documented in writing before the close of Academic Performance 3 points (1 point each): the school day to the Principal / management. Parents will Completing class assignments also be informed about the incident. Completing homework Positive work attitude If the well being of the child is at t stake the parents will Appropriate Behavior 5 points (1 point each): be notified along with the relevant stakeholders to provide Showing kindness and respect to teachers support to the child and family. Showing kindness to peers Working co-operatively Lining up punctually/ orderly Acting responsibly WHEN VISITING THE SCHOOL Parents are kindly asked to check with the principal House Colors Shirts can be worn on the following at all times first before visiting your child’s class- days: Sep 30, Oct 28, Nov 25, Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar room. 30, May 25, and Jun 29 • We also ask that you think about your dress code when visiting the school or attending assembly. • When visiting you absolutely don't want others Excursions & Field Trips impression of you to be a function of what you Each year the students take part in various excur- have on. sions to different places on the island. These are of- • The purpose of your dress is to fit in and to keep ten linked with Saba Conservation projects or for a the focus away from what you’re wearing and on celebration. For these excursions we ask parents to the purpose of your meetings and visits. assist and accompany the classes.

8 Youth Health Care at the Sacred Heart School Saba 2019-2020 Queen Wilhelmina Library Students are encourage to take books at their level and to read with their parents daily. Library Activities: Spelling Bee - December 2019 Book Week –May 2020

Youth health Care of the Public Health Department Classes Library Time K1 Friday 10.00-10.30 The role of the Public Health Department is to monitor, protect and promote the health of the peo- K2 Friday 11.00-11.30 ple on Saba. One of the main tasks of the public Gr. 1 Monday 10.30-11.15 health department is preventive Youth Health Care, Gr. 2 Wednesday 10.30-11.15 from conception till age 19. It involves advising and supporting parents (to be), monitoring physical, Gr. 3 Monday 11.15-12.00 social and emotional development of children at Gr. 4A Tuesday 10.30-11.00 regular intervals, vaccinating children against infec- tious diseases, and signaling of problems and refer- Gr. 4B Tuesday 11.00-11.30 ring when needed. Gr. 5 Thursday 10.30-11.00 We do this together with the school, other care pro- Gr. 6 Thursday 11.15-12.00 fessionals and of course the parents.

This school year, they will provide the vaccinations in Grade 4 and all children of K2 and Grade 5 will be invited for a preventive health check. We will also participate in lessons about health and lifestyle at school. Damaging school property If your child damages materials of school or others, The Public Health Nurse is Marja van Kuppevelt. parents will have to pay the cost of the damages. If you have questions or concerns, you can request Payment must be made the following day after be- make an appointment. ing informed by school to our school secretary. [email protected] 416 3311 ext 315 or 416 5344

Contagious Conditions To foster the love for books and stimulate reading in each child, the students visits the library bi- weekly with their teacher.

9 Care at Sacred Heart School

Its remains a heartfelt passion of every teacher to Expertise Center Education Care Saba (Expertise reach every child and to see them succeed in life. Centrum Onderwijs Zorg) EC2 has the task to provide care for all youth on the island from Day Care The care for students at school is not solely the re- throughout SKJ. That means from ages 4 until 24. sponsibility of one person, but that of the entire staff. Each staff member; teaching and non-teaching has a In practice the vision on education care results in the vital role to play in the care and support of our stu- following tasks for EC2: dents. • Offer supportive activities to students with special needs The teaching staff is responsible for the implementa- • Offer ambulatory guidance to the teachers and tion of the school curriculum but also for social- parents of students with special needs emotional and psychological developments of the • Help improve expertise within the schools and students through modeling of caring for others, pro- EC2 team by means of offering intervention, moting positive attitude and identifying behavioral workshops and hands on assistance concerns. • Perform action-oriented diagnostics • Give advice and consultations to colleagues The Care Coordinator plays a very important role. The main task of the care coordinator is to provide We use various resources to ensure that the quality safe and healthy learning environment for all stu- of student care are met. This is structured in the daily dents. The care coordinator strives to provide guid- practice and remains open for improvement: ance, support to students who are struggling academ- • At least twice a year an evaluation meeting is ically and /or have behavioral and social emotional held, where points for improvement will also be difficulties. These difficulties may or may not have a addressed negative impact on their general well-being or learn- • Adjustment of the School Plan and Educational ing. These students who are unable to achieve aca- Plans demic success at ability level for various reason, are • Discussing pupils with the entire team referred to the care coordinator by the classroom teacher. • Group discussions If the CC sees that the problem is more severe than • Performance Appraisal with Internal and Exter- what was explained this will be reported to the Prin- nal Care Team cipal and to the CART group, which is the second • Report conference with parents line of care line with parental consent.

The out come of the CART meeting will result in special help for that child once the parents have been informed and have given their consent.

10 Promotion Criteria Report Card & Promotion Criteria • Student promotion is based on student achievement and academic performance as they progress successfully through the essential curriculum. • Recognizing that all children do not learn or develop at the same rate, our education policy provides for differentiated instruction for those students who require it. • Parents are notified when a child is having trouble mastering certain skills and may not be promoted despite intervention. • A student, who passes all subjects or fails only two of the seven core (major) subjects for the year will be promoted.

Placement & Promotion • Children may enter the school the first day of the next month after they have made four years of age. Children are to complete at least two full years of kindergarten. • Children who enter in January should complete a whole year in Kindergarten 1. • Exceptions to the rule can be made if the teacher of that class after consultation with the internal guidance officer and management can adequately prove that the child is academically, socially and emotionally ready to be promoted.

Academically: refers to Language Art/ Reading readiness, math/science readiness, work habits and motor skills. Social emotional development: refers to being able to interact well with others, share and play cooperatively, participates in groups activities, keep hands to oneself, respect the rules of the school & class, show self-confidence and take care of one’s own needs.

• All request to move children forward ahead of schedule must be handled in a joint meeting of classroom teacher, management and the Care Coordinator. • In this meeting the class teacher’s advice weighs heavily. • The class teacher advises on readiness of the child according to the progress of the abovemen- tioned academic, social and emotional development. • Parents who have made such a request will be informed of the outcome by the principal.

Transfer Students • Transfer students coming from different islands in the region or from abroad shall need to have documented proof of them attending a previous school. • They are still subjected to be tested if it shows that they are not meeting the standards of class they are put in. • The school will also be in contact with the previous school if possible.

Transfer to Saba Comprehensive School The students of grade 6/Group 8 participates in their final exams in the month of May. Manage- ment must meet with the committee of Secondary education to give advice regarding the future of each student. Decisions are made in consultation with the classroom teacher. Parents are informed in writing and will have the opportunity to discuss the decision with the teachers separately. A series of assessment with parental consent is carried out in Term 2 and Term. E.g. An IQ-Test, Social Well– being assessment, KTEA assessment which is usually carried out by EC2 Graduation is held during the last week of school for the Grade 6 students and is organized by the classroom teacher along with the parents.

11 Test Calendar

Development of the student in the school The progress of students is monitored by means of: • Method assessments • Independent method assessments, such as Terra Nova & Alternative Assessment Techniques for Reading and Writing • Group assignments • Individual assignments such as Projects etc

Term 1 August 2019- November 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 Review Weekly assessments Weekly assessments Weekly assessments Group plans Monthly Assessment Monthly Assessment Monthly Assessment Revise and Adjust IEP/ Implement IEP/IDP/ Tempo Test Term 1 Assessment IDP/Group plans Group Plans Benchmark Unit 1 Group Synopsis must Weekly assessments Terra Nova Grades k2 -Gr.6 be handed in Monthly Assessment Kindergarten 2: Grade 5: Health Check Health Check Term 1: Report Card

Term 2 November 2019- March 2020 December 2019 January 2020 February 2020 March 2020

Weekly assessments Weekly assessments Weekly assessments Weekly assessments Monthly Assessment Monthly Assessment Monthly Assessment Monthly Assessment Benchmark Unit 2 Benchmark Unit 3 Term 2 Assessment Grades k2 -Gr.6 Grades k2 -Gr.6 Group Synopsis up- Revise and adjust IEP/ date IDP/Group plans Term 2: Report Card

Term 3 March 2020–July 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 Weekly assessments Weekly assessments End of year Assess- Group synopsis Monthly Assessment Monthly Assessment ments IEP/ IDP evaluation Terra Nova Tempo Test Benchmark Unit 5 Term 3: Report Card K-SEALS k2 Benchmark Unit 4 Grades k2 -Gr.6 Grades k2 -Gr.6 Traffic Exam Grade 5 Revised Group plan

The results of the method related test are entered into PRESENTIS which is our students tracking system. The results are stored in the personal file of each child. At the end of each term an educational report card is printed for each parent. With this new system we are able to compare previous results and cater to individual areas after analyzing students results in the group overview.

In kindergarten 1 & 2 we are working on learning areas of early literacy, mathematics, social emotional development and motor skills. In November, March and June the development of each child in these areas are documented in the student profile.

In Kindergarten 2 and Independent assessment from K-Seals is administered by EC2 in regards to students readiness skills before entering Grade 1. In grades 1– 6 we test method related assessment of language, spelling, reading, mathematics, and science. Stu- dents are placed in groups based on ability and level of instruction needed.

12 Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct in School Code of Conduct on the buses • Form of address: We use Principal, Teacher, Ms It is a privilege to ride the school bus. Students are or Mr. first name expected to follow the rules. • Respect towards each other is always our focus Students must: point. All members of our school community are 1. Obey the driver treated with respect 2. Stand off the roadway while waiting for the bus • We don't use indecent or dubious remarks to hurt 3. Be at the bus stop on time and apply all school others, neither discriminating or sexual remarks rules nor abusive language. 4. Sit according to the seating arrangement if one • We use a positive approach when correcting stu- is proved by the bus driver dents 5. Remain seated when the bus is in motion • Everyone is held accountable for respectful and 6. Keep arms, legs, and head inside the windows. responsible behavior and must model such be- 7. Remain quiet, unnecessary conversation or loud havior noise can cause danger. • Proper behavior in the school bus must be shown 8. Observe classroom conduct at all times while as well aboard the bus. 9. No eating or drinking in the school bus • No electrical gadgets are allowed at school 10. Pay for damage to school buses property within • Handle books, Tablets, Headphones and other 10 days after billing. material with care. Zero Tolerance Consequences for inappropriate behavior may Our school policy allows no tolerance for aggressive include: behavior. This means that we do not tolerate: • Assignments such as extra work or cleaning du- Bullying ties Disrespectful body language • Behavior plan Fighting • Confiscation of property that is not allowed in Rude gestures the school Rude language • Contact with parents or guardians Rude play • Sending a child home Screaming • Loss of privileges Teasing • Reminder or warning Threats • Suspension from school or bus At times students are confused with rules at home • Detention and at school, because they are usually not synchro- nized. Nevertheless, at school we can’t tolerate certain behaviors Sometimes children lose their self-control. During these moments we teach them other ways to express their feelings or solve a problem. If students persevere in rudeness they will conse- quently be punished. Students’ behavior will be communicated to their parents by phone, by the communication book or by asking you to come in and/or sending a child home.

Suspension Guidelines SHS

School Suspension Guidelines for Sacred Heart List of behaviors that warrant detention School • Attitudes towards teacher (Refusing to do A positive school climate means everyone — stu- work, talking back, sucking your teeth, etc) dents, parents, staff and community members – feels • Any derogatory terms towards other students safe, welcome and respected. Everyone has a role to regarding race , religion, sexual orientation, play in promoting healthy relationships and contrib- and disability. uting to a school climate which helps to encourage • Cursing at school or on the bus appropriate student behavior. • Pushing at school or on the bus When inappropriate student behavior occurs, schools • Throwing objects with the intent to harm will use a progressive discipline approach which • Slamming or punching of doors or windows. combines early and ongoing interventions to promote positive student behavior. Schools consider a Protocol for Suspension range of options to determine the most appropriate WHEN: The school has to notify the parent (s) of a way to respond to each situation and help students suspension before it begins. If the principal deter- learn from their choices, while taking into account mines that a child is putting others in danger or caus- their individual circumstances. In some cases, a sus- ing a major disruption, a short-term suspension can pension may be necessary. begin before you are given notice, but notice must be Suspension will be considered whether the activity given within 24 hours. took place at school, at a school-related activity (e.g., • HOW: The notice must be in writing and either a field trip), or in any other circumstances where the hand-delivered by the school, emailed or phoned student’s behavior has an impact on the school cli- to a parent or guardian. mate (like cyber-bullying). • WHAT: The notice must contain 3 things: Suspension ranges from one day – five days based of the severity of the behavior. The date that it took place A description of the event (The description must List of behaviors that warrant suspension have enough detail for the parent to understand what event took place) • Bullying, including cyber-bullying And with whom the incident took place • Committing an act of vandalism that causes ex- • Parents have the right to request a conference tensive damage to school property at the student’s school or to property on school premises. with the principal and/ or teacher. • Inappropriate touching of the opposite sex entering the change-room or washroom. • Opening the door while the bus moving.

• Physical Violence (Face punching, Private part touching and any violence towards a teacher). • Sticking upper body outside of the window of the bus. • Spitting on another • Swearing at a teacher or at any person in a posi- tion of authority • Uttering a threat to inflict serious bodily harm on another person

14 School Song Verse Verse Our school so proud it stands, real tall for all to see. Small in size we may be, yet fill with dignity. Oh Sacred Heart you are so dear to me. Our bodies as on in unity. Where learning fills our hearts, and laughter fills our With God as our guide and shining down on us. hearts. Thus all our loyalty in Sacred Heart entrust. From thee dear Sacred Heart we will never depart.

Chorus Chorus Sacred Heart ,Sacred Heart so dear to me Sacred Heart ,Sacred Heart so dear to me Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart, proud and all can see. Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart, proud and all can see. Your beauty and your strength. Your beauty and your strength. Your courage unrelent, and I pledge all my love to Your courage unrelent, and I pledge all my love to thee. thee.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about school, we would like to hear from you. • Please keep in contact with your child’s teacher regularly. Your child will benefit from this. Through better communication there will be no misunderstandings and most important there will exist a positive working relationship. Teachers are here at school until 2 p.m.

Please refrain from sending your children with a cellular phone to school. Urgent calls can be made to the school principal or secretary and the message will surely reach your children.

We encourage you to attend parent evenings, meetings and workshops organized by the school or other educational stakeholders.

Tel/Fax: +599 416 3281 Email: [email protected] Website: http:// www.sabasacredheartschool.com