Njis Parent/ Student Handbook
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NJIS PARENT/ STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 The Parent-Student Handbook serves as a guide and sets a standard for what is expected of members of the NJIS community. The Handbook includes the standards, procedures, and regulations that are an essential part of any well-organized institution and provides you with information you will need about the School’s rules and policies. It is the responsibility of both students and parents to read and understand the Handbook. A positive and constructive working relationship between NJIS and our families is essential to the fulfillment of the School’s educational purpose. The School reserves the right, therefore, in its sole discretion, to request the withdrawal or suspension of any student, or to deny enrollment or re- enrollment of a student if 1. A Student’s behavior or performance demonstrates an unwillingness or inability to be productive within the School community; 2. A Student, parent, guardian or other individual closely associated with a student fails to cooperate with the School, or disregards or is unable to abide by the rules and regulations of the School; or 3. The School determines that the continued involvement of a parent or guardian with the School is not in the best interests of a student or the School. You will find yourself referring to the Handbook frequently when you have questions. If you have any questions that the Handbook does not answer, please feel free to ask. Disclaimer: The policies and procedures in the Parent-Student Handbook are neither rights nor a modification of the enrollment agreement. Every effort has been made to provide students and parents with complete and accurate information. The School reserves the right to modify, amend or revoke any rules or regulations and to change programs and requirements. The School will make reasonable attempts to communicate any changes to this document, but any such changes may be implemented without prior written notice and without obligation and, unless specified otherwise, are effective when made. 1 Table of Contents NJIS School Song “All One Family” 8 Vision, Mission, and Schoolwide Learner Outcomes/Values 9 Approaches to Teaching and Learning Approaches to Learning 10 Approaches to Teaching 11 History and Heritage 12 Board of Trustees 12 Memberships and Conferences East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) 13 Java Association of Small International Schools (JASIS) 13 North Jakarta Academic Community (NJAC) 13 Academic Profile 14 Faculty Profile 14 General Operations Operational Hours 15 Pre-K and Kindergarten Hours 15 Contact Information 15 Emergency Communication during School Hours 16 Emergency Communication during Non-School Hours 16 Campus Security 17 Boundaries 17 ID Cards 17 Lockers 17 Lost and Found 18 Money and Valuables 18 Security Personnel 18 Visitors on Campus 19 Volunteers 19 Transportation/Retention on Campus School Buses 20 Retention of Students on Campus 20 2 Transportation Private Transportation 21 Dismissal of Individual Students in Private Cars 21 School Bus 21 General Bus Expectations 22 Waiting for the Bus 22 Emergency Drills and Procedures Earthquake 23 Fire 24 Flooding 23 Early Dismissal 23 Evacuation Procedures 23 Lockdown 25 School Closure 25 Student Health Health Card 26 Medical Health Insurance - Field Trips 26 Medication 26 Sickness / Accident 26 Communication Parent and Teacher Communication 28 Parental Contact Information 28 Coordinator and Head of School Sessions 28 Learning Management Systems 28 Attendance Attendance Policy 29 Attendance – Loss of credit 29 Absence Policy 29 Arranged Absences 30 Attendance Recording Procedure 30 Tardy Policy 31 3 Consequences for Tardies 31 Consequences for Absences 31 Early Release Policy 32 Early Release for Sick Students Procedures 32 Early Release Procedures for All Other Reasons 32 Early Release and Minimum Attendance Requirements 33 Homework Homework Policy 34 Purpose of Homework 34 Definition of Homework 34 The role of the teacher: 34 The role of the student: 35 The role of the parent: 35 Homework Volume 35 PYP 1-5 Guidelines 35 Definition of homework 36 DP 1-2 or AP Grade 11 or 12 Guidelines 36 Makeup Homework Policy 36 Homework that takes more than 45 minutes 37 Excused Absences 37 Unexcused Absences 38 Incompletes 38 Student Conduct Dress Code 39 Uniforms 39 PE Uniform 39 Team Sport Uniform 39 Dress for Special Occasions 40 Inappropriate Dress 40 Expectations Before and After School 40 Leaving Campus 41 4 Discipline Policy and Levels 42 Classification of Violations 42 Level 1 Offenses 42 Disciplinary Actions for Level 1 Offenses 42 First Offense 42 Subsequent or ongoing Offenses 43 Level 2 Offenses 43 Disciplinary Actions for Level 2 Offenses 43 First Offense 43 Subsequent or ongoing Offenses 44 Level 3 Offenses 44 Disciplinary Actions for Level 3 Offenses 44 First Offense 45 Subsequent or ongoing Offenses 45 Level 4 Offenses 45 Disciplinary Actions for Level 4 Offenses 45 Absences 45 Skipping Class/Truant 45 Unexcused Absences 45 Electronic Devices 46 Mobile Phones and Electronic Communication Devices 46 School Phone 46 Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs and Weapons 46 Dangerous Weapons 46 Drugs Including Alcohol; Drug Paraphernalia 47 Firearms 47 Mimicking Drug, Alcohol or Tobacco Related Behavior 47 Possession and/or use of Tobacco Products 47 College Guidance 48 Student and School Community Counseling Services 48 Academic Performance 49 Tutoring 49 5 Academic Warning 49 Promotion and Retention 49 Academic Probation and Retention 50 PYP 1-5 50 MYP and 11-12 50 Grade 11 and 12 Before DP Implementation 51 Recommended Retention 51 Recommended Summer Study 51 Required Summer Study 52 High School Graduation Requirements Before DP Implementation 52 NJIS GRADING POLICY Credit-Recovery Courses 53 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) 53 Semester Exams 53 Advanced Placement Policy 54 Advanced Placement (AP) Program 54 The AP International Diploma 54 APID Eligibility Requirements 54 Policy on Registration for AP Exams 55 Testing 56 NWEA MAP Testing 56 PSAT Testing 56 Reports Progress Reports 57 Report Cards 57 Three-Way Conferences and Student-Led Conferences 59 Three Way Conferences 59 Student Led Conferences 59 Student Engagement 60 Advisory Program 60 House Competitions 60 Student Council (STUCO) 61 6 Team Sports and Competitions 61 After-School Activities 61 Off-Site Activities/Field Trips 61 Attendance 61 Expenses 61 Geographical Limits 62 Permission Forms 62 Social Events 62 Dance / Events 62 Birthday Celebrations and Class Parties 63 Facilities 64 Cafeteria 64 Food and Drink 64 Media Center 64 Lost or Damaged Media Center and Text Books 64 Access to the Library Media Center 65 Printing and Photocopying for Students in the Media Center 65 Use of Internet 65 Media Center Materials Selection Policy 65 Responsibility for Selection 65 General Principles of Selection 65 Criteria for Material Selection 66 Procedures for Selection 66 Procedure for Challenging Media Center Selections 66 NJIS Technology Acceptable Use Policy Ethical Use Policy 67 The NJIS TAUP (Technical Acceptable Use Policy) 68 Outside Use of Facilities 71 Use of Facilities by Religious Groups 71 Pets 71 Swimming Pool 71 Swimming Pool Regulations 72 7 School Song “All One Family” NJIS! YES! That’s the place to be It’s a great school for you and me In North Jakarta it’s the one great place Where many countries meet face to face NJIS! YES! That’s the place to be All one family. (WHISTLE ) All of the people here are number one We get an education, and we have some fun NJIS! YES! That’s the place to be All one family. - School Song by Marguerite Haskin 8 Vision, Mission, and Schoolwide Learner Outcomes/Values Vision We build academic excellence alongside social and emotional intelligence in every student. We develop future leaders with the wisdom and passion to enact change. Mission We provide an inspiring education that equips young people with the 21st-century skills and knowledge needed to find new solutions for our world. As an IB Candidate School, we teach the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and embed those attributes into every activity at the school. We have adopted these attributes (along with the IB’s Approaches to Learning) as our School-wide Learning Outcomes. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. Each of the IB's programmes is committed to the development of students according to the IB learner profile. The profile aims to develop learners who are: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective 9 Approaches to Teaching and Learning Our educational philosophy as a school aligns to both the Approaches to Learning and the Approaches to Teaching as described by the International Baccalaureate. Teaching and learning at NJIS and in the IB celebrates the many ways people work together to construct meaning and make sense of the world. Our school empowers young people for a lifetime of learning, independently and in collaboration with others. Approaches to Learning Categories Sub-skills Critical-thinking skills (analysing and evaluating issues and ideas) Creative-thinking skills (generating novel ideas and considering new perspectives) Thinking Skills Transfer skills (using skills and knowledge in multiple contexts) Reflection/metacognitive skills ((re)considering the process