ENKA HIGH SCHOOL
PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK
2016-2017
Contents…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1-4
Introduction and Welcome………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
1. Foundations of the School……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
Mission………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Philosophy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
Principles ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
Outcomes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
ENKA Schools Executive Committee…………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
Admission-Registration……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
Renewing Registration……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
2. Academic Program……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9
Turkish Language and Literature………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9
Mathematics and Geometry………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9
Social Studies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9
Science…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9
English…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL): French and German …………………………………………………………..10
Psychological Counseling and Guidance Service………………………………………………………………………….10
Physical Education …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...11
1 Art……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Music………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Educational Technologies……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
IB Diploma Program……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...12
IGCSE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13
Overseas College Counseling Office……………………………………………………………………………………………………………13
Local Universities and Career Counseling Office………………………………………………………………………………….14
3. Library………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14
4. Co-curricular Program……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14
5. Assessment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15
Grading System……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16
Determining the Students’ Success……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16
Written and Applied Tests………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17
Evaluating Results of Written Exams………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17
Students Who Have Missed the Exams………………………………………………………………………………………………………17
Announcement of Exam Results…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17
Determining Term Grades…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18
Year-End Point of a Subject……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18
The Weight of a subject, the Weighted Point…………………………………………………………………………………………..18
Year-End (Success) Point…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18
Year End Success Criteria for Any Subject………………………………………………………………………………………………..19
Passing to the next grade directly at the end of the year………………………………………………………………….19
Passing by Taking Forward Failed Courses (Responsibility) and Removing the Obligation of Responsibility (Conditional) Exams………………………………………………………………………………..19
Repeating a Grade…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..19
Determining the students with the highest rank…………………………………………………………………………………20
6. Course Selection…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20
2 7. Calendar and Schedules…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21
School Hours……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21
Daily Schedule ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22
8. Communication…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………22
Parent-Teacher Meetings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23
School Telephone Numbers………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23
Extension Numbers………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23
Communication with Parents via E-mail...... 23
The School newsletter- ENKA Mirror ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..23
E-Mail Addresses …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24
Website ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24
Emergency Communication …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24
School Closure and Snow Days……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24
SMS Message……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………24
K12…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24
9. Daily Routines……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25
Arrivals ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25
Departures …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………25
Student Attendance ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25
Service Buses ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………26
Service Bus Student Conduct…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..26
School Attire …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27
Campus Restrictions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27
Campus Visits…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..28
Gates………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………28
Lost and Found…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………28
Gifts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28
10. Safe Learning, Values, Expectations……………………………………………………………………………………………………..29
Parents and Teachers Association…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………29
3 Sub-committees……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29
Parents and Teachers Association Structure ………………………………………………………………………………………..29
11. Health and Safety…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….30
Fire and Emergency Rules………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..30
Earthquake Emergency Rules…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………31
Service Bus Emergency Response Plan………………………………………………………………………………………………………31
Drinking Water ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………32
Food ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………32
Cleaning Services……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………32
Occupational Health and Safety Unit……………………………………………………………………………….…………………………32
4 Introduction and Welcome
Dear ENKA Families
Welcome to the 2016-17 Academic Year!
This parent handbook provides you with comprehensive information about our academic programs and our assessment processes, as well as details about the day-to- day functioning of the school that you need to know.
As you know, apart from meeting all MEB requirements, we are an IB World school and our child-centred approach to teaching and learning is based on the IB Principles and Practices. We aim to help children to become responsible, balanced and engaged members of the community both within the school and in the wider world, and to teach them the learning skills that they will need in future life. We encourage you to work with us in achieving these goals and to become active participants in our school community.
I hope this Handbook answers most of your questions about the school and its programmes and is of use to you and your child and please also look at our new website regularly where you can find information including the latest updates of this and other documents, but if you have any remaining questions please ask me, the Principals or teachers: we are here to help.
Wishing you all the the best for a succesful year!
Richard Bartlett Advisor to The Executive Committee
5 1. Foundations of the School
The Mission Statement, Principles and Philosophy have guided the development of the school since its foundation. They are as follows:
Mission
To lay the intellectual and behavioral foundations that will prepare and motivate students to develop to the full extent of their capacities, to employ the mental and moral habits that foster freedom of thought and action, and to seek to be leading citizens of Turkey or their country of origin.
Philosophy
ENKA Schools exist to further the moral, physical, and intellectual development of children. Individuals prosper best within a caring, supportive, and respectful community. Our educational program emphasizes student-centered, independent learning. It helps students to develop intellectual discipline through inquiry in which they employ their knowledge and academic skills. It teaches students to take responsibility for their actions and to make plans for their own learning. We create learning environments and provide resources that promote curiosity, investigation, and discovery. Students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to participate in the life and mission of the schools, forming a community dedicated to a lifetime of learning and service.
Principles
The centrality of learning rather than teaching Respect for all members of the community The richness of human development and the uniqueness of each person Responsiveness to each stage of human development Conviction that all children learn at personally challenging levels of achievement The interdependence of individual and community The reciprocal responsibilities of self and group The prominence of character above all else A commitment to the best that is within each person Respect for diversity The advancement of the common good by serving the community and nation The commitment to raise global consciousness among all members of the school community
6 Outcomes
Academic Achievement:
Students will learn to:
Take responsibility for creditable academic achievement in all academic subjects, modern technology, and the arts, Undertake academic challenges that expand their capabilities and areas of interest, Continue to develop proficiency in Turkish, English, and other languages as a means of communication for learning and personal expression, Employ a variety of learning strategies and research skills needed for independent learning, Gather, organize, and construct the meaning of a large body of knowledge, including the inter-relatedness of academic subjects.
Mental and Moral Habits:
Students will learn to:
find pleasure in learning and satisfaction in their accomplishments develop the intellectual habits of critical thinking, data-based decision-making, and creative problem-solving adopt the values of hard work, personal responsibility, and respect for others participate regularly in physical activity and recognize the need for a healthful lifestyle
Leading Citizens:
Students will learn to:
understand and live by the democratic principles exemplified by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk develop qualities of leadership, including good listening and clear speech take and interest in current events of national and international significance work and play cooperatively and productively as an individual and a member of a team apply what they learn to their lives within and out of the school cultivate an attitude of service to others in the school community and in the larger community beyond the school appreciate the diversity of human experience and promote international understanding take a problem-solving approach to difficulty and contribute to the morale of people around them.
7 Executive Committee
The following serve on the Executive Committee of the school:
Alparslan Tansuğ, Chair and Founder’s Representative Dr. Esra Tara Naamani Prof. Dr. Üstün Ergüder Richard Bartlett
Admissions – Registration (Transfers)
The transactions related to the student transfers are carried out in line with the relevant provisions of the Regulations on Private Education Institutions laid down by the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry Regulation regarding Student Transfer in Secondary Schools.
Students who have graduated from other primary schools are admitted to the ENKA High School on the condition that they are successful at the written exam and interview held by the school administration within the quota available. Dates of written exams and interviews held in May and in August are determined and announced by the school administration. Students who pass the exam and are invited in order to get registered to the school lose their right for registration if they do not get registered in two (2) days.
The Admissions Office is open for parent meetings every day from 09:00 to 15:30 throughout the year. A member of staff is always available to introduce you to ENKA Schools and individual appointments can be arranged with school administrators.
Renewing Registrations
Re-registration of our students who are moving up to upper classes is done in May every year and continues till the last week of June. Re-registration done by the Admissions Office includes financial and administration registrations. Information about re- registration is sent out to our parents at the end of April.
For more information, please contact:
Admissions Office Hilal Melikoğlu Tel: 0212 705 65 00 Ext #: 6713/6714 Fax: 0212 286 59 37 E-mail: [email protected]
8 2. Academic Program
Turkish Language and Literature In Turkish Literature and Language-Expression classes, we aim to raise students who inquire about, interpret, and think critically about written and oral texts rather than accepting them on a literal level. In reading our aim is to develop independent literary criticism by providing opportunities to examine and critique a literary work. Students evaluate authors’ language, technique, style, and their impact on the reader. They also enrich their international perspective by examining literary works of different languages and cultures. Students develop the skills of clear, purposeful, consistent, thorough, and fluent written and oral expression and choose the appropriate form according to context.
Mathematics and Geometry We aim to raise individuals who can perform operations fluently, express and analyze mathematical situations using algebraic expressions and modeling, produce different strategies while solving problems, employ logical inferences and methods of justification, comprehend geometric meanings of algebraic expressions, use probability to make predictions about events, solve problems with trigonometric ratios and identities, interpret all functions and graphs with graphic calculators, relate mathematics and geometry, organize ideas mathematically and present them using appropriate language and forms, and who are aware of connections within mathematics and other subject areas.
Students employ technology such as TI-84 graphic calculators and geometry programs to provide students with an opportunity to model, explore, and justify rules.
Social Studies The study of Social Studies develops the skills of gathering, organizing, and evaluating information from a variety of sources. Perspective plays an important role and is analyzed throughout all courses.
In History we stimulate students’ interest in and enjoyment of exploring and understanding the past to enable them to be active, knowledgeable, and responsible citizens. Through learning experiences about important historical eras and turning points, prominent Turkish and world figures, students identify cause and effect and critically analyze sources to synthesize information and present informed arguments.
In Philosophy, students learn about the ideas of thinkers from ancient times to the present, and major philosophical movements. Students studying Psychology learn about the drives behind behavior. In Sociology, students understand and analyze social events, and data regarding communities. The Logic course provides opportunities for students to understand and practice the rules of rational thinking.
Geography is a rich and complex discipline involving two key dimensions: space and ecology. Through the spatial dimension, students identify and analyze the physical, social, economic, political, legal, and technological factors that influence where things
9 are and why they are there. Students identify and analyze the ways humans interact with environment through the ecological dimension of the course.
Science Our program aims to educate students to understand the processes of scientific investigation and design. Students are expected to conduct experiments, and communicate and evaluate findings. We provide experiences for students to develop their skills in selecting and using tools throughout their scientific investigations. Knowing and understanding interrelationships between Science, technology, and human activity is an important part of the program.
During Science lessons students uncover enduring understandings about the following themes: the unity and diversity of life; how living things interact with each other and their environment; how organisms evolve through natural selection and the importance of behavioral mechanisms which increase the chance of survival.
English In English classes, students are provided with a program enabling the acquisition of a broad range of English skills for future education and ultimately a career. Students develop the powers of expression, both in oral and written communication, and are provided with opportunities of developing the skills involved in a variety of styles and situations. Writing forms explored include essays, memoirs, research papers, literary analysis reports and poems. When studying literature, students apply critical reading skills, leading to an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the relationships between different works. Students are given the opportunity to study texts from a variety of cultures developing international perspective and aiming to achieve lifelong interest in and enjoyment of literature.
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL): French and German ENKA’s third language options in the high school are French or German. Students are encouraged to become increasingly proficient in the four areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing by being actively engaged in the learning process. At the end of Grade 12, students possess a sound linguistic base for further study, work and leisure in either French or German. They are able to communicate effectively and express ideas in a clear and coherent way using either oral or written forms of the language, and have good knowledge and understanding of the culture. Through the study of literary texts and novels, students further develop their reading and comprehension skills, their critical and creative thinking skills and their ability to analyze texts.
Psychological Counseling and Guidance Service Our department embraces and employs a developmental and preventative guidance approach. To achieve this, we prepare yearly plans providing informative and educational activities helping students acquire basic life skills. This planning takes into consideration the developmental characteristics and needs of our students.
Our program is organized around the following themes: knowing and expressing oneself, defining feelings, making connections between behavior and feelings or thoughts, setting goals and realizing them, and evaluating the consequences of choices. Students develop skills in active communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict
10 resolution. Individual parent meetings are held to support students’ personal development and establish home-school cooperation.
Through analysis of student needs we organize relevant seminars for students and parents presented by our own faculty and other specialists, organized in cooperation with the Parent-Teacher Association.
Physical Education The Physical Education program’s main aim is to develop in students informed decision- making for health and physical fitness throughout their lives. Students learn the principals of developing physical fitness and are given opportunities to compete against others individually and as a team. Participating with a positive attitude and acknowledging the success of others is given equal importance.
Our program provides natural opportunities for the development of leadership and team-building skills and opportunities for students to take on and fulfill responsibilities.
Art In high school, students produce two and three dimensional works of art, and are assisted in developing an informed point of view through art interpretation. Throughout the course, students keep a process diary recording observations and sketches to present their findings and learning.
Authentic learning opportunities continue to be provided through interviews with artists, field trips to museums, galleries and exhibitions. The Dr. Clinton Vickers Art Gallery located on campus provides further learning opportunities through its exhibitions and also provides exemplary students with a platform to exhibit their work, towards the achievement of art as a life-long goal.
Music The aim of the Music program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge, understandings and skills for performing, composing and listening to a range of music and for music to have a continuing role in their lives. More specifically students understand the nature and value of improvisation; become aware of and confident in their own musical talents; and develop their abilities in singing and composing. Development of skills is supported through the use of music technology.
Students learn to use FL Studio and production programs like Cubase and Nuendo developing both theoretical and practical knowledge about the technical stages of music production leading to the production of a CD.
Educational Technologies We live in a society that is dominated by rapid technological change, an ever- increasing knowledge base and instant global communication. For these reasons students are provided with a variety of opportunities to develop technological skills across all subject areas. Students acquire knowledge and skills through the use of word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases and other educational software and hardware.
In Computer Studies classes students develop skills according to their areas of interest, such as desktop publishing, computer programming, web design, the integration of
11 databases and web programs, graphic processing, arranging videos, and preparing animations.
IB Diploma Program
Our high school which was opened in 2004-2005 academic year started to implement the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in 2006-2007 academic year.
The IB Diploma Program is a comprehensive two year pre-university international curriculum which has come to represent a symbol of academic excellence worldwide. It is a program which promotes international understanding and develops inquiry and critical thinking skills. The IB Diploma Program aims to educate world citizens who will contribute to world peace, who have self-confidence, self-discipline and higher level thinking skills, who are lifelong learners aware of their social responsibilities, and who know and understand different cultures. While promoting an international perspective, the IB also allows each school to make adjustments and address the needs of students in each country where it is offered.
The IBO’s Diploma Program (DP) has the strengths of a traditional and broad curriculum, but with three important additional features, Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and The Extended Essay, which are shown at the centre of the hexagonal program model.
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is an interdisciplinary requirement intended to stimulate critical reflection on the knowledge and experience gained inside and outside the classroom. The objectives of the course are to understand what it means to know as a
12 scientist, an artist, and a historian for example, to perceive the interaction among different forms of knowledge, and to develop in students the capacity to think critically. Students must satisfactorily complete this 100 hour course in which they explore the bases of knowledge and analyze beliefs, biases, and personal experiences in various fields.
CAS (Creativity, Action, and Service) encourages students to share their energy and special talents with others, developing greater awareness of themselves, concern for others, and the ability to work cooperatively with other people. Since “educating the individual as a whole person” lies at the center of the IB philosophy, each candidate must gain experience in creativity, action, and community service (CAS). Students must satisfactorily meet the minimum requirement of 150 hours of participation in the IB CAS Program.
The 4,000 word extended essay acquaints students with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities. The essay permits students to deepen their programs of study, for example by selecting a topic in one of their HL courses. Or students may add breadth to their academic experience by choosing to write on a subject not included in their program choice. In the process, students learn to organise new knowledge, to develop a logical argument, and to express complex ideas clearly.
Students are required to study six academic subjects. The six subjects around the hexagonal program model are studied concurrently. Three subjects must be studied at Higher Level with 240 hours of instruction and three subjects must be studied at standard level with 150 hours of instruction. Therefore, students are able to explore some subjects in depth and others more broadly. One subject is selected from each of six groups. Students select one subject to study from each of the six groups or a second subject from Groups 1-5 may be selected by the student in place of a Group 6 subject (The Arts).
Cambridge IGCSE Programme We have been authorized to implement the Cambridge University’s IGCSE programmes since May 2013. In 2013-2014 academic year we started offering IGCSE in Grade 9 in Mathematics and English classes in order to support MEB curriculum. This programme is implemented 2 years which comes to an end when students sit exams.
Overseas College Counseling Office The Overseas College Counseling Office is here to help ENKA students and their families prepare for the student’s further education. Specifically, the OCCO is here to help with those aspects of the ENKA students’ future which might include studies at higher educational institutions outside of Turkey. We believe that the success of college placement is measured by finding places where each student will thrive. For us, the “best university” is a place that is an appropriate fit for each of our unique students. The Overseas College Counseling office sees students and parents on an appointment basis only. Students interested in setting up an appointment should stop by our office during a break time to request a meeting.
We look forward to working with you this year and please do not hesitate to ask if you should have any questions. 13 Turkish Universities and Career Counseling Office
The Local Universities and Career Counselor supports students who would like to study at higher education institutions in Turkey.
Students and parents need to make appointments in order to have a meeting with the counselor. Students may stop by the related office during recess time and set a time for a meeting.
Providing counseling to the university student candidates throughout the period when students fill out their university preference forms, trips to universities, mock exams, and organizing interviews with experts of the areas students are interested in and career days are among the areas students are supported.
3. Library
Our goal as the ENKA School Library is to assist students to become competent, critical, and ethical users of information with an enthusiasm for reading and learning. Our mission is to prepare students for lifelong learning where they are able to determine their information needs, access and assess the relevancy of resources, and effectively communicate the results of their research.
We have three Library Media Centers –PreK-Grade1, Grades 2-4, and Grades 5-12 Libraries- in our integrated library system which blends traditional print resources with a variety of electronic collections and services. The libraries are designed to accommodate small groups, individual readers, large group instruction, and multimedia presentation. Facilities feature cozy areas for quiet reading; teaching areas for student research; areas for journals, special collections; video and audio collections; and many networked computers. The libraries have large book collections in Turkish and English, with smaller collections of French and German in high school. The facilities are inviting, productive learning environments.
The library is a bilingual teaching area with both native Turkish and English teacher librarians working with students.
4. Co-Curricular Program
All students will participate and benefit from the co-curriculum, which will offer diverse clubs, activities, and teams, including sports, arts, current events, and community service. A system of selection will require students to participate in each type of activity. There will also be opportunities for students to develop particular strengths and attain high levels of performance The co-curriculum will be organized in line with the CAS (Creativity – Action- Service) program of the IB diploma program.
14 All clubs, activities, and teams will be organized to help students achieve the 12th grade outcomes. Co-curricular activities will be offered in all the languages taught at ENKA Schools Teaching and coaching in all cases will be consistent with the ENKA Schools’ philosophy, the faculty code of ethics, and the student code of behavior. Teachers, trainers, and consultants will be subject to supervision and evaluation in line with the regulations created for ENKA Schools’ staff.
Clubs and After-school Activities Co-curricular activities are divided into club and after school activities carried out by ENKA Schools and the ENKA Sports Club. While designing these activities, students’ social, cultural and sporting needs are considered. Our purpose is to help our students to get to know their talents better, improve those, build self-esteem, respect others’ rights and work well with other individuals. Students are encouraged to be gracious when they are successful, and to appreciate the success of others.
Club activities – All of our students participate in club activities which consist of social, cultural and sports programs. Our students are free to choose the activities they want to attend.
We encourage our students to participate in activities which focus on sports and cultural areas.
1. Team practices: These activities aim to improve the skills of the students in a certain area. Students in this group are also given the chance to represent our school in school teams. Ballet, folkdances, chess, chorus, piano, basketball, volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, track & field, and football are some of these activities.
2. Other sports and cultural activities: These activities give our students the chance to be involved in similar sports and cultural activities without committing to school team practices.
All students attend club activities; however, participating in the afterschool program is optional.
5. Assessment
Rules which are stated below are considered for assessment of student success.
Each academic year consists of two semesters that complete each other for assessment. A student’s success is determined by assessment and evaluation of written, oral and applied tests, homework, projects, skills education in organizational, educational and training activities in and out of the class according to the type of course.
15 Exam questions are prepared by considering general and special purposes stated in education programs based on learning outcomes. By using assessment methods and tools, teacher continuously monitors and assess whether student has gained the skills and knowledge required for the education program. Students are assessed by class and activity participation and performance activities. Tools and methods that evaluate students’ critical and creative thinking, their research, inquiry, problem solving and similar skills are emphasized in determining students’ success. Valid, reliable and useful assessment tools are used to assess students’ success. Answer keys, check lists or rubrics are prepared and used in accordance with the assessment tool. Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the basis of assessing the inclusion students.
Grading System
Exams, homework, projects and other activities are graded out of 100. Assessment results are recorded on e-okul.
The grades and scales of the points are as follows:
Points Scale
85,00-100 Excellent 70,00-84,99 Good 60,00-69,99 Average 50,00-59,99 Pass 0 -49,99 Fail
Determining the Students’ Success A student’s success is determined by assessment and evaluation of written, oral and applied tests, homework, projects, skills education in organizational, educational and training activities in and out of the class according to the type of course. Exam questions are prepared by considering general and special purposes stated in education programs based on learning outcomes. By using assessment methods and tools, teacher continuously monitors and assess whether student has gained the skills and knowledge required for the education program. Students are assessed by class and activity participation and performance activities.
16 Tools and methods that evaluate students’ critical and creative thinking, their research, inquiry, problem solving and similar skills are emphasized in determining students’ success. Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the basis of assessing the inclusion students.
Written and Applied Tests (1)The following principles will apply for the written and applied tests given in a term:
Emphasis is on the topics covered after the previous exam but questions also encompass all the topics in a graded ratio. Exams of applied courses should not be less than three times in each semester. They can be applied tests and written tests or only one of them depending on the characteristic of the course. There should not be more than two written and applied exams given to a class on a single day. However, the school administration may decide to give a third exam on a day when necessary. Individualized Education Program Principles (IEP) are taken into consideration when assessing the inclusion students’ success. (2) Written exams should have open-ended questions but there can be one multiple choice exam for each class for each semester.
Evaluating Results of Written Exams Assessment results are not only used for determining the extent of the achievement of educational objectives and especially for identifying subjects in which the students are successful and for taking remedial action.
Teachers evaluate the extent of students’ success at the end of each exam. If they have achieved a low mark in those exams, the teacher investigates and evaluates the reasons for the situation. Then s/he takes action such as reviewing the topic or asking students to undertake additional exercises.
Students who have missed the exams Students who have not taken an exam or who have not submitted homework or project in time must give a valid excuse in 5 days and s/he should submit the related document to the school administration in 5 days following the declaration of the excuse. Student whose excuse has been accepted by the school administration is given only one make-up exam and his/her homework or project is accepted. Subject teacher determines the exam time and announces it to the student before the exam. Student who has not sat an exam, done homework or submitted his/her project on time without any excuse will not be given points to assess his/her situation. However, it is included in the total score when getting an arithmetic average.
Announcement of Exam Results Teachers give the results of exams, homework or projects to the students and explain common errors.
17 The results of the exams and homework are announced to the students within – at the latest- 10 days of the date of exam or submission. Results are recorded in e- okul. Subject teacher assesses the exam or project papers again and let the student know about the situation if the student demands it. Performance tasks and projects can be displayed in class and school in order to encourage students.
Determining Term Grades
Term Point Term grade of a course is determined by; Points taken from exams, Homework point/points, Project points When getting an arithmetic average, the two digits after the decimal point are taken into consideration. Student gets one term point from each subject. It is important that students gain the listening, reading and writings skills at foreign language subjects. Skills and knowledge are assessed by using written and applied exams, homework and projects. When two teachers teach the same course, weighted average of the points are used to determine the grade of foreign language subject. Students who cannot attend some activities at PE course should get a medical report from a doctor who works either at a public or a private institution to document their health condition or handicap. The report should clarify which activities this student cannot attend for how long. Students who are exempt from some applied activities are assessed with theoretical knowledge and appropriate techniques and students who are exempt from all of the applied activities are assessed with theoretical knowledge.
Year-End Point of a Subject
Year-end point of a subject is the arithmetic average of the first and second term points.
The Weight of a subject, and the Weighted Point Weight of a subject is equal to the number of hours per week.
The year-end point is multiplied by the number of hours per week. The result is the weighted point of that subject. The year-end grade is multiplied by the number of hours per week. The result is the weighted grade of that subject.
Year-End (Success) Point Year-end success point of student is acquired by dividing the total of weighted points of all subjects with the total number of hours per week. When getting the year-end success point of transfer students, the total number of weekly class hours is used.
18 While calculating year-end success point, the two digits after the decimal point are taken into consideration. Year-end success point is used to calculate graduation point.
Year End Success Criteria for Any Subject In order to be deemed successful in any of the subjects at the end of the school year,
The arithmetic point of two terms should be 50 at least and second term point should be at least 70 no matter what the first term point is.
Passing to the next grade directly at the end of the year At the end of academic year; Students who are successful in all courses at the end of the school year, And students with failing subject/subjects pass directly to the next grade if their year-end success point is at least 50. Students with failing subject(s) who cannot be deemed to be successful because of their year-end success point, will be responsible for their failing subject(s) at the next grade level.
Passing by Taking Forward Failed Courses (Responsibility) and Removing the Obligation of Responsibility (Conditional) Exams Students who cannot pass directly to next grade can pass by being responsible if they have at most 3 failing subjects. However, students who have more than 6 failing courses (failing courses from previous grades are also added), repeat the same grade. Responsible subjects that result from transfer and transitions are not added in this amount. Relevant subject teachers organize responsibility exams in November and May in accordance with written and applied exam procedures. School administration determines exam dates and teacher(s) to carry out exams. These exams are organized in a way not to hinder classes; they can be at school time or on Saturday and Sunday if necessary. A student is no longer subject to a responsibility (conditional) exam if s/he gets a passing grade in that responsibility (conditional) exam. 49th article of this regulation is implemented in case of an objection to these results.
Repeating a Grade Students who cannot pass to the next grade directly, with year-end success point or by being responsible and students who fail due to absence, repeat the same grade. A student can repeat a grade at most once in the secondary education except Prep. Students who repeat a grade two times will be dismissed from the school and registered in Open High Schools or Vocational Open High Schools. Grade 12 students who cannot graduate and who have repetition rights can repeat their grade without considering the number of their failing grades. However, students who do not want to repeat the grade level and who have already repeated a grade level can sit responsibility exams for their failing subjects for one academic year; whereas students who has not repeated a grade can sit those exams for two academic years. Students who fail these exams will
19 be dismissed from the school and registered in Open High School and Vocational Open High School. Because of their excuse, students who cannot attend the school or cannot get points for two semesters’ even if they attended the school are deemed to have used their learning rights of that year on condition that they document their situation. When they do not use their learning right, their right is limited to two academic years within their education.
Determining the Students with the Highest Rank
After learning the opinion of the discipline committee as the classes end, teachers committee chooses the student with the highest rank among the students who have high diploma points without taking their track into account. However, students who were dismissed from school for a short time or who took a more severe punishment may not be chosen as the student with the highest rank although records of punishment are deleted from the students’ files.
If students’ diploma points are the same, the student with the highest year-end point (for the last year) is chosen as the student with the highest rank.
If their year-end points are again the same, year-end points of previous years are examined one by one till the points are not the same anymore and the student with the highest point is chosen as the student with the highest rank.
If averages are the same for the other years, then the weighted averages of arithmetical averages of term points that form the basis of year-end grades starting from the last school year are considered.
If these numbers are again the same, the student with the highest rank is chosen by drawing lots at the teachers committee where the related students and their parents attend.
In schools which implement different programs at the same time, different students are chosen as the student with the highest rank to represent different programs.
Students chosen as the one with the highest rank are declared to the “Student Selection and Placement Center” directly by the school administration in time.
6. Course Selection
Courses on the weekly schedules are divided into two as Common Courses and Elective Courses. Common courses are determined beforehand and electives are arranged in a way to enable students choose courses according to the programmes they will select at the university.
20 PREP- GRADE 9 & 10
All courses are common courses that are in line with the weekly class schedule. In this grade-level courses such as Music and Art are among common courses and students will be assigned to these courses according to their interests and wishes.
Grade 11&12
All Grade 11 & 12 students get IBDP education. You can access details in our school website.
7. Calendar and Schedules
School Hours
Classes begin at 8:30 and students should be on the campus by 8:20. Afternoon classes finish at 15:30. Afterschool activities are from 15:45 to 17:00.
School teams’ practice times will be announced to students and parents by the Physical Education department.
21 DAILY SCHEDULE
GRADES 5 – 12 (MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL)
08:30 - 09:10 1
2 09:15 - 09:55
10:00 - 10:40 3
10:40 - 11:05 RECESS
11:05 - 11:45 4
11:50 - 12:30 5
12:30 - 13:15 LUNCH
13:15 - 13:55 6
7 14:00 - 14:40
14:40 – 14:50 RECESS
14:50 - 15:30 8
15:30 -15:40 SERVICE BUSES
8. Communication
The high school administrative offices can be contacted as follows:
High School: Nuran Yaman: extension # 6406 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: Nilüfer Hacıoğlu: extension # 6408 [email protected]
22 Parent- Teacher Meetings
Parents may meet our teachers anytime during the year by making appointments. To ask for an appointment, please check our website to see the days and timeslots that teachers are available according to their class schedules that are set in order to render parent meetings more effective and efficient.
School Telephone numbers
Main Switchboard: +90 (212) 705 65 00 High School fax no: +90 (212) 286 52 12 Business Office fax no: +90 (212) 276 82 38
Extension Numbers
Admissions 6713 Business Office 6502 – 6503 - 6505 Counseling Service (high school) 6412 Infirmary 6515 Director’s Office 6706 High School Office 6406 High School Assistant Principal (Prep,Gr. 9-12) 6402 High School Assistant Principal (Gr. 10-11) 6410 High School Teachers 6408 High School Library 6414 Overseas College Counseling 6419 Local Universities and Career Counseling Office 6433 IB DP Coordinator 6405
Communication with Parents via E-mail Teachers try to reply to parent emails within 24 hours, with the exception of emergencies.
The School Newsletter - Mirror ENKA Schools publishes an online school bulletin- ENKA Mirror every other Monday. The bilingual (Turkish-English) bulletin contains information, pictures and videos regarding school and student activities and events. The announcements of both the school and the PTA are also posted in it. The bulletin also has a section where an updated two-week calendar of the school is featured. You may reach Mirror in the school website.
The bulletin has been published online since February 2007 in order to reduce paper consumption in the school, to provide access from any internet source, to reach out to more readers and to provide more space. The school expects parents to support this change by regularly accessing the online version.
23 If you do not have internet access, you can get the newsletter by contacting Nuran Yaman for high school (extension # 6406).
The couriers for all written communications to and from school are your children.
E-Mail Addresses: [email protected]
To contact staff members – please use the first name and surname of the staff member followed by @enka.k12.tr (all lower case and no space) e.g.: [email protected]
Website www.enkaokullari.k12.tr
Check the website for information about ENKA Schools, classroom activities and announcements for school events. “News and Announcements” on the main page draws attention to recent announcements and to any messages of urgent nature.
*** These web addresses -www.enkaokullari.com and www.enkaschools.com do not belong to our school anymore.
Emergency Communication
In the event of an earthquake or any other disaster during school hours, try to reach the school if you are nearby. If you are not, please be sure that your children are safe in the school. You will be contacted as soon as possible by phone, websites, or SMS messages and your children will be taken home when it is safe to do so.
School Closure and Snow Days
Please listen to announcements on television and radio for information about unexpected school closings. Announcements about closures will be posted on the website as soon as possible when schools are closed after students reach the school.
SMS Message
You will be kept informed of important announcements concerning the whole school or high school by SMS messages provided that services allow the possibility of such transaction. If you have a change of telephone number, please pass on your new phone number to us by contacting the Admissions & Registration Office as soon as possible.
K12 Students and parents may have access to the data they would like to get via K12 besides the e-school and our school website.
You may get in touch with Nalan Köseoğlu, the student affairs officer for usernames and passwords. (Extension no: 6416).
24 9. Daily Routines
Arrivals
The school campus is closed to private vehicles during the school day. Parents may drop- off their children at the designated points but may not leave their vehicles to escort children into the school. All drop-off traffic is one way and must enter campus through the Main Gate and exit through the Sports Club Gate near the parking lot and tennis courts. Primary students are dropped off and enter the school through Entrance A. Pre- school students are dropped off at the corner closest to the Pre-School where the road turns uphill towards the Sports Club exit. Both drop-off points are staffed with security and faculty members for the safety of our children.
All children in high school are to be at school by 8:20.
If students tend to be regularly late we will ask for a meeting with those students and their parents. After the reasons for lateness are identified we hope that necessary measures can be taken to avoid lateness in the future.
Departures
Private vehicles may not enter campus to pick up children until the service buses depart in the afternoon. The gates will be open to private vehicles by 15:50 each day. Cars may park in the designated areas around campus between 15:50–16:05 for pick up.
A second pick-up will be required for those children who participate in our After-school Program. The campus will again be closed to private vehicles between 16:05 - 17:15 to allow our activities to proceed safely and to allow service buses to park and receive students. Once again, as soon as the service buses depart, private vehicles may enter campus to meet students.
Parents or their drivers who come to school early to pick up their children may not wait at the class doors and hallways as this causes the children to lose concentration. Parents can wait in the parent waiting area on the Grade 1 floor. Drivers may enter the school campus to pick up a child only after 15:30.
If a parent needs to send something for their child during class hours, they must leave the object with the security.
Student Attendance
Please call or e-mail the staff stated below between 8:00 - 9:00 am to record an absence:
High School: Nuran Yaman: extension # 6406 e-mail: [email protected] ka Okulları
25 If you do not report your child's illness or absence, we will make every reasonable effort to contact you to assure your child's whereabouts and safety.
Any contagious illness your child contracts must be reported to the school nurse immediately. A doctor’s note should accompany your child upon returning to school.
Service Buses
An annual contract agreement negotiated between the PTA, ENKA Schools and the Transportation Company (Gürsel Turizm Limited Şirketi for 2016-2017) establishes the operating guidelines of the transportation service. A copy of this agreement is available for our parents to review in the Business Office.
The Transportation Company gives parents an information card that includes the plate number of their child’s bus, the phone numbers of the company, the name and the phone number of the driver.
All children must be available for prompt pick-up at their assigned time. No service bus will wait longer than 2 minutes at any given stop since delays accumulate along the route for others.
ENKA Schools adopted the principles of Service Bus Student Conduct for students who use the service buses.
Gürsel Company officers and Service Bus Officer of ENKA Schools Business Department are all day at school to meet your needs.
If your child will be picked up from school by your or someone designated by you; or your child will take another service bus for that day, you, as a parent, need to inform the related main office before 13:00 by fax or a letter with your signature on. All notes you send via email will be replied by a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation, please call the school before the end of the day.
Note: No service bus changes will be made in the first two weeks of school for the bus routes to settle into place. For students who want to take a different bus to go to a different address, we would like their parents to provide transport for their child in the first two weeks.
Service Bus Student Conduct
Students are expected to use our service buses responsibly and to respect the following code of conduct printed below.
We expect children to:
1. Be on time. 2. Get on and off the bus carefully. 3. Finish all eating and drinking before getting on the bus.
26 4. Remain in their seats with the safety belt fastened. 5. Read, listen to music with earphones, play alone. 6. Speak softly and with respect to others, 7. Be kind to everyone and help other younger children. 8. Behave safely. 9. Take responsibility for any mistake. 10. Report any unsafe behavior to the related unit.
School Attire
Students need to wear normal school attire every day. Students can change their clothes at the Sports Club if they have a PE class that day. Fridays are uniform free days. On Friday students may not put on any jerseys that belong to any sports team. It is important for personal hygiene that boys keep their hair short while girls with long hair keep their hair tied back.
Because all school attire is similar, items should be embroidered inside with your child’s name. Loss of school attire which is not marked is the responsibility of the students and parents. Unmarked lost school attire will be held in the Lost and Found box for one month. A final chance to claim lost items will be when they are displayed in the Auditorium at the end of each semester. After this period, unclaimed items will be given away for charity.
Campus Restrictions
The following items are not permitted and should not be used on the school’s grounds. 1. Weapons of any kind or toys resembling weapons carried by anyone. This is also valid for the security guards of parents. 2. Tobacco products. 3. Chemicals, mace, explosives, fireworks, drugs, and alcohol. 4. Sharp or pointed objects. 5. Electronic toys, non-educational computer games and active figure toys. 6. Cell phones that belong to the parents should be turned off while in the school. 7. Parents or their designated representatives (drivers, student aides etc) may not treat students negatively nor take sides or intervene in the affairs of students on the school campus. 8. No pets are allowed without the School Principal’s permission. Vaccination and health papers must be presented before pets are allowed to enter the school. 9. Students may not chew gums while they are at school. Parents visiting the school are also respectfully asked to refrain from using gum.
27 Campus Visits: Security
Due to the new security arrangements in Gate A, parents of students who do not use service buses or people who are assigned to drop their kids to the school will not be allowed to enter the school to bring kids to classrooms or to take them. The school administration will arrange students’ going to their classrooms from Gate A and coming to back.
Students who use service buses will be met by teachers as usual and guided to their classrooms.
Parents who will meet with teachers or who would like to visit the school for another reason are expected to get appointment beforehand and wait in Gate A waiting room till appointment time. After the meeting, they are expected to leave the school.
If you would like to send packages or some items to students during the day, you can leave them at Gate A Security Officers. They will submit those to students.
The school gives parent identity cards with photos at the beginning of each academic year. Parents or custodians who will pick kids up need to show their new identity cards.
Gates
Preschool Entrance – Main entrance for students, staff, and visitors. A Entrance - Main entrance for visitors, staff and those students arriving in private cars. B Entrance – 3rd Floor entrance for students, parents, and staff. F Entrance – For students recess. D Entrance – For students coming by service buses and for recess time. Auditorium Entrance – For student entrance and activities. High School Entrance – For high school students’ recess time.
Lost and Found
The Assistant Principals organize the lost property response in the main building. Please contact the related assistant principal in case you lose a valuable belonging.
Gifts
Only handmade gifts by children and flowers are acceptable gifts to exchange between faculty and children.
28 10. Safe Learning, Values and Expectations
Students at ENKA Schools are expected to behave in a manner that contributes to a safe school environment with an emphasis on learning. A set of common core values has been established to guide us in our pursuit of learning at ENKA Schools:
Respect Fairness Responsibility Personal Best
Our goal is to help students become aware of behaviors which hinder learning for the students themselves and their classmates, to have the students take responsibility for their own actions, and for students to modify their behavior to conform to the expectations that promote a positive learning environment.
Broad categories of behaviors that negatively affect the learning environment have been defined and each classification elicits a particular response by the school’s administration and the Student Support Team. All members of the ENKA community have the right to teach and learn in an environment free from any fear. Students that behave dangerously will be removed from the area and away from other children immediately. Follow-up procedures will address the issue in an attempt to help the student behave in ways consistent with the school’s core values and expectations.
Students who display repeated patterns of behavior which are contrary to the school’s core values and hinder learning or are unsafe for others are referred to the school’s leadership for problem-solving intervention. For measures to be taken the provisions of the Board of Honor and the Regulation of Rewards and Discipline in High Schools are applied. (The regulation can be viewed on our website under the information section).
Parents and Teachers Association
The ENKA Schools PTA was established to improve communication between the school and its families, and to provide a means of bringing the school and its families together for discussion of school matters and for social and cultural events.
The PTA is comprised of all ENKA parents and teachers. The PTA has an executive committee and subcommittees. These groups work in partnership with ENKA Schools. The Executive Committee of the PTA is elected annually during at the beginning of each academic year by ENKA parents. Throughout the year parents can take part in PTA activities by attending subcommittee open evening meetings, contacting committee members by e-mail, or joining the subcommittees.
Sub-committees
Health and Food, Uniforms and Transportation, Cultural and Artistic Events, Sports Activities
29 All PTA work is voluntary. The PTA is elected at the beginning of the academic year by voting. Volunteering time, effort and energy is a way of contributing to children’s education and the school. Parents who would like to volunteer are welcome to do so at any time throughout the school year for any matter, big or small.
PTA Structure
11. Health and Safety
Fire Emergency Rules
During a fire:
1. Stay calm. 2. After hearing the fire alarm, leave the building according to the evacuation plan. 3. If you are the first to see the fire in an area, shout loudly “FIRE IN THE …” and press the fire alarm button. 4. If you and your students have to go through a smoky area, cover your mouth with a damp cloth if available and quickly leave the place keeping low to the ground. 5. If you believe you can put out the fire by yourself, apply rule number 3 and then use the fire extinguisher. 6. Do as you are instructed and do not return to the building to collect personal belongings. 7. Do not use elevators. 8. Be ready to help extinguish the fire, if requested.
After a fire: 1. Check to see if you or students / colleagues are hurt and seek first aid. 2. Remain outside the building. 3. Follow directions of those organizing the evacuation.
30 Earthquake Emergency Rules
During an earthquake:
1. Stay calm. 2. If you are inside the building, stay away from the windows and make a triangle with the help of an object. Tell others to do the same. 3. If you are outside, stay away from buildings, trees and telephone and electricity wires. 4. If you are on the motorway, stay away from fly-overs and bridges. If you are in a car, park in a safe area away from buildings and power lines. Stay inside your car. 5. If you are in an elevator, do not move. Wait for the elevator to reach the desired floor. Since elevators run with hydraulic power, even in the worst conditions elevators will go automatically down to the lowest floor at normal speed.
After an earthquake teachers will:
1. Help students to leave the building according to the building evacuation plan. 2. Direct students to avoid walking on fallen materials. 3. Check whether the students are hurt and seek first aid. 4. Direct others not to use the elevators. 5. Direct others not to use the phones unless it is urgent. 6. Turn off electric switches. 7. Check to make sure there is no gas or water leaking
Service Bus Emergency Response Plan
1. The school service bus drivers are aware that the students in their care are precious. Be assured that they will look after the students if a problem occurs. 2. In case of a devastating earthquake while the buses are transporting students to or from school, ALL SERVICE BUSSES WILL PROCEED TO SCHOOL. The gathering area for students will be the campus service bus parking area. Your child will be safer at school, should a disaster happen. 3. If an earthquake occurs while the buses are transporting students to or from school and it is not possible to return to school due to closed roads, then the buses will park in a safe place on their routes and wait for news or assistance. 4. If an earthquake occurs at a time close to the departure of buses from school, then the service buses will remain in the parking area. When communication with city authorities is established and the safety of transportation routes are ascertained the buses will depart from school. 5. While crossing bridges and passing through tunnels our service buses will move as fast as possible according to the traffic flow. If needed they will wait until the route is clear and then move quickly. 6. Safe bottled water and light snacks will be provided and kept for emergencies on school service buses. 7. The fuel tanks of the buses will be filled regularly.
31 Drinking Water
The tap water in the schools is safe to drink. The schools’ incoming water is thoroughly and efficiently processed by a 5 level filter system, complying with Health and Safety Board standards. The schools’ tap water is tested regularly both at a private laboratory and at a public sanitation laboratory. Test results are published on the school web site.
Food The contract signed between the school and the school’s catering company Terakki Toplu Yemek A.Ş. for 2016-2017 academic year sets out the principles of the food service. A copy of this contract can be seen at the Business Office.
The catering company works in close cooperation with the school and the PTA to prepare and serve food in hygienic conditions and to provide healthy and balanced menus. Food samples are regularly sent by both the school and the catering company to food testing laboratories for testing. Both the monthly menu and the test results are made available to parents on the school web site.
Cleaning Services Our cleaning company for 2016-2017 is Mavi Cleaning Services Company. Like the catering company, they also work closely with the school administration to maintain very high standards of cleanliness.
Occupational Health and Safety Unit The infirmary consists of a doctor (Dr. Ali Layık # 6517- 6515) and two nurses (Oya Yılmazer and Hatice Köreken). The unit is open between 08.00 and 16.30.
The doctor and the nurses are available at school every day between these hours.
The Occupational Health and Safety Unit is responsible for any kind of health and safety matters. It consists of the school doctor, Occupational Health and Safety Expert, and support health staff.
New parents must complete health forms while all the other parents need to inform the Occupational Health and Safety Unit in case there is a change in their child’s health or the medications to be taken. This will help the unit very much in terms of keeping track of students’ health as well as making timely health interventions when needed.
Important Note ENKA Schools reserves the right to make any changes in the school calendar, weekly programs and after-school activities whenever this change is deemed appropriate and beneficial for the students. ENKA Schools will inform the parents of these changes.
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