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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