ParentInformation Handbook 2017–2018 Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018 Handbook Information Parent Interim Head of School Welcome General Inquiries Canadian International School of Hong Kong 36 Nam Long Shan Road Aberdeen, Hong Kong Dear Parents, Phone (852) 2525 7088 I would like to extend a warm welcome to all Fax (852) 2525 7579 of our new and returning families as we begin E-mail [email protected] the 2017-2018 school year! We have an exciting year planned at Canadian International School of Important Dates Hong Kong. 2017 Aug 10 Upper School starts The purpose of the Parent Information Handbook Aug 14 Lower School starts is to provide you with a comprehensive overview of our policies and procedures. It is a handy 2018 June 8 Last day for students and teachers day-to-day reference, as well as a source of Aug 16 Upper School starts information about the philosophy underlying our Aug 20 Lower School starts curriculum and student life programmes. This year, we combined the Start of School Guide 2019 and Parent Handbook into one guide in an effort June 14 Last day for students and teachers Aug 15 Upper School starts to streamline information for parents. This Aug 19 Lower School starts handbook is updated and revised annually and is provided to all CDNIS families as a downloadable PDF on the Parent Portal and mobile app. Holidays and Breaks There is no school for students on the following days. A strong partnership between the school and 2017 our parents makes a difference in every child’s Sept 15 Professional Learning Day education as we share the responsibility for our Oct 2 – 6 Mid-Term Break 1 students’ successes. We always welcome input Oct 2 Day after National Day and suggestions from parents, so please feel Oct 5 Day after Mid-Autumn Festival free to reach out to me, your child’s teacher Oct 9 Professional Learning Day or any other staff member, if you have any Dec 14 – Jan 1 Winter Break comment or questions. 2018 Feb 15 – 23 Chinese New Year Break On behalf of our faculty and staff, I would like to Feb 26 Professional Learning Day wish you all a wonderful school year ahead. Mar 30 – Apr 6 Spring Break May 1 Labour Day David Baird May 22 Buddha’s Birthday Sept 25 Day after Mid-Autumn Festival Interim Head of School Oct 1 National Day of PRC Oct 15 – 19 Mid-Term Break Oct 22 Professional Learning Day Dec 14 – Jan 4 Winter Break 2019 Feb 4 – 8 Chinese New Year Break Feb 11 Professional Learning Day Apr 5 Ching Ming Festival Apr 15 – 19 Spring Break Apr 22 Easter Monday Apr 23 Professional Learning Day May 1 Labour Day May 13 Buddha’s Birthday June 7 Dragon Boat Festival Table of Contents Welcome Vision, Mission and Values 4 Governance and Leadership 5 Hours of Operation 6 Coming to School 6 Contact Us 8 School Communications 8 Start Of School Start of School – Pre Reception - Reception 10 Start of School – Prep 12 Start of School – Grade 1 13 Start of School – G1 to G6 14 Start of School – G7 to G12 14 New Students and Parents – Events 16 Language Placement for New Students 16 New Student and Parents – Information 17 Uniform 18 2 Bus Registration 20 School Fee Structure (2017/2018) 20 1:1 MacBook and iPad Programme 20 Learning Learning Overview 22 International Baccalaureate Programme 22 Primary Years Programme 24 Middle Years Programme 26 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test 27 Diploma Programme 28 CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HONG KONG HONG OF SCHOOL CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL Ontario Secondary School Programme 29 Further Learning Information for MYP and DP 31 Chinese Studies 34 Creativity, Action, Service 35 Guidance and Career Education 36 Digital Learning 37 Libraries 42 Daily Life At CDNIS Class Times 44 Arrival and Dismissal 44 Bussing 45 Removing Students During School 48 Absences and Leave 48 Contacting Your Child 49 Visiting the School 49 School Lunches 49 Uniform Policy 50 Electronic Devices 53 Lost and Found 53 Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018 Handbook Information Parent Health, Wellbeing & Safety Medical Forms 54 Student Health Policy 54 Fever and Mask Policy 55 High Medical Alerts 55 Medication at School 56 Lifts and Lift Passes 56 Crutches and Wheelchairs 56 Emergencies 57 School Closures 57 Student Security Access Cards 59 Insurance 60 Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs 60 Anti-Bullying 60 Administrative Information & Policies School Fees 62 Photo Policy 62 Tutoring Policy 63 Environmental Policy 63 Letters of Recommendation 63 Lower School Field Trip Fees 64 End-of-Year Checkout Procedures 65 Lower School Student Life Staggered and Half-Day Entry 66 Expectations of Students 66 General Policies 67 3 Upper School Student Life Code of Conduct 68 Academic Honesty Policy 69 Late Submission of Assignments Policy 70 Missed Test / Exam 71 Special Educational Needs 71 Upper School Student Council 73 Student Life Programmes Athletics 74 Arts 76 After School Activities 79 School Clubs 81 Just For Parents Parent Code of Conduct 82 Parent ID Cards 84 Parent Directory 84 Parent Email 84 School Wifi 84 Parent Use of Facilities 85 Class Parents 85 Classroom Celebrations 86 Gifts for Staff 87 Canadian International School Parent Association (CISPA) 88 2017/18 School Calendar 89 1:1 MacBook Insurance Plan 90 Welcome 4 Vision, Mission and Values VISION STATEMENT To inspire excellence, cultivate character, and empower engagement locally and globally. CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HONG KONG HONG OF SCHOOL CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT CDNIS is a school united by the joy of learning, excellence in achievement and development of character. We will inspire academic and personal growth in our students by encouraging inquiry, stimulating creativity and innovation, embracing cross- cultural and global perspectives, and fostering meaningful participation and service. To guide our work in achieving our Vision & Mission, CDNIS values: Responsibility Integrity Respect Critical Thinking Leadership Open Mindedness Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018 Handbook Information Parent Governance and Leadership Board of Governors As a private, non-profit organization, CDNIS is managed under the direction of a volunteer Board of Governors. The Board plays a key role in managing a series of internal committees that review and develop policy related to issues including education, information technology, finance and administration and fundraising, amongst others. Chair Godwin Hwa [email protected] Governors Cora Chan [email protected] Paul Chong [email protected] Isabella Ho [email protected] James Kwan [email protected] Philip Lam [email protected] Brian Lau [email protected] Michael Lee [email protected] Sunny Lee [email protected] John Lindfors [email protected] Tamiko Lippit [email protected] Brandon Liu [email protected] Jeffrey Ng [email protected] Evan Thorpe [email protected] Carrie Willis [email protected] Kwan-In Li, Members Representative [email protected] 5 Senior Administrators Interim Head of School David Baird [email protected] Upper School Principal Tim Kaiser [email protected] Lower School Principal Helen Kelly [email protected] Upper School Vice Principals David Butler [email protected] Barbara Dacho [email protected] Lower School Vice Principals Rob Grantham [email protected] Lisa Kipfer [email protected] DJ MacPherson [email protected] Director of Chinese Studies Penny Pan [email protected] Director of Business Administration Eunice Tan [email protected] Hours of Operation 7:30am to 5pm General Administration Office Monday through Friday (9/F) Summer Hours: 8:30am to 4pm 7:50am to 10:20am Pre Reception and Reception Class (arrive at school with other Bus departure 10:30am AM section full-day students) 11:50am to 2:20pm Pre Reception and Reception Class (arrive at school between Bus departure 2:35pm PM section 11:30am and 11:50am) Preparatory to Grade 6 7:50am to 2:20pm Bus departure 2:35pm Grade 7 to 10 7:45am to 2:25pm Bus departure 2:35pm Grade 11 to 12 7:45am to 2:45pm Bus departure 3pm Early Dismissal Days Dismissal 11am Bus departure 11:10am Coming to School Location Canadian International School of Hong Kong 36 Nam Long Shan Road Aberdeen Hong Kong 6 Public Transport The school is located a short walk (10-15 minutes) from the Wong Chuk Hang MTR station, the Wong Chuk Hang bus terminus and the Sham Wan Road Public Transport Terminus. Citybus 48 Wah Fu Estate to Sham Wan Citybus 71P Central Pier via Pokfulam to Wong Chuk Hang Citybus 72A Causeway Bay to Wong Chuk Hang Citybus 75 Exchange Square to Sham Wan Citybus 78 Wong Chuk Hang Estate Citybus 97A Lei Tung Estate/Main Street Ap Lei Chau to Sham Wan CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HONG KONG HONG OF SCHOOL CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL Cross Harbour Bus 107 Kowloon Bay via Wah Kwai to Wong Chuk Hang Cross Harbour Bus 973P Tsim Sha Tsui (Mody Road) to Sham Wan Please visit www.nwstbus.com.hk for more information. Green Minibus 29 Ap Lei Chau Estate to Sham Wan Green Minibus 59 Kennedy Town Station to Sham Wan Green Minibus 59A Sham Wan to Aberdeen Centre Please visit www.16seats.net/eng for more information. Taxis must use different entrances at CDNIS during pickup and drop off times. Please see the “Arrival and Dismissal” section for more information. Parking Parking is extremely limited at CDNIS, and police actively patrol Nam Long Shan Road for parking infractions. We encourage parents to avoid taking private cars to school to minimize Parent Information Handbook 2017–2018 Handbook Information Parent traffic congestion and pollution.