Student / Parent Handbook Academic Year 2018-19 Table of Contents Letter from the Principal……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Philosophy of Greenfield Community School…………………………………………………………………………………….8 Taaleem Group………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 Taaleem Mission and Vision………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Greenfield Community School…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 School Vision Statement……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 School Mission Statement…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 IB Mission Statement………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 The Curriculum………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 The IB Learner Profile……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Early Years………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10 Primary Years Programme (PYP)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Middle Years ProGramme (MYP) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 The Diploma Programme (IBDP)……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 The Career-related Programme (IBCP)……………………………………………………………………………………………..15 The School Day…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16 Stop and Drop…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 Aftercare…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15 International Day………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17 Advisory Board………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17 Admissions and Placement………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..18 Student Support Services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..18 English as an Additional LanguaGe……………………………………………………………………………………………………..19 Special Educational Needs………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19 Pastoral Care………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20 2 Home-School Communications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20 Website and the School Communicator……………………………………………………………………………………………..20 Coffee Mornings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20 Information eveninGs………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 Who do I talk to?......................................................................................................................................21 The Primary School – Teaching, Behaviour, Curriculum and Other Matters…………………………………………21 The Secondary School – Teaching, Behaviour, Curriculum and Other Matters…………………………………….23 MeetinGs with teachers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…23 Attendance and Punctuality Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………………24 Absentees……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………25 Procedures for Absences in the Primary School…………………………………………………………………………………..29 Procedures for Absences in the Secondary School………………………………………………………………………………30 Consequences of Persistent Absenteeism and Late arrivals…………………………………………………………………31 Punctuality…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31 Home Learning…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31 Student Planners and home learning diaries………………………………………………………………………………………..32 Home learning time allocation (Primary):…………………………………………………………………………………………....32 Home learning time allocation (Secondary):………………………………………………………………………………………..34 Ramadan……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..35 Student Assessment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….36 Reporting to Parents……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………36 External Examinations………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….37 Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….37 An Educational Partnership………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….37 Parental Involvement…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..37 The Teachers……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….38 Student Behaviour……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….38 3 Student Rights and Responsibilities……………………………………………………………………………………………………..39 GCS Behaviour Code…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….40 Student Dress………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………40 General………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..40 Jewellery and PE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….41 PE kit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………41 PE and Sports shoes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….41 Behaviour management in the Primary School……………………………………………………………………………………42 Behaviour management in the Secondary School………………………………………………………………………………..42 Mobile phones…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….47 Parent Dress Guidelines ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………48 Fire and Lockdown Drill……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….48 Child Protection …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..48 BullyinG ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….49 FiGhting and Harassment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….49 Stealing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….49 Academic Integrity and Honesty …………………………………………………………………………………………………………49 Plagiarism……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………50 Cheating………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………50 Lost Uniforms and PE Uniforms…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..50 Careers and University Entrance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………50 Libraries………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………51 Transport……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………51 Registration Timeframe………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………51 Pickup and Drop-off Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….51 Parents/Guardian Liability………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….52 Change of Address/Telephone……………………………………………………………………………………………………………52 4 Student Responsibilities DurinG Transportation………………………………………………………………………………….52 Bus Stop and Seating………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….52 Bus Stop Conduct……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….52 Travel Time…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………52 Street Crossings ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….53 Personal Articles…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………53 Lost Items…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..53 Unacceptable Behaviour…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….53 Responsibilities for Parents and Students…………………………………………………………………………………………..53 Personal Hygiene……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….53 Communicable Diseases…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53 Security ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………54 Medical Clinics……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………54 Medical Records…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………55 Medicine……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………55 Doctors or dental appointments ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….55 Sun Protection - Playground Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………55 Special Diets………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………56 AllerGies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….56 Accidents DurinG School Time……………………………………………………………………………………………………………56 Illness DurinG School Time…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………56 Return To School After Illness……………………………………………………………………………………………………………57 Contagious Diseases………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….57 Substance Abuse………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………57 Health Education………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………58 Safety and Security Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………………………………58 Visitors to School………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………58 5 Parental Absence………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………58 Students Leaving the Site During the School Day………………………………………………………………………………59 Food………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….59 Facilities and Cleaning……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….59 Courtesy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………60 Student Council and Student Leadership Team…………………………………………………………………………………60 Primary School………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….60 Secondary School……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..61 Community and Service …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..61 Celebrating Diversity………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..61 School IT Policies and Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………………………….62 Information Communication and Technology…………………………………………………………………………………..62 Appendix A:GCS Internet, Network, Technology Equipment, Mobile Device and BYOD Student Use Pledge……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….70 Appendix B: GCS Internet, Network, TechnoloGy Equipment and BYOD AGreement Form………………..72 Appendix C: GCS BYOD Agreement……………………………………………………………………………………………………73 Appendix D – Use of Outside Tutors in School…………………………………………………………………………………..74 Appendix E – Primary positive behavior for learning………………………………………………………………………….76 GCS Absence Request Form (Primary School)…………………………………………………………………………………….77 6 Letter from the Principal Dear Students and Parents, Welcome to GCS and we are very pleased that you have chosen GCS as your school and we look forward to an exciting year ahead. As a member of our school community you will immediately notice that we are a true international school rich with cultural diversity. Our students and staff come from over 80 different countries and we are immensely proud of how they show respect for their individual heritaGe but also value beinG part of the world community