Parent Handbook 2011 2012 by Canadian International School

PARENT HANDBOOK 2011/2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Number 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.10.1 1.10.2 1.11 1.11.1 1.11.2 1.12 1.13 2 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.7 2.2 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.3

Information INTRODUCTION Welcome Note from the Head of School Mission, Vision and Core Values School Culture CIS Husky Paw – Key Developmental Stages CIS Touchstones – Fundamental Core Beliefs Purpose of this Handbook School Hours and School Timetable School Hours Office Hours School Timetable School Calendar Security on Campus Parking on Campus Lakeside Campus Tanjong Katong Campus Arrival and Departure from School Toh Tuck, Jurong East and Lakeside Campus Tanjong Katong Campus Contact Us Contact the Maple Leaf Café (School Canteen) ACADEMICS CIS Academic Curriculum International Baccalaureate Programmes The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) Course Selection for Graduation – Grades 11 and 12 The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) The International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile Unique Programmes The Open Minds Programme Excursion Week – Grades 4 to 12

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2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.7 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.7.1 2.7.2 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 3 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.2 3.2.1 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 5 5.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3

WAELP The Cooperative Education Programme Community Outreach Admissions Regulations and Requirements MOE Regulations New Students – Document Submission Course Write Ups Class Sizes Assessment and Reporting Parent Teacher Interviews / Three Way Conferences / Student Led Conferences Report Cards Homework Exam Schedules – Grades 7 to 12 Academic Appeal Process Support Programmes (ESOL and AR) Language B (French and Mandarin) Books and Supplies Lockers Programme and Facilities Evaluation INDEPENDENT SERVICE PROVIDERS School Bus Service - Goh Transport Services Bus Behaviour Regulations Bus Service Rules Bus Transport Rates Goh Transport Contact Details School Uniform Supplier - Lim Meng Keng School Uniform Pricelist PRIVATE EDUCATION ACT AND THE COUNCIL FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION EduTrust Student Contract Supplemental Student Contract STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES, INFORMATION, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES New Parent Orientation and Welcome Sessions Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Introduction to the Fee Protection Scheme Fee Protection Under the Insurance Scheme Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) at CIS Certificate of Insurance Claim Process How to Check your Fee Protection Status Medical Insurance Medical Insurance Product Summary Medical Insurance Benefits Schedule Claims Procedure

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5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4 5.4.5 5.4.6 5.4.7 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 5.5.4 5.5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.8.1 5.8.2 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.13.1 5.13.2 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.22.1 5.22.2 5.22.3 5.22.4 5.22.5 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26 5.27 5.28

Health Services – Guidelines and Policies School Health Care Coordinator School Health Care Coordinator’s Contact Details Immunisation Requirement School Health Care Guidelines and Policies Medication Administration Student Illness During the School Day Emergency Contact Information Library and Information Services Library Opening Hours Borrowing Books Additional Online Resources Available Our Policy for Lost Books Contact Details for the Library Pastoral Care and Counselling Attendance Policy International Students: Students on a Student Pass Student Pass E-Cancellation Other Requirements – Students on a Student Pass Staying on Campus (ECE to Grade 8) Student Code of Conduct Academic Honesty Policy Electronic Equipment Dress Code School Uniform Physical Education Uniform Grooming Code Dress Code for Field Trips Hats and Indoor Shoes Bikes and Scooters Guests on Campus Book Bags Lost and Found School Telephone Use Information Technology Network System Accounts Acceptable (Network) Use Policy Laptop Policy Laptop Learning Programme (Grades 9 to 12) Laptop Minimum Specification Required Communications Student Absence Notification Modes of Notification Change in Ownership / Management Change in Contact Details – Phone, Email, Residential Address Primary Contact’s Responsibilities

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5.29 5.30 5.31 5.32 5.32.1 5.32.2 5.32.2.3 5.34 5.34.1 5.35 5.36 5.37 5.38 5.39 5.40 5.41 5.42 5.43 6 6.1 6.2 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.5 6.2.6 6.2.7 6.2.8 6.2.9 6.2.10 6.3 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 6.3.4 6.3.5 6.3.6 6.3.7 6.3.8 6.3.9 6.4 6.4.1 6.4.2 6.4.3

Confidentiality Student Agenda Yearbooks Feedback and Dispute Resolution Feedback, Complaints and Grievances Dispute Resolution Policy Grievance Procedure Flowchart Banned or Controlled Substances Banned or Controlled Substances Policy Use of Student Work/Photographs and Videos Early Childhood and Kindergarten Programmes After School-Hours and Non School Days Liability and Insurances Notice Severability of Provision Successors and Assigns Governing Law and Dispute Resolution Force Majeure FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND RELATED POLICIES Inter Campus Transfer Refund / Transfer / Withdrawal Policy – For Students Enrolled on or after 21 December 2009 Notification and Arrangement Withdrawals for Cause Refunds for Withdrawal for Cause Refunds for Withdrawal without Cause Cooling Off Period Deemed Withdrawal Transfer / Withdrawal Policy Withdrawal Procedure Exit Procedure Refund / Transfer / Withdrawal Policy - For Students Enrolled Prior to 21 December 2009 Notification and Arrangement Refunds for Withdrawal for Cause Refunds for Withdrawal Without Cause Refunds for Withdrawal Without Cause – Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and Support Programme Fees Refunds for Withdrawal Without Cause – Family Deposit Deemed Withdrawal Transfer / Withdrawal Policy Withdrawal Procedure Exit Procedure Payment of Fees Tuition Fees Building and Facility Fees Support Programme Fees (Where Applicable)

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6.4.4 6.4.5 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.6.1 8.6.2 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.8.1 9.8.2 9.9 10 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.6.1 10.6.2

Late Payment Modes of Payment Miscellaneous Fees GST Pro-rating of Fees Offer of Placements - Deferment PARENTS – HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Volunteering Volunteer Policy Open Minds – Volunteer Guidelines Policy for Collecting Money for Group Gifts HANDBOOK FOR THE TANJONG KATONG CAMPUS Welcome from the Tanjong Katong Principal and Vice Principal Administrative Information Whom Should I Contact? Tanjong Katong Campus Map Homework Dress Code School Uniform Physical Education (PE) Uniform Name Tags for First Day of School (ECE to Grade 3 only) Early Childhood And Kindergarten Students - First Week Of School Canteen Services Changes to Canteen Payment System (October 31 Onwards) HANDBOOK FOR THE LAKESIDE/TOH TUCK ELEMENTARY CAMPUS Welcome from the Elementary Principal Administrative Information Whom Should I Contact? Toh Tuck Campus Map Homework Early Childhood And Kindergarten Students - First Week Of School Name Labels for First Day of School Elementary Dress Code School Uniforms Physical Education (PE) Uniforms Canteen Services HANDBOOK FOR THE LAKESIDE/MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS Welcome from the Middle School Principal Administrative Information Whom Should I Contact? Jurong East Campus Map Homework Dress Code and Uniform Policy School Uniform Policy Dress Code for Grades 4 to 8

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10.6.3 10.7 10.7.1 10.7.2 11 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 12 12

Physical Education (PE) Uniform Policy Canteen Services Jurong East Campus (Until October 2011) Lakeside Campus (October 31 2011 Onwards) HANDBOOK FOR THE LAKESIDE/HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS Welcome from the High School Principal Administrative Information High School Teachers Whom Should I Contact? Jurong East Campus Map Homework Teacher Advisor Programme Student Success Programme Orientation for New Students and Parents Parent Welcome Night Excursion Week High School Promotion Guidelines School Uniform Policy Dress Code: School Uniform Dress Code: Physical Education (PE) Uniform Canteen GLOSSARY OF TERMS Glossary of Terms

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The Parent Handbook provides parents with: information of both an academic and general nature, details of rules, policies and procedures across the school, and the Student Code of Conduct. Students and parents are encouraged to read and understand the provisions herein. Save for the rules, policies, procedures and the Student Code of Conduct, the information contained within this handbook is meant to serve as a guide only and does not purport to create any legal obligations. Â Please consult with your child's Principal or any of our administrative departments if you have further queries or any questions that have not been answered in this handbook.

Canadian International School Pte. Ltd. CPE UEN: 199002243H Period of Registration: 8 June 2011 to 7 June 2015 Printed July 2011 All information is correct at the time of printing but is subject to change.

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 WELCOME NOTE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL, DR. GLENN ODLAND A Message from the Head of School, Dr. Glenn Odland Welcome to the Canadian International School (CIS) in Singapore. As you walk through the halls of our school, we hope you gain a sense of our school community, and the diverse talents, nationalities, and traditions that give our school its strong commitment to excellence and humanistic ideals. Being an international school, we enjoy the benefits of a multitude of cultures. This creates a truly global perspective that is interwoven throughout our daily lives as we strive to provide a high quality education aimed at preparing our students for their future. It is our mandate to equip our children to thrive in whatever paths their future goals take them. To achieve that, we know it is imperative to forge a strong partnership with you, our parents. Thank you for entrusting your children to us, and for teaming with us in their education. While we are proud of the breadth and depth of our programmes, it is our teachers who truly make the difference. It is their capacity to foster learning in our students that sets us apart. At CIS, you will find a community of open, friendly, inquisitive, caring, and engaged learners. When you step into a CIS classroom, you experience excitement, vitality and a feeling of accomplishment from the students and their teachers. The synergy generated by the team immediately makes teaching and learning a joy, as the laughter and smiles are heard, seen and felt. Indeed, a positive learning environment is not just a pleasant feature; it is the foundation for good learning! This year, our Toh Tuck and Jurong East communities will transition to our new Lakeside Campus. Information sessions and orientation tours will be scheduled early in the school year. I look forward to a great year and to meeting all the new and returning children and parents as we continue to make the Canadian International School a great place for kids. Warm regards,

Dr. Glenn Odland Head of School

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1.2 MISSION, VISION AND CORE VALUES MISSION Engage. Enlighten. Empower.

VISION The Canadian International School in Singapore is a dynamic, caring and safe learning environment. Our school community celebrates its internationalism. With our challenging, well-rounded curriculum and our dedicated teachers and staff, we strive to develop the whole child. Students enjoy learning by making meaningful connections between the classroom and the world at large. CIS prepares students to be successful, well-balanced and responsible global citizens.

CORE VALUES Respect: We respect ourselves and respect others for their special talents, skills and contributions.

Commitment:

We keep our promises and will fulfil all our commitments.

Integrity: We believe that integrity is the heart of all lasting relationships and endeavours, and will work with each other in good faith.

Collaboration: We will cooperate with each other, learn and have fun together to achieve things which are of significance.

Responsibility: We take pride in all that we do and are accountable for our actions.

1.3 SCHOOL CULTURE CIS offers students an opportunity to develop through a diverse and challenging curriculum and a wide range of activities. Students are given ownership of the learning process and are encouraged to actively participate in their own education by setting personal goals and practicing on-going self-evaluation. Our inquiry based programmes and activities encourage

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students to discover their interests and strengths. All of this is done in a safe, caring and supportive school environment that fosters positive attitudes and allows students to challenge themselves and be risk-takers, without the fear of being judged.

1.4 CIS HUSKY PAW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; KEY DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES The Husky, renowned for its strength, intelligence, power and endurance in Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arctic, is the official mascot of the Canadian International School. As you walk through our school and browse our school publications you will be greeted by the colourful images of the Husky paw print. Fundamental to our programme is the belief that students progress through significant and identifiable stages of learning. At CIS, we have chosen to represent those stages symbolically through the use of the Husky Paw print. Together, the pads complete a footprint to follow from Early Childhood to High School graduation.

The Independence & Challenge Years Grade 1 to 3

The Expanding Horizons Years Grade 4 to 8

The Defining Years Grade 9 to 12 The Exploratory Years ECE to Senior Kindergarden

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1.5 CIS TOUCHSTONES – FUNDAMENTAL CORE BELIEFS Every school needs to be able to define and articulate its core beliefs and the practices which support this pedagogy in classrooms. As an IB World School, we support the tenets and inquiry-based model of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (IB DP). They provide the framework for teaching and learning at CIS. However, we believe that there are some fundamental understandings which must first be enlivened in classrooms for genuine inquiry to take hold. These beliefs are our “Touchstones for Learning”. Our “touchstones” are the beliefs that guide teaching and learning at CIS. They are the understandings which are essential for inquiry based learning. •

Learners need to feel safe and valued in order to learn. We work to create a nurturing, supportive environment for learning.

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Learning is developmental. Students move through similar stages of development, but at their own rates and in their own ways. Learning looks different at each stage. It also reflects students’ individual strengths, learning styles and needs.

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We hold an image of students as learners who are already competent, creative, and full of ideas when they first come to school. We respect students’ capabilities as learners. We build on the varied experiences and ideas they bring to their learning.

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Learners construct and co-construct knowledge. We help students to form new understandings by questioning, testing, revising, and expanding their knowledge of the world. Teachers and students work collaboratively in this process of knowledge building.

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Dialogue is a primary process through which we construct knowledge. Building new understandings is often a social process. Teachers enable students to construct new ideas together through dialogue. Students learn to use language as a tool for reasoning and inquiry.

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Environments must be thoughtfully created to support active learning. We work to create spaces for learning which will be aesthetic, welcoming and soothing. Displays of students’ work reflect their learning. A variety of art resources, natural materials, and objects on display delight and inspire.

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Students’ progress can be seen as a learning continuum. We use a range of assessment strategies to gauge students’ growth. We map students’ individual progress on a continuum, and also consider their growth against expected standards.

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There are multiple forms of representation through which learners may develop and express their understanding. “Forms of representation” are the different modes we use to create and share our understanding. Teachers help students to use the different languages of Mathematics, Science, the Arts and other disciplines to inquire and to communicate.

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Learners make the best progress toward their academic potential when they are challenged with high standards. By expecting the best of our students, and holding them accountable to rigorous standards of performance, they will know what excellence looks like and what it takes to achieve it.

1.6 PURPOSE OF THIS HANDBOOK The purpose of this handbook is to ensure that all students/parents are familiar with school rules and regulations, policies and where to go if they have a problem with CIS. Please take the time to read this handbook as it contains some critical information.

1.7 SCHOOL HOURS AND GENERAL TIMETABLE 1.7.1

SCHOOL HOURS Classes are scheduled 5 days per week, with the regular school hours being 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Key Dates for the 2011/2012 School Year are as follows: First Day of the School Year/Semester 1: October Break: December/January Break: First Day of Semester 2: April Break: Final Day of the School Year:

August 15, 2011 October 15, 2011 to October 30, 2011 December 17, 2011 to January 8, 2012 January 30, 2012 March 31, 2012 to April 15, 2012 June 21, 2012

Classes commence at 8:45 a.m. and dismiss at 3:15 p.m. Students who do not travel on the bus are advised to be at school by 8:40 a.m.

9:00 - 9:40

2:20 - 3:00

3:00 - 3:15

Recess

Snack

Recess

Lunch

Homeroom

9:00 - 9:40

9:40 - 10:10

10:10 - 10:25

10:25 - 10:40

10:40 - 11:20

11:20 - 11:50

11:50 - 12:20

12:20 - 1:00

1:00 - 1:40

1:40 - 2:20

2:20 - 3:00

3:00 - 3:15

Homeroom

Lunch/Recess

Afternoon snack time is included in the afternoon programme for students in JK to Grade 3

1:40 - 2:20

1:00 - 1:40

12:50 - 1:00

12:00 -12:50

10:40 - 11:20

11:20 - 12:00

Recess

Homeroom

10:20 - 10:40

9:40 - 10:20

8:45 - 9:00

Homeroom

2:35 - 3:15

1:55 - 2:35

1:15 - 1:55

12:35 - 1:15

11:55 - 12:35

11:15 - 11:55

10:55 - 11:15

10:15 - 10:55

Lunch

Recess

8:55 - 9:35

9:35 - 10:15

Homeroom/ Advisor

8:45 - 8:55

Grades 4-8 The Expanding Horizons Years

Grades 1-3 The Independence and Challenge Years

JK-SK The Exploratory Years

1:55 - 2:35

Break

1:50 - 1:55

2:35 - 3:15

Lunch

1:10 - 1:50

12:30 - 1:10

11:50 - 12:30

10:30 - 11:10

11:10 - 11:50

Break

Advisor

10:25 - 10:30

9:45 - 10:25

9:05 - 9:45

8:45 - 9:05

Grades 9-12 The Defining Years

Recess

2:35 - 3:15

1:55 - 2:35

1:15 - 1:55

12:55 - 1:15

Reading

11:55 - 12:55 Recess/Lunch

11:15 - 11:55

10:35 - 11:15

10:15 - 10:35

8:55 - 9:35

9:35 - 10:15

Homeroom

8:45 - 8:55

PYP JK to Grade 6

2:35 - 3:15

1:55 - 2:35

1:45 - 1:55

1:05 - 1:45

12:25 - 1:05

11:40 - 12:25

11:00 - 11:40

10:20 - 11:00

10:15 - 10.20

Break

Lunch

Break

8:55 - 9:35

9:35 - 10:15

Homeroom/ Advisor

8:45 - 8:55

MYP Grades 7 to 10

MYP Schedule

TANJONG KATONG CAMPUS PYP Schedule

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8:45 - 9:00

M.S Schedule

E.S Schedule

E.S Schedule H.S Schedule

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OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Toh Tuck/Lakeside)

1.7.3 TIMETABLE

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LAKESIDE CAMPUS Elementary School Early Childhood Education (ECE) will continue to be a three hour programme with morning classes from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 3 students will conclude their day with a homeroom period from 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. If desired, parents may pick up these children from 3:00 p.m. onwards.

Middle School and High School All students are expected to attend their Homeroom or Advisor class from 8:45 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. each day.

TANJONG KATONG CAMPUS Early Childhood Education (ECE) will continue to be a three hour programme with morning classes from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. All students are expected to attend their Homeroom or Advisor class from 8.45 a.m. to 8.55 a.m. each day.

1.8 SCHOOL CALENDAR The school calendar in the Parent Handbook is also available on the School website. The CIS calendar does not contain dates for celebrations, performances and/or shows, or anything that may be campus specific. To ensure that you have updated information at all times, please visit the School website (www.cis.edu.sg) for all campus related dates.

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ALL SCHOOL CALENDAR 2011/2012 Sun

Mon

Tue

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

7 14 21

Mon 1 8 15 22

Tue 2 9 16 23

July 2011 Wed Thu 6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

Fri 1 8 15 22 29

Sat 2 9 16 23 30

Fri 5 12 19 26

Sat 6 13 20 27

School Term Begins School Holiday Public Holiday Teachers PD / Organizational Day - No Classes Reporting Periods Withdrawal Deadline Inter-Campus Transfer Deadline Pro-Rating of Fees Deadline Exams / OSSD / DP Year 2 Report Card Dates Orientation Day

Sun

August 2011 Wed Thu 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31

Legend TK = Tanjong Katong JE = Jurong East ES = Elementary School HS = High School

TT = Toh Tuck LS = Lakeside MS = Middle School

August

Sun

Mon

4 11 18

5 12 19

September 2011 Tue Wed Thu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22

Fri 2 9 16 23 30

Sat 3 10 17 24

9 10 11 12 15 23 24 25 30 31

National Day TT - Orientation Day JE - Orientation Day TK - Orientation Day Semester 1 Begins - All Students TK - PTA Welcome Fair TT - PTA Welcome Fair JE - Parent Welcome Night Public Holiday - Hari Raya Puasa TT/TK - Parent Welcome Night

September

Sun

Mon

2 9 16 23

3 10 17 24

October 2011 Tue Wed Thu

Fri

4 11 18 25

7 14 21 28

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

Sat 1 8 15 22 29

7 13 22 28 29 30 30 30

LS Information Meeting JE/TK - MYP Parent Meeting TK - PYP Parent Meeting TT - Parent Teacher Conferences - Normal Classes JE MS & HS - 3 Way Conferences JE MS & HS - 3 Way Conferences - No Classes TT - Parent Teacher Conferences - No Classes TK - Normal Classes

October

Sun

Mon

6 13 20

7 14 21

November 2011 Tue Wed Thu 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24

Fri 4 11 18 25

Sat 5 12 19 26

4 11 13 13-14 14 17-28 26 28 31

JE - MS PYP Parent Information Meeting JE - HS Mid-Term Reports Issued (OSSD, DP Year 2) TK - Parent Teacher 3-Way Conferences TT/JE MS/JE HS - Organisation Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No Classes TK - Parent Teacher 3-Way Conferences - No Classes School Holidays Public Holiday - Deepavali Deadline for Pro-Rating Fees Requests LS/TK - School Resumes - All Students

November

5 12 19

December 2011 Tue Wed Thu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22

Fri 2 9 16 23

Sat 3 10 17 24

Sun

Mon

4 11 18 25

3 7

LS HS - Full Disclosure (OSSD) Public Holiday - Hari Raya Haji

December 1 13-16 19-30

Withdrawal Deadline for Semester 1(for students not returning after the December break or for Semester 2) HS Exams School Holidays

All information is correct at the time of printing but is subject to change.

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ALL SCHOOL CALENDAR 2011/2012 January 2012

January 1-6 9 9 10 20 23-25 26-27 27 27 30

School Holidays New Student Orientation Teachers PD Day - No Classes LS/TK - School Resumes – All Students Reports Issued (PYP, MYP, DP) Public Holiday – Chinese New Year LS HS - Semester Turnaround Day (No OSSD Classes) LS HS - Reports issued (OSSD Classes) Semester 1 Ends Semester 2 Begins

February 1 1 2 3 21 28

Deadline for Inter-Campus Transfer Requests LS/TK - Parent Teacher Conference LS/TK – Parent Teacher Conferences - Classes Dismissed at 12 Noon LS/TK – Parent Teacher Conferences - No Classes TK - PYP Parent Evening TK - MYP Parent Evening

Sun 1 8 15 22 29

Mon 2 9 16 23 30

Tue 3 10 17 24 31

Wed 4 11 18 25

Thu 5 12 19 26

Fri 6 13 20 27

Sat 7 14 21 28

Sun

Mon

Tue

5 12 19

6 13 20

7 14 21

Wed 1 8 15 22

Thu 2 9 16 23

Fri 3 10 17 24

Sat 4 11 18 25

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed 7 14 21

Thu 1 8 15 22

Fri 2 9 16 23

Sat 3 10 17 24

4 11 18

5 12 19

6 13 20

Sun 1 8 15 22 29

Mon 2 9 16 23 30

Tue 3 10 17 24

Thu 5 12 19 26

Fri 6 13 20 27

Sat 7 14 21 28

Sun

Mon

6 13 20

7 14 21

Tue 1 8 15 22

Wed 2 9 16 23

Thu 3 10 17 24

Fri 4 11 18 25

Sat 5 12 19 26

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu 7 14 21

Fri 1 8 15 22

Sat 2 9 16 23

3 10 17

4 11 18

5 12 19

6 13 20

February 2012

March March 2012

4 9 11-16 28 25-30 30

LS HS - Mock Exams (DP Year 2) LS/TK - Teachers PD Day - No Classes LS HS - Grade 10 Excursion Week LS HS - Mid-Term Reports Issued (OSSD, DP Year 2 Predicted Grades) LS MS – Excursion Week LS HS - OSSLT

April 1

2-13 16 19 22-27 29-30 29

Withdrawal Deadline for Semester 2 (for students withdrawing after 1 May or not returning in 2012/2013 school year) School Holidays LS/TK - School Resumes - All Students LS HS - Full Disclosure (OSSD) TK - Excursion Week LS HS - Grade 12 - Excursion Week LS HS - Final Exams (DP Year 2)

April 2012 Wed 4 11 18 25

May 1-4 1 7 10 11 13 15 20

LS HS - Grade 12 Excursion Week Public Holiday - Labour Day Public Holiday - Vesak Day LS/TK - Student Led Conferences LS/TK - Student Led - No Classes LS HS Final Exams (DP Year 2) Deadline for Pro-Rating Fees Requests LS HS - Final Exams (DP Year 2)

May 2012

June 4 14-15 18-19 21 21 25 27

LS / TK - Organisational Day - No Classes LS HS - Exams LS HS - Exams LS - ES/MS & TK - Reports Issued (PYP / MYP) End of Semester 2 - Final Day of School Summer School Begins LS HS - Final Reports issued (MYP, DP Year 1, OSSD Semester 2 Final)

June 2012

All information is correct at the time of printing but is subject to change.

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1.9 SECURITY ON CAMPUS Security guards are onsite at all CIS campuses 24 hours a day. To ensure a secure school environment, our security guards monitor visitor access on campus. When entering the campus, parents will need to show the new photo ID card to gain access. Each family will be provided with up to 3 photograph ID cards free of charge. The photograph ID cards will enable access to your child(ren)’s campus. Lost cards must be reported to the Main Office of your child’s campus immediately. Replacement cards are available at a cost of S$20.00. Replacement cards will be available for collection 7 working days after the request for a replacement card is received. Parent ID cards will remain in force for the duration of a student’s enrolment. When the last child in the family leaves CIS, the Parent ID cards must be returned to the school. Parents must notify the school immediately if a domestic helper is no longer employed with their family. The replacement ID card for new domestic helpers is S$20.00. In addition to the ID cards, car decals are available for collection from the Main Office on each campus or during orientation. Car decals must be renewed annually. Car decals are to be returned to the Main Office upon withdrawal from CIS.

1.10 PARKING ON CAMPUS 1.10.1

LAKESIDE CAMPUS Access to the Lakeside campus prior to the completion of the elevated soccer field and associated undercover parking will be extremely limited. Parents are advised to park in the nearby HDB car parks and walk onto campus. After completion of the elevated soccer field and undercover car park, there will be approximately 265 car parks onsite. Parking will be on a first-come, first-served basis. If car parks are full, parents will need to park in nearby HDB public car parks.

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1.10.2 TANJONG KATONG CAMPUS If you would like to walk your child to their classroom, we ask that you park at the public parking lot adjacent to our campus and enter through the pedestrian gate. This gate has been installed to allow parents and students safe passage when entering and leaving the campus. This will keep the parking lot free for the entry and exit of the buses during this time.

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LAKESIDE CAMPUS (TOH TUCK AND JURONG EAST) TOH TUCK - ECE TO GRADE 3 (Until October 2011) Parents may drop off their children in the upper car park from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. A staff member supervises this area. We ask that parents use this area only as a drop-off point in the morning and follow the line of buses. In the afternoon, private vehicles are not permitted to enter or exit the campus between 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Once the school buses have departed, parents may drive on to the campus, park, and pick up their children from a designated pick-up area. Currently, the Canteen is used for this purpose and staff will provide supervision there until 3:45 p.m.

JURONG EAST - GRADES 4 TO 12 (Until October 2011) Parents may drop off their children in the upper car park from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. In the afternoon, private vehicles are not permitted to enter or exit the campus between 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Once the school buses have departed, parents may drive on to the campus to park and pick up their children from a designated pick-up area. Currently, the canteen is used for this purpose.

LAKESIDE CAMPUS (from October 31, 2011) Morning Drop Off Parents may drop off their children at the drop off zone near the canteen from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. A staff member will supervise this area. We ask that parents use this area only as a drop-off point in the morning and follow the line of buses.

CIS PARENT HANDBOOK Afternoon Pick Up In the afternoon, private vehicles will not be permitted to enter or exit the campus between 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Once the school buses have departed, parents may drive on to the campus to park and pick up their children from a designated pick-up area. Parents will be advised of designated collection zones prior to the move to Lakeside.

1.11.2 TANJONG KATONG CAMPUS In the morning, parents may drop off their children in the car park area from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. A staff member will supervise this area on a daily basis and we ask that parents use this area as a drop-off point only. As you exit, please follow the school buses to ensure that traffic exits seamlessly and safely. If you would like to walk your child to their classroom, we ask that you park at the public parking lot adjacent to our campus and enter through the pedestrian gate. This gate has been installed to allow parents and students safe passage when entering and leaving the campus. This will keep the parking lot free for the entry and exit of the buses during this time. At the end of the school day, to ensure student safety and the efficient loading of the buses, we must reserve space in our parking lot for the buses. Consequently, private vehicles are not allowed to enter or exit the campus between 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Parents who wish to pick up their children are asked to use the public parking area beside the school entrance during this time. You are welcome to enter the campus through the pedestrian gate and then meet your children at the designated pick up area. Once the school buses have departed, parents may drive onto the campus, park, and pick up their children from a designated pick up area. Currently, the canteen is used for this purpose and CIS provides staff supervision there until 3:30 p.m. Children who have not been picked up by 3:30 p.m. will be asked to wait in the office until their parent arrives to collect them.

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1.12 CONTACT US Please find the contact details for each campus listed below. For information on whom you should contact in your child’s campus or school section, please see the relevant campus/school section tabbed segments at the back of this handbook. Toh Tuck Campus 5 Toh Tuck Road Singapore 596679 T: +65 6467 1732 F: +65 6467 1729 E: admissions@cis.edu.sg

Jurong East Campus 561 Jurong East Street 24, Singapore 609561 T: +65 6875 1519 / +65 6323 0208 F: +65 6875 1516 E: admissions@cis.edu.sg

Tanjong Katong Campus 371 Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 437128 T: +65 6345 1573 F: +65 6345 4057 E: admissionstk@cis.edu.sg

Lakeside Campus 7 Jurong West Street 41 Singapore 649414 T: +65 6467 1732 F: +65 6467 1729 E: admissions@cis.edu.sg

1.13 CONTACT THE MAPLE LEAF CAFÉ (SCHOOL CANTEEN) Maple Leaf Café Head Office 5 Toh Tuck Road, Singapore 596679 Phone: +65 9722 1922 7 Jurong West Street 41, Singapore 649414 Email: derrie.goh@cis.edu.sg

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SECTION 2: ACADEMICS 2.1 CIS ACADEMIC CURRICULUM As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, CIS offers the International Baccalaureate Programmes – PYP (Primary Years Programme) for students in ECE to Grade 6, the MYP (Middle Years Programme) for students in Grades 7 to 10, and the DP (Diploma Programme) for students in Grades 11 and 12. We are also accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education to offer the OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) for students in Grades 11 and 12.

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMMES Building on the inquiry based IB philosophy, students are encouraged to question, discover and communicate through an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to learning. The combination of highly trained teachers, a challenging, yet flexible curriculum and an individual approach to learning, allows students to develop to their full potential. The end result is a quality education for the international student. The goals and philosophy of the three IB programmes are consistent. The MYP naturally follows the Primary Years Programme (PYP), and it also serves as excellent preparation for the IB Diploma Programme. At CIS, the Primary Years Programme spans Early Childhood Education to Grade 6, the Middle Years Programme spans Grades 7 to 10 and the Diploma Programme is the culminating IB programme for students in Grades 11 and 12. For further information regarding the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, or Diploma Programme, please visit: www.ibo.org.

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THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME (PYP) “All depends upon a breaking free, a leap, and then a question. I would like to claim that this is how learning happens and that the educative task is to create situations in which the young are moved to begin to ask, in all the tones of voice there are, “Why?” (Greene, 1995)

CIS PARENT HANDBOOK Critical questions are important to us. They are the foundation of the inquiry based learning in our classrooms. The Primary Years Programme guides our work “with a philosophical perspective on international education”, and “a curriculum framework of essential elements – knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action” (IBO, 2007). As an IB World School, the Primary Years Programme (PYP) is the organisational framework that drives the explorations at CIS. The PYP is an international programme designed to foster the development of the whole child, both in the classroom and through other means of learning. The PYP focuses on the total growth of the developing child, touching hearts as well as minds and encompassing social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs in addition to academics.

Through their work in the PYP children: • • • • •

Develop an understanding of important concepts. Conduct research that has local and global significance. Acquire a range of essential skills. Develop positive attitudes towards learning, the environment and other people. Have the opportunity for involvement in responsible action.

In the PYP, students explore 8 broad subject areas, often in ways that transcend conventional subject boundaries. Throughout units of inquiry, teachers and students generate questions with which to conduct inquiry into significant content. It is through this inquiry process that students gain essential knowledge and skills, and are encouraged to engage in responsible action. Students not only acquire knowledge; they examine larger concepts and begin to make meaningful connections in their world. They do all of this in a climate which fosters positive attitudes and develops a concept of internationalism.

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THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE YEARS PROGRAMME (MYP)

MIDDLE

The Middle Years Programme (MYP)* is a curriculum framework that helps teachers establish goals, focus units of study using the Areas of Interaction and conduct assessment. The MYP focuses on the development of the whole child within the context of the Learner Profile.

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As students progress to Grade 7 and beyond, they refine the interdisciplinary skills introduced in younger grades through the Areas of Interaction (AOIs) and specifically the Approaches to Learning (ATLs). Students in these grades also have more specialist teachers guiding them in the acquisition of skills and processes as well as a framework of concepts. Students will demonstrate increased skill and understanding of the core literacy areas of our current curriculum, and through their increasingly sophisticated inquiry and study skills, they will be encouraged to see the relationships between their studies. Throughout the MYP, students are given ownership of the learning process and are encouraged to actively participate in their own education by setting personal goals and practicing on-going self-evaluation. Students are expected to develop a genuine understanding of their own history and culture, and are also encouraged to appreciate the traditions of other people and other places. Students are expected to have a firm command of language as a means of communication; and to develop a respect for the elegance and richness of other languages and forms of communication. Above all, we expect our students to acquire a genuine love of learning and the skills and discipline to support their education throughout the rest of their lives. The MYP embraces and transcends the goals of traditional educational models. Although students have opportunities to work with a greater number of specialist teachers, they are encouraged to holistically explore various disciplines and their interrelatedness and interdependence. This interdisciplinary perspective asks students to consider issues in their widest scope and realize that solutions may be acquired from many different sources. *The Tanjong Katong campus is currently a candidate school for the MYP.

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COURSE SELECTION FOR GRADUATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GRADES 11 AND 12 At CIS, Grade 11 and 12 students in the Defining Years select either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) or the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) in order to graduate.

CIS PARENT HANDBOOK The Ontario Secondary School Diploma programme is being phased out at CIS. Students entering Grade 11 this school year (2011-2012) will be the final cohort of CIS students to graduate with the OSSD. Both programmes are academically rigorous and recognised by universities around the world.

2.1.5 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME (IB DP)

DIPLOMA

The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) is a demanding and academically rigorous programme recognised by universities worldwide. The programme culminates with examinations and is designed for highly motivated secondary school students aged 16 to 19 years. The IB DP curriculum seeks to provide a holistic education whereby candidates reflect their roles as responsible and compassionate local community members and global citizens. As with all IB programmes, the focus is on the development of the whole child within the context of the Learner Profile. This profile strongly encourages students to be: caring, communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, principled, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers, and well balanced. To be awarded the IB DP, a student must demonstrate a strong commitment to learning, in terms of mastery of subject content and in the development of skills and attitudes necessary for success at the tertiary level. The IB DP is a comprehensive twoyear international curriculum that generally allows students to fulfil the requirements of their national or state education systems. The Diploma Programme incorporates the best elements of national systems.

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QUESTIONS? If you have questions about the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme or the Diploma Programme, please contact the respective Coordinator on your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus or your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homeroom teacher/teacher advisor.

CIS Academic Coordinator: Ann Peterson (ann.peterson@cis.edu.sg)

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Toh Tuck / Lakeside Campus:

PYP Coordinator (ECE to SK): Jocelyn Hartley (jocelyn.hartley@cis.edu.sg) PYP Coordinator (Grades 1 to 3): Charla Marshall (charla.marshall@cis.edu.sg)

Jurong East / Lakeside Campus: PYP Coordinator (Grades 4 to 6): Celeste Krochak (celeste.krochak@cis.edu.sg) MYP Coordinator (Grades 7 to 10): Mark Patton (mark.patton@cis.edu.sg) IB DP Coordinator (Grades 11 and 12): Metty Antony (metty.antony@cis.edu.sg)

Tanjong Katong Campus: PYP Coordinator: Cherie Boltong (cherie.boltong@cis.edu.sg) PYP Coordinator: Helen Hoff (helen.hoff@cis.edu.sg) MYP Coordinator: Lennan MacDonald (lennan.macdonald@cis.edu.sg) Watch the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Week-at-a-Glance newsletter and the Upcoming Events sections of our website for information about IB workshops for parents, as well as other suggestions for how parents can be involved and learn more about their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme.

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THE ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD) High standards are expected of graduating students and the OSSD is recognised by universities worldwide. The OSSD will be granted by the Canadian Ministry of Education and Training, on the recommendation of the Principal, to a student who has accumulated a minimum of 30 credits (including at least 18 Compulsory Credits), completed 40 hours of Community Service and has passed the Ontario Secondary School Literary Test. In addition, the secondary curriculum requires students to develop higher order thinking and learning skills.

CIS PARENT HANDBOOK The Ontario system expects that students will be well schooled in the skills necessary for them to take their place as individuals in the global community. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma programme is being phased out at CIS. Students entering Grade 11 this school year (2011-2012) will be the final cohort of CIS students to graduate with the OSSD.

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QUESTIONS? If you have questions about the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, please contact the OSSD Coordinator, Mr. Rick Butler (richard.butler@cis.edu.sg) or your child’s teacher advisor. Watch the school’s Week-at-a-Glance newsletter and the Upcoming Events sections of our website for information about OSSD workshops for parents, as well as other suggestions for how parents can be involved in their children’s programme.

2.2 THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) LEARNER PROFILE The Learner Profile is central to all IB Programmes at CIS. “The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.” (International Baccalaureate Organization 2007) These are qualities we hope will characterise all members of our school community. These traits are taught and modelled by our teachers and staff and are central to our evaluation of students’ progress. However, for children to truly embrace these characteristics, they must also be role-modelled by the people most important in their lives – their parents. Please spend some time to become familiar with the Profile Traits. Parents are asked to reinforce these qualities and use the same language at home. You might choose to post this list in your home as a reminder of these 10 important traits.

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IB LEARNERS STRIVE TO BE: INQUIRERS

They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

KNOWLEDGEABLE

They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

THINKERS

They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

COMMUNICATORS

They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

PRINCIPLED

They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

OPEN-MINDED

They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

CARING

They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

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RISK TAKERS

They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

BALANCED

They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

REFLECTIVE

They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development. (International Baccalaureate Organization 2007) For further information on the International Baccalaureate Programmes, please visit www.ibo.org.

2.3 UNIQUE PROGRAMMES CIS provides two significant off-site programmes: Open Minds and Excursion Week. These programmes provide opportunities for students to use inquiry in furthering their understanding of people, community and global issues, places, artifacts and objects outside the boundaries of traditional learning environments. In these programmes, we assist students in developing new skills and insights that will enhance their ability to discuss and analyse their learning, which is so important in becoming a lifelong learner. These off-site explorations support the trans-disciplinary IB curriculum, which enables students to make meaningful links by building relationships between the curriculum, their studies, themselves, and the ‘real world’.

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THE OPEN MINDS PROGRAMME – MAKING THE WORLD OUR CLASSROOM! CIS students in Grades 1 to 8 have opportunities each year to participate in Open Minds. Open Minds is an exciting, innovative programme that moves the classroom into real world settings. At sites like the Singapore Zoo, the museums of Singapore, the Jurong Bird Park, and the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

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students work with their teachers and guest experts in exploring the mysteries of these sites. These resource rich environments spark curiosity, provide challenges and offer variety for personal choices of topics of interest - all elements critical to making learning engaging for children. The Open Minds Programme enhances the inquiry-based learning that is the keystone of the Primary Years Programme and fundamental to the Middle Years Programme and each investigation relates to a focus or Unit of Inquiry. Experiencing the inquiry process in these settings encourages children to take responsibility for their learning and gives them time to focus on the things that matter to them. Children engage in hands-on, mindson learning which enables them to build on their prior knowledge, and to achieve a deeper level of understanding of their world and of themselves as learners. In exciting, real world settings children put their observation, questioning and critical thinking skills into action to interpret their experience. Research skills important to this inquiry include: • • • • • •

Observing Describing Building Relationships Formulating and Testing Hypotheses Developing Concepts Extending Knowledge

Journaling, sketching and reflecting are important to the children’s documentation of their learning. In the Open Minds environment, their skills as writers and artists expand to match the richness of their experiences. Unique, Valuable, Memorable. Open Minds is the ultimate field experience.

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QUESTIONS? If you have questions about the Open Minds Programme, please contact the Open Minds Coordinator on your child’s campus or your child’s teacher/teacher advisor.

CIS PARENT HANDBOOK Lakeside Campus (TT/JE) Open Minds Coordinator: Mr. Franklyn Heisler (franklyn.heisler@cis.edu.sg) Tanjong Katong Campus Open Minds Coordinator: Ms. Christa Craats (christa.craats@cis.edu.sg)

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EXCURSION WEEK - GRADES 4 TO 12 At CIS, excursion week is an opportunity to experience meaningful learning and helps students on their journey to becoming informed, purposeful, and active global citizens. Being outside the traditional boundaries of the classroom gives students the opportunity to use inquiry, the learning process that is the foundation of the IB programme, to further their understanding of people, community and global issues, artifacts and objects. Learning is experiential, powerful, relevant, enjoyable, and exciting for students. In addition to the educational benefits of excursion week, and in line with our commitment to develop the whole child, students have the opportunity to obtain key insights into themselves and experience profound emotional growth. They also learn the importance of co-existing with others and develop a deeper understanding of their peers, friends and teachers. Excursion week for Grades 4 to 8 sees students exploring parts of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, with distance being commensurate with age. High school students have historically ventured to Vietnam, Cambodia, Northern India and Malaysia for excursion week, and the main emphasis in these grades is: personal challenge, international mindedness, understanding and experiencing community service, and understanding how any contribution, no matter how small can make a difference in the world.

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WAELP

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMME

Lakeside: Grades 4 to 8 / Tanjong Katong: Grades 4 to 6 The Wednesday Afternoon Experiential Learning Programme (WAELP) was initiated at CIS in 2002 to provide students with the opportunity to take part in meaningful activities outside the scope of the classroom. The programme gives middle school students (Grade 4 to 8) at the Jurong East campus and students in Grades 4 to 6 at the Tanjong Katong campus the opportunity to engage in a wide range of topics, themes and events, organised into blocks. Over the course of the year, students are involved in different learning activities, with the emphasis placed on encountering activities outside oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own experience as well as on meeting new challenges. Some of the stimulating choices offered to students include the dramatic and musical arts, technology projects, sports, community service, cultural crafts and unique skill development workshops. As well as the opportunity to explore new areas and interests, WAELP can provide students with the possibility of discovering a new passion. In addition, WAELP is fundamental to community enrichment. Students across the grades interact and form new friendships and connections as they venture out into the extended community and explore new pursuits. The extended community is welcomed into the school as relevant individuals impart their expertise and knowledge.

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THE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMME (OSSD Students Only) Cooperative (Co-op) education programmes have a long history in Ontario, Canada and have historically resulted in helping students to make informed career decisions. CIS is one of the only schools in Singapore that offers this exciting mode of experiential learning which combines the coordinated resources of the school and the community at large. Through this programme, students gain valuable hands-on experience and insight into the skills required for future career success. The Co-

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op programme is a semester long voluntary segment (students receive credits for participation) of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and is available to students in Grades 11 or 12. The Co-op programme has two components, one classroom based and one workplace based. In the workplace session, students are onsite learning vital professional skills. A core requirement of the Co-op programme involves completing an employability skills portfolio and learning job-searching skills. The Co-op programme will be discontinued with the phasing out of the OSSD programme. It will finish at the end of the 2012/2013 school year.

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QUESTIONS? If you have questions about the Cooperative education programme, please contact the Co-op Coordinator, Mr. Len Douglas (len. douglas@cis.edu.sg) for further information.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH Through community outreach initiatives, the Canadian International School aims to develop caring, well-balanced and responsible young global citizens. Community outreach at CIS is part of our trans-disciplinary curriculum and an important part of fostering the IB Learner Profile. Engaging students in community service projects is a wonderful way of encouraging them to be principled, caring and open-minded. We know that learning outside the classroom and helping others encourages empathy and understanding in our students.

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QUESTIONS? If you have questions about Community Outreach at CIS, please contact the CIS Community Outreach Coordinator, Katie Robinson (katie.robinson@cis.edu.sg) or your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teacher/ teacher advisor. Detailed information on the CIS curriculum and our unique programmes can be found on the school website and in our curriculum brochures.

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2.4 ADMISSIONS REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 2.4.1

MOE REGULATIONS The Ministry of Education (MOE) allows children to attend preschool/kindergarten at International Schools in Singapore regardless of their citizenship. However, when a student enters Grade 1, this does change, and ministry approval is required for students of Singaporean nationality, regardless of whether they are single or dual nationality. This regulation does require the School by law to make an application to the MOE for students who fall into this category. Each year in April, the Admissions Department will contact SK parents and ask for the following information: • • • •

Student’s Name Student’s Teacher Student’s Nationality/Nationalities Student’s Residency Pass Type

After information has been submitted, an Admissions Officer will contact parents directly if ministry approval is required. The Admissions Officer will guide parents through the process.

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NEW STUDENTS – DOCUMENT SUBMISSION In order for a new student to start school, the student contract must be signed and all required documents (as stated in the application procedure on the School website) must be submitted in full to the Admissions Department.

2.5 COURSE WRITE UPS CIS is an international school that offers programmes for students from 3 to approximately 18 years of age. “Courses” at CIS are commonly referred to as grades. With the exception of the ECE (Early Childhood Education) programme which is a half day (3 hour) programme, all courses (grades) are offered on a full time basis and students attend school 5 days per week (Monday to Friday). Details including the minimum entry requirements for each grade level, a brief course (grade) write up and the details of the relevant awarding and/

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2.6 CLASS SIZES The average teacher: student ratio at CIS is 1:12. This ratio encompasses all faculty which includes homeroom teachers and specialist teachers, and is not an indication of class size. All classes are staffed to ensure our students enjoy an optimal learning environment. Class sizes are indicated below.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD TO GRADE 1: Students in the early year’s programmes (ECE to Grade 1) enjoy an intimate environment and have a homeroom teacher and full time educational assistant. Class sizes are as follows: • • • •

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) – 16 students Junior Kindergarten (JK) – 17 to 18 students Senior Kindergarten (SK) – 18 to 19 students Grade 1 – 20 to 22 students

GRADES 2 TO 6: Students in Grades 2 to 6 have one homeroom teacher. Class sizes for students in these grades are 22 to 24 students.

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GRADES 7 TO 12: Students in Grades 7 to 12 have an advisor teacher rather than a homeroom teacher, with individual specialist teachers for each subject. Class sizes are as follows: • •

Grades 7 to 8 – 22 to 24 students Grades 9 to 12 – 25 to 26 students

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2.7 ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING 2.7.1

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS / THREE WAY CONFERENCES / STUDENT LED CONFERENCES The purpose of report cards is to encourage growth, to enhance learning, and to communicate information about student progress to the parents, the student, the next teacher and other schools. Student assessment is ongoing and varied. The report card can only give a brief summary of the student’s achievement at a particular point in time. Parent Teacher interviews, Three Way Conferences and Student Led Conferences are an integral part of the reporting process. Three Way Conferences provide an opportunity for students (Middle School and High School students at Lakeside and Grades 3 to 6 students at TK), teachers and parents to identify progress to date and to set future goals and directions. At Student Led Conferences, the students review and present their progress and achievement to their parents. We welcome parents to communicate with the teacher at any time if questions or concerns arise. Please make arrangements with your child’s homeroom teacher/teacher advisor to find a mutually convenient time to meet. A crucial part of the CIS community is communication and the partnership between home and school. This partnership is built around the premise of “no surprises”. Dates for Three Way Conference and Student Led Conference are available on the school calendar.

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REPORT CARDS A formal report card will be sent home at the end of each semester. Please see the school calendar for specific reporting dates. If your family plans to leave before the report card is issued, please inform the Main Office on campus and the report card will be mailed to a forwarding address. If a family requires report cards from previous years, the Administrative Officers on each campus must be informed two weeks prior to the date the report cards are to be collected in order to ensure they are prepared prior to your departure.

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2.8 HOMEWORK Homework assignments are used to reinforce new concepts and skills and to help build desirable work and study habits. Homework will be assigned according to the age and needs of students. The amount of time that students spend doing homework will vary somewhat from day to day, and with the ability and diligence of the individual learner and a student’s programme and grade level. To read more about types of homework for your child, please refer to the relevant campus/school section segment in this handbook.

2.9 EXAM SCHEDULES – GRADES 7 TO 12 2.9.1

LAKESIDE CAMPUS GRADE 8:

Examinations for Grade 8 students are held in early December and April. The examinations are in Language A – English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities, and provide an opportunity for students to prepare and study for this form of assessment.

GRADE 11 IB DP:

Semester 1 – December 13 to 16, 2011 Semester 2 – June 14, 15, 18 and 19, 2012

GRADE 12 IB DP:

Semester 1 – December 13 to 16, 2011 Semester 2 – May 2 to 22, 2012

Grade 9 and Grade 10 MYP and Grade 11 and 12 OSSD: Semester 1 – December 13 to 16, 2011 Semester 2 – June 14, 15, 18 and 19, 2012

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TANJONG KATONG CAMPUS Examinations for students in Grades 7 to 10 at TK are held in early December and April. The examinations are in Language A – English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities, and provide an opportunity for students to prepare and study for this form of assessment.

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Exam schedules can be viewed on the school calendar on the school website at http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/Calendar.aspx. Exam schedules are also communicated via the school’s e-bulletin – Week at a Glance. Archived issues of the Week at a Glance are available on the website at http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/Page.aspx?id=80.

2.10 ACADEMIC APPEAL PROCESS 2.10.1

RATIONALE

Assessment is an ongoing process. A student’s final result reflects both their most consistent and most recent achievement levels. Please see the Assessment Policy for more information on assessment at CIS. Should a student or parent disagree with an awarded grade, the student or parent must first contact the respective teacher directly. This allows the teacher an opportunity to explain the grade and how it was awarded. If there is still a concern about the grade, the student or parent should initiate the Academic Grades appeal process via email to their respective Principal. An appeal is a request for a review of a decision made by an Academic Faculty member. A student may only request a review of the decision made by an Academic Faculty member if grounds are valid.

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VALID GROUNDS INCLUDE: • • • • • •

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LODGING

APPEAL

Grade not determined by assessment method specified. Work handed in on time and not marked. Alleged disadvantage through lack of feedback. Alleged bias affecting the assessment. Alleged incorrect advice from staff teaching the unit in question. Any other grounds accepted for appeal and review.

2.10.3 INVALID GROUNDS FOR APPEAL INCLUDE: Objectives in the unit in question, assessment methods approved for the unit, standard required to achieve particular grades, personal or medical problems, financial implications of not passing the unit, grades received by the student in other units, amount

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of work done and penalty imposed for plagiarism in accordance with the School’s Academic Honesty Policy. There is no right of appeal against decisions made by the Examination board, which are matters of academic judgment. Disagreement with the academic judgment of the Examination Board in assessing any information relating to a student’s performance does not in itself constitute grounds for a request by a student for reconsideration. A student whose case is under consideration by the Examination Board shall have the right to continue with his / her course until such time as a decision is reached, to ensure that he / she is not academically disadvantaged.

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Students must submit an Academic Appeal Form within 3 days of the release of results to the Division Principal. The Division Principal will review the request and discuss the appeal with one other member of the Examination Board. For the purpose of considering the Appeal, the Examination Board shall consider where applicable the following: • The student’s statement of appeal. • The student’s extraordinary circumstances statement. • The student’s verbal presentation to the board (where applicable). • Examiner’s report. If the process described in point 2 above determines the appeal to be justified, the Division Principal will review the assignment and will determine the final grade (where applicable), which may be higher, lower or the same as the original grade. The appeal grade will be reviewed at the Examination Board for endorsement. A simple majority is required for endorsement of the Division Principal’s recommendation. The result will be made available to the student after the Examination Board endorsement. The appeal grade will be made available within 4 weeks upon receiving the written appeal. The appeal process is available in the High School Student e-Handbook, Middle School Student Agenda and the Parent Handbook.

Applicability Group: MYP, DP, OSSD Students

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2.11 SUPPORT PROGRAMMES The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Academic Resource (AR) support programmes are mandatory, if after student assessment, CIS is of the view that the Student requires one or both of these support programmes. Â

2.12 LANGUAGE B (FRENCH AND MANDARIN) Students in ECE to Grade 3 study both Mandarin and French classes weekly. Whenever possible, students in Grades 2 and 3 are assessed and grouped by ability in French and Mandarin. From Grade 4 onwards, students select one language to specialise in, either French or Mandarin. This subject is then studied across all the IB programmes (PYP, MYP and IB DP).

2.13 BOOKS AND SUPPLIES Text books that are used in class are loaned to students during the school year. Students are responsible for each text book on loan and must pay for damaged or lost books. End of Semester Report Cards will not be released if money is due for a class or library book. Core stationery supplies are provided for the students at the commencement of the year or when they enrol. New exercise books are provided when required during the year. Students in Grades 7 and above are required to supply stationery that includes pens, pencils, mathematical instruments and lined notepads throughout the year.

2.14 LOCKERS 2.14.1

LAKESIDE / JURONG EAST CAMPUS All students in Grades 4 to 12 are provided with their own locker. Students are strongly advised to ensure that their valuables are kept in the lockers and that the lockers remain locked at all times. Students will need to purchase a lock prior to the commencement of the school year.

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TANJONG KATONG CAMPUS All students in Grades 7 to 10 are provided with their own locker. Students are strongly advised to ensure that their valuables are kept in the lockers and that the lockers remain locked at all times. Students will need to purchase a lock prior to the commencement of the school year.

2.15 PROGRAMME AND FACILITIES EVALUATION 2.15.1 PARENT PULSE SURVEY Each year, parents are invited to participate in an annual survey called the “Parent Pulse”. The survey is launched in April / May each school year, and its purpose is to collect parents’ feedback on: academic programmes, sporting and arts programmes, extracurricular activities, campus facilities, teachers and staff, etc. Feedback from this survey will be shared with parents early in the following school year. This feedback (after analysis) is used in the School’s ongoing improvement plans.

2.15.2 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SURVEY (LAKESIDE CAMPUS) Each year, students in Grades 9 to 12 are invited to participate in a survey to evaluate the programmes students are enrolled in, course content, teachers’ performance, etc. Results of this survey are shared with students and are included in the School’s ongoing improvement plans.

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SECTION 3: INDEPENDENT SERVICE PROVIDERS You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Canadian International School and all its staff members and agents, from all claims, losses, liens, expenses, suits, and attorneys’ fees (“Liabilities”) for any damages of any kind, including, without limitation, any special, consequential, incidental or indirect damages, to any person or entity that may in any way arise out of or result from or in connection with your use of the services provided by the third party service providers.

3.1 SCHOOL BUS SERVICE - GOH TRANSPORT SERVICES

The school bus service is operated independently by Goh Transport Services Co. Pte. Ltd. (“Goh Transport”). Routes vary in length from 20 to 80 minutes, and the duration of particular routes can change during the school year. CIS strives to ensure that each bus is a safe and pleasant environment for everyone. All school buses have seat belts. A full breakdown of the routes and cost are outlined at the end of this section. Please note that CIS cannot be held responsible for the actions of Goh Transport.

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BUS BEHAVIOUR REGULATIONS School buses are a convenient form of transportation for our students. To ensure the safety and well-being of everyone, the following Bus Behaviour Regulations will be enforced. • • • • • •

No eating, drinking or littering on the bus. Seat belts must be fastened securely at all times and must not be removed until the bus has come to a complete stop. Students must not make excessive noise. Students must form polite queues and wait for their turn to choose a seat when boarding the bus. Students must be courteous and respectful to everyone. Adults and/or visitors (including students who are going on a play date) are not allowed to travel on the bus with students.

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Students must be punctual when boarding the bus. Students in JK to Grade 3 must meet the Bus Monitor for attendance at the end of the day in the gymnasium and/or basketball court (or other school delegated meeting area) before boarding the bus.

Students will be warned if they fail to conform to the Bus Behaviour Regulations. The Principal/Vice Principal will also be informed. Students who habitually fail to meet these regulations risk losing bus privileges. Parents will be contacted. If a child is not taking the bus during the regularly scheduled time, please notify both the Main Office and the classroom teacher in writing. Please note that children may not ride on any bus other than that assigned by Goh Transport. Students must ride their assigned buses and may not invite other students to ride their bus. Parents are not allowed to ride on the school bus.

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BUS SERVICE RULES The following are several key points to be aware of regarding the use of the bus service. If you wish to enrol your child for the Goh Transport bus service, please contact Mrs. Ang or Ms. Ong at the numbers listed below. They will be able to assist with any queries. Phone: 6775 5115 Fax: 6779 3916 •

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Email: gohtpt@singnet.com.sg Website: www.gohtpt.com

New applicants for bus service and any change of residential addresses will require a 2 week processing time. Parents will be informed of the details of bus transportation arrangements at the end of this period. Routes vary in length from 20 to 80 minutes. The duration of particular routes can change during the year if it is necessary to add new students. If a change of route is required, prior notice will be given to parents.

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Pick up sequence and/or route for students may be adjusted from time to time during the year when new students are added to the roster. Also, after a period of monitoring of times of bus arrivals at school, it may be necessary to adjust the pick-up times at each stop by five or ten minutes to ensure that all students are at the school in good time. The school strives to ensure that buses are a safe and pleasant environment for everyone. To this end, the bus supervisors are given the eight bus behaviour regulations (on previous page) to enforce. Concerns that arise should be shared by students with their parents. If parents would like further information or clarification, they should contact Goh Transport or the respective campus Principal. Parents should never directly confront the bus supervisors or drivers to question their behaviour or challenge their judgment. Parents should not confront other families’ children to reprimand or discipline them for bus behaviour. All perceived problems should be reported to the campus Principal. Please inform Goh Transport in writing one month in advance if their services are no longer required. Parents/Guardians of students below the age of 6 years ensure that they are picked up personally by a parent, guardian or helper at the designated drop-off points. Otherwise, Goh Transport will bring the student back to Goh Transport’s office to be picked by the parents/guardian. In the event of an accident or the breakdown of a bus, students must stay inside the bus until alternative transport arrangements have been made and become available.

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BUS TRANSPORT RATES CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TRANSPORT RATES PER SEMESTER EFFECTIVE FOR PERIOD 15 AUG 2011 TO 30 OCT 2011

TOH TUCK CAMPUS HINDHEDE WALK TOH TUCK ROAD TOH YI

BUKIT TIMAH ROAD CLEMENTI ROAD HILLVIEW AVE ULU PANDAN ROAD

ARCADIA ROAD CHIP BEE ESTATE DAIRY FARM ROAD DOVER ROAD FARRER ROAD JURONG EAST KHEAM HOCK ROAD SHELFORD ROAD WEST COAST ROAD

ALEXANDRA ROAD CAIRNHILL ROAD CLAYMORE ROAD NEWTON ROAD RIDOUT ROAD STEVENS ROAD

CAVENAGH ROAD CHOA CHU KANG ROAD GRANGE ROAD KEPPEL BAY RIVER VALLEY ROAD THOMSON ROAD TIONG BAHRU ROAD

BISHAN BRADDEL HEIGHTS EAST COAST ROAD MEYER ROAD NANYANG VIEW SENTOSA WOODLANDS

PASIR RIS ROAD TAMPINES UPP PAYA LEBAR ROAD UPPER EAST COAST

JURONG EAST CAMPUS AREA 1 JURONG EAST TOH GUAN

AREA 2 BUKIT BATOK HILLVIEW AVENUE HINDHERE WALK TOH TUCK ROAD

AREA 3 BT TIMAH ROAD CLEMENTI ROAD DAIRY FARM ROAD OLD HOLLAND ROAD SIXTH AVENUE SUNSET WAY WEST COAST ROAD

AREA 4 ARCADIA ROAD BUKIT PANJANG CHIP BEE GARDENS DOVER ROAD FARRER ROAD KHEAM HOCK ROAD PASIR PANJANG AREA 5 ALEXANDRA ROAD CAIRNHILL ROAD CLAYMORE ROAD GRANGE ROAD KEPPEL BAY NANYANG VIEW NEWTON ROAD RIDOUT ROAD RIVER VALLEY ROAD STEVENS ROAD AREA 6 BISHAN BRADDELL HEIGHTS MOUNT FABER SIN MING ROAD SOPHIA ROAD SPOTISWOODE PARK WOODLANDS AREA 7 EAST COAST PASIR RIS SENTOSA TAMPINES UPPER EAST COAST UPPER PAYA LEBAR

TG KATONG CAMPUS

2-WAYS $600.00

1-WAY $480.00

$700.00

$560.00

$790.00

$630.00

$880.00

$700.00

$930.00

$740.00

$1,050.00

$840.00

$1,180.00

$940.00

GOODMAN ROAD TANJONG KATONG ROAD WILKINSON ROAD

DUNMAN ROAD JOO CHIAT ROAD MEYER ROAD

EAST COAST ROAD GEYLANG ROAD MARINE PARADE ROAD TANJONG RHU ROAD

SIGLAP ROAD UPPER EAST COAST ROAD

CAIRNHILL ROAD GRANGE ROAD KEPPEL BAY NEWTON ROAD RIVER VALLEY ROAD TAMPINES AVE TANGLIN ROAD

ALEXANDRA ROAD BUKIT TIMAH ROAD PASIR RIS SENTOSA SIN MING ROAD TOH TUCK ROAD

JURONG EAST TAMAN JURONG UPPER BUKIT TIMAH ROAD WEST COAST ROAD

* Rates are subject to GST * In the interest of maintaining the best possible service, Goh Transport reserves the right to change a bus route when required. If a change of route is required, prior notice will be given to parents. * If a refund is required to terminate bus service, one month's advanced written notice must be submitted to Goh Transport to receive a refund. * Prior notice (14 working days) must be given to Goh Transport for new enrolment and change of address. * If you have any questions, please contact - Mrs Ang/Ms Ong at Tel: 6775 5115 or email us at: gohtpt@singnet.com.sg

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TRANSPORT RATES PER SEMESTER EFFECTIVE FOR PERIOD 31 OCT 2011 TO 21 JUN 2012 LAKESIDE CAMPUS BOON LAY DRIVE JURONG EAST AVE 1 JURONG WEST AVE 1

BUKIT BATOK HILLVIEW AVENUE HINDHERE WALK TOH GUAN TOH TUCK ROAD

BT TIMAH ROAD CLEMENTI ROAD DAIRY FARM ROAD OLD HOLLAND ROAD PANDAN VALLEY SIXTH AVENUE SUNSET WAY WEST COAST ROAD

BUKIT PANJANG CHIP BEE GARDENS DOVER ROAD FARRER ROAD KHEAM HOCK ROAD NANYANG VIEW PASIR PANJANG

ALEXANDRA ROAD ARCADIA ROAD CAIRNHILL ROAD CLAYMORE ROAD GRANGE ROAD KEPPEL BAY NEWTON ROAD RIDOUT ROAD RIVER VALLEY ROAD STEVENS ROAD BISHAN BRADDELL HEIGHTS MOUNT FABER SIN MING ROAD SOPHIA ROAD SPOTISWOODE PARK WOODLANDS

EAST COAST PASIR RIS SENTOSA TAMPINES UPPER EAST COAST UPPER PAYA LEBAR

TG KATONG CAMPUS AREA 1 GOODMAN ROAD TANJONG KATONG ROAD WILKINSON ROAD

2-WAYS $600.00

1-WAY $480.00

AREA 2 DUNMAN ROAD JOO CHIAT ROAD MEYER ROAD

$700.00

$560.00

AREA 3 EAST COAST ROAD GEYLANG ROAD MARINE PARADE ROAD TANJONG RHU ROAD

$790.00

$630.00

AREA 4 SIGLAP ROAD UPPER EAST COAST ROAD

$880.00

$700.00

AREA 5 CAIRNHILL ROAD GRANGE ROAD KEPPEL BAY NEWTON ROAD RIVER VALLEY ROAD TAMPINES AVE TANGLIN ROAD

$930.00

$740.00

AREA 6 ALEXANDRA ROAD BUKIT TIMAH ROAD PASIR RIS SENTOSA SIN MING ROAD TOH TUCK ROAD

$1,050.00

$840.00

AREA 7 JURONG EAST TAMAN JURONG UPPER BUKIT TIMAH ROAD WEST COAST ROAD

$1,180.00

$940.00

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GOH TRANSPORT CONTACT DETAILS Goh Transport Services Co. Pte Ltd PO Box 1019, Ghim Moh Estate Post Office, Singapore 912701 Phone: 6775 5115 Email: gohtpt@singnet.com.sg

3.2 SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIER – LIM MENG KENG The CIS school uniform can be purchased from the third party uniform supplier Lim Meng Keng at Holland Village.

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SCHOOL UNIFORM PRICELIST (Please note that Physical Education Uniforms can be purchased directly from CIS)

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Uniform Girl’s Blouse (New item) Girl’s Pull-up Skort (New item) Boy’s Shirt Boy’s Pull-up Short

Size 3, 4, 5 Size 16, 18 Size 3, 4, 5 Size 4, 5, 6

$ 16.00 $ 16.00 $ 16.00 $ 12.00

Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 8* Uniform (*to Grade 6 at TK)

Shirt with Logo (Boy & Girl)

Size 4, 5, 6 Size 7, 8, 9 Size 10 Size 14 Size 15 Size 16

$ 14.00 $ 15.00 $ 16.00 $18.00 $19.00 $20.00

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Girl’s Skort (Pull-up) Girl’s Skort with Zip Straight Skirt Boy’s Short (back elastic) Boy’s Short for Intermediate (side elastic) 100% Cotton Bermuda 100% Cotton Long Pant

Size 20, 22 Size 22, 24, 26, 28 Size 30, 32, 34 Size S, M, L, XL, XXL Size S, M, L

$18.00 $ 24.00 $ 27.00 $ 20.00 $ 17.00

Size M, L, XL, XXL

$ 22.00

Size 27” to 40” Size 26” to 32” Size 34” to 40”

$ 27.00 $ 31.00 $ 37.00

High School (Grades 9 to Grade 12) Uniform* – ALL New Items (*Grades 7 to 10 at TK) Dry Fit Polo Shirt Unisex Bermuda Unisex Long Pant Girl’s Skort

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Size 32” to 42” Size 44” to 50” Size 28” to 32” Size 34” to 40” Size 26” to 32” Size 34” to 40” Size 26” to 32” Size 34”, 36”

$ 20.00 $ 22.00 $ 22.00 $ 25.00 $ 28.00 $ 30.00 $ 25.00 $ 27.00

LIM MENG KENG CONTACT DETAILS Lim Meng Keng No. 211 Holland Avenue, #02-18 Holland Road Shopping Centre, Singapore 278967 Phone: 6468 3655 Fax: 6469 0017

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SECTION 4: PRIVATE EDUCATION ACT AND THE COUNCIL FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION In September 2009, the Private Education Act was passed in Singapore. The Act, administered by the Council for Private Education, has brought about changes that have impacted private schools in Singapore. As a result of the Act, schools are referred to as Private Education Institutions (PEIs) and are registered with the Council for Private Education (CPE) under the Private Education Act (2009). All students enrolled on or after 21 December, 2009 must sign a contract with the school in order to be enrolled. It is also a requirement that Private Education Institutions ensure that certain information is easily accessible to parents including but not limited to: the name of the private education institution and the names of its schools and departments/ faculties where applicable, the name of every member of the Academic Board/ Examination Board, the names of all of the courses, as well as subjects, modules, etc. that are offered by the Private Education Institution. Please visit the Council for Private Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.cpe.gov.sg for further details on the Private Education Act, the Council for Private Education or the EduTrust certification scheme.

4.1 EDUTRUST EduTrust is a voluntary certification scheme that helps to distinguish higher quality educational institutions in Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private education industry. Private Education Institutions (PEIs) need to be EduTrust certified before being able to offer placement for international students who require Student Passes from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The Canadian International School has been granted the EduTrust One Year Provisional award. EduTrust Certificate No: EDU-3-3050 Date of Issue: 11 July 2011 Date of Expiry: 10 July 2012

4.2 STUDENT CONTRACT All students enrolled on or after 21 December, 2009 must sign a student contract with the school. The Student Contract is a legal document that protects and assures the

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Course details – including course title, pre-requisites, qualification awarded, course duration. Full details of all fees . Fee Protection Scheme (FPS). Medical Insurance. Refund Policies. CIS Policies and/or Regulations. Dispute Resolution.

It is a legal requirement that all students enrolled on or after 21 December, 2009 must sign the Student Contract. A CIS Student Contract is executed for every student. This contract is a critical document that helps to minimise future disputes, therefore it is essential that it be completely understood by the Student (parents/legal guardians where a student is younger than 18 years of age) prior to enrolment. CIS signs a Student Contract (each contract will have a unique number) with the Student after a place has been offered to the Student, and that place has been accepted by the Student (parents/legal guardians where a student is younger than 18 years of age). The CIS Student Contract gives the detailed breakdown of total fees payable (by the student) together with a payment schedule that gives the exact dates payments are due. The sample CIS Student Contract can be downloaded from the School’s website. Queries regarding the student contract can be directed to the Admissions Department at admissions@cis.edu.sg.

4.3 SUPPLEMENTAL STUDENT CONTRACT This applies only to students enrolled on or after 21 December, 2009. Once the student contract has been signed (for students enrolled on or after 21 December, 2009), a simpler supplemental contract must be signed on an annual basis. Supplemental student contracts for existing students who have already signed the original student contract must be signed by 1 April each school year. If the supplemental contract is not signed by the necessary deadline, a student’s enrolment for the following school year will not be confirmed.

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SECTION 5: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES, INFORMATION, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 5.1 NEW PARENT ORIENTATION AND WELCOME SESSIONS Each year, new parent orientation and welcome sessions are scheduled on a monthly/bi-monthly basis for parents new to the school. These sessions take place in an intimate environment and provide a wonderful opportunity for parents to: • • • • • • • • • •

Learn more about CIS and its mission, vision and values. Learn more about the IB and CIS programmes. Learn where to find information about CIS policies and procedures. Learn more about the Council for Private Education and the Private Education Act. Learn more about the Fee Protection Insurance, Medical Insurance. Learn what to do if they have a problem with CIS. Meet the Principal and Vice Principal from their child’s campus. Meet Curriculum Coordinators. Ask questions that pertain to their child or family. Meet other CIS staff and new parents.

Parents who would like to attend are welcome to bring small children. Tea, coffee and light snacks will be served. New parents will receive an invitation for these sessions from their Admissions Officer.

5.2 FEE PROTECTION SCHEME (FPS) 5.2.1

INTRODUCTION TO THE FEE PROTECTION SCHEME (FPS) The Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) serves to protect Students’ fees in the event a Private Education Institution is unable to continue operating due to insolvency, and/or regulatory closure. The Fee Protection Scheme also protects Students if the Private Education Institutions fails to pay penalties or return fees to the Students arising from a judgement made against it by the Singapore Courts. EduTrust certified Private Education Institutions are required to adopt the Fee Protection Scheme to provide full protection to all fees paid by their Students. All fees refer to all monies paid by the Students to be enrolled in a private education institution, excluding

CIS PARENT HANDBOOK the course application fee, confirmation fee, agent commission fee (if applicable), miscellaneous fees (non-compulsory and nonstandard fee paid only when necessary or where applicable, for example, the re-exam fee or charges for credit card payment etc.) and GST. Private Education Institutions can choose to adopt either the escrow scheme, insurance scheme, or a combination of both to provide fee protection to all their Students.

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FEE PROTECTION UNDER THE INSURANCE SCHEME Under the fee insurance scheme, private education institutions will purchase insurance protection from any one of the Council for Private Education appointed insurance companies for every one of their Students to protect their fees. Students studying in an EduTrust certified Private Education Institutions need to pay fees of up to a maximum of 12 months of their course duration to their private school. The Council for Private Education appointed insurance companies are Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Insurance Singapore and Lonpac Insurance Bhd.

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FEE PROTECTION SCHEME (FPS) AT CIS CIS has put in place the FPS Insurance as its FPS for all Students and will purchase and pay for the FPS Insurance on Students’ behalf. The FPS Insurance offers insured Students protection against the following events: •

Loss of Tuition Fees, Building and Facility Fees, and Support Programme Fees (if applicable) paid in advance by the insured Student to CIS and not refunded, if the Student cannot start or complete his/her course (grade) as a result of CIS becoming insolvent or being required by the Singapore authorities to stop operations.

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S$10,000 benefit payable covering the insured Student’s accidental death or total permanent disability by accident.

CIS has appointed Lonpac Insurance Bhd to be the FPS provider for our Students. A copy of the master insurance policy can be downloaded from the School website. The insurance coverage will be for the Tuition Fees, the Building and Facility Fee, and Support Programme Fees (if applicable). Insurance coverage is not required for the GST portion of fees billed. The compulsory Application Fee and Confirmation Fee are not subject to FPS.

5.2.4

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Upon payment of the insurance premium, Lonpac Insurance Bhd will issue a Certificate of Insurance to the insured Student directly via email. In addition, a hard copy of the individual Student’s Certificate of Insurance will be mailed to parents directly by the CIS Finance Department.

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CLAIM PROCESS In the event that a Student needs to make an FPS claim, CPE (or any Singapore Government authority) will take charge, inform all affected parties, and organize the claims pay-out if necessary. Affected Students would be advised of the steps that they would need to follow in order to file an FPS claim during the claim process. Insured Students should produce the following in the event of an FPS claim: 1.

Valid Student Contract.

Receipts of all invoices and bills related to their studies as per the Student Contract.

Identity card, passport and other proof of identity.

FPS Certificate of Insurance.

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HOW TO CHECK YOUR FEE PROTECTION STATUS Students can check the status of their FPS insurance directly on the CPE website at http://www.cpe.gov.sg/cos/o.x?c=/cpe/ fps&ptid=1133. Once you go to this page, please enter the ID number of the Student (either their NRIC or FIN) and select Canadian International School Pte. Ltd. from the drop down list, and click the “Check Fee Protection Status” button. For more information on the Private Education Act, the Council for Private Education (CPE) or EduTrust, please visit the following website: www.cpe.gov.sg.

5.3 MEDICAL INSURANCE CIS has in place a Medical Insurance Scheme for all Students as required by the Council for Private Education (CPE) under EduTrust certification scheme. CIS has selected AXA Singapore as the medical insurance provider and details of coverage and benefits can be found at the links below. CIS will purchase and pay for the medical insurance on Students’ behalf. This medical insurance scheme shall provide a basic annual coverage limit of not less than $20,000 per Student in B1 ward in government and restructured hospitals and up to overall maximum limit per policy year, with 24 hours coverage in Singapore and overseas (if the Student is involved in school-related activities) throughout the course duration.

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MEDICAL INSURANCE PRODUCT SUMMARY The medical insurance product summary is available on the School website and can also be obtained directly from the Admissions Department.

5.3.2

MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS SCHEDULE The medical insurance benefits schedule is available on the School website and can also be obtained directly from the Admissions Department.

5.3.3

HOW TO SUBMIT A CLAIM All medical insurance claims will be coordinated by the Campus or School division Health Care Coordinator.

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Further information regarding the actual claim procedure and process is below:

MEDICAL INSURANCE PROVIDER CONTACT INFORMATION http://www.aegisic.com AEGIS Insurance Services Pte Ltd Tel: (65) 6837 0306 Email: customerservice@aegisic.com AXA Insurance Singapore Emergency Hotline: 1800 8804 741

CLAIMS PROCEDURE Insured members are to submit the following documents to us within 30 days from the date of discharge from hospitalisation, from the date of death or from the date expenses were incurred for which the claim is made, whichever is applicable: Admission to Government/Restructured Hospitals (Alexandra, Changi, KK Women’s & Children, National University, Singapore General and Tan Tock Seng) • • • • • •

Duly completed Claim Form. A copy of the Inpatient Discharge Summary given to patient upon discharge. A copy of the Day Surgery Authorization Form signed by the patient before surgery. A copy of the Referral Letter, if any. Final original hospital bill showing the Medisave deduction. Original pre/post hospitalisation medical bills.

Admission to a Private Hospital (EastShore, Gleneagles, Mount Alvernia, Mount Elizabeth, Raffles,Thomson Medical Centre and Day Surgery Centres/Clinic): • • • • •

Duly completed Claim Form. Medical Certification of Treatment to be completed by the attending physician/surgeon. A copy of Referral Letter, if any. Final original detailed Hospital Bills. All other original medical bills related to admission/surgery.

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5.4 HEALTH SERVICES – GUIDELINES AND POLICIES 5.4.1

SCHOOL HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR CIS has a full-time Health Care Coordinator on campus who provides first aid, and maintains up-to-date health records for each Student. It is a requirement that each Student has a signed Medical Examination Form with a physical examination completed by a doctor. Parents are encouraged to list any medical concerns about the Student so that the school can be aware. If the Health Care Coordinator determines that a child is too ill to attend class, or has/is suspected to have a communicable disease that could jeopardise the health of other Students, she will contact the parent or guardian. The parent or guardian will be required to promptly pick up their child from school. To prevent the spread of illness, do not send an ill Student to school. If your child becomes ill at home with a contagious illness e.g. measles, chicken pox or head lice, please inform the Health Care Coordinator immediately. A doctor’s clearance may be required to resume classes. Parents are always welcome to come by and meet the school Health Care Coordinator and express any concerns that they may have about their child’s health in person. For further information, please contact the Health Care Coordinator on your campus.

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HEALTH CARE COORDINATORS CONTACT DETAILS Lakeside Health Care Coordinators:

Elementary: Andrea Whittingham (andrea.whittingham@cis.edu.sg) Middle School: Pascale Visscher (pascale.visscher@cis.edu.sg) High School: Mary Kurian (mary.kurian@cis.edu.sg)

Tanjong Katong Health Care Coordinator: All Grades: Lillian Wong (lillian.wong@cis.edu.sg)

5.4.3 IMMUNISATION REQUIREMENTS It is compulsory that the Student be vaccinated against the diseases set out in the Fourth Schedule (being Diphtheria and Measles at the prevailing time) of the Infectious Diseases Act (Cap 137) prior to his/her enrolment at CIS. In the event the Student has failed to obtain the necessary vaccination, the Student shall have

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30 (thirty) days to procure the same, failing which the Student will be either expelled or refused enrolment unless the Student is able to provide evidence of any waivers and/or exemptions from the Director or any officer of the Health Promotion Board as defined under the Infectious Diseases Act (Cap 137). In addition, CIS also requires the Student to be immunised as per the Singapore National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (as below) prior to his/her enrolment. This requirement is to keep CIS safe, and to prevent outbreaks of diseases: • • • • • • •

BCG - 1 dose (usually given at birth). Diphtheria, Pertussis & Tetanus - 3 doses (usually given at 3, 4 & 5 months of age) +1 booster dose (usually given at 18 months of age). Oral Sabin (immunisation against poliomyelitis) - 3 doses (at 3, 4 & 5 months of age) + 1 booster dose (usually given at 18 months of age). Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - 1 dose (usually given at 1 – 2 years of age). Hepatitis B - 3 doses (usually given at birth, 1 & 5 to 6 months of age). Oral Sabin (2nd booster - immunisation against poliomyelitis) and Measles, Mumps & Rubella booster (usually given at 6 – 7 years of age). Oral Sabin (3rd booster – immunisation against poliomyelitis) and Diphtheria and Tetanus booster (2nd booster – usually given at 10 to 11 years of age).

Singapore Immunisation Schedule National Childhood Immunisation Schedule - Singapore Age Vaccine Immunisation Against BCG Tuberculosis At Birth Hepatitis B - 1st Dose Hepatitis B 1 Month Hepatitis B - 2nd Dose Hepatitis B DPT/DT - 1st Dose Diphtheria, Pertussis & Tetanus 3 Months Oral Sabin - 1st Dose Poliomyelitis PNC (dose 1) Pneumococcal DPT/DT - 2nd Dose Diphtheria, Pertussis & Tetanus 4 Months Oral Sabin - 2nd Dose Poliomyelitis

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5 Months 5-6 Months* 1-2 Years 18 Months 6-7 Years (Primary 1) 10-11 Years (Primary 5) (See note)

DPT/DT - 3rd Dose Oral Sabin - 3rd Dose PNC (dose 2) Hepatitis B - 3rd Dose MMR - Primary dose PNC (Booster) DPT/DT - 1st Booster Oral Sabin - 1st Booster Oral Sabin - 2nd Booster MMR - Booster dose DT-containing vaccine 2nd Booster** Oral Sabin - 3rd Booster

Diphtheria, Pertussis & Tetanus Poliomyelitis Pneumococcal Hepatitis B Measles, Mumps & Rubella Pneumococcal Diphtheria, Pertussis & Tetanus Poliomyelitis Poliomyelitis Measles, Mumps & Rubella Diphtheria & Tetanus Poliomyelitis

* The 3rd dose of Hepatitis B vaccination can be given with the 3rd dose of DPT and Oral Sabin for the convenience of parents. ** Can use either: Diphtheria-tetanus vaccine; or Combined tetanus, reduced diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine

For full details on Singapore immunisation requirements, please refer to www. hpb.gov.sg Note: Failure to vaccinate against diphtheria and measles carries a punishment of a fine not exceeding $10,000 and/or six-month imprisonment.

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SCHOOL HEALTH CARE GUIDELINES AND POLICIES A. NUT ALLERGIES

There are several Students at CIS with life-threatening nut allergies. In order to assure their safety, please do not provide class snacks containing nuts. If you are unsure of the nut content, please alert the teacher. Parents of these Students are asked to provide approved snacks for their child in the event of impromptu class celebrations. These children are to carry Epi-Pens for accidental exposure to their allergens. There are additional Epi-Pens in the Health Care Coordinatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, as well as information sheets in the Canteen, Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge, and in each classroom. Singapore is always hot and humid - coughs and colds and other illnesses that affect young children are common. As parents, you do not want your child to miss school, but you do not want to send a child to school sick and put them and other children at risk.

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B. WHEN SHOULD YOUR CHILD STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL? Here are a few guidelines for parents to follow:

C. FEVER Fever is an important symptom. When it occurs along with a sore throat, an earache, nausea, listlessness or a rash, your child may be carrying something very contagious. Students must be fever free for a full 24 hours (with no medication) before they can return to school. A fever is defined as having a temperature greater than 37.5oc. We ask that parents promptly retrieve their children from the Health Care Coordinator’s Office when they are notified of an illness. A bad cough or cold symptoms can indicate a severe cold, mycoplasma, bronchitis, flu, or even pneumonia. Some children suffer one cold after another. If your child is not feeling well and is “acting funny” or has difficulty breathing or is becoming dehydrated, it may indicate a more serious condition. You are encouraged to check with your pediatrician right away.

D. CHICKEN POX Chicken pox is a viral disease and is usually not life threatening to children. It can be very uncomfortable and extremely contagious. If your child has a fever, is itching, and begins to show red or pink spots with “water centres” or blisters on their back, chest, and or face, it may be chicken pox. It is important that the school know this information, so please inform both the school and the school Health Care Coordinator straight away. Parents will need to keep the child home for at least a week to ten days from the time first symptoms are noticed, to at least two days after the last spots have dried up (whichever period is longer). Once this has occurred, a child will normally no longer be contagious and may return to school with a Medical Certificate. (Note: there is still a 30% chance of getting chicken pox for children who have chicken pox vaccination)

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E. CONJUNCTIVITIS OR PINK EYE Conjunctivitis (or pink eye) is highly contagious and uncomfortable, so take note when your child complains of their eyes burning, itching, or if you notice they are producing a discharge, or if the eye is crusted shut in the morning. Minor cases are normally caused by a virus; severe cases that are caused by bacteria will require treatment with prescription eye drops. It is always best to keep your child home until your physician says that he/she is clear to return to school.

F. EAR INFECTIONS

Ear infections should be properly treated as they can cause hearing problems and permanent damage. If the ear infection is a result of a contagious illness, parents should follow the 24-hour rule for fever and antibiotic therapy should be followed as prescribed.

G. DIARRHOEA AND VOMITING Diarrhoea and vomiting can make children very uncomfortable and unwell, and being near a bathroom becomes a top priority. If you child has repeated episodes of diarrhoea and vomiting, accompanied by a fever, rash, or general weakness, consult a physician immediately and keep your child out of school until the symptoms have subsided. A single episode of diarrhoea or vomiting without any other symptoms may not be reason enough for a child to miss school. Please ensure that we know how to get in touch with you (or a guardian) during the day in case the diarrhoea and or vomiting recurs, and your child needs medical attention.

H. STREP THROAT AND SCARLET FEVER

These may occur when children return from holidays in a cold country. These are two highly contagious conditions caused by streptococcal (bacterial) infection, and usually present with a sore throat and a high fever. With Scarlet fever, after 12-48 hours a rash will appear. A child with either Strep Throat or Scarlet Fever should be kept at home and treated with antibiotics as prescribed by a physician. After a full 24 hours on antibiotics, a child is usually no longer contagious, and may with the permission of your physician return to school. Children must be fever free for 24 hours (without fever reducing medication) to return to school. A medical note to say that a Student is well enough to attend

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school may be required.

I. HAND, FOOT and MOUTH DISEASE (HFMD)

This virus is common all year, but there are normally seasonal outbreaks. The virus will usually occur in children in pre-school and elementary school. HFMD is a disease that must be reported to the Ministry of Health in Singapore, in accordance with health guidelines (this has been in effect since October 2000). Although it is usually a mild disease, it has been associated with fatalities due to complications involving the heart and nervous systems and encephalitis. It is highly contagious and viral in nature. It spreads through contact with saliva, nasal discharge, faeces, or the blisters of an infected person. Parents are advised to consult their physician at an early stage if their child has a fever, mouth ulcers, or blisters on the hands, feet, or buttocks. If there is a sibling at home with the disease, all children are to be excluded from school, and should be quarantined at home for a minimum of 72 hours. Children may only return to school when all symptoms are gone. They will also require a Medical Certificate. The reason for quarantine is for observation of signs and symptoms in other family members, both children and adults. This is done to prevent the spread of HFMD campus wide. Please note all HFMD cases will be reported to the MOH CDLENS (Ministry of Health Communicable Diseases Live Enhanced Surveillance). Doctors and school Health Care Coordinators have to report cases to MOH when there is a confirmed case of HFMD on campuses. At CIS, if a Student has HFMD, the child who has been diagnosed by a physician should be kept out of school and public places. The Student with the disease will be excluded from school for 7 to 10 days depending on the severity of the infection. All children must have Medical Certificates to return to school, whether they are the sibling, or the infected child. If a child at CIS has HFMD, their classmates will be checked at the Health Care Coordinatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office for 5 days.

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J. HEADLICE AND NITS (PEDICULUS) In order for CIS to manage and to limit the spread of head lice infestations, teachers and parents should report all suspected cases of head lice or nits to the school Health Care Coordinator. The school Health Care Coordinator will examine the Student, and may in turn check the entire class. An infestation will be determined by looking closely through the hair and scalp for viable nits or live lice. If live (crawling) head lice or nits are found on the hair, the parent/guardian shall be notified by the Health Care Coordinator via phone to pick up the Student from the Health Care Coordinators Office. The Student will go home for treatment and return to school the next day for a routine check before being able to return to class. Parents must remove all lice and eggs after treatment, before the student returns to school. In the case of a severe infestation, the Student will be advised to stay home for one day to clear the lice and nits before he/ she can return to campus. A note will be sent home with the Student, as well as to the non-affected Students in the class, to alert the parents of a case. Parents will not be informed of who has lice, but only that there has been a case in the class. The parent/guardian will be provided with information on the biology of head lice, methods to eliminate infestation, and directions to examine household contacts for lice and nits. Meanwhile the Health Care Coordinator will check the rest of the Students from the same class. The school will send a letter home via email to inform parents to check the Students routinely for 7-10 days. The school Health Care Coordinator may notify parents/ guardians of Students who have had head-to-head contact in the affected classroom to encourage them to check their children and to treat them if appropriate. If a Student has been treated and still has lice and nits continually after treatment, parents/guardians should consult a doctor for follow up. However, the school Health Care Coordinator shall re-inspect the Student, and possibly the entire class within 7-10 school days after he/she has been checked on the first day when he/she returns to school. The school will maintain the privacy of Students identified as having head lice.

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MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION Authorisation is required for dispensing medication. Whenever possible, medication should be given at home, and every effort should be made to avoid administering it during school hours. Medication for minor symptoms can only be given if there is signed documentation in the Student’s Medical Examination Form/Health Record. For prescriptive medication, the parent or guardian must provide the Health Care Coordinator with a signed Oral Medication Authorisation Form to allow the Health Care Coordinator to dispense the medication that the Student needs to take during school hours. The school Health Care Coordinator is the only school employee authorised to dispense medications to Students on campus, however, she cannot dispense medication without the completed forms. Vitamins and supplements should be taken at home. Parents of children requiring emergency medications to be kept in the Health Care Coordinators Office will be asked to fill out annual questionnaires about their child’s condition. It is the responsibility of the parent to provide the medication to the Health Care Coordinator along with the appropriate paperwork. Teachers may dispense medications to Students on field trips where prior parental permission has been obtained. Exceptions to this policy can only be made with the Principal’s approval. Parents are requested to advise the school if a child is taking medication, and any special needs regarding dosage or diet.

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STUDENT ILLNESS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY Students will only be sent home during the day due to illness if the parent or guardian has been contacted and the Student is accompanied home by a designated adult or unaccompanied as requested by the parent.

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EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION It is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian to ensure that contact information for each Student is kept up to date. In an emergency situation where no parent or guardian can be reached by telephone, the school may send the Student to the nearest hospital or doctor for immediate observation and treatment.

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5.5 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES The Library of the Canadian International School focuses on providing supportive services and program collaboration. Global information literacy and literature that reflect our multicultural school community are integral to active, authentic life-long learning and inquiry. The Library is a changing and dynamic place and is an integral part of the busy daily life of the CIS community. Library staff strive to meet the educational needs of Students and staff and to support our IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum. Our goal is to develop every Student as a life-long reader. The Library staff aim to provide a warm and inviting learning environment for all Students and their families to enjoy. Students are welcome to use the Library as a place to read and relax, complete homework, and search for books before and after school, at recess and at lunchtime. ECE, JK, and SK Students should be accompanied by a caregiver before and after school.

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LIBRARY OPENING HOURS The Library is open each school day from: • 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. – Lakeside (JE and TT). • 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. – TK.

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BORROWING BOOKS Students are able to borrow books during their weekly class book exchange period and may also drop in to exchange or renew books at any time.

LAKESIDE AND TANJONG KATONG • • • •

ECE Students borrow one book for use in their classroom. JK and SK Students may borrow one independent reading book. Grade 1-3 may borrow two independent reading books. Grade 4-12 may borrow three independent reading books.

Books for Literature Circles or Novel Studies are in addition to their independent reading books. All Students are also permitted to borrow one additional book, in their mother-tongue, from our World Languages Collection.

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BOOK BAGS We encourage Students to use the CIS Book Bags to protect the books from damage. Book Bags will be available for sale during Orientation Day and from the Finance Department throughout the year.

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ADDITIONAL ONLINE RESOURCES AVAILABLE Additional resources available to our Students anytime, anywhere! (links are available from our school website):

LIBRARY DATABASE

Web Link: http://cislibrary.cis.edu.sg The library database is your centralized information link. Through that one site, you have links to all of the following databases, as well as all of the resources that we house within the library.

TUMBLEBOOKS

Web Link: http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_ tumblebooks.asp or go to www.tumblebooklibrary.com Username: cissingapore Password: books Tumblebooks is an online library of talking books, quizzes and activities. It includes a growing collection of French and Spanish titles.

EBSCO

Web Link: http://search.ebscohost.com/ Username: cis Password: singapore EBSCO is our online information warehouse, providing access to over 80,000 magazines, newspapers and professional journals from around the world.

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NEWSBANK

Web Link: http://infoweb.newsbank.com Username: candnis Password: candnis Newsbank is our online source for newspapers from around the world. Easy to browse, as well as conduct specific searches targeting particular continents, regions of the world or even worldwide searches.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Web Link: http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/static/web_ads Username: cis Password: health Teen Health and Wellness is our newest addition to our databases. This is a terrific resource not only for health classes, but also for science classes and just general information about physical wellbeing.

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OUR POLICY FOR LOST LIBRARY BOOKS Books can become lost or damaged beyond repair despite Students’ and families’ best efforts to care for them. However, part of being a responsible Student is taking care of school property. If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, the person who signed out the book is responsible for paying the replacement charge. If the book is found and returned to the Library no later than September 1 of the following school year, a refund will be issued.

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CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE SCHOOL LIBRARY Lakeside/Jurong East (Grades 4 to 12): Lisa Patton: lisa.patton@cis.edu.sg Lakeside / Toh Tuck (ECE to Grade 3): Isabel Jones: isabel.jones@cis.edu.sg Tanjong Katong (ECE to Grade 10): Sarah Torrible: sarah.torrible@cis.edu.sg

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5.6 PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELLING Pastoral care and counselling are highly valued and focus on building relationships that recognise the uniqueness of each individual, and as a result, incorporating strategies that support and guide each Student in developing the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and ongoing success.

PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES 1.

In all classes, the pastoral care and counselling programme is an integral part of the day and teachers will incorporate guidance strategies into the ongoing structure and framework for learning.

Pastoral care and counselling provides an opportunity to support learning by teaching and reinforcing effective behavioural attributes and organizational skills and attitudes.

Providing a programme that differentiates for the learning needs of Students is a core expectation in ensuring ongoing learning and behavioural success.

Integral to the effectiveness of the pastoral care and counselling services is the partnership with parents through frequent and ongoing communication. A ‘no surprises’ policy is critical to maintaining this partnership.

The framework for pastoral care and counselling services include: • Homeroom or Advisor Teacher guidance. This will include monitoring learning behaviour and providing guidance on meeting learning goals and behavioural expectations. • Intervention from Grade Level Learning Leaders. • Inclusion of Learning Support Teachers (Academic Resource) and High School Student Services. • Guidance and support for medical and personal issues from the Health Care Coordinator. • Intervention from Senior Administration. • Referral to external support services. Senior Administration maintains a comprehensive inventory of referral learning and behavioural support services/agencies available to families.

Scheduled reporting on Student achievement and behaviour includes: Three Way Conferences, Written Reports to parents (January and June), Parent/Teacher Interviews and Student Led Conferences.

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Guidance related to human development and pubertal change is included in the Physical Education programme.

Activities and events are incorporated into the school’s calendar to support the orientation and transition of Students and families.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES (Lakeside only): High School Student Services offers activities and services that facilitate the personal, social, educational and career development of High School Students. The High School Counsellor provides individual counselling, group instruction, consultation and referrals to assist Students and families to make informed decisions and responsible plans. Services include: • • • • • • •

Programme planning assistance to select appropriate High School courses. Counselling regarding academic, career and personal concerns. Assisting Students to gain entry to college, university and postsecondary institutions. Updating and the provision of resource material including college and university prospectuses. Information on social issues, study tips, careers, job search skills, summer jobs and travel/study work programmes. Facilitating visits from college and university representatives. Promotion and providing information on international career fairs.

5.7 ATTENDANCE POLICY Students are expected to attend school at all times unless excused by their parents or guardians.

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PROCEDURES / GUIDELINES Parents are expected to contact the Main Office or the Homeroom Teacher if a Student has reason to be absent from school.

5.7.2

SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES Students who wish to leave school during school hours must obtain a sign-out slip from the office. Permission will only be granted with a parent note or a teacher’s approval. The sign-out slip must be shown to the guards.

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Additional Middle and High School Procedures / Guidelines TEMPORARY LEAVE FORM 1. 2. 3.

5.7.4

Students obtain the temporary leave form from the office if the leave from school is three days or longer. The Student must complete the form and take it home for parents/guardians to sign. The Student shows the signed form to the Advisor or Homeroom Teachers two days prior to departure.

LATENESS 1. 2. 3. 4.

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In all cases of lateness, a late slip must be obtained from the Main Office and presented to the classroom teacher. When a Student is late for the first time, the teacher will interview the Student. In cases of continued lateness, the parent/guardian and Grade Learning Lead will be informed. Continued inappropriate behaviour may result in the Student being withdrawn from school at the discretion of the Principal. Students who arrive late to class may forfeit the opportunity to write tests or to participate in other evaluation procedures at the discretion of the Teacher and Principal.

TRUANCY 1.

On the first occasion, the Student will serve a detention with the teacher at the convenience of the teacher. The teacher will inform the Studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parent/guardian and advisor. On the second infraction, the teacher will refer the Student to the Grade Level Learning Leader for an appropriate consequence and inform the Studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advisor. The parent will be contacted. On the third infraction, the parent or guardian will be requested to attend an interview and an attendance contract will be signed. Continued inappropriate behaviour may result in the expulsion of the Student. The final decision will be at the discretion of the Principal in Council with School Administration, teaching staff, health care providers, parents and the Student.

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The Principal or designate will inform the Head of Admissions, whose department oversees the application and cancellation of Student Passes, that a Student Pass should be revoked when a Student Pass holder: â&#x20AC;˘ has failed to attend classes for a continuous period of 7 days without a valid reason, or â&#x20AC;˘ has less than 90% attendance without a valid reason. This is equivalent to 9 days per semester. The Admissions Department will communicate with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in writing. All other Students who fall below 90% attendance without a valid reason may be asked to withdraw from the school, at the recommendation of the Principal and upon approval of the Head of School.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITHOUT PERIOD 1 CLASS Students who do not have a period 1 class must sign in with the Attendance Officer upon arrival.

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LEAVING CAMPUS - GRADUATING STUDENTS Grade 12 DP Students (or OSSD Students within seven credits of graduating and in their last year of CIS) may leave campus at any time when they are not scheduled for a class or other school related activities. Students choosing to leave campus must obtain a sign out slip from the Attendance Officer.

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EXTENSION OF HOLIDAY PERIODS Extension of holiday periods is strongly discouraged and homework will not be provided. Most major school holidays will follow immediately after assessments and/or examination activities that must be completed as scheduled. Exceptions to this rule may be made in only the most unique of circumstances and will be granted upon the approval of the Principal or designate. Parents should consult the school calendar prior to making transportation arrangements.

5.7.9

SIGN OFF Principal, Vice Principal or designate signs off the daily attendance after validations are made for all absences for the day.

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5.8 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: STUDENTS ON A STUDENT PASS 1.

Student Pass Application: CIS undertakes to use their best efforts to assist the Student if he/she requires a Student’s Pass from the ICA. This includes, without limitation, providing the Student with advice on obtaining such pass, verifying the Student’s enrolment and immigration status, and doing all such things as may be necessary to procure the Student’s Pass on behalf of the Student.

Student Pass Not Transferable: The Student’s Pass issued is not transferable and will expire upon the Student ceasing to be a Student of CIS. CIS is under an obligation to inform the ICA of the Student’s withdrawal from, or completion of his/her course of study at CIS, and the Student shall deliver to CIS, within seven (7) days of the Student ceasing to be a Student, a copy of the Student’s passport, Student’s Pass, the Student Identity Card and/or any other documentation as may be reasonably requested by CIS for cancellation.

Withdrawal from CIS: A Student who withdraws from CIS to enrol with another school shall be deemed to have withdrawn from CIS.

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STUDENT PASS E-CANCELLATION Student Passes must be cancelled within seven (7) days of the date that a Student’s enrolment at CIS ceases. CIS is obliged to lodge an e-cancellation with the ICA (Immigration Checkpoints Authority) within seven (7) days of the Student’s final day at CIS. In order for the School to be able to proceed with the e-cancellation and to ensure that all compulsory information is correct, parents must indicate in the Withdrawal Notice both the Student’s last day at CIS and the reason for withdrawal. The only option available for the necessary cancellation is to use the ICA online e-cancellation. If you have queries about the cancellation process, please contact the Admissions Department at admissions@cis.edu.sg.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS: STUDENTS ON A STUDENT PASS Student Pass Requirements as stated by the In Principle Approval letter from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA): 1.

Applicant is required to note the following conditions: i. He/She is only permitted to attend the course at the school as stated in this In-Principle Approval letter; ii. He/She shall attend the class regularly; and iii. He/She shall surrender the Student’s Pass for cancellation within seven (7) days of the date of cessation or termination of studies.

The school is required to inform this Office if: i. The applicant has failed to attend classes for a continuous period of seven (7) days or more without any valid reason; or ii. The applicant has not attended classes regularly i.e. where the percentage of attendance is 90% or lower in any month of the course without any valid reason; or iii. The applicant’s studies in the school have been terminated.

If applicant has ceased studying in the school, the school is required to inform the applicant to surrender his/her Student’s Pass card and Disembarkation/Embarkation card for cancellation at this office within seven (7) days of cessation or termination of his/her studies.

Failure to do any of the above (1) - (3) may affect the school’s future applications for a Student’s Pass and any other passes issued by this office.

5.9 STAYING ON CAMPUS (ECE to Grade 8) It is a requirement that all Students depart the campus upon dismissal unless they are participating in an after-school activity that begins immediately after school. It is the responsibility of the parent to provide adult supervision if a Student (or their siblings) must wait on campus for a later activity. Playgrounds and recreational areas will be closed at the end of the school day.

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Students who are not accompanied by an adult, and who have not been picked up by the end of dismissal should wait in the Main Office (TK, TT and JE) or School Division Office (Lakeside).

5.10 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 5.10.1 RATIONALE We work to foster an environment in which the needs, rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups are respected. We are proud of the courteous behaviour of our Students and staff. Teachers and staff encourage Students to be inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, balanced and reflective (as in the IB Learner Profile). Every member of our community shares the responsibility to ensure that CIS continues to be a safe and caring learning environment. Our Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will bring credit to themselves, their families and their school.

At CIS, Students enjoy the right to: • • • • • •

A safe and secure learning environment, free from physical or emotional abuse from any member of the school community. Open and consistent feedback and feed forward from the classroom teacher. Obtain extra help from a subject teacher at a mutually convenient time. Express themselves within the bounds of acceptable social behaviour. Be fully informed of school rules and to be held accountable for inappropriate actions. Grieve any infringement of a Student’s rights.

Each Student is expected to: • •

Act courteously and respect the rights of others. Respect personal belongings, belongings of others and school property.

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Practice safe play and play with others in a positive and constructive way. Use appropriate language. Act with honesty and integrity. Attend classes, activities and events punctually and regularly. Work diligently and cooperatively. Respect the culture and customs of people of other nationalities and backgrounds. Identify and use positive ways to deal with disagreements and conflict. Learn an additional language or languages. Make good choices. Find opportunities to extend their friendships. Respect the rights of individuals and groups and treat others in a fair and considerate way. Show respect and courtesy to staff and peers. Be responsible for their own self-discipline whilst on school property, school buses, and during out of school activities that are part of the school programme. Adhere to school policies regarding harassment, violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, school uniforms, academic conduct and gambling.

If a Student has difficulty in meeting these expectations, he/she will meet with a member of the teaching staff and/or with the Principal or Vice Principal. The Student will review expectations for appropriate behaviour, develop an action plan, and may be asked to fulfil an appropriate consequence. If the incident is more serious, the Student’s parents will be contacted.

5.10.2 OFFENCES AND CONSEQUENCES The following steps will occur for Students who need assistance in meeting the expectations for appropriate behaviour.

MINOR OFFENCES The Student will first conference with a member of teaching staff and/or a member of the School’s Administrative Team. 1.

The Student will review expectations for appropriate behaviour, develop an action plan, and serve an appropriate consequence.

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For the second offence, the Teacher Advisor will contact the parent/guardian informing them of the behaviour. For repeated minor offences, the Student will report to the Grade Learning Leader and then subsequently to the Principal.

MAJOR OFFENCES Major offences are defined as behaviours that endanger the health, well-being and the rights of other Students to enjoy a safe and happy school environment.

Major Offences Include: • • • • • • • • • •

Harassment or violent behaviour. Smoking. Vandalism. Use of racist or abusive language. Fighting. Possession of drugs or alcohol. Defiance of authority. Theft. Bullying. Possessing or using weapons.

Consequences • • • •

The Student will report immediately to the Grade Learning Leader. The parent or guardian will be notified immediately. The incident will be recorded in the discipline file. The Student will discuss and in some cases complete an action plan and serve an appropriate consequence as specified by the Grade Learning Leader (in consultation with the Principal) or the Principal or Vice Principal.

Consequences may include: • • • • • •

Exclusion from class. Restitution for damages. Withdrawal of privilege or school service. Voluntary withdrawal by parents. Suspension. Expulsion.

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In all cases, the emphasis of consequences will be on educating Students regarding responsibility, personal choices and accountability, not on punishment. However, major offences are viewed and taken seriously and may result in immediate expulsion.

5.11 ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY One of the paramount goals of the Canadian International School is to foster a growth of an ethically responsible Student. Towards this goal, the concept of academic honesty will be developed. Academic honesty is a fundamental value of the educational process. Students must ensure that work presented as their own is entirely their own. CIS believes that Students in Grades 4 to 12 need to be educated about academic honesty, what it is, and what the consequences are if one is dishonest. This is an ongoing process for all Students and what it means. The concept of academic honesty will be reinforced with training and coaching across the grades. Students will be given appropriate support from teachers and administration to complete all homework and other assignments.

5.11.1 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Plagiarism is the act of using another person’s (or group’s) work, thoughts, or ideas in your assignment and then passing that assignment in for assessment or evaluation by a teacher. The following are types of plagiarism:

COPYING WORD FOR WORD This is when a person copies directly from a text, magazine, internet site, newspaper, or any other source without giving proper credit to the person (or group) who wrote it.

PARAPHRASING This is when a person borrows another person’s (or group’s) idea(s) and rewrites it in their own words without giving the proper credit to the person (or group) who wrote it.

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USE OF AN IDEA This is when an individual adapts or takes another person’s (or group’s) idea(s) and does not give proper credit to the person (or group).

CHEATING ON QUIZZES, TESTS AND / OR EXAMS

This includes, but is not necessarily restricted to, the following: • • • • • •

Bringing answers or notes into the test room and using them as a reference during the quiz, test and/or examinations. Copying answers or notes from another Student during the time period. Sharing answers by any means with another Student during the time period. Using unauthorised technology to assist with answers or notes during the time period. Copying or sharing homework. Taking credit for work you did not do.

Academic dishonesty will be dealt with on an individual basis by teachers and the School Administration. The underlying concept is to educate Students about making the right choices.

5.11.2 CONSEQUENCES OF PLAGIARISM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 TO 12 FIRST OFFENCE: • • •

The teacher meets with the Student to understand why the Student plagiarised the assignment and informs the Student’s Teacher Advisor and the Grade Learning Leader. The Student will redo the assignment (this is the prerequisite for writing the final exam). A letter is placed in the Student’s OSR referring to academic dishonesty (letter may be removed after one year at the Principal’s discretion).

SECOND OFFENCE: • •

The teacher refers the Student to the Grade Learning Leader. The Administration will contact the Student’s parents/ guardian for an interview.

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The Administration will make a decision which may lead to Student’s withdrawal from the course or programme.

5.11.3 MALPRACTICE AND PLAGIARISM FOR IB DIPLOMA STUDENTS - GRADE 11 AND 12 There are strict rules and consequences concerning IB Students who commit malpractice. Students who commit malpractice will be removed from the programme and fail to receive an IB Diploma. According to Article 24, the International Baccalaureate Organization defines malpractice as behaviour that results in, or may result in, the candidate or any other candidate gaining an unfair advantage in one or more assessment components.

MALPRACTICE INCLUDES: a) b) c)

Plagiarism: this is defined as the representation of the ideas or work of another person as the candidate’s own. Collusion: this is defined as supporting malpractice by another candidate, as in allowing one’s work to be copied or submitted for assessment by another. Duplication of work: this is defined as the presentation of the same work for different assessment components and/or diploma requirements. Any other behaviour which gains an unfair advantage for a candidate or which affects the results of another candidate (for example, taking unauthorised material into an examination room, misconduct during an examination, falsifying a CAS record, disclosure or receipt of confidential information about examinations).

5.12 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT iPODS, MP3 PLAYERS, AND CELLULAR PHONES / TOYS AND VALUABLES ECE TO GRADE 3 Except for Show and Tell/Show and Share, Students are encouraged to leave toys and valuables at home. Electronics are not permitted on campus (unless teacher approved), nor are trading cards.

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GRADES 4 TO 8 In order to maintain an environment conducive to learning, Students are not allowed to use cell phones, iPods and other electronic equipment at school during the school day (unless they are teacher approved). In the case of an emergency, a Student may seek permission to use their phone in the Principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Using a cell phone or electronic equipment in any other location during the school day will result in confiscation by staff, and the item may be kept by the Principal until the end of the semester.

GRADES 9 TO 12 In order to maintain an environment conducive to learning, Students are not allowed to use cell phones during class time. Cell phones may be used outside of class time in appropriate areas that do not disrupt the learning of other Students. Note: The school is not responsible for any loss of equipment.

5.13 DRESS CODE 5.13.1 SCHOOL UNIFORM Students are expected to present themselves in a neat, clean and professional manner at all times. 1.

Skirts, shorts, trousers, skorts and shirts must be purchased from the official school tailors, Lim Meng Keng. The physical education uniform and hats/caps can only be purchased from the Main Office at CIS.

Only a plain white t-shirt/tank (no logos or printing) may be worn under the official school uniform shirt.

Students are expected to wear the school uniform at all times except during casual days, which are specified on the school calendar (please see the interactive calendar on the school website for details). Exceptions may be made for special circumstances and this will be explained by the teacher. For full details on the school uniform and physical education uniform requirements for your child/ren, please see the respective campus and/or school section segments in this handbook.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM The physical education (PE) uniform and the school hat/cap can only be purchased from the Main Office at CIS. Students are expected to wear the basic PE uniform listed below during PE periods. The PE uniforms can be purchased throughout the school year by visiting the Main Office where sample uniforms are available to check for suitable sizing, and where ordering/ payment can be completed. All purchases are payable by cash, nets, debit/credit card* or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian International School Pte. Ltd. *We accept payment by MasterCard or Visa (both debit and credit), however a 3 % transaction fee is charged to the payer on debit card or credit card transactions. The price list for PE uniforms indicated below is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change:

Item Red Physical Education T-Shirt Red Physical Education T-Shirt Navy Blue Physical Education Shorts (cotton) Navy Blue Physical Education Shorts (polyester) Grey Physical Education T-Shirt (JE/Lakeside Grades 9 to 12, TK Grades 7 to 10) School Cap/School Hat *

Size 28 to 36 and Small Medium to XX-Large 7 to 11 and Small

Cost S$23.00 S$29.00 S$ 8.00

Small to XX-Large

S$20.00

Small to XX-Large

S$15.00

Cap: S, M, L Hat: S, M, L XL

S$15.00

*Please note that the cap/hat is not compulsory. For full details on the school uniform and PE uniform requirements for your child, please see the relevant campus and/or school section segments of this handbook.

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5.14 GROOMING CODE All members of our school community will actively uphold and promote the Student Dress Code. All Students are expected to wear the school uniform and to comply with the CIS Grooming Code both at school and when travelling to and from school. Boys’ hair must not fall below the bottom of the collar but hair may be tied in a band. Hair must not be dyed, and must be neat and tidy. Ear studs and small hoop earrings are allowed for male Students. Girls’ hairstyle should not interfere with learning. Appropriate makeup, ear studs and small hoop earrings are allowed for female Students. Decorative facial piercing is discouraged for both boys and girls. Exceptions to the Grooming Code may be made at the Principal’s discretion for religious or cultural reasons. Teachers/Staff will promptly deal with Students who violate any aspect of the Uniform Policy. If the teacher cannot resolve the situation, the Student will report to the Grade Learning Leader (Grades 9 to 12 only), Principal or Vice-Principal. For persistent cases, the parent will be notified, an interview with the parent will be scheduled, and a behaviour contract will be signed. We expect Students to wear the CIS uniform neatly and with pride both within the school and in the greater community.

5.15 DRESS CODE FOR FIELD TRIPS Students are expected to wear the school uniform as instructed by their teachers or the school’s administration. Exceptions may be made in special circumstances and will be outlined in the Fieldtrip Application.

5.16 HATS AND INDOOR SHOES Students are strongly encouraged to practice sun smart behaviour and wear a hat during outdoor play/sports/activities in order to protect them from the sun. The official CIS sun smart hat and baseball cap can be purchased from the Main Office on each campus. Hats must not be worn in class.

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TOH TUCK CAMPUS Students in ECE to Grade 3 at the Toh Tuck Campus should bring a casual slip-on shoe for indoor use. These shoes should be flat and left at school. “Heelys” are not permitted at school. Students will not need indoor shoes at the Lakeside Campus.

5.16.2 TANJONG KATONG CAMPUS Students in ECE to Grade 3 at the Tanjong Katong Campus should bring a casual slip-on shoe for indoor use. These shoes should be flat and left at school. “Heelys” are not permitted at school.

5.17 BIKES AND SCOOTERS Students may ride bicycles or scooters to school but they may not ride them on campus at any time. A bicycle lock is necessary for parking the bicycle/ scooter at the guardhouse. The school is not responsible for the safekeeping of equipment. Unless a Student is participating in a skateboarding or roller skate/roller blade ECA, skateboards, roller skates/blades and roller skate shoes are not allowed on campus at any time during school, after school or on weekends.

5.18 GUESTS ON CAMPUS ECE TO GRADE 8: Former Students are welcome to visit CIS and to attend classes. A Student currently enrolled at CIS must escort guests and prior permission must be obtained in advance from the Head of School, Principal or Vice-Principal. This privilege is extended to only one guest at a time and only for one day.

GRADES 9 TO 12:

All guests must sign-in at the Main Office. Student guests attending classes are discouraged as Students’ workload can be quite heavy. All guests need the Principal’s approval.

5.19 BOOK BAGS We strongly encourage all Students to use the CIS Book Bags. The Book Bags have been designed to keep both Student Agendas and books borrowed from our Library safe and dry on daily trips between home and school. Often, our youngest children carry home our most expensive picture books.

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Book Bags will be on sale during Orientation and at the Main Office during the school year.

5.20 LOST AND FOUND All lost articles should be turned in to the Main Office on the day they are found. Students are cautioned against bringing valuable personal property to school and are reminded that they assume all risk for damage or loss. The school will not make any reimbursement for missing items.

LAKESIDE: Elementary Students should place found items in the bins outside the Canteen on the day that they are found. Fragile or expensive Lost and Found items may be turned in at the Elementary Office. Middle School Students should place general items such as clothing, water bottles, etc. in the Lost and Found bins in the Canteen on the day that they are found. Valuable items should be turned in to the Middle School Office.

TANJONG KATONG: Students should place found items in the bins outside the canteen on the day that they are found. Fragile or expensive Lost and Found items may be turned in at the Main Office.

5.21 SCHOOL TELEPHONE USE Student phone calls are limited to emergencies.

5.22 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY We aim to support and guide our Students in using technological developments in an authentic and considered way. We recognise the importance and advantages of devices such as electronic agendas and laptops in supporting learning. Use of these devices is allowed as long as they are aligned to the Learner Profile. Whilst we aim to ensure the safety and security of our Students and their belongings at all times, the school will not accept responsibility for loss or damage to these often expensive items.

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5.22.1 NETWORK SYSTEM ACCOUNTS CIS will, upon enrolment, issue an account to the Student (class account to Students in ECE to Grade 2 and an individual account to Students in Grades 3 to 12) for the Student to access CIS’ Network system. The Student is to undertake that all information provided to CIS pursuant to network use is correct, and to further undertake that the Student is to update CIS immediately of any changes in particulars. The Student further agrees to hold CIS, its employees, agents, associates and affiliates harmless from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from the Student’s use of, or inability to use, the CIS Network system, including, but not limited to, any claims arising from the unauthorized use of the system to purchase products or services. CIS further reserves the right to make any necessary modifications to the Acceptable Network Use Policy and such changes and/or modifications will be notified to the Student in writing.

5.22.2 ACCEPTABLE (NETWORK) USE POLICY (AUP) The Canadian International School (CIS) has a responsibility to protect the School and its Information Technology (IT) resources from illegal or damaging actions. The term “School IT resources”, as used in this AUP includes any item that adds to, connects to, or uses the CIS Network infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, computer equipment, cameras, projectors, software, subscriptions, etc. Participation in a community of networked computers and users requires adherence to an ethical code of conduct not unlike society at large. The fact that an activity is technologically possible does not legitimize its use. The School provides IT resources for the shared and responsible use by members of its community who are, in turn, expected to use them in an efficient, ethical, professional, and legal manner consistent with the School’s objectives, values and Singapore Law.

PURPOSE

This AUP is designed to provide an outline of appropriate and inappropriate behaviour for users of the Information Technology resources at the Canadian International School.

APPLICABILITY

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includes staff, Students, and guests. It also applies to personally owned computers and devices connected to the campus network by any means. CIS reserves the right to amend this AUP and/or implement additional policies on a regular basis. CIS will inform all users of policy changes as they occur. Changes will be promptly posted to the public section of the school’s website. Users are responsible for staying informed about CIS policies and should regularly check to ensure they are aware of any changes.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Users have the responsibility to utilise the School IT Resources in a manner consistent with the mission and vision of CIS. Files created by individual users should not modified in any way without obtaining prior permission to do so from the file’s owner(s). Accessibility to a file does not construe consent.

GENERAL PROHIBITED USES Illegal Activities

Users will not engage in any activity employing School IT Resources that will be in violation of the laws of Singapore, in particular (but not limited to), the Computer Misuse Act (Cap 50A), Copyright Act (Cap 63), Spam Control Act (Cap 311A) and Undesirable Publications Act (Cap 338). Examples include the following: • •

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Downloading, distribution, sharing or storing of seditious or other materials that is likely to cause feelings of enmity, hatred, ill-will or hostility between different racial or religious groups. Downloading, distribution, sharing or storing of obscene or pornographic materials or other materials depicting sex, horror, crime, cruelty, violence or the consumption of drugs or other intoxicating substances that is likely to be injurious to the public good. Downloading, making copies, distribution or sharing of any copyrighted materials or intellectual property without prior permission from the copyright owner.

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System Integrity Users must not undermine or attempt to undermine the security of the School’s IT Resources in any manner. Users should not tamper with any of the School’s IT Resources that may potentially cause performance degradation, service instability, or compromise operation efficiency, security and fair use of those resources.

Unauthorised Use

Users will not access or attempt to access any IT Resources to which they have not been given access including but not limited to other user’s files or school software. Users will not access or attempt to access any data or communications not intended for them.

Downloading Large Files

Users will not indiscriminately download large files that may potentially consume large amount of network/internet bandwidth and IT Resources resulting in potential degradation of the systems for other users.

Proprietary / Confidential Materials

Users must keep in strict confidence any data which is proprietary and/or confidential to the School and use such data responsibly. Disclosure to any external party is prohibited without prior authorisation in accordance with the School’s policies.

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Users should not reveal their login and/or email passwords to anyone. Passwords should be nontrivial and changed on a regular basis. Users will keep their ID cards secure and report any loss immediately.

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Users will refrain from connecting any computer equipment to any wiring point whether that point is currently in use or not. Users should not share any wireless keys, certificates or passwords they have been given.

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Users may not use or install unlicensed software or programs. Users will not infringe the copyright of any software available over the School network. Users will comply with contractual obligations and terms and conditions of use as stated in any software licenses acquired by the School. Software purchased by the School are Academic Licences. These licences may allow for use at home or other locations on non-School owned computers. Users will discontinue use and un-install all school software from non-School owned computers when they leave the school, or are notified of the termination of the software license agreement.

Email addresses on the School’s HUSKYMAIL system are assigned to all staff and Students from Grade 3 up (Grade 3 Students are restricted to communication within HUSKYMAIL only). Email is used extensively for communications and collaboration within the school community. • • • • • •

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Users will not email or transmit defamatory, threatening or abusive messages or any messages that may be reasonably construed as such. Users will not send annoying, abusive or unwanted messages to others. Users will not send unsolicited mass emails, except for purposes specific to the functions and purposes of the School, or which have been approved by the Head of School. Users will not forward messages containing general appeals or warnings like ‘virus warnings’, ‘request for help’, by mass mail or otherwise. Users will not forge the identity of or impersonate another person in an email. Users will not knowingly transmit by email any harmful or malicious content (e.g. viruses) or any other content or material that may otherwise violate the civil and criminal laws of Singapore. Users will not misuse mailing lists to flood an individual, group or the email system with numerous or large emails.

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The School respects privacy and recognises its critical importance in an academic setting. As such, the School does not, in general, intend nor wish to access Users’ data except in the following limited circumstances: • •

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For identification or diagnosis of systems or security vulnerability and problems in order to preserve the integrity of the IT Resources. Where there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of law or a breach of the School’s policies may have taken place, and such access, inspection or monitoring may produce evidence of such violation or breach. Where specifically allowed or required under the laws of Singapore. In the above situations, the School or its representatives may access all aspects of the IT Resources (excluding User owned computers), without User consent.

Consistent with privacy interests of the Users, School access without the consent of the User will occur only with the approval of the Head of School or General Manager.

USE OF SECURITY SCANNING SYSTEMS Users consent to the School’s use of scanning programs for security purposes at system and network level for computers and systems that are connected to the School’s network. This is to ensure that any computers or systems attached to the network will not become a launching pad for security attacks and jeopardise the IT Resources. System level scanning includes scanning for security vulnerabilities and virus detection on email attachments.

Enforcement Procedures Complaints/Reports Of Alleged Violations Any User who believes that the security of their computer account has been compromised or is aware of a violation of this Policy must report the matter to the Head of IT, who will investigate the allegation and submit a report of the alleged violation of CIS AUP to the respective division Principals and the General Manager for further action.

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Disciplinary Procedures Violations of this Policy will be pursued in accordance with the appropriate disciplinary procedures for Students, faculty and staff. Network Connection and Computer Account In the event that the situation poses an immediate security threat to the IT Resources or other external systems and jeopardises the reputation, properties or other interests of the School, the School may disconnect the User’s computer or any IT equipment from the School’s network or disable their computer account for further pending actions and notify the User accordingly. Legal Liability For Unlawful Use In addition to School disciplinary actions, Users may be subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability or both for unlawful use of any of the IT Resources. Users are reminded that unauthorised access to, modification or interception of computer programmes or data can amount to serious criminal offences under the Computer Misuse Act (Cap 50A) and general law. Channel of Recourse Any User who suspects that the School or its representatives have made unwarranted access to his or her computer systems may feedback his or her concerns to the Head of School and/or General Manager, who will investigate the issue. Indemnity Failure by Users to observe this Policy may result, whether directly or indirectly, in the School being involved in claims and/or suffering damages, losses and expenses. The User will indemnify the School and its officers from any such claims, damages, losses and expenses resulting from the User’s failure to observe any of the provisions of this Policy. Consent To Disclosure of Information In addition, the User must understand that the School will cooperate in any official investigations resulting from any breach of this Policy and may, in its discretion, furnish the relevant authorities/ parties with the relevant information and User’s consent to any such disclosure will be deemed by acceptance of this Policy.

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5.22.3 LAPTOP POLICY

It is mandatory for some Students (2011/2012 - currently Students in Grades 9 to 12) to purchase a laptop computer for use at CIS. Students must purchase a laptop that meets the recommended specifications outlined by CIS. Students in Grades 9 to 12 must have their own laptop computer before the commencement of the school term.

5.22.4 LAPTOP LEARNING PROGRAMME (GRADES 9 TO 12) The benefits of integrating technology with education are clear: utilizing technology in the classroom provides Students with richer learning experiences and teaches Students transferable skills that society has deemed necessary to be successful and competitive in post-secondary education and in the work force. The Canadian International School, acknowledging the need and benefits of providing Students with opportunities to use current technologies, implements an innovative approach to teaching and learning with the use of laptop computers. At CIS, our goals for the Laptop Learning Programme are to: • • • • •

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Enhance classroom activities and the curriculum by integrating technology to provide rich and meaningful learning experiences. Teach and refine technology skills that will provide greater success in their future endeavours. Use technology to become more efficient and productive workers. Provide an environment in which technology is ubiquitous and the use of computers routine. Promote the healthy, safe and ethical use of technology.

LAPTOP MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED With technology forming an ever-increasing part of the global economy, technology skills are a prerequisite for future success. Integrated curriculum is at the heart of the CIS programme. By teaching concepts across subject areas, Students gain increased understanding of the subject matter and develop a sense of the relationships between various disciplines.

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LAKESIDE – GRADES 9 TO 12 All CIS Students in Grade 9 to 12 must have their own laptop computer at school every day. We strongly recommend that you purchase a MacBook given that the school will be transitioning to a Mac Platform over the next few years. If you have any further questions, please contact Martin Laidlaw, Head of Technology at CIS at martin.laidlaw@cis.edu.sg. REQUIRED MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS: RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS: 2GHz+ CPU 80GB HD 2 GB RAM DVD COMBO DRIVE WIRELESS NETWORK A/G/N 64MB VIDEO RAM MIN 10” LCD ENGLISH Operating System Self-Updating Anti-Virus Software English System Restore DVD/CDs Removable/External Storage Device for Backup Singapore Warranty Coverage

Dual Core 2GHz+ CPU 160+GB HD 128+MB VIDEO RAM FIREWIRE MULTI CARD READER DVD SUPER MULTI BUILT-IN WEB CAM/MICROPHONE 3 Year Next Business Day International Warranty COMPLETE COVERAGE Warranty Windows OS Extra Battery

TANJONG KATONG – GRADES 9 and 10 NOTE: Students entering Grade 9 or new Students entering Grade 10 at the Tanjong Katong Campus in the 2011/2012 school year will require a Mac laptop running MAC OS X and the following minimum specifications:

REQUIRED MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS: 2GHz+ CPU 128GB HD 2 GB RAM DVD COMBO DRIVE (external is acceptable) WIRELESS NETWORK N MIN 13” LCD ENGLISH Operating System Self-Updating Anti-Virus Software English System Restore DVD/CDs Removable/External Storage Device for Backup (64Gb Thumb Drive and/or 2.5” External Hard Drive) Singapore Warranty Coverage

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5.23 COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATION: Communication between home and school is critical to our children’s safety and is an important support for their learning. You can expect to receive the following communications from CIS:

FROM YOUR TEACHER:

Each week, parents will receive a weekly curriculum update via email from their child’s Teacher/Teacher Advisor. Parents can expect this update to include information about UOIs, what Students are learning in class, what to study for exams (Grades 8 onwards), etc.

FROM THE SCHOOL:

The Week-at-a-Glance (WAG) weekly e-bulletin is sent each Friday. The WAG contains news about school wide, campus wide, and in some instances, grade wide updates. If you are not receiving the Week-at-a-Glance, please contact the Communications Department at communications@cis.edu.sg.

OTHER SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDE: • • • •

The Husky Herald: a bi-monthly school wide magazine. Parent Advisories: critical information or announcements from the CEO and/or the Head of School. E-brief Announcements: reminders or invitations to school events. PTA Information: (in the PTA section of the website and in the Week-at -a-Glance).

As we are working to be an environmentally friendly school, we strive to keep our communication paper free whenever possible. Parents are advised that there are known issues with parents receiving communication to “hanmail” and “naver” email addresses. We strongly suggest that you set up an alternative email to ensure that our communications reach you. If you have questions, please contact the Communications Department at communications@cis.edu.sg.

5.24 STUDENT ABSENCE NOTIFICATION If you need to inform the school that your child will be absent, please contact:

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ELEMENTARY (ECE TO GRADE 3) Ms. Siti Norbaya (siti.norbaya@cis.edu.sg) in the Elementary School Office, phone: 6469 4562. MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 4 TO 8) Ms. Winnie Kwek or Ms. Suzi Tan (middleschool@cis.edu.sg) in the Middle School Office, phone: 6875 1519. HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9 to 12) Ms. Siti Nooresza (siti.nooresza@cis.edu.sg) in the High School Office, phone: 6323 0208. (Phone: 6664 1233 from 31 October 2011) TANJONG KATONG ECE to Grade 10 Ms. Florence Ng (florence.ng@cis.edu.sg) or Ms.Marijo Rebosura (marijo. rebosura@huskymail.cis.edu.sg) in the Main Office, phone: 6345 1573.

5.25 MODE OF NOTIFICATION Any changes in CIS’ admission guidelines, rules, regulations, policies or codes of conduct will be brought to the Student’s attention via CIS’ e-bulletins and updated on CIS’ website. It is the responsibility of the Student to read CIS’ weekly e-bulletins.

5.26 CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP / MANAGEMENT CIS shall inform the Student in the event of any: • •

Change in the ownership of CIS; and/or Change in key management of CIS such as a change in Directors, Partners or members of CIS’ Committee of Management who has control or Management of CIS and top Management Personnel i.e. inclusive of the CEO, Principal or officers who are appointed to manage CIS’ day-to-day operations.

CIS shall inform the Student of such changes as soon as practicable, and in any event no later than fourteen (14) days after the change has been effected.

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5.27 CHANGE IN CONTACT DETAILS – PHONE, EMAIL, RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS The School has a central database with all Student information. Please notify the Admissions Office as soon as possible regarding changes/additions to home, office, emergency phone numbers, addresses (postal and email) and other relevant information. Alternatively, parents/legal guardians can complete an online change of contact details request form via the school website. This can be found in the Parent Resources section (go to Parent Resources and select Change of Contact Details). Applicable changes will be shared with teachers, and other departments. This information is vital to ensure ongoing and prompt correspondence with parents. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the commencement procedures for the new school year, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Department at admissions@cis.edu.sg.

5.28 PRIMARY CONTACT’S RESPONSIBILITIES Every international Student is required to provide the particulars of his/her Legal Guardian to the school for contact purposes. The Legal Guardian should be an adult to whom the Student’s custody and care has been delegated by deed or court order. The Student is required to report any change in guardianship to the school immediately. If the Student does not speak English or is not literate in English, then an English speaking Primary Contact (“Primary Contact”) who is literate in English and is above eighteen (18) years old should be appointed by the Student, Parent or Legal Guardian for the purpose of school communications. CIS shall be entitled to assume that any instruction, consent or any other communications made by the Primary Contact is expressly authorized by the Student and/or the Student’s Parent or Legal Guardian and hold CIS harmless in respect of any action or omission taken by CIS on the instructions of the Primary Contact. The Primary Contact shall at all times be responsible for: 1.

Explaining (and will be deemed to have explained) the contents of the Application for Admission, the Student Contract, the terms found in the Parent Handbook and CIS’ Rules and Regulations, Policies and Codes of Conduct to the Student;

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Reading and explaining to the Student CIS’ weekly e-bulletins or any other e-notifications sent; Ensuring that the Student updates CIS of: i. any change in contact details (including but not limited to, email address, phone number/s and home/correspondence address) and ii. any change in the Student’s residency status and/or citizenship.

5.29 CONFIDENTIALITY The Student consents that CIS, its officers and staff may obtain, hold, use and communicate, on a “need-to-know” basis, confidential information which, in their opinion, is material to the safety and welfare of the Student. The Student consents to CIS communicating with any other school which the Student has attended, or currently attends or which the Student should attend, about any matter concerning the Student or about payment of fees, whether or not the information being passed on is also held in machine readable form. The confidentiality obligation of the School shall not apply to: (a) any information which becomes generally known to the public; (b) any information which is, at the time of disclosure, legally in the possession of the CIS; or (c) any information which is required to be disclosed pursuant to any applicable legal requirement or legal process issued by any court or any competent government authority or rules or regulations or policies of any relevant regulatory body.

5.30 STUDENT AGENDA All Students in ECE to Grade 8 will receive an Agenda at the beginning of the school year or when they start school. Students should use the Agenda to record and plan homework (as appropriate for their age and grade), and maintain and update other important organisational information

5.31 YEARBOOKS Each year, every Student will receive a copy of the Canadian International School Yearbook in June. If a Student has left and the parent requests a Yearbook to be posted to their home address, postage will be payable. The Finance Department will be able to advise the actual postage cost.

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Additional copies of the Yearbook can be purchased at a cost of S$50.00 from the Main Office on campus. Additional copies are only available until sold out.

5.32 FEEDBACK AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION 5.32.1

FEEDBACK, COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES CIS aims to provide a high standard and quality of service in respect to its programmes of study, services and facilities. As part of its commitment to enhancing student/parent/external parties’ experiences, this procedure has been established to deal with complaints from students, parents and the general public. Obviously there are many forms of feedback in a school environment and we embrace the open door policy and school culture that has always been typical at CIS. CIS recognises that complaints may provide useful feedback which, where appropriate, will be used to improve its services and facilities. In addition, we look upon feedback as a learning opportunity in keeping with our commitment to continuous selfimprovement. For feedback/complaints and or grievances, we have implemented a formal Feedback and Grievance Procedure. Official feedback, complaints and/or formal grievances can be submitted to feedback@cis.edu.sg, or via the online feedback form which is available on the School website (www.cis.edu.sg) under the Feedback and Dispute Resolution Tab.

5.32.1.1 PROCEDURE TO LODGE FEEDBACK COMPLAINTS/ GRIEVANCES 1.

Students/Parents who have feedback or a complaint should raise the issue as soon as possible.

Feedback and complaints can be provided via the following methods; • •

Via email to the respective staff member. By completing and submitting the Customer Feedback Form via suggestion box. (Suggestion boxes are in the Main Office of each campus.)

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Via email to feedback@cis.edu.sg. Via the online feedback form on the school website (under the Feedback and Dispute Resolution tab). By speaking to any of our staff.

All feedback/complaints will be dealt with in confidence.

5.32.1.2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RESPONSE 1.

The School will provide a written or verbal acknowledgement within two (2) working days of receipt of the feedback/ complaint.

The School will respond with: (a) Specific action/information to resolve the matter. (b) Dismissal of the complaint in which case reasons will be given to the Student in writing.

The School aims to resolve all complaints/grievances within twenty-one (21) working days.

All feedback, general complaints and grievances will be recorded and filed for internal review purposes.

5.32.1.3 IMPORTANT NOTE The Feedback and Complaints Procedure does not cover the Appeal of Academic Grades, for which a separate procedure exists.

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DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY

5.32.2.1 RATIONALE It is the school’s policy to try to reach a fair and amicable solution (that is, a solution is found to address the grievance that is fair and acceptable to both parties: the aggrieved party and the School) to any grievances lodged with the School. At CIS, we value a culture of open and honest communication. We encourage all community stakeholders with feedback to address their concerns directly with the party involved.

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5.32.2.2 PROCEDURES / GUIDELINES 1.

The aggrieved party must submit the grievance in writing to the school.

The grievance is to be escalated to the Principal or Head of Department by the receiving party. The Principal/Head of Department is to acknowledge receipt of the grievance within 2 working days.

The Principal/Head of Department to investigate the case to determine if complaint/grievance is justified. Investigation of the case will be completed within 7 days.

If the complaint/grievance is justified, the Principal/Head of Department will offer a solution to the aggrieved party. Cases of a serious nature can proceed directly to step 6.

If the aggrieved party accepts the solution, no further action will be pursued except to record and file the grievance and solution in the official log.

If the aggrieved party declines the solution, the grievance will be referred to the Management Team who will review the case and offer a second solution. These steps will be completed within 14 days and complainants shall be kept informed of the status at each step.

If the aggrieved party still refuses to accept the second solution and before the maximum of 21 days, the school will propose to the CEO that the matter be resolved through the Dispute Resolution Scheme of the Council for Private Education. Upon approval from the CEO, the case will be forwarded to the Student Services Centre of the CPE whose officers will review the complaints and provide the appropriate advice.

The Grievance Procedure is shown below:

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5.32.2.3 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FLOWCHART

Formal feedback is lodged

Principal/Head of Department (HOD) to acknowledge complaint. For Complaints/ Grievances

For feedback

School will respond to complaint

Grievance is justified?

Yes Principal/HOD will offer a solution

Yes Complainee accepts

No Management Team input needed

Alternate solutions offered

Complainee accepts

Yes A

No CEO reviews actions and approve any referral to CPE Student Services

School refers matter to CPE Student Services Centre

All feedback and complaints are recorded and filed for internal review purpose.

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5.34 BANNED OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES The Canadian International School is concerned with the wellbeing of all Students and recognises that drug use is a serious offense under Singapore Law. The banned or controlled substances policy at CIS endeavours to operate within the law of Singapore at all times and protect its Students while they are under the care and jurisdiction of the school.

5.34.1

BANNED OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES POLICY CIS has a zero tolerance for possession, use, or trafficking of controlled substances by Students. Any Student enrolled at CIS who is found to be in possession of, using, or selling illegal drugs or controlled substances will be expelled or suspended (whichever is appropriate). Controlled substances are as defined in Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap 185). CIS requires all Students in Grade 9 to 12 to provide a sample of hair for drug testing from time to time and all Students shall be required to sign the “Consent Form for Specimen for a Hair Test” annexed as Schedule 5 in the Student Contract as a prerequisite for admission to CIS. If the results from a laboratory test conclusively show that the Student had used any form of Controlled substance, the Student will either be expelled or suspended (whichever appropriate). Refusal to provide a hair sample for laboratory analysis will result in immediate expulsion. Students who are expelled due to a positive drug test will not be considered for re-admission into CIS. In enforcing CIS’ policy on drug abuse, CIS shall, at its absolute discretion, be allowed to search the Student’s possessions and/or lockers and to report to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

5.35 USE OF STUDENT WORK / PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS Parents agree to CIS using Students’ work, photographs or videos of the Student, and other materials for purposes such as publicising or promoting CIS and its Students’ accomplishments. For Students attending the IB Programme, the Students shall be required to sign the IB Consent Form.

5.36 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMMES A Student enrolled in the Early Childhood Education and Kindergarten programmes must be completely toilet trained and be able to independently look after his/her own toileting. Each August, Early Childhood and Kindergarten children begin classes with a “Staggered Entry” procedure.

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5.37 AFTER SCHOOL HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS No Student is permitted on CIS’ premises on non-school days, or to remain on CIS’ premises after dismissal. The only exception is when, with the permission of the School Principal, the school grounds are the venue for school or sporting events or Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs), and at which one or more teacher(s) who are employed directly by the school is/are present and supervising the activity. CIS will not be liable for any injury to Students or any loss or damage to Student’s personal belongings or any unforeseen damages, losses, injuries or circumstances that may result from the Student remaining in CIS after school hours or as a result of Student’s presence on non-school days outside of the permitted exception referred to above.

5.38 LIABILITY AND INSURANCES CIS shall not be held liable for accidental injury or loss of property. CIS is not responsible for the Student’s personal property in CIS campuses or on the way to or from CIS or on any CIS sponsored activity.

5.39 NOTICE Any notice, request, demand, explanations, advisories or other communication may be in writing delivered personally or by first class prepaid letter, facsimile transmission, emails, instantaneous electronic messaging systems (such as Skype, MSN or Yahoo Messenger) or other means of telecommunications in written form and shall deemed to have been received, subject as otherwise provided in this Agreement, in the case of a letter, when delivered personally or three (3) days after it has been put in to the post and, in the case of emails, facsimile transmission, instantaneous electronic messaging systems or other means of telecommunication in written form, at the time of despatch (provided that if the date of despatch is not a business day in the country of the addressee or if the time of despatch is after the close of business in the country of the addressee it shall be deemed to have been received at the opening of business on the next business day).

5.40 SEVERABILITY OF PROVISION

If any provision hereunder or part thereof is rendered void, illegal or unenforceable by any legislation to which it is subject, it shall be rendered void, illegal or unenforceable to that extent and it shall in no way affect or prejudice the enforceability of the remainder of such provision or the other provisions hereunder.

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5.41 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS The terms hereunder shall be binding upon, and ensure for the benefit of, the successors, personal representatives and permitted assigns of the parties PROVIDED THAT neither CIS nor the Student shall be entitled to assign its rights and/or obligations without the prior written consent of the other party. In addition, CIS shall not be entitled to assign its rights and/or obligations without the prior consent of the Council of Private Education, irrespective of any consent or waiver by the Student.

5.42 GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION The General Terms and Conditions shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore and parties hereby agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Singapore Courts.

5.43 FORCE MAJEURE In the event that any party shall be rendered unable to carry out the whole or any part of its obligations for any reason beyond the control of that party, including but not limited to acts of God, force majeure, strikes, war, riot and any other causes of such nature, then the performance of the obligations hereunder of that party or all the parties as the case may be and as they are affected by such cause shall be excused during the continuance of any inability so caused, but such inability shall as far as possible be remedied with all reasonable despatch. For the avoidance of doubt, this Clause shall not apply to cases where: Â

A. B.

CIS is declared to be insolvent and/or a winding-up order made or bankruptcy issued by the Singapore Court against CIS; and The relevant authority(ies) issue(s) an order to cease and/or terminate the operations of CIS, or the happening of anything of a similar nature under the laws of Singapore.

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SECTION 6: FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND RELATED POLICIES 6.1 INTER-CAMPUS TRANSFER All requests for inter-campus transfers for the subsequent school year must be submitted in writing to the Admissions Department at admissions@cis. edu.sg by 1 March (or the first school day if 1 March is not a school day) of each year. All inter-campus requests are subject to CIS admissions criteria and the availability of places. Students will be notified of the outcome of their requests by 30 April of each school year. Inter-campuses transfers shall not be in any way construed as withdrawals or deemed withdrawals.

6.2 REFUND / TRANSFER / WITHDRAWAL POLICY – FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED ON OR AFTER 21 DECEMBER, 2009 6.2.1

NOTIFICATION AND ARRANGEMENT CIS shall inform the Student immediately within three (3) working days if: i.

It fails to commence the Course on the Course Commencement Date; ii. It terminates the Course prior to the Course Commencement Date; iii. It fails to complete the Course by the Course Completion Date; iv. It terminates the Course prior to Course Completion Date; v. It is of the view that the Student is not suitable for admission into CIS; vi. The Student’s Pass application is rejected by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA); vii. The Student fails to obtain any approvals from any other governmental organizations including but not limited to the Ministry of Education (MOE), thus rendering the Student being unable to attend CIS or unable to continue to attend CIS; or viii. The Student is expelled from CIS for a serious breach of any of CIS’ rules or regulations, CIS shall, within seven (7) working days of notifying the Student in writing of above circumstances provide the Student with information and details of the alternative confirmed course arrangement, or, any other arrangements to the best of CIS’ ability that will allow the Student to make a timely and appropriate decision on the alternative arrangements.

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WITHDRAWALS FOR CAUSE Subject to Force Majeure events, the Student shall be entitled to withdraw by giving written notice to CIS of his/her intention to do so if the withdrawal is related to any of the circumstances set out in Clause 6.2.1 (i) to (iv). For circumstances set out in Clause 6.2.1 (v) to (viii), CIS shall be entitled to require the Student to withdraw by giving the Student 24 hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; written notice.

6.2.3

REFUNDS FOR WITHDRAWAL FOR CAUSE 6.2.3.1

For circumstances under Clause 6.2.1 (i) to (iv), CIS shall, within seven (7) working days after notifying the Student, refund to the Student the entire : i. ii. iii. iv. v.

6.2.3.2

Confirmation Fee; Tuition Fee; B&F Fee; Support Programme Fees, if applicable; and Physical Education Uniform Fees, if applicable.

For circumstances under Clause 6.2.1 (v) to (vii), the refund policy is as follows : i.

If the Student is a new applicant and the Course has not commenced, CIS shall, within seven (7) working days after notifying the Student, refund to the Student the full Confirmation Fee, Tuition Fee, B&F Fee, Support Programme Fees (if applicable) and Physical Uniform Fees (if applicable);

ii.

If the Student is a new applicant and the Course has commenced, CIS shall, within seven (7) working days after notifying the Student, refund to the Student any unconsumed Tuition Fee, B&F Fee and Support Programme Fees (if applicable);

iii.

If the Student is a returning Student and the Course has not commenced, CIS shall, within seven (7) working days after notifying the Student, refund to the Student the full Tuition Fee, B&F Fee and Support Programme Fees (if applicable); or

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If the Student is a returning Student and the Course has commenced, CIS shall, within seven (7) working days after notifying the Student, refund to the Student any unconsumed Tuition Fee, B&F Fee and Support Programme Fees (if applicable).

For circumstances under Clause 6.2.1 (viii), the Student shall not be entitled to any refunds whatsoever.

6.2.4

CIS shall also, as soon as practicable, in any event no later than seven (7) working days upon either receiving the Student’s written notice or issuance of written notice requiring the Student to withdraw pursuant to Clause 6.2.2, refund to the Student the amounts as stated in Clause 6.2.3.

6.2.5

REFUNDS FOR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT CAUSE Where the Student withdraws from the Course for any reason other than those set out in Clause 6.2.2, or Force Majeure events (as described in the Student Contract), CIS shall within seven (7) working days after the date of withdrawal (as set out in the withdrawal notice) refund to the Student the following sums (less any applicable bank administrative charges properly paid/ payable): % of the aggregate Tuition Fee, B&F Fee and Support Programme Fees (if applicable) paid as per the Contract

If Student’s written notice of withdrawal is received within the following commencement dates for each semester

75%

60 calendar days or more before the commencement date of each semester

25%

Less than 60 calendar days before the commencement date of each semester

10%

1 – 7 calendar days after the commencement date of each semester

8 or more calendar days after the commencement date of each semester

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6.2.6

COOLING OFF PERIOD There shall be a cooling-off period of 7 working days after the signing of the Student Contract. Within these 7 days, and regardless of whether the Course Commencement Date has passed, the Student can withdraw from CIS as per the procedure set out in Clause 6.2.9 and receive 100% of the Confirmation Fees, Tuition Fees, B&F Fees, Support Programme Fees (if applicable), and Physical Education Uniform Fees (if applicable), (less the Physical Education Uniform Fees and any Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and Support Programme Fees consumed by the Student if the withdrawal date is later than the Course Commencement Date and any applicable bank administrative charges properly paid/payable). Any dispute in respect of how much the amount of Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and Support Programme Fees that have been consumed pursuant to this clause shall be referred to mediation at the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) or Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) through the CPE Student Services Centre. The decision of the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) or Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) shall be final and binding on all parties. CIS brings your attention to the Student’s Rights to Cancel Contract Notice in Schedule 4.1 of the Student Contract as notification to you of your rights under the cooling-off period, and you are required to give CIS your written acknowledgement of the said Notice to signify that Schedule 4.1 has been brought to your notice. In the event that the Notice in Schedule 4.1 has not been brought to your attention, the cooling-off period of 7 working days shall only commence from the date that Notice in Schedule 4.1 has been brought to your notice, and you have acknowledged the same in writing. You shall have the right to withdraw from the Course and receive a refund as stated in this Clause 6.2.6 any time before the Notice in Schedule 4.1 has been brought to your attention. The withdrawal

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procedure shall be in accordance with Clause 6.2.9. This Clause 6.2.6 takes precedence over CIS’ refund policy stated in Clause 6.2.5.

6.2.7

DEEMED WITHDRAWAL The Student agrees that his transfer from one course to another course shall NOT, for the purposes of this Refund Policy, be deemed to be a withdrawal from the Course and the provisions of Refunds for Withdrawal Without Cause shall not apply in such transfer.

6.2.8

TRANSFER / WITHDRAWAL POLICY CHANGE OF COURSE The School will allow students to transfer from a course X to course Y in the following circumstances: i.

ii.

Grade 11 Students who meet the necessary school criteria may transfer between the 2 courses on offer from Grade 11 and 12 i.e. International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) and Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The School assesses that the Student is more suited, both academically and emotionally, for enrolment in another course offered by the School.

In both instances above, the Student agrees that this transfer from one course to another course shall NOT, for the purpose of the Refund Policy, be deemed a withdrawal from the Course and the provisions of Refunds for Withdrawal Without Cause shall not apply in such transfer. If a Student does not agree to point 2 and subsequently withdraws, the withdrawal will be deemed as a Withdrawal Without Cause. In the event of a change of course as mentioned above, a Supplemental Contract shall be executed between CIS and the Student to reflect the change of course and fees where applicable. All the other terms and conditions in the Contract remain unchanged.

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WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE The Student may withdraw from CIS by submitting a duly signed hardcopy withdrawal notice in the format as set out in Schedule 4 (of the Student Contract) or by submitting an online withdrawal. The online notice of withdrawal can be submitted directly online at the School’s official website. In addition, the withdrawal notice can also be found on the School’s official website. In the event the withdrawal is not in the prescribed format, CIS shall at its absolute discretion have the right to reject any such withdrawals.

6.2.10

6.3 REFUND / TRANSFER / WITHDRAWAL POLICY: FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED PRIOR TO 21 DECEMBER, 2009 6.3.1

NOTIFICATION AND ARRANGEMENT CIS shall inform the Student immediately within three (3) working days if: i.

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viii. The Student is expelled from CIS for a serious breach of any of CIS’ rules or regulations,

CIS shall, within seven (7) working days of notifying the Student in writing of above circumstances provide the Student with information and details of the alternative confirmed course arrangement, or, any other arrangements to the best of CIS’ ability that will allow the Student to make a timely and appropriate decision on the alternative arrangements.

6.3.2

WITHDRAWALS FOR CAUSE Subject to Force Majeure events, the Student shall be entitled to withdraw by giving written notice to CIS of his/her intention to do so if the withdrawal is related to any of the circumstances set out in Clause 6.3.1 (i) to (iv). For circumstances set out in Clause 6.3.1 (v) to (viii), CIS shall be entitled to require the Student to withdraw by giving the Student 24 hour’s written notice.

6.3.3

REFUNDS FOR WITHDRAWALS FOR CAUSE For circumstances under 6.3.1 (i) to (iv), CIS shall, within seven (7) working days after notifying the Student, refund to the Student the entire: • • • •

Refundable Family Deposit Tuition Fee Building and Facility Fee Fees paid for Support Programmes, if applicable.

6.3.3.1 For circumstances under 6.3.1 (v), (vi) and (vii), the refund policy is as follows: i.

If the Student is a returning Student and the Course has not commenced, CIS shall, within seven (7) working days after notifying the Student, refund to the Student the Refundable Family Deposit, the full Tuition Fee, B&F Fee and fees paid for Support Programmes, if applicable; or

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If the Student is a returning Student and the Course has commenced, CIS shall, within seven (7) working days after notifying the Student, refund to the Student the Refundable Family Deposit and any unconsumed Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and fees paid for Support Programmes, if applicable.

6.3.3.2 For circumstances under 6.3.1 (viii), the Student shall not be entitled to any refund of Tuition Fees, B& F Fees, and fees paid for Support Programmes (if applicable) whatsoever. The Family Deposit will be refunded in full.

6.3.4

REFUNDS FOR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT CAUSE TUITION FEES, B&F FEES, SUPPORT PROGRAMME FEES 6.3.4.1

Where the Student withdraws from the Course for any reason other than those set out in Clause 6.3.1, CIS shall within seven (7) working days after the date of withdrawal (as set out in the withdrawal notice) refund to the Student the following sums (less any applicable bank administrative charges properly paid/payable):

% of the aggregate Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and Support Programme Fees paid as per the Contract 100% 0%

6.3.5

If Student’s written notice of withdrawal is received within the following commencement dates for each semester At any point before the commencement date of each semester On or after the commencement date of each semester

REFUNDS FOR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT CAUSE – FAMILY DEPOSIT Students enrolled at CIS prior to 21 December, 2009 who have a refundable Family Deposit on account with the school must comply with the withdrawal deadline and procedures mentioned below.

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If there are no fees outstanding, School property (such as library books) has been returned, and the Student has not caused damage to School property at the time of exit, the deposit will be refunded in accordance with the Refund Policy if a written notice for withdrawal in the prescribed form is submitted to Admissions. Please note that a withdrawal notice is not confirmed until the Admissions Department has received the fully completed CIS Withdrawal Notice form, and an acknowledgement of receipt has been received by the parent that such notice has been received. No other confirmation - written or otherwise - will suffice.

6.3.5.1 100% REFUND: The deposit will be refunded in full if a written notice for withdrawal in the prescribed form is submitted to Admissions (admissions@cis.edu.sg) in accordance with the prescribed withdrawal deadlines** mentioned below: A.

No later than 1* April should the Student leave between 1 May and the last day of the second semester of any School Year (both dates inclusive) or is not returning in the new school year; B. No later than 1* December should the Student not be returning after December break or is not returning for the second semester; C. Not less than one (1) month before the last day of regular school attendance should the Student leave at any other time of the year other than as specified in point (A) or (B) above. * If the 1st of April and 1st of December of any academic year is not a school day, the deadline will be the next school day. ** Withdrawal Deadlines will be reviewed on an annual basis. Students/Parents will be advised well in advance of any changes.

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6.3.6

If a Student is withdrawn after admission, and the withdrawal notice has not been received by the respective deadline, that Student will forfeit 50% of his applicable Family Deposit. Where two or more children from one family are withdrawn, and the withdrawal notice has not been received by the respective deadline, the entire (i.e. 100%) Family Deposit will be forfeited.

DEEMED WITHDRAWAL The Student agrees that his transfer from one course to another course shall not, for the purposes of this Refund Policy, be deemed to be a withdrawal from the Course and the provisions of Refunds for Withdrawal Without Cause shall not apply in such transfer.

6.3.7

TRANSFER / WITHDRAWAL POLICY CHANGE OF COURSE

The School will allow students to transfer from a course X to course Y in the following circumstances: i.

ii.

In both instances above, the Student agrees that this transfer from one course to another course shall NOT, for the purpose of this Refund Policy, be deemed a withdrawal from the Course and the provisions of the Refunds for Withdrawal Without Cause shall not apply in such transfer. If a Student does not agree to 6.3.7 point 2 and subsequently withdraws, the withdrawal will be deemed as a Withdrawal Without Cause.

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WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE The Student may withdraw from CIS by submitting a duly signed hardcopy withdrawal notice or by submitting an online withdrawal. The online notice of withdrawal can be submitted directly online at the School’s official website. In addition, the withdrawal notice can also be found on the School’s official website. In the event the withdrawal is not in the prescribed format, CIS shall at its absolute discretion have the right to reject any such withdrawals.

6.3.9

EXIT PROCEDURE All students who withdraw from CIS must submit a fully completed Student Exit Form to the Finance Department in the Student’s final week at CIS. If a Student Exit Form is not completed, the Refundable Deposit and/or Transcripts will not be released. Upon receipt of the duly completed Student Exit form, CIS shall, within seven (7) working days after notifying the Student, refund to the Student the applicable refund amount.

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6.4 PAYMENT OF FEES 6.4.1

TUITION FEES All Tuition Fees must be paid before the commencement of each semester and by the due date set out below. Any refund of the Tuition Fee is subject to CIS’ Refund Policy. The 2011/2012 school year fee schedule is as follows:

Tuition Fees

Per Semester

Early Childhood Education

S$4,870.00

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3

S$9,739.00

Grade 4 to Grade 6

S$11,360.00

Grade 7 to Grade 12

S$12,795.00

Grade 11 and 12 (IB Diploma students)

6.4.2

S$13,105.00

Payment Due Dates Semester 1: 15 May 2011 Semester 2: 30 Oct 2011 Semester 1: 15 May 2011 Semester 2: 30 Oct 2011 Semester 1: 15 May 2011 Semester 2: 30 Oct 2011 Semester 1: 15 May 2011 Semester 2: 30 Oct 2011 Semester 1: 15 May 2011 Semester 2: 30 Oct 2011

Annual Fees S$9,740.00

S$19,478.00

S$22,720.00

S$25,590.00

S$26,210.00

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benefit to, any particular Student or generation of Students, and does not imply any proprietary or vested interest or control by any Student or his family or any generation of Students over CIS’ present or future campuses, or in respect of CIS’ schedule or plan for maintenance or improvements of its existing campuses and facilities or its new CIS Lakeside Campus at Jurong West. CIS makes no representation or warranty with respect to any program of upgrading or improvement of its existing campuses or in respect of its new CIS Lakeside Campus at Jurong West. The B&F Fee is invoiced before the start of each semester. Any refund of the B&F Fee is subject to CIS’ Refund Policy. The Building and Facility Fee Schedule for the 2011/2012 school year is as follows:

B&F Fee Early Childhood Education Students Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 Students

6.4.3

Payment Due Dates

Per Semester

Annual Fees

S$588.50

Semester 1: 15 May 2011 Semester 2: 30 Oct 2011

S$1,177.00

Semester 1: 15 May 2011 Semester 2: 30 Oct 2011

S$2,354.00

FEES FOR SUPPORT APPLICABLE)

PROGRAMMES

(WHERE

The fee schedule for Support Programmes, where applicable, is set out below. Support Programme Fees will be invoiced separately and are payable within 30 days from date of invoice. Any refund of the Support Programme Fee is subject to CIS’ Refund Policy. Support Programmes English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) Academic Resource programme

Per Semester

Annual Fees

S$1,070.00

S$2,140.00

S$1,605.00

S$3,210.00

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6.4.4

LATE PAYMENT CIS will impose a late payment fee on any school fee payments that are not received by the due date/date indicated on invoices as per the schedule that follows. This policy will come into effect for Semester 2 of the 2011/2012 school year.

No. of Days Payment is Overdue 1 - 30 days overdue 31 - 60 days overdue 61 days or more overdue

6.4.5

% Chargeable 2% on all outstanding fees 4% on all outstanding fees 5% on all outstanding fees

MODES OF PAYMENT 6.4.5.1 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Payments can be made directly to our Finance Department officers at the Main Office on each campus. An official receipt will be issued upon receipt of payment. Payments can be made between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

6.4.5.2 PAYMENT MODES By Cheque: Cheques must be made payable to “Canadian International School Pte Ltd”. By Cash: Cash payments can be made to the School at the Finance Department during office hours. By Credit Card/Debit Card: The School accepts payment by MasterCard or Visa (both credit card and debit card), however a 3% transaction fee is charged to the payer for credit card and debit card transactions.

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By Telegraphic Transfer/Wire: Account Name: Bank Name: Bank Code: Branch Number: Branch Address: Account Number: Swift Code:

Canadian International School Pte Ltd DBS Bank Ltd 7171 003 Shenton Way (Main Branch) 6 Shenton Way DBS Building, Tower 2, #01-08 Singapore 068809 003-911980-1 DBSSSGSG

All remittance fees and charges must be borne by the payer.

6.5 MISCELLANEOUS FEES Save for “Excursion Week” expenses, the following are non-mandatory miscellaneous expenses which may be required for successful participation in the Course. Item Field Trips Excursion Week Programme (Grades 4 to 12) Note: Participation in Excursion Week is a mandatory requirement of the relevant grade level overall course – the cost of this program will be invoiced to participating Students no more than two (2) months before the commencement of Excursion Week. Additional Copies of Yearbooks (first copy is provided free of charge to students) Copies of Transcripts (existing students) Postage (for yearbooks, transcripts, etc) School Cap (Sizes: S, M, L) School Hat (Sizes: S, M, L) Canteen Meal Coupons (per book)

Price / Price Range S$3.00 to S$100.00

S$400.00 to S$3,500.00

S$50.00 each S$5.00 each S$2.00 to S$50.00 (depends on geographic location) S$15.00 S$15.00 S$17.50 to S$162.50

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Food and Beverages (from CIS Canteen) Replacement ID Cards (Parents and Students) Lost or Damaged Textbooks (initial copies of Text Books are provided free of charge) Lost or Damaged Library Books Internal ECAs (fees for goods used/services provided, trips or certification programs, etc.) Enrolment in ECAs is not compulsory. CIS Book Bags Scientific Calculators Stationery Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) Test Fee Photocopying Locks (for Lockers) Replacement Agendas (each student is issued with the first agenda free of charge)

S$1.00 to S$10.00 per item S$20.00 Price will depend on book value Price will depend on book value S$2.00 to S$800.00 S$5.00 S$210.00 S$0.50 to S$15.00 S$140.00 Free for the first 5 pages and then S$0.10 a page (A4) S$12.00 S$10.00

6.6 GST All fees quoted are in Singapore Dollars (S$) and are inclusive of 7% Goods and Services Tax. In the event the rate of GST changes, all fees will be recalculated to reflect the said change.

6.7 PRO-RATING OF FEES Pro-rating of Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and Support Program Fees (if applicable) will only be allowed in respect of the next academic semester, provided a written notice stating this request has been submitted to CIS no later than 15 May for Semester 1 or 15 October for Semester 2. If a shorter notice is served, pro-rating of Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and Support Program Fees (if applicable) will not be allowed. In any case, CIS reserves the sole and absolute right to deny any request for pro-rating of Tuition Fees, B&F Fees, and Support Program Fees (if applicable) where a vacancy will result at the grade level concerned.

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New Students commencing classes midway through a semester shall be entitled to have their Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and Support Program Fees (if applicable) pro-rated by month. New Students commencing classes midmonth will therefore be required to pay Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and Support Program Fees (if applicable) for the entire month.

6.8 OFFER OF PLACEMENTS / DEFERMENT

6.8.1

Offer of Placements – New Applications i.

ii.

If an application has been submitted to CIS, and a position has been offered and accepted by the Student, it is possible to change the commencement date as stated in the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) as long as it is within a 2-year period of the original commencement date. Both the Application Fee and the Confirmation Fee must be paid in full and the Student Contract has to be signed to confirm the Student’s placement at CIS before CIS will grant the change of intended commencement date. If the Student does not start at CIS in the 2-year period, the student contract shall be deemed terminated and all fees paid will be non-refundable. If the Student has not started school by the end of the 2 year period, their name will be removed from our register and the Student Contract will be deemed terminated. Should the Student wish to reapply, a new application with the relevant Application Fee must be submitted. The Student will be subject to the applicable enrolment conditions at the time of the second application.

iii. If the Student starts school within the stipulated timeframe, the Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and Support Program Fees (if applicable) will be billed at the prevailing rate at the time of entry to CIS.

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Offer of Placements / Deferment – Returning Students i.

ii.

If a returning CIS Student submits an application and the intended commencement date at CIS is less than two years after the date of withdrawal, the Application Fee will be waived. If the Student is offered a place at CIS and the date of commencement is less than two years from the original date of withdrawal, the Confirmation Fee will be waived. Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and Support Program Fees (if applicable) will be billed at the prevailing rate at the time of entry to CIS. If a returning CIS Student submits an application and the intended commencement date at CIS is greater than two years after the date of withdrawal, the Application Fee must be paid in order for the Student to be placed on the waitlist. If CIS offers a place to the Student and the commencement date at CIS is greater than two years after the date of withdrawal, the Student Contract must be signed and the Confirmation Fee must be paid to secure the offered place. Failure to do so will result in the student being placed back on the application list. Tuition Fees, B&F Fees and Support Program Fees (if applicable) will be billed at the prevailing rate at the time of entry to CIS.

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SECTION 7: PARENTS – HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED 7.1 PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) A child’s school life is greatly enriched by a family that is well informed and active in school affairs. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) welcomes parent involvement and encourages close ties between parents and the school. The dates of PTA meetings will be posted on the school website – both on the interactive calendar and in the PTA section (Events and Announcements). We urge all parents to keep informed of PTA activities and to participate whenever possible. We encourage parents to become involved in the life of the school in any way that suits their talents and time commitments. May we suggest: • Serving as an active member of the PTA. The PTA coordinates parent volunteers at major school events such as Uniting Nations, Arts Festival, Sports Day, Dances and other events when extra adults are required. • Serving as a Room Parent. A Room Parent is a consistent support person for the classroom teacher. • Volunteering for after school activities – this includes ECAs and coaching. • Serving as a volunteer in the classroom. This may be on a regular weekly basis, or just occasionally for special events or field trips. The parents who help us in this way provide invaluable support to the teacher, and extra individual attention for the students. • Some parents who are unable to come during the school day may wish to extend themselves by helping teachers with preparing materials, tracking down costumes or doing research. • The community outreach committee may also require parent support for a variety of charitable endeavours. • Acting as a school ‘Country Ambassador’. The PTA can be contacted at pta@cis.edu.sg.

7.2 VOLUNTEERING Parents are invited to volunteer, whether in their own child’s classroom or in other areas of the school, such as the Library. This can be done on a regular basis or intermittently for special events such as class parties, field trips, celebratory events, or productions. Parents who are interested in involvement in the school should inform the classroom teacher, a PTA representative or the Principal or Vice-Principal.

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The PTA has developed the role of “Room Parent” to coordinate volunteers for classrooms (TT/JE/Lakeside: ECE to Grade 8, Tanjong Katong: ECE to Grade 6). The PTA describes this role as assisting the teacher as the teacher deems appropriate, and notes that each teacher will have differing levels of need; some welcome lots of parental involvement, others prefer to organise the classroom with little outside help.

7.3 CIS VOLUNTEER POLICY CIS recognises and supports the role of parents as volunteers in the school. We value the enriched learning experiences made possible by volunteers, and look for opportunities to welcome parents as participants in our school community. We ask volunteers to respect the following guidelines.

CONFIDENTIALITY We ask parents to be mindful that any observations they make of our children in their work are confidential. Volunteers must agree that information about children will not be shared.

DIRECTING REQUESTS OR CONCERNS When parents have a question regarding a particular concern, we ask that they direct their questions to the appropriate teacher, administrator or staff member.

RESPECT FOR THE ROLES OF TEACHERS Volunteers support the work of teachers in classrooms or on offsite excursions. We ask parents to respect the professional role of the teacher. Instruction and decision-making regarding teaching and learning are the teacher’s responsibilities.

SAFETY

The safety of children, staff and parents is our first concern. Volunteers will follow all school safety rules and will familiarise themselves with the locations of the Fire and Emergency clipboard in the classroom and the office of the School Health Care Coordinator.

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7.4 OPEN MINDS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VOLUNTEERING Parents are an integral part of the Open Minds Programme as each class engages in learning off-campus. In preparation for the week offsite, interested parents will be invited to an information session which will outline expectations and tips for volunteers. Our goal is ensure that parents support student learning in the best possible way. Further information about information sessions will be sent out by your classroom teacher.

7.5 COLLECTION OF MONEY FOR TEACHERS GIFTS The School does not condone or encourage the collection of monies for group parent gifts for teachers.

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SECTION 8: TANJONG KATONG (ECE TO GRADE 10) 8.1 WELCOME FROM THE TANJONG KATONG PRINCIPAL AND VICE PRINCIPAL Dear Parents, Welcome to the Canadian International School, Singapore - Tanjong Katong campus. CIS has long enjoyed the reputation of being a school with a positive school culture where students experience a warm, safe, and nurturing learning environment whilst striving for academic excellence. We set high academic expectations and offer an innovative and unique curriculum that is delivered by outstanding teachers. We are honoured you have selected CIS as the school of choice for your child. The Tanjong Katong campus offers a very comprehensive programme with students from Early Childhood Education (age 3) to Grade 10 (age 15). The programmes at CIS follow the inquiry-based concept of the International Baccalaureate Organization and share the same aim, to develop a spirit and understanding of internationalism. We highly value the student/parent/teacher relationship that is critical to the success of children at every level. Over the course of the year, we look forward to developing the partnership between the home and school that is so important in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning. This handbook is designed to answer any general questions you may have about the basic operations and procedural routines of the school. Should you have any additional questions please feel free to contact us. Once again, welcome to CIS, Tanjong Katong. We look forward to the opportunity of working with you and your children and providing them with what should prove to be a rich and truly rewarding educational experience. Yours truly,

Paul Hoff Principal Tanjong Katong Campus

Angela Henderson Vice Principal

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8.2 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Tanjong Katong School Directory School Hours Office Hours

Monday to Friday Monday to Friday

8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

School Contact Information Telephone Facsimile General E-mail Website

6345 1573 6345 4057 admissionstk@cis.edu.sg www.cis.edu.sg

Tanjong Katong Office and Administration Head of School Tanjong Katong Principal Tanjong Katong Vice Principal CIS Academic Coordinator General Manager Chief Finance Officer Head of Admissions Head of Communications & Marketing

Dr. Glenn Odland

glenn.odland@cis.edu.sg

Mr. Paul Hoff

paul.hoff@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Angela Henderson

angela.henderson@cis. edu.sg

Ms. Ann Peterson

ann.peterson@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Joanna Lim Ms. Wai Ling Chua Ms. Germaine Wong

joanna.lim@cis.edu.sg wailing.chua@cis.edu.sg germaine.wong@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Michelle Sharp

michelle.sharp@cis.edu.sg

Tanjong Katong Admissions Officers

Ms. Michelle Loh Ms. Andrea Wong Monteiro

admissionstk@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Aysen Korucu Ms. Laura Morandi

admissions@cis.edu.sg

Ms, Florence Ng

florence.ng@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Marijo Rebosura

marijo.rebosura@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Alice Lok

alice.lok@cis.edu.sg

Admissions Officers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Student Contract Signing Tanjong Katong Administration Officer Tanjong Katong Receptionist Tanjong Katong Finance Officer

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Information Technology Head of IT General IT Query Internet Password/ Registration

Mr. Martin Laidlaw

martin.laidlaw@cis.edu.sg itsupport@cis.edu.sg webmaster@cis.edu.sg

Tanjong Katong Coordinators and Learning Leads PYP Programme Coordinator Open Minds/Curriculum Coordinator ECE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JK Learning Leader SK Learning Leader Grade 1 Learning Leader Grade 2 Learning Leader Grade 3 Learning Leader Grade 4 Learning Leader Grade 5-6 Learning Leader Grade 7-10 Learning Leader/MYP Coordinator PE/Athletics Learning Leader ESOL Learning Leader Lang B Learning Leader Arts Learning Leader ECA Organiser School Librarian School Health Care Coordinator

Ms. Cherie Boltong Ms. Helen Hoff

cherie.boltong@cis.edu.sg helen.hoff@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Christa Craats

christa.craats@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Jemima Mittra

jemima.mittra@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Helene Boiron Ms. Sherral Hartung

helene.boiron@cis.edu.sg sherral.hartung@cis.edu.sg

TBA Mr. Zack Berezowski

zack.berezowski@cis. edu.sg

Mr. Kyle Hawkins

kyle.hawkins@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Janani Srikantha

janani.srikantha@cis.edu.sg

Mr. Lennan MacDonald Mr. Shane Blackbourn Ms. Seura Park TBA TBA Mr. Dion Norman Ms. Sarah Torrible

lennan.macdonald@cis. edu.sg shane.blackbourn@cis. edu.sg seura.park@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Lillian Wong

lillian.wong@cis.edu.sg

dion.norman@cis.edu.sg sarah.torrible@cis.edu.sg

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8.3 WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT? Enquiries you may have: If you need to: • Inform us that your child is not attending school for the day • Leave a message for one of the Principals or a Staff Member • Request report cards or referral letters (please allow at least two weeks preparation time) • Obtain or return a Parent photo ID card and/or car decal • Address any matters pertaining to ECE to Grade 10 If you need to make payments for: • PE Uniforms/Hats (purchase and payment) • Canteen Coupons • Tuition Fees Financial information regarding: • Tuition, B&F and Support Program Fees • Refund Enquiries • Deposits (for students enrolled prior to 21 December 2009) • Fee Protection Scheme (FPS)

Person to Contact:

Contact Information:

Ms. Florence Ng Ms. Marijo Rebosura

Email: florence.ng@cis.edu.sg marijo.rebosura@cis.edu. sg Phone: 6345 1573

Ms. Alice Lok

Email: alice.lok@cis.edu.sg Phone: 6345 1573

Finance Department

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Health Care Coordinator regarding: • Medication administered to your child • Health related questions Canteen information regarding: Lunch or snack orders Admissions information regarding: • School registration • Applications for Student Pass • Ministry of Education approval • Change of Address/ Phone Numbers • Notice of Withdrawal English for Speakers of Other Languages information regarding: Placement and support of ESOL students Library information regarding: • Overdue or Lost Books • Books currently checked out to your child

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Ms. Lillian Wong

Email: lillian.wong@cis. edu.sg Phone: 6345 1573

Mr. Derrie Goh

Email: derrie.goh@cis. edu.sg Phone: 9722 1922

Ms. Michelle Loh Ms. Andrea Wong Monteiro

Email: admissionstk@cis. edu.sg Phone: 6345 1573

Ms. Seura Park

Email: seura.park@cis. edu.sg Phone: 6345 1573

Ms. Sarah Torrible

Email: sarah.torrible@cis. edu.sg

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8.4 TANJONG KATONG CAMPUS MAP 2011/2012

THE DETAILS IN THE MAP ABOVE ARE CORRECT AS OF JUNE 2011, BUT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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8.5 HOMEWORK 8.5.1

Kindergarten Reading is an essential part of a child’s educational experience. We encourage parents to read with their children on a daily basis. Should parents wish to engage in additional school related homework activities, please use the inquiry questions teachers send home at the start of each Unit of Inquiry (UOI).

8.5.2

Grades 1 to 3 Homework assignments are used to reinforce new concepts and skills and to help build desirable work and study habits. Homework also allows children to finish work not completed in class. The amount of time that children spend doing homework will vary somewhat from day to day and with the ability and diligence of the individual student. Teachers do not ordinarily give homework assignments on Fridays or holidays. We ask that parents give support and encouragement for their child in developing good work and study habits by: • • • • • •

Talking with your child about what he or she is learning. Establishing a specific nightly homework period. Providing a quiet place to study. Being available to answer questions. Reviewing completed work. Informing the teacher when problems arise.

The following guidelines indicate the time children should be expected to spend completing homework. It assumes that the child does all the homework when assigned and does not allow it to accumulate. The times given refer to time spent on task. Students who are easily distracted may require more time. At the beginning of the school year, you should expect the duration to be closer to the minimum, increasing to the maximum as the year progresses and the students become more proficient.

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Homework Guidelines Grade Level Recommended Homework Time Grades 1 to 3 15 to 30 minutes per day. 60 to 120 minutes per week. Grades 4 to 10 Homework assignments are used to reinforce new concepts and skills and to help build desirable work and study habits. The amount and type of homework will depend upon the subject area and the grade level of the student. The following is a guide: Grade level Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10

Recommended Homework Time 40 to 60 minutes per day including recreational reading. 60 to 75 minutes per day including recreational reading. 60 to 90 minutes per day including recreational reading. 90 to 120 minutes per day including recreational reading. 120 minutes per day including recreational reading. 120+ minutes per day including recreational reading. 120+ minutes per day including recreational reading.

8.6 DRESS CODE 8.6.1

SCHOOL UNIFORM ECE (Early Childhood Education) For Boys Boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shirt and shorts set with logo

For Girls Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shirt and skorts set with logo

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 For Boys Bermuda shorts pin-striped shirt

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Grades 4 to 6 For Boys Shorts (Gr. 4 & 5) Shorts or navy blue long pants (Gr. 6) Pinstriped shirt Shoes with socks White t-shirts tucked into trousers

For Girls Knee-length navy blue skirt, skorts or long pants (long pants only for Gr. 6) Pinstriped shirt Shoes with socks Trousers should not rolled up White t-shirts tucked into trousers

Grades 7 to 10 For Boys Unisex navy blue bermuda shorts or navy blue long pants Navy and white polo shirt Shoes with socks White t-shirts tucked into bermuda shorts/trousers • • • • • •

For Girls Unisex navy blue bermuda shorts, long pants or a skorts Navy and white polo shirt Shoes with socks White t-shirts tucked into bermuda shorts/trousers/ skorts

Trousers must not drag on the floor nor appear baggy. Shorts, skorts and skirts must be no shorter than 2” above the knee. Only a plain white t-shirt (no logos or printing) may be worn under the official school shirt. Appropriate footwear must be worn. The school uniform must be worn at all times except during physical education or special performances approved by an administrator or teaching staff. No attachments to the uniform.

The school uniform can be purchased from the official school uniform supplier Lim Meng Keng. Contact details can be found in Section 3 of the Parent Handbook.

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MYP – Grades 7 to 10 Blue CIS shorts Grey CIS PE shirt Appropriate running shoes Socks

The price list for PE uniforms indicated below is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change: Item Red Physical Education T-Shirt Red Physical Education T-Shirt Navy Blue Physical Education Shorts (cotton) Navy Blue Physical Education Shorts (polyester) Grey Physical Education T-Shirt (JE/Lakeside Grades 9 to 12, TK – Grades 7 to 10)

Size 28 to 36 and Small Medium to XX-Large

Cost S$23.00 S$29.00

7 to 11 and Small

S$ 8.00

Small to XX-Large

S$20.00

Small to XX-Large

S$15.00

School Cap/School Hat *

Cap: S, M, L Hat: S, M, L XL

S$15.00

* The school cap/hat is not a compulsory part of the school uniform.

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8.7 NAME TAGS – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (ECE to Grade 3 only) Please collect your child(ren)’s name labels from the classroom teacher during campus orientation and ensure that your child wears their name label on their first day of school. This will assist the staff and teachers in identifying the students, and ensuring that they reach the appropriate destinations safely and easily. Please label your child’s clothing so that it can be easily returned if lost.

8.8 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS - FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Children who have reached their third birthday on or before August 31, 2011 are eligible to attend our Early Childhood Education (ECE) ½ day classes from August 15, 2011. All students must be independently toilet trained. Children turning 3 years of age between September 1 and December 31, 2011 are eligible for admission to the ECE Programme on January 10, 2012.

Junior Kindergarten (JK)

Children whose fourth birthday falls on or before December 31, 2011 are eligible to attend Junior Kindergarten (JK) in the 2011/2012 school year.

Senior Kindergarten (SK)

Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before December 31, 2011 are eligible to attend Senior Kindergarten (SK) in the 2011/2012 school year. During the first week of school, pre-school students (JK and SK) enter school with a staggered entry procedure. This is for both new and returning students. Staggered entry facilitates both students and teachers in the process of becoming better acquainted with each other and ensures that the students receive the optimum attention as they begin their school experience.

For ECE, JK and SK the procedure is as follows: Day 1 - 8 or 9 students attend class. Day 2 - 8 or 9 different students will attend class. Day 3 - all students will attend class.

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8.9 CANTEEN SERVICES The monthly menu and coupon order forms are located on their CIS website in the Services section (Services/Canteen). If you need to order meal coupons, please send the completed order form with your child to his/her homeroom teacher. The coupons are then processed through the CIS Main Office and sent back to your child within three working days so that they may be brought home (cheque payments are advisable). We request your cooperation in getting order forms and payments returned on time.

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SNACKS AND LUNCH - COUPON SYSTEM FOR ECE, JK AND SK Students in ECE, JK and SK have morning snacks every day. Fresh milk is also available in the afternoon for JK and SK students. The daily morning or afternoon snacks and lunches MUST be pre-ordered daily through homeroom teachers using the coupons: “BEIGE colour for Milk or Juice or Snack”, “BLUE colour for a Whole Meal (lunch) including milk or juice and fresh fruit”, and “PINK colour for just the Main Meal (lunch)”. Your child may also choose to bring his/her own snack or lunch. JK and SK students will eat lunch in their classrooms, where they are more comfortable and where there is less distraction.

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SNACK AND LUNCH - COUPON SYSTEM FOR GRADES 1 TO 5 Students in Grade 1 will eat in their classroom whilst students in Grades 2 to 5 will eat in the Canteen. Students may bring lunch from home or purchase lunch from the Canteen. Students will be using the “meal coupon system” to purchase snacks during recess and lunch so that you only pay for meals your child has eaten.

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SNACK AND LUNCH - CASHCARD SYSTEM FOR GRADES 6 TO 10 Students in Grades 6 to 10 eat in the Canteen and may either bring lunch from home, or purchase lunch directly from the Canteen. Students will be using a “Cashcard” to purchase snacks during recess and lunch. There is no meal coupon system for Grades 6 to 10.

8.10 CHANGES TO CANTEEN PAYMENT SYSTEM (OCTOBER 31 ONWARDS) Snack and Lunch – Ez-link system for Grades 4 to 10 From October 31, 2011 all Grades 4 to 10 students will receive an Ez-link card that will also serve as a photo ID student card. The Ez-link card will be used by students to purchase lunch and snacks in the Canteen. The Ez-link card is a stored value card and can be topped up by parents as and when needed. This card will be versatile and multipurpose. As well as being used to purchase lunch and snacks in the Canteen, the card will also be used by students to borrow books from the Library. The Tanjong Katong Canteen will be totally cashless, so parents are asked to ensure that their child has enough stored value on their card to enable the purchase of snacks and lunch as needed. The Parent ID card will also be an Ez-link card. Parents will use their cards to gain access to the campus and also to purchase snacks and beverages from the Canteen.

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SECTION 9: LAKESIDE CAMPUS / TOH TUCK (ECE TO GRADE 3) 9.1 WELCOME FROM THE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL Dear Parents, On behalf of all the staff, welcome to the Canadian International School. All of us are excited about this school year and look forward to meeting your children. Our school has a wonderful culture that will soon feel as if it is a part of your home. Three key parts of our culture are fabulous students, quality teachers and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. The IB has many wonderful elements, all of which will benefit your child. Creativity and a constructivist approach are just two of the elements which ensure the learning experience at CIS will be both meaningful and enjoyable. We also get the opportunity to move to a fabulous new facility. The new Lakeside Campus is a first class building and, once the students arrive, it will transform into a first class school. So we have the recipe and we have the â&#x20AC;&#x153;ingredientsâ&#x20AC;?; great students, great teachers and a great support staff. All we need now is to take these wonderful people and put them together on the first day of school. I can hardly wait! Sincerely,

Rob Kiddell Elementary School Principal

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9.2 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION - LAKESIDE / TT ELEMENTARY (ECE TO GRADE 3) Lakeside / TT Elementary School Directory (ECE to Grade 3) School Hours Office Hours

Monday to Friday Monday to Friday Saturdays

8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

School Contact Information – Lakeside Main Office Telephone Facsimile General E-mail Website

6467 1732 6467 1729 admissions@cis.edu.sg www.cis.edu.sg

School Contact Information – TT Elementary School Office Telephone Facsimile General E-mail

6469 4562 6467 1729 admissions@cis.edu.sg

Elementary School Office and Administration Head of School Elementary School Principal Elementary School Vice Principal CIS Academic Coordinator General Manager Chief Finance Officer Head of Admissions Head of Communications & Marketing Elementary School Admissions Officers Admissions Officers – Student Contract Signing Senior Administration Officer

Dr. Glenn Odland

glenn.odland@cis.edu.sg

Mr. Rob Kiddell

rob.kiddell@cis.edu.sg

Mr. Mario Gauci

mario.gauci@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Ann Peterson

ann.peterson@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Joanna Lim Ms. Wai Ling Chua Ms. Germaine Wong

joanna.lim@cis.edu.sg wailing.chua@cis.edu.sg germaine.wong@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Michelle Sharp

michelle.sharp@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Karen Ooi Ms. Elaine Lim Ms. Aysen Korucu Ms. Laura Morandi Ms. Serene Tan

admissions@cis.edu.sg admissions@cis.edu.sg serene.tan@cis.edu.sg

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Information Technology Head of IT General IT Queries Internet Password/ Registration

Mr. Martin Laidlaw

martin.laidlaw@cis.edu.sg itsupport@cis.edu.sg webmaster@cis.edu.sg

Elementary School Coordinators PYP Curriculum Coordinator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Exploratory Years (ECE to SK) PYP Curriculum Coordinator Independence and Challenge Years (Grades 1 to 3) Open Minds Coordinator ESOL Coordinator Community Outreach Coordinator ECA Coordinator Elementary School Health Care Coordinator

Ms. Jocelyn Hartley

jocelyn.hartley@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Charla Marshall

charla.marshall@cis.edu.sg

Mr. Franklyn Heisler Ms. Ruth Yoneda

franklyn.heisler@cis.edu.sg ruth.yoneda@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Katie Robinson

katie.robinson@cis.edu.sg

Mr. Shawn Perry Ms. Andrea Whittingham

shawn.perry@cis.edu.sg andrea.whittingham@cis. edu.sg

Ms. Christine Ivanov Ms. Jacquie McCreath Mr. Nathan Calvert Ms. Andrea Naylor Ms. Jaya Van Praagh Ms. Catherine Denney Chopin Ms. Louisa Yew

christine.ivanov@cis.edu.sg jacquie.mccreath@cis. edu.sg nathan.calvert@cis.edu.sg andrea.naylor@cis.edu.sg jaya.vanpraagh@cis.edu.sg catherine.denney@cis. edu.sg louisa.yew@cis.edu.sg

Mr. David Moore

david.moore@cis.edu.sg

Learning Leads Learning Lead (ECE & JK) Learning Lead (SK) Learning Lead (Gr. 1) Learning Lead (Gr. 2) Learning Lead (Gr.3) French Learning Lead Mandarin Learning Lead Physical Education Learning Lead

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Person to contact:

Contact Information:

If you need to: • Inform us that your child is not attending school for the day • Leave a message for one of the Principals or a Staff Member Ms. Serene Tan or • Request report cards Ms. Siti Norbaya or referral letters (please allow at least two weeks preparation time) • Obtain or return a Parent photo ID cards and/or car decal • Address any matters pertaining to ECE to Grade 3

Email: serene.tan@cis. edu.sg Email: siti.norbaya@cis. edu.sg Phone: 6469 4562

Financial information regarding: • All fees • Deposits (for students enrolled prior to 21 December 2009) • Refund enquiries • PE Uniforms/Hats • Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) • Canteen coupons

Finance Department

Email: finance@cis.edu.sg Phone: 6467 1732

Ms. Andrea Whittingham

Email: andrea. whittingham@cis.edu.sg Phone: 6467 1732 ext. 222

Health Care Coordinator regarding: • Medication administered to your child • Health related questions

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Academic Resource: Remedial support Canteen information: Lunch or snack orders Admissions information regarding: • School registration • Applications for Student Pass • Ministry of Education approval • Change of contact information • Notice of Withdrawal

Mr. Herb Pilles

Email: herbert.pilles@cis. edu.sg Phone: 6467 1732

Mr. Derrie Goh

Email: derrie.goh@cis. edu.sg Phone: 9722 1922

Ms. Karen Ooi Ms. Elaine Lim

Email: admissions@cis. edu.sg Phone: 6467 1732

English for Speakers of Other Languages information: Ms. Ruth Yoneda Placement and support of ESOL students Library information regarding: • Overdue or Lost Books • Books currently checked out to Your child

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Ms. Isabel Jones

Email: ruth.yoneda@cis. edu.sg Phone: 6467 1732

Email: isabel.jones@cis. edu.sg Phone: 6467 1732

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9.5 HOMEWORK Expectations for homework reflect children’s stages of development and growing independence. •

Every child from ECE – Grade 3 is asked to read nightly with a parent or independently.

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We encourage parents to pursue some of the suggestions for activities to support current Units of Inquiry, which will be sent home for every child from ECE – Grade 3.

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Recognising that play is an essential process for children’s learning, we hope that children in the Exploratory Years (ECE, JK, SK) will have time for free play at home.

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Children in the Independence and Challenge Years (Grades 1 – 3) will have weekly word study and number knowledge practice.

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Grades 1 – 3 children may also have tasks set by their teachers to support classroom programmes. These assignments will not exceed 2 per week.

In recent years, homework has been a contested issue in educational research. At CIS, we hope to instill a Home Learning habit in our children without over burdening them or their families. Here are a few tips for parents from noted educational psychologist and author, Jane M. Healy. She suggests that it is helpful to model thinking skills in the following ways: •

Before you try to work on anything together, make sure you have the child’s attention. Your child will absorb your level of enthusiasm (or lack of it). If possible, let the child ask you for help rather than hovering. This is his/her work, after all.

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Link new information to old with illustrations, analogies, and examples; help your child make the associations. (“This looks like a problem you had yesterday…”)

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Help the child pretend to act out or draw the idea. (“If Mary had eleven oranges and ate two…”)

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Show connections, common themes, or organising principles of new material (“These all seem to be types of flowers, even though they look different.” “What vowel pattern do all those words have?”)

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Try to get the child to think up personal connections. (“Did you ever feel the way Jose did in the story?”)

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Tie abstractions to concrete experience. (“Let’s see if we can cut this paper in thirds. What if we cut each third in half?”)

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Pictures or diagrams help organise many types of material. Help your child make charts, maps, or lists of things in categories, or draw “cartoon” sequences to get information into manageable form.

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Remember that the child still needs many specific instances before generalisations can be made.

(Your Child’s Growing Mind – Brain Development and Learning From Birth to Adolescence, 2004) We ask that parents give support and encouragement to their child in developing good work and study habits by: • • • • • •

Talking with your child about what he or she is learning. Providing a quiet place to do their homework. Being available to answer questions. Reviewing completed work. Informing the teacher when problems arise. Spending time reading with your child every day.

9.6 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS - FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL 9.6.1

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Children who have reached their third birthday on or before August 31, 2011 are eligible to attend our Early Childhood Education (ECE) ½ day classes from August 15, 2011. All students must be independently toilet trained. Children turning 3 years of age between September 1 and December 31, 2011 are eligible for admission to the ECE Programme on January 10, 2012.

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Junior Kindergarten (JK) Children whose fourth birthday falls on or before December 31, 2011 are eligible to attend Junior Kindergarten (JK) in the 2011/2012 school year.

9.6.2

Senior Kindergarten (SK) Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before December 31, 2011 are eligible to attend Senior Kindergarten (SK) in the 2011/2012 school year.

ECE, JK and SK children begin the year with a smaller class size of just half of their classmates. This gives them a quieter opportunity to get to know their teacher and their new surroundings. Please note that in the first days of school your child will attend either Day 1 or Day 2 but not both days. You will be notified by letter of the date for your child to attend. For ECE Students

For JK & SK Students

Day 1 - 7 or 8 students attend the class

Day 1 - 8 or 9 students will attend

Day 2 - 7 or 8 different students will attend

Day 2 - 8 or 9 different students will attend

Day 3 - all students will attend the class

Our teachers and educational assistants will be in the Upper Parking Lot (Toh Tuck) to meet children at their buses. It will take them a few minutes to walk down to their new classrooms to meet families who are dropping off children there.

9.7 NAME LABELS FOR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Please collect your child/renâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name labels from the classroom teacher during campus orientation and ensure that your child wears their name label on their first day of school. This will assist the staff and teachers in identifying the students, and ensuring that they reach the appropriate destinations safely and easily. Please label your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing so that it can be easily returned if lost.

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9.8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRESS CODE 9.8.1

SCHOOL UNIFORMS Students are expected to present themselves in a neat manner at all times. • • •

Only a plain white t-shirt (no logos or printing) may be worn under the official school shirt. Students may wear running shoes of their choice for outdoor use. The school uniform must be worn at all times. Exceptions may be made for special circumstances such as casual days and during some field trips. For Boys

For Girls

Shorts Pin-Striped Shirt Hat (strongly encouraged)

Skorts/Skirt/Shorts Pin-Striped Shirt Hat (strongly encouraged)

The school uniform can be purchased from the official school uniform supplier Lim Meng Keng. Contact details can be found in Section 3 of the Parent Handbook.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM Students are expected to wear the basic Physical Education (PE) clothing listed below during PE periods. Students should wear their PE uniforms to school on PE days. The PE uniforms can be purchased throughout the school year by visiting the Finance Department where sample uniforms are available to check for suitable sizing, and ordering/payment can be completed. All purchases are payable by cash, nets, debit/credit card* or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian International School Pte. Ltd.

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*We accept payment by MasterCard or Visa (both debit card and credit card) however, a 3% transaction fee is charged to the payer on debit card or credit card transactions. • Red CIS PE shirt • Appropriate running shoes • White socks • Blue CIS shorts The price list for PE uniforms indicated below is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change: Item

Size

Cost

Red Physical Education T-Shirt

28 to 36 and Small

S$23.00

Red Physical Education T-Shirt

Medium to XXLarge

S$29.00

Navy Blue Physical Education Shorts (cotton)

7 to 11 and Small

S$ 8.00

Navy Blue Physical Education Shorts (polyester)

Small to XX-Large

S$20.00

Grey Physical Education T-Shirt (JE/ Lakeside Grades 9 to 12, TK – Grades 7 to 10)

Small to XX-Large

S$15.00

School Cap/School Hat *

Cap: S, M, L Hat: S, M, L XL

S$15.00

* The school cap/hat is not a compulsory part of the school uniform.

9.9 CANTEEN SERVICES 9.9.1

SNACKS Students in ECE, JK and SK have daily morning snacks delivered to their classrooms. Fresh milk is also available in the afternoons for JK and SK. The morning snacks and afternoon milk are purchased with Meal Coupons from our Canteen. Your child may also choose to bring his/her own snack. Grades 1 to 3 students use the Meal Coupons to purchase snacks themselves in the canteen during recess.

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LUNCHES Students may bring lunch from home or purchase lunch from the Canteen. Students in JK to Grade 1 eat lunch in their classrooms where they are more comfortable and there is less distraction. Canteen meals are delivered to them there. Grades 2 and 3 students eat in the Canteen. Menus are carefully chosen with a focus on nutrition and healthy cooking methods. Lunches are purchased with Meal Coupons. The monthly menus and order forms for Canteen Meal Coupons are located on our CIS website (in the Services/Canteen section) at www.cis.edu.sg. When you have completed the order form, please send it with your child to his/her homeroom teacher whenever you need to purchase coupons. The coupons are then processed through the CIS Finance Department and sent back home with your child within 3 working days (Please send payment by cheque only). We request your cooperation in getting order forms and payments returned on time.

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SECTION 10: LAKESIDE / JE MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 4 TO 8) 10.1 WELCOME FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Welcome to the Jurong East - Middle School Campus at the Canadian International School. This is the sixth year of our Middle School Grades 4 to 8 ‘Expanding Horizons Years’, and we are very excited about the recognition our school has gained. At CIS, we recognise that this transition phase from childhood towards life as a young adult demands a special programme. Our goal is to provide a high quality curriculum that addresses students varied levels of emotional, physical, and intellectual development. We will deliver a curriculum that is innovative, engaging and rigorous, and in doing so, set a very high standard for middle school education. We are very proud of the culture of caring, friendliness, vibrancy, respect, and responsibility that permeates all that we do, and for the high quality of learning achievement that our students demonstrate in their classes, assignments, presentations, and assessments. As a school, we believe that there are no limits to what students can achieve in their learning, but this requires from them an ongoing daily commitment to understanding what excellence means, and to applying the work and study habits to meet the demands of the criteria standards. These skills and attitudes demonstrate the true rigour of a learner and a leader, both today and for tomorrow. We aim to educate your children for their future, not our past. We have a highly talented, professional, and passionate team of teachers in our school and they will guide, instruct, and support students in all that they do. Of equal importance, we recognise and highly value the partnership that we cultivate with parents and we encourage you to be an integral part of the exciting journey of learning. We look forward to the ongoing active involvement and engagement of our ‘Expanding Horizons Years’ parents, and welcome opportunities to foster and enhance this important partnership and relationship. This section of the Parent Handbook outlines the procedural information for our campus. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me or a member of the CIS Middle School team. Sincerely, Keith Bland Principal Grades 4 – 8 Middle School E: kbland@cis.edu.sg

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10.2 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Lakeside / JE Middle School Directory (Grade 4 to Grade 8)

School Hours

Monday to Friday

8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (Grades 4 - 8) All students meet with their Homeroom or Advisor teacher from 8:45 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. each day.

Office Hours

Monday to Friday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

School Contact Information – Lakeside Main Office Telephone

6467 1732

Facsimile

6467 1729

General E-mail

admissions@cis.edu.sg

Website

www.cis.edu.sg

School Contact Information – Middle School Office Telephone

6875 1519

Facsimile

6875 1516

General E-mail

middleschool@cis.edu.sg

Middle School Office and Administration Head of School

Dr. Glenn Odland

glenn.odland@cis.edu.sg

Middle School Principal

Mr. Keith Bland

keith.bland@cis.edu.sg

Middle School Vice Principal

Mrs. Rebecca Caverly

rebecca.caverly@cis.edu. sg

CIS Academic Coordinator

Ms. Ann Peterson

ann.peterson@cis.edu.sg

General Manager

Ms. Joanna Lim

joanna.lim@cis.edu.sg

Chief Finance Officer

Ms. Wai Ling Chua

wailing.chua@cis.edu.sg

Head of Admissions

Ms. Germaine Wong

germaine.wong@cis.edu.sg

Head of Communications & Marketing

Ms. Michelle Sharp

michelle.sharp@cis.edu.sg

Middle School Admissions Officers

Ms. Helen Goh Ms. Angela Hall

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Admissions Officers – Student Contract Signing

Ms. Aysen Korucu Ms. Laura Morandi

admissions@cis.edu.sg

Middle School Administration Officer

Ms. Winnie Kwek

winnie.kwek@cis.edu.sg

Middle School Receptionist

Ms. Suzi Tan

suzi.tan@cis.edu.sg

Information Technology Head of IT

Mr. Martin Laidlaw

martin.laidlaw@cis.edu.sg

General IT Queries

itsupport@cis.edu.sg

Internet Password/ Registration

webmaster@cis.edu.sg

Middle School Coordinators and Learning Leaders IB Primary Years Programme / Learning Coordinator

Ms. Celeste Krochak

celeste.krochak@cis.edu.sg

IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator

Mr. Mark Patton

mark.patton@cis.edu.sg

Open Minds Coordinator Mr. Franklyn Heisler

franklyn.heisler@cis.edu.sg

Grade 4 Learning Leader

Ms. Chris Tweedie

chris.tweedie@cis.edu.sg

Grade 5 Learning Leader

Mr. Adam Atkinson

adam.atkinson@cis.edu.sg

Grade 6 Learning Leader

Ms. Carrie Wilton

carrie.wilton@cis.edu.sg

Grade 7 – 8 Learning Leader

Mr. Todd Bowler

todd.bowler@cis.edu.sg

Grade 7 – 8 Learning Leader

Ms. Maureen Kennedy

maureen.kennedy@cis. edu.sg

Grades 4 – 10 Language Ms. Anca Toma B Learning Leader

anca.toma@cis.edu.sg

Grades 7 – 12 Language A Ms. Suzanne Du Ree - English Learning Leader

suzanne.duree@cis.edu. sg

Grades 7 – 12 Mathematics Learning Leader

Ms. Stephanie Shepherdson

stephanie.shepherdson@ cis.edu.sg

Grades 7 – 12 Humanities Learning Leader

Ms. Shirley Lee

shirley.lee@cis.edu.sg

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Grades 7 – 12 Science Learning Leader

Ms. Tanya Nizam

tanya.nizam@cis.edu.sg

Grades 7 – 12 Physical Education Learning Leader

Ms. Renee Bellavance

renee.bellavance@cis. edu.sg

Grades 7 – 12 Technology Learning Leader

Mr. Todd Bowler

todd.bowler@cis.edu.sg

ECE – Grade 12 Library Learning Leader

Ms. Lisa Patton

lisa.patton@cis.edu.sg

Grades 4 – 12 Activities Coordinator

Ms. Melissa Ansbacher

melissa.ansbacher@cis. edu.sg

Community Outreach Coordinator

Ms. Katie Robinson

katie.robinson@cis.edu.sg

School Health Care Coordinator

Ms. Pascale Visscher

pascale.visscher@cis.edu. sg

10.3 WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT? Enquiries you may have: Person to contact: If you need to: • Inform us that your child is not attending school for the day • Leave a message for the Head Principal, the Middle School Principal, Vice Principal or for a Ms. Winnie Kwek staff member Ms. Suzi Tan • Request report cards or referral letters (please allow at least two weeks preparation time) • Obtain a parent photo ID card and/or car decal • Address any organisational matters pertaining to Grades 4 to 8 • Student locker

Contact Information:

Email:middleschool@cis. edu.sg Phone: 6875 1519

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Financial information regarding: • All fees • Deposits (for students enrolled prior to 21 Finance Department December 2009 • Refund enquiries • PE Uniforms/Hats • Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Health Care Coordinator – regarding: • Medication administered to your child • Health related questions Canteen information regarding: Lunch or snack orders Admissions information regarding: • School registration • Applications for Student Pass • Ministry of Education approval • Change of address • Notice of Withdrawal English as a Second Language and/or Academic Resource: Placement and support of students

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Email: finance@cis.edu.sg Phone: 6467 1732

Mrs. Pascale Visscher Email: pascale.visscher@ cis.edu.sg Phone: 6875-1519

Mr. Derrie Goh

Email: derrie.goh@cis. edu.sg Phone: 9722 1922

Ms. Helen Goh Ms. Angela Hall

Email: admissions@cis. edu.sg Phone: 6875-1519

Mrs. Rebecca Caverly rebecca.caverly@cis.edu. sg Phone: 6875-1519

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10.5 HOMEWORK Homework assignments reinforce new concepts and skills and to help build desirable work and study habits. The amount of homework will vary somewhat from day to day and will alter according to the ability and diligence of the individual learner, a student’s programme, and their grade level. The amount and type of homework will depend upon the subject area and the grade level of the student. The following is a guide: Grade 4 - 40 to 60 minutes per day including recreational reading. Grade 5 - 60 to 75 minutes per day including recreational reading. Grade 6 - 60 to 90 minutes per day including recreational reading. Grade 7 - 90 to 120 minutes per day including recreational reading. Grade 8 - 120 minutes per day including recreational reading. We ask that parents give support and encouragement for their child in developing good work and study habits by: • • • • • •

Regular practice, review, and completion of assignments at home are necessary and an integral part of the learning process. Non-completion of homework will require students to complete it during allocated times during the day or after school. Parents/Guardians will be informed when students fail to complete homework to the standard required.

10.6 DRESS CODE AND UNIFORM POLICY 10.6.1

SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY Students are expected to present themselves in a neat, clean, and well groomed manner at all times. Trousers, skirts, shorts and shirts must be purchased from the official school tailors (see Section 3 of the Parent Handbook for details).

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Trousers must not drag on the floor nor appear baggy. Shorts and skirts must be of a length no shorter than 2” above the knee. Only a plain white T-shirt (no logos or printing) may be worn under the official school shirt. Appropriate footwear must be worn. The school uniform must be worn at all times except during physical education or special performances approved by an administrator or teaching staff. No attachments to the uniform.

DRESS CODE FOR GRADES 4 TO 8 For Boys

For Girls

Navy blue shorts (Grades 4 to 5) Navy blue shorts or navy blue long trousers (Grades 6 to 8) Pinstriped shirt Black or blue sweater Shoes with socks White shirts/T-shirts tucked into trousers

Navy blue knee-length skirt, skorts or long pants Pinstriped shirt Black or blue sweater Shoes with socks Trousers should not rolled up White shirts/T-shirts tucked into skirts, skorts or long pants

The school uniform can be purchased from the official school uniform supplier Lim Meng Keng. Contact details can be found in Section 3 of the Parent Handbook.

10.6.3

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM POLICY Students are expected to wear the basic Physical Education (PE) uniform listed below during PE period. Grades 6 to 8 students are expected to wear the uniform to school and change into and out of the PE uniform. Grades 4 to 5 students may wear their PE uniform to school on the day they have PE. Red CIS PE shirts

Blue CIS shorts

Appropriate running shoes

White socks

The PE uniforms can be purchased throughout the school year by visiting the Main Office where sample uniforms are available to check for suitable sizing and ordering/payment can be completed.

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The price list for PE uniforms indicated below is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change: Item

Size

Cost

Red Physical Education T-Shirt

28 to 36 and Small

S$23.00

Red Physical Education T-Shirt

Medium to XX-Large

S$29.00

Navy Blue Physical Education Shorts (cotton)

7 to 11 and Small

S$ 8.00

Navy Blue Physical Education Shorts (polyester)

Small to XX-Large

S$20.00

Grey Physical Education T-Shirt (JE/ Lakeside Grades 9 to 12, TK – Grades 7 to 10)

Small to XX-Large

S$15.00

School Cap/School Hat *

Cap: S, M, L Hat: S, M, L XL

S$15.00

* The school cap/hat is not a compulsory part of the school uniform.

10.7 CANTEEN SERVICES 10.7.1

JURONG EAST (UNTIL OCTOBER 2011) A. Lunch Coupon System for Grades 4 and 5 Grades 4 and 5 students eat in the canteen. Students may bring lunch from home or purchase lunch from the cafeteria. Grades 4 and 5 students use the “meal coupon system” to purchase lunch. This means that you only pay for the meals your child has eaten. The menu and order forms are located on our CIS website in the Services/Canteen section. When you need to purchase coupons please complete the coupon order form and send it with your child to his or her homeroom teacher. The payment and supply of coupons is then processed through the Middle School Office and sent back home within three working days, (cheque payments are advisable). Cheques should be payable to Canadian International School Pte. Ltd. We request your cooperation in ensuring order forms and payments are made in advance.

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B. Lunch Cashcard System for Grades 6 to 8 Grades 6 to 8 students eat in the Canteen. Students may bring a lunch from home or purchase lunch from the cafeteria. Lunches and snacks can be purchased in the Canteen using a cashcard. Please note that there is no meal coupon system for students in Grades 6 to 8.

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LAKESIDE CAMPUS (OCTOBER 31, 2011 ONWARDS) From October 31, 2011 all Grades 4 to 8 Middle School students will receive an Ez-link card that will also serve as a photo ID student card. This card will be versatile and multipurpose. As well as being used to purchase lunch and snacks in the Canteen, the card will also be used by students to borrow books from the Library. The Ez-link card is a stored value card and can be topped up by parents as and when needed. The Lakeside Canteen will be totally cashless, so parents are asked to ensure that their child has enough stored value on their card to enable the purchase of snacks and lunch as needed. The Parent ID card will also be an Ez-link card. Parents will use their cards to gain access to the campus and also to purchase snacks and beverages from the canteen.

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SECTION 11: LAKESIDE / JE HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 TO 12) 11.1 WELCOME FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Welcome to the 2011/2012 school year at the Canadian International School in Singapore. At CIS, there is a proud tradition of excellence, caring, respect, and responsibility as we commit to challenging and supporting all students. We are an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to our Grades 9 and 10 students and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) at Grades 11 and 12, both of which have a proven track record of successful college and university acceptance and success throughout the world. This school year marks the end of an era for the High School community as our final cohort of Grade 11 students embark on their journey to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The OSSD is also rigorous and recognised at universities around the world. The OSSD will continue until the end of the 2012/2013 school year, after which all students will undertake the IB DP in order to graduate. In these Defining Years, we strive to develop our young people into successful, wellbalanced and responsible global citizens. We do this through modelling the IB Learner Profile, which encourages students and teachers to be Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced and Reflective. With the guidance and expertise of a strong base of well-trained, enthusiastic and caring educators, we challenge and support students to excellence through a strong, vibrant and engaging curriculum. As we are committed to the development of the whole child, students will have ample opportunities to participate in the arts, athletics, community service and academicbased clubs and teams. As well, our Grade 10s and Grade 12s will experience Excursion Week and travel to countries such as Vietnam, India, Malaysia or Cambodia to learn about their cultures first hand. In addition, the Teacher Advisor Programme assigns a teacher who advocates, supports and sees the big picture for parents and students. This essential connection will serve as a resource for parents and students throughout their academic and personal progress. We hope students take full advantage of the events that have been coordinated for and by the students, and experience a rich and rewarding high school experience. Please take some time to browse through our website and feel free to contact me at the school with any questions. I recognise and highly value the partnership that can be cultivated with parents and I encourage you to be an integral part of your child’s high school experience through our PTA. I look forward to getting to know the students and parents of our high school community. Sincerely, Dr. David Ansbacher High School Principal

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11.2 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION – HIGH SCHOOL Lakeside / JE High School Directory (Grades 9 to 12) School Hours

Monday to Friday

8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Office Hours

Monday to Friday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

School Contact Information – Lakeside Main Office Telephone

6467 1732

Facsimile

6467 1729

General E-mail

admissions@cis.edu.sg

Website

www.cis.edu.sg

School Contact Information – High School Office Telephone

6323 0208 6664 1233 (from October 31, 2011)

Facsimile

6875 1516

General E-mail

highschool@cis.edu.sg

High School Office and Administration Head of School

Dr. Glenn Odland

glenn.odland@cis.edu.sg

High School Principal

Dr. David Ansbacher

david.ansbacher@cis.edu.sg

CIS Academic Coordinator

Ms. Ann Peterson

ann.peterson@cis.edu.sg

Chief Finance Officer

Ms. Wai Ling Chua

wailing.chua@cis.edu.sg

Head of Admissions

Ms. Germaine Wong

germaine.wong@cis.edu.sg

Head of Communications & Marketing

Ms. Michelle Sharp

michelle.sharp@cis.edu.sg

High School Admissions Officer

Ms. Helen Goh Ms. Angela Hall

admissions@cis.edu.sg

Admissions Officers – Student Contract Signing

Ms. Aysen Korucu Ms. Laura Morandi

admissions@cis.edu.sg

High School Admin/ Student Services Executive

Ms. Agnes Lim

agnes.lim@cis.edu.sg

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Information Technology Head of IT

Mr. Martin Laidlaw

martin.laidlaw@cis.edu.sg

General IT Query

itsupport@cis.edu.sg

Internet Password/ Registration

webmaster@cis.edu.sg

High School Coordinators and Learning Leaders DP Coordinator OSSD Coordinator MYP Coordinator Grade 9 - 10 Learning Leader Grade 11 - 12 Learning Leader Language B Learning Leader Humanities Learning Leader Language A - English Learning Leader Mathematics Learning Leader Physical Education Learning Leader Science Learning Leader Technology Learning Leader Activities Coordinator Community Outreach Coordinator Guidance Counsellor

Ms. Metty Antony Mr. Rick Butler Mr. Mark Patton

metty.antony@cis.edu.sg rick.butler@cis.edu.sg mark.patton@cis.edu.sg

Mr. Jonathan Naylor

jonathan.naylor@cis.edu.sg

Mr. Simon Thauvette

simon.thauvette@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Anca Toma

anca.toma@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Shirley Lee

shirley.lee@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Suzanne Du Ree

suzanne.duree@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Stephanie Shepherdson Ms. Renee Bellavance

stephanie.shepherdson@ cis.edu.sg

Ms. Tanya Nizam

tanya.nizam@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Todd Bowler

todd.bowler@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Melissa Ansbacher

melissa.ansbacher@cis. edu.sg

Ms. Katie Robinson

katie.robinson@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Ann Green

ann.green@cis.edu.sg

renee.bellavance@cis.edu.sg

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High School Health Care Coordinator Library Learning Leader

Ms. Mary Kurian

mary.kurian@cis.edu.sg

Ms. Lisa Patton

lisa.patton@cis.edu.sg

11.3 HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS High School Teachers Ah Tieng, Joe

Business

thadkow.ahtieng@cis.edu.sg

Ansbacher, Melissa

AR/Activities

melissa.ansbacher@cis. edu.sg

Antony, Metty

Business

metty.antony@cis.edu.sg

Baker, Brad

Business/Humanities

bradley.baker@cis.edu.sg

Bellavance, Renee

PE/French

renee.bellavance@cis.edu.sg

Boyd, Kim

Math

kimberley.boyd@cis.edu.sg

Butler, Rick

Lang A

richard.butler@cis.edu.sg

Clarke, Andrew

Physics

andrew.clarke@cis.edu.sg

Dilawari, Piyanka

Science

piyanka.dilawari@cis.edu.sg

Du Ree, Suzanne

Lang A/Lang B

suzanne.duree@cis.edu.sg

Douglas, Len

Math/Lang B

leonard.douglas@cis.edu.sg

Edwards, Ian

Lang A/Humanities

ian.edwards@cis.edu.sg

Brydges, Eric

Visual Art

eric.brydges@cis.edu.sg

Green, Ann

Guidance

ann.green@cis.edu.sg

Laflamme, Marc

Music

marc.laflamme@cis.edu.sg

Lee, Shirley

Humanities

shirley.lee@cis.edu.sg

Little, Scott

Tech/Humanities

scott.little@cis.edu.sg

McGregor, Kate

French/ESL

kate.mcgregor@cis.edu.sg

Meng, Fang

Mandarin

meng.fang@cis.edu.sg

Miller, Brendan

Science/Math

brendan.miller@cis.edu.sg

Naylor, Jonathan

PE/Humanities

jonathan.naylor@cis.edu.sg

Nizam, Tanya

Science

tanya.nizam@cis.edu.sg

Patton, Mark

MYP Coordinator

mark.patton@cis.edu.sg

Potosky, Katherine

Drama/Lang A

katherine.potosky@cis.edu.sg

Shepherdson, Stephanie

Tech/Math

stephanie.shepherdson@ cis.edu.sg

Thauvette, Simon

Math

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11.4 WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT Enquiries you may have:

Person to contact:

If you need to: • Inform us that your child is not attending school for the day • Confirm a previous Ms. Siti Nooresza or upcoming absence • Leave a message for a staff member • Inform the school of a change of address • Obtain a Parent ID card and/or car decals • Inquire regarding student lockers If you need to: • Request report cards or certification letters (please allow two weeks Ms. Agnes Lim preparation time) • Any other matters pertaining to Grades 9 to 12 If you need to: • Purchase PE uniforms • Pay Tuition Fees

Finance Officer Main Office

Contact Information:

Email: siti.nooresza@cis. edu.sg Phone: 6323 0208

Email: agnes.lim@cis.edu.sg Phone: 6323 0208

Email: finance@cis.edu.sg Phone: 6467 1732

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Financial information: • Fees (Tuition, B&F and Support Programmes, if applicable) • Deposits (for students enrolled prior to 21 December 2009) • Refund enquiries • Fee Protection Scheme (FPS)

Finance Department

Health Care Coordinator – regarding: Ms. Mary Kurian • Medication administered to your child • Health related questions Admissions information regarding: • School registration • Application for Student Pass Admissions Officers • Ministry of Ms. Helen Goh Education Approval Ms. Angela Hall • Change of contact details • Notice of Withdrawal

Email: finance@cis.edu.sg Phone: 64671732

Email: mary.kurian@cis.edu. sg Phone: 6323 0208

Email: admissions@cis.edu.sg

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11.5 JURONG EAST CAMPUS MAP

THE DETAILS IN THE MAP ABOVE ARE CORRECT AS OF JUNE 2011, BUT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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11.6 Homework GRADES 9 TO 12 Homework assignments reinforce new concepts and skills and help build desirable work and study habits. The amount of time that students spend doing homework will vary somewhat from day to day, with the ability and diligence of the individual learner and a student’s programme and grade level. We ask that parents give support and encouragement for their child in developing good work and study habits by: • • • • • •

11.7 TEACHER ADVISOR PROGRAMME The Teacher Advisor Programme at the Canadian International School (CIS) is designed to provide students with opportunities to maximise their potential as outlined in the Mission and Vision statements of the school. The Teacher Advisor Programme is an integral part of students’ success at CIS. Being a Teacher Advisor is an important assignment for every educator in the High School.

Goals: • • • •

To ensure that each student in the High School will have at least one teacher who oversees “the big picture” for that student. To help each student adapt to and succeed at CIS, by ensuring that each student understands the values, culture and character of this unique school. To assist each student with their educational, personal and social growth. To provide the home and school with a primary contact for each student.

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11.8 STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMME 11.8.1

WHO IS INVOLVED? • • • •

Students who have not achieved academic success due to a number of reasons (subject difficulty, language, learning style, effort, organisation, attendance/lateness). Student Success Coordinators will meet with and outline steps for the students to take in order to improve. Teaching staff: Departments will be involved in scheduled, subject specific tutorials. Parents/Guardians: Encourage and support their child/ charge.

11.8.2 HOW DOES IT WORK? • • • •

Students are identified during promotion committee meetings at report times. Letters are included with reports so that parents/guardians and students are aware of the situation. Mentors will contact students at the earliest convenience and outline the steps they will need to follow. Teaching staff will begin scheduled tuition sessions. Attendance. There is a compulsory attendance component for their sessions.

11.8.3 PROGRAMMES: •

• • • •

We recognise the individual needs and styles of each student so there will be various programmes for each one. However, many common elements will be present that they must follow. Attend regularly scheduled meetings with their designated mentor. Attendance at their designated tuition sessions. These will involve some or all of the following: lunch or after school sessions and possibly in class assistance. Assignment and homework tracking. Parents/guardians will be notified of the specific programme the student must follow.

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11.8.4 CONSEQUENCES: We would like to have the full support of the student in this programme as it is for their benefit. Our goal is to assist and guide them to improve. Should they not make the necessary efforts in the programme the following steps will take place. • • • • •

Discussion with designated mentor to review the reasons that they are in the programme and the importance of maintaining their plan. Letter home indicating lack of commitment to their success at CIS. Increase the after school sessions. Meeting with administration, to reinforce the severity of their actions. Possibly asked to resign from CIS.

11.9 ORIENTATION FOR NEW STUDENTS AND PARENTS Parent and Student Orientation Meetings are held in August and February for those parents and children who are newly enrolled. The purpose of this time is to share information concerning: the school curriculum, classroom procedures, placement procedures, homework policy, discipline policy, and opportunities for parent involvement.

11.10 PARENT WELCOME NIGHT This event is scheduled for Thursday, August 25, 2011. Parent welcome night enables parents to meet administrators and teachers and to visit the classroom. It is an opportunity to become familiar with the curriculum and your child’s grade level programme.

11.11 EXCURSION WEEK Excursion Week provides an opportunity for students to experience meaningful learning that helps them on their journey to becoming informed, purposeful, and active global citizens. A series of trips will be offered that will challenge our students from a variety of angles, helping them to better experience and enjoy the Defining Years. All Grade 10 and 12 students are expected to participate in Excursion Week. Grade 10 students will be travelling to Vietnam and the Grade 12 students will have a selection of trips that historically have visited Cambodia, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and New Zealand.

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11.12 HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION GUIDELINES 11.12.1 SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF GRADE 9 REQUIRES A STUDENT TO SCORE: • •

4 or higher in all 8 MYP subject areas OR 4 or higher in 6 or 7 MYP subject areas and future participation in the Student Success Programme at the Principal’s discretion.

If a student does not meet these requirements, they will remain in Grade 9 at CIS at the Principal’s discretion.

11.12.2 SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF GRADE 10 REQUIRES A STUDENT TO SCORE: • 4 or higher in all 9 MYP subject areas (including the Personal Project) OR • 4 or higher in 7 or 8 MYP subject areas (including the Personal Project) and future participation in the Student Success Programme at the Principal’s discretion. If a student does not meet these requirements, they will remain in Grade 10 at CIS at the Principal’s discretion.

11.12.3 RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES FOR OSSD COURSES: In Grade 10 courses students should score: • • •

5 or higher in any subjects they are choosing at the University (U) level in Grade 11. 4 or higher in any subjects they are choosing at the University/ College (M) level in Grade 11. 3 or higher in any subjects they are choosing at the College(C) or Open (O) levels.

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11.12.4 RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES FOR IB-DP COURSES: In Grade 10 courses students should score: • •

5 or higher in all subjects they are choosing at Standard Level. 6 or higher in all subjects they are choosing at Higher Level.

The promotion guidelines are under continual review to best mentor our students.

11.13 SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY Students are expected to present themselves in a neat, clean, and professional manner at all times. Trousers, skirts, shorts, skorts and shirts must be purchased from the official school tailors (see Dress Code in Section 4 of this handbook for details). • • • • •

Trousers must not drag on the floor nor appear baggy. Shorts and skorts must be no shorter than 2” above the knee. Only a plain white t-shirt (no logos or printing) may be worn under the official school shirt. Appropriate close-toed shoes may be worn with white or dark socks. The school uniform must be worn at all times except during physical education or special performances approved by an administrator or teaching staff.

11.14 DRESS CODE: SCHOOL UNIFORM For Boys

For Girls

Navy bermuda shorts or long pants Navy and white polo shirt shoes with socks

Navy bermuda shorts, skorts or long pants Navy and white polo shirt shoes

The school uniform can be purchased from the official school uniform supplier Lim Meng Keng. Contact details can be found in Section 3 of the Parent Handbook.

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11.15 DRESS CODE: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) Students are expected to wear the basic PE uniform listed below during PE classes and ECA activities. Grey CIS activity shirts

Blue CIS shorts

Appropriate running shoes

White socks

The PE uniforms can be purchased throughout the school year by visiting the Main Office where sample uniforms are available to check for suitable sizing, and where ordering/payment can be completed. All purchases are payable by cash, nets, debit/credit card* or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian International School Pte. Ltd. *We accept payment by MasterCard or Visa (both debit and credit), however a 3% transaction fee is charged to the payer on debit card or credit card transactions. The price list for PE uniforms indicated below is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change: Item

Size

Cost

Red Physical Education T-Shirt

28 to 36 and Small

S$23.00

Red Physical Education T-Shirt

Medium to XXLarge

S$29.00

Navy Blue Physical Education Shorts (cotton)

7 to 11 and Small

S$ 8.00

Navy Blue Physical Education Shorts (polyester)

Small to XX-Large

S$20.00

Grey Physical Education T-Shirt (JE/ Lakeside Grades 9 to 12, TK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grades 7 to 10)

Small to XX-Large

S$15.00

School Cap/School Hat *

Cap: S, M, L Hat: S, M, L XL

S$15.00

* The school cap/hat is not a compulsory part of the school uniform.

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11.16 CANTEEN SERVICES The Canteen will be open during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lakeside) All High School students will have a common lunchtime from 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

11.16.1 JURONG EAST (UNTIL OCTOBER 2011) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CASHCARD SYSTEM FOR GRADES 9 TO 12 Grades 9 to 12 students eat in the Canteen. Students may bring lunch from home or purchase lunch from the Canteen. Lunches and snacks can be purchased in the Canteen using a cashcard.

11.16.2 LAKESIDE CAMPUS (OCTOBER 31, 2011 ONWARDS) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; EZ-LINK CARDS From October 31, 2011 all High School students will receive an Ez-link card that will also serve as a photo ID student card. This card will be versatile and multipurpose. As well as being used to purchase lunch and snacks in the Canteen, the card will also be used by students to borrow books from the Library. The Ez-link card is a stored value card and can be topped up by parents as and when needed. The Lakeside Canteen will be totally cashless, so parents are asked to ensure that their child has enough stored value on their card to enable the purchase of snacks and lunch as needed. The Parent ID card will also be an Ez-link card. Parents will use their cards to gain access to the campus and also to purchase snacks and beverages from the Canteen.

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SECTION 12: GLOSSARY OF TERMS It is quite common to use acronyms in business today, and education is no exception. Following are a list of some of the more common acronyms and abbreviations to assist you when reading this handbook, and other communications that you receive from CIS. AOI AR CASA CIS EA ECA ECE ES ESOL HS IB IBO IB PYP IB MYP IB DP IT/ICT JE JE MS JE HS JK LS MOE MS OMP OSR OSSD PC PD PE POI PTA SK TK TT UN UOI VP WAELP

Areas of Interaction Academic Resource Cultural, Academic, Sports and Action (JE – Grades 4 to 8) Canadian International School Educational Assistant Extra Curricular Activity Early Childhood Education Elementary School English for Speakers of Other Languages High School International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate Organization International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Information Technology/Information Communication Technology Jurong East Campus Jurong East Middle School Jurong East High School Junior Kindergarten Lakeside Campus Ministry of Education Middle School Open Minds Programme Ontario Student Record Ontario Secondary School Diploma Parent Council Professional Development Physical Education Programme of Inquiry Parent Teacher Association Senior Kindergarten Tanjong Katong Campus – (ECE to Grade 10) Toh Tuck Campus – (ECE to Grade 3) United Nations Unit of Inquiry Vice Principal Wednesday Afternoon Experiential Learning Programme

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NOTES

Canadian International School Tanjong Katong Campus ECE to Grade 10 371 Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 437128 E: admissionstk@cis.edu.sg T: +65 6345 1573 F: +65 6345 4057 Lakeside Campus ECE to Grade 12 7 Jurong West Street 41 Singapore 649414 E: admissions@cis.edu.sg T: +65 6467 1732 F: +65 6467 1729

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