THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
KP Gopalkrishna Chairman & Founder
Dean & Founder
Vice- Chairperson & Director
CEO
Associate Director
Dr Santha Gopalkrishna
Dr Bindu Hari
Ms. Josheta Hari
Mr. Hari Krishnan
Dr
WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dearparentsandstudents,
WelcometoboardingatTISB,yourhomewhilstatschool.
Some of you may be new to boarding, and this may even be your first time living overseas. For others, you may have been a boarding student before We understand that sometimes starting boarding can be daunting with lots of unknowns and new routines We would like you to know that weareheretoguideyouthroughboththegoodandchallengingtimes.Youarejoiningourboarding familyandwealllookoutfor,andsupport,eachother.
ThishandbookisdesignedtohelpyouunderstandboardingatTISB.Hopefully,itwillprovideyouwith answerstosomeofthequestionsyouhave,whilstprovidingyouwithinsightsintotheday-to-daylife hereatTISB TheboardingteamatTISBwantnothingbutthebestforyou,andwehopethatyouwill comeandspeakwithuswheneveryouneedto.Whetheryouarefeelinghappy,sad,orjustfeelthe need to share something, our door is always open. There will always be a member of staff around andwearealwayshappytohelpinanywaywecan.
We look forward to welcoming you into our boarding family and hope we can make this house a homefromhome,seeyoulaughuntilyoucry,flourishasanindividual,andbuildfriendshipsthatlast alifetime.Allwhilstgivingyougreatopportunitiesoutsideofschoolandbuildingyourconfidenceas yougetreadyforyournextsteps.
WeareverypleasedtohaveyouasamemberoftheTISBfamily
BestWishes, Principal
Dr.CarolinePascoe
OUR SCHOOL
The International School Bangalore is located on a 140-acre campus in Dommasandra, Sarjapur of Bangalore, in Southern India TISB was founded in 2000 by the school’s Chairman, Dr K P Gopalkrishna, an eminent leader in education, and is one of India’s most reputable, independent, selective, international boarding and day schools Dr Gopalkrishna is also the Chairman and Founder of The National Public Schools (NPS) which have become a model that many schools seek to replicate under his advice. Throughout its history TISB has delivered consistently high academic standards and strives to combine traditional values with a modern, global approach to life and learning.
. Respect
TISB believes in respect towards students, staff and the school, and fostering relationships based on fun and friendship
AcceptanceandEquality
TISB prides itself on student equality and fairness regardless of age, background or ability Diversity is accepted and valued so no one feels excluded or less important
TERM DATES
CollaborationandCamaraderie
TISB’s community spirit and friendly atmosphere allow individual personalities to develop, and our student-led events and activities foster a supportive, nurturing and caring community
We feel proud to be part of our school community with a desire to excel and to do the best we can with integrity and honesty
Please refer to the website to get the most up to date calendar & Term information
Term Dates | The International School Bangalore (tisb.org)
HOUSE ORGANISATION
There are three boarding houses at TISB
Girls International House (GIH) – all boarding girls
Boys International House (BIH) – Grades 9 – 12 boys
Junior Boys International House (JBIH) - Grades 5– 8 boys
CONTACTS
Boarding
Mr Gopinathan S Head of Boarding sgopinathan@tisb ac in
Boys International House Mr Gopinathan S Head of House sgopinathan@tisb ac in
Junior Boys International House Mr Johnson Prabhakar Head of House pjohnson@tisb.ac.in
Girls International House Ms Gail Fonseca Head of House fgail@tisb ac in
BOARDING MANAGEMENT
Deputy Principal - Pastoral
The Deputy Principal of Pastoral Care, in collaboration with the Head of Boarding, oversees the management of the boarding programme and ensures the well-being of all boarders Together, they create a nurturing and supportive environment, fostering a sense of community and belonging
Boarding Committee
The Boarding Committee is represented by students from all grades in the boarding houses Chaired by Deputy Principal Pastoral and Head of Boarding, the committee reviews and looks to improve all aspects of boarding.
Head of Boarding: The Head of Boarding has the overall pastoral and well-being responsibility for all the boarders at TISB, as well as the overall management responsibility for each boarding house.
Head of House: The Head of House is responsible for the boarders in their boarding house. In addition, they hold the responsibility for the day-to-day management of their boarding house and for upholding the ethos and aims for their House
Houseparent: Houseparents are non-teaching members of the boarding community who are resident in the boarding houses and the primary caregivers to the boarders; they assist with the day to day running of the boarding house
Student Heads of House
Head of BIH and JBIH is Yeongseok Lee
Deputy Head of BIH and JBIH is Ashwanth
Head of GIH is Vasudha Bansal
Deputy Head of GIH is Himakshi Gupta
ACCESS TO THE PARENT & STUDENT PORTALS
All parents will be sent account activation details to access to the ISAMS Parent Portal on their child’s first day at TISB The iSams parent portal is a site that allows parents to access individual student information like grades and important documents, such as school policies. THe TISB website also has a shortcut to access the iSams portal.
We urge parents to download the iParent app at the same time, and allow Push Notifications, as you will then be notified when new information and notices are added.
If you have any queries regarding the iSams Parent Portal, please contact Ms Sulochana ssulochana@tisb.ac.in.
LIVING AWAY FROM HOME
For many new boarders, arriving at TISB to board may be the first time they have spent a significant amount of time away from home, family and friends The staff at TISB are fully aware of this and put a number of strategies in place to help support the new boarders.
Arrival at the Beginning of Term
New boarders should arrive between 8.00 and 8.15am on Saturday which orientation is scheduled for Induction and orientation activities will be organised to help new boarders to settle in, see above. There will be an opportunity to meet House parents on arrival who will inform the parents and new boarders of their room allocation.
On arrival any medication (which should be clearly labelled), prescriptions should be handed over to the nurses at the medical center and the medical condition should be discussed with the Doctor / Nurses. Passports should be handed over to the House parents for secure keeping. There will be no requirement for cash on campus.
At the start of the academic year, existing boarders should arrive at school between 7 00am and 8 00pm on the day preceding the first day of school.
Making your space your own
We encourage you to bring personal items with you to decorate your space and make it feel like home. That could be photos, pictures or cards for your noticeboard, and even soft toys! Anything that helps you to enjoy your space and make it comfortable for you Your room is yours It is your space, and it is important to make it personal and to keep it tidy throughout the week – for your mental wellbeing, and safety.
Other facilities in the boarding houses
In the boarding houses there are common rooms and music rooms which you are welcome to use at your leisure. Staff members are available in the House Office from 6.00 to 8.00am and from 3:00 to 10:30 pm on weekdays During the weekends, staff members are always available
Contact with Home
Boarders can carry a mobile phone with them while traveling and hand it over to the house parents on arrival at the boarding house They can collect their phone during specific times as mentioned under the section, Mobile phones Any misuse of the mobile phone will result in confiscation
Outside of these hours, parents should contact the Head of House or Houseparents in case of emergency. The school landline number is +91 80 67235900.
Extension numbers are given below:
Grades 9 & 10
GIH Office 261
Ground 263 287 314 315
Grades 11 & 12 First 264 285 286 316 317
Grades 6 to 8 Second 265 284 318 319
BIH Office 208
Grade 12 Ground 238 281 282
Grades 10 & 11 First 239 280
Grade 9 Second 240 299
JBIH Office 220
Grades 6 & 7 Ground 245 292 293
Grades 7 & 8 First 246 296 297
Grade 8 Second 247 294 295
Students and parents can also use the Reception numbers (207) to establish contact, and the Medical Center telephone lines (212 and 218) for emergency situations
Dealing with Homesickness
A perfectly natural, albeit challenging, reaction to spending time away from home for the first time is homesickness It will take some time for new boarders to get used to their new surroundings and routine, but the staff and other boarders will be there to support them.
There are some tried and tested ways to help cope with homesickness including:
Limiting the number of times your child calls home This can be tough for parents, but establishing a regular time and day for a call to home can help to allow time for your son or daughter to settle in. For some families a complete break in communication for a week or so can also help with settling in.
Encouraging your son or daughter to involve themselves fully in their academic studies and in the numerous clubs and activities on offer, with team sports being especially effective Keeping busy and occupied will create opportunities to make new friends and reduce the time to think about home. Resisting the temptation to be an over-protective parent Of course, parents should be there for their son or daughter, but it is also important for the new boarders to adjust to life in school and learn to cope with situations on their own, with the support of their House parents and the school. Understanding that it takes time to adjust. A new boarder will need time to learn the new daily routines and expectations
TISB has a Counseller who stays on campus. Boarders have the possibility to meet the on-campus counsellor if required
Buddy System
Each new boarder will be assigned a buddy who will take care of them and show them around the school on their arrival This relationship enables each new boarder to be able to seek advice and guidance from their buddy and aims to avoid disorientation and isolation in the first few weeks after joining the school. Buddies will be allocated from within the boarding house and will be of a similar grade (where possible).
Guidelines for Good Behaviour
We hope that by following these guidelines, we will create a happy and harmonious home for all:
Keep music and noise to a minimum during quiet times
Respect other’s right to privacy – do not enter rooms without permission or when someone else is not present.
Be kind and considerate of others
Keep rooms and communal spaces tidy
Ensure good time keeping and organization.
Be polite and treat others with respect.
LOCAL GUARDIANS
All parents of boarders are required to appoint a Local Guardian in accordance with the Local Guardian Policy, which can be found in the Parent Portal under School Information / Documents & Information / Boarding.
The Local Guardian Form (also found in the Parent Portal under School Information / Bookmarks & Links) should be completed and returned before the start of the academic year Parents who do not wish to sign the Local Guardian Form will be asked to complete the No-Local Guardian Form
KEEPING ROOMS TIDY
Each boarder has a wardrobe and desk for the storage of their belongings; it is important that both students and parents realise that space is limited. There are two laundry sessions per week and most of their time, throughout the week, students will be in their uniform Therefore, we request that you are mindful of how many additional clothes and items are brought into boarding Any items that cannot fit into the wardrobe and desk must be taken home as no items can be stored in suitcases or bags in the rooms.
We recommend that you bring one large suitcase with you – it tends to be just the right number of items for you to keep tidy! You will also find that you will accumulate more things throughout the year, so it is important to bear this in mind when planning for going home Suitcases and travel bags must not be kept in the rooms and will be taken to the storeroom after they are unpacked on the same day of their arrival.
Designated time on Sunday is used by boarders to organise their belongings and to maintain the tidiness of their rooms Each boarder is allocated:
one lockable wardrobe where personal items should be kept using a personal padlock
one desk
one pinboard
VALUABLE ITEMS
Students should not bring valuable items to boarding as TISB is unable to take responsibility for such items (e.g., jewellery, cameras, clothing). If there is no option but to bring such items to boarding, then any valuable items should be handed to staff for safe keeping.
DAMAGE & REPAIRS
If a boarder is found to have damaged school property, then parents will be notified and charged for the repair or replacement of the damaged property
STAFF ACCESSING ROOMS
Staff have permission to access boarders’ rooms and will do so with reason and in a polite and considerate manner Should boarding staff need to investigate a situation, they will do so following the Searching and Confiscation Policy which can be accessed via the Parent Portal under School Information / Documents & Information / Policies.
FIRE ALARM
If you hear a fire alarm it is important that you leave the boarding house promptly You should not run or talk during this time, nor should you return for any personal possessions. During boarding hours, the assembly point is outside the respective Boarding Houses We run regular fire drills in boarding to help you know what to do during an emergency This should always be treated as if it were a real fire
HOMEWORK
Golden Time
Boarders in Grades 6 – 11, Monday – Thursday, are given ample time after school to complete their homework/prep during structured study known as ‘Golden Time’, which is supervised by residential academic staff.
Golden Time 1
5:30 to 6:30 pm Break 6:30 - 6:45 pm
Golden Time 2 6:45 to 7:45 pm
Grade 6 – 8 students will not need their laptops in school, but Teams will be needed for homework.
Grade 9 students may need laptops for lessons and for Golden Time when required
Grade 10 students who do subjects with coursework will be allowed to use laptops during Golden Time
Duration and recurrence are agreed with subject teachers depending on tasks set and exam board requirements.
Grade 11 may use laptops during second Golden Time.
Additional Academic Support
Staff are always willing to assist students with their studies, within reason Many of the academic staff live on site, and through prior arrangement, are able to give extra support when possible.
DAILY ROUTINE
At TISB there are no compulsory early morning activities, but options will be available.
Monday - Friday
5:45 am
Wake up for Grades 7 to 12
6:00 am Wake up for Grades 5 and 6
6:30 to 7:10 am Breakfast
7:20 to 7:30 am Registration in Classrooms
7:30 to 8:10 am Lesson 1
8:10 to 8:50 am Lesson 2
8:50 to 9:30 am Lesson 3
9:30 to 9:50 am Juice Break
9:50 to 10:30 am Lesson 4
10:30 to 11:10 am Lesson 5
11:10 to 11:50 am Lesson 6
11:50 am-12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 to 1:10 pm Lesson 7
1:10 to 1:50 pm Lesson 8
1:50 to 2:30 pm Lesson 9
2:30 to 2:50 pm Snacks
2:50 to 4:05 pm After school activities
4:10 to 5:00 pm Street Food
5:00 to 530 pm
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Shower and get ready for Golden Time
Golden Time 1 (prep)
6:30 - 6:45 pm Break
6:45 to 7:45 pm Golden Time 2 (prep)
7:45 to 8:10 pm Dinner
8:15 to 8:45 pm
8:45 pm
Phone time for Grades 5 to 12
Laptop submission for Grade 6
9:00 pm Lights out for Grades 5 and 6
9:15 pm
Laptop submission for Grades 7 to 8
9:30 pm Lights out for Grades 7 and 8 and Laptop submission for Grade 9
9:45 pm
10:00 pm
10:15 pm
10:30 pm
Lights out for Grade 9
Laptop submission for Grade 10
Lights out for Grade 10
Lights out for Grade 11
11:00 pm Lights out for Grade 12
WEEKENDS
Weekends are less structured, and students are given ample opportunity to take part in sport, spend time with friends and catch up on academic work. Regular outings such as theatre trips, mall trips, cycling trips, trekking and other adventure trips are organised for boarders Activities within the campus such as camping, barbecue nights, talent night cooking and fun sports are also organised
Saturday Sunday
7:30 am Wake up 7:30 am Wake up grade 6 to 8
8:00 - 9:30 am Breakfast 8:00 - 8:30 am Breakfast for grades 6 to 8
10:00 - 11:15 am Sports 8:00 - 9:30 Breakfast for grades 9 to 12
11:15 - 11:30 am Juice Break 10:00 - 11:15 am Sport
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Study time / Activities 11:15 - 11:30 am Juice Break
12:30 - 1:00 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Study time / Activities
1:30 - 3:00 pm Activities 12:30 - 1:00 pm Lunch
3:00 - 4:00 pm Sports 1:15 - 3:00pm Study time / Activities
4:00 - 4:30 pm Snacks 3:00 - 4:00 pm Sport
4:30 - 5:30 pm Tuck Shop/ Street Café 3:45 - 6:00pm Horse riding trip
5:30 - 7:30 pm Study time 4:00 - 4:30 pm Snacks
7:30 - 8:00 pm Dinner 4:30 - 5:30 pm Tuck Shop/ Street Café
8:00 - 9:00 pm Phone time 5:30 - 7:30pm Study time
8:45 pm Laptop submission for Grade 6 7:30 - 8:00 pm Dinner
9:00 pm Lights out for Grades 5 and 6 8:00 - 9:00 pm Phone time
9:15 pm
Laptop submission for Grades 7 and 8 8:45 pm
Laptop submission for Grade 6
9:30 pm Lights out for Grades 7 and 8 and Laptop submission for Grade 9 9:00 pm Lights out for Grades 5 and 6
9:45 pm Lights out for Grade 9 9:15 pm
10:00 pm Laptop submission for Grade 10 9:30 pm
10:15 pm Lights out for Grade 10 9:45 pm
10:30 pm Lights out for Grade 11 10:00 pm
11:00 pm Lights out for Grade 12 10:15 pm
Laptop submission for Grades 7 and 8
Lights out for Grades 7 and 8 and Laptop submission for Grade 9
Lights out for Grade 9
Laptop submission for Grade 10
Lights out for Grade 10 10:30 pm
Lights out for Grade 12
Lights out for Grade 11 11:00 pm
TECHNOLOGY & E-SAFETY WITHIN SCHOOL
ICT Acceptable Use Policy – Students
All students and their parents are required to read and agree to the ICT Acceptable Use Policy. The policy and digital signature form can be found here: ICT Acceptable Use Policy - Students and is also available in Parent Portal under School Information / Documents & Information / Policies / Senior School Policies
Mobile Phones
Students are not allowed to use their mobile phones during the school day If a student is found to be using their phone, then it may be confiscated The Mobile Phone Policy can be found on the Parent Portal for further clarification.
Boarders are allowed to use their mobile phones to call home during the following timings during weekdays;
Grade 9 to 12 boarders: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm,
Grade 9 to 12 boarders: 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Grade 5 to 8 boarders: 8:15 pm to 8:45pm
During the weekends the timings are;
Grade 5 to 12 boarders: 9:00 to 10:00 am
Grade 5 to 8 boarders: 8:15 to 8:45 pm
Grade 9 to 12 boarders: 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm
All phones are handed in at night. Boarders are not permitted to carry additional mobile phones with them.
Use of Laptops
Students in from Grades 6 to 12 are given permission to have laptops in school for educational use at specified times Students must abide by the teachers’ instructions of when they are allowed to use their devices Laptops are handed in at night TISB will not be responsible for loss or damages of laptops
USE OF WI-FI
All video platforms are blocked during regular Wi-Fi times except for MS Teams
The grade 6 to 8 are allowed usage of laptops during the week from 4pm to 9:15 pm during weekdays. This permission is given for them to check their emails every weekday (for a short period) after ASA / sport time and after dinner -before lights off
They will not take the laptops to the golden hour preps; instead, it will be locked up in their cupboards. After dinner, Grade 6 to 8 students will return their laptop at 9:15 pm
Laptops arenot permittedduring Prep 1 and Prep 2 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Grade 6 to 8 boarders arepermittedto use their laptops during Prep 2 on Fridays. During the weekend, grade 6 to 8 boarders can use their laptops for the whole day on Saturday except evening Prep 1 and 2 They are permitted to use their laptops for the whole day on Sundays
Grades 5 to 9 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Grade 10 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Grade 11 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Grade 12 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
During certain exams Wi-Fi time extension may also happen following approval from teachers and leadership.
Online Tuition
Video conferencing platforms are open for certain hours during weekend and weekdays. Therefore, boarders will be permitted to sign up and subscribe to online tutoring lessons
Weekdays (Mondays to Fridays)
6 to
Grade 10 5:00 am 10:00 pm 4:00pm to 5:45pm 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Grade 11 5:00 am 11:30 pm 4:00pm to 5:45pm 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Grade 12 5:00 am 11:59 pm 4:00pm to 5:45pm 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm
Weekends (Saturdays and
Grades 6 to 8 5:00 am 9:00 pm 7:45am to 9:45am 11:30am to 2:00 pm 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Grade 9 5:00 am 10:00 pm 7:45am to 9:45am 11:30am to 2:00 pm 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Grade 10 5:00 am 10:00 pm 7:45am to 9:45am 11:30am to 2:00 pm 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Grade 11 5:00 am 11:30 pm 7:45am to 9:45am 11:30am to 2:00 pm 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Grade 12 5:00 am 11:59 pm 7:45am to 9:45am 11:30am to 2:00 pm 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm
Boarders will have the opportunity to consult on-campus teachers to clarify and clear their doubts and queries in the support sessions during Golden Time 1 and 2 during weekdays
Photography
If you do NOT wish your son or daughter to appear in any photographs, social media handles or other publications, then please email the respective head of houses clearly giving the name and grade of your son or daughter
Social Media
The school has a number of official social media accounts that we use to share the numerous events that happen in school on a daily basis. The news updates can be seen on the website, but please do follow the accounts as well: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter can be followed at TISBangalore. Photos will be put on SmugMug and videos on YouTube.
There is an exclusive Instagram account for boarding, and we encourage parents to subscribe to this account to keep up to date with activities in boarding.
MEALTIMES & EXTRA FOOD
Structured Meals in the Cafeteria
Boarders will be provided with three meals per day in the cafeteria, where there is a buffet system offering Indian and Continental choices. The three-weekly rotation of Menus can be found in the Parent Portal.
6.30 – 7.10
9.30 - 9:50
11.50 – 12.30
2.30 - 3.00
+ Snacks 5:00 – 5:30
– 8.10
Food Committee
The food committee meets regularly to look at changes and improvements in the food being served to all students In each boarding house there is an anonymous suggestion box for feedback and suggestions about the food.
Food Deliveries (including birthday cakes)
Students or indeed parents are not allowed to order food for delivery from outside vendors and this does include birthday cakes. Parents can order a birthday cake from the school kitchens via the Head of House and the cost will be put onto the pocket money account.
Snacks
Students are given extra snacks during Juice Break at 10 00am and after school at 3 10pm The snacks menu is available to view in the boarding houses.
Street Food Café and Tuck Shop
In addition to the structured mealtimes, boarders can buy Street Food or other items from the Tuck Shop from 4.00 - 5.00 pm every day. The Tuck Shop operates a cashless system as students use their School ID cards to purchase items The charges for Street Food will be added to the pocket money account Currently, after consultation with current parents, we have set the upper limit for a student’s expenditure at Rs 250 per day, The use of the ID card for payment is monitored, any misuse will be dealt with according to Rewards and Sanctions
Tuck
Boarders are allowed to keep tuck in their dorms, but certain guidelines do apply:
Tuck should be stored in boxes which will be kept locked
Boarders can bring in such items as crisps, cereal bars, dried fruit, biscuits/cookies, chocolate, juice and Indian savoury snacks.
Boarders should not bring in tinned meat, packets of breakfast cereal, noodles, perishable items or fizzy drinks
Tuck should not be seen as a substitute for meals.
Tuck is allowed to be eaten during free time in the boarding house, but not after lights out.
All waste should be disposed of in the appropriate bins
Boarders should not force others to share their tuck or steal from others.
Boarders may not take tuck into school.
Parcels with tuck should not be sent to the boarders through courier
TUCK SHOP GUIDELINES
The Tuckshop area does get very busy at peak times, however, it should always be a welcoming and friendly environment for students of all ages
Everyone should act in a courteous and orderly manner whenever they are at the tuck shop
If any student is found jumping the queue there will be strict consequences which will be recorded in iSAMS
Students can order food or purchase items from the Tuckshop only against their own ID card
Students are not allowed to buy food for other students using another ID card
Misuse of student ID cards at the Tuckshop will result in confiscation of the ID card for a designated period
The Tuckshop can only be used at the designated times
Day scholars are not advised to visit the Tuckshop after clubs and after-school sports because the after-school buses will depart at 16.30 sharp and therefore there is a high probability that they will miss the bus. The advice is to carry a snack from home whenever students have an after-school activity
All rubbish must be placed in the bins provided If students wish to carry and eat items away from the Tuckshop, rubbish must still be put in the bins around the campus.
If any student encounters a situation at the Tuckshop which is unfair, they are strongly encouraged to report it to Deputy Principals, Coordinators, Head of Boarding , Heads of Houses or to any staff on dut
PANTRY
ONLY Grade 12 boarders have the privilege of having a pantry facility where they can make hot drinks, cook and prepare snacks as well as store food and drinks Pantry will be open for Grade 12 boarders from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
Items permitted in the pantry:
Milk
Bread
Eggs
Noodles
Pasta
Ready to eat items like upma, poha and Bhel
Fruit juices, packed tender coconut water, cold coffee and milk shakes
Items that are not permitted:
Frozen food
Meat items and
Aeriated drinks
Boarders in other grades do not have access to this facility and should adhere to the guidelines regarding tuck.
SCHOOL UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
It is an expectation of the school that students have high standards and take pride in their appearance
The PE uniform should be worn daily, except during end of term exam weeks and when students represent the school at external events.
Students are expected to wear formal uniform during end of term exam or when they represent the school at external events
Boarders are permitted to wear only the school jacket during school hours.
The Uniform Policy can be found in the Parent Portal.
All clothes should be clearly marked with the student’s name and are the owner’s responsibility Items bought during term time must be marked by the student or boarding staff.
Formal school uniform including formal black shoes and tie will be compulsory for all students of the senior school on the following occasions from the start of the next academic year:
All formal events (Subject Specific Exhibitions, Concerts, 25th Anniversary Celebrations, Open Days etc)
Grade Photographs
End of Year Examinations
End-of-Term Examinations
Mock Examinations
Preliminary Internal Examinations and Final Internal Examinations (Grade 12)
Grade 10 and Grade 12 -IGCSE and IBDP Final Board exams
Therefore, the school would recommend that every senior school student should order a minimum of 3 pairs of formal school uniforms starting next academic year.
Uniform Vendor and Ordering Info
Miscellaneous
Bath towel
Hand towel
Personal pillow
Wash bag
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Shaving kit (if required)
Laptop (optional) for Grade 9 and above
Water bottle
Bed linen – optional, as school does provide
Pencil case
Hangers
School books backpack
Sunscreen
Hairbrush/comb
Spare glasses/contact lenses (if required)
Soap/shower gel
Shampoo & conditioner
Feminine hygiene products
Personal sunscreen
Specialist sports equipment (e.g. tennis racket, mouth guard etc)
Reading books and board games
Padlock (with key or combination)
Mosquito repellent
Optional musical instrument/s
Backpack for school trips
Umbrella Alarm
Swim
Casual
Please note that for hygiene purposes we are also requesting that boarders bring their own pillows All bedding, including blankets, sheets and pillowcases, are provided
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Students should use common sense when deciding what to bring with them into their boarding houses If there if any doubt, please ask the Head of House Although this should not be seen as an exhaustive list, students should not bring:
Fireworks, BB guns, air guns, laser pens, knives or weapons of any description, televisions, large stereo systems, DVD players, refrigerators, irons, kettles, microwaves, pornographic material, violent or other inappropriate movies
Skateboards, roller skates, inline skates
Dongles – students should not connect to an outside provider using dongles, but instead use the filtered and monitored school Wi-Fi system as detailed in the Acceptable Use Policy – Students.
Expensive jewellery or electrical items
Credit cards and cash
LAUNDRY
One of the reasons that parents and students wish to come into boarding is to build independence and develop responsibility; therefore, we view laundry and bed making as an area that students need to take ownership of
School uniform and sports uniform will be washed and ironed by the school Laundry according to the rota below All students will have two opportunities a week to have personal and bedding to be washed
It is important that parents and students of all Grades abide and follow the system in order to ensure clothes and bedding are washed regularly and without loss
The system is:
All Boarders have a laundry number, and all items of clothing should be marked/labelled with this number
Boarders are responsible for gathering their items for laundry. There is a limit of 18 items and the sock/underwear bag each wash
All clothes should be placed in a boarder’s named laundry bag for collection
The student is responsible for completing a laundry slip (similar to those found in hotels) confirming the list of items in the laundry bag. Discrepancies will be investigated and may result in the bag not being washed
Personal clothing and bedding should be placed in a specific area for collection
Clean laundry and bedding can be collected after school
LINEN MANAGEMENT: TISB LAUNDRY
The Tagging system done by the laundry will be reintroduced. It will now be stitched tags and not tagging by markers This is because stitched tags have more visibility and doesn’t fade off easily
The laundry will finish the tagging of all the clothes of boarders over a period of three months. Till then, tagging using markers will continue.
The limit per laundry is non-negotiable – its fixed at 18 pieces and two mesh bags per laundry
Daily TWO laundry staff collect the linen meant for wash by 08 30 AM from BH in the presence of dorm parents.
Both, dorm parents & laundry staff, used to segregate & count the quantity of linen in each laundry bag (each student has a unique laundry id)
Dorm parents maintain the register on number of clothes issued to laundry and the quantity in each bag.
Linen thus collected for wash including ironing, was placed in earmarked racks of BH laundry room, the next day duly ironed, in the presence of Dorm parents for full/correct return
Any matter of deficiency/wrong item, the same was verified with the register and problems should be resolved amicably.
The following decision were also made Counterpanes to be washed during all the Holidays (Desera/Diwali, Xmas, Feb Mid Term break, Spring Break) Currently it’s just washed once per term
The laundry book will be reintroduced to all the three houses and there will be separate launder books for boys and girls. This must be ordered by estates before the start of the next academic year.
Estates to help JBIH in procuring the additional racks they are requesting for
Laundry Rota
JBIH Ground & Second Floor JBIH First Floor
JBIH Ground & Second Floor JBIH First Floor
GUIDELINES FOR THE EXIT PROCESS FOR BOARDERS
A boarder is permitted to leave the campus only if he / she is signed out by one of the following; his / her parents, 1. his / her local guardian, 2 the driver who is registered with the school to sign the student out from the campus. 3.
The link for registration of the driver is given below: DRIVER AND VEHICLE INFORMATION
The driver must be an employee of the parents or the local guardian. We do not permit boarders to go off-campus with cab drivers due to safety reasons. It is very important that parents confirm that they take complete responsibility for their son / daughter’s safety and for their behavior during the time their son / daughter’s time off-campus. The school reserves the right to impose the full range of disciplinary consequences, including dismissal, on any student who misbehaves off-campus in any context.
Please note that boarders cannot use the school bus facility to go off-campus for the weekends
The request for the exit of a boarder from the campus must include the following details
The date and time of the proposed exit, 1
The details of the person who will be signing the boarder out from the campus, 2.
The place where the boarder is going once signed out from the campus, 3. The time of return to the boarding house 4
Boarders going off campus for the weekend are expected to return to the boarding house at the latest by 8:00 pm on Sunday, if they have classes on Monday. Permission is not granted for them to return on Monday morning.
If parents wish to change the status of their ward from year boarder to day boarder, then this status will remain the same till the end of the academic year. A year boarder is expected to stay in the boarding house through the year except for weekends or holidays
Parents may visit their son or daughter on site during the weekends and sign them out for leave. Parents should check that their son or daughter is not involved in a school commitment such as sporting or academic event or other activity or have homework obligations
If parents are planning to take their son or daughter out of school for the weekend, then the Housemaster or Housemistress should be informed and approve it
Any request for the weekend exit of a boarder must reach the respective Head of House at the latest by the Wednesday of that week If parents wish to send their son or daughter to the house of the local guardian for the weekend or holiday, a mail from the local guardian confirming the arrangement has to be sent for the exit formalities to be completed.
Parents requesting permission for their child’s exit from the campus to go to the house of another student must sign a temporary guardianship form.
TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP FORM
This form must be filled in and signed by both the child's and host parents.. Digital signatures in temporary guardianship form will not be acceptable. The exit of boarders after both the parents signs the temporary guardianship form can be permitted only if the host parents can come directly to school to sign the exit slip and bring the child back and sign him / her in the campus. The driver of the host parents will not be allowed to pick the students.
Students going out with a temporary guardian are not allowed to stay out overnight They are allowed to go out for a few hours and return to campus at the latest by 7:00 pm. Third party signing out students is also not allowed Once they sign the students out, the host parents are fully responsible for the safety and behavior of the students under their care till they bring them back to campus
Exits for breaks / holidays
Boarders are permitted to travel back home for the school holidays such as the Diwali break However, during the shorter breaks:
Dasara: 10-13th October 2024
Mid-term break: 21-25th February 2025
Diwali break: 26th October to 3rd November 2024
Boarders are encouraged to stay in school and take part in the trips and activities that will be organised Because of the limited time factor and the cost of flights, there is no need for boarders to go home
During the Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Break the school will be closed, and therefore boarding will also be closed
Winter Break: 14th December 2024 to 5th January 2025
Spring Break: 5th to 20th April 2025
Summer Break: From 7th June
The travel plans of the boarders must reach the respective point of contact at least two weeks in advance and we urge parents to ensure that their children do not miss school days
If the boarder is signed out by his parents / his local guardian / his driver, the same procedure as mentioned for weekend exits must be followed – but two weeks before the break begins.
If the parents of boarders want their child to use the school transport to / from the airport, the following details must reach the respective Heads of houses at least two weeks before the date of departure for the break / holiday
Flight tickets - both onward and return tickets, 1.
Unaccompanied minor forms if the child travels as an unaccompanied minor*, 2.
Copies of the transit papers including Marhaba 3
4.
Boarders using school transport for travel to / from the airport are advised to wear PE T-shirts during their departure and arrival at the airport. This helps to identify the students easily – particularly when they arrive at the airport
Please note that early departure before a break or late arrival after a break must be strictly avoided. Domestic flights should depart after 7 30pm International flights should depart after 9 00pm
The travel plan must include the following details;
Departures:
Destination:
Date of departure:
Time of departure:
Flight number:
Terminal number:
Arrivals:
Arriving from:
Date of arrival:
Time of arrival:
Flight number:
Terminal number:
TRANSPORT REQUEST FORM
The Heads of Houses will send the following details for arrivals once the transport arrangement is ready. Phone number of the driver 1. Vehicle details 2
The driver will wait in front of the arrival gate with a placard bearing the name of the child and the arrival details In case of any difficulty at the airport, boarders are advised to contact us on this mobile number, +91 9141007119 The vehicle will leave immediately once the boarder meets the driver The vehicle will not be stopped on the way for any reason except a medical emergency.
Unaccompanied minor:
* Parents booking their child’s ticket as an unaccompanied minor have to pay the required charges while booking the ticket and the form filled in with the required details has to be sent to us along with the ticket. Information regarding booking the child as an unaccompanied minor has to be shared with the respective Head of House well in advance so that we will be able to share the details of the driver with the parents
Travel money:
Boarders traveling back for breaks and holidays to other cities of India will be provided Rs 2500/- as travel allowance and boarders traveling to other countries will be provided Rs 5000/- as travel allowance. This amount will be deducted from their pocket money account. Travel money is not provided for weekend departures.
When returning to school, boarders should be in their boarding houses by 8.00pm. Boarders should try to arrange travel for the last day of term so travel plans do not interfere with academic studies During Dasara, Diwali and February short mid-term break the boarding houses will remain open should boarders prefer to stay on site
MEDICAL CENTER
TISB is very fortunate to have an onsite fully staffed Medical Center that is open 24 hours a day. If a student is ill or injured, they should report to the Medical Center where a School Nurse will be on duty Minor ailments and injuries will be attended to by the Medical Center Please ensure that routine medical and dental appointments are made during the school holidays, so that they do not disrupt academic work during term time.
Parents should ensure that the Medical Center is kept up to date of any medical treatment or conditions that students may have received during the holidays and even more important if it is continuing during term time
All medicines should be given to the Medical Center for safe-keeping and for administration. It's important to note that our boarders will visit the Manipal Clinic at Yamare (3 kms from TISB) and Ray’s Dental Clinic for minor ailments Visits to the main clinic at Manipal, Varthur, will be reserved for more severe medical issues. Additionally, please note that TISB has an MoU with Manipal Hospital at Varthur.
Consultant doctor: Dr Mohan Rao
School Nurses: Mrs Reena Emmanuel (Senior Lead Nurse) Ms. Anns, Ms. Neha (School Nurses) Medical Center Email: medicalcenter@tisb.ac.in Medical Center contact Numbers: +91 80 67235900 Extn 212 & 218
SCHOOL COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT
Our student counsellors Ms Shrishti Jain and Ms Keerthan Vadivel will be available to meet students at the student counselling room Ms Shrishti and Mr Keerthana will offer guidance and support to students who are finding difficulty in dealing with academic, personal, and societal pressures. An online appointment link (shared below) will be shared with students to book an appointment with a school counsellor
APPOINTMENT LINK
Parents and students should be aware that any personal matters discussed with school counsellors by students are strictly confidential. The school counsellors will not reveal or discuss these matters with anyone else, including any staff member of TISB. The only instances when a counsellor will discuss the matter with a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) are when they suspect: The student poses a risk of harm to themselves or others. In this case, the counsellor has a duty to inform appropriate authorities and parents to ensure the safety and well-being of the student and others
Abuse or neglect If the counsellor suspects that the student is being abused or neglected, they are required to take appropriate action.
GENERAL INFORMATION
After School Activities
TISB offers numerous co-curricular activities which take place between 3 30pm and 4 50pm during term time We encourage students to take part in as many activities as possible as during this time the boarding houses are closed. Details can be found in the Parent Portal and the New Parents’ Handbook.
Common Areas in Boarding Houses
The common areas in the boarding houses are furnished with sofas and chairs, a television, landline telephones and board games.
Computing Facilities
Students have access to computers in the library which can be used when the library is open. (See Library Opening Times below)
Counselling
Mr Naveen Tom (tnaveen@tisb ac in), Deputy Principal Pastoral liaises closely with the academic staff and boarding staff to prevent and manage pastoral issues among both day and boarding students
Boarders can book an appointment via the online booking system and then meet them at their office in the school well-being centre as per the scheduled timings
Duties
More senior boarders may be asked to assist with whole school duties, such as showing parents and prospective students around the school during Open Mornings and taking on certain responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
Emergency Evacuation
Planned fire evacuation procedures are practiced throughout the year and details can be found in the Fire Evacuation Guidelines document in the Parent Portal
SAT Examination
TISB is a SAT exam centre Boarders who wish to appear for SAT examination at TISB are advised to register for SAT examination well in advance to be able get the seat at TISB as a centre. Boarders appearing for SAT exam must bring their original Aadhaar card or Passport document for identification.
Insurance
The School does not take any responsibility for students’ personal valuables including electronic equipment that is brought onto campus. We advise parents to arrange insurance cover for any valuable items such as laptops and mobile phones It is the responsibility of the owner of the equipment to take responsibility for their possessions.
Letters and Parcels Sent to School
Mail of any sort should be addressed to the Boarder at:
Name of the boarder, Grade and the
Name of the boarding house where the boarder is staying
The International School Bangalore NAFL Valley, Whitefield - Sarjapur Road Near Dommasandra Circle Bangalore 562 125 India
It is important to mention the name of the house where the boarder is staying.
Parcels will be kept by the Reception on delivery and arrangements will be made for the delivery of the parcel to the student.
Students are allowed to order toiletries via online delivering platforms (paid for by parents) and deliveries will be kept at Reception for collection. However, a recommendation to parents is to not send expensive items via online delivering platforms The school is not responsible if these items cannot be traced or tracked Wherever there is a possibility boarders should purchase these items when they return to boarding houses after a scheduled holiday, or they should get these items delivered through their local guardian or registered drivers.
Food items are not permitted to be sent to boarders by courier.
Library Timings
The Library is open at the following times:
Weekdays:
7 20 am till 5 30 pm
5.30 pm-7.45 pm (open for prep during Golden Time – no library services)
8 15 pm-9 00 pm
Weekends:
Saturday:
11 30 am till 1 00 pm
5.30 pm till 9.00 pm
Sunday: 5 30 pm till 9 00 pm
Lost Property
All boarders’ possessions should be clearly named and looked after Items that have been lost and found will be put in the Lost Property Cupboard, near the Reception
Medical Insurance
If parents choose to take out a medical insurance policy for their son or daughter, please inform the boarding staff of the details.
Music
Generally listening to music should be done through headphones so as not to disturb others
Pocket Money and Valuables
TISB is a no-cash campus, there is no need for students to carry any money or keep money in their cupboards. If boarders do bring money into school, it must be handed in to the House parents. This money will be deposited in the pocket money account of the boarder. The receipt for the same will be sent to the parents by the respective Head of House If boarders choose to keep money themselves, then the school cannot be held responsible for it.
Valuable items such as Aadhaar Card or Passport must be handed in for safe keeping Boarders are given pocket money when going on outings, and the amount is determined according to the trip and will be deducted from the pocket money account.
ATM cards and Credit cards
Boarders bringing ATM cards or credit cards must hand over the cards on arrival to the respective Houseparents after sealing the card in a cover and signing over it. This will be kept locked in the cupboard and the student can collect it at the time of departure from the campus Street Food and Tuck Shop operate a cashless system, with expenditure added to the pocket money account.
Relationships
TISB is a co-educational school and friendships/relationships between boys and girls is natural and normal However, it is important to understand that TISB is a community of learning with students of a wide range of ages, cultures and backgrounds.
To avoid unnecessary conflict or concerns, it is essential that students accept the following, nonnegotiable, ground rules for friendship between genders.
Students should not have any overt affectionate physical contact which includes holding hands, sitting very close together, hugging and kissing.
Students in a relationship should not go to private areas together, on or off campus, when part of any school activity, where they can be together alone and out of view
Students must not make any other boarder or member of staff in the boarding house feel uncomfortable.
Please note that the reward and sanction policy of TISB clearly stipulates that Public Displays of Affection (PDA) will result in immediate detention without a verbal warning
Religious Observance
TISB is a secular school which respects all faiths and denominations; therefore, we do not hold formal religious observances However, the boarders are encouraged to find a moment of quiet time in order to gain mindfulness, personal thinking time or spiritual enrichment.
Rewards & Conduct
The school has in place a Rewards & Sanctions Policy that can be accessed via the Parent Portal under School Information / Documents & Information / Policies. Rewards and Conduct given to your child can be seen in your Parent Portal area.
TISB has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol. Any student found with drugs or alcohol will be dealt with accordingly by the Principal.
Room Allocation
Room allocation is decided by the Heads of Houses in consultation with the Head of Boarding. Students will be told which room they have been allocated on arrival at the start of term. At the end of Term 1, in December, there is a change of rooms and students will be informed of their new room before the winter break.
Security
The school site has security guards in attendance around the campus 24 hours a day, with one guard specifically on duty outside each of the boarding house entrances.
The boarding houses are closed to students during the school day
House parents are on overnight duty in each of the boarding houses, every night.
Visitors to Boarding Houses
Parents and Local Guardians are allowed inside the boarding house at the start of the academic year. At no other time during the year are parents or Local Guardians allowed except in the case of an emergency, with prior approval from the Head of House or Head of Boarding Parents and Local Guardians may arrange to meet their children in Reception.
When you first visit TISB there is immediately a sense that it is more than just a school In my 30 years of teaching and headships I have not come across a school that is so welcoming, academically focused and globally minded TISB is certainly a unique co-educational day and boarding school and I am extremely proud to be leading it Our students are encouraged to see every day as an opportunity, a chance to develop and grow and a chance to ‘be the start of something’; their journey as a lifelong learner begins the very moment they start their journey at TISB
Dr. Caroline Pascoe, Principal
