The International School Bangalore
New Student Acceptance Pack
Dear Parents,
We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to you and your child as you embark on an exciting journey with us at The International School Bangalore (TISB). Congratulations on your child's acceptance into our esteemed institution.
At TISB, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic learning environment that inspires curiosity, encourages critical thinking, and promotes holistic development As your child joins our diverse community of learners, they will have access to worldclass facilities, exceptional faculty, and a rich array of academic and extracurricular opportunities
In this information pack, you will find comprehensive details about our curriculum, school policies, extracurricular activities, and support services available to ensure your child's success and well-being. We encourage you to explore these resources thoroughly and reach out to our dedicated team if you have any questions or require further assistance. This document should be read along with the Senior School Parents' & Students' Handbook
As partners in your child's educational journey, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential Together, let us work hand in hand to cultivate a love for learning and prepare your child for a future filled with endless possibilities.
Once again, welcome to TISB! We look forward to getting to know your family and witnessing the incredible growth and achievements of your child in the years to come
WHO TO CONTACT LIST
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
CAFETERIA MENU (SAMPLE)
Cafeteria follows a 3-week cycle The weekly menu can be viewed in the parent portal
PROSPECTUS LINKS
PRIMARY YEARS MIDDLE SCHOOL IG YEARS IBDP
GradeCoordinatorsandFormTutors
Each Grade has a Grade Coordinator, and their email contacts are listed below If you have any queries prior to the start of term, please email the student's Grade Coordinator.
6: Ms Dhanshri kdhanshri@tisb.ac.in
Grade 9: Ms. Bhaswati bbhaswati@tisb.ac.in
7: Mr Anand janand@tisb.ac.in
10: Ms. Velina mvelina@tisb.ac.in
8: Dr Sindhu ssindhu@tisb.ac.in
Grade 11: Mr. Bimal rbimal@tisb.ac.in
Grade 12: Ms. Gunjan gunjanjyoti@tisb.ac.in
The student will also have a Form Tutor which you will be informed of at the start of the school They should be your first point of contact for any queries for the remainder of the academic year.
SeniorSchoolLeadershipTeam
Dr. Caroline Principal school@tisbacin Mr. Santanu Senior DP Academics psantanu@tisbacin Mr. Naveen DP Pastoral tnaveen@tisbacin Ms Vijayalakshmi DP Professional Development jvijayalakshmi@tisbacin
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
TermDates
You can find the Term Dates for the current academic year in our website. Please note that the dates are subject to changes often, so it is always important to refer to the website to be get the up-to-date information.
Link to Term Dates
Textbooks
We distribute the necessary textbooks to each student at the start of school.
StudentsEnteringGrades7,8and9
If they do not already have one, Grade 7, 8 and 9 students are required to purchase a scientific calculator.
We recommend the following calculator CASIO Scientific Calculators fx-991 EX
You may enquire/buy from Email Id: casioshreeji@gmailcom Website: www.ezbuy.co.in
BoardingInformation
We offer boarding to grade 5 and onward For boarding families, please read through the Boarding Handbook for more information and details about boarding.
MusicLessons
Those wishing to register for next year are asked to complete the following form to be added to the new registrations Please read the terms and conditions carefully before responding! This will prevent confusion regarding lesson fees and structure.
Music lesson Form Link
FridayUpdateCommunication
From mid-July, you will start receiving our Friday Updates which are sent out to parents and students every Friday and contain important information. Please do look out for this email every week, which may be inadvertently directed to your spam or junk mail
SchoolBusTransport
For any queries regarding transport and bus routes, or to book your place on the school transport, please contact Sam Tours (tisbtransport@samtoursntravelscom)
Click here to see the updated bus routes Please note that the routes are subject to change
SchoolUniform
Please note that the 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
HouseSystem
At TISB we have four Houses - Explorers, Voyagers, Pioneers and Gold and each student and staff member are associated with a House Throughout the year there are several interHouse competitions, and the House system is also associated with our Rewards & Sanctions Policy New students will be informed of which House they are to be in during the first week of school.
Pendingdocuments
Please ensure that you have sent all the required documentation requested in the Offer Letter including past reports, Parent Agreement Form, Student Medical History Form, Local Guardian Form (Boarding families only) and the Non-Local Guardian Form
Student&ParentPortal
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 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.
Tentative
Orientation Schedule
Saturday, 3rd August 2024
08:30 AM - 0930 AM
09:30 AM-1030 AM
09:30 AM-1030 AM
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Welcome & Introduction by Dr Bindu Hari, Vice-Chairperson & Director, Dr Caroline Pascoe, Principal to new parents and students of Grade 6, 7 8, 9 ,11
Wider curriculum fair (After School Activities) with outside providers of different clubs for all new Grade 11 students and parents
Orientation Programme for all Grade 6 students and parents. Ms. Dhanshri Konher – Grade 6 Coordinator
Orientation Programme for new Grade 7 students and parents Mr Anand Jerome – Grade 7 Coordinator
Orientation Programme for new Grade 8 students and parents Dr Sindhu S– Grade 8 Coordinator
Main Auditorium
Galleria Main Auditorium
Main Auditorium
Music Room 2
Music Room 1
Orientation Programme for new Grade 9 students and parents Ms Bhaswati Bhar- Grade 9 Coordinator Admin Auditorium
Orientation Programme for new Grade 11 students and parents Mr Bimal – Grade 11 Coordinator
Wider curriculum fair (After School Activities ) with outside providers of different clubs for all new Grade 6,7,8,9 students and parents
Students and parents who have opted for Day Boarder status leave.
An overview of boarding- Dr Caroline Pascoe, Principal, Mr Naveen Tom - Deputy Principal Pastoral and Mr Gopinathan - Head of Boarding
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM LUNCH
1:30 PM - 3:00PM
Main Auditorium
Galleria Main Auditorium
Main Auditorium
New boarders proceed to respective boarding houses to unpack and to setup the rooms Boarding Houses
3:00 PM -3:30 PM TEA
3:30 PM -4:00 PM
Meeting with Boarding Housemaster/Housemistress in respective Boarding Houses for new boarders and parents. Boarding Houses
4:30 PM All parents and guardians of new boarders depart
Tentative Boarding Orientation Schedule
Sunday, 4th August 2024
8.30 – 9.30
9.30 – 10.30 Tour of the campus Meet at Portico
1030 – 1100 Juice and snacks Street Café
1100 – 1230
1230 – 100
Meeting with Mr Benny, Head of Library Library
100 – 300 Leisure time (On Campus) School campus
3.15 – 5.00
515 – 600
600 – 715 Ice breakers organized by the student Head of houses and Deputy Head of houses
715 – 745
745 – 915
field
Meeting with Boarding Heads of Houses Boarding Houses 915 onwards Staggered lights out Boarding Houses
Note: Parents who wish to meet their children are welcome to come on Sunday, between 10:30 am and 3:00 pm
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.
