2011-2012 - Bavarian International School

GENERAL COMMUNICATION POINTS
1. Parents are encouraged to make maximum use of the sources such as the Parent Handbook, the
News and Notes, Parent Information meetings, email updates, letters home, parent/teacher
interviews and Curriculum Mornings in order to be well informed on school matters.
2. We encourage open dialogue between parents and teachers and we wish to establish a community of
learners in which parents are partners with us to support their child’s learning. We ask that you
schedule a time to speak with your child’s teacher that enhances an open and communicative process.
3. If using email, please address the person you wish a response/action from in the ‘To’ section; if people
are listed in the ‘Cc’ section this means that the email is for their information only and no action on their
behalf is required.
STUDENTS – WHERE TO GO TO FOR HELP:
If you are in trouble or there is an accident or danger: Ms Hessler, US Principal, Mr. Nixon, Director,
Ms Lönker, School Nurse and/or the nearest adult
If there is an accident or problem in the playground or cafeteria: the nearest duty teacher who will be
wearing an orange vest so you can find him/her easily
If you are not feeling well or need help with any health issues: Ms Lönker, the school nurse, situated
opposite the Middle School Office
If you are worried, sad or experiencing conflict or difficulty with relationships: Ms Horton, US
Counselor or your Mentor
If you need help organising yourself for school, setting up a study plan: Ms Horton, US Counselor
or Mr Skene, IGCSE Coordinator or Mr von Wrede-Jervis, Assistant Principal & IB Coordinator or Ms
Moorhouse, Dean of Students
If you have an IT problem: The IT Department on the first floor of the Schloss
If you have a question about school buses: Ms Bauer, Transport Manager
If you have a question about universities and careers: Ms Moorhouse, Dean of Students & UK
University Counselor or Ms Horton, US Counselor or Ms Hessler, US Principal
If you want to change an IB subject: Mr von Wrede-Jervis IB Coordinator
If you want to change an IGCSE subject: Mr Skene, IGCSE Coordinator
If you need advice about a subject: The Curriculum Leader in the subject or your subject teacher
If you have questions about Community Service or CAS: Ms Letschert, CAS Coordinator
If you want to bring a friend to school: Ms Konrad, US Secretary
Further help with anything not listed here: US Office, Ms Konrad
Your US Principal and all your teachers are always willing to help you; please just ask to see us.
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