2011-2012 - Bavarian International School

shall be referred to the student counsellor on returning to school. Work missed during suspensions
must be made up.
Probationary enrolment
A student shall be placed on probationary enrolment as a consequence of behaviour or lack of effort
judged sufficiently serious that repeated similar behaviour will result in an automatic
recommendation for expulsion. A formal written contract between the school, parents and student
may be required which specifies expectations and consequences of behaviours.
Counselling Referral
The school may require professional counseling and/or diagnostic evaluation as a requirement for
continued enrolment. The results of any testing and/or professional recommendations for school
action would also be required. These costs are borne by the parents.
Police Referral
BIS may be required under German law to report a criminal offence to the police or other
authorities.
Disciplinary Consequences of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is regarded as academic theft and results in a zero grade award by the IB (please see page 38)
The teacher will inform the Principal and they will conference with the student on the paper/ assignment in
question. The Principal will notify the parents in writing of the incident. After a student’s work has been
determined to be plagiarised, the Principal may impose one or more of the following consequences:
1. Resubmit the paper/assignment to be completed during Academic Catch Up (ACU): The student will
revise and resubmit a properly documented paper/assignment.
2. No credit on the paper/assignment: The student will receive a zero on the paper/assignment.
3. Probation: The student will be placed on academic probation
If a student commits plagiarism on an IB or an IGCSE external assessment, BIS will inform the
appropriate organisation and will support the consequences imposed by either organisation.
Financial Reimbursement to BIS
Lost or deliberately damaged books, non-return of library books, deliberately damaged property,
etc. will be the responsibility of the student or parent/guardian.
Expulsion of student
Very serious and/or chronic offences may lead to expulsion, resulting in a student being removed
from the school roll. A student can expect to be expelled in the following cases if they occur during
school, while attending school-sponsored events, or on the school premises:
a) A student is found to be in possession of, using, or selling prohibited substances;
b) A student commits an offence in relation to firearms or dangerous weapons;
c) A student commits a serious offence in relation to theft or property damage;
d) A student’s actions and attitude demonstrate that his or her presence in the school has been or
may be detrimental to the safety and well-being of others;
e) A student repeatedly engages in serious breaches of discipline.
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