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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS In the Senior School at CIS our belief is that students are mature individuals who can make appropriate choices in their behaviour, and show respect for the rights and feelings of others. As we are multi-cultural, this entails respect for diverse religious and cultural heritage. Staff members will consistently and positively reinforce student behaviors that demonstrate dignity and respect for others. In order to encourage appropriate behavior, we ask that teachers, students and parents model the following behaviors. • Treat people and property with dignity and respect • Participate actively in the learning process • Exhibit a positive attitude • Act responsibly and honestly • Use appropriate language When at school or in attendance at school sponsored activities, students are expected to: 1. Display an attitude of mutual cooperation and respect for other students, staff and guests; 2. Respect school and personal property; 3. Not have weapons, matches or lighters; 4. Not fight or endanger the safety of others; 5. Use appropriate and courteous language; 6. Dress in clothing that is clean, neat and modest; 7. Display honesty in all aspects of their studies; 8. Turn off phones, iPods etc. during class time. The CIS staff will help students understand and follow behavior expectations, treating all students in a fair, clear and consistent manner, using one or more of the following management procedures when students exhibit inappropriate behaviors: • Discussion with teacher, counselor or administrator • Detention • Parent conference • In-school suspension • Suspension from school BULLYING There is an anti-bullying policy at Copenhagen International School. Bullying is repeated, long-term negative behavior, which leads to an individual or group being victimized by another individual or group. It can be verbal, for example, teasing, rumor-spreading, insults and name calling. It can be physical, for example, physical violence or violation of personal property. It can be direct, as described, or indirect, such as social isolation or being excluded from a group. It can be electronic, for example, text messaging or cyber-bullying. Bullying creates an imbalance of power in which the victim can lose status and self-esteem. School Approach: CIS approaches bullying in a proactive and constructive manner. ‘Respect for yourself and respect for others’ is a core principle in the School. Students with relationship issues are identified as soon as possible and intervention is provided through counseling or mediation. Students with social and/or behavioral issues are identified as soon as possible and an intervention plan is put in place. CIS Senior School Parent/Student Handbook 10
Through collaborative efforts of administration, parents and staff, awareness of expectations for the way people treat each other in the CIS community is constantly in the forefront. Through advisory classes, assemblies, and small and large group work, strategies are taught for identifying bullying, dealing with bullies and preventing victimization. Though much of this work takes place in the Primary and Middle Schools, the expectations continue in the Senior School. Cyber-bullying The school becomes involved in a student’s online activities when they are directed negatively towards other members of the school community, and therefore impact at-school life. If the actions of students outside of school result in students feeling unsafe or uncomfortable at school, then CIS administration will act to remedy this. Additionally, if members of CIS staff or its community are targeted, then this becomes a school matter. It is important that students are aware of the implications of their actions online, both on themselves and on others. The actions students take on social networking sites like Facebook can impact their university applications, job searches, and overall reputation. CALCULATORS All Senior School students are required to have graphic calculators. Students are required to purchase their own calculator. In line with curriculum changes within the Diploma Program, the Mathematics department at CIS has decided to phase in TI-Nspire calculators, starting with grade 9 in 2012. Older students will continue to use TI 84 calculators, but by 2015, all students should be using the TI-Nspire calculators. Instructions in the classroom will still be given with each of the following calculators until this phase is complete: School year Grades 9 & 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 2013 – 2014 TI-Nspire non CAS TI-84 TI-84 Version 1.3 or higher 2014 – 2015 TI-Nspire TI-84 2015 - 2016 TI-Nspire When purchasing a new calculator please make sure that you buy the non CAS TI-Nspire version 1.3 or higher. We also recommend a handheld with a touchpad. The earlier versions of the TI-Nspire are prohibited in the IB exams. Questions should be addressed to the Head of the Mathematics Department, Aletta Faber: AlettaFaber@cis.dk More information can be found at: http://education.ti.com/calculators/products/US/Nspire-Family/ CAS PROGRAM All Senior School Students are required to participate in CAS, which stands for Creativity, Action and Service. This is a fundamental part of the IB Programs, as well as basic to our school values. In grades 9 & 10 students must complete at least 15 hours of Community Service. Over the two years of the Diploma Program, students must complete approximately 150 hours of CAS, to include at least one long-term project. In grades 9 & 10, students work with their Advisor, overseen by the Grade Level Team Leader, to ensure meaningful participation in CAS activities. As of 2013-14, all students will use ManageBac to record and reflect on their CAS. CIS Senior School Parent/Student Handbook 11
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