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The CAS Coordinator for the Diploma Program is Dr. Engelberg. Advisors supervise their student’s progress, both in terms of their involvement in activities and their recording and reflection processes. CAS comments are included in reports in second semester of Grade 11 and first semester of Grade 12. Many CAS activities are made available through the school’s extra-curricular program. A CAS Fair is organized early in September each year during which students can sign up to participate in a variety of appropriate activities. CAS requires DP students to work with their own strengths and weaknesses to design a program that offers them relevant individual challenges. Some of these challenges can be met by joining existing CAS activities at CIS, but each DP student needs to devise unique personal activities. It is important that students take CAS seriously. On a world basis, failure to complete CAS is the main reason each year why students who receive 24 points or more still fail the IB Diploma. CIS is always interested in developing new CAS activities for our students, and we welcome input from the community. Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Engelberg with ideas for potential service projects. CHANGING SUBJECTS The academic timetable in the Senior School is created based on student demand, and resources and staffing allocated accordingly. Students are given the opportunity to change subjects within the first three weeks of the school year. It should be noted, however, that it might not be possible to change subjects, based on class sizes and timetable restrictions. Students wishing to change subjects should collect a form from the MYP or DP Coordinator. Teacher and parent signatures are required. In the Diploma Program, it may be possible to switch subjects, or levels within the subject, at a later date if there is a significant reason. Such changes affect a student’s university and career opportunities, and will be thoroughly investigated before being made. Once final registration of a student for the IB examinations has been completed, changes are not possible CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION The school communicates regularly with parents through the website, teacher portal pages, Open House, weekly announcements, Parent coffee mornings, conferences, semester reports and a once yearly open Board meeting. There are also informational meetings held throughout the year on a variety of topics. As partners in your child’s education we encourage you to address any questions or concerns in a timely manner. Teachers are always willing to meet and talk with parents at a mutually scheduled time, or to discuss concerns over the telephone. If a parent has questions or concerns, they should follow these channels of communication: • Questions or concerns within the classroom or regarding a student’s academic progress in a particular subject should be discussed with the individual teacher. Most problems are resolved at this initial level. • Questions or concerns regarding a student’s general academic progress, or CIS’s Academic Programs, should be directed to the DP or MYP Coordinator, as relevant. • Questions or concerns of a pastoral nature, regarding student well-being, should be addressed to the student’s Advisor, Grade Level Team Leader or Counselor • Any concerns that cannot be resolved with the teacher involved should be directed to the Principal. • Questions of a more general nature concerning the operation of the school and its programs should be directed to the Principal. • Questions regarding attendance should be addressed to the Assistant Principal. CIS Senior School Parent/Student Handbook 12
The Principal, Assistant Principal and Coordinators operate with an open door policy, however for important matters it is advisable to make an appointment to ensure mutual availability. Please email, or contact Lesley McDonald in the Senior School Office to set up a time. (LesleyMcDonald@cis.dk). DRESS CODE There is no school uniform at Copenhagen International School though everyone is expected to dress in a neat, clean and modest manner appropriate for the particular school day or school activity. Students should dress appropriately for the weather as well. Slogans and pictures on clothing should be appropriate to school values, contain appropriate language and not relate to illicit substances or alcohol. DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO CIS is committed to having an educational program that stresses responsibility for one’s own behavior and promotes the prevention of unhealthy practices in relation to drugs, alcohol and tobacco use. Our policy is based on the ideals of health and well-being, and an understanding of the effects of substance use on the development of the teenage brain. We have developed a relationship with the Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD) group, based in the U.S, and a consultant will visit each year and work with our Middle and Senior School students. The consultant will also hold an evening session for parents, and be available to meet with other members of the CIS community. It is strongly recommended that parents attend the parent session. FCD’s website can be found at www.fcd.org. Tobacco Danish law prohibits smoking on school premises. Copenhagen International School is a non-smoking zone. Smoking is prohibited in all parts of the School and its grounds, within sight of the City Campus building, and at all school events. Parents and students should be aware that the legal age to buy tobacco in Denmark is 18. Alcohol No one is permitted to drink on or in the vicinity of the campus during school hours or arrive at school or school events in an intoxicated condition. At the discretion of the Director at school-sponsored events after hours, attended by parents, teachers and students, those over the age of 18 may consume beer or wine in moderation. Drugs The possession and/or use of non-prescribed drugs is illegal in Denmark. The possession of drugs, being under the influence of drugs, or being in any way involved in the trafficking of drugs is strictly forbidden. Consequences Violations of the Policy will result in disciplinary action. Both alcohol and drug abuse will result in immediate suspension and possible expulsion. Students will be expected to attend substance abuse counseling at parent expense. Second offenses will result in expulsion. The distribution or dealing of drugs at school or at a school event will result in expulsion, and may be reported to the Danish authorities. CIS is committed to helping students and their families with substance use and abuse concerns. Counselors and the School Nurse are available for confidential consultation, and can refer to external support resources if required. EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS Every student must have complete and up-to-date family contact and student medical record information on file in Veracross. In the case of accident or illness, the order of calling is as follows: (1) Parents at home, CIS Senior School Parent/Student Handbook 13
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