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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)
All members of the parent and teacher bodies are automatically members of the PTA for the school year.
The PTA membership fee is included in the school tuition. The main purpose of the PTA is to serve the
students of the school. The objectives and functions of the PTA, therefore, will be to promote activities that
further the welfare of the school and students, and better understanding between parents and the school.
These activities will include the following:
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Arranging meetings and discussions
Arranging and encouraging fund raising and social activities for the benefit of the students
Facilitating the circulation of information and contacts beneficial to its members.
The PTA officers are elected each spring from a set of candidates nominated by the parents. An Executive
Board composed of the officers, parents representing the classes of the three divisions of the school,
teacher representatives of the three divisions, and the school administration is charged with the
management of the PTA and its activities.
The PTA offers an opportunity for parents to volunteer in various ways in the school. Committees for
organizing special events, hospitality, fundraising, bake sales, book sales, and the like are typical annual
activities. Parents are encouraged to serve and support the school through the various events and activities
sponsored by the PTA.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E)
All grade 9 & 10 students participate in P.E classes off-campus. Most classes take place at facilities at
Svanemøllen, but there may also be other locations depending on the activity. Students are responsible for
their own travel to and from P.E. They should be ready to begin their lesson at the allocated start time, and
should therefore take travel time into account. This also applies to the lesson after P.E. If a student does not
have a travel card or ride a bike, then the school will reimburse klippekort that are used only for P.E classes.
Completed klippekort should be submitted to the P.E teacher for validation and reimbursement.
PUBLICATIONS
The school yearbook is published at the end of each school year and presents the various events and
activities that have taken place during the school year at CIS. The cost of the yearbook is included in the
fees and it is distributed to students in the last week of the school year. The yearbook is created by
students, with teacher support.
The Senior School also publishes Labyrinth, a Journal of the Arts, annually. The publication is available on
the CIS website. To view the latest edition, click here.
SAT TESTING
CIS is one of the few centers for SAT testing in Scandinavia. Both CIS and outside students may sit the exams
using our facilities. P-SAT tests can also be taken at CIS. There is an SAT preparation program at CIS each
year, which is run by an external company. All SAT queries should be directed to Senior School Counselor
Kristina Dodier: kristinadodier@cis.dk
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
CIS is an active member of the NECIS Sports Program (Northwest European Council of International
Schools). The program provides the opportunity for students in grades 5-12 to participate in a variety of
seasonal sports and international tournaments. There are nine other international schools in the
CIS Senior School Parent/Student Handbook
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