preparing for the world - Dulwich College Shanghai

preparing for the worldFull details of the IBO procedures regarding suspected malpractice can be found in the 2009 IBO Guide to AcademicHonesty.The consequences of academic dishonesty may include:• A change of grade on an official document.• A parent conference• The student being placed on an internal suspensionFirst Instance:• The student will receive a 0 on the assignment or test.• The teacher will confer with the student• A report will be placed in the student’s permanent file• The student will be spoken to by a senior member of staff• The student’s parents will be notified of the malpracticeFurther repeated offences may result in suspension and ultimately expulsion from the College.CounsellingThe College offers two types of counselling service open to all members of the community.The Director of Student Welfare is available to students, parents and staff during the school day to provide support andadvice as needed. The Director will also be engaged in proactive education programmes through PSHCE and ParentForums that seek to provide members of the community with appropriate alternatives before they become issues.The Careers and University Guidance Counsellors are also available to students, staff and parents who are looking forinformation regarding all matters relating to further education. The Careers and University Guidance Counsellors willalso contribute to appropriate educational sessions throughout the year as well as forming an intricate part of the PSHCEprogramme in Year 10 to Year 13.Student Welfare and Pastoral CareStudent welfare and pastoral care encompasses a variety of elements that work together to ensure that daily life at theCollege runs smoothly. S chool life is not only about academics, but also it is valuable preparation time for the worldoutside our walls. Student welfare takes into account the social, emotional, psychological and physical well being of thestudent members of our community.Behaviour ManagementWe recognise that effective teaching and learning will only take place in an atmosphere where there is a clear understandingof what is and what is not acceptable behaviour. All members of the school community must play their part in ensuringthat the rules and practices governing good behaviour set out below are adhered to.We believe that:• Good behaviour should be taught and rewarded• Behavioural problems should be minimised or, better still, do not occur in the first place• Where problems do occur, measures are in place to support students and to reduce their impact upon the schoolcommunity and the smooth running of the schoolWe aim to:• Support students in maximizing their potential• Relate behavioural issues directly to the Students’ Duties and Responsibilities• Develop a framework, which defines agreed roles and responsibilities and promotes consistency in carryingout designated tasks• Respond swiftly to inappropriate behaviour• Provide support, advice and guidance to students and parents• Develop a systematic approach to gathering and analyzing data related to behaviour• Identify students who are at risk of not fulfilling course requirements due to poor behaviour• Develop positive and consistent communication between home and school• View behavioural misdemeanours as learning opportunities• Provide a solid, consistent framework, which guides the actions of our teaching staffDCS Student Expectations• Be interactive and proactive: learning is a two way process involving both teachers and students• Be positive and enthusiastic about your work and studies• Be prepared for class; ensure that you have all the necessary books and equipment• Enter the classroom quietly when you arrive and prepare yourself for the lesson to begin• Do not enter areas prohibited to students without a teacher present• Be punctual• Make up missed work quickly after an absence; it is your duty to seek out the teacher or a classmate and copyup all missed work• Meet all internal subject deadlines and plan ahead• Act on feedback from your teacher• Review your work on a regular basis, rereading your notes and clarify any aspects of your work you do notunderstand• Take the initiative, ask questions and solve problems• Be polite and respectful to your peers, staff and members of the wider community• Engage and participate in all aspects of College life• Respect and safeguard the property of the College, your peers and the surrounding environment• Be proactive when witnessing behaviour that goes against our College expectations• Do not bring any dangerous, illegal or offensive items or materials to school31 32