Secondary School Handbook 2017-18

1 International School of Paris Secondary School Handbook 2017 -18 | 6, rue Beethoven, 75016 Paris, France | T: +33 (0)1 42 24 09 54 | F: +33 (0)1 45 27 15 93 Secondary School Student Handbook 2017 -18 2 Contents Part 1: General Secondary School information 4 The Internati onal Baccalaureate Learner Profil e 4 Internati onal School of Paris Vi si on and Missi on 5 Gui di ng s tatemen ts 5 Secondary School organi zati on 2017 -2018 7 The s chool cal endar 8 School hours 8 Materi als and s uppli es 9 Physi cal and heal th educati on (PHE) 9 Gui deli nes for physi cal and heal th educati on cl ass es 10 Informati on technol ogy (IT)

2 And di gi tal l earni ng res ources 11 Acceptabl e Us e of IT Pol icy 14 Chil d Protecti on Poli cy 17 Dres s code 17 Dangerous i tems 17 Off-campus pri vil eges 18 Lockers , val uabl es and l os t & found i tems 18 Road safety, motor vehi cl es , bi cycl es , s cooters and s kateboards 18 Emergency procedures 18 Studen t Counci l 18 Fi el d tri p gui deli nes 19 Attendance and l ates 19 Communi cati on 20 Meeti ng our team 21 Pers onal i nformati on 22 Medi cal care 22 Parental abs ence 22 Permi ssi on forms 22 School cancell ati on 23 Gues t vi si ts to School 23 The curri cul um 23 As s ess ment 24 Gradi ng & academi c reports 24 3-way conferences 25 Graduati on and grade promoti on 25 Awards 26 Communi ty s ervi ce programs 27 Extend ed Curri cul um Acti vi ti es (ECAs )

3 27 Homework 27 Li brary 28 Support s tructures for s tudents 28 Uni versi ty couns eli ng 28 Parent vol unteers 28 Campus s ecuri ty 28 Part 2: Student wellbeing 29 Support for all 29 The S econdary School s tudent wel l bei ng team 30 Vi ce pri nci pal (s tudent wel l bei ng) 31 Heads of grade and the homeroom team 31 Pers onal and Soci al Educati on program 31 Couns eli ng s ervi ces 32 The S econdary School nurs e 32 Concerni ng confi denti ali ty 32 Res ponsi bi li ti es and ri ghts 33 Support s tructures 34 Secondary School Student Handbook 2017 -18 3 Recogni zi ng s tudent achi evemen t and contri buti ons 35 Tracki ng s tudent wel l bei ng 36 Seeki ng s upport 36 Heal th and safety 36 Fi el d tri ps 37 French l aw 37 Appeal 37 Speci fic res pons es 37 Interventi on map 38 Ti me and s pace 38 Defi ni ti

4 On of Secondary School ti me and place, i ncl udi ng tri ps 39 On a Secondary School tri p 39 Place 39 Secondary School campus 40 Part 3: Parental agreement, consent and the electronic signature 41 Gl ossary of terms us ed at ISP 42 Secondary School s taff directory 43 Secondary School Student Handbook 2017 -18 4 Part 1: General Secondary School information The International Baccalaureate Learner Profile The IB Learner Profile represents ten attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.

5 (IB, 2013) Disposition Description Inquirers We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life. Knowledgeable We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. Thinkers We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

6 Communicators We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups. Principled We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. Open-minded We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

7 Caring We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. Risk-takers We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change. Balanced We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives intellectual, physical, and emotional to achieve wellbeing for ourselves and others.

8 We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live. Reflective We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development. Secondary School Student Handbook 2017 -18 5 International School of Paris Vision and Mission Our Vision: Educating for Complexity Our Mission: As the leading International Baccalaureate World School in France, we prepare our students to engage with and succeed in a complex world.

9 Guiding statements Learning for complexity We are committed to the goals, values and standards of the IB Programmes. We prepare our students to recognize and respond to the challenges and uncertainties of a complex world. As a School , we adapt and evolve to remain relevant and authentic in the context of a highly interconnected world. Inquiry, innovation and learning We recognize the importance of inspiring inquiry and innovation. Each member of our School community is engaged as an active learner. Learning is not a journey to a destination, it is a mindset.

10 We encourage unlimited personal development in our students. We seek to equip our students with values, strategies and skills to navigate a constantly evolving landscape of information, resources and ideas. We encourage students to use creativity and imagination in their learning. The School participates actively in understanding and contributing to the development of innovative and influential educational practices. Research should be embedded in student learning and professional practice. Global citizenship We investigate the changing landscape of identity.