middle school - International School of Islamabad

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School Program
The Middle School years are a time of significant social, physical, emotional, and
intellectual growth and development. As such, the Middle School organizes its time and
staff to support young adolescents’ needs.
The Middle School Program of the International School of Islamabad adheres to the
mission and vision of ISOI. We ensure that each student strives for academic success,
develops intellectual curiosity, and becomes a responsible global citizen. We inspire open
collaboration to create a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment that
cultivates enthusiastic and globally-minded individuals. The Middle School Program at
ISOI is built around an academic core consisting of English, mathematics, science and
social studies. The schedule and timetables are designed to provide teachers the
opportunity to collaboratively plan and instruct lessons.
In addition to the academic core, students in the Middle School at ISOI also participate in
performing or visual arts, technology education, physical education, information literacy
skills-building, and character development. All students in all grades participate in full
courses of these subjects. Students also participate in the study of foreign languages or
receive additional support in English Communication Skills. An ELL class is also offered
to students coming to us with limited English backgrounds.
Middle School Sports
ISOI encourages its students to become involved in athletics and provides a wide variety of
choices in team and individual sports, intramural athletics, as well as regular physical
education classes.
Students may compete in the South Asian Inter-School Association (SAISA) West conference
against the three other international schools within Pakistan; Karachi American School (KAS),
Lahore American School (LAS) and Murree Christian School (MCS). Tournaments are held in
soccer, volleyball, basketball, track and field, badminton and swimming.
All students who wish to take part in a sport are ensured fair and equal playing time, provided
they have not missed more than three practices during the season. In addition, students must
have a minimum 2.0 GPA, have no F (failing) grades and be in good behavioral standing.
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HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Program
ISOI offers the curriculum of the International Baccalaureate in the last two years of high school.
This program is internationally recognized for its rigorous academic standards and highly
respected by colleges and universities. The core components of Creativity, Action and Service and
the Extended Essay support our mission and vision while preparing students for the challenge of
college and life beyond formal education.
Students at ISOI have three graduation options:
Full IB Diploma Candidate: students successfully complete six courses, 3 at higher level and 3
at standard level, including externally assessed exams and assignments. Additionally, they
meet the requirements for CAS, the Extended Essay and an additional course, Theory of
Knowledge. These students will potentially earn two credentials: the ISOI diploma and the
IB diploma.
IB Subject Candidate: students select certain courses in which to earn IB certificates. They
complete externally assessed exams and assignments only in these selected courses. They
also participate in CAS, an ISOI graduation requirement. These students will potentially
earn the ISOI diploma and certificates in the IB courses they have selected.
ISOI Diploma: students follow the IB curriculum, usually in the same classes as IB candidates.
They do not submit exams and assignments for external assessment. However, they do
participate in CAS, a graduation requirement. These students have potential to earn an ISOI
diploma.
In consultation with parents, the college counselor, the DP Coordinator and the administration,
students select a graduation option appropriate to their needs and abilities. For more complete
information concerning all aspects of the IB Programme, please consult the IB Student Handbook
or the school’s IB webpage.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Academic Progress Reporting &
Grade Point Average
Student progress is evaluated continuously throughout the year, not simply at quarters and
semesters. This approach to student assessment provides a more accurate reflection of mastery
concerning both content and academic skills from the first day of class through the final exam.
Four times per academic year, a “snapshot” of the student’s progress at that point in the
learning process is issued to parents (i.e. Progress Report Cards). Teachers provide continuous
updates regarding student progress through Edline.
Learning skills such as Organization, Attendance, Participation, and Citizenship are not included
in the course grade, but reported separately on the Progress Report Cards using a rating of
Outstanding, Good, Needs Improvement, and Unacceptable. While these marks do not affect
the student’s grade or Grade Point Average, they are an indicator of overall achievement.
Academic Grade Point Averages are officially calculated at the end of the school year, when
credit for the course is awarded on the student’s transcript. Periodically throughout the school
year, an unofficial GPA is calculated to determine Honor Roll or determine the need for
academic intervention and support.
Honor Roll
With the issuance of quarterly Progress Reports, a list of high school students who have
achieved a high general Grade Point Average is published. This average is based on all
courses taken. Students who earn less than a C- in any course are ineligible for honor roll
recognition for that quarter regardless of their GPA. Please refer to page 35 for the schoolwide grading scales and weight attached to each letter grade. The honor roll categories and
grade point averages are:
High Honors
Honor Roll
Honorable Mention
3.90 – 4.40
3.50 – 3.89
3.20 – 3.49
Promotion/Retention/Withdrawal
Students in grades 9-12 are promoted based upon the earning of a specific number of
credits as well as passing English and math courses. The number of credits required for
promotion is:
Grade 9 to 10
Grade 11 to 12
6 credits
19.5 credits
Grade 10 to 11
Graduation
12.5 credits
26 credits
Students whose GPA is less than 2.0 will be placed on academic probation, will have their
educational program reviewed and may have their enrollment at ISOI terminated. Please
see the “Program of Studies” for a complete explanation of the credits required in each
discipline.
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HIGH SCHOOL
HS Activities Including Attendance
Requirements
The High School provides a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
revolving around Social Event Planning (Winter Ball, Raffle Dinner/Talent Show and Prom)
National Honor Society, Community Service, sports, intramurals, and performing and fine
arts.
To participate in student activities such as athletic tournaments, fine arts festivals, leadership
council, drama, Model United Nations, etc., a student must maintain at least a C (2.0) grade
point average and have no F (failing) grades. Students must attend school the day before
a trip or event, the day of a trip or event, and return to classes when determined by the
school. Questions regarding participation may also occur if a student becomes involved in
academic dishonesty, violates the disciplinary code, or is excessively absent from school.
The Secondary School Principal will review each student’s case and make a decision based
upon the professional and personal counsel of the student’s teachers and parents. ISOI is
aware that each student has a specific set of needs and that individuals excel in different
areas.
Athletic Activities
ISOI encourages its students to become involved in athletics and provides a wide variety
of choices in team and individual sports, varsity, middle school and intramural athletics, as
well as regular physical education classes.
ISOI is a member of the South Asian Inter-School Association (SAISA) and competes with
other international schools in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Oman.
Tournaments are held in soccer, volleyball, basketball, track and field, cricket, tennis,
badminton and swimming.
Every effort will be made to include all students who wish to try out for a team sport.
Students who are not selected for a team are encouraged to continue practicing with the
team as substitutes in case a team member is unable to participate. In order to participate
on school trips, students must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA in the previous quarter and be
in good behavioral standing.
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Music & Fine Arts Festivals
A variety of arts festivals are presented at ISOI. These include the annual Winter Fest and
Spring Fest, school musicals, choir and instrumental showcases held during cultural events
such as Pakistan Day, Cultural Diversity Day, and the Board Picnic.
National Honor Society
ISOI hosts the Margalla Chapter of the US National Honor Society. The NHS provides
service and leadership to the students of ISOI. Membership is both an honor and a
responsibility.
Eligible students are invited to apply for membership, and according to NHS requirements,
a Faculty Council evaluates their applications for inclusion. To be selected for membership,
students must demonstrate scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Minimum requirements for the National Honor Society include the following: Grade 10-12
standing, ISOI student for at least one complete semester, a 3.2 cumulative academic
grade point average in academic subjects, demonstrated excellence in leadership,
character and service, and a minimum course load of four academic subjects to remain in
the Society.
Membership, once earned, is a privilege not a right. Failure to maintain the standards of
selection may lead to loss of membership.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian & Salutatorian
The Valedictorian and Salutatorian are, respectively, the graduating students with the highest
and second highest cumulative grade point average (GPA) in academic courses at the end of
the 3rd quarter of the senior year. Academic courses factored in to the GPA calculation
include those which focus on the core subjects of math, languages, sciences and social
studies, and exclude courses in the arts, physical education/health, technology and yearbook.
In order to be considered for this honor, a student must have enrolled at ISOI no later than the
start of Grade 11. Both the Valedictorian and the Salutatorian are given the opportunity to
address their class at graduation.
President’s Awards
Seniors and Grade 8 students are eligible to be considered for one of the following
President's Educational Excellence and Achievement Awards:
The President's Award for Educational Excellence - recognizes a student's academic
success in the classroom. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in academic courses
to be considered for this award.
The President's Award for Educational Achievement - recognizes students who show
outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment to or intellectual development
in their academic subjects - but do not meet the criteria for the President's Award for
Educational Excellence.
Nominations for these awards are provided by faculty members and awarded by the
Secondary Principal at graduation ceremonies.
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HIGH SCHOOL
American Citizenship Award
Students from Grade 12 are eligible for the American Citizenship Award, awarded by the
Secondary Principal and bestowed upon students who:
 participate in school and/or community service;
 show a positive attitude toward classmates, school, and community;
 display an understanding and appreciation of civic responsibility;
 possess strength of character and the courage to do what is right; and,
 promote citizenship with their school or community through other activities.
Faculty members identify outstanding students and provide their recommendations to the
Secondary Principal. These awards are distributed at the High School graduation ceremony.
Mission & Core Values Awards
Three awards have been developed to recognize students in the Middle School and High
School respectively who embody the key elements of ISOI’s strategic mission concerning
academic achievement, intellectual curiosity and global citizenship. These awards are
bestowed upon students who have received the highest scores on the measurement rubrics
(see pages 7-9) in these three areas, as determined by the secondary faculty.
Additionally, there are six awards at the Middle School and High School reflecting the Core
Values of ISOI. These awards are given by the Faculty to students who represents the values
of Nurturer, Model of Responsibility, Embracer of Diversity, Model or Respect, Empowered
Learner, and Community Partner. Please refer to page 5 of the Student Handbook for the
Core Values in full.
Awards Dinner
An annual Awards Dinner is held in the Spring to recognize achievement in Athletics,
Academics, and Activities participation. The date is announced in the Events Calendar.
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Homework
Homework is considered essential to ISOI’s academic program. Although
the homework load will vary according to subject, grade level, and the
needs of individual students, teachers may assign homework on a
regular basis. Homework is purposeful and is assigned to practice and
deepen student knowledge, to prepare for a class lesson, to apply
research and writing skills, to prepare for special presentations, to finish
work not completed in class, or to teach independent learning.
The school has established guidelines regarding the amount of homework to be
assigned. The amount of homework will vary from class to class. Efforts are made by the
principals and faculty to ensure that homework is not excessive. Approximate guidelines
range from 10-15 minutes daily in KG2 to one hour in Grade 5. Parents who have
concerns about homework are encouraged to contact their child’s teachers.
In the Middle and High School, the amount of homework will also vary from class to
class. Students in middle school can expect approximately 7 hours per week while high
school homework expectations will increase as students reach higher grade levels.
Students in the IBDP can anticipate up to 20 hours per week to complete diploma
expectations including TOK, CAS and Extended Essay.
Language Usage
The International School of Islamabad is an English language medium school. The
language of instruction is English in all classes (except foreign language courses). All
communication in class from the teachers and students, formal and informal, must be
conducted in English. Outside of class, we encourage students to make language choices
that will unite rather than divide the community.
Students on Campus
When students are on campus they must be supervised by appropriate staff members.
Students are asked not to arrive before 7:30 a.m. and to leave campus by 3:15 p.m., unless
they have an appointment with one of their teachers or are involved in events such as
after-school activities or sports.
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Attendance
The attendance policy at the International School of Islamabad is based upon the concept that
high academic achievement is attained not only through what a student learns from a text,
but also from the important communication and interaction that takes place within a
classroom. Exchanging ideas, learning to communicate thoughts and concepts, and
cooperative learning practices are skills that are valued at ISOI and necessary in the 21st
century. Students are required to fulfill their responsibilities as participants in all the activities
that occur within the classroom.
Although it is understood that a student will not always be able to attend classes, it is
expected that students and families accept their responsibility as members of our partnership
by making every effort to avoid missed classes. A high school student who has missed more
than 15% of a given class, including excused and unexcused absences, may not receive a
grade or credit for the class. These cases are reviewed and decided by the Secondary
Principal.
Early Departures & Absences
The practice of removing students from school for vacations, early leaves for holidays, or
early withdrawal before the end of the year is strongly discouraged. If, due to an
emergency, it is necessary to remove a student for leave for an extended period of time,
parents should contact the school to communicate the dates and reason. The parents and
student should also make arrangements with the teachers well before departure to
arrange for make-up work. The responsibility for make-up work rests with the student.
Parents anticipating early withdrawal of their child should notify the principal’s office at least
two weeks in advance of the departure date. This will enable the office to prepare the
appropriate records. Early departures at the end of the school year are undesirable. Parents
should note that the end of the year is particularly important for the students as final assessments may be given and teachers often have other major assignments, projects, etc. that must
be completed for course completion. Complete course grades and credits are usually not given
if a student withdraws before the quarter is completed. In cases where students leave early,
report cards will not be issued until after the close of the school year or until the student
returns to ISOI.
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Moodle and Edline
Throughout the Year
The online, instructional support platform “Moodle” is used throughout the school year to
integrate online-style learning and complement activities in the classroom. This “blended
learning” allows students access to course materials outside of school, verify due dates of
assignments, communicate with peers, complete assessments, and submit work. Students can
also be proactive in planning absences, or continue work when absent due to illness or
unexpected travel, in order to minimize the impact of missing time in the classroom. Moodle
(and Edline, for Secondary School grade updates) should be accessed by both parents and
students frequently throughout the school year.
Virtual School
ISOI’s Virtual School ensures continuity in the delivery of the school’s curriculum during times
when it may be inadvisable to hold classes on campus. On Virtual School days, student work and
course materials will be posted on Moodle daily. Within this secure environment, teachers,
students and parents can access course content, participate in chat rooms, communicate directly
with each other, and submit homework assignments as if they were seated together in the
classroom.
Before Virtual School
Students and parents are provided user-names and passwords, as well as log-on instructions,
upon enrollment at ISOI. We encourage families to access the Virtual School platforms immediately and regularly to become familiar with them before a virtual school day is called.
Establish Internet access at your home and ensure there is a printer available. Consider the computer/Internet demands of all the members of your household. Make sure that each family member is able to meet his or her responsibilities.
Practice the Internet tools found in Moodle (general viewing, homework submission, chat rooms,
and interactive homework and quizzes), on-line library databases, and other resources teachers
use. Practicing your access and use gives you the skills to employ the tools without direct teacher
support.
If possible, bring all school materials home so you are prepared for the announced Virtual School
session and for the chance of it being extended.
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During Virtual School
All School
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Virtual days are school days. Work not completed due unexcused absences , or simply not
attempting the work, will be graded accordingly.
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Assignments must be completed to the same standards and expectations as those
completed in the classroom.
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Report technical problems immediately to the related teacher and the principal. Be
proactive about solving the problem. Lack of access will not excuse virtual school expectations.
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Remember that other classmates can also be a resource for you.
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Complete all required tasks (including submitting work and quizzes) on time and in the
manner required for each teacher.
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Participate fully and actively in all published “real time,” interactive sessions scheduled by
your teachers.
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Respond to all inquiries from teachers and school administration during virtual school.
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Check in with the Elementary Office and/or Secondary Office Moodle sites often for updated
information.
Secondary School
Secondary students are expected to report to their first period class by 8:10 a.m. on each day of
Virtual School, in the manner announced by that teacher. S/he will then report daily attendance
to the principal. Tardies and Absence Unexcused will be recorded. Students should then participate in all courses throughout the day as they would during a regular school day when on campus. All classwork and homework should be completed following the same expectations as
would be applied on campus. Proactively communicate with your teachers and principal as
questions and needs arise. Use multiple means of connecting with your teachers (school email,
Skype accounts, alternate email, or phone numbers as provided by the individual teacher). Be
aware of, and observe, the teachers’ virtual office hours. Just because ISOI is online, teachers
are not online all of the time.
Elementary School
Materials will be posted on Moodle each morning of Virtual School and will include clear expectations for students and parents. Hard copies of materials will only be provided to students without Internet access when possible. Posted materials will include Virtual School
hours as well as Week 1 and Week 2 schedules. If attendance is not received, parents may expect a phone call from their child’s homeroom teacher. We encourage parents of younger students to facilitate their child’s Virtual School work. All classroom specialist assignments need
to be completed by 3:00 p.m., according to the daily schedule.
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Excused & Unexcused Absences
Excused Absences: On the day a student is absent, the office will try to call home to
verify that a child is absent from school with parent approval. We do this to guarantee a
parent knows the whereabouts of his/her child.
When a student is absent from school, it is expected that the parents will call, email or
send a note to inform us of the absence. When the school has been informed from the
parents about this absence, the student will be “excused” and have one day for each day
absent to complete and submit any work due or assigned on that day. (For example, if a
student is absent on Tuesday, then he/she has Wednesday to catch up, and all work is
due on Thursday.) If parents have not certified their permission for an absence, then no
work will be accepted for the absent days. If a student returns from an absence without
their parents communicating with the office during the absence or without a note
explaining the time away from school, then the absence will be recorded as unexcused.
Serious medical conditions requiring absences in excess of a week will be considered on
a case by case basis by the Secondary Principal.
Unexcused Absence: In cases of unexcused absences, students will not receive credit for
any work missed and may receive disciplinary consequences.
It is the responsibility of the student to make appropriate arrangements with his/her
teachers well before a planned absence. Completion of work in a timely fashion is the
responsibility of the student. The make-up time should not exceed the number of days
the student has missed.
When a student is present for only part of a day, he or she must submit and collect
assignments from all his or her classes, as if he or she attended school the entire day.
Tardiness
Students are expected to be on time to school and to
classes. Tardiness impedes the learning process for the
tardy student and the entire class. Tardiness is in direct
opposition to the ISOI Mission and Core Values. Classroom
teachers and the Secondary Principal may assign
appropriate consequences in an attempt to encourage
students to arrive at classes on time.
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Effects of Absences on Tests and
Projects
It is generally expected that a student returning from an illness will be ready to sit for any
scheduled test or submit any long-term project that was completed or due during the
absence. Since these activities are known well in advance, being absent on the day of the
event should not impact a student’s preparedness or necessitate additional work time.
If a student is ill and misses a test or significant due date, he or she may contact the
classroom teacher (via email) and request to schedule an alternative due date. This
request must be made before returning to school. Granting of this request is at the
discretion of the teacher.
Student Attendance Following a
School-Sponsored Trip
Students traveling on a school-sponsored trip may be excused from attending some
classes after their return to Islamabad. If the trip was an overnight trip, then students are
expected back in class 12 hours after their arrival at ISOI at the end of the trip. For
example, consider a sports team which traveled to Karachi for a tournament and returned
on Monday evening. If they arrived on campus from the airport at 11:00 p.m., then they
would be excused from class until 11:00 a.m. the next day, Tuesday. If a student arrives
later than this time, then work assigned and/or collected during the trip through the
student’s actual return to class will not be accepted.
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Guidance and Counseling
ISOI’s Guidance Counselor provides services to the Elementary, Middle and High
Schools. The Counselor works in partnership with students, parents, teachers and
administrators to further ISOI’s Mission. ISOI’s proactive and responsive counseling services
support social/emotional health, academic success, and attainment of each student’s college
and career goals, while incorporating the global perspective that is unique to international
schools.
The Counselor meets students and parents by appointment for individual needs and meets
with class groups as needed. In the High School, the Counselor also serves as the students'
College Placement Counselor. Current students and parents can access the College
Counseling Moodle page for a variety of resources and information to guide them through the
college planning process. PSAT and SAT courses and testing sessions are coordinated by the
Counselor and conducted throughout the school year.
School Nurse
A school nurse is on campus daily. The nurse provides emergency medical
assistance to students, conducts vision and hearing screening, assists with
maintaining standards of hygiene, acts as a health education resource teacher
for staff and students, and provides immunization and other health
information to students’ families.
Medications are not available from the nurse except for Panadol, Paracetamol
and Pepto Bismol at the written permission of the parent. Prescription
medications that need to be taken during the school day should be sent with a
note as to time and amount to be given for administration through the nurse’s
office.
Library Media Centers
The ISOI Library Media Centers are the heart of our inquiry-based curriculum. There are two
LMCs on campus, one for Elementary and one for Secondary, both overseen by a certified
Educational Media Specialist. The Librarian is supported by two full-time staff with training in
media center operations. The Elementary LMC provides curricular support for teachers and
student learning through weekly, standards-based lessons that reinforce classroom content
while introducing and reinforcing information literacy skills. At the Secondary level, the LMC
supports student research through 13,000 print volumes and an additional 30,000 volumes
through the on-line subscription databases. A growing selection of popular, modern fiction,
anime and graphic novels complements the academic offerings and provides students with
recreational reading opportunities.
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Dress Code
Our dress code is designed to foster an academic learning environment which allows for an
individual’s freedom of expression, while not being offensive to the culture in which we live.
The following regulations should be observed:
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Clothes that are torn or contain rude images/texts are not allowed.
Slippers and rubber flip-flops should not be worn at school.
Undergarments are not to be visible.
Blouses and tops with thin straps, low cut necklines that expose cleavage, tops that
expose the mid-section, or strapless tops may not be worn.
Tank tops and muscle shirts are not appropriate.
Sleepwear and pajamas are not allowed, even during exam weeks.
Conservative shorts are acceptable.
Skirts and shorts should be no shorter than 2 inches above the knees.
Students who do not abide by the dress code will be asked to wear clothing provided by the
school, which must be returned. Repeat offenders will be sent home.
Academic Honesty
Academic dishonesty undermines a central goal of the educational process: that one
learns to think for him/herself and gains confidence in his/her own ideas. Each dishonest
act also undermines the relationship between a student and teacher because the teacher
is being asked by the student to evaluate work that belongs to someone else. Trust
between student and teacher is central to a successful educational experience; once that
trust is broken, the experience is compromised.
The responsibility to learn proper MLA citation lies with the student, while the
responsibility to teach this habit and technique lies with the teacher. Whereas high school
students should be expected to demonstrate a high level of independence with these
expectations, middle school and elementary students will need more support and practice
to develop these skills and aptitudes.
Academic dishonesty can consist of dishonesty in examinations, not citing sources for
images or ideas, receiving inappropriate assistance on assignments and submitting the
same work in multiple classes without permission, among other infractions.
ISOI regards acts of academic dishonesty as serious violations of the community’s trust.
Students who are academically dishonest will face serious consequences. If the offence is
repeated, ultimately a student may be asked to leave the school.
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Grading and Assessment
In the Elementary School, students are assessed and evaluated based upon their mastery
of skills in the core subject areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and
in the specialist subjects of art, foreign languages, PE, music, computer and Host Nation
studies. Additionally, Elementary students in Grade KGI through Grade 5 are also evaluated
on two areas designed to help students build effective life skills: study habits and personal/
social development.
The Secondary School uses the following grading scales:
Letter Grade
Percentage
A+
A
AB+
B
98-100
93-97
90-92
88-89
83-87
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
W
WP
WF
80-82
78-79
73-77
70-72
68-69
63-67
60-62
Below 60
Withdrawal
Withdrawal Pass
Withdrawal Fail
Grade
Point
4.4
4.0
3.6
3.4
3.0
2.6
2.4
2.0
1.6
1.4
1.0
0.6
0.0
SECONDARY SCHOOL: Teachers and Administrators understand that parents and
students have a right to timely feedback concerning academic progress. Frequency of
reporting ensures that parents are partners in the academic success of their children
and empowers the student in the teaching-learning process. As such, teachers update
Edline frequently throughout each quarter. Any student falling below a C– during the
reporting period will receive extra support with subject-matter content, study skills,
time management and accountability.
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Computers & Technology
The computers, network and Internet service at ISOI are available to students for educational purposes.
The network and Internet will be available with the following guidelines and restrictions. These
restrictions protect the students and the computer resources, thereby ensuring their educational
availability. The Internet connection is also filtered in order to protect students and the school network.
An “Acceptable Use” policy is included in every incoming student’s information packet, and posted in
the computer labs and library media centers.
While printers are available for student use, there are a limited number. Therefore, all students are
required to have constant access to a working printer outside of school, preferably at home.
Students may use school computers, the school network and the Internet for classroom assignments
and related purposes, as well as personal laptops and tablets for educational purposes.
The following activities are examples of prohibited activities:
 Installing software, Internet based file sharing
 Chatting, visiting social networking sites
 Sending of illegal, sexually offensive or abusive content through the network and/or Internet
 Use of the Internet or email for personal uses during the scheduled school day
Student Suspension/Expulsion
The administration of ISOI will attempt to resolve student disciplinary problems through
counseling and/or in-school disciplinary measures. However, students with continuing disruptive
behavior patterns will not be permitted to continue their enrollment at ISOI. The offenses listed
below are applicable to incidents both on school grounds and while participating on a school trip
or activity.
Suspension: “Suspension” is defined as the removal of a student from classes and/or from ISOI for
a time not to exceed five days for each occurrence. If the incident requires prolonged
investigation, the period of suspension may be extended. The principal has the authority to
suspend a student for a period of one to five days according to Board policy. Grounds for
suspension include, but are not limited to: stealing; cheating; lying; disrespect toward students or
adults; smoking on school grounds or during school trips; abuse or destruction of school property;
fighting; possession of weapons or unauthorized possession of drugs; or other behavior which is
deemed to be improper or offensive. Suspension may be “in school” or “out of school” as
determined by the principal.
Expulsion: “Expulsion” is defined as the permanent removal of a student from ISOI. If a student’s
conduct fails to improve after one or more suspensions, or if the initial offense is considered
sufficiently serious, the student may be expelled from ISOI. Grounds for expulsion include, but are
not limited to: continued repetition of any of the offenses listed under suspension; possession,
use, or dispensing of any alcoholic beverages or unauthorized drug; physical violence; and
carrying knives, firearms or other weapons.
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Campus Security
Special security measures are maintained by ISOI to ensure the safety and health of students.
The school has a security plan designed to deal with fire, bomb threats, natural disasters, and
civil unrest.
In the event of a situation which affects the campus, the Superintendent will execute one of the
following plans:
Stay Home Plan:
In the event of an emergency school closing, the ISOI SMS
messaging system, parent email system and/or telephone tree
are utilized to inform parents of crucial information . Phone tree
“Drills” may be performed throughout the year at the discretion
of the Superintendent.
Stay-at-School Plan:
If an emergency arises in which road travel is not considered safe,
students will remain at school until road travel is secure.
Go Home Plan:
In the event of an emergency that allows safe transport of
students to their homes, this will be done. If the situation requires
transport of students to alternative safety areas, parents will be
notified via telephone and SMS as soon as possible.
Virtual School:
Occasionally, it is deemed inadvisable to send children to the
campus. Please refer to the Virtual School information on pages
29 and 30 for more specific information.
Emergency Drills
Drills are held frequently to ensure student awareness of emergency procedures. Drill signals are as
follows:
Intermittent Wailing Siren:
Evacuation to Auditorium
*Report to Auditorium
Constant Horn:
Fire-Bomb-Earthquake Drill
*Report to outside designated areas
Alternating High-Low Pitches:
Duck and Cover Drill
*Report to inside designated areas
Students are to follow the directions of their teachers without talking. A public address announcement
will indicate “All clear, return to class.”
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