Welcome Year 7 Tutor: John Osborne. Year 7 welcome: Lautaro García Mary Lou Harshbarger Jacob Samaniego Martina Sierra A BIG Welcome!

Welcome

Year 7Tutor: John Osborne

Year 7 welcome:Lautaro GarcíaMary Lou HarshbargerJacob SamaniegoMartina Sierra

A BIG Welcome!

Welcome to Secondary!SECONDARY COORDINATORS:

Head of Secondary Mr. Marcus FelsmanStudent and Teacher Welfare

Head of Secondary Mr. Paul TonkinsonTeaching and Learning

The complete plan can be found in the Parents Handbook

Communication Plan in school

Communicating with SchoolPlease communicate with us when you have some problem

• Send an e-mail to the Tutor (Mr. John Osborne).

• Send an e-mail to one of the Coordinators (Mr. Marcus Felsman or Mr. Paul Tonkinson).

• Call to the Secondary office to request a meeting - Cathy Lasso: 2374649 ext. 119

If you have specific questions, communicate directly to one of the teachers of Year 7:

• ENGLISH LANGUAGE Ms. Helen Johnson [email protected]. Jessica Karasek [email protected]

• ENGLISH LITERATURE Mr. Marcus Felsman [email protected]• ESPAÑOL Ms. Ana Perugachi [email protected]• MATHEMATICS Mr. David Chochla [email protected]• HUMANITIES Mr. Phil Johnson [email protected]• ICT Ms. Jessica Karasek [email protected]• SCIENCES Mr. John Osborne josborne@ britishschoolquito.edu.ec• ART Ms. Amy Sawchak [email protected]• MUSIC Mr. Miguel Angel [email protected]• CIENCIAS SOCIALES /NATURALES Mr. Abraham Angulo [email protected]• PHYSICAL EDUCATIONMs. Marie Farry [email protected]• ELD Ms. Belen Lanas [email protected]

Comunicación con los Profesores

http://www.britishschoolquito.edu.ec

The Curriculum Handbooks for each year group can be found in the School web page:

Curriculum Information

IB LEARNER PROFILE

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be:INQUIRERS They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.KNOWLEDGEABLE They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.THINKERS They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognise and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions. COMMUNICATORS They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.PRINCIPLED They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.OPEN-MINDED They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from experience.CARING They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feeling of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and to act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.RISK-TAKERS They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.BALANCED They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.REFLECTIVE They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

Self-Evaluation after each Partial Report• After a Partial Report, each student will evaluate his/her

progress and develop two or three targets.• The students will discuss the reports and their targets with

their parents.• Targets will be evaluated again after the next Partial report.• We ask parents to make sure they sign the Evaluation format

and its targets and return it to school for filing.

The ‘Planner’• The Planners help the students organise their week and homework. The

Planner contains important information.

• The Planner is very important in the communicaton between home and school and for parents to participate in the education of their children.

• Students should write all their homework in their Planners.

• The Planner is revised and signed by the Tutor at the end of each week and must also be signed at hoem at the weekend.

Absences• A justification for an absence should be sent by e-mail to the Tutor, or noted in the

Planner or communicated to the Secondary Assistant (Cathy Lasso).

• In the case of an anticipated absence of one or two days for meetings or events out of school, a request should be sent to the Tutor well in advance

• In the case of a necessary family vacation, the request should be sent in writing to the Director.

• After an absence of several days for medical reasons, a doctor’s certificate is required by the Tutor.

• Students are obliged to recuperate all missed work and homework after an absence.

Assignments and HomeworkTeachers will record assignments and homework which is not delivered on time, in SchoolBase, which is revised by Tutors every day.

• If a student has not completed an assignment or a homework properly or has delivered it late three times in a 7 week period, parents will be informed by e-mail and will receive a short detention.

• 6 assignments or homeworks delivered late or not completed properly will mean another communication home and a Secondary detention, after school.

• 9 assignments or homeworks delivered late or not completed properply will lead to a meeting between parents and the Head of Secondary, and further sanctions.

At HomeRoutines – for waking up, meals, bed time, lay time, rest and HOMEWORKPlanning – a timetable at home, and a long term calendarHelp and Support with homework but …. don’t do it for them! Time and place for homework – establish a formal time and placeTelevision – please control the amount of TV time during the weekComputers – high risk area! Please establish rules.Trips – planned according to the school calendarRest time – very important!

Lockers• Every student has their own locker, in which can be stored their

belongings during the day.• Students need to bring their own locks and also spare keys, which are

kept with the Tutor.• Students do not bring all their books and equipment to every class in

a day, they bring just what they need, in a small bag. What is not required, stays behind in the lockers.

• All items of value, brought into school by students, must be kept in the locked lockers, including during break and PE classes.

Procedure for Lost Property• If a student loses something, the Secondary Assistant (Cathy

Lasso) must be informed immediately.• We will inform the personnel of the school about the loss,

including the concierge, the guards and the cleaning staff.• Teachers will talk with students about the loss.• We are not allowed to investigate or search the bags and private

property of students.

Uniform• Regulations about uniform are described in the Planner and in the Parents

Handbook. It is the responsibility of every student to wear the correct uniform in school.

• The three types of uniform are:• Formal Uniform – Mondays and special occasions• Normal, daily uniform• PE uniform and the uniform for House sports

• Fridays, all students wear full PE uniform and a T-shirt according to their House – Blue, Illinizas; Red, Antisana; Yellow, Cayambe

• All items of uniform must be properly named.

Sun protection - SunSmart Framework

• The School pays special attention to the risk from solar radiation.

• All Year 7 students should wear school sun hats outside class.• Students should use sun block cream (provided by the school).• Students will not be allowed to use the play areas (football field,

tennis and basketball courts) during break or lunch, unless they wear hats.

Rehydration• All students should bring their own personal water

bottle to school. The bottle should be named.

• There are water points throughout the School, where bottles can be filled. No water cups are provided.

• The use of mobile phones is not permitted in class or around school during the day.

• All students from Years 10, 11, 12 & 13 are expected to have a laptop or tablet with them in class.

• The use of mobile phones by students is only permitted when it is really necessary, during break and lunch times, in the vicinity of their lockers.

Mobile phones and electronic devices

Please communicate immediately with me whenever you have concerns or questions. I am at your service!

[email protected]

Every Year Group should elect two representatives for the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

PTA