THE KILMORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016

Reviewed: May 2016

CONTENTS TKIS and IBO Mission Statements

3

Aims

3

Development and Organisation of the School

3

School Organisation

4-6

Management Position Descriptions

7

TKIS Organisation Chart

8

Telephone Staff List

9-10

Homeroom and Attendance Procedures, School Times, Homeroom Teachers

11

General Student Procedures

12-20

Student Health and Welfare

21-22

TKIS Uniform Code

23

TKIS Discipline Policy, The Demerit System

24

Student Conduct Notices

25

Sample TKIS Student Management Form

26

Misdemeanours and Consequences

27

TKIS Anti-bullying Policy

28

TKIS Code of Conduct/Code of Behaviour

29

Library Information for Students

30-31

Preparing for Exams

32

Bibliographies

33

Internet webpages

34

School Map

35

The Kilmore International School –Student Handbook 2016

Page 2

TKIS MISSION STATEMENT An International School exists to serve the needs of its students within the wider international community. The aim of this School is to provide for boarding and day pupils, a general education of excellence in all areas. The School aims to develop, in a disciplined and caring environment, the spiritual, intellectual, cultural, physical and social capacities of all its students, and to encourage and nurture their individual talents and abilities. It further aims to develop a responsibility to the community by demanding high personal standards and encouraging constructive citizenship and consideration for others.

IBO MISSION STATEMENT The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

AIMS The Kilmore International School aims to: Develop the ideal of service: - Service to others is part of life and develops the School community’s conscience, thus breaking down self-interest. Develop a responsible moral code: - The School must provide students with every opportunity to develop a sense of moral responsibility. Develop the intellectual skills of: - Critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, inference and deduction. - Communication and expression. - Research. - Application (arts, crafts, sports). Develop social skills: - The School is a family; as such we are all encouraged to develop an accepting and understanding atmosphere which develops interpersonal social skills.

DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANISATION OF THE SCHOOL Classes commenced at The Kilmore International School in April 1990. At that time, there were four students: two Australian boys, a Japanese boy and a Japanese girl. By July 1990, the numbers had risen to 12 and by the end of the year there were 22 students enrolled at the School. There are now around 385 students with representatives from many nationalities. The School presently offers an academic program which focuses on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years. Years 3 – 10 caters for both native and non-native English speakers with boarding available from Year 7. The staff to student ratio (presently 1:8), coupled with the provision of English as a Second Language (ESL) within the curriculum, makes these years very beneficial for non-native English speakers. It is during Years 3 – 10 that students from overseas become accustomed to the School and to Australia and improve their English skills. The School is a privately owned, not-for- profit, nondenominational, co-educational day and boarding school. Under the law of the State of Victoria, the School is classified as a ‘Private School’.

The Kilmore International School –Student Handbook 2016

Page 3

SCHOOL ORGANISATION Board of Directors: The Board of Directors ultimately controls the School and has established the School Advisory Committee. School Advisory Committee: The School Advisory Committee represents the Board of Directors advising on policy and decision making. The Composition of the School Advisory Committee 2016 is: • • • •

Board appointed representatives x 3 Teacher representative (annual position): Parent representative (annual position): In addition, staff representatives are invited to attend including the Principal, Mr. Andrew Taylor.

The School Advisory Committee is itself advised through the Principal by the following Committees: Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Principal Deputy Principal Plus Staff representatives

Academic Team (AT) Principal Deputy Principal IB Coordinator Careers Coordinator Head of Learning Humanities Head of Learning Language A Head of Learning Language B Head of Learning Mathematics Head of Learning Arts Head of Learning Science Head of Physical Education Theory of Knowledge Coordinator Pastoral Team (PT) Principal Deputy Principal Boarding Manager Primary School Coordinator Year 7-8 Coordinator Year 9-10 Coordinator Year 11-12 Coordinator School Counsellor Assistant Year 11-12 Coordinator

The Kilmore International School –Student Handbook 2016

Andrew TAYLOR Goma TANKO Dr Judy RUTTER Andrew PHAROAH Imelda LAPTHORNE Daniel SCHEMBRI

Andrew TAYLOR Goma TANKO Judy RUTTER Elizabeth McCORMICK Ian BENNETT Deanna KRILIS Mei YUE Paul SZCZUR William HOWARD Cheryl MOULDER David WITTMER Shelley FRAWLEY Andrew TAYLOR Dr Goma TANKO Gayle MORGAN Julie DANIELLS Jo TREANOR Ross WRIGHT Andrew PHAROAH Trudi LAVOIPIERRE/Bianca LAVORGNA Dr Ranjit KAUR

Page 4

Year Level Coordinators Year 11-12 Coordinator Year 9-10 Coordinator Year 7-8 Coordinator Primary School Coordinator

Andrew PHAROAH Ross WRIGHT Joanne TREANOR Julie DANIELLS

Language A Team Head of Learning Chinese Chinese Chinese English English English English Japanese Korean/English Thai English

Deanna KRILIS Chong ZHOU Hao LIN Pisen HONG Angela GOWER Megan SANTAROSSA Pam TRIPP Peter MORFEA Yuko NAMBA Daniel KOO Kwannate CROMIE Sarah MILLS

Language B Team Head of Learning Chinese English English German German Hindi Indonesian/English Japanese Indonesian English

Mei YUE Kelvin DAI Pam TRIPP Richard SMITH Andrea NUNN Trudi LAVOIPIERRE Bhupinder KAHLON Ranjit KAUR Yuko NAMBA Paulo WINARDI Sarah MILLS

Humanities Team Head of Learning Head of Department Commerce/Civics/SOSE Geography/SOSE Commerce Commerce/History/Geography Geography/SOSE Commerce/SOSE

Ian BENNETT Megan SANTAROSSA Jim EDMONDS Peter OSBORNE Jessie CHEUNG Megan SANTAROSSA Joanne TREANOR Ian BENNETT

Science Team Head of Learning Lab Technician Science/Biology Science/Biology Science/Physics Science/ESS Science/Chemistry Science/Biology Science/Biology Science/Physics Science/Physics

Cheryl MOULDER Kay MOLDEN Lynn CHRISTIE Georgina GARNER Baldev KAHLON TBA Andrew PHAROAH Judy RUTTER Daniel SCHEMBRI Paul SZCZUR Ross WRIGHT

The Kilmore International School –Student Handbook 2016

Page 5

Mathematics Team Head of Learning Math Math Math Math Math Math Math

Paul SZCZUR Colin BLAND Karen BURNS Tom KERR Goma TANKO Ross WRIGHT Jessie CHEUNG Baldev KAHLON

Arts Team Head of Learning Art/Drama Music Art/Drama Music

William HOWARD Lynda ALLEN Catherine STRINGER Robert WALLACE Kelvin DAI

Theory of Knowledge Team Coordinator TOK TOK TOK TOK

Shelley FRAWLEY Peter OSBORNE Chong ZHOU Richard SMITH Judy RUTTER

Physical Education and Health Team Head PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health

David WITTMER Claire LE LIEVRE Georgina GARNER Sarah DALTON

Primary School (Years 3 to 6) Coordinator Year 5-6 Teacher Year 5-6 Teacher Year 3-4 Teacher Year 3-4 Teacher

Julie DANIELLS Julie DANIELLS Georgina GARNER Sandi MCNAMARA Jennifer LING

The Kilmore International School –Student Handbook 2016

Page 6

MANAGEMENT POSITION DESCRIPTIONS Board Chairman– Mr Anthony Zanelli: The Board Chairman has responsibility regarding the governing of the school, its performance and the provision of support for the Principal. Principal – Mr Andrew Taylor: The Principal is responsible to the Board for the overall management and operation of the School. Deputy Principal – Dr Goma Tanko: Will be responsible to the Principal for the school timetable, the daily organization of staff and the school, SEQTA, tutorials and Academic staff absences. Business Manager – Mr Steven Scroggie: The Business Manager is responsible for overseeing the finances of the School and is directly responsible to the Principal. The Business Manager is responsible for the co-ordination of Administration, Kitchen and Maintenance staff and employment and compliance matters. IB Coordinator – Dr Judy Rutter: The IB Coordinator is responsible for all matters relating to the school’s IB curriculum management, development and is responsible to the Principal. Year 11-12 Coordinator – Mr Andrew Pharoah: The Year 12 Coordinator is responsible for all matters of Year 12 academic progress, conduct, attendance and welfare. Years 9-10 Coordinator – Mr Ross Wright: The Years 9/10 Coordinator is responsible for all matters of Years 9/10 academic progress, conduct, attendance and welfare. Years 7-8 Coordinator – Mrs Joanne Treanor: The Years 7 - 8 Coordinator is responsible for all matters of Years 7/8 academic progress, conduct, attendance and welfare. Years 3 - 6 Coordinator – Mrs Julie Daniells: The Years 3 - 6 Coordinator is responsible for all matters of Years 3/6 academic progress, conduct, attendance and welfare. CAS Coordinator – Mr Daniel Koo: The CAS Coordinator is responsible to the IB Coordinator for the administration of the IB CAS program. Careers Counsellor – Ms Elizabeth McCormick: Responsible to the Principal for the administration of student careers advice and University placements. School Counsellor – Ms Trudi LAVOIPIERRE/Ms Bianca LAVORGNA: The Counsellor is responsible to the Principal for the emotional and overall wellbeing of students and staff. Boarding Manager – Ms Gayle Morgan: is directly responsible to the Principal and/or Head of Pastoral Care for the organisation and administration of the Boarding Houses, boarding staff and overseeing the pastoral care of all boarding students.

The Kilmore International School –Student Handbook 2016

Page 7

The Kilmore International School – Staff Handbook 2016

Page 8

Telephone STAFF LIST NAME ALLEN Lynda BATH Pat BENNETT Ian BLAND Colin BURNS Karen CHEUNG Jessie CHRISTIE Lynne CROMIE Kwannate DAI Zecheng (Kelvin)

Art/Drama Company Secretary Economics, Commerce, SOSE- Head of Learning Humanities Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics, Economics, Commerce Science Thai Chinese B, Music

DALTON Sarah DANIELLS Julie EDMONDS Jim FRAWLEY Shelley GARDINER Carinna GARNER Georgina GILLIES Toni GOWER Angela HOWARD William (Bill) KAHLON Baldev KAHLON Bhupinder

PE, Health, Duke of Edinburgh Primary School Coordinator Years 3-6 Economics, SOSE, Commerce Librarian, TOK Coordinator Administration Assistant Years 5-6, PE, Science Reception English, Publications Music, Head of Learning Arts Mathematics, Physics, Science Hindi

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

KAN May KAUR Ranjit KERR Tom KHOO Wendy KITCHEN KOCH Leanne KOO Daniel KRILIS Deanna LAPTHORNE Imelda LAVOIPIERRE Trudi LAVORGNA Bianca LE LIEVRE Claire LIBRARY LIN David LIN Hao Jian (Hao) LING Jennifer LLOYD Susan McCORMICK Elizabeth McKAY Lisa McNAMARA Sandi MILLS Sarah MOLDEN Kaye MORFEA Peter MORGAN Gayle MOULDER Cheryl NAMBA Yuko

Exec Manager - International Operations Indonesian, English B, Year 11-12 Assistant Coordinator Daily Organiser, Mathematics GM – International Programs Jason CHOY (Kitchen Manager) Boarding Administration

NUNN Andrea OSBORNE Peter PARKER Les PHAROAH Andrew

Lab Technician - Prep Room x 127 Geography, History, English A Boarding Manager Chemistry, ESS, Head of Learning Science Japanese German, English B History, Geography, Business Management, SOSE, TOK Network Support Science, Chemistry, Yr 11-12 Coordinator

51

RECEPTION

Reception

52

ROBERTS Debbie

Accounts payable

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

ROLE

English B , Korean, CAS Coordinator English, Head of Learning Language A

Year HR 7A 83 11C

RM 83 Adm 3 3 3 3 Sci

EXT 125 167 126 126 126 126 132

Lang

149

60 81 3 Lib Adm mmm 81 Rec Lang

113 133 126 100 110

43 Sci Lang

141 132 149

Int P Lang 70 wendy.khoo Int P kitchen LMK Board SHK 70 61 DXK Lang

116 149 122 115 130 134 121 149

15

5 10B

82 52

6

81

9A

32

10D 9B

43 33

11A

12

8A

International Operations Manager German Ab Initio School Counsellor PE, Health Publication and International Student Advisor Chinese Years 3 & 4 Principal P.A. Careers Coordinator Payroll and Purchasing Years 3 & 4 English A & B

The Kilmore International School – Staff Handbook 2016

3/4B

87

3/4A

88

8B

62

12B

11

7B

63

EMAIL LDA PIB IAB CGB KXB JOC LMC KYC KXD SDA JXD JME SBF CRG GGG TEG AGG WDH BSK BPK kanxuan RJK TMK

133 102 149

IJL TXL BJL CLL library david.lin HJL JAL SSL EMC LMM SMC SXM KEM PJM GAM CEM YXN AUN PJO LXP AXP

Int P Adm Adm 3

40

145 132 122 122 126 101 142

reception@

Adm

102

DLR

Adm

106

Int P Lang 87 Adm Lib Adm 87 Lang Sci 3 Bord Sci 70 70 3 IT

150 160 160 126 131 118 149 163 108 166 123 133 149 132 126

Page 9

Telephone STAFF LIST NAME 53 RUTTER Judy 54 SANTAROSSA Megan 55 SCHEMBRI Daniel 56 6 57 58 58 59 60

SCHNEIDER Annemarie SEMMENS Libbee

SICK BAY SCROGGIE Steven SMITH Richard 61 STAFF ROOM 62 STRINGER Catherine 63 SZCZUR Paul 64 TANKO Goma 65 TAYLOR Andrew 66 THOMAS Richard 67 TREANOR Joanne 68 TRIPP Pam 69 WALLACE Robert 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 18

WANG Locke WINARDI Paulo WITTMER David WITTMER Georgia WITTMER Ray WRIGHT Ross YUE Mei Yong ZANELLI Tony ZHOU Chong

ROLE

Year 12C Biology, TOK, IB Coordinator English, History, Geography, Primary, Head of Department Humanities 11D 11B Biology, Science Library Administration Library Administration Natalie Barry, Joanne Hinrichsen Business Manager ESL, English B, TOK

9C

HR EMAIL 45 JAR 16 MGS 14 DCS AMS

17

Music Physics, Maths, Head of Learning Mathematics Deputy Principal, Mathematics Principal Network Manager Geography, SOSE, Year 7-8 Coordinator English A & B Art, Drama International Student Liaison Indonesian PE, Head of PE Manager-International Programs (Kor/Jap/Taiw) Executive Director Physics, Maths, Science, Year 9-10 Coordinator Chinese, Head of Learning Language B Board Chairman Chinese, TOK

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

LES nurse SJS RSM

12D

42

10C

54

CXS PZS GXT ART RAT JTT PKT

51

RXW LXW VPW DDW GCW RXW RRW MYY

10A 12A

41

CHZ

RM Lib 3

EXT 124 126 126

3 Lib

131 131

Lib

144 Adm 70 43 3 Adm Adm IT 51 Lang 83 Int P Lang 60 Int P Int Pt 60 Lang Int P Lang

112 121 140 141 126 104 107 105 136 149 141 109 149 114 119 119 114 149 118 149

Page 10

HOME ROOM/ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES SCHOOL TIMES Home room Period 1 Period 2 Recess Period 3 Lunch #1 Period 4 Lunch #2 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7

8:30am - 8:45am 8:45am - 9:40am 9:40am- 10:35am 10:35am - 10:55am 10:55am- 11:50am 11:50am– 12:45pm (Year 8, 9 & 11) 11:50am - 12:45pm 12:45pm - 1:40pm (Years3, 4, 5 6 7, 10 & 12) 12:45pm – 1:40pm 1:40pm - 2:35pm 2:35pm - 3:30pm

HOME ROOM TEACHERS 2016 Class

Room

Teacher

Initials

3/4 A

88

Sandi McNAMARA

SMC

3/4 B

87

Jennifer LING

JAL

5

82

Julie DANIELLS

JXD

6

81

Georgina GARNER

GGG

7A

83

Lynda ALLEN

LDA

7B

63

Andrea NUNN

AUN

8A

61

Deanna KRILIS

DXK

8B

62

Peter MORFEA

PJM

9A

32

Angela GOWER

AGG

9B

33

Baldev KAHLON

BSK

9C

17

Richard SMITH

RSM

10A

51

Mei YUE

MYY

10B

52

Jim EDMONDS

JME

10C

54

Pam TRIPP

PKT

10D

43

William HOWARD

WDH

11A

12

Ranjit KAUR

RJK

11B

14

Daniel SCHEMBRI

DCS

11C

15

Ian BENNETT

IAB

11D

16

Megan SANTAROSSA

MGS

12A

41

Chong ZHOU

CHZ

12B

11

Cheryl MOULDER

CEM

12C

45

Judy RUTTER

JAR

12D

42

Paul SZCZUR

PZS

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 11

GENERAL STUDENT PROCEDURES Absence: The school must be notified of any student absences by contacting Reception on 5782 2211 or email: [email protected]. If the absence is known beforehand, students are expected to either bring a note signed by a parent/guardian or to complete the ‘Absence Note’ signed by a parent/guardian in the back of the Student Diary and bring to Reception. Academic Awards: The Principal’s Awards for Academic Excellence are presented in early Term 1 and 3. These are awarded to students, at all year levels, who maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6 or such other grade as determined by the Principal from time to time in the previous semester. Various faculties participate in state and national subject competitions and assessments. These awards are presented to successful students throughout the school year. Year 12 students are presented with a number of awards at the annual graduation ceremony. These include:             

Subject Awards Performing Arts Sport CAS Award (Sam De Gabrielle) International Student of the Year Pisen HONG International Award Principal’s Art Prize ADF Long Tan Mitchell Shire Award for School Citizenship Euroa Electorate Award McEwen Award for Outstanding school Citizenship Principal’s Award for General Excellence Dux of Year 12

Access to Reports: Reports are accessible via SEQTA with each parent/guardian having their own login and password. An email will be sent advising when reports are available to view. Accidents: Accidents which occur during the day must be reported to the Principal via the Accident Register (Front Office) and those which occur outside the normal school day will a l s o be reported to the Principal and if the student is a boarding student, to the Boarding Manager as well. All accidents/incidents must be recorded in the accident/incident book/form which is available in the Business Manager’s office. After School Hours - Day Students: Remaining within or returning to the School after hours (Monday to Friday)  All day students should have left the School grounds and buildings by 4:00 pm unless they are involved in the extra-curricular program and under the direct supervision of a staff member or attending the tutorial program.  Any student staying for tutorials or to use the library must have that recorded each morning during homeroom on the list “Students Remaining after School”, this list is sent to Reception with the rolls and students must notify the office of any alterations during the day.  Students must have their Diaries signed each time they attend tutorials or library.  Study and tutorial sessions normally finish at 6:00pm.  Evening tutorials are offered between 7.00pm and 7.45pm Alcohol: Is banned.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 12

Assessment Guidelines: This takes a variety of forms and is conducted throughout the year. All students at The Kilmore International School are graded using the IB 1-7 scale. This is expressed in the following way on the reports: Grade:

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Excellent Very Good Good Average Mediocre Poor Very Poor

Students will have a Grade Point Average (GPA) each Semester. The GPA is calculated by adding relevant grades received for each subject and dividing by the number of subjects attempted. A GPA of less than 4 is deemed unsatisfactory. Bicycles: Students and staff must wear helmets when riding their bicycles (according to Australian Law) and store them in the bicycle area outside the Blue Room. Boarding: There is a Boarding Handbook that supplements the Student Handbook and is provided to all boarders and all boarding staff. A copy of the Boarding Handbook is available on studentshare and on the school website. Buses: One bus service is administered by Assumption College, Kilmore (Phone: 5782 1422). The other is a service to Gisborne, Woodend via Lancefield which is a TKIS service whi ch leaves TKIS at 4.30 Monday to Thursday and 3.30 on Fridays. The School Newsletter updates days/times of operation. Students travelling by the Assumption bus are required to leave class at 3.20pm to catch their bus on time. Students are expected to behave in a manner that reflects the high standards of the School. Calendar: The School’s annual calendar is published each year. Holidays are set out in the calendar. It is available on the school website – www.kilmore.vic.edu.au under the ‘Our School’ tab or on staff share General/Yearly planner Camps: Camps provide the students with the opportunity for personal development away from the structure of the classroom through a balanced program of recreational, adventure, environmental and cultural activities. They are compulsory for all students and no refund will be made for nonattendance. Cars: The school is aware that a number of senior school students intend to drive to school either occasionally or on a regular basis. It is important that all members of the school community are aware of the school policy on this matter. Specifically: • The school does not have space available for student parking. Consequently no student is permitted to park their car within the school grounds. • Students are not permitted to go to their car during the school day. • It is expected that students will drive to and from school in a safe and responsible manner and adhere to road rules. • Under no circumstances can students, once at school, transport other students in their cars when travelling to and from any school program or function. • If these requirements are disregarded, parents will be notified and appropriate student sanctions will apply. • If the school becomes aware that a student driver has broken road rules or driven in an unsafe or irresponsible manner, police will be notified.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 13

Cheating and Plagiarism: Students and staff are expected to acknowledge fully and in detail the work, thoughts or ideas of another person if incorporated in work submitted for assessment. Failure to do so is defined as plagiarism. This constitutes malpractice for IB students and can, when proven, result in failure to gain the IB Diploma. TKIS uses Turnitin to check student work. Staff are required to authenticate student work through the Turnitin program and by sighting drafts. Students are expected to ensure that their own work is never given to another student, either in the form of hard copy or by electronic means, knowing that it might be submitted as the work of the other student. Collusion is defined by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) as a student knowingly allowing his or her own work to be submitted by another student for assessment. Students are expected to refrain from looking at another student’s work, or notes and texts, during tests and examinations. The IBO further defines malpractice as the attempt by any candidate to gain an unfair advantage in any assessment component. The same piece of work, or two versions of the same work, cannot be submitted to meet the requirements of different IB assessment components. Students in Years 3 to 12 will receive no marks for an assessment task if the teacher knows that the work is not that of the student, or may be required to do the work again under supervision, if the teacher suspects that the work is not the student’s own. Offences will be reported to the YLC or IB Coordinator, according to the TKIS Code of Behaviour. IB students found guilty of malpractice, collusion or plagiarism receive no marks for affected subjects and are not normally permitted to take Diploma Program examinations in any future session. Source: IB Handbook 2015 Correspondence: All written correspondence from the school will be via email including School Newsletters, availability of Reports and other general notices. Chewing Gum: The Kilmore International School has a strict ‘no chewing gum’ policy and students found using it will be disciplined accordingly. Courtesy: Is expected at all times.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 14

Curriculum Overview: Years 3-10: In Years 3-10 all students follow a broad, compulsory program of study which is designed to fully prepare them to undertake the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12. Students study Language A (First language) and Language B (Second language) and will receive ESL assistance should it be required. This may be in the form of an alternative to classes, after school tutorials, or both. The following periods are allocated to each subject: LITERACY NUMERACY Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL) Individual Project (IDP) ENGLISH A (Lang A) ENGLISH B (International Students Only ) CHINESE (Lang B) INDONESIAN (Lang B) GERMAN (Lang B) International Students Only (Lang A) Thai, Korean, Japanese, MATHS SCIENCE SOSE GEOGRAPHY

3 10 6 3

2

2

4 10 6 3

2

2

5 7 5 4 2

2

2

6 7 5 4 2

2

2

7

8

9

10*

4 4 4 4

4 4 4 4

4 4 4 4

4

4

4

4 4 4 4 4 4

4 4 4

4 4 4

4 4 4

HISTORY ART DRAMA

1

1

2

2

MUSIC CIVIC EDUCATION COMMERCE TOK PE HEALTH (Secondary) or Personal Well Being (Primary)

1

1

2

2

4 1

4 1

4

4

2 2 (Sem) 2

2 2 2 2 (Sem) (Sem) 2 2

4 2 (Sem)

4 4 2 2 (Sem) (Sem)

4 4 3 in Sem 1 2 in Sem 2 3 in Sem 2 2 in Sem 1 ELECTIVE (3) ELECTIVE (3) ELECTIVE (3) 1 3 1 2

ELECTIVES: In Year 10 there is a semester based elective of 2 periods per week of Art, Drama and Music Year 7, 8 and Year 9 alternate between Health and Drama Curriculum Years 11-12: The IB Diploma Programme is explained to students in detail throughout Year 10. All TKIS students are required to undertake the full Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12. Subject selection is done by the school’s Careers advisor in conjunction with the IB coordinator and the student. Parents may become involved in this process if they wish. Departing Students: A Departure Form must be completed by all students leaving the school before completion of Year 12. As outlined in the school refund policy, when a student decides to transfer from TKIS, ‘No refund of fees will be made unless one semester’s notice in advance and in writing is given’.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 15

Detention: When required, there is a Head of Year detention. Class Teachers may set their own detentions at other times but must notify the Year Level Coordinator of this intention before the detention is held. A Student Management Form notice is to be completed. Detentions are required to be reasonable and to allow sufficient notice to the child and parent to make arrangements for collecting the child at the completion. See the section on Discipline (Pg. 25) for further details Disobedience: Continual disobedience and insolent attitude will lead to suspension. continually disrupt the learning and teaching of others may be suspended.

Students who

Drugs/Weapons/Medication/Alcohol: Staff and students must not bring to School, or have in their possession, any weapons or drugs (see Discipline details that follow). Drugs (medicines) which have been prescribed by a student’s doctor must be brought to the attention of the boarding supervisors in the case of boarding students and reported to the School Nurse who may be asked to supervise the use of them. Medication on camp must be discussed with the school nurse and leading camp teacher. Day students are required to notify their YLC and Nurse if they are required to take medication whilst at school or when on camp. Students are required to complete a medical form and submit to the school nurses before attending camp and overseas trips as part of school business. Email: All students are given a student email from IT. This is the only email that should be used to contact or receive email from the school. Emergency Management Plan: Emergency Management Practices are held at regular intervals. The Principal decides when emergency drills take place. Students should be familiar with evacuation procedures and take note of emergency signage located around the school campus. Examinations: All students in Years 7-12 will sit formal examinations as part of the educational process in the school. The purpose of these examinations is: 1. as a means of assessment of the curriculum. 2. to develop students’ examination techniques in preparation for the IB. Schedule of internal examinations Years 7-11:  Semester 1: Last week of Term 2.  Semester 2: Second last/last week of Term 4. Students are not permitted to finish the semester early unless extenuating circumstances arise and the Principal is consulted. Students failing to sit examinations on the scheduled dates due to illness (supported by a medical certificate) may be given permission to sit examinations at a later date at the discretion of the Principal and in consultation with the subject teacher. Final IB examinations are controlled by the IBO and commence the first week in November. Excursions: Local students must return a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian before being allowed to participate in a school excursion. All overseas, full fee paying students have filled in a standard medical and excursion permission proforma. Full school uniform must be worn on all excursions. Home Room: All students are expected to be in Home Room at 8.30 am. Rolls must be marked inside classrooms and the students must be settled and attentive. Home Room is between 8.30am– 8.45am. Students who do not arrive in time for Home Room should go directly to reception to be marked present. Please note - 3 Lates (other than due to public transport) may result in a detention. Homework: Homework is set during MOST periods and should be recorded in student diaries. Staff are required to submit to the YLCs, the planned assessment pieces for each term to allow for publishing as a study calendar.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 16

Leaving the School: Students must not leave the School during school hours, including lunch-time, without written permission from a Parent/Guardian to be given to their Home Room teacher and forwarded to Reception. They must record their departure and return in the ‘Late Arrival/Early Departure’ book located at Reception. Leisure Centre Pass: All TKIS students receive a pass to the Kilmore Leisure Centre. For physical education, sport and activities, all students must wear the School sports uniform, shorts, shirt, socks and tracksuit. A Par-Q form must be completed to be eligible for the pass. (refer Pg 20) Lockers: All students from Year 7 to 12 a r e provided with lockers, some year levels need to provide their own padlock. Books for class must be collected before homeroom (for periods 1 & 2), at Recess and at Lunch breaks. Bags remain in the locker area until the end of the school day. Each student is responsible for their assigned locker and any careless or willful damage may be assigned to them. Lunch Orders: There are now two allocated Lunch times – 1st Lunch 11:50am-12:45pm for Years 8, 9 & 11 and 2nd Lunch 12:45pm-1:40pm for Years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 10 & 12. Lunch orders are to be placed in the boxes at Student Services before 11am. Correct money should be used. Lunch orders are collected from Student Services at allocated lunch times. Overnight stays/special occasions: It is possible for students to stay overnight in the boarding house should an emergency arise. If a day student needs to stay within the boarding house, their parent/guardian must contact the Principal. This service will be charged at $70 a night and is dependent upon the availability of a bed. Mobile Telephones/Headsets/Earphones: Must not be used during class, tutorials or study periods. Money/Valuables: Students should not normally bring large amounts of money or valuable items to School. A lockable locker is provided to most students and is the appropriate place for most belongings. The School will not accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen. Most students are required to bring their own lock for their locker. New Student Arrivals: When a new student arrives at the school, the following procedure takes place: 1.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

If the student is in boarding, they are introduced to the boarding staff who provides him or her with a comprehensive introduction to the boarding house routine. This procedure is explained in the Boarding Handbook, a copy of which is provided to each boarder (and is available on the school website). The Boarding office will provide the student with their uniform. The Year Level Coordinator may arrange for an English and/or Maths assessment test for students (Usually for international students only). The Year Level Coordinator (and the Careers Councilor if the student is in Year 11) advises each student on the subject choices available and helps the student select subjects which will optimize his or her chances of educational and career success (within the subject choices being offered). The student is provided with an academic timetable by the Year Level Coordinator who arranges orientation. The student is allocated to a Home Room group by the Year Level Coordinator. The student is introduced to students of his or her own nationality, preferably in the same grade level. These students then accompany the new student until he or she is familiar with school procedures. The student is issued with stationery, books and a locker via the Year Level Coordinator.

Medical Forms and Student Information: Student information (as determined by the enrolment form) and medical forms will be forwarded to the relevant Year Level Coordinator and School Nurses by the Administration team.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 17

Newsletter: The school newsletter provides important information about activities occurring at TKIS and is published regularly throughout the school year on the school website. Publication dates are advertised on the school Events Calendar. Articles of interest are most welcome and should be forwarded to the Principal. Office Hours: The Administration office is open from 8:30am until 5:06pm Monday to Friday. Students wishing to talk to office staff should visit the Student Services Officer via the door located in the courtyard opposite the Science Block. Parents Visiting the School: Being a small School, we pride ourselves on being very approachable and responsive to the needs of both our students and parents. As a result, staff members are happy to meet and talk with parents, but in order to maximize the benefit of these meetings it is advisable to make an appointment. Formal Parent/Teacher interviews are held once each semester. All visitors to the School are required to sign the register at reception and to wear a Visitor Pass. Personal Property: Student property should be clearly marked with each student’s name. Valuable items should not be brought to school. Photocopier: No staff member is to photocopy for students. able to use their computer access to use photocopiers. *Students wishing to photocopy use their school login and password.

Each member of staff will be

Portable Radios/IPods/MP3 Players/Earphones: Not permitted in class, unless specific instructions given eg. Visual Arts class. Staff are to strictly enforce this. Private Music Lessons: Private music lessons can be arranged through the Head of Arts. Promotion Policy: Promotion from one year level to the next is not automatic. It is conditional upon satisfactory academic progress and maintenance of an acceptable standard of behavior. Staff are invited to attend a promotion meeting held at the end of each school year. Property Damage: Students must immediately report any instances of damage to School property to a member of staff. Willful or careless damage caused by any student to School property will result in the student being held accountable for any repairs and liable to strict disciplinary measures including, being reported to police and expulsion in the instances of malicious damage such as graffiti or the like. Recreation Facilities: The School is fortunate to have excellent sporting facilities on campus or available nearby. These include a gymnasium, heated indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, soccer fields and golf course. The Kilmore Golf Club and Kilmore Leisure Centre issue memberships to all TKIS students. (refer Pg 20) Relationships: Romantic relationships may distract students from learning, which is their primary purpose of attending TKIS. Public displays of affection among students are not permitted. This includes, touching, holding hands, cuddling etc. Students who are found in breach of this will initially be given a warning, then a conduct notice and demerit points will be issued. Parents will also be contacted. Reports: Staff will complete student reports each term. Progress reports are to be completed on request by the YLC or the Principal. As well as these, an Interim Report will be issued to a student promoted “on probation”. New boarding students are issued with a report after 6 weeks. Parent teacher interviews are held once per semester. The School must have a current email address to be able to contact families and send out availability of reports and other notifications. Please advise [email protected] of your current email address as this will be the first point of contact.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 18

School Diary: Each student is expected to have his/her School diary at every class, tutorial and study session and to record homework and other commitments. The Student Diary will be checked daily and signed each week by Home Room teachers. Diaries should also be signed for boarders by Boarding Staff and for Day Students, by their parents. Sexual relations between students is not permitted. Smoking: Is banned. Students who are caught smoking in or out of the school will be suspended and given three demerits Students Changing Subjects: For students to change subjects or levels during the school year, they need to obtain the ‘Request to Change Subjects/Subject Levels form from the Year Level Coordinator. Once obtained the following process occurs: 

The current subject/level teacher must sign the form to approve their leaving and the new subject/level teacher must sign to allow them to join the new class late in the year.



Once these two teachers have agreed, the Year Level Coordinator in consultation with the Careers C o u n c i l o r and IB Coordinator signs the form to signify that the student’s subject selections still satisfy the requirements to complete the Diploma. The Year Level Coordinator will discuss with the Principal before confirmation of the changes and subject teachers are advised. The Principal will need to sign the subject change form and the Head of School Operations notified.

Student Money: Students returning funds to the school for Excursions/Fundraising etc. must place it in a sealed envelope with full details written on it. It may be handed in at Homeroom, where the teacher will take to the Accounts Department or Student Services. Staff are not to hold any type of monies for student payments, events or any fundraising. All money must be given to the Accounts Department for recording, security and receipting. Swearing: Is not permitted (in any language). Text Books: Text books and i n i t i a l stationery are supplied by the School and replaced or added to by each student when necessary. Tutorials: Students attending an afternoon/evening tutorial must sign the ‘Tutorial Sheet’ located in either Home Room or Student Services. Academic staff deliver evening tutorials on Monday to Thursday between 3.45pm and 6.00pm, and between 7.00pm and 7.45pm. Teachers provide 2 x 45 minute afternoon tutorials per week and 3 x 45 minute evening tutorials from 7.00pm to 7.45pm per year. Students with unsatisfactory academic performance must be directed to attend tutorials. Teachers must also sign the diary of each attending student and keep an attendance roll on SEQTA. Uniform – Supply: The uniform is supplied through the School and enquiries should be directed to the Boarding office. Visiting the School on weekends: As a community we want to encourage the development of friendship whilst recognising that the Boarding House is ‘home’ for our boarding students. Any day students may come to the School to visit boarding students between the hours of 1.30 pm, and 6.00 pm on Saturday or Sunday. While in the School, they may use the public area or outdoor areas. Non boarding students are not permitted to enter dormitories. Boarding students are not permitted to enter other dormitories.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 19

Weekend Leave: Boarding students wishing to leave Kilmore during weekends or holidays must have written permission from their parents, clearly indicating that the parents have been notified of the details. Work Experience: Work Experience may be arranged, usually for Years 10/11 students, through the Careers Counsellors. It is best arranged for the mid-year break.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 20

Kilmore Leisure Centre Membership All TKIS students are entitled to a Lifestyle Membership whilst they are enrolled at our school. The Lifestyle Membership includes unlimited use of the following at the Kilmore Leisure Centre:      

Fully equipped gymnasium, group fitness classes including Yoga, Pilates, Aqua Aerobics (all subject to age restrictions imposed by KLC) Recreational swimming in the 25m Indoor Heated Pool Fitness Assessments conducted by one of our Qualified Fitness Instructors Fitness Programs designed to help you achieve your Health and Fitness Goals Locker Hire Free access to all Group Fitness Classes at Wallan Leisure Services

To obtain membership please complete a Par-Q-Form for each TKIS student. The student will need to attend the KLC with the form and their TKIS student ID card to be issued with a KLC membership card. Membership will need to be renewed annually.

Kilmore Golf Club Membership All TKIS students are entitled to Student Membership whilst they are enrolled at our school. Student Membership includes:   

Access to all facilities of the Club (7 days) including dining Participation in Club Competitions and obtain an official Handicap Ability to play golf at other Reciprocal Courses at no charge or reduced fees. For a list of Reciprocal Courses please check www.kilmoregolfclub.com.au

Please call the club 48 hours prior to playing to check course availability. Please present your TKIS student ID card upon arrival at the club. Golfing equipment is available for hire from their Pro Shop.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 21

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELFARE TKIS endeavour to look after the physical, emotional and overall wellbeing of all its students whilst attending school. Our Student Health Facility encompasses the following specialties: A First Aid Facility with Trained Nursing Staff: Our mission is to provide a safe and caring environment where students and staff can be attended when in need of First Aid Treatment. The nurse is present in the school from 8.30am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday. Doctor: Our Local GP consults at the school Monday to Friday 8.45am – 9.15am to look after the needs of our Boarding Students. Day Students wishing to utilise this service are required to make an appointment through the School Nurse and have a signed letter from their parent or guardian consenting to the Medical Review. School Counsellor: Our School Counsellor is available to see students by appointment or referral. All referrals & appointments are to be made through the School Nurse or Reception. Student Illness:        

The Sickbay is open to all students and staff when in need of First Aid Treatment, medical advise or when students are simply seeking reassurance Our Nurses are there to look after Day and Boarding Students between the hours of 8.30am to 2pm After 2pm all unwell students must present to reception for all First Aid treatment All Student Handbooks must be signed by the attending Teacher prior to leaving class and must always accompany the student to the Sickbay All unwell students shall be referred to the School Nurse for assessment and if deemed necessary parents will be notified for student collection Parental notification for student collection must be initiated by the School Nurse or TKIS staff member only No unwell student shall be permitted to leave school grounds unless the Leave Register has been completed and signed by the accompanying parent/guardian No unwell student shall be permitted to travel home unaccompanied

Administration of Medication to Day Students    

It is a requirement that all Student Medical Information Forms are to be updated, completed and returned annually No medication may be administered to students without written permission from a parent or guardian All Student Medical Information Forms shall be checked for parental / guardian consent prior to the administration of unscheduled medicines ‘Day Students’ suffering from recurring medical complaints (ie. Hayfever, injuries requiring strapping etc) shall be required to take the appropriate medications/treatment at home prior to their arrival at school

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 22

Parental Initiated Medication: Strict guidelines must be adhered to if a Parental request is made for the School Nurse to administer medications to their child during school hours. It is a requirement that the parent:    

Liaise with the School Nurse explaining the medical condition and treatment required Supply the medication in the original container, with the correct label for that student Supplies written advise from the pharmacist in the case of administering the prescribed medication Completes a signed document stating the student’s full name, name of the medication, dosage and the time the medication is required to be administered

All student owned medications shall be stored and kept locked within the Infirmary Medication Cupboard for the duration of the Medication Administration requirements. Boarding Student Wellbeing:     

All unwell Boarding students are to be referred to Sickbay at 8.30am or after Roll Call Boarding students must present in full school uniform All Boarding students must be assessed by the School Nurse prior to consultation by the visiting GP Those extremely unwell students will have permission to spend the day in Sickbay under the supervision of the School Nurse Those unwell students requiring the day in Sickbay must return to their boarding area at 3.30pm These students will not be permitted to leave the School premises or attend sport after hours

Boarding Students Healthcover (Overseas Student Health Cover):    

The Doctor’s consultation fee is covered by the Overseas Student Health Cover however medications and medical tests are not Medicines are purchased from the Local Pharmacy and payment is made by the student through Student Services Boarding Staff will be advised by the School Nurse on how and when to administer the medication to the student that the Doctor has prescribed If a student becomes extremely ill overnight, boarding staff are advised to call an ambulance (which shall transport them to the closest hospital )

Sun Smart Policy:      

Staff and students are responsible for taking individual precautions for their own sun safety All students must have a school cap to attend sport, any camp or participate in any outdoor activities It is highly recommended that students do not play/sit in the sun without taking necessary precautions on very high UVF days Students and staff are responsible for bringing and applying their own sunscreen prior to sports, on camps and during outside activities It is School Policy that all Years 3 and 6 students must wear the School hat whilst outdoors in Terms 1 and 4 It is School Policy that all Staff wear a hat when outdoors for extended periods

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 23

UNIFORM CODE Girls

Summer Winter

Sports Uniform Jewellery Nail Polish Make Up Hemlines Boys

Summer

Sports Uniform Winter

Jewellery Nail Polish Make Up All students

       

Hairstyle



  

NB:

Summer dress, visible white socks, red school jumper, black lace-up leather shoes, school blazer. Winter skirt or slacks, white shirt, school tie, red school jumper (year 5-11), black school jumper (year 12), school blazer, black lace-up leather shoes, navy tights or navy socks, school scarf. It is an expectation that the full Winter uniform be worn starting Term 2 and during Term 3 (dependent on weather) TKIS Sports shorts, polo shirt, rugby top, tracksuit, white socks, runners. One plain stud/ring per ear. No other jewellery permitted None permitted. None permitted Hemlines must at all times be worn at mid knee level. Short/Long sleeved white shirt and tie, navy blue regulation school trousers or shorts, navy socks, regulation long navy school socks must be worn with shorts, black leather lace-up shoes, red school jumper (year 3-11), black school jumper (year 12), school blazer and a black leather belt. TKIS Sports shorts, polo shirt, rugby top, tracksuit, white socks, runners. It is an expectation that the full Winter uniform be worn starting Term 2 and during Term 3 (dependent on weather) Long sleeved white shirt and tie, navy blue regulation school trousers, navy socks, black leather lace-up shoes, red school jumper, school blazer and a black leather belt, school scarf None permitted None permitted None permitted

All students and homestay students require a school bag. It is an expectation that day students wear full school uniform to school, at school and when returning home. On hot days, an announcement will be made if blazers do not need to be worn. All uniforms must be neat and tidy and worn in a proper manner. In particular, shirts must be buttoned and tucked in at all times and ties must not be improperly worn. Some specialist classes require special uniform such as full sports uniform for PE/Sport Students in Year 12 wear a black jumper under their school blazer. The only approved outer garment is the RED SCHOOL JACKET/BLAZER: This it to be worn to and from school (except on sports days). During school hours, when not being worn, blazers should be folded neatly and kept in students lockers or school bag. On all excursions the RED SCHOOL BLAZER or JACKET must be worn. Sports Uniform can only be worn on official sports days SunSmart – outside activities (Sports/Camps) and the Sun: TKIS follow the SunSmart guidelines. All students must have a school bucket hat or cap to attend sport and any cap at camp to participate in outdoor activities. During lunch times on very high UVF days it is highly recommended that students do not play/sit in the sun without taking the necessary precautions. Students are responsible for bringing and applying their own sunscreen on sports/camps and during outside activities. Hair should be neat, of an acceptable length and without artificial colouring, gel, or other hair products. Boys’ hair should not cover the eyes, collar, or ears, nor should any part or all of the head be shaved. The Year Level Coordinators will be responsible for implementation of policy in this area. Students with inappropriate hair will be excluded from class. Boarding Students will be required to make an immediate appointment to rectify non-compliance. Day students will be sent home. No Facial hair is permitted unless approval has been given for cultural reasons. Hairstyles should reflect both the expectations of the culture from which the students come and the expectations of the school.

The Uniform Code will be strictly enforced and any infringement will result in a conduct notice, detention and possible demerits.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 24

TKIS DISCIPLINE POLICY TKIS students must not:  consume alcohol/non-prescription drugs at any time/smoke  chew gum on school premises  steal  breach the Uniform Code  be absent from School without permission and proper reason  drive to school without the Principal’s permission or travel in a vehicle being driven by another TKIS student  use mobile phones during class hours, study periods or after lights out  leave school grounds without permission or without signing the appropriate register  cheat/plagiarise  bully/fight  have food/drink in class other than a small flask for water  swear in any language (English or native) Smoking: The Kilmore International School recognises its responsibility for the health and wellbeing of its staff and students, consequently the campus is a non-smoking campus. No student or staff member is to smoke whilst on the school premises. Any student caught smoking will be dealt with as outlined in the school discipline procedure. Corporal punishment: Discipline of students is based on the principles of procedural fairness and the School does not permit Corporal Punishment.

THE DEMERIT SYSTEM The Demerit System is designed to address misdemeanors that are harmful to the students, the school or the community. A minor misdemeanor may result in a conduct notice and/or one demerit. Repeated minor misdemeanors will result in sanctions such as detentions and further demerits. Please note that a demerit will be incurred for every three conduct notices and that five demerits will result in suspension at the Principal’s discretion. The school will inform parents of each demerit by letter. Major misdemeanors such as vandalism, bullying or persistent middle level breaches of school rules will result in three or more demerits or suspension. Behavior that is deemed totally unacceptable at TKIS includes the use of drugs, theft, sexual activity, physical violence and malicious damage to person or property. Students who engage in such activities will be suspended or expelled. Please note that TKIS has a strict no-smoking policy. Students who are caught smoking in or out of the school will be suspended and given three demerits. The normal discipline pathway is as follows: 1 Demerit 3 Demerits 5 Demerits 9 Demerits 10 Demerits

Interview with Coordinator and/or Head of Boarding Interview with Principal Interview with Principal and Suspension Interview with Principal and Suspension Expulsion

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 25

STUDENT CONDUCT NOTICES The Student Conduct Notice is designed to address misdemeanours in the classroom by students and to improve the quality of communication between Teachers, Year Level Coordinators and Parents/Boarding about issues concerning a student. A Student Conduct Notice can be issued to but not limited to a student who:  Is LATE to class  Is not in appropriate SCHOOL UNIFORM  FAILS to have their DIARY in class or USE IT appropriately  FAILS to COMPLETE ASSIGNED WORK by designated DEADLINES  BEHAVES INAPPROPRIATEY in the classroom Student conduct notices are issued by teachers and overseen by Year Level Coordinators. Procedure:     

Teacher issues conduct notice

Administration enters details in SAS and alerts YLC of the following: Name of student, Number of Conduct Notices, Incident, Teacher issuing Conduct Notice Coordinator signs and determines consequence Email a copy to parents (to International Programs for International students) requesting a copy to be returned to school A list is compiled of students on Detention each week by the Administration staff and the list is sent to the teacher supervisory detention each week. Any comments from parents is forwarded to the Coordinator

Pastoral Care Notes Pastoral Care Notes can be entered in SEQTA for positive and negative behaviours. Year Level Coordinators will check all pastoral care notes entered for their cohort and decide the appropriate follow-up. Student Management Forms The Student Management Form is designed to address misdemeanours in the classroom by students and to improve the quality of communication between Teachers, Year Level Coordinators and Parents/Boarding about issues concerning a student. A Student Management Form can be issued to a student who:     

is late to class is not in appropriate school uniform fails to have their diary in class or use it appropriately fails to complete assigned work by designated deadlines behaves inappropriately in the classroom

Year Level Coordinators will follow up the pastoral care note and may choose to issue a Student Management Form. The Year Level Coordinator will complete the Student Management Form and notify Administration who will email it to the family/boarding. If the consequence is a detention, the Year Level Coordinator will notify Administration who will distribute a Detention letter to the student and family/boarding. Detentions are required to be reasonable and to allow sufficient notice to the child and parent to make arrangements for collecting the child at the completion of the detention. A detention list will be produced by Administration to give to the staff member conducting the detention.

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 26

TKIS STUDENT MANAGEMENT FORM STUDENT:

Homeroom

REASON:

LATENESS /

DIARY /

UNIFORM /

DATE:

WORK ISSUE

/

/

BEHAVIOUR /

/ 2016 BOARDING

DETAILS:

Staff member

Subject/ Boarding

Name

Consequence:

Warning

Compulsory Tutorial

Conduct Notice

Saturday Detention

Recess / Lunch Detention

Demerit Report

Friday After School Detention

Suspension

After School Study Session In 2016 your child has a)

been sent ______ Management Form(s) Reasons for conduct notices Lateness

Diary

Uniform

After school study sessions

b)

accrued ______ Conduct Notice(s)

c)

served

After School Detention(s) and

d)

accrued

Demerit Point(s)

e)

served

Suspension(s)

Work Issue

Behaviour

Boarding

Compulsory Tutorials

Saturday Detention(s)

Comments

Coordinator’s Signature:

Date :

/

/ 2016

Parent’s signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _____ / ______ / 2016 (Parent: please print and sign this notice and return it to the school or respond via email to [email protected] to confirm receipt of this notice) Admin Use Only Input to SAS

Emailed Coordinator

YLC signed

Scanned & Saved

Email address

Email sent to parents

Email sent to Deputy Principal if detention issued

Detention letter received & entered into SAS

Response from Parents/SAS marked complete

Who Date P//general/forms/2016

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 27

MISDEMEANORS AND CONSEQUENCES Misdemeanors may be categorised as: Minor level: These are minor misbehaviours which disrupt the normal functioning of the school. They are handled by the person most directly involved and the relevant Year Level Coordinator. Middle level: Middle level misdemeanors are more harmful to community-wide well-being. The Year Level Coordiator and the Heads of School deals with these. Major level: Misdemeanors at this level encompass behaviours deemed totally unacceptable at TKIS. Such misdemeanors are dealt with by the Principal/Deputy Principal and may result in Suspension and possible Withdrawal from TKIS. Criminal offences may be dealt with by the appropriate authorities.

Examples of Misdemeanours and their Consequences (Not Comprehensive) Minor Misdemeanors • Room untidy • Behaviour, language or actions which offend or show a lack of respect for persons and their sensitivities. • Breaches of school uniform policy, including hair/jewellery/makeup • Smoking within school grounds.

Consequences  Warning  Detention  1 Demerits

Middle Misdemeanors • Repeat of minor misdemeanors. • Unauthorised absence from school grounds • Smoking • Isolated Bullying • Playing music during study/tutorial time/loud music in dormitory

Consequences  Detention  2 Demerits  Parent contact

Major Misdemeanors  Repeat of middle misdemeanors  Systematic or repeated bullying  Vandalism  Fighting  Possession/use of alcohol  Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle  Assault  Plagiarism  Smoking

Consequences  3 Demerits  Parent contact  Suspension  Withdrawal

SMOKING - Students who are caught smoking in or out of the school will be suspended and give three demerits THE FOLLOWING WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE EXPULSION 1. 2. 3. 4.

Use of controlled substances/materials including drugs Theft Sexual activity Physical threats to school staff

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 28

TKIS ANTI-BULLYING POLICY TKIS aims to promote a harmonious, safe environment, where students, staff and parents work co-operatively to ensure the school’s educational goals can be successfully met. Any form of bullying, if allowed to go unchecked, frustrates this aim.

What is Bullying? Bullying behaviour is that which causes someone to feel fearful, threatened, excluded or in pain. Types of Bullying:  Physical Bullying – any intentional and unwelcome use of physical contact or deliberate property damage.  Verbal Bullying – use of language to threaten or hurt e.g. name calling/teasing.  Exclusion Bullying – excluding someone on purpose so as to cause feelings of nonacceptance.  Extortion Bullying – use of threat or power to obtain favour or goods.  Racial/Religious Bullying – antagonism or prejudice directed towards someone on the basis of their race/religion.  Sexual Bullying – any unwelcome and uninvited comments, attention, contact or behaviour of a sexual nature that is found to be humiliating, offensive or intimidating.  Gesture Bullying – use of non-verbal signals to cause intimidation or fear.  Cyber Bullying – use of email, text messaging or social media.  Others – any other behaviour that is unwelcome or uninvited e.g. “just joking” which causes discomfort to others. PROCEDURE It is important that bullying is not ignored. It is the responsibility of all members of the school community to act when it occurs. ALL REPORTS OF BULLYING WILL BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AND ACTED UPON

What should you do? Talk to a member of the school community with whom you feel comfortable. E.g. School Counsellor, School Nurse, Roll Call teacher, Classroom Teacher, Principal or Parents

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2016

Page 29

TKIS CODE OF CONDUCT/CODE OF BEHAVIOUR Philosophical Basis: The Kilmore International School seeks to foster a school climate which encourages personal responsibility, self-discipline and respect for all members of the school community and their property, and focuses on the development and maintenance of students’ self-image and selfesteem. Respect for the rights of others and the development of a positive approach to discipline at the school are central to the policy. Guidelines: - Staff and Students are encouraged to be responsible for their own behaviour. - Staff and Students’ behaviour should reflect a respect for the rights of other members of the community and their property. - Expectations of staff and students should be clearly defined and fully communicated. - Discipline of staff and students should incorporate counselling. - Behaviour management should emphasize the positive and constructive aspects of students in order to develop and maintain the students’ self-esteem and self-image. School Community Rights School Community Responsibilities Everyone has the right to a safe, clean and attractive school environment. Every person has the right to be treated with courtesy and without discrimination on the grounds of status, gender, sexuality, disability, race, culture, beliefs or physical appearance. Everyone has the right to privacy for themselves and their possessions. Everyone has the right to expect that personal and school property is secure at all times. Student Rights Student Responsibilities To be treated fairly and To respect the personal equally and learning rights of all To be treated with students. understanding and To participate respect. appropriately in all learning activities and to To have a broad range of curricular and extraseek additional help curricular activities which where necessary. foster academic and To attempt all class work personal development. and homework with genuine effort. To obtain maximum benefit from all classes in To be punctual and an atmosphere conducive properly prepared for all to effective learning. classes. To learn without disruption in a supportive, encouraging and safe environment. Parent/Guardian Parent/Guardian Rights Responsibilities To support both students To expect that their and teachers in matters child’s emotional and physical well-being is of effective learning and considered at all times. appropriate behaviour. To support both students To expect that their child will be treated fairly and and boarding staff in in accordance with the matters of appropriate TKIS Code of Behaviour. behaviour within the To expect the best school and in the wider possible education for community. their child. To support the TKIS To know what is expected Code of Behaviour. of their child in terms of To support the school in work and behaviour. the education of their child by participating To participate in their child’s education by being actively in involved in the school’s communication with decision making process. teachers and Heads of To receive regular Boarding. communication about their child’s progress and behaviour.

Everyone has a responsibility to maintain a safe, clean and attractive school environment. Everyone has the responsibility to respect the privacy of other people and their possessions. Every person has the responsibility to be courteous to all members of the school community, inside and outside the school.

Teacher Rights

Teacher Responsibilities

To be treated with fairness and be respected as a professional educator by all members of the school community. To perform professional duties with the support of colleagues and the TKIS Board of Management. To administer the TKIS Code of Behaviour. To teach without disruption in a co-operative, positive and safe working environment. To teach in an atmosphere conducive to effective learning. Boarding-Staff Rights

To prepare classes and use classroom management strategies which ensure that the best educational environment is available to all students. To cater for students’ needs and give positive and meaningful feedback to students and parents. To follow the TKIS Code of Behaviour. To provide support to other staff in the performance of their duties. To act in a professional manner and set a good example through habits and behaviour.

To live in a clean, healthy and safe environment. To be treated with fairness and respect by all members of the school community. To work in a co-operative, positive and safe environment. To perform duties with the support of colleagues and the TKIS Board of Management. To administer the TKIS Code of Behaviour. To be given opportunities for personal reflection.

Boarding Staff Responsibilities To provide boarders with care and protection in a clean, healthy and safe environment. To act in place of parents and make necessary communication with teachers and other staff. To follow the TKIS Code of Behaviour. To act in a professional manner and set a good example through their habits and behaviour. To provide support to other staff in the performance of their duties. To allow opportunities to boarders for personal reflection.

N.B. All academic staff are expected to be familiar with and to follow the Victorian Institute of Teaching publications “The Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Conduct” and “The Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Ethics” (see www.vit.vic.edu.au)

The Kilmore International School – Staff Handbook 2016

Page 30

Welcome to the Library The Library’s collection includes resources in English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese. Opening hours Monday to Thursday: 8.45am – 6.00pm Friday: 8.45am – 5.00pm Loan privileges  Year 11 - 12 students may have up to 25 items on loan at the one time, including textbooks.  Year 7 – 10 students may have up to 20 items on loan at the one time, including textbooks.  Year 3 – 6 students may have up to 15 items on loan at the one time, including textbooks Loan periods  Textbooks are usually issued for the term or the year. Most IB textbooks are issued for 2 years.  Items from the general library collection are issued for 2 weeks.  DVDs and periodicals are issued for 3 days.  Reference books are not available for loan, but may be consulted in the library.  Some fiction can only be borrowed as part of a class set. Restricted loans  High demand items, such as critiques of literature and resources for the IB Diploma, are ‘Restricted’. This means that they may only be borrowed for short periods and must be returned by the due date. Most Restricted books are only available to Year 11 – 12 students.  Penalties apply to students who fail to return ‘Restricted’ titles by the due date.  Limits are placed on the number of Restricted titles that can be borrowed at one time:  Year 12 students may borrow 5 Restricted books at one time  Year 11 students may borrow 4 Restricted books at one time Reservations and loan renewals  You may reserve a book that is currently on loan. When the book is returned you will be notified.  Loan items may be renewed 3 times unless reserved by another borrower. Library computers OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)  The library’s OPAC is accessed via the intranet page. Type in keyword/s (author, title or subject) to produce a list of items held. The record will tell you where the item is located and whether the item is available or on loan. Network Access - Internet and Studentshare  Students may access the internet in the library for educational purposes. Some educational internet sites are also catalogued and provide hypertext links from the library catalogue to the site.  Students may use computers to type class assignments and other school-related work, and to access material on student share.  Library has 12 desktop and 12 laptop computers. Photocopier/printer/scanner  Colour and black and white photocopy facilities are available in the library. Library photocopier is also available for printing from studentshare or internet. Documents can be emailed from the photocopier, which can also be used as a scanner. To use the photocopier/printer/scanner use personal log-in and password. Need help or research assistance?  Library staff are happy to help. For research assistance with assignments or essays please see the Librarian.  Library can also assist with Harvard Referencing Format.

The Kilmore International School – Staff Handbook 2016

Page 31

LIBRARY RULES 

Please be considerate of other users – work quietly and tidy your work area before you leave.



Return books you have borrowed via the return book chute at the circulation desk.



Please do not return to the shelves books you have consulted while in the library. Library staff will reshelve all material.



Books and other items may not be removed from the library until they are issued through the circulation (loans) system. Unauthorised removal of library material is stealing and will be dealt with accordingly.



Students are expected to use Library computers, furniture and equipment appropriately.



Library computers should not be used for playing games.



Please take good care of all library books, including textbooks. Do not write in books, use highlighter pens or otherwise deface them. Do not leave them unattended in classrooms and lock your locker. You will be charged a replacement fee for any books that you lose or damage.



Bags must be left outside, even when attending a class in the library. Bring with you only what you need to use, plus any valuables.



Computers and computer bags may be brought into the library, but computer bags may be checked before you leave.



Please do not eat or drink in the library, or in the vestibule.



Do not lend books that you have borrowed from the library to other students.



Students are not allowed in the library staff area without permission.

The Library is a great resource for the whole school! Please help us take good care of the Library so we can all enjoy it.

The Kilmore International School – Staff Handbook 2016

Page 32

Preparing for Exams This guide is intended to help you prepare for any school exams. Preparation before each set of examinations or tests is considered to be as important as your performance in each exam, so use the guide below as a checklist. 1. Plan Revision -Make sure that all your notes are in order and up to date -Find out the dates and length of each exam -Draw up a revision timetable, and stick to it 2. Preparation -Obtain copies of the syllabuses/past papers/revision guides -Read through your notes highlighting or re-writing key words/phrases -Aim to work in 45 minute stretches, taking 15 minute breaks 3. Before Each Exam -Re-read through your notes but take a quality break -Make sure that you have all the equipment needed; include re-fills or your pen(s) -Make sure that you are comfortable and have a light snack/meal before each exam 4. In the Exam -Read the instructions carefully- do the right number of questions -Plan your time - allocate enough time for each question you must answer -Answer the question set; not the one you hoped for 5. At the end of the Exam -When you think you have finished, check your script for mistakes and complete any unfinished section -Cross out any rough work you do not want to be marked -Ensure that all diagrams have titles and are fully labelled 6.After the Exam -Do not worry about the exam you have just taken -Have a rest/meal or take part in a leisure activity -Begin to concentrate on the next test or exam

The Kilmore International School – Staff Handbook 2016

Page 33

Bibliographies How to write a bibliography using the Harvard System What is a bibliography? • A bibliography is an alphabetical list of all the sources used in your research. • It appears at the end of your report or essay. • It must be written in a specific format. Why do you need to write a bibliography? • To acknowledge your sources - not to do so is plagiarism (ie: stealing another person’s ideas or writing). • To give the reader the opportunity to consult your sources of information. Books Structure in this order 1. Names of authors/editors, compilers or the institution responsible 2. Year of publication 3. Title of publication and subtitle if any (NB: all titles must be underlined or in italics) Edition, if other than first 5. Publisher 6. Place published Examples One author Healey, J 2001, Alternative energy, Spinney Press, Balmain, N.S.W. Two or more authors Gibson, A, et al., Commercial law, Lawbook, Pyrmont, N.S.W.Charlesworth, S, Turner, J N & Foreman, L 1999, Lawyers, social workers and families, Federation Press, Sydney. No author McGraw-Hill dictionary of chemistry, 2nd edn, 2003, McGraw-Hill, New York. Editor West, S (ed.), 1996, Guide to art, Bloomsbury, London. Magazine/Journal/Newspaper Author No author Note:

Choi, C 2003, ‘Cleaner living’ Scientific American, vol. 289, no. 5, p. 32. ‘Ever farther, ever faster, ever higher’ 2004, Economist, vol. 372, no. 8387, p.20. Bibliographic entries for magazines, journals and newspapers, include page numbers.

Citing references within text Examples One author (Smith, 1995, p. 41) Two or more authors (Smith et al., 1963, p. 30) An article in magazine, newspaper or book (Anderson, 1999, p. 26) No author – use the title (Medical Management Systems, 2010, p. 17) Secondary sources (Ludwig’s (1955) study (cited in Adams. 2001) Note: In-text citations for print resources include page numbers.

The Kilmore International School – Staff Handbook 2016

Page 34

Internet webpages With author Without author In text citation: Online Newspaper

In text citation Online encyclopaedia In text citation

Ward, C 2004, Australian bush fires burn on, Disaster Relief, viewed 10 January 2005, . ‘Space flight’ 2003, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, viewed 29 December 2007, . (Ward, 2004) (Space Flight 2013) Aston, H 2014 ‘What did Gough Whitlam actually do? Rather a lot’ The Sydney Morning Herald, October 21, viewed 21 October 2014 http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/what-did-goughwhitlam-actually-do-rather-a-lot-20141021-11977w.html (Aston, 2014) Christman, J 2009 ‘Autonomy in Moral and Political Philosophy’, The Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, viewed 16 May 2014 http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/autonomy/moral (Christman, 2009)

The Library has more detailed guides to Harvard referencing and can assist.

The Kilmore International School – Staff Handbook 2016

Page 35

The Kilmore International School – Staff Handbook 2016

Page 36