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PARENT INFORMATION BOOKLET
2008 - 09
EARLY CHILDHOOD TO YEAR-10 Table of contents 1>Classes and Enrolment----------------------------------------------- 2>Assembly------------------------------------------------------------- 3>Lunches and Snack Times------------------------------------------ 4>Sports---------------------------------------------------------------- 5>Security-------------------------------------------------------------- 6>Absent From Class------------------------------------------------- 7>Family contact details---------------------------------------------- 8>Reports-------------------------------------------------------------- 9>Web Site------------------------------------------------------------ 10>Parent Teacher Meeting----------------------------------------- 11>Sweets, Toys, Jewellery---------------------------------------- 12>Uniform---------------------------------------------------------- 13>Immunization--------------------------------------------------- 14>Hartals----------------------------------------------------------- 15>News Letters---------------------------------------------------- 16>After School Activities----------------------------------------- 17>Bangla Language----------------------------------------------- 18>School Bus----------------------------------------------------- 19>Mobile Phones------------------------------------------------- 20>School Development Days----------------------------------- 21>Home Work--------------------------------------------------- 22>Students Stationery------------------------------------------ 23>Communication Diary--------------------------------------- 24>Twin Campus------------------------------------------------ 25>Excursions--------------------------------------------------- 26>Learning Area /Curriculum Information------------------ [A]The School operates 5 days a week with the weekend being Friday and Saturday. [B]Early Childhood (age 2-3 years) Five half day sessions Session A: - 8.00 - 10.50am Session B: - 11.40 - 2.30pm [C]Foundation (age 3-4 years) Five half day sessions Session A: - 8.00 - 10.50am Session B: - 11.40 - 2.30pm [D]Pre Primary (age 4-5 years) Five days full time attendance 8.30am - 3.00 pm [E]Primary Campus-1 (age 5-9 years) Five days full time attendance 8.30am - 3.00 pm [F]Primary Campus-2 (age 9-12 years) Five days full time attendance 8.20am - 3.00 pm [G]Secondary (age 12-18 years) Five days full time attendance 8.20am - 3.10 pm  Enrolment and class placement rely on children having their birthday within the school year of August to July
A Birth Certificate must be presented at enrolment. Students should not be brought to school before 8.00am. Students should be collected promptly at the end of the school day. ASSEMBLY Each morning all classes (Pre-primary - Year 10) assemble for a morning greeting and notices. Parents are welcome to attend. Punctuality is important. Please make sure children arrive in time to put their books and bag in the classroom and be ready for assembly. We have special occasion assemblies for festivals and celebrations such as Bangla New Year, Book Week etc. LUNCHES AND SNACK TIMES Most children bring lunch each day. Lunches which are delivered during the morning, may be put in the class basket in the reception foyer. Children eat in their classroom under the supervision of their class teachers. Lunch should be delivered to the school reception area before 12 noon. A small snack for morning break should be provided to be eaten by your child without needing assistance with unwrapping, peeling etc. Drink bottles should only contain water and not juice or coke. Please ensure snacks and lunches match the healthy food choices which feature in our health lessons. SPORTS The specialist Physical Education teacher takes each class (Pre primary - Year 8) for an outdoor session each week. Children are required to have sports kit for that session, and change of School Uniform for the following class lessons. Swimming sessions are held in our own pool or at a nearby pool according to availability. Parents will be advised in a class note regarding the time and lesson arrangements. Swimming is compulsory, and a note must be provided if children are not well enough to swim. In Early Childhood classes children should develop independence in dressing & undressing. Please do not send ayahs to assist in feeding or dressing. SECURITY The grounds are secure & gated, and entry is controlled by our security guards. At enrolment up to 6 persons may be nominated to access each child. An identity photo ensures guards are able to check the accreditation of accompanying adults. Security guards check all bags of adults entering the site, which often slows down access. Parents are requested not to bring bags into the school site. ABSENCE FROM CLASS Parents are required to present a note to the class teacher explaining a child's absence. If a child is to be away, please phone the school before 8.30am, so we can advise the class teacher. Children should only be absent from class due to sickness or unavoidable situations. FAMILY CONTACT DETAILS Please ensure you keep the school notified if you change address, phone, hand phone, occupation contact, emergency contact etc. This information is needed in case of emergency or for a parent meeting. REPORTS Parents receive 2 reports each year. Semester-1: Early Childhood and Foundation students receive a check- list progress report.
Pre-primary to Year 8 students receive a Portfolio of work samples and outcome based assessments. Parent / teacher interviews will be offered at the end of term 1. Semester-2: All students from Early Childhood to Year 10 receive a formal report. WEBSITE Contact www.ausisdhaka.net The web page shows details of the school, fees, staff, weekly newsletters and items of interest. PARENT TEACHER MEETING We welcome contact with parents to discuss classroom and student progress. Please contact the school receptionist who will be able to arrange the meeting for you. SWEETS - TOYS - JEWELLERY Sweets: Sweets are not a healthy part of the daily diet, so should not be brought to school. Toys: Toys may cause jealousy and pressure on families to buy more toys. There is also a worry that they may be stolen or broken. Toys should not be brought to school. Jewellery: Earrings should be small circle keepers or studs. Finger rings are mostly not necessary, but must be flat so as not to cause injury in sport sessions. Necklaces should be restricted to a simple chain. Parents and students are to be aware that staff may direct jewellery to be removed or covered in some class activities. UNIFORM All students from Foundation onwards are required to wear school uniform, as a condition of enrolment. There is an attractive day uniform and a sports uniform. Uniforms are available from our Physical Education Teacher, by making contact through the front desk. Sports Uniform: White crew neck AusIS tee shirt AusIS shorts Sneakers sports shoes Winter sport uniform of track- suit & Zipper jacket Swimming Kit : Goggles Towel Sun cream Day Uniform: Green AusIS shorts Gold AusIS logo top The sports uniform must be worn during sports sessions. The sports uniform is not acceptable as general day wear. IMMUNIZATION Parents are requested to present the students immunization records during the application for enrolment Immunization is the most effective way of reducing serious diseases, which transmit among children. HARTALS The Australian International School does not close during hartals, but operates with a high level of security Parents need to make their own decision on those days, and should advise the school if their child will not attend. NEWSLETTERS A delightful newsletter is released every month. Classes are rostered to feature in the newsletter, along with school items and important messages to families. AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES All children from Year 1 - 7 are able to participate in After School activities after school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Activities are not compulsory, and are held from 3.10 - 3.50 pm each day. A new roster of activities is generated each term. Students will be placed in each activity on a first come - first served basis. Please collect your child promptly at 3.50 pm on those days. BANGLA LANGUAGE Children are encouraged to learn and take pride in the national language during Bangla Classes. However, AusIS is a full-emersion English speaking school. Staff always speak and model English. Students are required to speak in English in all classes other then Bangla and during playground activities. AusIS has specialist Bangla Language teachers, who takes classes with all children from Year 1-10. SCHOOL BUS AusIS has 2 school buses, which operate routes close to the school site. Access to the bus is limited by available seating, and requests for transport should be registered with the school receptionist. While traveling on the bus all children must display good behavior as they would in the classroom, otherwise they will lose the opportunity to use the bus. MOBILE PHONES Student's use of mobile phones is mostly unnecessary, and is often the source of social pressures. The school can't be held responsible for phones which may be lost or damaged. As AusIS operates in a very secure environment, students must have an exceptional reason to need a phone at school. Students are able to access the school phone to call home if there is a problem or concern. SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS Several days each year are dedicated for school development activities. This includes planning the school program, staff skill development and workshops. No classes are held on these days. All holidays and school development days are displayed on the school calendar, and also in the school newsletters. HOME WORK POLICY: The School recognizes the importance of assigning meaningful and quality homework to students. Research indicates that schools in which homework is routinely assigned and assessed tend to have higher achieving students. Homework fosters student achievement, independence, and responsibility and serves as a vital link between school and home. Therefore, it is the policy of Ausis that meaningful and quality homework is required at all grade levels in all schools. PRACTICE: Homework should: Reinforce principles, skills, concepts, and information taught in the classroom be meaningful, appropriate to the ability and instructional level of students support creative, logical, critical and analytical thinking foster self-discipline, self motivation and the wise and orderly use of time be adequately explained by teachers and clearly understood by parents A. Types of Homework Homework may vary according to student needs: Practice assignments strengthen newly acquired skills or knowledge. Preparation assignments provide opportunities for students to read, gather and/or organize background materials and information. Extension assignments allow students to exercise skills of research and application; such assignments encourage student initiative and creativity. Responsibilities: Teachers shall: set clear standards and expectations for the quality of work based on the needs of students create an effective system for communicating homework guidelines for parents and students review/correct homework and provide timely and appropriate feedback regarding the completion of assignment as a step toward mastering of the expected standards coordinate projects so that all students have access to research and digital tools including textbooks assign homework that is academically challenging and appropriate to the student’s level of competence design quality homework which is relevant to the curriculum and tied to mastery allow for varied learning styles by including choices in types of assignments when possible provide students with a reasonable estimate of the amount of time necessary to complete each homework assignment provide specific written explanation, rubric or model, of long term assignments so that the requirements, expectations and timelines are clearly understood by the students provide students the opportunity to ask questions to clarify assignments before leaving class evaluate group projects based upon a predefined rubric which includes individual student participation and group process and allow time in class for individuals and groups to work on projects be sensitive regarding the assignment of homework due the day after a religious holiday and assigned school breaks and weekends Collaborate between teachers at the secondary level regarding when homework would be assigned. There should be a balance of projects so they are not assigned at the same time review and grade homework allow ESL students more time to do their homework Students shall: understand that homework is part of the course requirements ask questions to clarify homework assignments before leaving class complete and submit homework assignments by the due date complete all assignments honestly in accordance with the teacher’s directions Parents shall: provide a suitable environment for homework remind students that homework is their responsibility guide or assist in homework when unusual difficulties arise but never do the homework for their child encourage students to ask their teacher (s) clarifying questions concerning their homework communicate with the teacher(s) monitor activities so that sufficient time is provided for homework Prohibit cheating, plagiarism and any other dishonest practices in the completion of homework. Classroom Management Teacher to set up a process to show work has been set, and completed This may be simple as a grid for parents to sign Teachers need to be aware that setting senior students an hour or more homework may generate an additional marking load which may reduce their classroom effectiveness Suggested Time Allocation Grade One As Required Grade Two As Required Grade Three As Required Grade Four As Required Grade Five As Required Grade Six As Required Grade Seven to Grade Eight As Required Grades Nine to Twelve As Required STUDENT'S STATIONERY All student's texts and exercise books and stationery are supplied from the school fees. Students are required to replace lost equipment that is the property of the school. COMMUNICATION DIARY Students receive a Communication Diary at the beginning of the school year. Important notices from the teachers will be entered in the diary. Parent's notes to the teacher should also go in the diary. Please check the diary each day. TWIN CAMPUS In August 2006 AusIS had expanded to 2 campuses. Years 4,5,6,7 and 8 will be at the Gulshan 2 campus on Road 84. EC to Year-3 are at the Gulshan 1 campus on Road 135. EXCURSIONS Classes may undertake excursions to places of interest as part of the learning program. Families will receive written notices of the excursions. No child will be able to participate in the excursion without signed parent permission. Students must display excellent behavior in order to participate in the excursions, and also must wear correct school uniform. LEARNING AREA / CURRICULUM INFORMATION The Western Australian Curriculum is not like a traditional curriculum where children learn lists of facts and relay them back in tests.It is an Outcomes Based format, which lists the broad skills and concepts, which are universal to life and living. Teachers then construct the lesson content to meet the needs of the children as they work towards achieving the outcome.There are 8 learning areas in the Curriculum. 1>Mathematics 2>Society & Environment 3>Physical & Health Education 4>Science 5>English 6>Technology & Enterprise 7>The Arts 8>Languages Other Than English Each of the learning areas has several strands. For example the English strands are: 1>Reading 2>Writing 3>Viewing 4>Listening & Speaking The Outcome Based Curriculum has 8 levels of achievement, which cover the whole span of education from early childhood to post university studies. Students in Year 7 will normally have completed level 2 and many will have completed level 3. Students spend several years working towards achieving all the items of a level. It is important to see the progress within the level. Our process for reporting to parents reflects this difference as we use at least one Portfolio each year to display Outcomes referenced work samples, in addition to a formal report.
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