UNIS Hanoi Middle School Handbook 2013 2014

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Middle SchoolParent & Student Handbook2013 -2014

United Nations International School of Hanoi

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We are thrilled that you are part of our Middle School learning community. As part of our com-

munity, we expect that you will be active and positive members who will embrace the oppor-

tunities and challenges that lie ahead. If you have questions about school procedures, or any of

the information contained in the MS Handbook, please do not hesitate to ask any of us. We will

be happy to assist. The 2013-2014 school year promises to be another exciting year full of explo-

rations, learning, individual growth, teambuilding, and hopefully a bit of fun! As Middle School

students you will be expected to make ethical decisions, function independently, display kind-

ness, treat others with respect and be positive contributors to our learning community.

Joining together as a learning community we can surely make the 2013 – 2014 a year to re-

member!

Warm regards,

Pete Kennedy

MSHS Principal

Mike Cyrus

MSHS Deputy Principal

Jason Caruana

MS Counselor

SibylleHarth

MYP Coordinator

Welcome to the UNIS Hanoi Middle School!


Vision, Mission and Values Accreditation, Affi liation and Governance Contacts School HoursMiddle School Schedule of ClassesParent Access to the UNIS Portal and ISIS Family School CampusBuildingsCampus RegulationsSafety and Security Procedures Middle School StructureMiddle School OrganizationMiddle School Student Expectations Preparing for SchoolDress codeStudent SuppliesMoney and Valuables Arriving at UNIS HanoiSafe DrivingParkingArrivalsBus Service Absences and Late ArrivalsAbsent Student ProceduresAttendance on CampusSafe Arrival ProgrammeLeaving CampusVenture CardsParent TravelLate Arrival On CampusLockersHomeroomIn ClassClassroom RulesLunch and Break TimesAllergiesCanteen

HomeworkHomework GuidelinesLate HomeworkStudent Absence and Homework, Tests and AssignmentsLate Work Policy Student Assessment and GradingAssessmentGradingHonour RollStandardized Testing ProgrammeLanguage B: English Student’s Grading Scale Student BehaviourCreating and Maintaining an Eff ective EnvironmentDeveloping the Attributed of the IB Learner Profi leAppropriate Behaviour Being a Responsive SchoolBehaviour Management at UNIS HanoiResponding to Inappropriate BehaviourRestorative Justice Procedures Behaviour Management ProceduresBreach Levels and ConsequencesHarassment PolicyBullyingSmoking Alcohol and Drugs Support ServicesCounselorLearning Support Community and Service LearningService Learning Grades 6 to 8Co-Curricular ActivitiesAfter School Activities (ASA) ProgrammeCommunity Education Programme (ComEd)Field TripsMekong River International Schools Association (MRISA)Student Leadership Council Library Media CentreLibrary HoursLibrary PoliciesOverdue/Lost/Damaged Material

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Abbreviations Used at UNIS Hanoi

AGM Annual General Meeting (for parents)

APAC Asia Pacifi c Activities Conference

ASA After School Activities

BoD Board of Directors

CAS Community and Service

(Grades 6 to 10)

Community Action Service

(Grades 11 and 12)

Disc Discovery Programme

(for children aged 3 years)

EAL English as an Additional Language

ECC Early Childhood Centre

ES Elementary School

IB International Baccalaureate

IT Information Technology

K1 Kindergarten 1(for children aged 4 years)

K2 Kindergarten 2 (for children aged 5)

MRISA Mekong River International Schools Association

MS/HS Middle School/High School

MYP Middle Years Programme (also IBMYP)

PAC Performing Arts Celebration

PE Physical Education

SCO School Community Organization

PYP Primary Years Programme

UoI Units of Inquiry

TechnologyComputer Facilities and Technology Vision StatementThe Use of Technology at UNIS HanoiRules for Responsible Digital Citizenship Physical Education Medical ProceduresSchool NurseStudent Medical RecordSicknessDistribution of MedicineMedical EmergenciesSchool Nurse Contacts Parent GuidelinesGuardianship PolicyCommunicationSchool Newsletter: Tin TucEmailWebsiteUNIS Hanoi YearbookCommunicating with your Child’s TeacherParent Complaints Parent InvolvementSchool Community Organisation (SCO)Class Parents Withdrawal from UNIS Hanoi

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Values & BeliefsBecause UNIS Hanoi values LEARNING, UNIS Hanoi believes that we:• Learn, think and refl ect critically in an inspiring environ-

ment, using a dynamic curriculum that exceeds interna-tional standards;

• Use and apply knowledge in the classroom and beyond for life-long personal development, as we strive for hap-py, balanced lives;

• Question and research collaboratively to seek innovative solutions for local and global issues.

Because UNIS Hanoi values COMMUNITY, UNIS Hanoi be-lieves that we:• Pro-actively connect with others to make supportive,

long-lasting and diverse friendships;• Take action to create a safe, caring, and sustainable en-

vironment;• Respect and appreciate diverse cultures, beliefs and lan-

guages to deepen our understanding of local and global issues.

Because UNIS Hanoi values RESPONSIBILITY, UNIS Hanoi be-lieves that we:• Act with integrity to make and defend reasoned deci-

sions based on respect, compassion and fairness;• Take ownership and are accountable for our thoughts,

actions and their consequences;• Face challenges with courage, resilience and an inde-

pendent spirit, whilst remaining responsive and adapt-able to change.

Our Vision

and The Strategic Management PlanAt UNIS Hanoi all that we do is driven by our Vision:“Our learning community will be an inspirational role

model for a better world”

The School is committed to a Strategic Management Plan (2010-2015) which aims to take UNIS Hanoi “From Good to Great” inspired by the Jim Collins work of the same name and is the school’s roadmap towards achieving our Vision.Each year an Annual Action Plan focuses on the Plan’s three main goals.

Goal 1. Curricular: The objectives associated with this goal focus on the School’s core business of teaching and learning - the tree trunk.

Goal 2. Co-Curricular: The objectives associated with this goal aim to empower students to branch out and enrich their learning - the canopy of the tree.

Goal 3. Support: The objectives associated with this goal aim to underpin the School in order that it might continue to provide the very best for our students – the roots of the tree.

Mission & Guiding Principles“Our mission is to encourage students to be independent,

lifelong learners who strive for excellence and become re-

sponsible stewards of our global society and natural en-

vironment, achieved within a supportive community that

values diversity and through a programme refl ecting the

ideals and principles of the United Nations.”

The United Nations principles as applied to the school are to:• Promote peaceful solutions to problems.• Develop friendly relations among children and adults of

diff erent nationalities.• Promote cooperation in problem solving in economic,

social, cultural, and humanitarian matters.• Encourage respect for fundamental freedoms and equal-

ity for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.

Vision, Mission and Values

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Accreditation, Affi liation and Governance

Contacts

The School is a member of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and authorised to deliver all three IB pro-grammes. UNIS Hanoi is accredited by the Western Associa-tion of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Council of Inter-national Schools (CIS). It is a member of European Council of International Schools (ECIS), and East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS). The school is affi liated with the Mekong River In-ternational Schools Association (MRISA) and the Asian Pacifi c

Activities Conference (APAC) with which the school conducts cultural and sports exchanges throughout the year, both on campus and at other schools in the region. The school is governed by a nine member Board of Directors, which is comprised of elected parents, appointed members, as well as United Nations representatives. The Head of School is an ex-offi cio member; there is also a Faculty Consultant for the board.

Middle/High School Offi ceLocated in Room G01 in Building 5Open from 07:45 to 17:00

Middle/High School PrincipalMr Pete [email protected] Middle/High School Deputy PrincipalDr Michael [email protected]

Middle/High School SecretariesMs Phuong, Assistant to the PrincipalPhone: 3758 1551 ext. [email protected]

Ms Thuy Anh, Middle School SecretaryPhone: 3758 1551 ext. [email protected] Please call/email Ms Phuong or Ms Thuy Anh to:

• Report absences• Obtain a copy of your child’s schedule/timetable• Enquire about Middle School administrative matters• Make an appointment with the MS/HS Principal, Mr Pete

Kennedy or the MS/HS Deputy Principal, Dr Michael Cyrus.

Position Name email

MS Counselor Jason Caruana [email protected] Coordinator Sibylle Harth [email protected] Director Dirk Kraetzer [email protected] Nurse Kelly Havlin [email protected] Learning Nick Whatley [email protected] Coordinator Lai Chu [email protected] 6 Coordinator Susan Lepry [email protected] 7 Coordinator Donna Bracewell [email protected] 8 Coordinator Susan Richey [email protected]

Important HS Contacts:


MS Schedule of Classes:

Parent Access to the UNIS Hanoi Portal

and ISIS Family: Every parent at UNIS Hanoi is provided, by the Admissions Offi ce, with an individual username and password to access the UNIS Hanoi portal and ISIS Family. The portal provides parents with more specifi c information about their child’s learning and classroom work. The portal

address is http://portal.unishanoi.org ISIS Family will be used to register for After School Activities (ASAs), to schedule parent-teacher conferences and to access student reports. For any queries concerning your username and password for the Portal and ISIS Family please contact [email protected].

After School Activities (ASAs): 16:30 to 17:30 After School Sports: 16:35 to 17:35 Library: 08:00 to 17:00 The school grounds close at 17:45. Students must vacate the campus at this time, unless they are under the supervision of a teacher.

Your Contact DetailsIt is extremely important that we have accurate emergency contact numbers and accurate email addresses for all elec-tronic communications. Please ensure that UNIS Hanoi has your up-to-date contact information. Email to [email protected] or update on ISIS Family.

School HoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:10 to 15:25Wednesday: 08:10 to 14:35

MS Schedule M,T,th,Fr.

8:10 – 8:20 HomePassing time ( 5 minutes)8:25-9:40 P1Passing time (5 minutes)9:45 – 11:05 P2Passing time (5 minutes)11:10 – 12:30 P312:30 – 1:15 Lunch1:15 – 2:00 X-Block2:05 – 3:25 P4

MS/HS Wednesday

8:10 – 8:25 HR or MMPassing time (5 minutes)8:30 – 9:45 P1Passing time (10 minutes)9:55 – 11:10 P2Passing time (10 minutes)11:20 – 12:35 P312:35 – 1:20 *Lunch1:20 – 2:35 P4

*MS lunch starts at 12:45

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BuildingsThe Buildings on campus are numbered:1- Guard’s offi ce at main entrance2- Operations (campus and facilities offi ces)3 - Aquatics Centre4- Sports Centre5 & 6 Middle and High School7 Administration Building (including Head’s Offi ce)8 Canteen and Library9 Elementary School (Grades 1-5)10 Centre for the Arts11 Early Childhood Centre (Disc. to Kindergarten)

The Early Childhood Centre(ECC), Building 11, meets the needs of Discovery to Kindergarten children and includes its own outdoor play space, Gym and Music room. The Elementary School, Building 9 houses Grades 1 to 5, Nurses Offi ce, Foreign Languages and the Elementary Offi ce. There is a large play area with an adventure playground and a grassed area. The Middle and High School, Building 5, is a two-storey structure built around a central courtyard comprised of class-rooms, offi ces for the Community and Service Programme, Counselors, the IB Coordinators, MSHS Principal’s offi ce and Deputy Principal’s. TheScience and Technology, Building 6, comprises Science laboratories with attached lecture areas, Science preparation areas, Design Technology Labs and the IT Department. Building 4 is the Sports Centre. It houses the gymnasium, PE classes, classrooms and staff . There are 2 full size basket-ball courts, a two-lane running track, change/shower rooms, movement room and fi tness room. Attached to Building 4 is Building 3, which comprises a 25 meter pool and a smaller pool for beginner swimmers. The Sports Fields and covered Courts are adjacent to the area. Building 7, the Administration Building, is where the Admis-sions, Advancement, Human Resources, Reception, Head of School, Co-Curricular Activities (including Community Educa-tion), Conference and Community Rooms and Business Offi ce are located.

Building 10 is the Centre for the Arts which provides space for Music, Art and Drama. There is a large auditorium, break-out rooms, practice rooms and smaller theatres for perfor-mances.

Campus RegulationsUNIS Hanoi is a closed campus. As such,visitors entering the campus from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00, must report to the security guard with ID. As a parent, please bring your parent ID with you or another form of photo ID and register with the guards to receive a visitor’s pass. Parents and students are not allowed to enter the campus outside normal offi ce hours unless there is a scheduled ac-tivity; if they have an appointment that has been previously registered to the Operations Offi ce by staff ; or if they or their child is participating in a Community Education Programme or Community and Service activity. Skate boarding, roller-skating, rollerblading, BMX cycling and use of radio controlled toys/models are prohibited at all times. UNIS Hanoi is a pet-free campus. The School does not allow dogs, cats or any other pets on campus. Smoking on campus or near the school gates or during school activities is not permitted.

School Campus


Safety and Security ProceduresA top priority at UNIS Hanoi is to provide a safe environment for students and teachers.

Students Leaving CampusFrom the time students register in the morning until the end of school day students may not leave the campus without pa-rental and administrative permission.

Visiting StudentsFriends of students and former students wishing to visit dur-ing the regular school day are normally limited to a maximum of one full day as long as their presence does not interfere with the day’s programme. Visits must be arranged ahead of time through the Deputy Principal. Students should pick up a UNIS Hanoi Student Visitor Pass at the MSHS Offi ce at least one day in advance. The hosting student must obtain permis-sion from the class teacher. Visiting students must carry the visitor’s pass with them while on campus.

Campus VisitorsGuests and visitors are welcome to visit the campus. All visi-tors entering school grounds must register with the front se-curity guards and be given a visitor’s pass to wear while on campus. Visitors are requested to enter and exit the school grounds at the main gate.

Fire DrillsFire drills are scheduled at intervals throughout the school year. Classroom teachers will give their classes specifi c in-structions. Each classroom has an evacuation fl oor plan post-ed near the exit door.

Middle School Structure: Grades 6, 7 and 8

The Middle School is made up of grades 6, 7 and 8 in order to directly address this special period of early adolescent devel-opment. The Middle School programme follows the fi rst three years of the IBMYP curriculum framework. The programme refl ects current thinking and best practice in the fi eld and has been carefully structured to meet the needs of its adolescent community. The Middle School aims to maintain its own identity through separate academic and extracurricular programmes where possible. A special eff ort is made to tailor programmes and-scheduling to best support middle school students.

Middle School OrganisationThe UNIS Hanoi Middle School is organized into Grade Level teams responsible for the oversight and support of the stu-dents in their assigned grade. The Grade Level teams meet regularly to discuss school events, curriculum development and issues of pastoral care. Each team is led by a Grade Level Coordinator (GLC). Parents will be more formally introduced to this approach in September at the MYP Parent Information Session.

Middle School Leadership TeamThis team is comprised of three Grade Level Leaders (GLLs), Middle School counselor, MSHS Principal andDeputy Princi-pal. This team meets regularly and works closely together in support of the continued development of the middle school ethos.

Advisory Teachers supervise the students in homeroom and

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advisory; they take the role and act as a liaison with teachers and administration.Grade Level Leaders for Grades 6 to 12 help enhance the delivery of grade level curriculum and promote pastoral pro-grammes for each grade.Middle/High School Deputy Principal assists the Principal in the daily function of the MSHS. Special attention is given to discipline and scheduling.Middle/High School Principal is responsible for the daily functioning of the School and works directly with students, teachers and parents. The Middle School is supported by the MSHS offi ce which includes two full time secretaries. The Middle School is also supported by a Middle School Counselor, a Learning Sup-port teacher and the Community Service Coordinator. In addition,there are School Nurses who service the entire school.

The Advisory TeachersEach homeroom has two Advisory teachers. These teachers, in addition to being a conduit of information between stu-dents and parents, have a strong pastoral role to play at UNIS Hanoi. Students can bring social and/or academic concerns to Advisory teachers. The Advisory teachers also lead the Advisory Programme. This programme is coordinated by the Middle School Counselor. The Advisory Programme in the Middle School is grounded in the belief that students achieve higher results when they have a strong relationship with at least one adult in the school who they know and trust. As such the primary goal of each Advisory teacher is to get to know each of their Adviso-ry students and builda trusting and supportive environment within the class. Advisory is a time when students are given the opportunity to participate in activities and experiences that will support the development of their personal, social and emotional growth.

Middle School StudentsAdolescence is a unique developmental stage in a student’s life.• They are neither Elementary nor High School students. • They have their own characteristics and needs. • They are curious and question constantly. • They are inconsistent in their behaviour. • They are experiencing their most concentrated ‘growth

years’.

• They are beginning to form their belief system. • They want to make their own decisions. • They are extremely loyal to their peers. • They possess a strong sense of fairness and of right and

wrong. • They need to be given the chance to prove themselves

within a supportive and consistent structure.

Middle School TeachersMiddle School teachers are far more than subject special-ists. When dealing with adolescents, Middle School teachers provide a caring environment in which students can develop self-reliance, organizational skills and work toward becom-ing confi dent and articulate communicators. Middle School teachers are trained to work with younger adolescents and understand their unique characteristics. The Student Support TeamThe team is comprised of the Middle School Counselor, Learn-ing Support Teachers, School Nurses, MSHSDeputyPrincipal and Principal. The team monitors students who are of con-cern academically, emotionally and/or socially.

Middle School Student Expectations The Middle School Students are expected to:• Respect all people.• Respect school and other’s personal property.• Be organized and ready to begin class on time. • Bring required materials to class. • Meet deadlines for assignments.• Listen to, take note of, and follow class instructions and

directions. • Observe the rules that apply to the campus and the class-

room.• Be responsible for all work missed due to an absence.

UNIS Hanoi reserves the right to limit individual student par-ticipation in Co-Curricular activities based on academic or be-havioural concerns.Co-Curricular activities include; athletics, clubs, fi eld trips not required as part of a class, drama produc-tions and similar activities. For activities such as athletics and fi eld trips, the restriction may be placed at any time.

Student Orientation and TransitionOrientation Day for new and returning families gives an over-view of school activities and an opportunity for students to meet their teachers. Grade level information and MYP Parent Information sessions are held shortly after the start of the new school year and at the start of Semester 2.


Preparing for School

Dress CodeStudents should wear comfortable clothing and footwear. They should also dress neatly and respect the diversity of the community. Clothes should not be torn, dirty and unkempt. Extremes in styles are to be avoided. No cleavage or under-wear can be exposed. Revealing clothing cannot be worn. UNIS Hanoi is a diverse international school. As such we have students and adults on campus representing many diff erent religions and cultures. All members of our learning commu-nity must be respectful of cultural and religious customs and comfort levels. The following represent standards of dress that are to be re-spected:• Shorts should fi t properly with a reasonable inseam. Un-

derwear cannot be visible nor can any part of the but-tocks.

• Shirts that expose the stomach or are low cut are not to be worn.

• T-shirts slogans should be respectful. No drug, alcohol, tobacco or slogans containing sexual innuendos.

• Caps and hats are not to be worn inside classrooms.• Students and teachers who are unsure about the appro-

priateness of dress should refer to the Principal who will make a fi nal determination.

• During special events, for example school socials, dances and special dress days, dress regulations may be altered.

• Students who dress inappropriately will be asked to change immediately.

• Shoes must be worn.No bare feet on campus.

Dress codes in Middle/High Schools are historic friction points and too much time and energy is spent discussing this issue. Common sense and cultural awareness will guide our standard of dress. Students not willing to attend to common sense dress code standards will be asked to change clothing and parents will be notifi ed. Students will be given examples of what is and what is notappropriate. Continued violation of this will result in a parent conference and in some cases further disciplinary action. The fi nal decision on appropriate dress will be up to the Principal and Deputy Principal.

Please note that fl ip fl ops (thongs) are not allowed in the De-sign Technology room or science labs.

Student SuppliesThe School issues each student in Grade 4 to 12 with a tab-let PC. All other stationery – including a pencil case, eraser, pencil sharpener, pencils, pens (blue, black and red), coloured pencils, highlighters and a calculator – should be supplied from home. Students will be expected to pay for the replacement plus shipping of lost or damaged text and library books.

Money and ValuablesWhile every eff ort is made to ensure the provision of a safe school environment for students, we advise students not to bring excessive money or valuables to school. We cannot as-sume responsibility for lost or stolen items. Items of signifi -cant monetary or sentimental value should be left at home.

Items such as I-pods, electronic games, and mobile phones are not required at school, and cannot be used in class. If these items are brought to school they should be kept in the student’s locked locker and turned off . They are not to be used or visible in the classroom. Failure to abide by these regulations will result in confi scation of the item.

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Safe DrivingPatience and care are needed when picking up or dropping off students. Please note: UNIS Hanoi has children as young as 3 years of ageon campus;therefore,cautious driving by everyone is very important. Please ensure that you, or your driver, drive safely on campus. Middle School students are not permitted to ride or park mo-torbikes within the UNIS Hanoi campus. Anyone riding a motorbike or a bicycle on to the UNIS Hanoi campus must wear a helmet. UNIS Hanoi strongly encourages everyone to use approved helmets for all two wheeled forms of transport at all times.

ParkingThere is no car parking on the campus except in the desig-nated parking lot in front of the Administration Building (B7). Motorbike parking is located beside the Main Entrance in the covered area along the side fence. Every vehicle, including motorbikes, must have a clearly displayed parking permit (decal) in order to enter the UNIS Hanoi campus. These per-mits can be obtained by fi lling out the form at the Admissions Offi ce in the Administration Building. Parking permits are not interchangeable between vehicles.

Arrivals

Car ArrivalCars should go directly to the front of the Administration build-ing to drop off children. They must not park on the curb but can park, if required, in the parking spaces provided. Please en-

sure you or your driver does not leave the car idling (running) while waiting for school pick-up or drop-off .

Motorbike ArrivalStudents who arrive or depart by motorbike must be dropped off and collected from the main gate. When entering through the main gate, motorbikes should immediately turn to the right to park in the motorbike park-ing area. Please observe the pedestrian crossing from the main pedestrian gate and take care in the mornings while many children are crossing. Xeôm drivers are not permitted on the campus and xeôm us-ers must organise a pre-arranged pick-up time and location outside the campus.

Bicycle ArrivalAll students, staff , parents and visitors arriving by bicycle will enter and exit through Gate 5. There is a bicycle shed with racks for parking bicycles. No bicycles are allowed at the main gate. All riders must wear a helmet and there is no riding of bicycles on campus. Pedestrian ArrivalThose students walking to and from school may enter at the main pedestrian gate or at Gate 5 on the south boundary of the school, near the Elementary Building and close to Block D of the Ciputra Housing estate.

Please note the open hours for Gate 5:

Arriving at UNIS Hanoi

*Gate 5 closes 15 minutes after Energize or a school event and is closed on Sundays.

Mon – Tue Wed

06:00 – 09:00 06:00 – 09:0015:00 – 20:45 14:00 – 20:45

Thu – Fri Sat

06:00 – 09:00 07:30 – 18:3015:00 – 20:45


Bus Service

Bus ArrivalBuses from hotels and from the School Bus Service enter the campus and immediately drive to the designated school bus drop-off /pick-up area located to the right of the main en-trance gate. Children walk to their classrooms from the bus drop-off point which is monitored by a Bus company repre-sentative and, in the afternoons, teacher monitors.

UNIS Hanoi School Bus ServiceThe School Bus service operates on a contract basis with a local company which coordinates with the school. This com-pany operates a fl eet of relatively modern, small buses of 10 to 30 seat capacity. Each bus driver is accompanied by a bus monitor whose responsibility is to ensure that safety procedures are followed and that children are collected and dropped off at correct venues. In the morning, students are collected from designated points along the various bus routes. In the afternoon, bus students are dismissed to a covered area where they line up with their bus monitors. They are then escorted by the monitors to their waiting buses. UNIS Hanoi staff also help with the dismissal of bus students. The UNIS Hanoi bus service is not designed to provide trans-portation for parents or friends. Bus students are not allowed to travel on any bus other than the one to which they have been assigned. School Bus CoordinatorPlease contact Mr Lai, the Logistics Offi cer, at 3758 1551 ext. 8714 or mobile 0918767755 or email [email protected] to:• Notify student absences.• Report any safety infractions.• Report any inappropriate behaviour by students.• Notify change of address.• Enquire about/wish to change the pick-up or drop-off

point.• Obtain the mobile phone number of the bus monitor.

Bus Rules for StudentsSafety is the fi rst consideration. These procedures apply to students who travel on buses supplied by their hotel, as well as to the UNIS Hanoi Bus Service. The students are expected to:

• Behave appropriately according to school rules and ex-pectations at all times while travelling on the bus.

• Wear seatbelts.• Stay in their own seats once the bus is moving.• Keep hands and arms inside the bus not hanging out the

window.• Refrain from getting on or off a moving bus.• Obey the instructions of monitors and bus drivers.• Keep aisles clear.• Stay seated until the bus has come to a complete stop.• In the event of a breakdown or accident, obey the in-

structions of the bus monitor and driver, getting back onto the bus only with the monitor’s permission (keep-ing off the street/road in the meantime).

• Refrain from consuming food or drink any liquids while on the bus.

• Get off the bus only at their designated stops.

Infractions of the above rules may result in a report being made to the Deputy Principal and suspension of bus privileges.

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Absent Student ProceduresPlease notify the Middle High School Secretaries if your child will be absent from school by 08:00. Please phone 3758 1551 ext. 8500 or email to [email protected]. The “ex-cused” absence will be noted on the attendance list and re-corded for your child’s school report. If you do not inform a secretary, she will need to contact you to fi nd out why your child is not at school. If a parent does not call in or give a reason for an absence, the absence is marked as unexcused. Students returning to school after being absent should bring a note from home explaining the absence. Upon returning to school following an infectious illness, a child must have clear-ance from a doctor or medical authority.

Attendance on CampusIn order to obtain credit for courses, attendance is mandatory except for reasons of illness, bereavement or other special cir-cumstances. In these cases the Principal must be informed. Students who are absent from a course for 12 or more school days during one semester will have their progress evaluated. If there is not a signifi cant reason(s) for the absences the stu-dent may face the possibility of not receiving credit for the course. School sponsored fi eld trips are not included in the 12-day limit. Attendance is reported on the report card.

Safe Arrival ProgrammeThe Safe Arrival Programme is intended to ensure that your child/children arrive safely at school each day. It also serves to check attendance.

How does it work?It is a partnership between the home and the school.• Parents must phone the High School Offi ce before 08:00

to inform us of their child’s absence. A note in advance for a planned absence is appreciated.

• By 08:30 each morning teachers send attendance to the offi ce.

• Absences which have not been notifi ed are then checked with the teacher by the High School Secretary.

• Parents of children with unexplained absences are phoned by the High School Secretary to determine the whereabouts of the child.

Leaving CampusUNIS Hanoi is a closed campus and students must not leave the school campus without permission. If your child needs to leave the campus before the end of the school day please contact the MS/HS Offi ce. Students who must leave campus during the school day must sign out at the MS/HS Offi ce and must have parent permission. Students who are sent home by the nurse due to sickness, or due to an emergency are also required to sign out in the MS/HS offi ce.

Venture CardsIn the Middle School we do not encourage students to be ab-sent for extended periods of time. However, missing school is sometimes unavoidable. Students whose absence from school is planned in advance must fi ll out a Venture Card. Venture Cards can be collected in the MS/HS offi ce. They must be signed by students, parents and the student’s home-room teacher. The absences are recorded and will appear on your child’s student record and report card. In the event that a student and or family is choosing to be on a planned ab-sence, the school will not set up extra work for students to do while away. It is not an expectation that teachers generate extra lessons for students who are absent due to nonessential engagements (i.e.,extended holidays).

Parent TravelWhen both parents are away from Hanoi, they should contact the High School Secretary to inform the school and to give the names and contact details of those designated people who will act as guardians of their children in their absence.

Late ArrivalStudents who arrive at UNIS Hanoi after the start of home-room must go to the High School Secretary to sign the late book and provide the reason for their late arrival. If a student is late three times to Homeroom/Class within a Quarter, a letter will be sent home from the DeputyPrincipal to notify parents. Further lateness will not be tolerated. Con-tinued lack of punctuality will result in a request to parents to attend a conference with the DeputyPrincipal.

Absences and Late Arrivals


LockersAll Middle School students are assigned a locker and provid-ed with a combination lock. Students should keep their lock-ers locked at all times and may not switch lockers without the consent of the Deputy Principal. Students should also keep their lockers neat and tidy throughout the year. The School discourages children from bringing music players, mobile phones and any other valuables. If such devices are brought to school they should be kept locked in the student’s locker. Lost or damaged locks will be billed to the student’s family.

Homeroom MS students start their day in Homeroom which begins at 08:10. The Homeroom teacher will make announcements, take attendance and submit late arrivals and absences to the High School Secretary by 08:30. Homeroom teachers will mark the student down as late if they arrive after 08:10.

In ClassStudents are required to arrive prepared and punctual to all classes. Students are given passing time between classes to go to their lockers, use the bathroom and get to their next class. Studentsare encouraged to place bags or backpacks are in their lockers during the day. Only books and equipment that are needed for class should be brought to the classroom. Music players or other valuables are not to be brought to the classroom

Classroom Rules• Chewing gum is not allowed at school.• Hats are to be worn outdoors only.• Food and drink (other than water) should not be con-

sumed in the classroom.• No mobile phones, iPods or other music players are al-

lowed in classrooms.

During class time mobile phones must be turned off . They should not be seen in class at any time. Mobile phone use is discouraged at UNIS Hanoi. If a student wants to use their phone during breaks they should move to a private discrete area. Mobile phones will be confi scated if students cause a dis-turbance in classrooms by receiving calls or messaging others. UNIS Hanoi accepts no responsibility for lost mobile phones.

Lunch and Break TimesDuring lunch and break times students can use the library (quietly). There are four square courts and fi elds for games. Students should not gather around the lockers at break times as this can disturb teachers and other classes. Students can-not be inside classrooms during breaks unless they are with a teacher. Students can eat their lunch in the canteen or outside on pic-nic tables or benches. Students can either buy food from the Canteen or bring lunch from home. UNIS Hanoi is a nut free school and so students are required to consume only foods without nuts while on school grounds or on school activities. Food cannot be ordered from outside vendors or picked up by students at the school gates.

Allergies Due to severe peanut/nut allergies among some of the students,UNIS Hanoi is a Peanut/Nut Free environment. Even the smallest amount of a peanut/nut product can cause a life-threatening reaction in students with nut allergies. Please do not bring to campus peanut butter sandwiches or any items that contain nuts or nut products. Special attention should be given to: cakes, cookies and chocolates.

Dị ứng

Do một số học sinh tại UNIS HàNội bị dị ứng nghiêm trọng với lạc và các loại hạt, UNIS Hà Nội không sử dụng bất kỳ một loại lạc/hạt nào tại trường. Chỉ một lượng nhỏ sản phẩm có chứa lạc/hạt có thể gây nguy hiểm đến tính mạng học sinh. Nhà trường đề nghị không mang đến trường bánh mì bơ lạc hoặc bất kì sản phẩm nào có chứa thành phần lạc hoặc sản phẩm làm từ lạc; đặc biệt là bánh ngọt, bánh quy và socola.

알레르기심각한땅콩/견과류알레르기가있는학생들이있는관계로

UNIS에서는 견과류의사용을일체제한하고있습니다. 극

소량의땅콩/견과류도이학생들에게는치명적인결과를가

져올수있습니다. 학교에땅콩버터샌드위치를포함하여 견

과류가들어있는식품은, 특히케익, 쿠키나쵸콜렛, 그어떤

것이라도반입하지말아주시길부탁드립니다

On Campus

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CanteenThe canteen is open from 08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Friday. Information and menus can be found at: www.unishanoi.org. Students can buy individual tickets to be used to purchase food and drinks. UNIS Hanoi provides microwaves for the heating of food; please be aware there is no refrigeration available for lunches brought from home.

Homework GuidelinesHomework is considered to be an important aspect of Mid-dle School life. Not only does it act as a support mechanism for class work but it also promotes individual responsibility, independent work practice, good work habits and the devel-opment of organisational skills. These skills will be imperative for students as they move into the High School setting. As a general guideline, Middle School students will have homework every night. Homework can vary but MS students can expect one to one and a half hours a night. This should be the maximum amount a well organised student should ex-pect on any given night. Please understand that at this level of study some weekend homework can be expected. Extended or long-term assign-ments may often require weekend work. Since tests may be given on Monday, studying for such situations is necessary and should be planned for ahead of time.

Late HomeworkGetting work done on time requires careful planning and organisation, determination and self-discipline. The MYP cat-egorizes these important qualities as Approaches to Learn-ing. Teachers record both the achievement and the eff ort. To promote the habit of punctuality and deal with unexpected diffi culties students are encourage to plan ahead.

Student Absence and Homework,

Tests and AssignmentsIt is the student‘s responsibility to ask teachers about any homework missed due to an absence. It is not the respon-sibility of the teacher to initiate this process. Time allowed for make-up work due to one-day absences needs to be ne-gotiated with individual teachers. Time allowed for make-up work due to extended excused absences (illness, family emer-gency, or school event) should equal the number of days missed up to a maximum of fi ve. In the case of an extended excused absence, students will not be expected to write a test or quiz on the fi rst day back to school. Students who have been away from Hanoi on a school-sponsored event on Saturday and Sunday will not be expected to submit work or sit tests on Monday.

Late Work Policy1. Student fails to meet deadline. Teacher informs student

that they are in violation of our deadlines policy. 2. Parents are notifi ed by email that an assignment has not

been handed in and the student will be required to at-tend an after school Academic Recuperation period.

3. Student is required to attend an Academic Recuperation period from 15:45-17:00 the following day.

4. At the end of the Academic Recuperation Period the work is collected and graded.

Homework


Student Assessment and GradingAssessmentEvaluation of student progress by teachers is a continuous process. In evaluating achievement, teachers examine all fac-ets of student development: homework, participation, tests, project scores, organisation and independence are all consid-ered. Progress Reports are issued by teachers to notify parents of their child’s progress in the interim between report cards, or scheduled conferences. Generally these: • Are used to recognize improvements and progress in

academics or behaviour.• Let parents know if there are teacher concerns regarding

academic progress.• Communicate with parents regarding on-going con-

cerns, weakness or decline in performance. A Progress Report is emailed by the MSHS Offi ce to a stu-dent’s parents and copied to the teacher who authored the report and the MS Counselor. While a Progress Report detail-ing concerns would usually come after an email or phone call from the teacher, unusual circumstances may result in com-munication going directly to a Progress Report. 3-Way Conferences are held mid-way through the fi rst and third quarters. These conferences provide a good opportu-nity for parents and teachers to air any concerns or issues and allow immediate feedback/acknowledgement. We be-lieve that this assists us all in fostering good relationships and communication between school and home. Students are also asked to attend and participate in the conferences. Report Cards are issued at the end of each quarter. Report cards show IBMYP subject criteria and indicate skill develop-ment in these areas. Quarter 1 and 3 reports will include a narrative comment, but note that the Quarter 2 and 4 reports do not include comments.

GradingGeneral Grade DescriptorsThe generic grade descriptors that illustrate the IBMYP 1–7 scale can be seen in the chart opposite. They should be considered as broad descriptions: simple, generalized state-ments about the skills and knowledge mastered by the stu-dent. They are not specifi c to any particular subject-group assessment criteria.

Grade Descriptors

Grade 1Minimal achievement in terms of the objectives.

Grade 2

Very limited achievement against all the objectives. The student has diffi culty in understanding the required knowledge and skills, and is unable to apply them fully in normal situations, even with support.

Grade 3

Unsatisfactory achievement. Limited achievement against most of the objectives, or clear diffi culties in some areas. The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the required knowledge and skills and is only able to apply them fully in normal situations with support.

Grade 4

A good general understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them eff ectively in normal situations. There is occasional evidence of the skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

Grade 5

A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them in a variety of situations. The student generally shows evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate and occasionally demonstrates originality and insight.

Grade 6

A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them in a wide variety of situations. There is consistent evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate. The student generally demonstrates originality and insight.

Grade 7

A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them almost faultlessly in a wide variety of situations. There is consistent evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate. The student consistently demonstrates originality and insight and always produces work of high quality.

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The assessment philosophy established for the IBMYP re-quires a criteria-reference approach rather than a norm-ref-erenced one. Therefore, the inclusion of statements such as “above average” has been avoided. The approach relies on teachers’ professional expertise in making qualitative judg-ments similar to those they make every day in the classroom. IB uses these descriptors to determine grade boundaries for subject groups. Number Grades (1-7) are used within the Middle School to indicate overall progress. IBMYP assessment criteria also in-dicate development of competencies within subject areas. Grade Point Averages (GPA) are not determined within the Middle School for formal transcript reporting.

Honour RollAt the end of each semester honour roll status recognises the academic success of students who attain high grades in their studies. Honour Roll: Grade point average 6.00Principal’s List: Grade point average of 6.50

Standardised Testing ProgrammeThe International School’s Assessment (ISA) is given in Grades 6 to 9. This test is administered through the Austral-ian Council for Educational Research (ACER). The test provides relevant comparisons between other international schools. The assessment measures Reading Literacy, Math Literacy and Writing. The content of the test is based on information gathered from extensive consultations with international schools. The assessment provides the school with informa-tion to assist in curricular and pedagogical decisions. The test will be administered in October and results will be available in January. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is also administered to students in grades 6 and 8 at the beginning and end of the school year. The assessment is a computerized and adap-tive test which measures math, reading and language usage. Teachers will consider the results as another means of under-standing student strengths and areas that are in need of im-provement. The school, class and student reports will be sent electroni-cally to our school. Details of your child’s performance will be sent home.

Language B: English Students’ Grad-

ing ScaleStudents who enrolled in Language B: English Curriculum Support may have classes in which content and expectations are modifi ed to accommodate diverse language skills. In or-der to communicate academic progress and achievement in mainstream classes the following grade scale is used: 7, 6, 5,

4, P or U

Grades of 7, 6, 5 and 4 indicate that the student’s academic achievement is equivalent in conceptual understanding, knowledge and skills to that of the other students in the class. Teachers can assign 4 to 7 grades even if the quantity or quality of work produced is modifi ed to account for the in-creased challenge faced by students working in an additional language.


Student Behaviour

In accordance with our Mission Statement, UNIS Hanoi is committed to providing all students with a caring, safe, and supportive school environment. All members of the school community are expected to take collective responsibility for the well-being of the community through treating each other with respect and dignity, valuing one another and uphold-ing each other’s rights and responsibilities. Students at UNIS Hanoi understand that they are responsible for their own ac-tions and that their actions have direct and indirect eff ects on others. Through active conversations based around the ‘restorative justice’ framework, students are encouraged to learn new behaviours for the future rather than dwelling on past mistakes.

Stopping inappropriate behaviour is challenging and needs

collective time, creativity and patience from the whole com-

munity.

Creating and Maintaining an Eff ective

EnvironmentResearch shows that appropriate behaviours and self-disci-pline arise from • positive relationships.• establishing and maintaining clear, consistent expecta-

tions.• reinforcing positive behaviour.• implementing logical consequences for inappropriate

behaviours.• Adults at UNIS Hanoi are expected to develop a respon-

sive classroom following these seven guiding principles and practices which have been adapted from the re-search of educational theorists and practitioners from the responsive classroom approach www.responsive-classroom.org.

The teacher can assign a P if students’ academic achievement is not at least a level 4. P means ‘progressing satisfactorily’ and is used when:• comprehension and application of some material may

only meet the lower levels of MYP criteria in a subject.• written work may contain frequent language errors and

be limited by a narrow vocabulary.• there is evidence of higher thinking skills, creativity, and

developing language and subject skills.• U means ‘unsatisfactory progress’ and is used when:• comprehension and application of most material may

only meet the lower levels of MYP criteria in a subject.• there is diffi culty in producing even the minimum of writ-

ten work.• there is diffi culty with understanding the required knowl-

edge and skills in a subject (even with EAL Curriculum Support).

The P grade indicates teacher satisfaction with student progress and allows teachers to report fairly on a student’s achievements without undermining their confi dence. Stu-dents receiving a 7, 6, 5, 4 or P grade receive credit for the course. The U grade is rare, and indicates that even though teachers have diff erentiated content, tasks and/or criteria to accommodate the student, they are not having much success and teachers have serious concerns about their progress.

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Seven Guiding Principles• The social curriculum is as important as the academic

curriculum.• How children learn is as important as what they learn:

Process and content go hand in hand.• The greatest cognitive growth occurs through social in-

teraction.• To be successful academically and socially, children need

to develop their social and self-management skills.• Intentionally knowing the children we teach—individu-

ally, culturally, and developmentally—is as important as knowing the content we teach. Feeling valued by the teacher leads to the motivation to learn.

• Knowing the families of the children we teach and working with them as partners is essential to children’s education.

• How the adults at school work together is as important as individual competence: Lasting change begins with the adult community.

Developing the Attributes of the IB

Learner Profi leOur approach to behaviour management emphasizes and develops the attributes of the IB Learner Profi le whereby stu-dents develop the following attributes:• Inquirers: They show independence in their social and

academic learning.• Knowledgeable: They are equipped with problem solv-

ing and confl ict resolution strategies.• Thinkers: They use initiative and think critically and

creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

• Communicators: They are assertive and express their thoughts and feelings confi dently. They work eff ectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

• Principled:They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dig-nity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the conse-quences that accompany them.

• Open-minded: They understand and seek diff erent per-spectives, and are willing to grow from the experience.

• Caring: They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to their community, and act to make a positive diff erence to the lives of others and to the environment.

• Risk-takers: They are brave and articulate and are ‘upstand-ers’ defending each other’s rights and responsibilities.

• Balanced: They seek to achieve personal well- being for themselves and others.

• Refl ective:They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and actions, strengths and challenges to support personal development.

These are adapted versions of the IB Learner Profi le Attributes that relate to Behaviour Management.

What Does Appropriate Behaviour

Look Like?Examples of appropriate behaviours: Being a positive role model, giving positive and supportive compliments, being a good sportsperson, peer support, empathy toward others, positive confl ict resolution, strong academic achievement and being a good friend.


Behaviour Management at UNIS HanoiOur practices have an increased emphasis on:• A proactive, responsive culture where there is collective

responsibility for behaviour.• Behaviour being separated from the student.• Whole school system for dealing with behaviour.• A staged list of consequences known to students, staff

and parents.• Behaviour problem being dealt with by adult at the time

it occurs.• Consistent commitment to dealing with behaviour ac-

cording to UNIS Hanoi guidelines.• Student involvement in plan of action.• Plans which focus on helping student to take responsibil-

ity for their actions and fi nd desirable alternative behav-iours.

• Purposeful, private solution-focused discussion involv-ing student input, understanding and cooperation.

• Conversations using restorative questions.• Intrinsic rewards such as praise and acknowledgement

through comments, gestures and body language.

Responding to Inappropriate BehaviourAt UNIS Hanoi, we endorse the application of logical conse-quences that are developmentally appropriate as a means to promote a safe, caring, positive school environment. Acting in a way that results in situations that are unsafe, uncaring, and/or negative will result in a range of consequences and procedures that exist depending upon the level of inappro-priate behaviour.

Restorative Justice Procedures:

R.E.S.T.O.R.E.The Restorative Approach is the way you have the conversa-tion with students at UNIS Hanoi that seek to make it clear that inappropriate behaviour is not condoned while holding individuals accountable for their actions within systems of support. The philosophy involves repairing harm done out-side of the need for assigning blame. A Restorative Approach consists of asking key questions informally or during formal conferencing. The questions can be used in a variety of situ-ations, from informal intervention to formal conferences in which the aff ected parties address the behaviour.

Being a Responsive School

Procedures/Responsibilities What does this mean in practice?

R Respond to all IncidentsReport an incident to the classroom teacher,Deputy Principal and/or Counselor and/or parents depending on severity/frequency of behaviour.

E Enquire into the Incident A problem solving approach. Ask questions.

S

Share Viewpoint

All involved are given the opportunity to share their side of the story. The adult asks the following restorative questions:What happened?What were you thinking at the time?Who do you think is upset by what you have done? In what way?How have you been aff ected by what has been done? In what way?What do you need to do to make things right?What needs to happen to make things right?What can you do diff erently next time?

T Transform the Confl ictFacilitate restorative discussion/mediation with students involved. Acknowledge the harm and make an agreement on how to restore the situation.

O Organize a Follow-up MeetingWithin a week of the incident happening to monitor the situation, continue as necessary.

R Record the Incident Document on incident form. Incident noted in student fi le

E Evaluate

If continuous, a conference will need to be prepared with parents/care-givers – outside help can be sought if necessary. If persistent, the student’s place at UNIS Hanoi will be reviewed.

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Breach Levels and ConsequencesLevel One: These are behaviours that are dealt with by the

teacher. This stage is about focusing on the primary behaviour and an immediate solution.

Examples of Level One Breaches:

• Poor sportsmanship• Disruption in class• First time Dress Code violations• Disrespect• Homework infractions• Littering• Pushing or tripping• Low level teasing• Persistent lateness• Failure to meet academic deadlines• Inappropriate clothing or jewellery• Off task behaviours including• Emailing during class time• Chat/text messaging and using social networking sites

(ex. Facebook) during class time• Viewing websites that are not part of their class work• Gaming during classes• Examples of Level One Consequences• The student will be reminded of the behaviour agree-

ment and encouraged to modify his/her behaviour ac-cordingly.

• Continued disruptive behaviour in class, playground or extracurricular activities will result in parent conferences, detention, and other forms of restorative actions.

• Key restorative questions will be asked.

Level Two: These behaviours are moderately serious be-haviour concerns or repeated Level 1 misbehaviours. Logical consequences for Level 2 breach of conduct will be decided by the Deputy Principal in consultation with the classroom teacher. A record of the incident will be recorded in the ISIS database by the Principal or Deputy Principal. Parents will be notifi ed by the Principal or Deputy Principal.

Examples of Level Two Breaches

• Repeated Level 1 behaviours• Swearing• Academic dishonesty• Continued Dress Code violations• Continual teasing• Pushing/tripping• Disrespect of property• Off ensive emails• Dishonesty• Indirect bullying• Downloading programs and games (This includes shar-

ing games via USB sticks)• Sending unwanted and/or off ensive (e)mail or messages

(e.g. via chat)• Plagiarism• Intentionally destroying tablets or other electronic mate-

rials (Pulling off keys)• Looking at off ensive material

Examples of Level Two Consequences

• Restriction of privileges and activities.• Making up for missed work at lunch times, after school

or at home.• In-school time out.• Relocate student with work to a ‘buddy‘ teacher’s class-

room.• Individual counselling.• Mediation sessions.• Parental involvement.• Individual positive behaviour chart.• Home-school reporting system (via email, behaviour

chart or journal).

Behaviour Management Procedures


Level Three: These are viewed as serious breaches of the UNIS Hanoi behaviour expectations or repeated behaviours that have required a Level 2 response. A record of the inci-dent will be recorded in the ISIS database by the Principal or Deputy Principal. The Principal and Deputy Principal in con-sultation with the classroom and witnessing teacher would initiate a follow up with the student involved and decide on a logical consequence. Parents will be notifi ed by the Principal or Deputy Principal.

Examples of Level Three Breaches:

• Repeated Level 2 behaviours• Deliberately defacing property or displays• Endangering self or others• Blatant defi ance of a teacher• Repetitive defi ance• Theft of property• Vandalism• Smoking • Fighting• Taking/bringing Drugs/Alcohol on campus• Physical or verbal abuse• Bullying - physical/verbal• Purposeful cyber-bullying with malicious intent.• Identity theft• Hacking• Incitement

Examples of Level Three Consequences

• Individual counselling, with on-going instruction in per-sonal and social development.

• Mediation sessions .• 3-way conference between teacher, student and parent.• Individual positive behaviour chart in consultation with

Counselor.• Home-school reporting system (via email, behaviour

chart or journal).• School-based community service.• Replacement/ repair of damaged property.• Restriction of privileges and activities.• Internal or external suspension.• Referral for expulsion.

Harassment PolicyHarassment is defi ned as behaviour that creates an intimi-dating or hostile environment or has the purpose or eff ect of substantially interfering with a student’s educational perfor-mance or a staff member’s ability to perform his/her duties. Harassment based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability is not consistent with the UNIS Hanoi mission statement and is therefore an infringement of this policy. Members of the UNIS Hanoi community are expected to treat each other with respect and dignity. The School will imple-ment programmes that encourage tolerance, respect and positive social behaviour. The school will act to investigate all complaints of harass-ment, formal or informal, verbal or written, and to discipline or take other appropriate action against any member of the UNIS Hanoi community who is found to have violated this policy.

Bullying

Anti-Bullying Guidelines:UNIS Hanoi actively seeks to provide a safe supportive learn-ing environment that is free from all forms of bullying includ-ing harassment, intimidation and victimization. UNISHanoi implements and maintains a whole school ap-proach to address bullyingby:fostering a supportive school environment where bullying behaviour is clearly understood and deemed to be unacceptable by an all school wide pre-ventative education programme developing consistent and

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eff ective procedures for investigating and dealing with bul-lying behaviour. Defi nition of Bullying:Bullying is unwanted, intentional, active or passive aggressive

behaviour that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.

The behaviour is repeated over time.Bullying is any behaviour which is intended to hurt, threaten or frighten a person or group of people. The bullying can be physical, emotional, social, cyber, or verbal. Bullying is a behaviour that in not a “once off event” but is repeated over time. Such behaviour is totally unacceptable by any member of the UNIS Hanoi school community. Bullying breaches an individual’s right to feel safe and secure.

Types of BullyingThere are three broad categories of bullying:

1. Direct physical bullying:hitting, tripping, and pushing or damaging property, making rude hand gestures.

2. Direct verbal bullying:name calling, insults, or racist re-marks, intimidation, verbal abuse, taunting or threaten-ing to cause harm.

3. Indirect bullying:This form of bullying is harder to recog-nize and often carried out behind the bullied student’s back. It is designed to harm someone’s social reputation and/or cause humiliation. Indirect bullying includes: ly-ing and spreading rumours, playing nasty jokes to em-barrass and humiliate, mimicking, encouraging others to socially exclude someone, damaging someone’s social reputation, and cyber-bullying which involves the use of email, mobile phones, photos or chat rooms to humiliate and distress.

Smoking, Alcohol and DrugsSmoking on campus or near the school gates or school ac-tivities is not permitted. Students are forbidden to use, or be involved in any way with the use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs at any school-sponsored activity on or off campus. The use, possession, or distribution of drugs for non-medicinal pur-poses is prohibited and illegal. If a student is found to be dis-tributing such substances, a recommendation will be made for expulsion. Prescription medication cannot be carried and self-adminis-tered. All medication needs to be administered by the school nurse. Please bring all medications with instructions to the Nurses Offi ce.

CounselorThe Middle School Counselor is a member of the D-12 UNIS Hanoi Counselling Department and is guided by the Depart-ment’s Mission Statement: “ Our mission is to encourage, support, and advocate for stu-dents and families within our globally-minded community. Counselors facilitate a proactive, comprehensive and develop-mentally structured counselling programme that fosters self-advocacy, resiliency, and life-long learning while refl ecting the ideals and principles of the United Nations. “ Within the Middle School, the counselor works with individu-als, small or large groups, and through teachers in support of this Mission Statement. The counselor is a member of the Support Services Team, and each Grade Level Team to facilitate student advocacy, the promotion of Middle School Ethos, and the support of all students. The Middle School Counselor also coordinates the transition of students into and out of UNIS Hanoi as well the promotion from Elementary School to Middle School and from Middle School to High School. The counselor also coordinates the Middle School Advisory programme in joint planning with the GLCs and Grade Level Teams.

Learning SupportThe UNIS Hanoi Middle School Learning Support Team is committed to ensuring that all students have equitable ac-cess to learning, opportunities for achievement and the pur-suit of excellence in all aspects of their educational programs.

Students experiencing diffi culties in accessing the curriculum and successfully demonstrating their learning are referred by

Support Services


Service Learning Grades 6 to 8This is an important component of the Middle Years Pro-gramme because it promotes citizenship and encourages students to develop and accept roles which serve both the national and international community. By engaging in ser-vice to the community we believe that students will develop attitudes and values that focus on the rights and responsi-bilities of humans to care for and improve the communities in which they live. They will therefore: • Better appreciate their role beyond the classroom.• Increase their awareness of the world and community

around them through constructive engagement.• Increase their sense of responsibility and self-esteem.• Provide an opportunity to gain an insight into diff erent

social patterns and ways of life.• Work with peers across grade levels.• Develop their awareness of the natural links between

community service, subject areas and other areas of in-teraction.

Service Activities are monitored closely by teachers, and re-corded in ISIS as evidence of their involvement within the programme. Students will also be expected to refl ect upon and evaluate their experiences during the year and demon-strate what they have learned. In order to promote a balanced Co-Curricular programme for Grades 6-8, students will complete Service Learning for a minimum one semester during the school year.

Co-Curricular ActivitiesIt is the school’s intent to provide students with a varied and balanced selection of Co-Curricular activities that act to sup-port the school’s daily curricular program. Performing and Visual Arts, Competitive Sports and After School Activities, as well as various clubs combine to create the Co-Curricular Ac-tivities Programme.Participation in the UNIS Hanoi Co-Curricular Programme is an additional responsibility that students assume on a volun-tary basis. Involvement in these activities does not exempt students from their regular school responsibilities. Once students commit to a Co-Curricular Programme, they must continue with the activity unless they have permission from their parents and the Activities Offi ce to cease attendance for special reasons. Children must remain on campus while par-ticipating in their Co-Curricular Activity until the completion

Community and Service Learning

teachers to the Student Services Team (SST). Support is deliv-ered through a tiered intervention system as determined by the SST. Partnership between parents, administration, class-room teachers, students, and the Learning Support teachers are an integral part of the programme.

Middle School students on Learning Intervention Plans

may receive support through:

1. Adaptations implemented by the classroom teacher, in consultation with Learning Support.

2. Working with Learning Support teachers in the class-room setting.

3. Working with Learning Support teachers in the resource room once or twice a week.

Middle School students on Individual Education plans

may receive support through:

1. Any or all of the options above and;2. A learning support class as part of their timetable.The Learning Support programme enables students who are experiencing academic diffi culty, the opportunity to pursue and achieve the goals of their educational programme.

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of the activity. If students have left the campus during the day with permission, due to a medical or dental appointment, they must have a permission slip signed by their parents and approval from the MS/HS Offi ce in order to re-enter the cam-pus for their activity. UNIS Hanoi reserves the right to limit a student‘s participation in Co-Curricular activities based on academic or behavioural concerns. Co-Curricular activities that may be aff ected by academic and/or behavioural concerns include sports, clubs, the arts, fi eld trips not required as part of a class, drama pro-ductions, ASAs and similar activities. Restricting a student’s involvement in Co-Curricular Activities is a measure that may be placed into eff ect at any time. For activities which involve travel, limitations on participation shall come before pay-ment has been made. Transportation is provided for bus students who participate in Co-Curricular activities. The Late Activities Bus leaves cam-pus at 5:45 (except on Wednesday, when the time is 5:00). The Activities Offi ce will liaise with the Bus Coordinator to ensure those children participating are provided with trans-portation.

After School Activities (ASA) ProgrammeOff ered to students in Grades K-12, After School Activities (ASAs) at UNIS Hanoi are there to compliment the competi-tive sports, performing arts and clubs within the Co-Curric-ular Activities Programme and provide an extension to the regular curriculum. ASAs are off ered in three 9-week long sessions throughout the school year, with students partici-pating in their chosen ASA for one hour per week. Many MS students participate in these weekly activities. In each of the three ASA sessions a variety of diff erent activities are off ered to UNIS Hanoi students. Some examples of these activities in-clude: Young Scientist Club, Baking & Cooking, Art Club, Yoga, Chess, Water Polo, Golf, Model Building, Zumba, Forensics, Mod-el United Nations to only mention a few. ASA sponsors include UNIS Hanoi faculty/staff and commu-nity specialists. The ASAs that are off ered change from ses-sion to session depending on the interest and availability of instructors. All students are encouraged to seek out involve-ment in the diverse array of activities. Registration for ASAs is done electronically via the UNIS Hanoi Portal. Students and parents will receive the necessary information prior to the start of registration. Please note that registration is conduct-ed on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis and that there are limited

ASAs on Wednesdays since this time is set aside for faculty meetings and professional development.

Generally, ASAs are provided free of charge, although for some activities there may be a small fee to cover special costs such as materials or rental fees. A bus service is provided for bus students who participate in ASAs. The ASA bus leaves campus at 4:40 (except on Wednesday, when the time is 3:40).

Community Education Programme

(ComEd)Parents and students are welcome to participate in the UNIS Hanoi Community Education Programme, which off ers short and long-term activities in food, culture, skill-building, lan-guage, movement, sports and activities for children. More de-tails on the UNIS Hanoi website, www.unishanoi.org or from the Activities Department, Room 112, Administration Build-ing, or email [email protected].

Field TripsIntercultural tripsThe school organises fi eld trips in Middle and High School so that students are able to have signifi cant interactions with the community during the month of March. Grades 6 to 8 participate in out of town trips which aim to integrate Viet-namese culture, geography and history. The trips are chosen so that students interact with the school’s curriculum and are assessed on what they learn on the trips. If, for some reason, families choose not to send their son/daughter on the trip, teachers will not organise extra work for students. Students absent for fi eld trips have these days counted as absences.During the school year the following locations will be used for grade level fi eld trips.

Non-Curricular TripsOptional trips are sometimes planned, such as sports and cul-tural exchanges. These optional trips are not necessarily cur-ricular related. Students who choose to participate on these trips must be aware of the impact their participation will have on their academic progress. Venture cards must be complete before a student goes on a trip.

In order to participate in school sponsored activities students must meet behaviour and academics eligibility requirements. Students who have encountered academic and/or discipli-nary problems may be prohibited from attending out-of-town fi eld trips at the discretion of the teacher(s) with the concurrence of the Principal.


Mekong River International Schools

Association (MRISA)MRISA is an association of eight international schools from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. The aim of the or-ganization is to provide a variety of sporting, creative and leadership opportunities for students. Participation in MRISA events often involves travel outside of Hanoi. Accommoda-tions for traveling will be provided by families from the host schoolfor UNIS Hanoi students. When UNIS Hanoi is the host for a MRISA event, we will rely on our community to provide accommodations for the visiting students. The number of participants involved in a MRISA event is determined by the organization and thus may dictate that our students go through a selection process prior to travel. Should a child be selected to represent UNIS Hanoi, any costs associated with participation in a MRISA event (e.g. fl ights/food/fees) will be the responsibility of the parents. The MRISA Code of Conduct will guide student behavioral expectations while participating in a MRISA event. MRISA activities occur on a seasonal basis – Basketball and Student Leadership (au-tumn); Soccer and Arts Festival (winter); Volleyball (spring).

Student Leadership CouncilThe UNIS Hanoi Middle School Student Council is made up of volunteer members from Grades 6 to 8, and is guided and supported by faculty members. Students volunteer to be on the Student Leadership Council which meets on a needs basis. The main function of the council is to plan a variety of social events, such as dances or fundraising sales. Student Council also plays an active role in representing Middle School con-cerns to the UNIS Hanoi management team as well as organ-ise and host many of the Middle School Morning Meetings and Assemblies. Ideas from any student member can be brought before the group, and all decisions made by the council are commu-nicated back to the student body. Working on the Student Council is a big responsibility for students. It develops leader-ship skills and encourages students to take responsibility for their own school environment while still having fun!

The Library Media Centre is an inviting and comfortable area for reading, creating, and researching in collaborative groups or in-dividually. Work spaces have the UNIS HanoiWi-Fi network and plenty of electrical outlets, including areas that are equipped with digital projectors, LCD screens and white boards.Explore the digital resources on the Library Portal, where there is information on research and referencing, and access to our many online resources. You will also fi nd the Library Catalogue with descriptions and location of our books, vid-eos and multiuser eBooks, as well as suggested web links. Single user eBooks are available to check out to your tablet, smart phone or digital reader by logging onto the catalogue with your library number and password. Cameras, video cameras, headsets and other technical equip-ment can be checked out from the library with a teacher su-pervisor’s permission.

Library Hours Monday to Friday: 8:00 to 17:00

Library PoliciesThe Library Media Centre is used for many purposes by both in-dividuals and classes. Therefore, the Middle/High school code of conduct regarding behaviour, clothing, academic honesty and acceptable use of technology will be observed.Any mem-ber of the UNIS Hanoicommunity may borrow items.

Overdue/Lost/Damaged Materials No overdue fees are charged, but lost, damaged and unre-turned items will be billed at cost of the item plus shipping costs.

Further Information The UNIS Hanoi community is encouraged to explore the Library Portal and Wiki, where there is information on research and ref-erencing, book suggestions and information on library services.The library catalogue, available online, includes all books and audio-visual materials available in the library, as well as sug-gested web links and access to many of the online resources. Links and passwords needed to access online resources are available on the library portal.

Contact UNIS Hanoi Library: 3758 1551 ext. 8800Or email Joyce Miller, the MSHS Librarian at [email protected]

Library Media Centre

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Computer Facilities and Technology

Vision Statement UNIS Hanoi envisions technology as a crucial tool for learn-ing and inquiring that empowers students to think critically, collaborate and communicate, thereby supporting the UNIS Hanoi Mission Statement and preparing students to thrive in a global society. With the on-going implementation of a 1:1 Tablet PC programme, access to technology and information is no longer a privilege but a necessity. In order to work and thrive within a supportive school community it is vital that all members of the UNIS Hanoi community understand what it means to be a responsible digital citizen. It is also impor-tant that all members of the UNIS Hanoi community under-stand that this responsibility extends beyond the walls of the school and that disregarding this responsibility can have un-intended consequences.The use of technology by students and teachers at UNIS Hanoi is for more than increasing productivity. Technology is inte-grated into the curriculum and classrooms to allow students to be creative and innovative, to encourage communication and collaboration, to develop research and information fl u-ency, and to encourage critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.The computer facilities at UNIS Hanoi are extensive with all students having access to computers throughout the school day. Students in Grades 4-12 are part of the 1:1 Tablet PC pro-gramme. All computers are networked and have access to the Internet and email facilities. Software packages include Microsoft Offi ce and Macromedia Design Suite as well as many subject-specifi c titles.Students in grades 4-12 will be assigned a school tablet and an email address for @unishanoi.org. All teachers integrate technology into the curricula. To use the school computing facilities, including the Internet and email, students and par-ents/guardians, are required to complete and sign a Technol-ogy Usage Agreement.In the Middle and High school a technology facilitator is avail-able to assist students and teachers with accessing and using technology to enhance learning. The Technology Department is overseen by the Director of Technology and includes six full-time technicians.

The Use of Technology at UNIS HanoiThe use of technology by students and teachers at UNIS Ha-noi is for more than increasing productivity. Technology is integrated into the curriculum and into class-room practices to allow students to be creative and innova-tive, to encourage communication and collaboration, to de-velop research and information fl uency, and to encourage critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

Rules for Responsible Digital CitizenshipIn order to be a responsible digital citizen it is important to abide by the following six conditions:1. Respect Yourself. I will show respect for myself through

my actions. I will select online names that are appropri-ate. I will consider the information and images that I post online. I will consider what personal information about my life, experiences, experimentation or relationships I post. I will not be obscene.

2. Protect Yourself. I will ensure that the information, im-ages and materials I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inap-propriate behaviour directed at me. I will protect pass-words, accounts and resources.

3. Respect Others. I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to fl ame, bully, harass or stalk other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites: I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other people’s private spaces or areas. While on campus I will use the school network and systems in a responsible and educationally appropriate manner.

4. Protect Others. I will protect others by reporting abuse; not forwarding inappropriate materials or communica-tions; and not visiting sites that are degrading, porno-graphic, racist or inappropriate.

5. Respect Intellectual property. I will suitably cite any and all use of websites, books, media etc. in an appropri-ate way. I will use and abide by the fair use rules.

6. Protect Intellectual Property. I will request to use the software and media others produce. I will act with integ-rity.

Technology


The aim of Physical Education (PE) is to provide appropriate opportunities and experiences for individuals to achieve their optimum potential. PE is primarily concerned with physical capabilities but the associated aspects of knowledge and understanding are also vital components for all children. Additionally,personal skills will be enhanced within a social setting through participation in a developmentally appropri-ate Physical Education programme. All Grade 9 to 12 students are required to participate in PE classes. A letter is sent home at the start of the school year outlining the specifi c requirements for and is to be signed by one of the parents/guardians and returned to the PE depart-ment.

School NursesThe UNIS Hanoi Nurse Offi ce is open Monday – Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am-1pm for Saturday Soccer. The Nurse’s Offi ce is primarily available to provide fi rst aid to students, staff and visitors. We encourage all parents and students to meet with the School Nurses either before or on the fi rst day of school. This is a good time for you and your child to locate the Nurse’s Of-fi ce (near the Elementary School Offi ce, Building 9) and also to discuss any health related matters.

Student Medical RecordsStudent Medical Forms must be provided before starting school. All students are required to submit a UNIS Hanoi Medical Form signed by a licensed physician including proof of mandatory immunizations. Parents please provide the school nurse with any updates to your child’s Medical Forms, to include updated immuniza-tions or changes in health status.

All students are to arrive at PE class in the appropriate PE uni-form. These uniforms consist of a UNIS Hanoi related PE shirt and athletic shorts or track pants, hats for sun protection, wa-ter and appropriate sports/running shoes, not street/casual shoes. During swimming sessions, students are to bring a swimsuit and towel. Showering facilities are available if stu-dents wish to use them after PE lessons. Please note: Parents and students are reminded that valu-

ables should not be left in the changing rooms at any time.

SicknessUNIS Hanoi provides adequate facilities to handle accidents and minor emergency situations that occur on campus. Children will be sent home for a temperature of 38 or high-er, vomiting, diarrhoea or any other illness preventing them from participating in school activities or appearing infectious. Children must be kept home in the event of:• Temperature of 38 or higher. Children must be fever free

for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.

• Vomiting or Diarrhoea.• Viral or bacterial conjunctivitis.• Head lice until treated.• Infectious diseases. For the complete Exclusion Policy, please see the portal under Nurse’s Offi ce. Please report all cases of infectious diseases i.e.: strep throat, chickenpox, rubella, measles, mumps, fl u and lice. All notices regarding health matters should be sent to the nurse’s offi ce or nurse’s email and will be treated confi dentially.

Physical Education

Medical Procedures

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Guardianship PolicyAll students must be under the guardianship of a parent or legal guardian at all times. The parents must appoint a representative/guardian (the ‘guardian’) and the school must be informed in writing of this appointment prior to parental departure. The parent(s) and guardian must meet with the administration before the change in living arrangement is made. The student must live with the guardian during the period of the parents’ absence. The guardian must carry out all necessary decisions made by the parent regarding the education, health and welfare of the child. This includes attending conferences that are held to inform the progress of the child. Further, the guardian must be authorised to sign all necessary papers and documents on behalf of the parents as well as be authorised to give verbal consent when necessary. The guardian is expected to maintain standards at home to ensure that the child’s energies are concentrated on his/her education. For example, the guardian must monitor the child’s schedule to see that ample time is devoted to home-work. The school expects that all notices sent by the school to the guardian concerning the child will be delivered or com-municated as speedily as possible to the parents.

CommunicationUNIS Hanoi is committed to providing parents with up-to-date information on UNIS Hanoi events, activities and pro-cedures, as well as on their child’s progress, curriculum and any issues which arise. The UNIS Hanoi Advancement De-partment aims to ensure that important information is dis-tributed directly to parents, including information from our Business Offi ce, Admissions Offi ce, School Nurse, Operations Department and the School Administration. The School also expects parents to take responsibility for communicating any issues with the school, and to ensure that they access the information provided.

School Newsletter: Tin TucThe Advancement Department produces the School Weekly Newsletter, the Tin Tuc, which is distributed to parents elec-tronically every Friday. Tin Tuc means ‘information’ or ‘news’ in Vietnamese and it contains messages from the School Administration, School Board and SCO, as well as informing

Parent Guidelines

Distribution of Medicine Students who are taking medication while at school must do so through the school nurse. Students are not allowed to possess, distribute, or consume medication during the school day unless it is dispensed by the school nurse. If your child requires medication during the day please provide: student’s name, class, medication name, dose, route and time of day to be given and duration.

Medical EmergenciesPlease complete the Emergency Medical Authorization Form found in your enrolment package to include emergency con-tacts (not parent or guardian) and return them before start-ing school. Please update your emergency contacts in the event they have moved away from Hanoi. In the event of a medical emergency or accident, and a parent or designee cannot be reached, the student will be taken to the most appropriate medical facility. In certain circumstanc-es, an ambulance may be necessary for transport. Fees result-ing from the above will be the responsibility of the parent.

School Nurse ContactsFor any student health inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the School Nurse. In person: Visit Room G44, Building 9, Elementary across from the Elementary School Offi cePhone: 3758 1551 extension 8911Email: [email protected]


the School Community about future events, school activities, sports and new procedures. The Tin Tuc is also available on the Parent Portal and on our website, www.unishanoi.org.

EmailThe majority of general information, including the School Newsletter and Tin Tuc, is emailed to parents. It is very impor-tant that you provide UNIS Hanoi with your up-to-date email address. Please send email to [email protected] or update ISIS Family.

WebsiteThe UNIS Hanoi Website provides information to those out-side our school, including admissions procedures and gener-al information about our school. It also includes information about our activities and our weekly newsletter that can be accessed by parents and the wider community.

UNIS Hanoi YearbookPublished annually in June, it is a summary of the year’s events. The yearbook covers the whole school Discovery to Grade 12 and one copy of the yearbook is provided free of charge to each student at UNIS Hanoi.

Communicating with Your Child’s

TeacherThe best person to see if your child is having an academic problem at school is the teacher of that particular subject. If your child is experiencing overall diffi culties, or social or ad-justment problems, contact their homeroom teacher or MS Counselor who will advise you of the best course of action. Please refer to the School Directory, which is published early in the School Year, for the name and email address of your child’s teachers. Teachers are always contactable via email. If needed, parents can make appointments to see teachers out-side of school hours via email. Parents are always welcome to make an appointment with the Middle/High School Assistant Principal and Principal through the High School Secretary. Teachers will also provide comments, when appropriate, in the Student Planners and on marked homework assignments

and tests. Student Progress reports are sent to alert parents to any diffi culties your child may be having. Quarterly Report Cards also provide information. We encourage parents to at-tend the 3-Way Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences that take place near the end of each Semester.

Parent ComplaintsProblems which cannot be resolved through a conference with individual teachers or questions of a more general na-ture concerning the operation of the School should be dis-cussed with the MSHS Principal. Appointments can be made through the High School Secretary.

Pathway for parent concerns:

Parent

Homeroom Teacher

Head of School

Subject Teacher

Principal

Assistant Principal

Board of Directors

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School Community OrganizationThe UNIS Hanoi SCO (formerly the PTA) is an organisation made up of all parents and teachers of UNIS Hanoi school. By enrolling their children in school at UNIS Hanoi, parents automatically become members of the SCO. The main objec-tive of the SCO is to enhance the educational environment and learning experience for the children at UNIS Hanoi. The SCO supports the whole school community by coordinating volunteers for activities that support school programmes; or-ganising social activities; setting up support/communication networks; raising funds to fi nance SCO activities that support school development and liaising with School Administration.

Parent volunteers can:• Attend SCO monthly meetings.• Work on Sub-committees(such as the Welcome or the

Healthy Choices Committees).• Raise funds.• Organise cultural exchanges.• Assist on sports days, fi eld trips, concerts or with other

school events.• Organise and contribute to the Used Book Sale and the

United Nations Day Celebration.• Become a class parent or library volunteer.• Organise social activities.• Off er language assistance. Additional information is available on the website. We warm-ly welcome our parent volunteers. For more information about getting involved with your child’s school please con-tact [email protected] or [email protected] .

Class ParentsClass Parents act as a support and liaison for their child’s class-room teacher, parents and students, particularly for new fami-lies entering UNIS Hanoi. The Middle School Class Parents can also assist the Assistant Principal and Advisory teachers and serve as a liaison with the School Community Organization. Class parent duties can include:

• Briefl y meet with the Homeroom/Advisory teacher to discuss possible assistance throughout the year.

• Liaise with the Advancement Department in order to keep up-to-date with new entries to the classroom.

• Introduce yourself to new families via email, phone or through the SCO Welcome Coff ee Mornings.

• Assist teachers or the Assistant Principal, if needed, for special activities and events.

• Assist the SCO to fi nd volunteers to assist at UN Day, the Used Book Sale and the Spring Fair.

• Help publicize Middle School events and activities.• Attend orientation and information meetings for your

child’s grade level.• Organise social functions so that the grade level or class

can get together.• Organise any meetings, and provide feedback to the

SCO, in order to address issues at Middle School level.

With drawal from UNIS HanoiAny student leaving UNIS Hanoi at the end of or during the school year must receive clearance from the library, the ac-countant and the School Secretary. Clearance must be ob-tained before school records can be released. Please inform the offi ce in writing if you are planning to withdraw. The stu-dent will be given a clearance form which needs to be signed off before records can be released. For those students who depart early, school records will be released according to the dates given on the calendar.

Parent Involvement


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Phone: (84 4) 3758 1551Fax: (84 4) 3758 1542E-mail: [email protected]

www.unishanoi.org

Documents

UNIS Hanoi Middle School Handbook 2013 2014