3. STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
3.1 Board of Directors
The International School Nido de Aguilas is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of a minimum of 9 members and a maximum of 13, all of whom must be parents of current Nido students. Of the 9 minimum members, four must be U.S. citizens, four must be Chilean citizens, and one is a designee recommended by the U.S. Ambassador to Chile, subject to election by the Board of Directors.
The Board's term of office is three years The Board perpetuates itself and active board members are elected with particular consideration of the following characteristics:
o Commitment to the philosophy and purpose of Nido de Águilas, as indicated in the school's bylaws.
o Commitment to meet the needs and interests of all Nido students, rather than those of a particular group or of any special interest.
o Experience and professional training that provide a wide range of professional skills among Board members and complements the competencies of other Board members
o Representation of students from all divisions by board members.
o Personal, work, and travel agendas that enable them to attend and participate in various committees and board meetings held monthly during the school year.
o Board members are not remunerated or compensated for their service, nor are they entitled to any special privileges or benefits.
3.2 Organizational Chart
3.3 General Rules
1. The highest authority and first level of decision-making of the International School Nido de Águilas is the Head of School, who is appointed by the Board of Directors of the Nido de Águilas Educational Foundation
2. The right of all the members to participate in the school community according to their specific role, in agreement with the provision of these internal regulations of school organization and coexistence, and with the occupational health and safety regulations
3. Relations with parents/guardians are regulated by the contract for the provision of educational services that is agreed on annually with families who entrust the education of their children to the school.
4. Relations with personnel are governed by the provisions of their employment contracts and internal school regulations.
5. Relations with students are regulated by these regulations and by the instructions of the Administration
6. The Head of School will appoint a person in charge of School Community Life (Encargado de Convivencia Escolar), who will oversee the effective validity of the provisions of these regulations and will lead and coordinate the work of the SCL Committee & Council
7. At Nido de Águilas there are acceptable rules of behavior for the common good of the whole school. Students are reminded that their primary role in this community is that of students One of the interests of the school is to have rules that guarantee good behavior, self-discipline, and responsible behavior. Responsibility for student behavior rests with each student individually. Teachers at the school will resolve student behaviors and deal with minor infractions. Divisional Principals or Assistant Principals will deal with more serious violations and multiple minor offenses
8. Nido de Águilas protects the right of each individual student to receive an education in a positive school environment, free from major interruptions in learning.
3.4 Accreditation
Nido de Águilas is recognized and accredited by the Chilean Ministry of Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) of the United States. NEASC is the agency that accredits private and public schools in the northeastern United States and international schools around the world, provided they meet the strict accreditation requirements established by the agency. The school is also a member of the "Association of American Schools of South America" (affiliated with the US State Department's Office of Overseas Schools in Washington, D C ), and is a fully recognized school for awarding the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB).
3.5 Communication
These regulations will be broadcasted to the educational community through the following means:
1. Delivery of an electronic copy of these Internal Regulations to parents and guardians at the time of enrollment, with electronic signature of receipt.
2. Publication on the educational School’s web site.
3 Availability of a copy in each Divisional Office for consultation by students, parents and guardians and the educational community in general.
4. Meeting with parents at the beginning of the school year to deepen the contents of the Internal Regulations document
These regulations will be reviewed annually in order to incorporate necessary modifications based on changes in current regulations and/or the organization of the school.
All modifications made to the regulations will come into effect once the school community has been informed. Exceptions are those that respond to the fulfillment of a legal obligation, which will be considered in force at the time of their implementation.
4. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY
The educational community is a group of people who, inspired by a common purpose, make up an educational institution This common purpose is to contribute to the formation and learning achievement of all students who are members of it, aiming to ensure their full spiritual, ethical, moral, affective, intellectual, artistic and physical development. The shared purpose of the community is expressed in the adherence to the Educational Project of the school and its interactions established in the Internal Regulations These regulations must allow the effective exercise of the rights and duties established by law.
The educational community is made up of students, parents and guardians, education professionals, education assistants, teaching, management and administrative teams, and the educational foundation
Without prejudice to the rights and duties established by law and regulations, the members of the educational community shall enjoy the following rights and shall be subject to the following duties.
4.1 Leadership Team
The educational Leadership Team has the right to lead the realization of the Educational Project of the division/s they lead.
Their duties are as follows:
1 To lead the Division they are in charge of, based on their responsibilities, and strive to raise the quality of the education provided.
2. Continued professional development.
3 Promotion of teachers’ professional development for the fulfillment of their educational goals.
4. Compliance of all the rules of the school/division he/she leads.
5 Pedagogical supervision in the classroom
4.2 Rights and Duties of the “Fundación Nido de Águilas”
Rights are:
1. Implement the Educational Project, with participation of the school community in accordance with the autonomy guaranteed by law.
2. Develop and implement its own curriculum in accordance with the law.
Duties are:
1. Comply with the requirements to maintain the official recognition of the school.
2. Guarantee the continuity of the educational service during the school year.
3 Report academic results of students to parents and guardians
4. Promote the quality of education and the continuous improvement of the educational project.
4.3 Parents and Guardians
The parents are proxies in their own right, regardless of their marital status or the de facto situation in which they find themselves (who are jointly responsible for the personal care of their children), and, as such, they acquire the duties and rights that correspond to that condition.
In accordance with current educational regulations, the preferential right of parents to educate their children, and their rights to associate, to be informed, to be heard and to participate, apply equally to fathers and mothers, without making any distinction whatsoever regarding their marital status or the de facto situation in which they find themselves. Thus, it is not up to the school to restrict the aforementioned rights to one of the parents, just because they do not have personal care of their children, unless there is a court order to do so
The school requires that at least one parent/guardian resides with his or her child as long as the child is enrolled in the International School Nido de Águilas. If both parents/guardians are temporarily absent, it is imperative that they inform the Administration of the corresponding Division in advance, indicating who will be responsible for the student and who should contact the school in the event of an emergency. Any change of address or telephone number, as well as any significant changes in the student's health, must be informed by the parents on Powerschool.
Responsibilities of the parents/guardians
The following are obligations that parents must fulfill in order to collaborate with the proper functioning and order of the school:
1. Participate in the creation of a positive atmosphere in the school, respecting the rights of all other members of the school community, avoiding any conduct that promotes or generates intolerance or disharmony among its members.
2 respect the school day schedule taking their children to school on the stipulated schedule and picking them up on time and prioritize class attendance: avoid travel, paperwork and medical appointments during school hours, except in cases of illness or family emergencies,
3. Report absences in a timely manner and in writing, presenting a medical certificate or email communication supporting any special situation of their child, especially in the face of scheduled evaluations
4. Ensure that their children attend school in the best conditions to learn, considering their appearance (respecting the divisional dress code), hygiene, food, appropriate rest, and physical and mental health,
5 Promptly pick up the student at the end of the school day (when appropriate) In the specific case of students from PK to K2, they must be accompanied by a responsible adult, either their parent or the teacher in charge, both on arrival, before the opening of the classroom and at the end of the school day.
6 Be responsible for the safety of their children after the completion of school activities, including supervision of drivers or other caregivers.
7. Respond to and cover the costs of repair or replacement due to loss and/or damage caused by misuse or negligence on the part of their child.
8. Permanently review the information platform regarding your child's activities and other academic and disciplinary situations.
9. Maintain an updated Nursing Record, so that in the event of an emergency the school will have this information
10. Comply with agreements made with the teacher and/or Division Director to support their child's education (e.g., assessments, outside specialists, homework commitments). Also, parents and guardians have the responsibility to comply with the conditions agreed upon in the Student Intervention Plans that are developed by the student support team All agreements will require the signature of the parents or guardians.
11. Collaborate with the school to promote the student's well-being, follow recommendations, and sign a written authorization for the school to contact outside specialists In case the student is being supported by external professional services (psychologist, neurologist, psychopedagogist, among others), the parent/guardian must keep the school informed periodically of the progress achieved, attaching the report issued by the corresponding professional.
12. Enroll the student on the date set by the school, within the deadlines and in the manner established by the school administration.
13. Provide dignified, respectful and non-discriminatory treatment to all members of the educational community and ensure that their children or pupils are treated in the same way
14. Help their children to reach the highest level of their abilities in order to achieve a comprehensive development in the most diverse areas, whether intellectual, spiritual, cultural, athletic and recreational Inform the school of any physical or
psychological health condition that may affect the student during their school days.
15. Notify their presence at the respective division office before going directly to the child's classroom or playground,
Rights of Parents
Under current educational regulations, parents have, among others, the following rights:
1 To demand that the school comply with the Educational Project
2. To demand from the school's leadership team that there be an atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect; that they may express their opinions; that their physical and moral integrity be respected, and that they may not be subjected to humiliating or degrading treatment or psychological mistreatment; that they not be arbitrarily discriminated against;; to receive adequate, timely and inclusive care; to have their personal freedom and freedom of conscience respected; and their right to respect for their traditions and customs in accordance with the institutional educational project.
3 To demand a safe educational environment and - if necessary - to be informed about the location of their children during class hours and/or during after-school activities.
4. To be heard regarding any questions or concerns related to their children. To do this, they must use regular communication channels in a respectful manner
5. To be informed if the school identifies that their child is at risk in relation to their physical or mental health. Parents/guardians have the responsibility of informing the school of any physical health or mental health conditions diagnosed to their child Parents/guardians will work in collaboration with the Counseling Department to develop a joint plan that may involve referrals to external specialists.
6. To be informed as to who is the School Community Life Chairperson and how to contact him/her
7. To receive official certificates related to the school situation of their child.
8. To be informed of the emergency protocols of the school and the special measures adopted in case their child or ward requires some type of special assistance in case of evacuation
9. To be informed by the school, at the beginning of each school year, of the standards that students must achieve at each level according to the Nido Curriculum and the main strategies through which the school intends to achieve such learning
Parents/guardians have the responsibility and right to actively participate in Nido’s educational community according to the teacher's needs. For example, this may include:
o Participating in field trips, thematic days, fairs, celebrations or learning, among others
o Apply for Room Parent or Grade Level Representative promoting collaborative work between parents and the school;
o Participate in the Nido Parent Association (NPA)
o running for member of the Board of Directors
The Nido administration will work with the NPA to promote participation and cooperation between the school and parents in a variety of activities designed to support the school and its students. The NPA (Parent Center) is recognized as the official organization for parents and is authorized by the school's Board of Directors to function as a support organization for the school
Violation of rights
Situations of violation of rights are related to neglect or negligent treatment, which refers to those cases characterized by neglect or non-attention to the physical and emotional needs of children and adolescents, when the responsible adults have the knowledge and means to satisfy them. It is characterized as a type of violation by omission, i.e., because the child or adolescent does not receive the minimum necessary for his or her survival and well-being, for example.
Regarding situations of violation of rights, the school has a specific action protocol which will be activated whenever necessary.
Misconduct of parents/guardians and sanctions
The following will be considered faults:
1. Failure to justify in a timely manner the absences of their pupils to classes or school activities
2. Entering classrooms without giving timely notice to the corresponding Divisional Office.
3 Absence from parent meetings or activities to which he/she has been summoned without due justification
4. Failure to provide the information required in the different forms requested by the school, such as: nursing and emergency forms.
5 Not complying with the commitments assumed in the academic, disciplinary and/or formative areas that are contracted during the year, or in the admission process.
6. Intervene within the school in academic, administrative and/or disciplinary matters.
7. Use meetings of parents, social networks or other mass media to the detriment of any member of the educational community that may damage the image or honor of any of them.
8 Physically or psychologically attack any member of the Educational Community inside or outside the school
9. Attempt against the dignity, honor and/or prestige of the School, its officials, with inappropriate attitudes or behavior, both internally and externally, through the Internet or by any means of oral or written dissemination
In the event of an offense by a guardian, a sanctioning procedure will be initiated and sanctions such as a written warning, change of guardian, or prohibition to enter the school may be applied. The corresponding sanctioning procedure will consist of the following stages:
1. Notification: This is given once the sanctioning procedure has begun and in it the SCL Chairperson informs the guardian of the offense for which the sanction is intended, the facts that constitute it and the possible sanctions associated with it.
2 Presentation of the defense: The guardian against whom a sanctioning procedure has been initiated, will have a period of 3 working days to present his or her discharges and the means of proof that he or she deems pertinent to disprove the facts that constitute the offense for which he or she is intended to be sanctioned
3. Resolution: The SCL Chairperson will be the one to resolve in light of the compiled background and will have a term of 3 working days to do so.
4 Appeal: The guardian will have the right to present a written appeal to the school's head in those cases in which he/she is not satisfied with the resolution, for which he/she will have a period of 3 working days.
5. Final resolution: In those cases in which the parent/guardian has submitted the appeal document, the head of school will have a period of up to 3 working days to make a final resolution, in light of the information available up to this point
If the failure to comply with their duties and obligations as guardian affect school community life, and are related to the violation of the rights of education assistants and/or education professionals, especially with the one that indicates "Their physical, psychological and moral integrity must be respected, and they may not be subjected to humiliating, degrading or psychological mistreatment, The school may activate the school violence protocol, and may apply as a measure of protection to the educational community the prohibition of the parent's entry to the establishment and/or the request for a change of proxy.
On occasions in which the failure to comply with their duties and obligations as guardian hinder the educational process of their ward, this may be considered as a violation of rights as indicated in the protocol of the same name attached to these regulations, and the school will be empowered to activate the protocol activating the network of protection for minors and requesting the family court to take protective measures in favor of the student.
If the failure to comply with their duties and obligations as a parent or guardian constitutes a crime, the school will proceed to report the matter to the relevant institutions.
Tuition and Tuition Payment
It is a duty of the parent/guardian to keep tuition payments up to date. The value of tuition may be changed at any time of the school year, as determined by the Board. The official exchange rate will be used for currency conversion (observed dollar and UF valid at invoice due date)
The school offers different payment options for the annual tuition:
● An annual payment at the beginning of the school year, due August 9.
● Semester payments (two), at the beginning of each semester (due August 9 and March 9).
● Monthly payments in 10 installments, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April and June. Payments will be made no later than the ninth day of the corresponding month In the case that the 9th of the month falls on a public holiday or weekend, the payment will be due on the next business day.
A monthly late payment fee will be charged. In the case of past due accounts, students may be denied re-enrollment to the next school year, and tuition payment will not be accepted until the debt has been fully paid, or unless the Board’s Finance Committee authorizes otherwise.
The school reserves the right to initiate extrajudicial or judicial actions within the first fifteen days after each unpaid financial obligation The parent/guardian authorizes the Foundation to carry out such action directly or through third parties, assuming the collection expenses authorized by law.
4.4 Students
When students become part of the International School Nido de Águilas, they adhere to the mission, vision, and values of our school. Through this "Nido Way", they acquire rights and responsibilities associated with being part of the Community of Nido de Águilas
Rights and Responsibilities
Nido students are active members of our community and have rights and responsibilities appropriate to their age and development. Nido offers the same opportunities to all its students, guaranteeing the right of every student to be treated with the same respect and appreciation. Nido rejects any form of discrimination that could lead to unequal treatment
● It is the right of students to have access to information about the Nido community, its internal regulations, assessment system, discipline and school activities as described in the School Handbook and Divisional Guidelines, which are updated annually It is the responsibility of students to be informed about their rights and responsibilities
● Students have the right to be part of a respectful and welcoming school environment, free from discrimination, where they are treated with dignity and respect They have the right to express their opinions politely Students have the right to disagree respectfully with others and have the right to be treated with respect by others.
● It is the responsibility of students to:
o Respect the rights of others,
o Use appropriate social manners,
o Take responsibility for their actions, act with honesty, and tell the truth,
o Give their full name and class if an adult requests it on campus,
o Avoid the use of offensive language or behavior towards others,
o Serve as a positive model for their peers and younger students,
o Not cause or promote bullying, mocking, or harassment,
o Resolve conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner,
o Be collaborative and open to diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive environment and embrace differences in culture, race, religion, life experiences and identity
o Modify their behavior if an adult on campus requests it,
o Know and comply with the Responsible Technology Use Agreement and the Social Media Agreement
Students who do not fulfill these responsibilities may be subject to disciplinary consequences appropriate to their age
● Students have the right to receive an education consistent with Nido’s Mission, Vision, and Values, in an environment that supports and promotes learning. Students have the following responsibilities:
o Attending and participating actively in classes and school activities,
o Arriving to class on time and with the necessary materials,
o Making their best efforts to reach their full potential, including, for example, completing tasks within the prescribed timeframes,
o Allowing others to speak and listen respectfully to what they have to say,
o Accepting and give opinions, which may be criticism of ideas but never personal criticism towards community members,
o Being honest, ethical and respectful: do not plagiarize, copy or have any kind of dishonest behavior,
o Cooperating and maintain a positive attitude towards members of the school community, and
o Avoiding behaviors that interfere with or discourage peer learning.
o Upholding the values of Nido both on and off campus when participating in clubs, sports and other activities. For off-campus school activities there are also Behavior Expectations (Section 9).
● It is the right of students to be able to spend their day at Nido in a clean, safe and environmentally friendly campus. Students have the following responsibilities:
○ Disposing of waste in appropriate containers and clean up after leaving,
○ Reducing, reusing and recycling products when possible Avoiding single use plastic product - using water bottles is strongly recommended
○ Avoid bringing valuables or large sums of money to school and keep personal items that can be lost, stolen, or broken, in a safe place,
○ Reselling items in school without the school’s permission
○ Not bringing items to school that are made to cause injury to themselves or others,
○ Maintaining a sober campus by not bringing medications without prescriptions, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco to the school campus,
○ Following emergency system protocols (earthquake, lockdown, and fire)
● Students have the right to use the resources and equipment that the school provides for educational purposes The following are their responsibilities:
o Caring for and appropriately treating the material and equipment provided by the school,
o Avoiding using and meddling in the property of others without their permission,
o Repair and/or financially compensate the school for property damage.
● Students have the right to resolve conflicts within a reasonable time, fairly and rationally. Students are responsible for:
o Allowing all members involved in a conflict to present their cases and be heard,
o Receiving help from a teacher, counselor, or administrator, if they feel a conflict cannot be resolved in a friendly way, or if they feel that someone's social or emotional well-being is affected, and
o Accepting the final decision of the arbitration member.
● Students have a duty to comply with guidelines provided by each division in the event that our campus must be closed and distance learning is implemented
● Students have the responsibility to model good moral character in their daily lives and to behave in a way that is reflected positively in school and in all Nido students, as well as to obey Chilean laws and the country where they are.
● Students are expected to behave in a respectful, mature and appropriate manner both inside and outside the school and to show tolerance for diversity and compassion for others.
● Students are expected to comply with Nido’s dress code as established for their divisions
Any action by a student that may damage the reputation, integrity, or character of Nido or its employees, regardless of where it occurs, may be grounds for disciplinary action, including expulsion. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, inappropriate public behavior, smoking or consuming alcoholic beverages off-campus during school-sponsored activities, illegal activities, defamatory publications, or inappropriate written publications, videos or other postings on Internet sites and social media.
4.5 Teachers and Personnel
When a person joins the International School Nido de Águilas as part of its personnel, they must commit to the School's Educational Project, and Vision, Mission and Values. Every staff member acquires the rights and responsibilities associated with being part of the school community What is described here is complemented by the Internal Regulations on Hygiene, Order and Safety.
Rights and responsibilities
● Faculty and staff have the responsibility of embodying the Mission, Vision, and Values of the school, including the right to work in a positive, respectful, and welcoming environment in which their physical, psychological, and moral integrity is respected This implies that they are responsible for the following:
o Promoting a positive environment in the school community, assuming good intentions, and developing respectful relationships with all members, including students, parents/guardians and staff,
o Meeting professional expectations regarding punctuality, good manners, commitment to service, and personal appearance,
o Promoting a collaborative work environment that seeks continuous improvement,
o Safeguarding confidentiality, as well as protecting the reputation of all members of the Nido community.
● It is the right of all teachers as well as of the administrative staff to participate in an appropriate induction process that will guide them regarding the expectations of their role in the school and inform them on school culture They have the right to know the Educational Project (Mission, Vision, Values), rules of community life and functioning, types of assessments, discipline, and school activities. Similarly, it is the responsibility of all Nido workers to be informed and to fulfill their work responsibilities and expectations.
● Faculty and staff are responsible for communicating with other community members through school channels (nido.cl email addresses).
● It is the right of all faculty and staff to receive feedback on their job performance, as well as to receive support from the technical and management team It is the responsibility of every staff member to implement the recommendations and strategies suggested by administrators.
● Faculty and staff have the right to express their concerns or needs to the Administration Team and are responsible for communicating these concerns or needs in a direct, respectful, and constructive manner
● Faculty and staff have the responsibility of updating their knowledge through training that promotes professional development in their areas. All Nido staff are entitled to professional development opportunities according to their duties. Professional development should promote professional growth in alignment with the Mission, Vision, Values and school objectives It is the responsibility of staff members to implement the knowledge and strategies learned and promote them among other members of the school community.
● Faculty and staff have the right and responsibility to participate in school activities and events that are meaningful to the community
● Faculty and staff have the responsibility of maintaining appropriate conduct in social media, specifically refraining from engaging or responding to the media regarding Nido, unless approved by the Communication Department
● Teachers have a duty to comply with guidelines provided by each division in the event that our campus must be closed and distance learning is implemented.
5. TECHNICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DAILY PROCEDURES
5.1 Communication Protocols
Nido de Águilas recognizes the responsibility of maintaining clear and effective communication with the various members of the school community (staff, students, and parents/guardians). All communications are in English, with the corresponding translation into Spanish when deemed appropriate. Parents, faculty, and staff are expected to keep themselves informed by reading communications from the School.
The Head of School or the person appointed by him/her will serve as the school's spokesperson in all matters related to the school and will ensure that appropriate measures are taken to maintain regular communication with the school community. Communication may consist of newsletters, website, parent/guardian meetings, surveys, forums, or other available communication tools.
5.2 Channels of Communication
Nido uses several communication channels, including emails, the weekly newsletter, parent workshops and information meetings, social media, and our Nido Connects app.
Direct email is our primary channel of communication. We will send all major School announcements to you via email, as well as our weekly newsletter, Principals’ weekly updates, and messages from teachers For that reason, it’s very important to keep your contact information updated, which may be done directly in PowerSchool.
For sensitive exchanges of information, it is likely that someone from the school will contact parents directly by email or telephone. However, it may not be possible to make contact by telephone in the event of a natural disaster such as an earthquake For these situations, whenever it’s technically feasible, our Communications Office will communicate to parents via e-mail and/or put a notice on the website. In extreme situations, Ndio will communicate with Radio Cooperativa 760 AM or 93.4 FM.
Channel Content Nido.cl General information about Nido, our Mission, Vision & Values, the School calendar and Admissions information, Divisions, News & Events, etc. Parent Portal (password protected) Uniforms, Transportation, Health Services, Cafeteria, Community benefits, Divisional Guidelines, Faculty and Staff Contact, Quicklinks,
Faculty Portal (password protected)
etc.
Link to intranet, Faculty & Staff Handbook, Internal Guideline for Order, Hygiene and Safety, Internal Communication Guidelines, Community Fundraising Policy, Events Guide, Technology Acceptable Use Policy, etc
News From Nido Newsletter about School News & Events
Social media
Direct emails - schoolwide
Nido Connects App
Principal’s Newsletter
Teachers & Staff’ Emails
Class & Grade whatsapp chats (optative)
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Vimeo
School messages, updates and important news
Customizable app to access school communications, news, events, faculty and staff directory, calendar, emails, and more Available to parents, faculty, staff, and students.
EYS, ES & MS send a weekly newsletter with information specific to each division
Messages from student’s teachers with information on class related to academics and class-related activities.
Optative Whatsapp Groups for parents (grade and class chats). Managed by the NPA, not directly by the school.
*Alumni newsletters
5.3 Contact Protocol
Parents/guardians who have questions or concerns about specific classroom activities, curriculum, teaching, student behavior, the overall functioning of the division, or their child's learning progress, should contact their child’s teachers directly through the official channels.
Academics
The first contact should be directly with the teacher for classroom-related matters
Parents/guardians should communicate with teachers and staff via school email, and not through private emails or personal phone numbers. Parents are asked to only use
personal phone numbers of faculty and staff for School business outside of School hours in the event of an emergency.
In case the concerns are not resolved, the second contact should be with the Assistant Principal and/or the Principal of the division, depending on the nature of the situation.
Social Emotional
For special issues related to Guidance, Socio-Emotional Support and/or Special Programs, parents/guardians are expected to contact the school counselor or those responsible for the respective programs.
For issues related to School Community or Child Protection, community members should contact their teacher, counselor, Assistant Principal, Principal or the School Community Life Chair (SCL Chair).
National Plan
For questions related to the National Plan or the requirements of the Ministry of Education, contact the National Plan Coordinator in the corresponding division or the Assistant Head for National Plan
Others
Parents who have questions or concerns regarding specific non-academic areas such as Security, Transportation, Cafeteria, and more will contact the appropriate representative of that area as defined on Nido’s website. You can find a list of School contacts on our website.
Head of School
The Head of School is available to discuss questions related to the overall teaching and learning process as well as general operational aspects and school funding, security issues, infrastructure, and school policy issues, once the parent/guardian has first spoken to the Principal or Assistant Principal
Board of Directors
Communications of parents/guardians or employees to the Board will be sent through the Head of School or the President of the General Assembly for their response or action. Communications on additions, changes or application of school policy, as well as requests for reconsideration in decisions made by the Head of School may be addressed to the Board in writing, with a copy sent to the Head of School.
It should be noted that matters relating to school policy or reconsiderations related to the implementation of school policy can only be considered by the Board, acting together, at a documented official meeting.
Parents/guardians agree not to raise questions or matters of personal concern, or to denigrate the school, its employees, or other members of the Nido community in public
groups or forums. They are expected to use the communication channels described above to contribute to create a positive school climate.
5.4 School Calendar and Attendance Calendar
The school year is composed of 38 teaching weeks, as required by the Ministry of Education of Chile The school year is divided into two (2) semesters, starting in the latter part of July and ending during the latter part of June
The current and next year's calendar with information on the specific start and end dates, professional development days, and holidays, can be found on the website.
In case of any modification or change, parents/guardians will be informed by email by the Head of School or Principal of the corresponding division.
Attendance
Every student must attend all scheduled classes. Attendance is recorded daily, sometimes on more than one occasion, depending on the division. All parents/guardians will receive an automatic email notification when their child is absent or late. Parent(s)/guardian(s) should inform the division office of any excused or planned absence through Powerschool’s “Attendance Monitor”
Students must attend at least 85% of the required school days, regardless of the reason or type of absence. A student may fail a class, or the school year, if the minimum of 85% is not met.
Nido de Águilas recognizes three types of absences: excused, planned, and unexcused In general, all students are expected to recover lost work, regardless of the type of absence. The teacher and student administration officer can determine the deadlines for delivering pending work as well as the absence limit to pass the class.
Excused Absences
Excused absences are granted to students and families facing unexpected and insurmountable obstacles to attend regular classes, including but not limited to illness, holidays or religious services, family death, important family problems, necessary travel, or obtaining documents from the government. An absence of this kind is considered excused only when a direct communication from the parent/guardian is received in a timely manner, and stipulates the details relevant to the absence, such as dates and reason. Ultimately, the school reserves the right to determine whether an absence is excused or not If no communication is received, the absence is recorded as unexcused
Planned Absences
Planned absences will be granted in the event that the student must be absent for a number of consecutive days These absences will be excused as long as they fit the criteria for an excused absence. The school must be notified at least one week in advance. The parent/guardian must sign a planned absence form prior to the absence.
The purpose of this document is to inform teachers that the students will be absent and that they understand their academic responsibility during the absence. For extended absences, the parent/guardian or student must ask their teachers in advance about how they can catch up on the required subject matter and/or tasks
Unexcused Absences
Unexcused absences apply when a student misses school without prior notice, without the approval of the school, and/or when the parents/guardians have not communicated directly with the school giving details of the absence. Students are expected to recover lost work.
Note: All absences immediately preceding or after a holiday period are considered unexcused. Any exception to this requires prior approval by the Principal. Consideration for approval must be obtained from the Principal one week before the holiday.
Campus Hours
Campus hours refers to the timeframe during which the School is open and operational and when athletic and recreational facilities are accessible to students and staff as long as these activities are scheduled, supervised, and approved by the appropriate area and/or supervisor and do not interfere with school programming such as ASAs or Athletics.
● Monday - Friday:
○ Staff & students with early morning practice: 5:45 am
○ Students: 7:15 am-6:30 pm*
○ Campus closes at 7:00 pm
● Saturday:
○ Staff: 7:00 am
○ Students: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm*
○ Campus closes at 2:00 pm
● Sunday: Campus Closed to students, faculty & staff
These campus hours of operation do not apply to school events such as concerts, competitions, graduations, promotion parties, etc Outside of the hours of operation, Nido may use the campus for other activities approved by the Administration Campus hours are subject to change on long weekends, holidays, and summer and winter breaks
School Hours
Classrooms open at 7:30 am and the school day begins at 7:45 am. The end time of the school day varies depending on the division and after-school activities.
● Early Years School: 7:45 am - 2:25 pm
● Elementary School: 7:45 am - 2:25 pm
● Middle School: 7:40am - 3:15 pm*
● High School: 7:40 am- optional collaboration block Classes: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm*
* On Wednesdays, MS & HS ends at 2:30 pm due to faculty and staff Professional Development.
At Nido, we value the safety and well-being of our students at all times and therefore students should be supervised while on campus. Students are expected to leave campus immediately after the school day ends if they are not involved in any school-sponsored activities.
In EYS, if students are not withdrawn before 2:45 pm, their teacher will take them to the EYS office, where they will be supervised until the parent/guardian comes to pick them up.
Recess and snack schedules are described in each division's handbooks.
Delays
Getting to school on time contributes to a positive school day for all students and teachers If students are late, they must report to the respective Division office before entering their class Excessive delays can lead to disciplinary consequences, a meeting with the parent/guardian, and/or suspension.
Early Departure
Early departure from school is an exception. A student may not leave the school before the end of the school day without prior approval from the Principal. Students will be allowed to leave only with their parents/guardians or with the person authorized by the parent/guardian.
The Principal will not approve an early departure without receiving a written request from the student's parent/guardian, indicating the reason and means of transportation in which the student will leave. The only formal way to communicate with the school is through a written communication to the Principal or to whoever represents him/her.
Absences from Physical Education or Sports
Students who miss physical education are expected to provide a medical certificate detailing how many days of physical education they will lose Students who miss school (full day), agree on a reduced day, or have been suspended, cannot participate in After-School Sports on the same day. If the student does not participate in Physical Education, they cannot participate in After-School Sports.
5.5 Visitor Protocol
As a community, every person must take responsibility for the safety of our children, therefore it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to register their car and use the Nido Community Sticker. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to update their information about other cars and use the required sticker. Car registration takes place annually and information can be updated at any time in the Security Office by the main entrance.
Nido values the participation of parents/guardians in all the activities to which they are invited. However, when a parent/guardian needs to personally contact their child during a school day, he/she must first go to the Administration office of each division
Other visitors who are not part of the Nido community and visit the school must register with the Security Office, where they will receive an ID to use during their stay on campus. Upon departure, they must check their departure time at the Security Office. Visitors who do not carry a credential will be directed to the corresponding Division or the Reception Office
5.6 Uniform and Dress Code
Students in PK up to 5th grade are required to wear any Nido-approved clothing combination. Students in MS & HS are not required to wear the Nido uniform. Tidiness and cleanliness are necessary at all times. It is recommended to wear hats and sunglasses outside the classroom to protect from the sun A meeting with parents/guardians may be called for and/or disciplinary consequences may be assigned to students who dress inappropriately on repeated occasions to school.
We believe that our students are able to discern that our school culture recognizes what "dressing for the occasion" is, and this builds a healthy spirit relating to body image and lends itself to more productive discussions on related issues
The Dress Code is based on considerations such as:
● Create a comfortable learning environment for teachers and students
● Follow generally accepted standards for High School and Middle School students
● Concern and respect for different cultural expressions
● Prepare students for a level of professionalism that may be expected in their future places of employment
The following serves as a guide to what is deemed appropriate.
The students must wear:
● T-shirt/shirt
● Bottom part (pants / sports pants / shorts / leggings) that allow a full range of movement (sitting, standing, reaching, and running) without the need for continuous adjustment.
● Shoes or sneakers.
● Sports attire and footwear specified by the Department of Physical Education are mandatory when participating in physical education class and activities that require their use.
● In swimming activities, the student is expected to wear a one-piece swimsuit, and use a cap, sandals, and towel.
Students can wear:
● Religious hats
● Hats and sunglasses (must be worn outside the classroom)
● Hoodies
● Tailor-made or altered clothing (i.e. small tears or frayed garments)
● Sleeveless T-shirts
● Sports clothing Students may not wear:
● Items of clothing that contain violent language or images, images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity), and/or words of hate, swear words, or pornography
● Torn clothes
● Swimsuits
● Pajamas or slippers (except on Spirit Week days, costumes, and/or Pajama Day)
Uniforms are available at Scolari and can be purchased online or in their store
If a faculty member is concerned about the way a student is dressing, the faculty member will approach the assistant principal who will determine the following steps. Teachers and the administrative team will use positive body language to explain the dress code and will be sensitive when addressing any code violations A parent/guardian meeting can be scheduled, and disciplinary consequences may be assigned to students who dress inappropriately for school on repeated occasions.
5.7 Technical Pedagogical Regulations
The International School Nido de Águilas has its own Plans and Programs. This curriculum meets both the Learning Objectives of the Chilean Ministry of Education and the United States' curriculum proposal Our study program has been developed within the framework of a Common and Collaborative Curriculum that seeks to achieve standards of excellence and at the same time develop its own proposal aligned with our educational project.
To implement this ambitious program, Nido has a Director of Teaching and Learning who reports directly to the Head of School of the school and works closely with the Division Principals and the National Plan Director. In addition, our school has a Group of Pedagogical Technical Advisors (Learning Coaches) who support the curricular design of our courses and, through continuous improvement cycles, accompany our teachers.
Every beginning of each semester, Nido de Águilas spends several days training its teachers and working on planning. Also, every Wednesday afternoon, our faculty has a time dedicated to their professional development, which is complemented by the hours of preparation they have each week. It should be noted that all full-time school teachers have a personal fund for their professional development that allows them to train in those areas of personal interest aligned with the educational project
Among the training that teachers receive, the following stand out:
Development of Pedagogical Competencies
● Design for Learning Planning Model (UBD)
● Training for Student Centered Learning
● Training in Collaboration and Team Development
● Assessment strategies
● Specific workshops by stage of development or discipline
Development of Socio-Emotional Competencies
● Child Protection Policy
● Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Consumption
● Suicide Prevention
● Orientation Program that includes topics such as empathy, conflict resolution, study strategies, Social media, among others.
In addition, Nido has a Program called Nido Learns Together (NLT), based on the Critical Friends model and which seeks to enhance collaboration and peer learning.
Although the structures in which the Teaching Teams are organized vary according to the Division, teachers are evaluated by their Division Principals or by the National Plan Director. All this is done through a system of annual objectives, observation of classes, collaborative work and use of electronic platforms.
Teachers Teams are responsible for planning the classes and developing the Learning Units, based on the Learning Standards defined by the school and in the Nido planning formats. Thus, it is also expected that the developed material will be available on the electronic platforms of each Division.
In matters of discipline or decisions regarding discipline or retention, teachers may be called upon for consultation.
5.8 Distance Learning
At times, there may be events beyond our control that may force the closure of the campus. In situations like these, each division will activate protocols to ensure the continuity of learning for students and maintain our commitment to an excellent education
When the decision is made to close the campus for the day, an announcement will be made no later than 5:30 am in the morning of the closing day and, where possible, the night before Once the decision is made to close the campus, it will be communicated in various ways, using all of our means of communication
Distance learning days will count as school days for students; students are simply learning in a different place. As such, distance learning days are counted in the same way as school days on campus
Teachers and students are expected to participate in distance learning. Parents are asked to support their children in this process. If students are not feeling well or for any other reason are unable to participate in distance education, parents should report absences to the division secretary as they would with any regular absence from school.
Distance Learning is an exceptional situation and an all-school decision. Distance Learning is not available as an alternative to attending classes. Nido´s educational program is a social learning experience that is provided on our campus
6. REGULATIONS REFERRING TO SAFETY, HYGIENE, AND HEALTH
6.1 Nurse Assistance & Food Guidelines
Nurse Assistance
The school has a Nurse’s Office and nurses are always available to provide assistance to members of the school community from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Also, there is a physical therapist with CPR training and first aid assistance for school sports activities that take place after 5:00 pm and on Saturdays In addition, we have the services of PULSA (a paramedic company that supports our health staff during additional sporting events or other activities). Health workers provide routine medical care and first aid.
Based on article 113-4 of the the Chilean Sanitary Code, the duties of the registered nurses include the management of care related to the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health, the prevention of illness or injury, and the execution of actions derived from the diagnosis and medical treatment and the duty to ensure the best administration of the patient's care resources.
Parents are responsible for keeping the Nurse’s Office informed of any physical or mental health issues related to their children, providing the required immunizations, and notifying any medications their children take.
Students need permission from an adult to visit the Nurse’s Office during class hours. Students can visit the Nurse’s Office without the teacher's permission before school, during recess, and after school
After class hours, students who participate in school sports activities may receive assistance in case of injury. As appropriate, the nurse present may make a referral to a doctor or contact emergency personnel.
In case of injuries that require more than first aid care, the student will be taken to the hospital previously chosen by the parents/guardians. Parents/guardians will be informed of the accident by the nurse and asked to pick the student up at school or meet with the nurse at the hospital, depending on the severity of the accident.
To ensure that students are in good health and can participate in physical education activities, it is the responsibility of parents/guardians to consult with their local doctor or hospital, as well as perform a regular physical exam.
Student Accident/Emergency Insurance
All regular students of Nido de Águilas are covered by accident insurance. The current providers of these services are Clínica Las Condes and Clínica Alemana. Parents select their preference upon enrollment or prior to the start of the new school year Both provide coverage for accidents of a traumatic nature, 24 hours a day, throughout the
year. More details about the coverage of each hospital can be found in the Nido Health Services section.
Medications
Under Chilean law, nurses are not allowed to administer medication unless it is provided with a prescription If a student is prescribed medications to take during the school day, the parent/guardian must notify the Nurse’s Office and provide a copy of the prescription. The prescribed medicine must be delivered to the Nurse’s Office in the original packaging and can only be administered by the nurse. Students cannot keep medications, including those prescribed by a doctor, with them, in their backpacks or in their locker
Nurse’s Office Daily Procedures
● Inform all teachers and anyone who may have contact with the student during the school year of any important medical conditions or allergies An email will be sent to all of them explaining the type of condition/allergy, the main symptoms, and special indications in case of an emergency.
● Implement Chile's Vaccination Program in accordance with Chilean Ministry of Health policy:
o 1st grade: DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough).
o 4th and 5th grade: HPV (human papillomavirus).
o 8th grade: DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough).
● Inspect students in affected classes for pediculosis (lice) whenever a case is reported, or a case is found during school hours.
● Keep the health file up to date in PowerSchool with every student's medical information: health insurance, emergency telephones, medical conditions, allergies, immunizations administered at Nido, medical appointments, etc.
● Communicate to parents/guardians any contagious disease, whether detected at school or informed by a parent/guardian If the nurse finds that a student has a contagious disease, the student will be sent home and asked to stay home until he/she is not contagious.
Procedures in case of a sick student
● The student will be assessed at the Nurse’s Office.
● If it is necessary to send him/her home, the parents/guardians will be contacted by telephone and informed of the student’s condition
● The student will wait in the Nurse’s Office for a parent/guardian or authorized person to pick him/her up and be taken home.
● The Principal, the Assistant Principal, the Division secretary, the teacher, the security officer, and the transport office will be informed that the student has gone home sick and the time he/she left the Nurse’s Office
● Any student leaving school for a medical reason must present to the guards, at the moment of their departure from campus, a permission to leave school, indicating the name of the person authorized to take him/her home.
Medical certificate
All medical certificates should be delivered to the Nurse’s Office as soon as possible. If the certificate exempts students from physical education, this information will be emailed to the Principal, Division secretary, counselors, and teachers
Any new student medical information that arises throughout the school year should be given to the nurse as soon as possible, to keep the information up to date in the health records at PowerSchool
Food
Research has shown that the school environment plays a vital role in shaping children's dietary behaviors In addition, Chilean law lays down strict rules regarding food available to children in educational establishments. For this reason, Early Years and Elementary School have formulated healthy snack guidelines to help parents/guardians send them nutrient-rich foods for children to eat while they're in school. These guidelines are intended to foster proper growth and development and to help students gain a better understanding of healthy eating habits for a lifetime benefit
In case of allergies, parents/guardians will be responsible for notifying the school of the necessary safeguards that need to be implemented to avoid allergic reactions.
6.2 Measures to Ensure Hygiene
In relation to cleanliness, disinfection, and other measures that ensure an optimal establishment in operating conditions, the following is considered:
Hygiene considerations at the time of eating
The school’s administration will be responsible for ensuring that all persons handling food receive adequate and continuous training on the hygienic handling of food and personal hygiene.
Food handlers should always wash their hands before starting work, immediately after using the toilets, and after handling contaminated material, as many times as necessary.
Feeding Procedure
● Organize the physical space, verifying lighting, ventilation, and temperature, according to hygienic and safety standards.
● Ensure the children’s hygiene before carrying out an activity.
● Support the child’s feeding, promoting progressive autonomy.
● Generate an affectionate and calm environment, establishing positive interactions oriented to the development of a secure attachment bond and considering the child’s own pace and volume of intake.
● Take care of and correct the child’s postural position, according to ergonomic principles, self-care, and safety and risk prevention standards
● Tidy and clean up the physical space in collaboration with the children, according to their level of autonomy and participation.
6.3 Individual Responsibility for Personal Property
Nido will not be liable in any case for loss or damage of students’ personal property
Students at Nido de Águilas are expected to respect the property of others. Theft or appropriation of property other than one’s own is considered a serious offense that is permanently recorded in the students' discipline record during their stay at the school. For more information, see Discipline Protocols. Parents are responsible for not sending their children to school with large sums of money or valuable items that are not necessary for school
Lost and Found
The school has a lost and found per division All clothing found in the school’s different facilities is deposited in the lost-and-found. It is the responsibility of the owners of the objects to check the lost and found to see if their items are there. Items that have not been collected will be discarded or donated at the end of each semester to the NPA.
6.4 Use of Technology
Ethical and responsible use of both private and school technological devices is expected. Technological devices include calculators, computers, mobile phones, video and photo cameras, iPads, and recorders. Depending on each division, students will have to follow the rules set forth by each Principal in relation to the use of mobile phones or any other device that fulfills this purpose.
Use of Nido institutional mail
The school believes that technology is a tool that enables investigation, creation, communication, working collaboratively, and organizing information in multiple ways within the framework of responsible digital citizenship Responsible digital citizens act with integrity, are respectful, and care about themselves and others at all times.
Nido requires that all students who are given a Nido mail must sign the Responsible Technology Use Agreement The purpose of this agreement is to promote citizen responsibility, ensuring that every member of our school community, both at school and at home, is respected and safe, and can fully make the best of the technology available for educational purposes.
Use of social media
All members of the Nido community have the responsibility of caring for the reputation of the school and other community members. We hope that all members of our community have a positive and respectful interaction on social networks. Nido is open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism through the appropriate communication channels Nido requires all parents to sign the Social Media Agreement on their behalf and their students’ behalf in the enrollment or re-enrollment process each year.
6.5 Transportation & Parking
Nido de Águilas provides student transportation by bus to and from campus through external services contracted with a private transportation provider This service can be coordinated through our Transportation Office
All members of the community are responsible for the safety of other members. Access to private vehicles and parking within the school facilities are considered privileges and may be revoked by the Head of School at any time, if it is determined that the driver and/or owner of the vehicle abuses these privileges
Improper use of the vehicle includes inconsiderate behavior, neglect, driving too fast, parking in "do not park" areas, using parking for disabled persons or pregnant women inappropriately, and obstructing normal flow of traffic. Drivers should NOT use mobile phones while operating vehicles on campus, as all their attention should be on pedestrians and other vehicles Parents are responsible for registering their vehicles with the security office and keeping records up to date as requested by the school.
Drivers must respect all instructions from Nido staff and security guards, as well as respect good manners and education standards in parking Our guards have the task of supervising parking and do so with the best intentions and for the benefit of our entire community. The intention is to ensure that traffic moves quickly and avoid congestion.
Student Drivers
● All students who wish to enter the school by car must accept and sign the Automobile Use Agreement available in the High School Guidelines
● The driver must be at least 18 years old and possess a Chilean driver's license.
● The vehicle must be registered in the High School office and in the Security Office in addition to wearing the official academic year sticker on the windshield
● The student parking lot is located next to the High School gym.
The school reserves the right to suspend or revoke this privilege if a student does not comply with these provisions
6.6 Emergencies and Drills
Every year, the school conducts fire drills, lockdown drills, and earthquake drills to educate students about the procedures to follow if one of these events occurs during the school day These procedures are published in each classroom
In the event of a major earthquake, all students will remain on campus until the school’s administration allows their departure. Parents/guardians should NOT come to school until normal dismissal time unless requested by the school administration or nurse. Locating, organizing, and delivering students to parents/guardians requires time and dedication of our staff Remember that our main goal is to keep all students safe
As long as it is safe to do so, and if they are granted permission, parents/guardians can pick their children up during other emergencies. However, if access to campus or school buildings is restricted for safety reasons, parents/guardians may have to wait outside the school or school buildings until the administration determines otherwise Depending on the circumstances, parents/guardians may be asked to wait outside. In these cases, students will be handed over at the entrance of the campus instead of the classroom. In order not to alarm or unnecessarily frighten children, school staff will keep the environment as safe and normal as possible.
More information can be found under Emergency Procedures in the Parent Portal
6.7 Requesting/Distributing Information
Letters, brochures, or other information may not be distributed by students, faculty or staff, or parents on school premises without the express consent of the Head of School or the person he/she appoints. This includes requesting donations, advertisements, items for sale, private party notices, or negative information on the school, its students, staff, or parents/guardians.
7. ADMISSION & ENROLLMENT
The International School Nido de Aguilas invites all interested students to apply for admission to our school, regardless of gender, race, religion, creed, or national origin Nido considers all applications for enrollment carefully to ensure a good fit for our program and the student. Admission is granted based on the student’s demonstrated readiness for our academic program and space availability. In order to create an optimal educational experience for all of our students, Nido’s admissions policies strive to achieve a balance in the gender, native language composition, and cultural diversity of our student population.
As a “regular” school (un establecimiento de educación regular), Nido has limited capacity to support children with minor learning needs. Nido does not provide academic and curriculum modifications Admission decisions are based on applicants' previous school records, confidential recommendations from teachers, results on standardized tests (if available), previous educational information, admission tests (when applicable), as well as grade/classroom and/or program capacity.
Every applicant is evaluated individually and must meet the admissions criteria If there is a waitlist, priority is given to applicants that are children of staff, children that are US citizens or children of US citizens, have a sibling enrolled at Nido or are children of Nido alumni. Within each category, priority is given to applicants that are native English language speakers. Belonging to any of these priority categories, does not in itself guarantee admission to Nido. The minimum enrollment period is one semester. Final admission decisions are made by the Admissions Committee, which consists of the Enrollment Director, Admissions Officers, Divisional Principal, director of Student Support Services and a counselor.
For more information refer to Admissions Criteria and Requirements.
7.1 Annual Re-enrollment
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must renew their enrollment annually for each student at Nido, completing the Educational Services Contract in which the School guarantees educational services will be provided to the child and the parents and/or guardians assume the financial responsibility agreed to in this contract. Re-enrollment occurs annually in May.
For students who at the time of re-enrollment are on probation for academic or disciplinary reasons, the renewal of the contract will require the prior authorization of the corresponding division Principal. Nido de Águilas reserves the right to refuse re-enrollment to any student if the administration considers that Nido is not the best alternative for the student or is not in the best interest of the school, all in strict adherence to the protocols established for these cases
Educational Services Contracts will only be extended who are up-to-date with their student accounts. In the case of families with accounts past due at the time of re-enrollment, the School reserves the right to not renew re-enrollment, and/or require additional documentation as proof of payment, including a Notarized Promissory Note or dated checks.
In the case that parents and/or guardians do not submit an Educational Services Contract for the following school year, the School will close the students account after informing the family
7.5 Withdrawals
Temporary Withdrawal
Temporary Withdrawal is defined as the planned discontinuance of enrollment of more than one month. It may be granted by the administration for a period of up to two consecutive semesters. Temporary withdrawal can be::
● with space reserved: The school guarantees immediate placement in the appropriate grade level for the designated student provided tuition is paid for the period of absence.
● without space reserved: The school is not obliged to guarantee a space in the appropriate grade level for the designated student If space is available upon return, the student shall be readmitted If space is not available upon return, the student shall be placed at the top of the waitlist for the grade and readmitted when space is available.
Prior to a student’s return to school, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide a report of activities, attendance and grades at another school Students are required to be in good academic and behavioral standing at their external school to return to Nido.
High School Students on temporary withdrawal must complete the necessary credits to earn the minimum graduation requirements established Students can be awarded a maximum of 8 credits per year (or 4 credits per semester) The student’s counselor and Principal make the determination of which Nido graduation credits have been fulfilled. It is recommended that students take no more than one temporary withdrawal during their four years in High School.
In the event that the temporary withdrawal exceeds two consecutive semesters, the student must reapply for admission and will be subject to Nido’s regular admissions procedure.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) that request a Temporary Withdrawal agree to submit re-enrollment forms and pay the Annual Registration Fee for the given academic calendar year and must pay all applicable tuition fees and incorporation fees according to schedule. The parent(s)/guardian(s) shall complete the Temporary Withdrawal Request Form online.
Permanent Withdrawal
Parents planning to permanently withdraw their children shall notify the School with as much time as possible by completing the Nido Withdrawal Form online. Simply ceasing to attend school or nonpayment of tuition, does not constitute an authorized withdrawal.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) that withdraw their child(ren) permanently are responsible for paying the following three-months of tuition from the effective withdrawal date from school Families must settle any outstanding payments with Student Accounts and return school textbooks and materials to the corresponding division/department
Academic transcripts must be requested at the corresponding division office and collected by the parents/guardians; transcripts will not be delivered to students. National Plan Academic Reports must be requested at the National Plan Office
Students who have withdrawn permanently must submit a new application if they wish to re-enroll at Nido at a later date.
7.6 Financial Aid
Nido aims to support families that share Nido's values and appreciate its pedagogical approach but are unable to cover the entire cost of the tuition, through the Regular or Emergency Financial Aid Programs The application process includes a thorough review of academic and behavioral history, status of student account, application form, supporting documents and home visit. The budget for these Programs is approved annually by the Board. Decisions on financial awards are made by the Financial Aid committee, and take into consideration the parents’ income, living expenses, assets and savings, as well as available budget
To be eligible for Financial Aid:
● Parent(s)/guardian(s) must be current in all school fees;
● Students must have acceptable behavior and cannot have incurred in actions considered major or intolerable offenses according to our School’s Internal Regulations
● Students must have acceptable academic records: grades above a C- or its equivalent
● Students must have an attendance record of 85% or more.
Regular Financial Aid Program
Is need-based and can cover a maximum of 50% of a student's tuition fees. Parent(s)/guardian(s) must apply annually. Awards consider the parent(s)/guardian(s) family's financial situation and funds available. Financial aid can be awarded for tuition and/or incorporation fee, if applicable
The application period opens every year in November. The deadline for current families to submit their application and supporting documents is January 15. The deadline for families applying for admissions is March 15. Prospective families must apply for
Admissions and financial assistance simultaneously. Decisions on financial aid awards are informed at the end of April, with re-enrollment.
Emergency Financial Aid
Available year-round and applicable in the case of loss of employment and/or catastrophic illness of the parent(s)/guardian(s) To be considered for emergency financial aid, an applicant must have had children enrolled for a minimum of one academic year. Emergency assistance accounts for no more than 30% of the full tuition cost. Emergency assistance will not exceed one academic school year. If assistance is required for additional periods of time, an application must be submitted to the Regular Financial Aid program
8. CHILD PROTECTION POLICY, SOCIO-EMOTIONAL WELLBEING AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY LIFE (SCL)
8.1 Child Protection Policy
Nido de Aguilas recognizes its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in its care.
The main elements to the Child Protection Policy are:
a) Prevention through the fostering of a positive school atmosphere, the teaching and the social-emotional support offered to students, following established procedures and ensuring that staff and faculty receive the support and training necessary to respond accordingly to child protection concerns.
b) Support of all community members who may be experiencing a situation of harm.
School Policy
We recognize that for our students, high student agency, confidence, supportive friends and clear lines of communication with a trusted adult helps to prevent abuse.
Our school will therefore:
1. Establish and maintain an environment where students feel safe and secure and are encouraged to talk, and are listened to.
2. Ensure that students know that there are adults within the school who they can approach if they are worried or are in difficulty
3. Include curriculum activities and opportunities, which equip students with the skills they need to stay safe from abuse.
4 Train faculty and staff to recognize and support issues of abuse or neglect
The school will work with parents to ensure that children are safe and are knowledgeable about their rights and responsibilities to themselves and to each other so that they can grow and learn in a safe and supportive environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
● All adults working with or on behalf of children have a responsibility to protect them.
● The administration shall be responsible for ensuring that the school follows safe recruitment processes. As part of the school’s recruitment and vetting process,
police and criminal background checks will be sought on all staff that have access to students. .
Professional Confidentiality
● Confidentiality is an issue which needs to be understood by all those working with children, particularly in the context of child protection The only purpose of confidentiality in this respect is to benefit the child A member of staff must never guarantee confidentiality to a student nor should they agree with a student to keep a secret, as where there is a child protection concern this must be reported in accordance with the laws and regulations of Chile and established procedures
● Staff will be informed of relevant information in respect of individual cases regarding child protection on a “need to know basis” only. Any information shared with a member of staff in this way must be held confidentially to themselves in order to respect the privacy rights of the child
Supporting Students at Risk
● The school recognizes that children who have experienced trauma been abused or witnessed violence may find it difficult to develop a sense of self-worth or view he world as a positive place.
● The school may be the only stable, secure and predictable element in the lives of children at risk. It is important to consider that while at school their behavior may be challenging, defiant, withdrawn, or problematic in another way
● The school will endeavor to support students through:
1. A curriculum that promotes the development of student agency and self-motivation and self-motivation
2. The school ethos promotes a positive, supportive, and secure environment and which gives all students and adults a sense of being respected and valued.
3 A consistent approach that endeavors to ensure the student knows that while some behavior is unacceptable, he/she is valued..
4. A commitment to developing productive, supportive relationships with parents, whenever it is in the child’s best interest to do so.
5. The development and support of a responsive and knowledgeable staff, trained to respond appropriately in child protection situations.
6. Recognition that in a home environment where there is domestic violence, drug or alcohol abuse, children may also be vulnerable and in need of support or protection
Safe School, Safe Staff
It is essential that the high standards of concern and professional responsibility adopted with regard to alleged child abuse by parents are similarly displayed when members of staff are accused of abuse.
In the case of a staff member reported as an alleged offender, Nido de Aguilas will conduct a full investigation and take any and all professional and legal steps deemed necessary to protect students.
8.2. School Community Life Council
There are 2 groups that meet in order to promote a safe and harmonious environment these are:
1. Socio-emotional Community Life (SCL) Council
2. Socio-emotional Community Life (SCL) Committee
SCL Council
The purpose of the Nido SCL Council is to promote a safe and caring environment. This council meets regularly to overview social-emotional programs and aims to develop strategies for the promotion of healthy community life through the SCL Management Plan It is composed of a representative group of the school community, and led by the Community Life Chairperson.
The SCL Council's main attributions will be to:
a) Propose measures and programs aimed at maintaining a healthy school climate
b) Assure the annual update of the SCL Handbook and generate a proposal that will be approved by the School Administration.
c) Contribute to socialization and dissemination of information
d) Generate an SCL Management Plan.
e) Monitor compliance of the SCL Management Plan
SCL Management Plan
The Management Plan is the instrument containing the initiatives of the SCL Council to promote a positive school community life These initiatives can be Divisional or for the entire school community, as well as being part of the classes or extraordinary programs, such as the Outdoor Education Program or Community Service.
Nido de Águilas has an SCL Chairperson and a Student Support Services Director that together with the divisional principals are responsible for leading the preparation of a Management Plan and implementation of the suggestions, initiatives, and measures proposed by the Ordinary SCL Committee, aimed at strengthening and/or promoting school community life.
The Management Plan should provide mandatory training to all staff in areas of promotion of a positive school community life, for example, conflict resolution
8.3 SCL Committees
Concerns related to the violation of students' rights such as child abuse, bullying, harassment, abuse, sexual abuse, neglect or other issues related to child protection as well as the safety of any member of the educational community are addressed by the Social Community Life Committees
When a case is submitted the Division SCL Committee meets to review the case.The main objective is to promote a healthy and positive community life among all the members of the Division, especially considering the welfare and safety of the student.
The objective of the Divisional SCL Committees is to promote a safe, caring environment and to respond to child protection concerns. The committee is composed of the following members:
1 Social Community Life Chair
2. Divisional Counselors
3. Assistant Principal
4 National Plan Divisional Coordinator
In situations where a staff member is involved, the SCL Committee will include the HR Director as well as the Assistant Head for National Plan.
SCL Community Life Chair
The SCL Teams will be chaired by the School’s Social Community Life Chair and they will meet according to the seriousness of the case to be reviewed Its main functions are related to:
1. Mainly, to know and suggest recommendations that safeguard the safety and well-being of students;
2 Review and monitor compliance with the protocols established in the regulations associated with the case;
3. Deliver recommendations that promote the safety, well-being and good relations of the members of the school community;
4. Contribute to community awareness and education
5. The SCL Chairperson will have the primary role in the implementation of measures to improve school community life.
6 Promote participation: Promote the participation of the different members of the educational community in the School Council and work collaboratively with it for
the development and implementation of school community life policies.
7 Management Plan: Develop a Management Plan for school community life according to the indications of the School Council, including preventive measures to avoid situations of school violence.
8. Coordinate training: Coordinate training initiatives on the promotion of good relations and the management of conflict situations
9. Execute agreements: Execute agreements, decisions, and plans of the School Council on a permanent basis, collect background information in the corresponding cases, and report to the management on any matter related to coexistence
10. Activate protocols: Activate the necessary protocols and proceed according to their indications in case of receiving complaints made by any member of the educational community.
Reports
All members of the Nido community are encouraged to report incidents in which they or others could be victims. The school will not promote anonymous accusations. A report may be verbal or written and shared with any school employee, who will communicate this information to the SCL Chairperson or Assistant Principal. It is mandatory for parents/guardians, professionals, teachers, teacher assistants, and administrators, to report incidents of physical or psychological violence, assault, harassment, and physical or sexual abuse, immediately or within the next school day. The Principal or Principal Assistant must report the situation to the Head of School and the SCL Chairperson The case will be discussed in the SCL Committee Meeting to decide the next steps
All cases discussed by the School’s SCL Committee must consider the student's right to privacy.
8.4 Child Rights-Based Approach
In all situations that involve students` rights, as well as Child Protection, the principles that guide us and that we will always seek to respect are
(a) Dignity of human beings: Dignity is an attribute of all human beings, with no exceptions, which underlies all fundamental rights. Both the content and the application of the Internal Regulations must always safeguard the dignity of the members of the educational community, respecting the physical and moral integrity of students, faculty, and staff, who should not be subjected to degrading treatment or psychological abuse.
(b) Best interests of children: Children and adolescents are subjects of fundamental rights and freedoms, with the capacity to exercise them with the appropriate accompaniment of adults, according to their age, degree of maturity, and autonomy
Therefore, the assessment of the best interests of the child by the educational community should be carried out on a case-by-case basis, always taking into account the particular conditions of every child and adolescent (age, gender, degree of maturity,
previous experiences, minority group, physical, sensory or intellectual disability, and social and cultural context, among others).
c) Progressive autonomy: Involves supporting and protecting the development of students favoring their learning, so that they gradually achieve autonomy in the exercise of their rights, according to the evolution of their faculties.
(d) Arbitrary non-discrimination: This involves any distinction, exclusion, or restriction which lacks reasonable justification, which causes deprivation, disruption, or threat to the legitimate exercise of fundamental rights. In the educational field, it includes principles of integration and inclusion, which seek to eliminate all forms of discrimination that prevent learning and student participation.
(e) Legality: Implies acting in accordance with the provisions of current legislation, which means that internal regulations comply with the provisions of educational standards, and also apply only the disciplinary measures that are part of internal regulations.
(f) Fair and rational procedure: Disciplinary measures must be applied following a fair and reasonable procedure, established prior to the application of a measure and which should at least: inform the student of the fault, respect the presumption of innocence, guarantee the right to be heard (deposition), consider the case background on the student’s behalf, be solved in a reasonable manner and in a reasonable time, and guarantee the right to request the revision of the measure before their application
(g) Proportionality: Violations of internal regulations may result in consequences of disciplinary measures, ranging from educational measures to cancellation of enrollment. The classification of offenses (minor, serious, and intolerable) must be proportional to the events or conduct that constitutes them, consequently, disciplinary measures must be proportional to the seriousness of the offenses Disciplinary measures should be implemented gradually and progressively, starting with those of lower intensity before applying more serious measures.
(h) Transparency guarantees the right of students and their parents/guardians to be informed about the school´s operation in general and its different processes
(i) Participation: This principle guarantees all members of the educational community the right to be informed and to participate in the educational process, each according to their circumstances and possibilities.
(j) Autonomy and diversity: Is based on respect and promotion of the autonomy of educational communities, and is expressed by free choice and adherence to the educational project, to its internal regulations.
(k) Responsibility: It is the duty of the entire educational community to provide respectful and dignified treatment to all its members, and to collaborate and cooperate in improving school climate and the quality of education.
9. BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS AND CODE OF CONDUCT IN OUR COMMUNITY
9.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Nido Code of Conduct is to support its students in the development of their socio-emotional learning, as well as to ensure a school environment free of interruptions and focused on learning. We believe that making good decisions regarding behavior, reflecting on one's actions, and taking responsibility for the consequences of one’s actions promotes the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing of the entire community Nido’s beliefs and values are the starting point of the development of socio-emotional learning and are expressed in the classroom through clear and consistent rules, as well as routines and procedures. Nido has a program for Socio-Emotional Learning, which includes class meetings in EYS and Elementary, Advisory Program in Middle School and High School, Health and Wellness classes in Middle School and First Year Seminar in High School, as well as strategies taught in the classroom that promote positive student behavior and conflict resolution (among other aspects that are part of the socio-emotional curriculum). All school staff promote the Code of Conduct to ensure good behavior in all common areas such as hallways, cafeteria and courtyards.
The SCL Handbook is a guiding instrument that establishes an order, protects community life among students and among the entire educational community, promotes values, and ensures an adequate climate for education divisions to develop their role and achieve their goals.
Work takes place in a supportive environment of mutual respect, without attacking the physical, psychological, or moral integrity of members of the educational community (internal and external). We respect diversity with no discrimination of creed, race, physical/mental impairment, etc., and have respectful and reciprocal treatment among peers, based on the values project that is part of our Education Program.
9.2 Discipline as an Educational Tool
School discipline aims at educating responsibility, personal limits, self-regulation, respect for others, and common good, through compliance with established standards and organization of time and common space.
Acquiring a sense of discipline, empathy and responsibility requires preparing children to face situations in which they have the opportunity to learn the meaning of adhering to a standard and the group, and about individual responsibility, which are fundamental conditions for effective student learning. Therefore, school discipline is an educational instrument, and as such, considers the personal circumstances of each student, promoting reflection, self-knowledge, personal and social responsibility, in which dialogue must be the instrument to channel the agreed criteria and procedures, when
approaching conflicts and problems in school community life. Nido promotes in each student the development of self-discipline, ensuring that students take responsibility for personal actions, under the supervision of school authorities Also, Nido will protect the student from individuals whose behavior or actions interrupt their effective learning.
Students and their parents/guardians are primarily responsible for developing proper behavior. Parents have an obligation to work collaboratively with the school in the promotion and acquisition of social and moral standards of conduct, both on and off campus Fundamentally, students must take responsibility for their own behavior They are expected to follow all the rules and regulations established in Nido Student Rights and Responsibilities.
9.3 Collaborative Conflict Management Procedures
These regulations are regarded as collaborative mechanisms for conflict resolution, mediation and conciliation Participation in these processes will be voluntary for those involved in the conflict, and any of the parties involved may express at any time their decision to not continue in the proceedings, which will be terminated and the circumstance will be registered. Mediation involves the participation of an impartial third party and the solution is co-created between those involved. By means of conciliation, the third party proposes a solution
9.4 Guiding Principles
Nido's standards of behavior are based on respect, responsibility, honesty, and kindness. When students make decisions that do not match these expectations, and negatively impact their learning or learning from others, teachers and administrators will work with the student to improve these behaviors. The goals are to preserve a safe and orderly learning environment for all students, as well as to help the students learn from their mistakes
Formative, disciplinary, pedagogical, and/or psychosocial support measures promote a positive school life that considers the evolutionary development of children and adolescents and, therefore, varies according to their age
The rules that promote good discipline and a positive social climate are guidelines for integral development. The rules:
1 Reinforce a holistic personal development process for all students
2. Are explicit, clear, and known to all.
3. Are recognized and reinforced when they are followed.
4 Take into account developmental differences of students
5. Are valued by all community stakeholders essential conditions for learning.
9.5. Preschool Level: Social-Emotional Education & Support Measures (PK - K2)
In preschool, the alteration of healthy community life between children, as well as between a preschool child and a member of the educational community, requires an analysis of the developmental stage of those involved in order to implement educational strategies
Therefore, it’s essential that parents support the protective, preventative, and formative strategies implemented by Nido de Águilas on occasions where what can be perceived as problematic behavior is actually addressed as an opportunity in favor of education and development of life skills of all our students
At this stage, we should consider that students who exhibit problematic behavior are learning social-emotional skills and social tools that mediate their relationship with others.
Pedagogical and/or psychosocial support measures during this stage are aimed at promoting the learning of peaceful conflict resolution, which involves learning to share, play and relate with the social and cultural environment and promote student self-regulation.
In the case of students who exhibit aggressive behaviors that affect the safety and well-being of others or themselves, the situation is addressed in an integrated and collaborative manner between parents/guardian, teachers, administration, and external professionals, in search of strategies that favor the student's development as well as a healthy school community life, to ensure the safety of the student and other members of the community For example, for behaviors such as:
● Students demonstrate physical aggression towards another peer, staff or faculty member;
● Runs away from the classroom or the group;
● Disrespectful language towards another peer, staff or faculty member;
● Disrespecting school property or the property of others;
● Or other similar behaviors.
The school will action the following measures to support the child:
● Conversation with the student.
● The parents/guardians will be informed so they can talk with the child and participate in order to change the behavior.
● The situation will be approached in an integrated and collaborative manner between parents/guardians, teachers, administration, and, if necessary, external professionals, looking for strategies to change the behavior and favor the development of the student as well as healthy school life.
● In the case of physical and material damage, the existence of intentionality will be analyzed, in order for the pertinent replacement or repair to be made by the parent/guardian
● If necessary, the student and/or parent will be referred to an external specialist to perform an evaluation and provide the necessary recommendations and support to guide and modify the child's inappropriate behavior.
In these cases, an active collaboration with parents is expected, within the framework of the school's educational project and always seeking the construction of a positive coexistence environment.
Support Strategies with Parents
At preschool level, Letters of Agreement are the strategies that are applied directly to parents/guardians, in compliance with the mandate established by the Intendance of Preschool Education in the Circular that provides instructions on Preschool Education Internal Regulations.
Letter of Agreement:
The Administrative Division or SCL Committee may decide to present the parents/guardians with a Letter of Agreement regarding behavior, attitude, and academic aspects and/or encourage them to comply with requested treatments
This letter is a plan that seeks to support the child's positive development while also seeking to ensure a positive climate in the school community. It may include the reduction of the school day, the presence of the child's parents or outside specialists during the school day, or any other measure that ensures safety
9.6 Behaviors that Negatively Affect the School Environment (Grades 1-12)
The behaviors described below are unacceptable to the Nido de Águilas School community because they do not comply with the behavioral expectations and negatively affect the educational environment. These behaviors are classified as minor offenses, major offenses, and intolerable offenses, and are applicable to community members at all times within the campus, at all events sponsored by the school, when traveling to and from school events as a supervised group, and also in online behavior
Incidents that occur outside of school are the family's primary responsibilities, the school will get involved if it affects the school community life with support measures or if it requires opening an SCL protocol due to safety concerns.
The consequences of any offense will always imply formative measures giving students opportunities for growth and behavioral improvement, and often include opportunities to repair the situation caused by the behavior. When the behavior does not meet expectations, the consequences may also result in disciplinary action. When applied, disciplinary actions are mandatory and the school will keep records in the student’s file
These consequences are of a progressive nature, but the administration may adjust the consequences as may be necessary, depending on the severity of the incident, the mitigating and aggravating circumstances, the age of the child, and the classification of the offense as minor, major or intolerable.
Principles of Disciplinary Procedure
At school, offenses must be classified and have a disciplinary consequence in proportion to their seriousness In this context three elements must be considered when deciding the disciplinary measure: proportionality, suitability and necessity. The measure must be objectively adequate to satisfy its purpose, strictly necessary and justify the intensity in which the rights of the affected student are undermined. These elements must be present at all times in the disciplinary process, respecting the guarantees of due process and a fair and rational procedure
Disciplinary measures must be proportionate to the seriousness of the infractions. Excessively severe measures such as expulsion or cancellation of enrollment will not be applied for offenses that do not seriously affect school life.
Each offense will have a direct correspondence with the action and the age development of the student who committed it, considering that, not necessarily the same offense will have the same measure or sanction.
If necessary, and taking into account the best interest of the student, proportional and impartial sanctions will be applied to an offense The mitigating and aggravating factors established in the regulations will be considered, as well as the specific conditions and characteristics of each situation.
A. Minor Offenses
Minor offenses are attitudes and behaviors that disturb School Life without causing physical or psychological harm to other members of the community. As an example, they will be considered offenses in the context of virtual and/or in-person learning:
1. Refusing to follow instructions in an educational context or in situations that compromise safety;
2. Refusing to complete assigned tasks;
3 Disrespecting communities members Arguing and/or insulting;
4 Not following the Nido dress code, per divisional policies
5. Using a mobile phone or interrupting class with it or other electronic devices, and/or using technology inappropriately;
6 Causing minor damage to the property or belongings of the School or others;
7. Being late for classes as per divisional policies
8. Disruptive behavior in class;
9. Failure to comply with homework, assignments, requirements or commitments to the class or the School;
10. Attending classes without the necessary materials for the subject (including
technological devices);
11. Use of trivial vocabulary (swearing and rudeness);
12. Making unwanted physical contact with another person;
13 Use of cell phones, music devices or music players during classes, extracurricular or formative activities at school;
14 Failure to follow classroom instructions, rules or expectations;
15 Similar to those described above
B. Major Offenses
Major offenses will be considered attitudes and behaviors that threaten the integrity of another member of the educational community and/or the common good, as well as dishonest actions that affect the school community life. As an example, the following will be considered offenses in the context of virtual and/or face-to-face classes:
1. Engaging in dishonest behavior (lying, purposefully omitting information, or presenting unsubstantiated complaints or accusations);
2. Carrying out or inciting aggressive behavior;
3. Disrespectful, defiant, and oppositional behavior toward any School employee;
4 The use of discriminatory, abusive, obscene or inappropriate language, gestures or images (including social media);
5 Skipping class or leaving the classroom without permission;
6 Breaking the code of honor (by cheating, plagiarizing, forging school documents, etc );
7 Making use of other people's property, damaging or destroying belongings of other members of the School community;
8 Behavior that puts others at risk and disrupts the normal development of the class;
9 Mocking and calling a classmate names that denigrate them (in person or on social media);
10 Violation of the responsible technology use agreement;
11. Exposing oneself and/or others to physical risk within the School
12. Unauthorized recording, taking photographs or filming by any means of any activity of students and/or other members of the School community or the School in general and uploading it to any online platform without authorization;
13. Promote, create or manage social network accounts or any other technological dissemination tool where others are incited to expose students or members of the educational community, whether or not causing harm to their dignity, physical, psychological or emotional integrity. For example, "Confessions" pages or accounts;
14. Throwing stones or dangerous objects, either towards people or any part of the campus or facilities of the School. Also, throwing stones or dangerous objects from any part of the school to the outside, with the risk of harming people, animals, cars,
houses, etc. The same applies if stones or dangerous objects are thrown from the outside to the inside of the School;
15. Encourage or incite others to commit abuses of any nature, as well as acts of vandalism, violence or appropriation or destruction of property that affect other members of the School community or the School itself;
16 Covering up offenses or illicit acts committed by students or other members of the community Likewise, becoming an accomplice to the fact, knowing, receiving background information or information related to theft, robbery, disclosure or distribution of assessment instruments and using it for personal gain or for group use, without timely informing the school authorities;
17. Disrupt safety drills, shelter-in-place or evacuation drills to safety zones. Isolate or promote the isolation of other colleagues;
18. Hiding or promoting the hiding or disposing of the belongings of fellow students or other members of the community;
19. Entering the school with pets without prior authorization
20. Other situations or behaviors similar to those described above.
C. Intolerable Offenses
Attitudes and behaviors that threaten the physical and/or psychological integrity of themselves or of other members of the educational community, aggressions sustained over time, behaviors classified as crimes or acts that seriously affect School life or the Educational Project will be considered intolerable offenses. As an example, they will be considered offenses in the context of virtual and/or in-person learning:
1 Discriminatory behavior, including, but not limited to, race, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, and religion toward any individual in the School community;
2 Physically assaulting any individual in the community, both on and off campus;
3. When the SCL Committee has determined that the student has bullied or cyberbullied others;
4. Stealing or being in possession of property that belongs to others;
5. Psychologically, or verbally assaulting any member of the School community;
6. Threatening with gestures, words, or in writing, authorities, teachers, officials, students, parents/guardians or external staff serving the school, in person or using mass media such as Internet, social media, mobile phones, banners, walls or others;
7. Bringing to campus or possessing weapons or anything that may be considered a weapon (firecrackers, knives, pistols, etc ) or incendiary artifacts;
8. Visiting, sharing, or accessing pornographic sites or materials during instructional or on-campus activities;
9. Taking photographs without consent and/or publishing photographs or material of any member of the School community denigrating them;
10. Plagiarize, impersonate, alter, forge, steal, destroy, damage, hide, or replace official School documents;
11. Use of official school stamps or symbols without authorization;
12. Exhibiting inappropriate conduct of sexual connotation in the School;
13. Acts that deliberately compromise the school's essential infrastructure;
14 Possess, consume, sell, buy and/or distribute alcoholic beverages, drugs, vape, or illicit substances or be under their effects, whether in School or in activities organized, coordinated, sponsored, or supervised by the School;
15. Leaving the school without authorization during the school day;
16. Making false statements or false accusations to falsely blame any member of the community;
17. Tampering with, falsifying or destroying official School instruments;
18 Stealing tests, already administered or to be administered;
19 Organizing or participating in acts of vandalism within the school, such as, setting fires, graffiti, destroying property, or others;
20 Make recordings of any kind that are against morality and good manners within the School, and/or that violate the dignity of any member of the community Its publication in mass media such as the Internet will be considered an aggravating factor in this situation.
21. Attempt against the physical integrity of any member of the school community or third parties who are in the School.
22. Possessing or disseminating erotic and/or pornographic material within the School.
23. Encourage others to make an attempt on their life (commit suicide), even as a joke, game or challenge.
24. Lacking morals, good manners, traditional discipline or engaging in obscene behavior, as well as showing or sending other people nude or pornographic images. Likewise, urging or promoting that classmates incur in actions of sexual connotation, as well as filming and/or disseminating these actions.
25. Having sexual relations inside the School, even if they are consensual. The same shall apply to any immodest and sexual conduct, such as exposing one's private parts to others, lowering one's pants and underpants in front of other members of the community or doing it to others, masturbating or masturbating another in public, touching the bottom or private parts of another person, and other similar actions.
26. Prevent by any means the access to the School of administrators, teachers, administrative staff, assistants and students, under any justification or circumstance.
27. Perform reckless or thoughtless actions that seriously expose the student or other members of the school community to the danger of suffering very serious physical harm or that implies life-threatening. The foregoing is considered an action that directly attacks the physical or psychological integrity of a member of the School or of himself
28 Similar to those described above
9.7 Disciplinary Offenses Mitigating and Aggravating Circumstances
Mitigating Circumstances
The following are considered mitigating circumstances:
1. Student's spontaneous recognition of the fault and acceptance of the responsibility in the consequences of his/her behavior or offense.
2. Having had previous provocation or threat proportional to the student's misconduct.
3. Having the best intentions and effort to repair the harm caused, or to prevent further consequences
4. Having had good previous behavior.
5 Having acted to prevent a greater evil
6 Voluntarily report the incident to the school authorities
Aggravating Circumstances
The following are considered aggravating circumstances:
1. To have acted with premeditation.
2. Abuse the power relationship associated with different circumstances, such as their gender or their strength
3. The repetition of an offense category.
4. The combination of different offenses.
Any repetition of an offense within the same school year aggravates it, therefore, the repetition of a minor offense will be considered major and the repetition of a major one will be considered intolerable.
9.8 Procedure for Offenses
Faced with the commission of a minor, major or intolerable offense, the School will always act from a formative perspective, through the application of one or more measures of pedagogical and/or social-emotional support as well as a sanction when appropriate. For the application of the sanction, the rules of due process will be respected.
Procedure For Minor Offenses
When the student incurs a minor offense, the teacher or Assistant Principal of each division must act formatively through the application of one or more educational measures or social-emotional support, with the aim that the student learns to: take responsibility for their duties; respond to conflicts in a dialogue and peaceful manner; recognize the consequences of their actions and repair the situation provoked.
Educational Actions for Minor Offenses may include:
● Mediation
● Meeting with the student
● Time of self-reflection
● Meeting with parents/guardians
● Letter of Agreement
● Detention
● Warning Letter
Procedure For Major And Intolerable Offenses
When the student incurs a major or intolerable offense, the Assistant Principal of the division must act formatively through the application of one or more educational or social-emotional support measures, with the aim that the student learns to: take responsibility for their duties; respond to conflicts in a dialogue and peaceful manner; recognize the consequences of their actions and repair the situation provoked.
For a major or intolerable offense, after the sanctioning procedure, the following sanctions may be applied:
Major Offenses
Intolerable Offenses
● Suspension in School
● Behavior probation period (Conditionality)
● Out of School Suspension
● Behavior probation period (Conditionality)
● Non-renewal of re-enrollment
● Expulsion
Sanctioning Procedure
Corresponds to that procedure that must be carried out when a major or intolerable offense is established as such in the internal regulations of the School. The corresponding Principal or Assistant Principal will be responsible for carrying out this procedure, and may request the collaboration of a School administrator for this purpose.
The stages and terms of the sanctioning procedure for major offenses are:
1 Notification Starting Sanction Procedure: The Principal or Assistant Principal notifies the student and his/her guardian of the beginning of a sanctioning process against him/her, of the offense for which he/she is to be sanctioned and of the facts that give rise to the offense.
2 Presentation Of Disclaimers And Means Of Evidence: The student and his/her guardian have the right to submit the defenses and means of proof that they deem pertinent, in writing. They have 3 school days after step 1 to do so.
3. Resolution: The Principal or Assistant Principal, considering the information presented by the student or his/her guardian, will decide whether or not to apply the disciplinary measure He/She will notify the student, her/his mother, father or guardian of his resolution and its bases, in writing. The administration has a maximum of 3 school days after the deadline of step 2 to resolve.
4. Request For Reconsideration: The student and his/her guardian have the right to request the reconsideration of the measure adopted to the Principal or the appropriate person, in writing. They have 2 school days after they are notified of the resolution. If the school does not receive a reconsideration, the Resolution shared in step 3 is assumed as the final resolution.
5 Final Resolution: The Principal or whoever corresponds will resolve the request for reconsideration He/She will notify the student, her/his mother, father or guardian of his resolution and its bases, in writing. They have 3 school days after the deadline of step 4.
The stages and terms of the sanctioning procedure for intolerable offenses are:
1. Notification Starting Sanction Procedure: The Principal or Assistant Principal notifies the student and his/her guardian of the beginning of a sanctioning process against him/her, of the offense for which he/she is to be sanctioned and of the facts that give rise to the offense They are also informed of the next stages of the procedure and the corresponding deadlines
2. Presentation Of Disclaimers And Means Of Evidence: The student and his/her guardian have the right to submit the defenses and means of proof that they deem pertinent, in writing. They have 3 school days after step 1 to do so.
3. Resolution: The Principal or Assistant Principal, considering the information presented, will decide whether or not to apply the disciplinary measure. He will notify his mother, father or guardian of his resolution and its bases, in writing, to the affected student. The resolution will be presented on a maximum of 3 school days after the deadline of step 2
4. Request For Reconsideration: The student and his/her guardian have the right to request the reconsideration of the measure adopted before the Head of School or the appropriate person, in writing. The following deadline will be taken into consideration:
If the sanction resolved is conditionality or out of school suspension
If the sanction resolved is non-renewal of re-enrollment or expulsion
3 school days after been notified of the resolution
*If the school does not receive a reconsideration, the Resolution shared in step 3 is assumed as the final resolution.
7 school days after been notified of the resolution (step 3)
5. Final Resolution: The Head of School or whoever corresponds will resolve the request for reconsideration. They have 5 school days after the deadline of step 4. In case the sanction resolved is non-renewal of re-enrollment or expulsion, the principal will resolve together with the Head of School
Intolerable offenses with the use of preventive suspension
The Principal or Head of School will have the power to suspend, as a precautionary measure and for the duration of the sanctioning procedure, students who at the School have incurred in an intolerable offense established as such in these regulations or that seriously affect school community life in accordance with the law.
They will always be considered to seriously affect school community life:
1 Those acts that cause severe damage to the physical or psychological integrity of any of the members of the educational community or third parties who are in the establishment.
2. Those acts that threaten the essential infrastructure used for educational purposes.
Procedure for Intolerable offenses with the use of preventive suspension
1. Notification Starting Sanction Procedure: The Principal or Assistant Principal notifies the student and his/her guardian of the beginning of a sanctioning process against him/her, of the offense for which he/she is to be sanctioned and of the facts that give rise to the offense. They are also informed of the next stages of the procedure, the use of the preventive suspension, and the corresponding deadlines.
2 Presentation Of Disclaimers And Means Of Evidence: The student and his/her guardian have the right to submit the defenses and means of proof that they deem pertinent, in writing. They have 3 school days after step 1 to do so.
3. Resolution: The Principal or Assistant Principal, considering the information presented, will decide whether or not to apply the disciplinary measure He will notify his mother, father or guardian of his resolution and its bases, in writing, to the affected student. The resolution will be presented within the next 3 school
days after the deadline of step 2.
4 Request For Reconsideration: The student and his/her guardian have the right to request the reconsideration of the measure adopted before the Head of School or the appropriate person, in writing.
If the sanction resolved is conditionality or out of school suspension
If the sanction resolved is non-renewal of re-enrollment or expulsion
3 school days after been notified of the resolution
*If the school does not receive a reconsideration, the Resolution shared in step 3 is assumed as the final resolution.
5 school days after been notified of the resolution (step 3)
5. Final Resolution: The Head of School or whoever corresponds will resolve the request for reconsideration, resolving the resolution stays the same or it changes They have 5 school days after the deadline of step 4 to present the final resolution.
In case the sanction resolved is non-renewal of re-enrollment or expulsion, the principal will resolve together with the Head of School.
Applying the precautionary measure of suspension may not be considered as a sanction when the procedure described above is resolved, the disciplinary measure of warning of conditionality, non-renewal of re enrollment or expulsion, for all purposes are considered more severe than suspension.
Safety and Protection Measures
When the behavior of the child endangers the safety of the child and of other members of the school community, the school may implement safety and security measures These measures may include shortening the school day, the presence of the students' parents or outside specialists during the school day, or any other measure to ensure safety.
Educational Or Social-Emotional Support Measures
Pedagogical or social-emotional support measures are those in which the School, either with its own resources or with the support of third parties, provides one or more students with the aim of supporting and guiding them in their formative process, generating spaces for reflection in relation to their actions, providing new environments for better development and/or providing tools to better face future challenges These measures can be delivered with resources from the School itself or with the support of external institutions when appropriate.
Educational or Social-Emotional support measures can be taken out by:
1 Teacher
2 Counselor
3. Assistant Principal
4. Principal
5. SCL Chairperson
6. Sometimes these strategies need to be carried out by multidisciplinary teams.
7 On other occasions, they must be requested from institutions outside the school such as support networks, external specialists, health clinics, OPD or others. These support measures are not considered sanctions, therefore, they can be applied on their own merit or in addition to the sanctions.
Pedagogical and/or social-emotional support measures can be considered for all students at Colegio Nido de Águilas, including infants.
Pedagogical and/or social-emotional support measures are applicable not only in situations related to the school community life but in all those in which they are considered useful for the well-being and best interests of the students.
Pedagogical and/or social-emotional support measures are:
Negotiation
It is carried out between the parties involved in a conflict, without the intervention of third parties, so that those involved engage in communication in search of an acceptable solution to their differences, which is made explicit in a compromise. The parties involved focus on the problem, thinking of a solution that is convenient for both parties and in which concessions are aimed at satisfying common interests. This strategy can also be applied between people who are in asymmetric conditions (a teacher and a student, for example), as long as there is no illegitimate use of power by one of the parties.
Mediation
It consists of a direct, participatory, and voluntary dialogue between the parties involved in the conflict situation to be resolved, with the aim of establishing agreements that promote good relations in the school and finding a solution. An impartial third party will participate in order to facilitate communication.
Meeting with Student
It consists of a dialogue that seeks to make the student reflect on attitudes and/or actions carried out that threaten the school's climate It proceeds when the student manifests attitudes or behaviors that disturb the learning environment, and human relations or does not respect the established norms.
Reflective, restorative activity during out-of-class hours
When as a result of the offense committed by a student, he/she has caused harm to another member of the school community, he/she will be guided to repair the damage caused. The reflection will seek to promote awareness of the damage caused and the necessary actions to repair it. The reflective conversation may occur with the teacher, the student's assigned Counselor, Assistant Principal, or Principal
Some of the measures may be private or public apologies, the restitution of an asset, the return of an asset, community work, academic work, and presentations, among others.
When as a result of the offense committed by a student, they have caused damage to the educational community, he will be guided so that after the necessary reflection process he/she can contribute to the community or to society in general.
Meeting with Parents/Guardians
When the offense in which the student has incurred requires collaborative support work between the School and his family, the parent will be summoned in order to report the offenses committed by the student, learn about the background information that the family can provide and make agreements regarding the measures in favor of the student that should be applied both at home and at the School. It will be the teachers, Counselor, the Assistant Principal or the Principal who can apply this measure.
Letter of Agreement
The participants of a meeting (parents, counselors, teachers, students) establish support agreements for the student The supports establish those responsible for carrying out the agreed actions
Warning Letter
It is a warning for the student to amend his behavior and it must record the commitments that he/she acquires to modify his behavior, as well as the pedagogical and/or social-emotional support measures that the School carries out in favor of him/her.
It is applied when the student presents a reiteration of duly registered offenses, and when despite the application of pedagogical support measures, these are reiterated.
Detention
Detention can be applied during after school hours or on non school days, for example a Saturday morning. It is applied when the student presents reiteration of misbehaviors.
Behavior Agreements
Behavior agreements are established by the Administration and counseling team that
corresponds to the student's division. Said agreements seek to regulate the conduct of the student through a commitment between the parties. Behavioral expectations, the interventions to be applied and the person who will be responsible for carrying out the actions (parents, teachers, counselors, others) are established.
Time of Self Reflection
Students stay during recess in the Administration office of the division to reflect on the behavior incurred, remedial actions and behavioral alternatives and/or appropriate response in case of facing a similar situation in the future.
Class change
If after a comprehensive evaluation of the situation and having applied other types of measures without these having been successful, a change of the student to his parallel class may be suggested The student and his/her guardian may choose to accept the suggestion or refuse it This measure in no case should be considered as a sanction or disciplinary measure, but as a support measure that seeks to find a better pedagogical environment for the student. The final decision will be made by the Division Principal.
Suspension from Academic Activities
It consists of separating the student from academic activities for a certain period of time. Among its variants are the reduction of the school day, the temporary separation of pedagogical activities during the educational day and assistance to only take assessments, among others
As a measure of pedagogical support, the suspension operates is essentially educational and voluntary nature, through which it is intended to protect the best interests of the affected student and the other members of the educational community. It may take place in cases of sexual connotation or in cases where members of the community are at risk from the student's conduct, and other cases in which it is most appropriate to separate the student(s) involved from the school activity for a reasonable period of time. which prepares the educational community to address the particular situation.
Classroom Suspension
On occasions when the student has shown an attitude that alters the order and correct flow of a particular class, preventing his classmates learning in an optimal way, it will be evaluated to remove the student from the classroom for the duration of the class in question. During the time the student is taken out of the room, he/she will be assigned some academic activity to perform in a supervised place.
Counseling Sessions with Students
Corresponds to workshops or sessions where students work in a group on topics that seek to teach tools to adequately deal with situations that they are experiencing at the grade level and that may affect the school community life. As an example, workshops
for peaceful conflict resolution, impulse control, tolerance of frustration, respect for diversity, among others, can be pointed out in this regard.
Workshops with parents
Corresponds to actions carried out by the School's Counseling Team or a multidisciplinary team, where topics that seek to teach parents and guardians social-emotional tools to support school community life from home are discussed in a group. As an example, parental workshops can be pointed out in this sense to develop in students respect, responsibility, peaceful resolution of conflicts, autonomy, among others. They will be applied by a member of the School´s Counseling Team or a multidisciplinary team
Referral to Multidisciplinary Team
Once the pedagogical measures of dialogue have been applied, whether personal or group and summons to parents and there is still a need for support on the part of the student, then the student's counselor or Principal may refer the student to be supported by a multidisciplinary team. This team will address the student's situation based on a diagnosis and subsequent action plan that contains the steps deemed necessary to support him in his social learning. In this way, it is expected that the student acquires tools that allow him to relate to his environment based on respect and contributing to a healthy school climate.
Request for External Specialist
Despite the actions that the School is in a position to carry out in favor of the student, the Counselor or SCL Committee may request the parents to manage the attention of an external specialist that can diagnose and support the student. Faced with this type of request, parents will be asked to keep the School informed of their results with the aim of supporting, from the school environment, the actions that are being applied in favor of the student
9.9 DISCIPLINARY MEASURES OR SANCTIONS
Sanctions or disciplinary measures represent a warning to the student and his family regarding the danger that the transgression of the School rules entails; thus representing an opportunity for reflection and learning. These measures must always have a formative nature, be known in advance and proportional to the offense committed.
These measures may be preceded in their application, by pedagogical or social-emotional support measures and, in addition, they must respect at all times due process framed in a fair and rational procedure, always being:
1. Respectful of the dignity of all children and young people.
2. Inclusive and non-discriminatory.
3 Defined in the Internal Regulations
4. Be proportional to the offense.
5 Promote repair and learning
6. According to the educational level and evolutionary age.
Regarding the application of disciplinary measures, it must be kept in mind that under current educational regulations, the application of sanctions cannot be given to students at the preschool level for infractions related to social behaviors Those behaviors must be addressed with pedagogical measures to progressively develop in the students empathy for the resolution of conflicts and understanding of norms.
Out of School Suspension
It consists of separating the student from academic activities for a certain period of time. Among its variants are the reduction of the school day, the temporary separation of pedagogical activities during the educational day and assistance to only take assessments, among others
Suspension as a sanction, is applied when the student presents a major or intolerable offense, when he has not complied with the commitments of the written reprimand, or when it is considered that his presence in the classroom has damaged or damages the social relations of his group
The temporary suspension may be carried out for up to five (5) school days. This measure will be applied when the student presents a disciplinary problem that must be overcome before continuing their normal school life with his/her class. The five-day suspension may be exceptionally extended once for the same period; the foregoing without prejudice to suspensions for fewer days, which will not have frequency restrictions to the extent that the case so warrants.
Measures such as reductions in the school day, temporary separation from pedagogical activities during the educational day or assistance to only take assessments, may be applied exceptionally if there is a real danger to the physical or psychological integrity of any member of the educational community. This measure will be applied at any time of the year, when a student, due to a serious or intolerable offense, has committed a new serious or intolerable offense. This student will have a testing schedule at a different time than his/her classmates, thus avoiding damage to normal school activities and/or the class social-emotional climate
Suspension of Co-Curricular Activities
The co-curricular activities consist of activities that favor the development of skills and learning in various disciplines.
In relation to the above, and consequently with the formative action, the School may suspend the student or students who, in their actions or attitude during the school year, have shown a behavior that violates the educational project or that contravenes the rules of this Regulation
Suspension of Ceremonies
Graduation, as well as the end of the year assemblies or awards ceremonies, correspond to an instance related to the values and principles of the school´s educational project and in no case is it an obligation to which the School is subject.
In relation to the foregoing, and consequently with the formative action, the School may suspend the student or students who, in their actions or attitude during the school year, have shown behavior that threatens the school's mission and values.
Conditionality Warning
It is the last step before conditionality, it is applied when the student presents a major or intolerable offense or when he has not complied with the commitments of the warning letter and/or suspension of classes.
The Principal Assistant who finally applies this sanction, being able for these purposes to consult whom he considers necessary. He can ask the SCL Committee to determine the pedagogical or psychosocial support measures that the student requires, to avoid committing the same offenses and improve their situation at the School. Additionally, the student, his/her mother, father or guardian must assume commitments with the School related to preventing the student from repeating the offense committed
This sanction represents a warning for the student and their guardian of a possible cancellation of enrollment, in case of committing a major or intolerable offense.
Behavior Probation Period (Conditionality)
The conditionality implies a possible cancellation of the student's enrollment, for not adjusting their behavior to the values and principles of the Educational Project of the school, in case of an intolerable offense or the repeated breach of the commitment contracted in the previous article, which must be duly registered This measure must be evaluated within a period not exceeding six months.
The Principal or Assistant Principal of the area is the one who finally applies this sanction, being able to consult who he considers necessary for these purposes
The School will determine the pedagogical or psychosocial support measures required by the student to avoid committing the same offenses and improve their situation at the School. A written copy signed by the student, guardian and the SCL Chair person will be left, referring to the commitments assumed and the conditionality sanction imposed
Enrollment Cancellation
Enrollment cancellation is that disciplinary measure in which the student, mother, father or guardian is notified of the non-continuity of enrollment for the following school year.
Enrollment cancellation will be applied when the student has incurred an intolerable offense, violating the causes described in these regulations and seriously affecting school community life and the physical and psychological integrity of any member of the
educational community. In this way, once the previous steps of meeting with the father, mother or guardian have been completed, representing the inconvenience of the behavior(s), the pedagogical or psychosocial measures applied have not had good results -or have not been fulfilled by the student- It is advisable to definitively leave the school community after following the proper process.
It is of an exceptional nature, and the procedures for its application are described in the law, and in these regulations
In those cases in which the facts that constitute the offense for which the student is intended to be punished are those behaviors that directly threaten the physical or psychological integrity of students, parents, teachers, educational assistants or members of the supporting entities, It will be possible to dispense with the pedagogical support measures in favor of the student prior to the start of the sanctioning procedure that has as a possible sanction to apply the expulsion or cancellation of enrollment.
The actions referred to in the previous article may take the form of sexual assaults, physical assaults that cause injuries, use, carrying, possession and possession of weapons or incendiary devices, attacks against the essential infrastructure for the provision of the educational service or others of the same entity or seriousness that are established as such in these regulations.
Expulsion
Expulsion is a disciplinary measure that is applied during the course of the school year, which means that the student must withdraw from the School, and takes place when the student has committed an offense that seriously affects school life. It will also be applied at any time during the school year, after a prior, rational and fair procedure, in the case of conduct that directly threatens the physical or psychological integrity of any of the members of the educational community. The measure will only be applied by the Head of School.
It is of an exceptional nature, and the procedures for its application are described in the law, and in these regulations
