HS Handbook 2021-2022 (August 2021)

High School Parent-Student Handbook 2021-2022

HS Parent-Student Handbook 2021 - 2022

Table of Contents High School Parent-Student Handbook 2020-2021

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Table of Contents

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Introduction

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Guiding Statements

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Philosophy of Chapel School

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Chapel School Motto

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Chapel School Shared Mission Statement

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Chapel School Shared Vision Statement

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Chapel’s Definition of Learning

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Chapel’s Definition of Internationalism

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Child Protection and Wellbeing at Chapel School

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Policy Statement

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Foundational Beliefs

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The guiding principles of Child Protection and Wellbeing at Chapel School

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Procedures for all Adults to Ensure the Safety and Wellbeing of our Students

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Designated Adult Visitor Bathrooms:

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Watching sports practices and games:

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Approaching Students and Others on our Campus:

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Driving and Parking on Campus:

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Emergency Evacuation/Drills

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Religious Education

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IB learner profile

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Inquirers

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Knowledgeable

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Thinkers

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Communicators

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Principled

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Open-minded

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Caring

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Risk-takers

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Balanced

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Reflective

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School Governance

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History

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Board of Directors

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Parent-Teacher Association

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Pedagogical Roles

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Affiliation & Accreditation

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Organization

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School Facilities And Services

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Libraries

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Meals

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Health Services

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Lost And Found

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Transportation (Bus Service)

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Transportation For School Sponsored Events

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High School Community Relations Student code of conduct

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Preface

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Faith in education

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Christian values

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Internationalism

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Personal responsibility

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High School Rules and Procedures

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High School Dress Code:

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Dress Code For Casual Days

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Dress Code Standards for Casual Day:

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Dress Code Violation/Non-compliance

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Additionally

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Safety And Respect For Property

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Disciplinary Action

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Behaviors Subject To Suspension Or Mandatory Transfer

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Behavior Plan

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Displays Of Affection

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Substance Abuse Policy

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Tobacco / E-cigarettes

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Academic information

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Scholarship and Fees

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Programs Of Study

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American Program

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Course Offerings

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7th Grade Required

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Year-Long Courses

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Semester Long Courses

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8th Grade Required

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Year-Long Courses

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Semester Long Courses

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9th Grade

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Required

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Electives

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10th Grade

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Required

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Electives

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11th Grade Course Offerings

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Subject

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High Level

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Standard Level

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12th Grade Course Offerings

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Subject

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High Level

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Standard Level

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Brazilian Program

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Ensino Fundamental Graduation Requirements

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Ensino Médio Graduation Requirements

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Recuperaçāo

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International Baccalaureate Program IB Diploma Requirements Subjects Offered at Chapel School Parent / Student Contract For The IB Program At Chapel School

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Deadlines:

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CAS (Creativity/Activity/Service):

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Course requirement:

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TOK (Theory of Knowledge):

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Extended Essay:

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Social-emotional Development Curriculum Advisory Program:

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CAS program:

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IB Flex Time:

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Education for Sustainable Development Program: High School Assessment Policy

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Purpose and Scope of Assessments:

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Types of Assessments:

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Frequency of Assessment

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Homework, Group Work and Retakes

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Grading System

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Assessment Categories for Grading Purposes

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Assessment Categories for Approaches to Learning

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Calculation of Final Grades

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Grading period

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Feedback on Class Assignments

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Progress Reports

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Academic Deadline Policy

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Late work:

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American And Brazilian National Anthem Student Resources

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Libraries

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Checked out books and Materials

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Circulation of Textbooks

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Library Databases

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Destiny:

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EBSCO Explora Secondary:

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EBSCO Academic Search Premier:

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QuestiaSchool.com:

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Technological resources

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Headphones/earphones

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Library Desktops

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High School Computer Lab

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Makerspace

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Online systems

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Exam.net

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Google Classroom

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Managebac

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Turnitin

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Zoom

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Student Support System

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Level 1 (academic and behavior)

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Level 2 (academic and behavior)

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Level 3 (behavior)

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Flowchart of Academic Support

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Flowchart of Behavior Support

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Counseling Services

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Social Support

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Academic Support:

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Support Labs

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Parent Support:

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College Counseling:

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9th grade

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10th grade

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11th grade

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12th grade

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Transcripts

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Recommendation Letter Requests

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Extracurricular Activities

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Clubs

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Sports

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Support Labs

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Honor Societies

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National Junior Honor Society

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National Honor Society

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Student Council

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High School Procedures

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Arrival and Departure From School

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Morning

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Afternoon

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Early Dismissal Days

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Restricted areas for students

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Gate Security

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Vehicles On Campus

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Personal Security Guards

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Visitors

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Use Of School Facilities Outside Of School Hours

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Attendance

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Excused absences

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Unexcused absences

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Truancy

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Group or Class Absences

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Final Exams

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Punctuality

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Procedures and Consequences for Tardiness

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Passes

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Bell Schedule

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Half-Day Schedule

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Cafeteria

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Lockers

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Procedures For Head Lice

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Protocol for containment for head lice/nits at school: High School Policies

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Technology Tools And Internet Use

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Cell phones/Mobile Devices

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Computer/Technology Use

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A) Computer Use Is A Privilege, Not A Right

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B) Acceptable Use

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C) Prohibited Use

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D) No Expectation of Privacy

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E) Compensation For Losses, Costs And/Or Damages

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F) Chapel School Assumes No Responsibility For Unauthorized Charges, Costs Or Illegal Use 69 G) Student Security

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H) System Security

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I) Consequences Of Violations

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Parental Permission Required Academic Honesty

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Academic Honesty Philosophy

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Academic Honesty Policy

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Academic Honesty Policy statement

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The academically honest student would not commit or attempt: Consequences

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Acceptable use of internet policy

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Probation for extracurricular activities policy

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Parent Handbook Acknowledgment

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Introduction The Student-Parent Handbook is a comprehensive guidance document for Chapel’s high school community. It presents important information about academic life at Chapel, as well as the most important procedures designed to facilitate students’ experiences in high school.

Considering Chapel offers three diplomas through a singular path, high school is a demanding and unique learning experience that requires students’ dedication and perseverance.

Every year, Chapel’s High School Leadership Team revises and updates this publication in order to clarify expectations and better align our school with best practices and procedures of other international schools of excellence High school is a period in which adolescents develop not only their intellectual foundation for adulthood but also make individual discoveries and create a deeper understanding of themselves. This is why it is so important to guarantee a safe and respectful environment in which students can experience different areas of knowledge inside and outside the classroom.

Chapel School is guided by Christian values and an international ethos. Cooperation, appreciation, responsibility, and compassion are our guiding principles for self and others. In our community, each member cares for and supports each other. In addition, Chapel High School adopted a weekly syllabus to help students advance and enrich their best possible behaviors and habits of mind.

Chapel High School offers a rigorous academic curriculum affording degrees in Brazilian, American and the IB diplomas. A wide range of clubs, activities, and avid sports programs offers opportunities for all students to meet different interests and learning styles. These programs provide avenues for student engagement and growth beyond the classroom.

Autonomy, self-reflection, balance, and personal development are the goals for each of our students.

It is our hope that parents and students alike read, understand, and partner with us to ensure each student’s success in this coming year at Chapel School.

Sincerely,

High School Leadership Team

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Guiding Statements Philosophy of Chapel School Chapel School is a Catholic, value-centered international school. We bring together students and staff from many countries and religions with respect for all. Our diverse student body thrives in the three-fold curriculum we offer American, Brazilian, and International Baccalaureate. Our curricular structure and pedagogical approach are especially geared to prepare learners for universities and life in the United States, Brazil, and the world beyond.

To achieve this, we have developed rigorous, multidimensional curricula and provide a variety of activities that support the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of our students. Additionally, we invest heavily in professional development and support teachers and staff so they are able and confident in promoting learner success. We work collaboratively and foster an environment that is positive, always assuming good intentions.

Chapel believes that beyond striving for academic excellence, parents, administrators, teachers, students, and staff should come together to reach out and enable others to grow to their full potential as well. We believe in shared humanity and see each and every person as unique and valuable. Stakeholders are called upon to make a personal contribution to the building of a more just and peaceful world. We are committed to education that instills social responsibility, ethical behavior and respect for all beliefs.

At Chapel School, we take on the challenge to prepare young men and women so they are both willing and able to make the difficult choices that can diminish social inequity and promote world peace. Concerned with moral leadership, we hold as our vital role, the development of knowledgeable and critical minds which value humanity.

Chapel School Motto “Faith in Education”

Chapel School Shared Mission Statement “In a caring and academically challenging environment, Chapel provides an American-style education to an international student body. Through Christian values, students learn to make informed decisions, to own responsibility for personal actions and community needs, and to respect life and cultural diversity.”

Chapel School Shared Vision Statement “Engage. Challenge. Support. Care. Prepare students for life.”

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Chapel’s Definition of Learning Learning is a unique and lifelong process sparked by the interests, curiosities, interactions, and experiences of the individual. It builds on previous knowledge and leads to making meaningful connections. It is the process of understanding and acquiring knowledge, skills, and dispositions as well as being able to apply them to different settings and contexts. It involves learner development as a whole addressing social, emotional, cognitive, and physical dimensions. Learning has a higher purpose to positively impact society.

Chapel’s Definition of Internationalism Chapel School is an accepting and inclusive environment that respects and embraces cultural uniqueness and diversity. We seek to create an open-minded community while making connections among different perspectives, beliefs, and nationalities to promote a sustainable future in all its dimensions.

Child Protection and Wellbeing at Chapel School Policy Statement Chapel School believes that because children can be vulnerable to different forms of abuse, great care must be taken in ensuring that all our students are protected and advocated for. To guide us in this most important mission we refer to international recommendations from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children as well as Brazilian laws stated in the Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente. At Chapel school, all adults are responsible for not only protecting all children enrolled but also working towards their ultimate wellbeing. To do this, we will take all measures necessary.

Foundational Beliefs Our core child protection beliefs are based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) These beliefs are rooted in the natural rights of the child and include: • all adults are responsible for preventing abuse, • children cannot consent to abuse, and • children have a right to agency and to voice their opinion.

The guiding principles of Child Protection and Wellbeing at Chapel School The duty to protect and advocate for children takes precedence over all other duties. We will spare no efforts in order to keep children safe both at school and elsewhere. This includes

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working with all children that may be at risk or has been affected, ensuring the continuity of education delivery, and providing support services, always taking actions that are truly in the best interest of the child. We will take into account the child’s wishes, whenever possible in making decisions. We also recognize that the ultimate decision lies with parents and/or guardians and will work with them closely unless to do so might jeopardize the welfare of a child. When needed we will work across agencies and go beyond institutional boundaries to protect and advocate for the wellbeing of children.

Procedures for all Adults to Ensure the Safety and Wellbeing of our Students The safety and wellbeing of our students are paramount and so we would like to remind our community of some important procedures that must be followed on our campus. Please know that these procedures are in accordance with both international and local child protection guidelines and are meant to assure an environment where students can feel safe. We kindly ask that you follow our procedures and also make sure that any staff you authorize to come on campus, follow them as well.

Designated Adult Visitor Bathrooms: There are designated bathrooms for parents/adult visitors on our campus. These are located in the outside covered area next to the auditorium, behind the mural. Please observe that all adults who are not Chapel School employees must use those restrooms in the covered area and no other. The bathrooms in the gymnasium are only for students’ use since children and teenagers change clothes for sports there.

Watching sports practices and games: Only parents and authorized family members may remain in the sports facilities areas and/or watch practices and games. All others, including family employees, must remain with their vehicles.

Approaching Students and Others on our Campus: Adults must be respectful and non-threatening when approaching any child or adult on our campus. All issues and/or concerns that arise here with any child other than your own must be taken respectfully to a supervising adult and/or school administration immediately so we may handle it swiftly and appropriately.

Driving and Parking on Campus: At Chapel, we are blessed to have an ample drop-off and pick up area for our community.

Together we can keep these times safe and smooth for all. Upon entering our gates, please stay calm and pay close attention to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Never use your cell phone

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while driving and always stay within the 10 kilometers per hour speed limit. Be considerate of others, park only in designated areas and drop your children off in the correct sections.

Always follow the directions from our helpful security personnel.

Emergency Evacuation/Drills Fire drills are held periodically. Since oral instructions may be necessary, students are required to maintain silence during drills and follow the directions of staff members. Red exit arrows are visible throughout the school indicating the nearest exit. Students should proceed quickly and quietly to the field, and stay in their class groups so that teachers may take attendance.

Religious Education Chapel School is a Catholic educational institution. The school provides a program in religious education and offers a selection of courses emphasizing values, moral principles, and decision-making skills. The program introduces the student to the study of Biblical history, comparative religions, ethics, social issues, peace studies, and Catholic Christian beliefs.

Students are required to earn a passing grade in religion classes to graduate from Chapel.

The school recognizes that not all students are Catholic and respect the religious convictions of each individual student. The same respect is expected from all students in relation to Chapel Catholic liturgical celebrations. Throughout the year, students are expected to attend masses and liturgical celebrations, and although active participation is not required, reverence is expected.

IB learner profile Chapel School embraces the IB Learner profile inside and outside of the classroom. It is our goal to nourish these traits in our students in order for them to become responsible members of the global community.

Inquirers We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry, and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

Knowledgeable We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

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Thinkers We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Principled We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Open-minded We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

Caring We show empathy, compassion, and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

Risk-takers We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Balanced We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives intellectual, physical, and emotional to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

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Reflective We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development

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School Governance History Chapel was founded in 1947 by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate to serve the English-speaking Catholics of São Paulo. Traditionally, the school has always welcomed children of all denominations. In 1962 the present facility was completed and occupied. From an initial student body of 23 children, the enrollment has gradually increased to around 670.

Board of Directors Chapel School is a nonprofit proprietary school of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The school is governed by a Board of Governors, made up of representatives from the school community, Oblates of Mary Immaculate, and their representatives. Members of the board are appointed by the Provincial of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in conjunction with his Council.

Parent-Teacher Association The school is assisted by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Periodically, students are asked to support various PTA activities. Parents and teachers are encouraged to volunteer through PTA and attend all events during the school year.

Pedagogical Roles The Brazilian Director guarantees that all Brazilian educational laws and requirements are followed throughout the school.

The High School Principal is responsible for both curricular and extracurricular activities.

The principal promotes constant reflection about the curriculum, and supervises, evaluates, and fosters the development of teaching staff in order to guarantee the best learning experiences and environment for all students in high school.

The Dean of Students supports students in the pursuit of positive behavior and adherence to the school code of conduct. The dean works in partnership with students, parents, and teachers whenever a student needs help to identify and develop appropriate behavior.

The Middle Years Counselor works closely with students, teachers, and parents to support any emotional and/or learning needs. The counselor works on the identification of the best strategies to promote emotional comfort and/or learning development.

The High School and College Counselor works closely with students, teachers, and parents to support any emotional and/or learning needs. The counselor works on the identification of the best strategies to promote emotional comfort and/or learning

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development; and also promotes reflections and provides information about career and professional choices, as well as orientation about the best fit in colleges from 9th grade and beyond.

The High School Office Secretary assists the high school Principal in the daily routine; the secretary manages the requests of students, parents, and teachers, and serves as a liaison between students and the principal.

The College Counselor Assistant supports all activities related to the counseling department.

The High School Assistant controls students’ attendance, tardies, and early dismissals; the assistant also supports the High School Office in its regular maintenance needs; assists teachers during the preparation of laboratories.

The Registrar organizes and controls students' personal and academic data, generating student reports, and coordinating with the counselors.

Affiliation & Accreditation The school is affiliated with the National Catholic Education Association, the Association of American Schools in Brazil, the College Board, the Association of American Schools in South America, the International Baccalaureate Organization, and the International Association of College Admission Counseling. The school is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), in the United States and by the Brazilian Ministry of Education through the Secretaria Estadual de Educação do Estado de São Paulo.

Organization The school is divided into three sections as follows. The Early Childhood Education Center-ECEC, which has Pre-I, Pre-2, and Kindergarten; the Elementary School, which encompasses 1st through 6th grades, and the High School which consists of grades 7th through 12th. Chapel’s grades 1st through 9th correspond to the nine years of the Brazilian “Ensino Fundamental” while grades 10th through 12th are equivalent to the “Ensino Médio.”

Each of the three school sections has its principal and general office facilities.

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School Facilities And Services Libraries Each school division has a library staffed by a professionally-trained and experienced librarian. Libraries are available for student use during and after school. Special orientation sessions are provided by a staff of professionals. The libraries contain over 37,000 books as well as online research platforms, Chromebooks, and other resources to support student learning.

Meals Included in student fees is the cost of a balanced hot lunch served in the school cafeteria each school day. Special dietary needs as prescribed by a doctor will be attended to upon written request to the Nutritionist.

Health Services Chapel employs two full-time registered nurses who are on campus from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on regular school days. Medical records, required of each student at the time of admission, are kept in the nurse’s office. Parents are required to provide relevant medical information about their child to the high school office and to the school nurse. The office is located on the ground floor in the main corridor near the Elementary School Office. In the event of an accident or illness, the nurse will administer the appropriate first-aid and contact the parents if further attention is required.

Parents are immediately notified of an emergency. In case the parent is not located, the school will notify the listed emergency contact. For this reason, parents are expected to provide Chapel with updated emergency and medical information.

Lost And Found Objects found on campus or on school buses/vans should be given to one of the security guards or secretaries. They will be kept in the lost and found until the end of the semester when they will be donated. The lost and found trunks are outside the High School Office and students should look for lost items. Items that were left in the gym or locker rooms will be kept in the P.E. Office. The school will make every effort to help students locate their lost items, but it is ultimately the student’s responsibility. Remember to clearly mark all clothing and belongings with the last name to facilitate their return, keep your belongings in your lockers, and avoid bringing valuable items to school.

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Transportation (Bus Service) The school can help parents arrange private bus/van transportation services that cover different areas. The service is hired directly by parents and is supervised by the school.

Transportation For School Sponsored Events The following school bus/van regulations are currently in effect: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Students must bring their original ID. No student will be able to board a bus for a school event without ID. Students are under the direct supervision of bus drivers, monitors, and teachers riding the bus.

Students should respect the bus driver at all times.

Students are not allowed to get off at unscheduled stops. No exceptions will be made.

Written authorization is needed when students go to an event with the school and will leave with a parent or other authorized person.

If there is an incident or vehicle breakdown, students must remain on the bus unless directed to do otherwise by the driver.

While students are on the bus, all school rules and policies are in effect.

In addition, students are expected to follow the normal rules of safety, courtesy, and respect.

These include, but are not limited to, the following: ● ● ● ●

No throwing objects out of the bus; Keeping all parts of their bodies inside the bus; Staying in their seats until they get off the bus; Respecting the property of the bus company. Parents will be held responsible for student-caused damage;

Violations of rules will result in disciplinary action, which may include suspension.

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High School Community Relations Student code of conduct Preface We expect each student to consistently behave in accordance with Chapel’s guiding statements. The school seeks to help students reach their full potential intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally. We fully support our student body in becoming responsible individuals and caring citizens. The school is a community of students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other staff members all working together to fulfill this purpose.

Faith in education Students are expected to recognize and value the importance of education. Therefore they should demonstrate engagement in their learning process. This can be visible through: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

A continuous desire for learning Embracing academic challenges Use of all school resources to support learning Resilience to overcome learning difficulties Use of feedback provided by teachers Completion of all academic tasks Careful use of school materials and resources (books, texts, electronic devices, etc.)

Punctuality

Christian values Chapel follows and teaches Christian principles, which make us a caring community.

Students are expected to support our community. This can be visible through: ● ● ● ● ●

Understanding and respecting others’ needs, feelings and opinions Kindness in manners and communication with everyone in school Welcoming and supporting new members of our community Spontaneously offering to help whenever needed Reflecting and becoming concerned with underserved communities

Internationalism Being an international school is much more than welcoming and respecting different cultural backgrounds. It is, most importantly, to embrace all kinds of diversity. An internationally-minded student:

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● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Respects other cultures Is culturally sensitive Makes an effort to communicate in different languages Respects everyone’s accents and/or linguistic challenges Helps others to develop their linguistic skills Is open and willing to learn from other cultures Engages in sustainable practices Is inclusive and respectful of all kinds of differences and orientations

Personal responsibility Responsibility is a key component of autonomy. In order to be prepared for life, students need to understand the consequences of their choices and actions. It is important that they take control of their learning through the development of awareness of their strengths and areas for improvement.

We encourage students to take advantage of mistakes as opportunities for growth by actively listening to feedback and redirecting.

Students demonstrate responsibility when: ● ●

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they understand that mistakes are opportunities for growth and discovery, rather than symptoms of failure they take responsibility for their mistakes, reflect on them, recognize the learning derived from the experience, and consciously accept the consequences of their actions they learn from peers’ mistakes as well as their own they comply with school rules they interact with peers and adults respectfully they follow teacher guidance they communicate disagreement politely they always respect copyright laws they always listen to the ideas of others and collaborate they appropriately manage the use of their materials and electronic devices

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High School Rules and Procedures High School Dress Code: The High School uniform assures that all students are dressed appropriately for school, and make daily routines easier for everyone.

Tops - Only the models at Chapel Store

Bottoms - Pants in good repair

Chapel uniform polo shirt, V-neck or t-shirt Chapel uniform baseball type shirt Chapel uniform zipper sweatshirt Chapel sports hoodie Chapel sports warm-up jacket Chapel PE T-shirts in navy blue or white Solid navy blue, black, grey or white sweatshirts that have no brand name showing

Pants in good repair - no rips or tears Chapel uniform bermuda shorts Chapel sports warm-up pants Chapel uniform sweatpants

Solid navy blue heavy coats/heavy jackets

Shoes

PE

Can be any color. We strongly recommend comfortable shoes that provide good protection and support such as tennis shoes.

Chapel PE T-shirts navy blue or white Chapel PE shorts Chapel PE leggings Tennis shoes

Dress Code For Casual Days Proper school attire is the responsibility of parents, students, and all staff. The general appearance shall be neat, clean, and appropriate for school attendance. Revealing clothing, ragged style of dress, and flip-flops are not allowed. In the case of conflicting opinions on any of these matters, the principal has final authority. Casual days fall on the last Friday of every month according to the school calendar and on these days students do not have to wear the school uniform but must comply with the dress code standards for casual day described below

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Dress Code Standards for Casual Day: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

T-shirts, button-down shirts, and polo shirts are allowed. T-shirts, shirts, and polos must cover the stomach when students raise their hands above their heads.

Spaghetti straps and tank tops are not allowed.

Blouses and tops cannot be low cut. The cut of the blouse can be no more than one palm (fingers touching each other) below the collarbone.

Clothing with symbols or slogans that are vulgar or insulting or have ads promoting the use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products is not allowed.

Jeans are allowed; however, they CANNOT be ripped or torn.

Skirts and shorts must be a maximum of one palm (fingers touching each other) above the knee at the most.

No leggings are allowed Flip-flops, (both leather and plastic), are not allowed at school. Sandals must have a heel strap.

Pajama bottoms are not allowed.

Underwear cannot be showing.

Dress Code Violation/Non-compliance Students that are not in the dress code will be referred to the Dean of Students and will be asked to contact their parents for a change of clothes.

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1st time - students will be assigned 1 lunchtime DC-discipline center.

2nd time - students will be assigned 2 lunchtimes DC-discipline centers.

3rd time - students will be assigned lunchtime discipline DC-center for a week.

Safety And Respect For Property Skateboards and bicycles are not permitted on campus except in the case of students who use them for transportation to and from school. However, these may not be used on campus during school hours.

Any student willfully or carelessly defacing or destroying the property of the school is required to pay for the replacement or repair, and, in the case of vandalism, will be subject to disciplinary action.

Disciplinary Action Disciplinary action may be determined by a school administrator or designee for violation of any rule, expressed or implied in this document. Disciplinary action will typically begin with problem-solving conversations and progress through escalating consequences in the order indicated below. Serious infractions, especially those that disrupt the learning environment or

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jeopardize the safety and/or wellbeing of others, may result in immediate and severe consequences.

Disciplinary action will include, but is not limited to, the following: ● ● ● ● ● ●

Individual student and/or parent conference with the teacher, dean, and administrator Lunchtime Discipline Center (DC) 20-minute sessions In-school suspension Suspension from participation in and/or attending extra-curricular activities At-home suspension Mandatory transfer

In all cases (except for Discipline Center assignments), parents will be informed of their child’s infractions and the disciplinary action taken, in the hope that school and home may work together to achieve a positive effect. Due process is followed in all discipline cases.

A letter recording the disciplinary infraction (suspension or academic dishonesty) will be placed in the student's permanent file until he/she graduates. In grades 9-12, once a student accrues 3 such disciplinary letters, the school is obligated to communicate to other educational institutions.

Students who repeatedly receive behavioral disciplinary action will be placed on a behavior plan. In cases where all efforts have been made by the school and there is no improvement in behavior, mandatory student transfer may be recommended to the Superintendent. The mandatory transfer requires approval by the Board of Governors.

Behaviors Subject to Suspension or Mandatory Transfer ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Being sent out of class 5 times in a semester Willful, major damage to school property (vandalism) Flagrant disrespect/challenging authority Academic dishonesty and cheating (see Academic Integrity) Fighting Horseplay Leaving school premises without permission or with an unauthorized person Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at school or any school-sponsored event Smoking Possession of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, drugs or alcohol on school property or school-sponsored event Possession or use of dangerous or threatening weapons whether or not the weapons are actually capable of inflicting harm Possession or use of fireworks, firecrackers, explosives or other dangerous/flammable substances Bullying and harassment of any kind Public conduct that is scandalous to the reputation of the school

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Repeated violation of school rules Serious disregard of another’s rights Reckless driving on campus Driving on campus without a valid license and/or without the school's permission Stealing Truancy Tampering with fire-fighting equipment Pranks, shaving of heads Any other offense that is not specifically listed and is considered by the administration to warrant suspension or mandatory transfer.

Behavior Plan Students who have been sent out of class 2 times will be automatically put on a behavior plan. Additionally, students involved in serious or recurring behavior incidents may be put on a behavior plan at the Dean of Students and Administration’s discretion.

For each student put on a behavior plan, the Dean of Students will request weekly feedback from all of the student’s teachers. This feedback will be processed with the student and sent home to parents. Students will help come up with a concrete plan for behavior improvement.

After 3 weeks, based on faculty feedback and student meetings, a student may be removed from the behavior plan. While on the behavior plan, the student is also placed on probation.

If after 3 weeks there is not sufficient evidence of behavior improvement, a student may be kept on a behavior plan for another 3-week period. Parents will be called in for a meeting with the Dean of Students and students will continue on probation during the following grading period.

Displays of Affection Being overly affectionate in school and at school events creates an environment that is not conducive to concentration and learning; therefore, students should refrain from inappropriate, intimate behaviors on campus or at school-related events and activities.

Students are expected to show good taste and conduct themselves respectfully at all times.

Inappropriate public displays of affection will not be allowed. This behavior will result in a parent meeting and possible suspension if inappropriate behavior continues. The expression of feelings of affection toward others is a personal matter between two consenting individuals. Therefore, good taste, discretion, and respect for others is the guideline for appropriate behavior. For example: -

Holding hands is appropriate Prolonged hugging is inappropriate Intimate contact is inappropriate

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Substance Abuse Policy Chapel has a strict policy of absolutely no tolerance for substance abuse. A student shall not possess, buy, sell, use, transmit, apply, or be under the influence1 of any illegal substance and/or alcohol. This rule is absolute, and is in effect during the entire school year and applies to every area of the campus, school buses, any school-related/sponsored function, trips, or events on or off-campus.

School staff and/or chaperones will not permit a student to enter the school, or a school-sponsored event, if the student is or appears to be under the influence of alcohol or any unlawful chemical substance. If in doubt, the student’s parents will be called to pick up the student.

All cases of substance abuse will be referred to the Honors and Student Behavior Committee of the Governing Board for disciplinary action, which may include suspension or expulsion.

The school wishes to make it clear that it is not responsible for activities at “class parties” or other events, which are privately-sponsored. The responsibility for these lies entirely on the hosting families. If parents have any questions about whether an event is sponsored by the school, they are encouraged to contact the appropriate administrator.

In all matters concerning alcohol or drug use, possession, or trafficking, the school complies fully with Brazilian Law.

Tobacco / E-cigarettes Smoking of any kind is not permitted at school or at school-sponsored activities. If a student is caught smoking his/her parents will be called. The first offense is a parent conference and in-school suspension. Subsequent smoking on school grounds will result in out-of-school suspension.

Academic information An international school is a place that values diversity. Recognizing, valuing, and learning from various cultures and beliefs is a unique opportunity to increase the understanding of the world we live in. However, our community professes the Catholic faith and promotes its main rituals and celebrations.

Applicants are considered on the basis of their previous academic records, results of aptitude and achievement tests, teacher recommendations, and knowledge of the English language.

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“Under the Influence” is defined as manifesting signs of chemical use or misuses such as staggering, reddened eyes, an odor of chemicals, unusual nervousness, restlessness, falling asleep in class, memory loss, abusive language, or any other behavior not normal for the particular student.

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Students will not be admitted if they do not possess adequate knowledge of the English language or if the school cannot meet their academic needs.

Students in Grades 4 through Grade 12 should not be more than one and a half years below grade level in reading or math and should demonstrate the ability to understand and express themselves in English.

Once the applicant's school records, recommendations, and test results have been received, analyzed, and approved, priority will be given to students who demonstrate the highest potential for Chapel's programs.

In some cases, parents must agree to provide private tutoring until language and/or academic deficiencies are reduced.

Scholarship and Fees Parents (or companies) must pay student fees at regularly determined intervals. Those desiring scholarship aids should apply for assistance in writing to the respective principal, by November 1st and May 1st for the subsequent academic semesters. Scholarships are granted on a semester, not a yearly basis. Scholarship aid is based on financial need and adequate scholastic performance. Available funds are limited.

There are scholarships available, if a need is present, for other school events such as service-learning trips and Sports Tournaments. Please see the high school secretary for the appropriate form for requesting financial assistance.

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Programs Of Study American Program In adherence to graduation requirements in the United States, students must earn 24 credits in grades 9-12 to complete the American program. Each semester is worth 0.5 credits, and each year is worth 1 credit. The distribution of credits required in each subject is listed in the table below: English

4

World Languages

2

Social Studies

3

Physical Education

1.75

Mathematics

3

Religion

2

Science

3

Electives

5

To earn credit for a class, a student must achieve at least a “D-” each semester. Students receiving an “F” for any semester may need to repeat the class in order to meet credit requirements. Attendance of 85% of the minimum 180 school days is also required to earn credit for the course.

In the case of transfer students, exemption from certain graduation requirements may be made by the Principal or designate providing the following are met: ●

There is no reasonable opportunity for a transfer student to meet the credit and/ or course requirements for graduation.

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There is reasonable verification from the former school that the student would have graduated had the student remained in the former school.

Course Offerings 7th Grade Required Year-Long Courses English 7 Integrated Math 7 Integrated Science 7 Physical Education Portuguese 7 Religion: Hebrew Scripture (**) Social Studies 7

Semester Long Courses Art Drama 7 Health Education Music

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8th Grade Required Year-Long Courses

Semester Long Courses

English 8 Integrated Math 8 Integrated Science 8 Physical Education Portuguese 8 Religion: Christian Scripture (**) Social Studies 8 Humanities 8 (*)

Art Computer Literacy Drama 8 Music

9th Grade Required

Electives

English 9 Integrated Math 9 Integrated Science 9 Physical Education Portuguese 9 Religion: Church History (**) Brazilian History and Geography Current Events (*) Integrated Art 9

Art Computer Science Graphic Design 101 French I Spanish I or Spanish Advanced

10th Grade Required English 10 Integrated Math 10 Integrated Science 10 Physical Education Portuguese 10 Religion: Morality (**) Brazilian History Brazilian Geography Comparative Governments US History

Electives Art Computer Science Electronics and Automation Graphic Design 101 French II Spanish II or Spanish Advanced

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11th Grade Course Offerings Subject

High Level

Standard Level

IB English Language and Literature

X

X

IB Portuguese Language and Literature

X

X

IB Spanish Language and Literature

X

X

IB Portuguese Language B

X

X

IB French Language B

X

X

IB Spanish Language B

X

X

IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

X

X

IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations

X

X

IB Physics

X

X

IB Chemistry

X

X

IB Biology

X

X

IB History

X

X

IB Geography

X

X

IB Economics

X

X

IB Brazilian Social Studies

-

X

IB Art

X

X

IB World Religions (**)

-

X

IB Theory of Knowledge

IB Requirement

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12th Grade Course Offerings Subject

High Level

Standard Level

IB English Language and Literature

X

X

IB Portuguese Language and Literature

X

X

IB Spanish Language and Literature

X

X

IB Portuguese Language B

X

X

IB French Language B

X

X

IB Spanish Language B

X

X

IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

X

X

IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations

X

X

IB Physics

X

X

IB Chemistry

X

X

IB Biology

X

X

IB History

X

X

IB Geography

X

X

IB Economics

X

X

IB Brazilian Social Studies

-

X

IB Art

X

X

IB World Religions (**)

-

X

IB Theory of Knowledge

IB Requirement

(*) These classes will be offered to students who are not in the Brazilian Program. (**) Religion classes are a Chapel requirement, so all students must attend them for graduating.

All 11th and 12th-grade students are required to take a total of three semesters of Theory of Knowledge (T.O.K).

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Brazilian Program Chapel has been recognized as a Brazilian school since 1983 and is authorized to grant a Brazilian diploma, accept students transferring from Brazilian schools, and/or provide for the transfer of students to a Brazilian school. The Brazilian Program is composed of three parts: Ensino Infantil (Pre II - Kinder), Ensino Fundamental (1° a 9° ano) and Ensino Médio (1ª a 3ª série). At the conclusion of both: Ensino Fundamental and Ensino Médio the students are granted a certificate. Enrollment in the Brazilian Program of Studies is mandatory for students born in South America and MERCOSUL countries.

Ensino Fundamental Graduation Requirements Students are required to take Portuguese, English, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religion, History, Geography, Art, and Music. The following courses are offered as electives: Computer Science, French, Spanish.

Ensino Médio Graduation Requirements Students are required to take Portuguese, English, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religion, Brazilian History, Brazilian Geography, Philosophy, and Art. The following courses are offered as electives: Computer Science, Graphic Design 101, Electronic Automation, French, Spanish, and Economics.

Recuperaçāo Students who receive an “F” for the semester’s average have to take a "recuperação" exam to attempt to elevate their grades before the beginning of the following semester. In the first semester of the school year, students can take “recuperação” in as many subjects as needed. In the second semester of the school year, students can take “recuperação” exams in up to 3 subjects. If a student has an F in 4 or more subjects in the second semester, they are automatically retained in the same grade and must pass all exams in order to progress to the next grade level.

In case they do not achieve the minimum passing grade in up to the second-semester exams, they may be evaluated by the Conselho de Classe which is an academic review committee. The Conselho de Classe will evaluate the student’s results and make a decision about the student’s progression.

Students in the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grades that fail up to 2 subjects after going through the “recuperação” process (exams and Conselho de Classe analysis) will have to take these as extra subjects the following year. Students who fail 3 or more subjects after recuperação will be retained in that grade.

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Students in the 12th grade that fail any subject after taking the "recuperação" exam will be evaluated by the Conselho de Classe and may need to be retained in that grade.

International Baccalaureate Program Chapel offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program to 11th and 12th-grade students. Receipt of the IB Diploma facilitates entrance into universities throughout the world.

In addition, many colleges and universities in the United States offer advanced standing based on average to above-average achievement in Higher Level courses. IB certificates are awarded for successful completion of examinations in individual courses. Diplomas are reserved for those who successfully complete the full IB program. All students at Chapel are expected to maintain good grades and to demonstrate high motivation. For more information about the IB program and specific course offerings at Chapel, contact the IB Coordinator.

IB Diploma Requirements The complete IB Diploma program involves taking one subject from each one of the six areas of knowledge:

Group 1 Language and Literature (Language A)

Group 2 Language Acquisition (Language B)

Group 3 Individuals and Societies

Group 4 Sciences

Group 5 Mathematics

Group 6 The Arts* *you may substitute another course from Group 1-5

Candidates must take three courses at the “Higher Level” and three at the “Standard Level.”

This accommodates the IB philosophy that every student excels at different subjects.

Students can thus choose to take the HL subjects in which they excel and/or are the most interested.

Diploma candidates must also complete the IB CORE requirements: ●

3 semesters of Theory of Knowledge (TOK),

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submit an Extended Essay (EE) for external assessment, and complete the Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) program.

IB scores are composed of a variety of internally assessed works as well as externally assessed exams. Candidates receive scores from 1 (poor) to 7 (excellent). The Diploma is awarded if a total of 24 points is achieved in all six IB subject areas, and TOK, EE and CAS requirements are met. Consult with the IB Coordinator if you have any questions regarding IB requirements.

Subjects Offered at Chapel School Group 1 Language and Literature (Language A) ●

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English (HL or SL) Portuguese (HL or SL) ● Spanish (HL or SL)

Group 2 Language Acquisition (Language B) ●

●

French (HL or SL) Portuguese (HL or SL) ● Spanish (HL or SL)

Group 3 Individuals and Societies

Group 4 Sciences

●

Geography (HL or SL) ● History (HL or SL) ● Economics (HL or SL) ● Brazilian Social Studies (SL) ● World Religions (SL)

Biology (HL or SL) ● Chemistry (HL or SL) ● Physics (HL or SL)

Group 5 Mathematics

Group 6 The Arts*

● Analysis and Approaches (HL or SL) ● Applications and Interpretations (HL or SL)

●

●

Visual Arts (HL or SL)

*you may substitute another course from Group 1-5

Parent / Student Contract For The IB Program At Chapel School In order to comply with IB standards and regulations and to promote and abide by the IB Learner Profile, Chapel School is requiring all students who are choosing to earn an IB Diploma or certificate to observe the following criteria:

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1. Deadlines: All student work must be turned in on time. This means at the beginning of the class for which the assignment is due. A student calendar of major IB assignments will be made available during the first month of each semester to enable students to gauge how to manage time. In addition, the student will forfeit the right to take an IB examination if any work is incomplete or deemed not one’s own.

2. CAS (Creativity/Activity/Service): Each student in the full IB Diploma Program must complete 144 hours (48 hours in each component) by the end of the first semester of senior year. (This corresponds to 3hs each week for the three semesters, one hour for each component). Each student will be supported and monitored by the CAS Coordinator throughout the duration of the program. Additionally, they will have a CAS Advisor as of the second semester of the Program. Students will meet with the CAS Coordinator regularly for advice and portfolio reflection work and written signed documents for activities outside Chapel. Written signed documents must be authenticated on company letterhead with phone numbers and legitimate signatures when hours are completed outside of school and will be verified by the Chapel CAS Coordinator. No less than forty-eight hours will be required for each semester. The CAS Coordinator will provide a progress report to each student and their family every quarter.

3. Course requirement: Students must meet the minimum internal course requirements to sit for an IB exam. Prepaid IB exam subjects will not be refunded if requirements are not met.

4. TOK (Theory of Knowledge): All students are required to take this class for three semesters. It is a study in the ways we learn, the basis of knowledge, and how we know what we know. The course examines all school disciplines and analyzes learning while questioning everything.

5. Extended Essay: This major research paper (up to 4000 words), asks students to pose a question about a significant issue and research possible solutions. The paper will begin in the first semester of junior year. Each student is provided with a teacher advisor to help plan, assist, and ultimately sign off on the authenticity of all work. The student must meet with the advisor to ensure that the student is taking the work seriously and to answer any questions. The Extended Essay Coordinator will provide a progress report to each student and their family every semester.

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Social-emotional Development Curriculum At Chapel, the social-emotional curriculum is just as important as academics. There are social-emotional components and direct instructional steps school-wide, as outlined in the table below: ECEC Program

Pre I Pre II

Elementary K

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

High School 5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

Responsive Classroom Program Caring and Sharing Weekly Lessons CARES Weekly Lesson CARES for Life Weekly Lesson Career Exploration

Advisory Program Weekly Meetings

IB Flextime

CAS Program

In high school, social-emotional skills are developed in the Advisory Program, in the IB CAS Program, and in IB as a whole.

Advisory Program: The Advisory Program (grades 7-12) is a weekly break in the academic routine of students to reflect on their lives, ideas, and feelings, as well as those of others. It is a time to consider personal actions, community needs, and cultural diversity carefully and also time devoted to developing strong and meaningful connections to peers and teachers, self-awareness, self-management, autonomy, and empathy. Through active listening and empathetic responses, students and teachers develop a stronger sense of community.

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CAS program: The CAS Program is part of the core structure of the IB program in the 11th and 12th grades and is a key element of Chapel's social-emotional curriculum. All its elements are aligned with the goal of helping students develop abilities and responsibilities that are not limited to academic success, but rather connected to life and experiences beyond the classroom walls.

Developing a stronger sense of self, caring, autonomy, and creativity are at the basis of this experiential learning component of our curriculum. Chapel students are invited to put into practice values, skills, and behaviors that they have learned and practiced since Pre-I through Chapel's character education curriculum. Students identify the needs of the community and the global challenges they personally care the most about (e.g. sustainable development, human rights, etc.) to address them through personal projects. They also engage in various extracurricular activities that prioritize creativity, activity, and community service.

IB Flex Time: Through IB Flex Time, the high school counselor and IB Coordinators (IB Coordinator, EE Coordinator, and CAS Coordinator) guide and support students in the development of skills necessary for success in the IB Program.

Education for Sustainable Development Program: Aligned to our guiding statements and values, and extending the interdisciplinary learning that takes place in the classroom, Chapel’s Education for Sustainable Development Program is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. A key component of this transdisciplinary program is an annual trip to explore, observe, reflect and engage in activities that support the curricular contents addressed in each grade.

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High School Assessment Policy Assessment is a central component of the teaching and learning process. It must be a continuous and meaningful process that fosters student discovery and understanding of their own learning development. This includes not only academic achievements but also behavior and attitudes. Thus, assessments take a variety of forms.

Chapel’s assessments will be: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

considerate of diverse learning styles used to drive classroom instruction ongoing appropriate to content easy to understand and communicated to stakeholders variable and reliable valid criterion referenced used to provide formative and summative feedback to improve student learning used to set individualized learning goals

Purpose and Scope of Assessments: ●

Assessment is the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information to assist teachers in making decisions about the progress of students’ learning.

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Assessments are opportunities for students to realize their strengths and areas for improvement.

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Assessment should provide evidence of student performance relative to learning outcomes as described in Chapel’s curriculum.

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Classroom assessment should include self-assessment, formative and summative assessments, and should be used to provide students with feedback that supports and enhances their learning experience.

Types of Assessments: Self-assessments are an important tool to help students develop awareness about their level of mastery in a specific area of knowledge and autonomy in relation to future actions and planning.

Formative assessments are checking points before the end of a learning cycle and can take multiple forms. They should be a part of the daily classroom routine as a means of monitoring student progress and providing ongoing feedback to students, while also assisting teachers in redefining their teaching strategies.

These formative assessments should:

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Help students identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need work before the end of a learning cycle.

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Guide students’ development and help them establish their individual learning goals.

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Help faculty identify where students are struggling and address problems immediately.

Formative assessments should include diagnostic assessments, homework checks, questioning, teacher observation of student work, discussion, brief informal oral/written tests, bell work, exit slips, Checks for Understanding (CFUs), etc.

Summative assessments evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark. Summative assessments should take place at the end of a learning cycle and should be based on the expectations laid down by the subject department for the learning area and or grade level.

For each subject, the summative assessment tasks should include a range of appropriate activities. These may include examinations, tests, projects, oral presentations, written reports, demonstrations, performances, investigations, practical work, and creative writing.

External Assessments are an important component of assessment procedures. Data generated is used to identify our students' level of proficiency in relation to international norms. It is also a way to collect unbiased information since all assessments are standardized.

Frequency of Assessment Assessment is an ongoing process.

Teachers are expected to: ●

Offer, for each unit of study, more formative assessments than summative ones.

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Enter dispositions grades quarterly, following the adopted HS Dispositions Rubric.

Homework, Group Work and Retakes ●

Homework can best be used to preview, practice, or reinforce material that is individually assessed during class time.

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Homework should support student success with in-class assessments.

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Homework must, therefore, not be for a grade, but completion should be monitored through dispositions and reported accordingly to the HS adopted Dispositions Rubric on Plus Portals.

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Group work is an important aspect of the learning process and fosters real-life situations, however, students must be assessed individually for group work.

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Retakes are not allowed, unless the student has an excused absence or a parent

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note justifying the absence.

Grading System Assessment Categories for Grading Purposes ●

Assessment categories will be set by departments, upon approval by the High School Principal, and will be related to overarching knowledge and skills, not assessment types.

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Final Exams ○

For grades 10 - 12 final exams will be IB-style exams in order to help students develop stamina and skills for external summative exams.

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For grades 7 - 9 summative evidence of learning should be collected preferably through interdisciplinary projects or performance assessment.

Assessment Categories for Approaches to Learning Approaches to learning are the skills students demonstrate in relation to their learning process. It is the combination of behavior and habits of mind that might help to improve the learning or diminishing it. The five skills teachers assess together with students are: ● ● ● ● ●

Communication skills Social skills Self-management skills Research skills Thinking skills

Calculation of Final Grades Course grades at the end of each semester are used to calculate the GPA or Grade Point Average, for the U.S. diploma, where credit is awarded at the conclusion of each semester.

Course grades for the Brazilian diploma are calculated at the end of each year and reflect the average of the two semesters.

Grading period At the beginning of the school year, a calendar with all grading period dates is publicized. At each grading period, teachers provide several opportunities for students to demonstrate learning and development and receive feedback. For each formal assessment the teacher inputs at least one grade on Plus Portals.

Students receive feedback on coursework aligned with a numerical scale from 0 to 7. The language descriptors guide teachers in communicating with students about what constitutes

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“excellent” or “satisfactory” performance on a given task.

Course grades are the result of a weighted average of assessment tasks, which are communicated on a traditional letter grade scale. These letter grades are used to calculate a Grade Point Average (GPA), which is communicated on the American high school transcript.

Grade

A+

Grade Points equivalent

4.3

A

A-

B+

B

B-

C+

C

C-

D+

D

D-

F

4.0

3.7

3.3

3.0

2.7

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.3

1.0

0.7

0.0

Feedback on Class Assignments Chapel employs a seven-point scale, rather than percentages, to evaluate student work on individual assignments. The scale is aligned with the International Baccalaureate diploma program and is a better reflection of our standards-based curriculum. The table below shows the language descriptors for each number on the seven-point scale. The goal is that all students will earn a final grade of a C+ or above (equivalent to a 4) in every course, which would indicate adequate preparation for the IB. Quality of Work

Grade

Excellent

7

Very good

6

Good

5

Satisfactory

4

Basic

3

Emerging

2

Below minimum expectations

1

No Learning Evident

0

Progress Reports Reporting on assessment is about communicating what students know, understand, and can do. It describes the progress of the students’ learning, identifies areas for growth, and contributes to the efficacy of the program.

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Parents receive 4 reports during the school year: ● 2 Progress reports at the middle of each semester ● 2 report cards at the end of each semester

Academic Deadline Policy All student work must be turned in on time. This means at the beginning of the class for which the assignment is due. In addition to maintaining firm expectations that academic deadlines will be met, these procedures are meant to guarantee that students engage with the meaningful tasks assigned by their teachers.

When a student fails to complete an assignment on time: ●

A teacher will record a minimum score in the work habits category and the assignment will be entered as “Missing” in the system.

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A teacher has two options for recording missing work in academic grade categories: ○

“Missing” indicates the student has not submitted the assignment and the teacher is working with the student to collect evidence relative to the learning objective, considering the late work deadlines listed below.

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“Exempt” indicates the teacher does not require evidence of learning from the student for that specific assignment. This category may only be used when the need for a different assignment for one student or a group of students is justified. (This assignment will not be registered as a missing assignment in the PlusPortals report).

Work will receive full credit when handed in on the due date.

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Late work:

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1 day calendar day late

marked 1 point below the initial score

2-3 calendar days late

marked 2 points below the initial score

4-5 calendar days late

marked 3 points below the initial score

6 or more calendar days late

Will no longer receive a mark.

No missing assignments will be accepted after 5 days of the due date, at which time the teacher will record a grade of zero for the assignment.

This means the teacher has not received any evidence of learning for that specific assignment.

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All assignments must be turned in 3 days prior to the marking period to receive any credit.

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Teachers work continuously with students, parents, and administrators to address patterns of late or missing assignments as soon as the patterns are apparent.

American And Brazilian National Anthem Every Friday, at 8 a.m. after the second bell rings the Brazilian National Anthem will play school-wide. At this time students raise the Brazilian flag on the blacktop and face the field.

When the anthem plays all students and adults on campus should, stand at attention, and face the flag. If you are transitioning buildings, walking, or talking when the anthem begins to play, you should stop, remain in silence, or join in singing. Latecomers will not enter the classroom until after the anthem is completed. There should be no disturbance while the anthem plays.

Additionally, every last Friday of the month the American National Anthem will be played right after the Brazilian National Anthem.

Student Resources Libraries Each school division operates a library staffed by a professionally-trained and experienced librarian. Libraries are available for student use during and after school. Special orientation sessions are provided by the staff. Our libraries contain over 37,000 books, supplemented by

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online research platforms. The High school library is also where devices such as Chromebooks, Ipads, and other resources to support student learning may be checked out.

Checked out books and Materials Students are responsible for replacing or paying for lost and damaged books and resources checked out in their name. Overdue items are charged a fine of R$ 0,50 per item per day (a fine charged per item will not exceed R$ 50,00).

Circulation of Textbooks The circulation of textbooks is controlled through the library system.

Textbooks to be used in courses are to be checked out at the beginning of the semester or year and returned at the end of the course.

When students check out textbooks they become responsible for: ● ● ● ●

Keeping the books in good condition; Not writing on the books since they are reusable; Returning the exact same textbook they took out at the beginning of the year at the end of the course the book is used on; Replacing or paying for lost and damaged books checked out in their name.

Library Databases Students have access to the following databases through the school’s intranet homepage: Destiny: This is Chapel’s Library database where students can search our inventory for books and their availability for checking out.

EBSCO Explora Secondary: Where students in grades 7th-9th will find reliable information on a variety of topics. It allows keyword searching or topics browsing by category to find informational texts, primary sources, multimedia, and more. This platform provides full-text articles in HTML or PDF format, thousands of images, videos, and tools to translate, annotate, cite, listen to, print, save, email, and share content.

EBSCO Academic Search Premier: For 10th-12th grade students and gives access to the highest-quality content available in academic journals, scholarly articles, photographic files, reports, primary source documents,

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among others. Chapel students can create a personal account on EBSCO to keep track of the material used for their academic research” QuestiaSchool.com: A premier academic research database recommended by the IB that provides access to the best and most up-to-date research materials for science, languages, social sciences, mathematics, and more. With QuestiaSchool, you can save books you have read, create citations, and bibliographies with a few clicks.

Technological resources Students are given access to several technological devices to be used in support of the activities in the classroom. Portable devices that are booked by teachers and may be checked out by students at the High School Library and include: ● ● ●

Laptops Chromebooks Ipads

Students are responsible for replacing or paying for any device checked out by them that is damaged or lost.

Headphones/earphones Students are encouraged to bring their own headphones that can be used with school devices. However, the library has headphones available to be checked out by students that must be returned at the end of the school day.

Library Desktops The High School Library has 10 Desktops available for students, to be used during lunch, before, and after school. Teachers may book these computers for use during class.

High School Computer Lab High School students may use the computer lab, located in Room 31, when booked by the teacher for class time, before or after school as long as supervised by school staff.

Makerspace Chapel offers students a well-equipped makerspace with tools and materials to allow students to create projects for classes or to further their own personal creative projects.

The makerspace offers the following: ● Laser cutter

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● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Cutting plotter 3D printer 3D pens Sewing Machine Tools and power tools Prototyping boards Robotics kits Electronics materials

Students may use the makerspace during classes when booked by the teacher or before or after school, as long as they are supervised by school staff.

Online systems Exam.net One of the platforms available for assessments. Students can be monitored while working so that the experience of doing an individual timed assessment can be maintained even when working from home.

The teachers will usually require that students be connected on Zoom while taking the exam, so they can be monitored.

Google Classroom Google Classroom is the central hub teachers use to post guiding videos or texts, school assignments and homework, and to communicate with students.

Google Classroom makes teaching more productive and meaningful by streamlining assignments, boosting collaboration, and fostering two-way communication. Educators can create classes, distribute assignments, send feedback, and see everything in one place.

Google Classroom also seamlessly integrates with other Google tools, as Google Docs and Drive.

Parents don’t have direct access to Google Classroom but are given the option to receive weekly or daily updates on tasks and announcements when their children first join High School.

The easiest way to follow your child’s assignments on Google Classroom is by checking the Google calendar connected to the Classroom account, which you can do at any time.

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Managebac In grades 11 and 12, IB students use Managebac to help them organize the Extended Essay and CAS components of their program. Students receive the login and password when they first join the IB program in grade 11. During the IB DP program, students, teachers, and advisors use Managebac to upload essays and record interviews and reflections. At the end of the senior year, teachers and advisors use Managebac to upload and submit Internal Assessments to the IB system. (https://www.managebac.com/about)

Turnitin Academic honesty is crucial for students in all grades and especially for students in the IB program. Turnitin is a system that analyzes essays and compares it to all resources available online, including those previously developed by Chapel students since it also uses Chapel’s accounts to check originality. Turnitin generates a report of originality for each essay submitted. It points out the occurrence of plagiarism and also identifies each of the sources used by the student. (https://www.turnitin.com/)

Zoom Zoom is the main tool used by HS teachers and students for live distance lessons. It offers an online classroom environment where students and teachers can interact through video conferencing and chat, share presentations, screens or use a whiteboard, and also work in smaller groups under the supervision of the teacher. (https://zoom.us/education)

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Student Support System We understand that Chapel offers a challenging curriculum that covers the requirements for three different programs: American, Brazilian, and the International Baccalaureate (IB). At the same time, we are an “IB for all” school, which means all 11th and 12th grade classes are IB level classes. We do so because we believe every student, when offered opportunities, resources, and support can achieve success.

We also understand that many aspects can impact academic results positively or negatively.

That said, we offer a Student Support System designed to help those who need to overcome both academic and/or behavioral challenges.

Behavior is monitored by all adults at school and it is expected that students comply with school rules and adult guidance at school activities on and off-campus. Academic development is monitored constantly by teachers; additionally every grading period student academic results and behavior are carefully reviewed by a support team and then the support system may be triggered.

Starting at the first grading period, students who fall short of school expectations (see figure 1 below) will be placed on an academic or behavioral support plan (see figure 2), which will include setting an academic and/or behavioral goal to be achieved by the beginning of the next grading period.

Falling Short of Academic Expectations ● A grade below C- in any subject

● 5 or more tardies in the grading period

● Scoring below grade level in standardized assessments (MAP, WrAP, Cesgranrio)

● 3 or more unexcused absences in the grading period ● Being sent out of any school activity

● Missing major assignments ● Missing Extended Essay or CAS deadlines

Falling Short of Behavioral Expectations

environment (classes, library, gym, etc.) ● Violations of the student code of conduct

Figure 1 - Academic Performance and Behaviors that indicate the need for a support plan

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Academic Support May Include ●

Behavioral Support May Include

Goal setting - student-driven, with

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Goal settings - student-driven

evidence

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Being on a behavior plan

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Attending after school Support Labs aft

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Writing reflection essays

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Building a study schedule

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Meeting with Dean of students +

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Meeting with the teacher during break/lunch to discuss work

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advisor + teacher(s) of subject(s) ●

Etc.

Meeting with a counselor/IB Coordinator (for 11th and 12th grades) + advisor + teacher(s) of the subject(s) Figure 2 - Types of Support Offered

There are two different levels of support to accommodate students’ needs.

Level 1 (academic and behavior) Students are placed at this level when they perform below C- in only one subject or have one behavioral incident.

If students do not meet their academic or behavioral goals by the following grading period, they will remain under the same support level. However, if the student performs below C- (3 in 7th grade) in more than one subject or has more than one behavioral incident he/she will be moved to Support system level 2.

If a student has a second behavioral incident in one semester he/she will be moved to level 2 immediately regardless of the grading period frame.

Level 2 (academic and behavior) Student Support System level 2 requires a formal meeting with parents, teachers, counselor, dean of students, and the student.

Furthermore, only in even quarters (second and fourth), probation will be a part of the level 2 Support System. Students at this level will be restricted from extracurricular activities outside Chapel’s campus (probation). A student will leave probation and resume all extracurricular privileges on the following grading period as long as they have met their academic and/or behavioral goals.

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Students are placed at this level when they perform below C- (3 in 7th grade) in more than one subject or have repeated behavioral incidents.

If students do not meet their academic or behavioral goals by the following grading period, they will remain under support.

Level 3 (behavior) Should a student be sent out of class five times during a semester, an in-school suspension will follow and a disciplinary letter will be placed in the student’s file.

Note: Behavioral incidents stack even if they happen in different grading periods and will trigger a Level 2 of the Support System.

Flowchart of Academic Support

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Flowchart of Behavior Support

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Counseling Services Chapel's Counseling Program supports students, parents, and teachers in their roles, providing direct assistance to students in three aspects of their lives: academic, social-emotional, and career goals. There are two full-time counselors in the High School: one Middle Years Counselor for 7th and 8th grades and one High School and College Counselor for 9th through 12th grade.

Social Support Students have a wide range of personal needs. Although clinical work is not part of the school counselor's role, counselors’ offices provide a safe and confidential atmosphere for students to express their concerns and feelings.

A word on confidentiality: The work of a counselor is confidential in nature and in most instances does not need to be shared with administration. There are, however, some situations where confidentiality must be broken for the safety of our students. Some of these are: ● ● ● ●

If a student is in danger of hurting him/herself or others If a student is being hurt by someone else If a student reports that another student is being hurt or is hurting himself or herself Matters that breach laws

Academic Support: Counselors work closely with teachers to help identify students who might need support in achieving their full potential. This includes the development of learning plans, the development of differentiated strategies to be adopted inside the classroom, or referring students to outside specialists.

Support Labs See the section on support labs under “extracurricular activities”.

Parent Support: The preteen and teen years are a period of intense, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. It can be a time of confusion and upheaval for families and therefore Chapel counselors are also available to provide support to parents for guidance in such matters.

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adult life. Therefore, Chapel School provides expert guidance in a process involving careful thought, discussion, planning, and action.

The College Counseling program at Chapel aims to guide every student in the process of applying to colleges around the world. Students participate in college fairs, meetings with university representatives as well as family and individual meetings with the counselor. All students take the PSAT in 10th and 11th grades in preparation for the standardized tests required by many colleges in the United States. The College Counseling team provides all the necessary support and information students need to be successful in their transition into higher education.

In each grade, students will be supported and expected to work on different aspects of their career and college exploration. These are outlined below:

9th grade -

Attend a group college meeting to discuss opportunities and requirements in different countries Participate in university visits to Chapel.

Explore personal interests through academics, electives, extracurricular activities, and outside of school.

Maintain a strong academic record to keep options open.

10th grade -

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Attend a group college meeting to discuss opportunities and requirements in different countries Participate in university visits and University Fairs at Chapel School.

Continue to explore personal interests through academics, electives, extracurricular activities, and outside of school. Make sure time commitment reflects personal interest.

Maintain a strong academic record to keep options open.

Take a screening test to better understand how personal interests and skills can translate into areas of study. (optional) Pre-registration meeting to decide on IB Diploma classes which also explores students’ academic interests.

Take the PSAT exam at Chapel School.

Participate in Advisory activities related to college and career counseling

11th grade -

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Attend a group college meeting to discuss opportunities and requirements in different countries Participate in university visits and University Fairs at Chapel School.

Continue to explore personal interests through academics, electives, extracurricular activities, and outside of school. Make sure time commitment reflects personal interest.

Maintain a strong academic record to keep options open.

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Meet with the college counselor individually and with parents to plan the application process.

Take the PSAT exam at Chapel School.

Participate in Advisory activities related to college and career counseling Complete testing for college admissions.

Fill out College Questionnaires to reflect on High School experience.

Create and submit a preliminary list of universities.

Organize visits to colleges and universities of interest.

Write a Personal Statement and start to work on supplemental essays over vacation.

Participate in IB Flextime activities that support their college application strategy.

12th grade -

Meet with counselor often to align final application strategies Request letters of recommendation Finish writing college application essays and materials Share essays with counselor and English teachers for feedback Fill out applications Finalize all testing Follow class application calendar deadlines established by the school.

Participate in IB Flextime activities that support their college application strategy

Transcripts Transcripts should be requested to the Guidance Secretary. Transcripts will be automatically issued at the end of the students’ academic cycle at Chapel school. Although students and parents may request a transcript/report card at any time to see progress, when an official transcript is requested for transfer or university, Chapel will send the transcript directly to the educational institution of choice. Chapel will not send any documentation to travel agencies and private consultants. Chapel will process a request for transcripts within 7 days of the request.

Recommendation Letter Requests Students may need recommendation letters throughout their academic career at Chapel to apply to different summer programs, school transfers, etc. Letters of recommendation should be requested through the guidance secretary by students via email at least 7 days prior to the deadline by which students need them. Chapel School will only deliver recommendation letters directly to institutions through electronic platforms, email, or mail. Recommendation letters are confidential and will not be delivered to students or family members.

Chapel has a system in place for students to request recommendation letters for colleges and universities. Students in their senior year will adhere to the school’s process and deadlines to make these requests. Letters will only be written for students who have completed their Junior Year Questionnaire.

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Extracurricular Activities Chapel seeks to develop students’ intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social-emotional potential to the fullest. To support students in becoming responsible individuals and citizens, Chapel offers a wide range of after school opportunities to pursue these goals. These opportunities include exploring new areas of knowledge, developing new skills and/or abilities, verifying their real interests, experiencing creativity and leadership roles, and improving their mental and physical well being.

Chapel offers a wide range of extracurricular programs that meet regularly throughout the school year. These include clubs, sports, and after school academic support activities. All students who meet minimum academic and behavior requirements are encouraged to participate in clubs and sports.

Clubs and sports require regular attendance and active participation. Therefore, Chapel recommends that students enroll in no more than three extracurricular activities, in order to participate meaningfully in each activity they undertake and to keep a focus on academic responsibilities.

Clubs Clubs can be founded by teachers or students, but all clubs are under adult supervision.

It is expected that students assume leadership in these groups, but all actions must be guided, approved, and supervised by the adult advisor.

The main goal of activities led by club members is to provide opportunities for students to explore varied interests beyond subjects taught in regular classes.

Each semester the school will publish a schedule of extra-curricular activities open to high school students. The school will then hold a club rush to introduce the different activities offered and encourage student enrollment.

Club sponsors (faculty) will develop guidelines and expectations for club membership.

However, all club activities must follow the “High school parent-student handbook” and the guidelines presented in this section.

Some clubs are created and developed by Chapel community members, e.g.

STUCO-Student Council, while others are related to other organizations and follow their main guidelines such as MUN-Model United Nations, NHS-National Honor Society.

Clubs can be implemented according to the official announcement to be released at the beginning of each semester.

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Each club must have a mission statement as well as clear guidelines, expectations, procedures for enrollment, and maintenance of membership.

In order to be considered a club member, and receive a participation certificate students must follow the Student Code of Conduct, adhere to the club rules and expectations, attend a minimum number of meetings established by each club organization.

Depending on each club’s rules, students may participate in activities as a visitor.

Attendance will be controlled in all club activities.

Sports Chapel is part of the São Paulo High School League, offering interscholastic competition in a variety of sports throughout the year. The first semester, Chapel offers boys and girls teams for soccer and basketball and cheerleading. In the second semester, boys and girls will compete in volleyball, futsal (indoor soccer), softball, and cheerleading. Both semesters, the sports seasons consist of league games with neighboring schools, and a culminating tournament with other schools from South America at NR2, near Campos, do Jordão.

Sports leagues and competitions are split into Junior Varsity and Varsity divisions, with students under the age of 15 at the time of the tournament competing in the former, and older students competing in the latter.

Each team has two 90 minute practices every week during the season, and a League Schedule is included in the Student Agenda with dates and times of interscholastic competitions.

All students are welcome to attend practices, but participation in games and tournaments is by invitation of the coaches, based on levels of commitment and ability to make positive contributions to the team.

All students attending sports activities must respect both the High School Student Code of Conduct and The Sports Code of Conduct.

Support Labs Students can also benefit from an academic support system. At least once a week, teachers from the core courses (Sciences, Math, English, Portuguese) are available at different times to guide individualized studies, help with homework or project questions, or revise content explored during classes.

Students can attend these programs whenever needed. However, it is expected that students below C- grade should look for support until academic results increase and surpass this grade.

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Honor Societies National Junior Honor Society Chapel maintains a chapter of the U.S. based National Junior Honor Society. Students who consistently demonstrate high academic achievement, service, leadership, and character are considered for membership. To be eligible for the National Junior Honor Society (grades 7-9), a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2. Rising 7th graders need to have only 3s and 4s on their ES report to be eligible. Under the High School Principal’s approval, the rules of the selection process will be published according to the school calendar.

National Honor Society Chapel maintains a chapter of the U.S. based National Honor Society. Students who consistently demonstrate high academic achievement, service, leadership, and character are considered for membership. To be eligible for the National Honor Society (grades 10-12), a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3.

Student Council STUCO is a club organized by students for students, with the help of two teacher advisors.

The club is responsible for representing the student's voice, with members willing to promote school spirit through engaging activities. Officers are elected by their peers but in order to run for election, students must meet the specified requirements for conduct established by the STUCO constitution. Together, STUCO comes up with ideas that will engage and entertain the school community.

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High School Procedures Arrival and Departure From School Parents are responsible for bringing students to Chapel on time each morning and for ensuring that students are picked up at the end of the day. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp and students must be in their seats by that time. School gates will be closed according to the schedule below:

Morning (modified during the pandemic) Gates open at 6:30 a.m. for student drop off Gates close at 8:15 a.m. - all vehicles must leave campus

Afternoon (modified during the pandemic) 3:10 p.m. student pick up (regular school day dismissal) Gates open for students pick up at 2:30 p.m. for parents, and at 2:50 p.m. for drivers (hallways remain closed) Gates close at 3:40 p.m. - all vehicles must leave campus 4:30 p.m. student pick up (after school activities/ dismissal) Gates open at 4:15 p.m. for student pick up Gates close at 4:45 p.m. - all vehicles must leave campus (exceptions made on game days) 6:30 p.m. student pick up (high school teams practice/ dismissal) Gates open at 5:45 p.m for student pick up Gates close at 6:45 p.m. - all vehicles must leave campus (exceptions made on game days)

Early Dismissal Days (modified during the pandemic) (when students are dismissed at noon) Gates will open at 11:30 a.m.

Hallways will open at 11:55 a.m.

Gates close at 12:30 p.m. - all vehicles must leave campus

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Restricted areas for students For the welfare of all, students are prohibited from entering the following areas: ● ●

the road at the rear of the school the parking lot except when arriving to or departing from school

Gate Security In order to control the presence of visitors on campus, security personnel maintain the gates closed. Chapel families are issued stickers, which should be displayed on the driver’s side of the front window. All cars without these stickers must obtain a pass, which will be returned to the guard upon leaving the campus. Parental cooperation is greatly appreciated. All visitors to campus must sign in and are issued an identifying ID/badge.

Vehicles on Campus Chapel School security personnel reserve the right to stop and inspect any vehicle that enters school grounds.

Driving to school is a privilege and students who wish to dive onto campus must ● ● ●

Be at least 18 years old possess a valid Brazilian driver’s license Complete the authorization form with the secretary to the superintendent.

Personal Security Guards Personal bodyguards are not allowed on school grounds. They may remain outside the school gates during school hours. Personal body-guards that intend to accompany a class during a field trip are required to inform the school to obtain permission prior to departure.

Visitors Student guests and alumni are allowed to visit only during lunch and must receive prior permission from the High School Office. If a prospective student who has already taken the entrance exam would like to visit, an appointment should be scheduled through the Counseling Department. Student guests and alumni are not allowed during semester exams.

Student guests and alumni with permission to enter campus can stay in the reception before and after lunch waiting to visit with their friends, but they are not allowed in the classroom.

The School’s objective is to prevent any distraction to student learning.

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Use Of School Facilities Outside Of School Hours Only students participating in supervised school activities, acting as spectators in a league game, or under the direct supervision of a parent, may stay on campus on the weekends, holidays, or after school. Student use of facilities at any time must receive prior administrative approval. No visitors can come in after hours.

Attendance In order to receive credit on a Chapel school transcript for any subject, a student must be in attendance at least 75% of all the days that the class meets during the academic year.

Students are expected to attend school regularly and punctually to support school routines and healthy study habits. Students are expected to arrive at school and be in the classroom ready to learn by 8:00 a.m.

Students arriving at school after 8:00 a.m. must go to the attendance office or high school office to obtain a tardy pass. This pass must be presented to the teacher upon entering the classroom. The teacher will redirect the student to the office in case he or she does not have a pass (repeat I believe).

Families should closely observe the school calendar to plan to take trips only on non-instructional days.

Excused absences Parents are requested to notify the attendance office and the high school office via email in advance of their son or daughter missing school Student absences will be excused in the following circumstances, upon the submission of supporting documentation: ● ● ● ● ●

illness, verified absences required for official documents. a call to represent one’s country in athletic competition legal proceedings death in the family

Unexcused absences Travel for leisure and/or other purposes other than stated above.

Please note that even for unexcused absences, we expect parents to contact the school with information about the absence. Only after this will the school accept the making up of the work missed. However, the unexcused absence will not be removed from the student’s record. Direct personal communication with teachers before and after any absence is vital to making up missed work and is the responsibility of the student.

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Annual Courses

Periods A, B, C, D E, F, G that meet everyday E, F, G that meet every other day

Semester Courses

Maximum number of absences 25 per year 50 per year 25 per year

Periods A, B, C, D E, F, G that meet everyday E, F, G that meet every other day

Maximum number of absences 13 per semester 25 per semester 13 per semester

Truancy Students are considered truant if they are absent from school or any class during the school day without parental or school permission. Students deemed truant from school will be subject to disciplinary action, which will include in-school suspension and a letter in the student’s file.

Group or Class Absences Students involved in “group” or entire class absences that are not school-sponsored are subject to disciplinary action. This may include the loss of privileges, or other measures to compensate for lost school time.

Final Exams If a student is absent from an exam due to illness, the school will determine the best way to make up for the exam/s missed and there will be no extra cost. Any student who is absent during a final exam must present a doctor’s note in order to make-up for exams.

Absences not due to illness during final exams are strongly discouraged. If a parent believes it is necessary for a student to be absent for other reasons during this time, a fee will be charged for each make-up exam. Students who arrive late for a final exam will need to enter the classroom silently and orderly to sit for that exam. No extra time will be conceded in such cases.

Punctuality All students are expected to follow his/her schedule punctually and be in their assigned seats or areas before the second bell rings for every class. A pattern of tardiness is detrimental to student learning and will prompt consequences as well as meetings with parents, teachers, and administration.

Procedures and Consequences for Tardiness ● ●

Students arriving at school after the second bell must obtain a pass from the attendance office and present it to the teacher before entering.

If a student is late to any other period throughout the day, they will enter the classroom and the teacher will log the tardiness in the system.

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Every 3rd tardy (for any period in the day, including the first period) students will be assigned to the Discipline Center (DC) for a period of 20 minutes, to be served during the beginning of lunch.

Passes Students who wish to leave class to visit the nurse or the library must have a valid pass from the teacher.

Bell Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Period

Wednesday

Period

Time

Time

A/C

08:00

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09:40

A/C

08:00

−

09:30

BREAK

09:40

−

10:00

BREAK

09:30

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09:50

B/D

10:00

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11:40

ADVISORY

09:50

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10:20

E

11:45

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12:35

B/D

10:25

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11:55

LUNCH

12:35

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01:20

E

12:00

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12:45

F

01:25

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02:15

LUNCH

12:45

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01:30

G

02:20

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03:10

F

01:35

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02:20

G

02:25

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03:10

Half-Day Schedule Period

Day 1 / Day 2

A/C

08:00

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09:00

BREAK

09:00

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09:15

B/D

09:15

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10:15

E

10:20

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10:50

F

10:55

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11:25

G

11:30

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Cafeteria A balanced hot lunch is served daily in the school cafeteria every school day. Special dietary needs can be accommodated upon written request to the school nutritionist.

Lockers Each Chapel student is assigned a locker by the High School Office to store school materials. ● ● ● ● ● ●

Lockers must be used to store a student's school materials Lockers must be kept locked at all times Students are responsible for the locker that is assigned to them Swapping lockers with another student is not permitted Fees are charged to repair damaged lockers Lockers are the property of the school and are subject to administrative search at any time

Although lockers are a student's responsibility throughout the school year, they are school property and are subject to inspection at any time. Any problems with lockers should be reported to the High School Office.

Procedures For Head Lice Although this condition is not uncommon among school-aged children, there are effective steps we can take to prevent proliferation. We have a detailed protocol for containment here at school and we ask for everyone’s careful attention at home too.

Protocol for containment for head lice/nits at school: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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For cases of head lice/nits, parents should inform the school nurse immediately, as soon as the case is diagnosed, for preventive measures to be applied; If the student has siblings in school, their heads will be checked by the nurse; All students in the same room as the student will also be checked by the nurse; If head lice/nits are detected at school, the parents will be notified by phone, by the nurse, and the student should immediately leave school and begin treatment; The student will stop by the nurse when he/she returns to school so he/she can return to the school environment.

Protocol for containment for head lice/nits at home: Watch for excessive scratching and check your child’s head daily. If you notice the presence of any lice or their egg nits, keep your child at home, consult your doctor about treatment, and inform the school.

During the period when lice and/or nits are evident, your child should also avoid playdates, participating in other group activities, and should not be sent to school.

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Treatment is most effective when repeated at least twice, with an interval of two days and students should only return to school or to group activities when they are completely clear of lice and/or nits.

High School Policies Technology Tools And Internet Use Cell phones/Mobile Devices Cell phones and electronic devices (such as music players, headphones, or electronic games) may be brought to school but may only be used at breaks, lunch, before and after school.

Unauthorized use in class will result in the device being confiscated by the teacher and delivered to the dean of students’ office. These items will be returned after school, following a conversation with the dean/principal.

In case of a second offense, the student will not be allowed to have his cell phone in school for a week. The device will be turned in to the dean of students at arrival and picked up at dismissal.

After a third offense, parents will be required to attend a meeting with the dean and the student.

Further offenses will have their penalties determined by the principal and dean of students.

Computer/Technology Use Chapel School provides computers, networks, and Internet access to support the educational mission of the school and to enhance the curriculum and learning opportunities for students and school staff. We believe that the resources available through the Internet are of significant value in the learning process and in preparing students for future success. At the same time, the unregulated availability of information and communication on the Internet requires that schools establish reasonable controls for lawful, efficient, and appropriate use of this technology.

Student use of school devices, networks, and Internet services beyond classroom assignments is a privilege and not a right. Students are required to comply with “Chapel’s computer and internet use policy”. Students who violate the policy may have their computer privileges revoked and may also be subject to further disciplinary and/or legal action.

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All Chapel School devices remain under the control, custody, and supervision of the school system. The system reserves the right to monitor all devices and Internet activity by students.

Students should have no expectation of privacy in their use of school devices and networks.

While reasonable precautions will be taken to supervise student use of the Internet. Chapel School cannot reasonably prevent all inappropriate use, including access to objectionable materials and communication with persons outside of the school, which is in violation of procedures and school rules. The school system is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information that students obtain through the Internet.

All students will be using school computers and Internet services as part of their regular curriculum and instruction. The student and their parent/guardian must sign and return the Computer/Internet Access Acknowledgement. The school will retain the signed acknowledgment.

The Superintendent, Technology Coordinator, and building Administrator/s shall be responsible for overseeing the implementation of this policy and the accompanying roles and for advising the Board of Governors of the need for any future amendments or revisions to the policy/rules. The Superintendent may develop additional administrative procedures/rules governing the day-to-day management and operations of Chapel School’s computer system as long as they are consistent with the Board’s policy/rules. The Superintendent may delegate specific responsibilities to building principals and others, as he/she deems appropriate.

A) Computer Use Is A Privilege, Not A Right Student use of the school’s computers beyond classroom use, networks and Internet services is a privilege, not a right. Unacceptable use/activity may result in suspension or cancellation of privileges as well as additional disciplinary and/or legal action.

The building principal shall have the final authority to decide whether a student’s privileges will be denied or revoked.

B) Acceptable Use Student access to the Chapel School computers, networks, and Internet services are provided for educational purposes and research consistent with Chapel’s educational mission, curriculum, and instructional goals.

The same rules and expectations govern student use of computers as apply to other student conduct and communications.

Students are further expected to comply with these rules and all specific instructions from the teacher or other supervisor when accessing Chapel’s computers, networks, and Internet services.

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C) Prohibited Use The user is responsible for his/her actions and activities involving Chapel School’s computers, networks, and Internet services and for his/her computer files, passwords, and accounts. Examples of unacceptable uses that are expressly prohibited include but are not limited to the following: 1. Accessing/Transmitting Inappropriate Materials- Accessing, submitting, posting, publishing, forwarding, downloading, scanning, printing, or displaying materials that are defamatory, abusive, obscene, vulgar, sexually explicit, sexually suggestive, threatening, discriminatory, harassing and/or illegal; 2. Illegal Activities- Using Chapel School’s computers, networks and Internet services for any illegal activity or activity that violates other Board policies, procedures and/or school rules; such as encouraging the use of tobacco, alcohol or controlled substances; 3. Violating Copyrights- Copying or downloading copyrighted materials without the owner’s permission; 4. Plagiarism- Representing as one’s own work any materials obtained on the Internet (such as term papers, articles, etc.). When Internet sources are used in student work, the author, publisher, and Web site must be appropriately identified using MLA,(or APA, or ABNT) Guidelines as appropriate; 5. Copying Software- Copying or downloading software without the express authorization of the system administrator; 6. Non-School-Related-Uses- Using Chapel School’s computers, networks, and Internet services for non-school-related purposes such as private financial gain, commercial, advertising or solicitation purposes, or any other personal use; 7. Misuse of Password/Unauthorized Access- Sharing passwords, using other users’ passwords without permission and/or accessing other users’ accounts; forging or attempting to forge electronic mail messages; 8. Malicious Use/Vandalism- Any malicious use, disruption or harm to Chapel’s computers, networks, and Internet services, including hacking activities and creating/uploading of computer viruses; 9. Unauthorized Access to Social Media- Accessing social media without specific authorization from the teacher, supervisor, or administrator.

D) No Expectation of Privacy Chapel School retains control, custody, and supervision of all computers, networks and Internet services owned or leased by Chapel School. Chapel School reserves the right to monitor all computer and Internet activity by students. Students have no expectations of privacy in their use of school computers, including email and stored files.

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E) Compensation For Losses, Costs And/Or Damages The student and/or the student’s parent/guardian shall be responsible for compensating Chapel School for any losses, costs, or damages incurred by Chapel School and related to violations of this policy and/or these rules, including investigation of violations.

F) Chapel School Assumes No Responsibility For Unauthorized Charges, Costs Or Illegal Use Chapel School assumes no responsibility for any unauthorized charges made by students including but not limited to credit card charges, long-distance telephone charges, equipment and line costs, or for any illegal use of its computers such as copyright violations.

G) Student Security A student shall not reveal his/her or any other student/classmates’ full name, address, or telephone number on the Internet. Students should never meet people they have contacted through the Internet without parental permission. Students should inform their supervisor if they access information or messages that are dangerous, inappropriate, or make them uncomfortable in any way.

H) System Security The security of Chapel School’s computers, networks, and Internet services is a high priority.

Any user who identifies a security problem must notify the teacher, supervisor, or system administrator. The user shall not demonstrate the problem to others. Any user who attempts or causes a breach of system security shall have his/her privileges revoked and may be subject to additional disciplinary and/or legal action.

I) Consequences Of Violations Minimum: Loss of computer privileges for a defined period.

Maximum: Suspension; an exceptional serious violation, mandatory transfer from the school.

Parental Permission Required Students and their parents/guardians are required to sign and return the Computer/Internet Access Acknowledgement Form (see Appendix A) before being allowed to use school computers beyond classroom use.

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Academic Honesty “Academic integrity is a guiding principle in education and a choice to act in a responsible way whereby others can have trust in us as individuals. It is the foundation for ethical decision-making and behavior in the production of legitimate, authentic, and honest scholarly work. (...) . Expectations should be clearly communicated and modeled at an age-appropriate level so that all IB students understand: ● ● ● ●

their responsibility for producing authentic and genuine individual and group work how to correctly attribute sources, acknowledging the work and ideas of others the responsible use of information technology and social media how to observe and adhere to ethical and honest practice during examinations” (Ibo.org. 2020, p.3)

Academic Honesty Philosophy Honesty is the representation of our truth without conscious bias. Chapel School holds this as a core value because it is the foundation of trust, and any community or society without honesty and trust cannot effectively support the wellbeing of all of its members.

To fit our students to be members of the academic community, Chapel School will define, model, and demonstrate the importance of Academic Integrity. Transparency, honesty, and rigor are the foundations of the academic community, which aim to further human endeavor, knowledge, and wisdom.

Academic Honesty Policy Among the purposes of Chapel School is scholarly and personal growth for all members of the school community. Such growth requires an atmosphere of honesty and trust. It is for this reason that the school strives to maintain an environment of mutual trust among its students and faculty, and will not tolerate academic dishonesty.

The IB Learner Profile requires that we as a school support our students to become: ●

Inquirers: acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research

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Knowledgeable: explore concepts, ideas and issues, acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines

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Principled: act with integrity and honesty, taking responsibility for their own actions

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Open-minded: accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view

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Risk-takers: brave and articulate in defending their beliefs

These qualities will be introduced, modeled and used throughout the school. Teachers will show how these apply to learning and student work when establishing skills and behaviours, so as to support good practice in the classroom, in homework and IB expectations at the examination level. These practices will also be clearly articulated in our Parent / Student Handbook and in the Staff Handbook.

Academic Honesty Policy statement Our Mission Statement places Christian Values at the centre of our school. Honesty is one of these and it extends to work submitted for assessment. All members of our community are aware that the school treats academic dishonesty as a very serious matter.

The academically honest student would not commit or attempt: ● Collusion (allowing another to see an examination paper); ●

Copying (obtaining information by looking at the answers on another student’s examination paper or copying any graded assignment);

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Cribbing (taking prohibited material into an examination);

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Plagiarism (passing off the work or ideas of another as one’s own without crediting the source);

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Sabotage (destroying the work of another);

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Substitution (taking an examination or writing a paper for someone else, or inducing another person to perform such acts)

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Theft (stealing an examination).

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Misrepresentation of evidence or written signed document for activities of any kind

Grades 7 & 8 The academically honest student recognizes and acknowledges: ●

dishonest practices

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help from parents, older students and friends

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direct quotations

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paraphrased sections of their work

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information taken from books, CD-ROMs and the Internet

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references materials in a bibliography

Grades 9 & 10 The academically honest student, formally recognizes and acknowledges: ●

what kind of external help is permissible by asking beforehand

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help from another person

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information taken from books, magazines, and electronic sources

Grades 11 & 12 The academically honest student, formally acknowledges help using an academically appropriate manner and style: ●

Documents source material

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Uses direct quotations appropriately

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Understands the concept of academic plagiarism

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Understands the consequences of academic honesty regarding both school-based work and external examinations and assessments

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Acknowledges explicitly and appropriately help provided by another person

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Follows all IB examination regulations.

Consequences The minimum penalty for any of the following examples is a zero for the assignment grade and a parent conference with the teacher involved and an administrator. A letter is placed in the student’s file until he/she graduates. ●

In grades 7 and 8, a letter indicating an incident of academic dishonesty is placed in the student’s file, for internal use only.

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In grades 9-12, a letter indicating an incident of academic dishonesty is placed in the student’s file until he/she graduates.

A second offense results in another parent conference, suspension, and may cause Chapel to report incident details to other schools upon transfer or graduation.

In the event of a third offense, the administration will review the case to determine a course of action that may include mandatory transfer. Additionally, once a student accrues 3

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incidents, the school will communicate those to any other educational institutions to which the student may transfer including college admission officers.

If a student receives any letter in his/her file documenting academic dishonesty or behavioral incident, he/she is no longer eligible for the National Junior Honor Society and the National Honor Society.

Acceptable use of internet policy All students will be using school computers and Internet services as part of their regular curriculum and instruction. Chapel School employs a four-part plan to project our students from the risks that can be associated with Internet use in school. These four parts include training for our staff; supervision of students using the internet; filtering system; and the policy on Student Computer and Internet use. Until this form is returned, student use of the school’s computers and internet will not be activated.

Probation for extracurricular activities policy Students are encouraged to engage in any extracurricular activities they are interested in.

There are two profiles of engagement in extracurricular activities: ●

Member - when the student regularly participates in all club activities and meets the requirements of the club/activity for participation;

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Visitor - when a student participates in only specific projects/activities with the Club but is not a full member;

Each after school club has its own regulations and requirements.

If students are placed in a Support System level 2, for academic and/or behavior issues, they will not be allowed to represent Chapel in any activity off-campus.

Students activate the Support System level 2: ●

whenever they accumulate more than one behavior issue within one semester;

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If they perform at “D+ level” or below in more than one subject within a grading period.

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Parent Handbook Acknowledgment I hereby acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree with the terms and conditions set out in Chapel’s High School Parent-Student Handbook 2021-2022 as well as with all the Policies it states, and with the “Student Code of Conduct”.

Signatures:

Student Name

Student signature:

Parent Name

Parent signature

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