Parent Student Handbook 2014 / 2015

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Dear PSI Parents: Welcome to our ‘new and improved’ Parent Student Handbook!

This publication is designed to help you understand how PSI operates. The parent section lays out the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the school day - from attendance to the cafeteria, from paying your fees to picking up your children.

The Primary and Secondary sections should give you a clear understanding of our expectations for student behaviour and addresses some procedures and guidelines that are unique to each division.

Please note that this is one of several publications available from PSI to help you understand our school. We hope you’ll visit our website (www.psi.kiev.ua) to read our Primary and Secondary Programme Guides, which give you complete overviews of our curriculum and assessment. Our website also contains back issues of our quarterly PSI Life Magazine and our weekly newsletters, both of which keep you in touch with the exciting ways that our students learn every day.

In the meantime, we hope that you find this handbook useful and that you are able to use it often to answer your questions about how PSI works. Of course, we encourage you to contact the School any time you have a question that’s not addressed here. We’re always happy to speak with you further.

Regards,

John Burns Director

Tatiana Lopukhin Primary Principal

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Patricia Puia Secondary Principal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION

I. What can you tell me about PSI?

CONTENTS

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General Guideleines

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A - What is the school’s philosophy?

- Vision - Objectives - Learner Profile

6-7 - Mission - IB Mission

B - Who is our community and how are we organised?

- Our Community - Governance - Leadership - PTA

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C - How does the school ensure that it’s always growing 9 -10 and improving?

- Accreditation - Strategic Planning - Facilities II. Who, how and when do I need to pay?

A - How do I pay my tuition fees?

- Tuition Fees Schedule - Late Entry and Early Withdrawal B - How do I pay for other services?

- Transportation - Books and Supplies Uniform - Student Travel Another School

III. How are the school day and school year organised?

IV. What other services does the school

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11 - 12 - Cafeteria - PE / Sports - Transferring to

A - How is the school day organised?

- Daily Schedule - Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs)

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B How do I find out what’s happening during the year?

- One Page School Calendar - Events Calendar

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C - How important is daily attendance?

- Policy - Minimising Absences - Absence Procedures - Guardianship

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A - How does my child get fed every day?

- Lunch - Separate Dishes

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provide?

- A-la-carte Pptions

- Sample Prices

B - What other services does the School provide?

- Library - Lost and Found - School Bus Transport - Technology V. How does the school Overview manage communications A - What strategies does the school use to communicate with parents? with me?

- Publications and Announcements - Veracross - Meetings with Teachers - SLCs

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B - What are the best ways for me to communicate with the School?

- Who’s Who chart - Written Communication at School - Procedure for parent concerns - Parent Conduct Policy

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C - How does PSI help me communicate with my child’s next school or university?

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VI. Who are the teachers and administrators who work with my child every day?

Who is our staff?

- Admin - Secondary Teachers

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VII. How does PSI make sure that students are safe and secure on campus?

A - How do drop off and pick up procedures work?

- Gate Access Security System - Street Speed - Traffic Movement / Flow - Front Gates / Road Crossing - General Parking - Longer Term / All Day Parking - Late Arrival to School - Early Departure from Campus - Leaving Campus (Primary) - Staying on Campus After Hours - After Hours Campus Use - Saturday Sports Classes - Saturday / Weekend Campus Use - Holiday Campus Use

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B - How does PSI work to ensure safety on campus?

- Safety Procedures - Student Visitors - Adult Visitors - Medical Care - Guardians

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- Primary Teachers - Learning Support

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I. How does the day work?

II How does the school celebrate and reward students?

Guidelines for Primary Students and Parents

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A - How does the school handle recess?

- Recess / Lunch Breaks - Recess and Weather

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B - How much time will my child get with specialist teachers?

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A - What do I need to know about parties and celebrations?

- Birthday Celebrations - Assemblies - End of year and holiday parties

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III What are the A - What is the School’s philosophy about student behavioural expectations discipline? for my child?

- Overview - Promoting positive behaviour - Clear and consistent expectations

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B - How are students encouraged to make good choices?

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C - How do teachers and administrators support students in 42 making good choices?

Section I: How important is daily attendance?

Section II: How are students encouraged to make good decisions?

Section III: How does the

D - What are the consequences for students who make poor choices?

- Level 1: Inappropriate choices - Level 2: Seriously or consistently inappropriate choices - Level 3: Special circumstances

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Guidelines for Secondary Students and Parents

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A - What are the rules and procedures for daily attendance?

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B - What happens if I arrive late to school?

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A - How does the School help students balance their rights and their responsibilities?

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B - What are the standards for student behaviour?

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C - What is the code of conduct?

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D - What steps does the School take when a student misbehaves?

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A - How does the School celebrate student work and

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School celebrate and reward success?

Appendix

success?

B - What awards does the School give?

- Semester - End of school year

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2015-2016 Calendar

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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

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SECTION I: WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT PSI? A. WHAT IS THE SCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY? The PSI Vision We strive to develop successful global citizens committed to taking positive action on behalf of their school, their community and their world.

Our vision is to create a happy, nurturing and stimulating environment. Students will fulfil their potential through inquiry, reflection and learning applied to the real world.

The PSI Mission Pechersk School International is a diverse and welcoming learning community, a place where we belong.

Teachers and parents work together in their shared commitment to enable students to apply their learning in real world contexts and contribute to the wider community.

PSI is an IB World School offering a challenging and integrated set of programmes that encourage achievement and a set of values based on the IB Learner Profile. Our teachers inspire students to be caring, principled, balanced, open-minded, knowledgeable and reflective learners who are inquirers, thinkers, communicators and risk-takers.

PSI also prepares students for global citizenship by emphasising intercultural understanding, participation in global issues and lifelong learning.

PSI Student Learning Objectives PSI learning objectives are measurable targets we wish to see our students attain. Students will: ●

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

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Develop beliefs and attitudes by being open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities, and evaluating a range of points of view.

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Formulate and clearly express opinions supported by evidence and a consideration of theoretical and practical issues from multiple perspectives.

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Achieve competency in English and a second or mother tongue language.

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Improve the lives of people in the local, national and global community by participating as compassionate and caring leaders committed to internationalism and service learning.

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Achieve predicted success in external IB examinations.

IB Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end, the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

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The IB Learner Profile As a fully authorised IB World School, Pechersk School International follows the philosophy and guidelines laid out by the International Baccalaureate, including its commitment to international education. The IB Learner Profile runs across all three IB programmes and, ‘is central to the definition of what it means to be internationally-minded’. (IB Learner Profile Booklet. March 2006).

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.

Thinkers

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse 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 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 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 recognise our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

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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B. WHO IS OUR COMMUNITY AND HOW ARE WE ORGANISED? Our Community Pechersk School International Kyiv (PSI) is a modern, comprehensive, co-educational day school serving students from nearly 40 countries between the ages of 3 and 18 years of age from Early Childhood through Grade 12. The name ‘Pechersk’ is taken from the area of Kyiv known historically as the city’s centre of learning, reflecting the discipline and integrity of the scholarship practiced at the famous Pecherska Lavra, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The School’s motto is ‘A Place Where We Belong.’

The School was started in 1995 by a group of parents from the diplomatic and business community, and is a not-for-profit entity. Enlisting the help of embassies, companies and individuals, parents opened the school with just 47 students. Since then, the school has grown to nearly 400 students. In August 2003, PSI moved to its current location at Viktora Zabily 7A, close to the centre of Kyiv on the right bank of the Dnipro River.

Our staff is made up of 67 teachers from ten different countries with the four largest national groupings represented by the USA (37%), Ukraine (22%), Canada (16%). and the UK (13%). All hold teaching degrees and many hold post-graduate degrees, including two doctorates.

Admission is determined by the age of the student, previous school reports, an admission screening procedure and the School’s ability to provide a suitable programme within class size limitations.

The average class size is 15 students for Secondary homerooms and 18 students for Primary homerooms, allowing for significant personal attention. Classes are capped at 20 students. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is available for non-native English speaking students to support their development as English language learners. The School has no special provision for children with significant learning disabilities, but does have one full-time Learning Resource (LR) teacher who offers support for students with mild special learning needs.

Governance Pechersk School International is a not-for-profit entity incorporated both outside the Ukraine and registered in the Ukraine. It is governed by a School Board consisting of twelve voting members plus three non-voting exofficio members who are appointed automatically each year: the Director of the school, a teacher representative elected by the professional staff of the school, and the President of the PTA. All voting Board members must be PSI parents. The PSI Board of Governors is responsible for the determination of the school’s policies, the approval of the school’s budget, setting the strategic priorities for the school and the appointment of the school’s Director.

School Leadership The leadership and administration of the school are the responsibility of the director, principals, coordinators and administrative managers. The director reports to the Board for the execution of Board policy; the efficient observance of regulations by all employees; the administration, supervision and coordination of the work of the school sections and programmes; and for all other educational and community activities connected to the School.

The administration and curricular teams handle the day-to-day operations and decision-making of the school in order to achieve the programme objectives and strategic goals in the School.

The School’s Board Policy Manual is available to all students and parents on the PSI website (www.psi.kiev.ua).

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Parent Teacher Association (PTA) All parents in the PSI community are members of the PSI Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Parents can also choose to become a member of the PTA committee, which consists of a president, first vice-president, second vice president, secretary and treasurer. There is also at least one staff member designated as staff liaison.

The PTA meets once a month with the main purposes being general support/liaison and fundraising. The PTA also organises room parents for each homeroom who assist in liaising with parents and help with social and special events.

C. HOW DOES THE SCHOOL ENSURE THAT IT CONTINUES TO GROW AND IMPROVE? Accreditation Pechersk School International is authorised as an IB World School by the International Baccalaureate (IB), and offers all three IB programmes. It is also accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in the US and the Council of International Schools (CIS) in Europe.

PSI is also a member of the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA).

Strategic Planning As part of our cycle of accreditation and authorisation review, PSI has an on-going Strategic Plan for 20122017. That plan has the following components: Central Goal: We strive to inspire excellence throughout the PSI community by nurturing and empowering successful learning.

To meet that goal, the School has committed to a number of strategic areas: ● Successful Learners: We will encourage and support all members of the school community to actively participate in learning that leads to empowerment, engagement and personal excellence. ● Education: We will cultivate inquiry-based learning in meaningful contexts through dynamic and reflective practices. ● Environment: We will further develop and sustain a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment. ● Finance: We will sustain and strengthen the school’s financial position to ensure that educational plans are matched with financial goals and plans. ● Marketing and Development: We will further develop PSI’s reputation and market position both locally and globally as a progressive and dynamic school. ● Information Technology: We will implement ‘cutting edge’ educational technology tools and programmes to enhance student learning outcomes.

Facilities Current PSI has 42 regular classrooms, wireless laptops networked with Internet connections, two modern automated libraries, specialist EAL rooms, an art studio and classroom, additional language rooms, a learning resource room, two modern science laboratories, a design technology workshop, two music rooms, a drama room, a gymnasium and a cafeteria. The two libraries combined contain more than 24,000 books and periodicals as well as computers designed for all age groups. The science laboratories have been equipped to serve as centres for Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences and Physics.

PSI has a full-time medical assistant located in our first aid room on the ground floor of the Primary building.

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There are over two acres of outdoor area. The site is completely enclosed with a gated entrance under 24-hour surveillance by security guards. PSI also leases a skating rink, a large swimming pool and soccer fields to extend our physical education programme.

Proposed PSI has plans to begin our Phase 2 construction project as early as April 2016. The new facilities will include a double-sized gym; new science labs, art and music rooms; additional classroom space for both Primary and Secondary; a flexible performing arts space; and a new cafeteria with a working kitchen.

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SECTION II: WHO, HOW AND WHEN DO I NEED TO PAY FOR TUITION AND SERVICES? A. HOW DO I PAY FOR TUITION? Tuition Fee Policy The annual tuition fees are established by the Board of Governors each March for the ensuing year and are communicated to parents in April.

Payment Schedule All school fees are due each year at the time each student enters or returns to the School. Fees not paid by 30th August or one month after a new student begins classes are subject to a late fee. Bank transfer fees should be included in payments. Unpaid fees will result in withheld records and report cards; consistent nonpayment may result in student suspension or expulsion.

Late Entry and Early Withdrawal Students who enter the School after the year begins or withdraw early are charged in accordance with the School’s enrolment contract with the parents.

B. HOW DO I PAY FOR OTHER SERVICES AT THE SCHOOL? Transportation Fee Students who opt to use the school’s bus service will be billed at the beginning of the school year or when they enter the School.

Cafeteria Fee Students who choose to purchase lunch from the cafeteria’s hot / cold lunch programme will use their PSI Smart-card to pay for all cafeteria items, as the cafeteria no longer accepts cash.

All students (Primary and Secondary) use their smart-card for all purchases in the cafeteria, both at lunch time and for a la carte purchases during the day. Students simply swipe their cards at the card reader near the cash register, and the amount of the purchase is deducted from the card.

Parents can add money to students cards at the cafeteria terminal without having the card in hand. After 1st September, we will not accept cash from students in the cafeteria lines when purchasing food (cards must be used).

Student Card Charging Times - Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 9:00 am.

- 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Parent Card Charging Times - Monday to Friday - At any time apart from morning recess break and lunch break as this would slow down the serving line.

- 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Books and School Supplies Students receive all textbooks, workbooks and notebooks free of charge. Textbooks and library books must be returned to the School at the end of the school year or when the student leaves the School. The student pays the replacement cost for lost or damaged books. Students are responsible for supplying all other school supplies such as paper, pens and pencils, rulers, calculators, etc.

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PE / Sports Uniform There is no official school uniform at PSI; however, a dress code of suitable clothing does exist for the school day. Students are expected to wear a PSI specific sports uniform for PE lessons. We believe it is healthy and hygienic to change clothes for these lessons as students do quite often get hot after physical exertion.

Students are required to wear the PSI sports uniform for all PE lessons. Please note that the minimum requirement for all students is the tee shirt, shorts, sweatshirt, sweatpants and the House Team tee shirt. These items are provided to all students annually and are free of charge. Other PE uniform items are available for purchase as are additional sets of the items above. Students in PE are also welcome to wear any official PSI sports team uniforms or their PSI House Team tee shirt.

Student Travel The School pays all fees related to field trips and the Secondary Fall Trips, as these are mandated parts of our curriculum. For CEESA travel or other competitions, the competition organiser or the Athletic Director sends information to parents about costs, and the cashier then bills parents for all travel expenses.

Transferring to Another School All parents withdrawing their Primary or Secondary children from PSI should inform the Admissions Office in writing or send an e-mail to registrar@psi.kiev.ua, giving as much notice as possible.

The School normally requires 7-10 days to process this information. PSI requires that parents submit the name of the person in the receiving school and the receiving school’s address, phone and fax details. Payment for courier charges is at the expense of the parents and must be paid in advance of sending transfer documents.

Students who need to take entrance tests are charged a small fee for supervision of those tests.

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SECTION III: HOW ARE THE SCHOOL DAY AND THE SCHOOL YEAR ORGANISED? A. HOW IS THE SCHOOL DAY ORGANISED? The Daily Schedule Primary Period

Secondary Primary

Period

Secondary

Homeroom

8:25 - 8:35

Homeroom

8:25 - 8:35

Period 1

8:35 - 9:15

Period 1

8:35 – 9:15

Period 2

9:15 - 9:55

Period 2

9:15 – 9:55

Period 3

9:55 - 10:35

Break

9:55 – 10:05

Recess

10:10 - 10:25 Recess Grade 2-5 10:35 - 10:50 Recess EC / Grade 1

Period 3

10:05 – 10:45

Period 4

10:45 - 11:25

Period 4

10:45 – 11:25

Period 5

11:25 - 12:05

Lunch

11:25 – 12:05

Period 6 (Lunch EC / Grade 2-5)

12:05 - 12:45

Period 5

12:05 – 12:45

Period 7 (Lunch Kinder / Grade 1)

12:50 - 1:30

Period 6

12:45 – 1:25

Period 8

1:30 - 2:10

Break

1:25 – 1:35

Period 9

2:10 - 2:50

Period 7

1:35 – 2:15

Homeroom

2:50 - 3:00

Period 8

2:15 – 2:55

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Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) Our After School Activity (ASA) programme is now called our Extra-Curricular Activity (ECA) programme. There is a scheduled ECA period after school for children in Kindergarten and older, beginning at 3:00 pm each day.

Activities may run for one or two hours, depending on the activity and the age of the student. The School also offers a Saturday programme as part of our ECA offerings. In addition, some ECAs are offered during the school day. For example, both Primary and Secondary Student Council meet during their lunch times.

Parents are welcomed and encouraged to join in activities that support the educational and extra-curricular goals of PSI and to share ideas that have been successful in previous schools that their children have attended. Any parent who has special skills to offer and would be willing to organise an after school activity is encouraged to contact one of the ECA Coordinators. All instruction must be in English.

When outside instructors are brought in, fees for ECA are billed directly to parents. Other ECAs are free of charge. There is no charge for activities led by PSI teachers.

Students who are absent from school for any reason may not attend their ECAs on that day. Students who consistently skip an activity for which they have signed up may be dropped to make a place for another child who has been waitlisted.

All up to date information on ECAs can be found on the PSI website and the ECA site: https://sites.google.com/a/psi.kiev.ua/psi-after-school-activities/.

ECA Cancellations If any activities are cancelled on a daily basis due to poor weather conditions, a city-wide emergency or other school events, parents are informed by email and our emergency SMS system.

There are specific times when we do not run our ECA programmes due to public holidays, etc. These are planned ahead and are part of the published dates for each season. ECAs are cancelled at the following times: ! When there is a major event in the gym requiring additional setup or cleaning ! When Primary or Secondary is cancelled, both divisions cancel to accommodate buses and pickup arrangements ! When there is an official public holiday on any weekday, as shown on the PSI calendar ! On a Friday when we break for official school holidays in October, December, February and April Please note: ! ECAs are not cancelled on the Friday before a long holiday weekend (i.e., a Monday public holiday). ! When ECAs are cancelled, special arrangements (including use of the school bus) are made for citywide sports events to continue. These are communicated separately to the families involved.

Super Saturday Sports Cancellations Saturday activities are cancelled: ! When there is a major event in the gym requiring additional setup or cleaning ! When there is a an official public holiday on a Saturday (as indicated on the PSI calendar) ! When there is a long weekend (i.e., a public holiday on Friday or Monday) ! On a Saturday when we break for official school holidays in October, December, Feburary and April, and during those holiday periods NOTE: Super Saturday Sports are not cancelled when we have a pupil free day on a Friday.

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B. HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR? One Page School Calendar The School publishes a one-page calendar each spring that includes all holiday breaks. It’s available on the PSI website and the last page of this document.

School Events Calendar A School Events Calendar is prepared annually. This is the guiding document for the planning of school-wide events. It is updated regularly and re-issued as necessary to staff and families on the PSI website (www.psi.kiev.ua). Dates and details of events for approval must be presented to the Principal as early as possible ahead of the event to be added to the calendar. No additions or alterations may be made to the calendar without prior consultation and approval from the appropriate principal.

C. HOW IMPORTANT IS DAILY ATTENDANCE? Attendance Policy Pechersk School International offers a balanced educational programme that supports students in their cognitive, social, emotional, aesthetic and physical development. Attendance at school is central to progress in all developmental areas and is part of their commitment to their classmates. Excessive absences can lead to academic gaps that could necessitate repeating a grade level.

The School closely monitors student attendance through daily check-ins with homeroom teachers and follows up with families through the attendance secretary. Please note that both excused and unexcused absences are reported on report cards and student transcripts. This includes students who are absent on the dates for Fall Trips and field trips, which are part of the school programme.

Students with under 10 days of absence - excused or unexcused - will not be asked to produce verifications of illness or emergency. However, all students must produce a doctor’s note if they are absent three or more consecutive days.

While the school understands that sometimes absences are unavoidable, it distinguishes between those it considers excused and unexcused.

EXCUSED: -Doctor-verified (certificate) illness or injury -Family emergency (illness, injury or death of a family member) -School-sponsored trips such as CEESA -School suspensions -Verified embassy/visa business Long-Term Excused Absences: ! The school will support students on long-term medical leave to the extent possible. ! When students reach 20 non-consecutive excused absences, the school reserves the right to meet with parents and the student to review the attendance record, set goals and review placement for the following year.

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NOT EXCUSED: -Family vacations or travel time -Doctor or dentist appointments for routine medical or dental procedures -Calling in sick without doctor note to follow up -College visits -Study leave (students choosing to stay home to study instead of going to school) Students who are unexcused absent from school during formal exam periods will not be given an opportunity to re-sit exams.

Unexcused absences of fewer than ten days per academic year: The school tracks attendance and reports it on report cards. Teachers will support students in understanding work that they missed.

At Secondary level, students are still responsible for submitting work that has already been assigned, even if they are absent on the date that it is due. Except under emergency circumstances, late work will be reviewed by the teacher but no credit will be given. For work assigned during the student’s absence, teachers will work with students to set appropriate deadlines for missed work.

Unexcused absences of ten days per academic year: Parents will receive a formal letter warning them that the School is very concerned about the number of days of absence, that all absences are recorded on report cards and transcripts and that the student’s work and overall development may be affected. Students will be asked to provide doctor’s notes for all absences above 10 days.

Unexcused absences of fifteen days per academic year: ! Parents will receive a letter indicating that teachers will not accept late work or assign makeup work. ! Parents must meet with administration. ! The student will be placed on a behavioural contract signed by the student, parents and an administrator ! IB Diploma students will be assigned Saturday or holidays to come in and make up the time so that they do not jeopardise their DP standing. ! Teachers will not accept late homework or assign makeup work for any unexcused absence after fifteen absences unless directed by the administration.

Excused or Unexcused absences of more than twenty days per academic year: ! Parents will receive a formal letter from the school informing parents that -they must come in and meet with administration -the student’s work and overall development may have been seriously affected -the School will record the absences in reports and transcripts -the School will not attest to the successful completion of a full academic year -the administration reserves the right to retain the student at his/her grade level. ! The administration reserves the right to deny enrollment in the following year for any student who is chronically absent from school without good cause.

Please note that students who are absent from school during the day (excused or unexcused) are not permitted to attend after school activities or events. On-going problems with attendance can also affect student participation in CEESA or other overnight programmes.

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Minimising Absences Students who are absent must provide a written explanation from their parent(s)/physician.

Parents should plan their vacations so that their children do not miss school. PSI strongly discourages parents from withdrawing students before vacations start, after published return dates from vacations, during nonholiday times or before the scheduled end of a term.

The responsibility for making up work during these periods is placed on the student. Teachers are not required to make pre-holiday work arrangements for students or to make up examinations missed during such absences.

If job-related leave of a parent is absolutely necessary, a prior written request should be made a minimum of two weeks in advance of the leave. Requests for written work in the case of illness will be granted at the discretion of the administration. Students absent from school during examination periods will not be given an opportunity to re-sit exams.

Student Absence Procedure Parents are responsible for contacting the attendance secretary (absence@psi.kiev.ua) to inform the school about any absences. If a parent has not called in for an absent child, the attendance secretary calls the parents to confirmed their child’s absence. Any student who arrives after homeroom is considered late and must check in at the security booth and again with the receptionist before going to class.

Students are required to complete all missed work, unless there are extenuating circumstances and other arrangements have been made. Parents and/or students should contact their teachers by e-mail to receive work and stay current. If a student knows of his/her absence in advance, it is the responsibility of the student to let teachers know and collect homework in advance.

A student who misses school for three consecutive days or more due to illness must provide a doctor’s note.

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SECTION IV: WHAT OTHER SERVICES DOES THE SCHOOL PROVIDE? A. HOW DOES MY CHILD GET FED EVERY DAY? PSI offers a hot lunch programme provided by a private catering company. Alternatively, students may bring their lunch from home. The School recognises that some students may have special nutritional needs or individual preferences, and encourages parents to prepare their child’s lunch when this is the case. Both Primary and Secondary students eat in the school’s cafeteria during their assigned daily lunch periods.

Lunch The cafeteria offers both hot meals and cold sandwiches for lunch each day. In either case, a vegetarian option is available.

Hot Meal includes: a) Fresh vegetables, salad or soup, bread b) Main course c) Compote d) Dessert *Note - Portion size depends on the age.

Sandwich Menu includes:

Price -

- Price: UAH 39.00

for Hot Meal Tickets: ECU - Kindergarten: UAH 38.00 Grade 1 – 5: UAH 41.00 Grade 6 – Adults: UAH 54.00

a) Sandwich b) Lemonade

Separate Dishes at Lunch Secondary students may opt to have separate lunch items as opposed to the full meal. In that case, their smart card is charged only for the purchases they make.

A La Carte Options The cafeteria is open from the 8:00 - 4:00 each day. Parents may purchase items whenever they are in the building. Secondary students may purchase food or drink items during their break times, during DP students’ study periods and/or after the school day. However, food should be consumed in the cafeteria. Students may not take food into the classrooms.

Primary students are expected to bring their own snacks to school. In the event they have forgotten their snack, they may purchase items from the approved snacks list.

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Sample Prices of Selected Dishes: (Subject to change) SELECTED DISHES

PRICE IN UAH

SELECTED DISHES

PRICE IN UAH

Soup Salad Large salad Vegetables Main Course and Garnish Vegetarian Main Course Meat Main Course Garnish Pizza Sandwich Hot Dog Pita with meat Pita with vegetables Dried nuts and fruits Pistachios Fruits Yoghurt Cake

13.00 13.00 24:00 7.00 28.00 24.00 18.00 12.00 20.00 24.00 24.00 24.00 22.00 18.00 18.00 7.00 7.00 9.00

Ice cream Lemonade Dried fruits compote Cranberry compote Fresh orange juice Milk shake Nesquik Tea Americano coffee Espresso Cappuccino Latte Juice Juice ‘Chumak’ Fruiting Bonaqua water 0.25l Morshinska water 0.33l Borjomi water 0.5l Russian pies in assortment Milk Actimel

10.00 10.00 7:00 7.00 18.00 16.00 10.00 6.00 9.00 9.00 12.00 12.00 7.00 10.00 12.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 7.00

Please note that not all items are available on any given day.

Tania Berezhna, the Caterer Contact details: 050-355-67-23; cateringcafe@ukr.net

Updated: June 2015

B. WHAT OTHER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE? Library Both the Primary and Secondary Schools have dedicated libraries with a combination of print materials and online resources. Students in EC - Grade 8 have scheduled library time, but all students can use the library.

Parent are welcome to check out books for their children and themselves.

Library Hours for Students Monday to Thursday Friday Library Hours for Parents Monday to Thursday

8.00 am – 4.00 pm 8.00 am – 3.00 pm

8.00 am – 8.45am 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Loaning Books Secondary students (Grades 6 – 12) may borrow up to 4 books (2 fiction, 2 non fiction). If a student is involved in a particular unit, this can be increased at the librarian’s discretion. Students may return their books before the two-week due date and check out new books.

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The normal loan period is two weeks; this can be extended twice, giving a total of 6 weeks maximum loan before the book/s must be returned to the library. The library reserves the right to recall any book or item if it is needed within the School for a particular unit of study.

Parents may visit the library during the times listed above and check out books in the names of their children. If a book is not returned for renewal after the initial two-week period, a reminder will be sent out after one week.

After that time, the School will consider the book as lost and payment will be required to purchase a new copy.

The minimum charge is $15 up to a maximum of $50. If the book is later found and returned, a full refund will be given.

Lost and Found Any item found should be turned in to the receptionist, who maintains the Lost and Found. Parents should clearly label lunch boxes, books, bags and clothes to make lost items easier to return to the appropriate owner.

Students should not bring items of value to school. This includes large sums of money. We strongly encourage Secondary students to lock up any valuables in their lockers. The school cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items.

School Bus Transport Transport by school bus between the School and home is available to students from EC3 to Grade 12 at an additional charge. Parents who decide to use the school’s transport service after they have paid for tuition should contact our Bus Programme Coordinator, Lilya (lilya@psi.kiev.ua).

Each bus seats a maximum of 18 children. All buses are equipped with seat belts and all passengers must wear them at all times. The school has an adult monitor on each bus who speaks English and Ukrainian. At the start of the school year, the Bus Programme Coordinator will inform parents of the name and mobile phone number of their child’s bus monitor and the time that the child will be collected from home each morning. In the evenings, Primary school children must be met at the bus stop by a known adult.

As bus passengers, children must: ● Only get on or off the bus when it is fully stopped and they have been told to do so by the bus monitor ● Wear seat belts at all times ● Follow the directions of the bus monitor and ask for help if needed ● Report any concerns immediately to a bus monitor ● Stay seated and quiet during travel time ● Accept responsibility for being on time.

The bus schedule is organised so that the maximum journey time is 40 minutes. However, if either the morning or the evening bus is likely to be late, the bus monitor will call parents in advance with a revised time. If the bus programme is changed significantly in any way, the receptionist will call or SMS parents. However, if there are any concerns about the bus programme, please contact the Bus Programme Coordinator.

Students who wish to change their evening bus schedule for any reason must let the Bus Programme Coordinator know by 10:00am the same day or earlier if possible. Children riding the bus must have a written note from their parents if they are going home by any means other than their normal bus.

Technology Computer and Internet Use Modern, up-to-date computers are located in the computer lab and the libraries, which are supervised by adult staff members. All Primary classrooms have Chromebook computers for student use, as well as other devices.

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necessary for research and communication in today’s world. In addition, we also encourage Secondary students to bring headphones to School, as these are often used for language activities and multi-media use.

Students bringing these devices to School are expected to use them respectfully, following the PSI Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), which is distributed and discussed on the first day of school. This includes following guidelines established by each teacher and may involve turning the devices off upon request. Game devices may not be used during the school day but they may be used on the school bus. Please note that the school is not responsible for lost or stolen items, so we encourage students to keep electronic devices with them or lock them up.

Phone and Mobile Use Primary students must keep phones in their backpacks during the day. Any phones played with during the day will be collected and handed in to the Primary office. They may be collected by a parent. They will not be returned to a student. Students may use the phone at the Reception Desk for emergencies only.

At the Secondary level, mobile phones may be used as educational tools (e.g., for access to the Internet, as calculators, etc.) at the teacher’s discretion. They may not be used in class for non-educational purposes and must be turned off and put away upon teacher request. Teachers may take the phones of any students using them inappropriately. Repeated offences may result in the phone being turned in to administration, who may ask parents to come and pick up the phone personally.

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SECTION V: HOW DOES THE SCHOOL MANAGE COMMUNICATIONS WITH PARENTS? Overview PSI promotes a positive partnership between teachers and parents as an important tool in ensuring student academic and behavioural success.Therefore, the School has put into place a number of procedures and events to foster this communication. Parents are encouraged to contact the staff and administration on a regular basis in order to be well-informed regarding their child’s progress.

The language of instruction is English and all documentation is sent out in this language. Parents should make sure that they understand all our correspondence. Most often, we use email as a medium to contact parents, which is why it is extremely important that parents provide us with their current email addresses. Parents who need help understanding the content of any School communication should contact the sender as soon as possible for assistance.

A. WHAT STRATEGIES DOES THE SCHOOL USE TO COMMUNICATE WITH ME? PSI has developed a comprehensive system for communicating student progress, news, and upcoming events.

In order to keep parents from feeling overloaded, the School sends information home to groups of parents on Mondays and Fridays only. This includes class and school newsletters, announcements about field trips and other events, and requests for parent help. There are two exceptions to this rule. Emergency information (e.g., a school closure) will go out as needed. Teachers communicating with one parent regarding a student’s academic or behavioural issues may also send out letters on an as-needed basis.

Publications and Announcements Below is an overview of strategies for helping parents stay well informed throughout the year.

What You’re Looking For

Where You Should Look

How You’ll Find It

An overview of the School’s ‘nuts and bolts’ for operation as well as major policies and procedures (for both Primary and Secondary School)

Parent and Student Handbook

Sent home in the first week of school Available on the website Available at reception

A weekly update from the homeroom teacher

Monday Homeroom Email

Sent by email on Mondays Homeroom teachers will share the weekly, news, events, homework etc.

Announcements of upcoming meetings and events; summaries of the week just past

PSI Weekly Newsletter

Sent by email on Fridays Posted to Facebook and the website Hard copies in Reception area

General announcements and reminders (including community news)

Reception Bulletin Boards

Reception area

Announcements and meeting / event reminders

Facebook and Twitter

Online

Descriptions of student learning and activities

PSI Life Magazine

Sent three times a year by e-mail Posted to Facebook and website

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Hard copies in Reception area Primary curriculum and assessment (PYP)

Primary Programme Guide

On our website Admissions Office

Secondary curriculum and assessment (MYP and DP)

Secondary Programme Guide

On our website Admissions Office

Programme information- crossschool

Bulletin boards Back-to-School Night Primary and Secondary Assemblies

Website, Facebook, Veracross and newsletter advertise dates and locations

Daily and weekly classroom learning, homework, grades

Veracross*

On-line system with a passwordprotected parent portal

Student progress

Primary Reports: January and June, with updates after each Unit of Inquiry Secondary: November, January, April and June reports Parent Conferences** Student Led Conferences**

Veracross parent portal

Emergency information - school closing, cancelled ECAs, etc.

SMS, Facebook, website

Text messages sent directly to parents’ phones, email follow up.

Posted on Facebook and website

Important information contagious diseases, etc.

Email and hard copy

Sent to parent emails. Primary students also take them home in hard copy

*Veracross All teachers now maintain a web presence on Veracross, the School’s database and communication system. All parents have access to the appropriate grade level websites and are encouraged to check these regularly for information about student learning, upcoming events, and student progress. Parents experiencing difficulty with access should contact the IT Department (it@psi.kiev.ua). **Meetings with Teachers Each fall, PSI offers a Back-to-School afternoon to help all parents understand more about the daily functioning of the School. In addition, parent-teacher meetings are scheduled for two afternoons a year, usually following report cards. Parents make appointments with teachers through an Internet sign up system. Appointments for Parent Conferences are usually 15 minutes for Primary parents and 10 minutes per subject teacher in Secondary. While we promote and use a homework diary or on-line calendar to help in communication, direct contact is always best when a student is having difficulties. We ask that parents meet with teachers upon request. In addition, we encourage any parent who wishes a meeting to make an appointment with the teacher. **Student-Led Conferences PYP and MYP students hold annual Student-Led Conferences in which they showcase their work for the year and discuss their learning challenges and accomplishments. Parents are requested to attend these conferences. They are not opportunities to discuss student progress with the teacher. They are designed as a way for students to communicate directly with their parents about their own annual progress.

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We encourage parents to always start as close to the source of the issue as possible. For example, classroom issues should be addressed first with the classroom teacher before moving it to the administrative level. To assist in that process, we have identified some of the key people running various programmes throughout the School.

Who’s Who At PSI If you have a question related to:

Person responsible:

Method of contact:

Classroom issues: ● progress of your child ● class routines ● schedule ● homework

Class teacher / Homeroom teacher

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NOTE: Individual teacher address are listed in this handbook in the section on Staff.

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Email or call the teacher for an appointment OR Email Primary school office at: natashag@psi.kiev.ua Email Secondary school office at: lenal@psi.kiev.ua

Whole school issues, policy and John Burns, Director development, safety and security

johnb@psi.kiev.ua

Booking an appointment with the Masha Verbytska, Director’s PA: director

mashav@psi.kiev.ua

Primary school educational policies, organisation and routines

Tatiana Lopukhin, Primary School Principal

Secondary school educational policies, organisation and procedures

Patricia Puia, Secondary School Principal Paul Horkan, Assistant Principal

patriciap@psi.kiev.ua paulh@psi.kiev.ua

PYP curriculum questions MYP curriculum questions DP curriculum and exam questions

Michael Palmer, PYP Coordinator Paul Horkan, MYP Coordinator Scott Depooter, Diploma Coordinator

michaelp@psi.kiev.ua paulh@psi.kiev.ua scottd@psi.kiev.ua

tatzl@psi.kiev.ua

Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) Melissa Vogel & Natasha Griboyedova

eca@psi.kiev.ua

Guidance and College Counseling

Felina Heart (K-8) Katherine King (Grades 9 - 12)

felinah@pai.kiev.ua katherinek@psi.kiev.ua

Mother Tongue Languages

Natasha Griboyedova

natashag@psi.kiev.ua

Health Issues

School Clinic

doctor@psi.kiev.ua leraz@psi.kiev.ua

Accounting and Billing

Anna Solopova, Cashier

cashier@psi.kiev.ua

Victor Kurbatov, Registrar

registrar@psi.kiev.ua

Natalia Kuzman

secretary@psi.kiev.ua

Changes in parent contact information (emails, phone numbers, etc) withdrawal from school Booking of school facilities

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Receptionist /Communications Officer Bus service/routes

Lilia Gotvyanska, Transportation Coordinator

lilya@psi.kiev.ua

Security Cards

Reostislav Shloma, Head of Security

security@psi.kiev.ua

Absences

Alina Berezhna, Attendance Secretary

absence@psi.kiev.ua

Written Communication with School PSI recognises the need for clear communication channels between parents and the school.

We particularly support the opportunity for parents and teachers to communicate directly via e-mail. E-mail addresses of Secondary/Primary teachers will be e-mailed to families separately at the beginning of the school year and are available in the Staff section of this handbook.

Please note the following parental guidelines in the use of any e-mail communication with the school: ● E-mails can be used to inform the teachers of something that happened at home or to ask questions that require only a brief answer. ● If there are issues that require a discussion or a longer explanation, it is better to arrange an appointment with the teacher. ● The nature of some teacher schedules may result in some e-mails only being answered the next day but we try to answer all e-mails within 24 hours. ● Any urgent issues that need to be dealt with the same day need to be communicated via the secretaries. ● Any communication between home and school should always be cordial and respectful.

Procedure for Parental Concerns PSI recognises the need for the home and the school to address concerns effectively and provides them with a procedure for constructive discussion. The steps below are to be followed strictly.

Step One: The parents should confer with the subject or homeroom teacher.

Step Two: The parents have the right to confer with the relevant subject or programme coordinator if, after seeing the teacher, they require further discussion.

Step Three: If, after seeing the relevant coordinator, the matter is not resolved and the parents require further discussion, an appointment may be set with the principal or assistant principal. The parents may reasonably expect a response within five (5) working days.

Step Four: If the parents feel the issue is not addressed, they may bring the matter to the director whose decision is final. Once again, an appointment must be made through the director’s Personal Assistant (PA). The director will respond within five (5) working days.

Parent Conduct Policy PSI is an orderly and safe school, where relationships between staff and parents must demonstrate mutual respect and recognition of shared responsibility for student welfare and educational progress. Parental involvement is an important factor in educational success and in dealing with emerging problems at an early stage.

However, in a minority of cases, the behaviour of a few parents can cause severe disruption or worse, result in abusive or aggressive behaviour towards staff. The PSI Board is responsible for protecting the health and safety of school staff and students.

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All members of the school community have a right to expect that PSI is a safe place in which to work and learn.

Violence, threatening behaviour and abuse against staff or other members of the school community will not be tolerated. Such acts include but are not limited to threatening or actual physical violence, intimidation, unwarranted verbal or written threats of legal or police action, shouting, swearing or inappropriate emails.

Where such behaviour does occur, PSI staff know that their employer will play a proactive role in taking all possible action to deal with it. These include the following stepped sanctions, which will be applied according to the severity of the incident: 1. A written warning to parents from the director 2. Referral to the Board, which may result in a parent being temporarily suspended from campus or in

extreme situations, may result in the expulsion of the student from the School.

The School may seek the involvement of police and/or an embassy if required. Advice is given to PSI staff on procedures to follow in dealing with such incidents.

C. HOW DOES PSI HELP ME COMMUNICATE WITH MY CHILD’S NEXT SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY? PSI will assist students and their families who are applying to other schools or universities. Typically, this involves requests for report cards, transcripts, predicted grades in DP, application forms and letters of reference. Please be aware that we work under the following guidelines: ! Parents should provide the admissions office with pertinent data prior to withdrawing their child. We encourage parents to begin the process as early as possible in order to ensure that we are able to help them meet any deadlines set by the receiving school. The School needs 7 - 10 working days to process requests. ! The School will provide time, space and a supervisor for exams from the receiving school. Parents will be invoiced for this service. ! Parents must be in good standing with the school’s Finance Office. This means that all tuition fees, CEESA costs and other bills must be paid in full. Upon departure, all final fees - including lost books or resources, must be paid before a final release of records. ! Students will receive a checkout form that must be signed by teachers, the librarian, the Finance Office and the principal to indicate that all materials have been turned in and all work is up-to-date. ! PSI will send transcripts, predicted grades, application forms and letters of reference only to the receiving school, university or organisation (e.g., UCAS). We will not release them directly to students, parents or agents of parents. This helps the receiving school ensure that the information is accurate and ensures that letters of reference are confidential. PSI will release prior report cards and letters confirming attendance dates to parents upon request. ! Parents who hire outside agents to assist with school or university searches must contact the principal and/or counsellor to provide the name and contact information of the agent. Again, PSI will not release paperwork directly to the agent, but we are happy to work with those individuals on preparing appropriate documentation for the receiving schools.

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SECTION VI: WHO ARE THE TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO WORK WITH MY CHILD EVERY DAY? Our Staff PSI recruits teachers from around the world. All of our teacher have college degrees and certifications in the areas of their teaching assignment and nearly two-thirds have advanced degrees. Candidates go through a rigorous selection process that includes multiple interviews, reference checks and policy security clearances.

Administration Name

Nationality

Position

Credentials

Email

John Burns

Australia

Director

-BEd - Primary School PE & Sports Science - South Australian College of Advanced Education

johnb@psi.kiev.ua

Patricia Puia

USA

Secondary Principal

-MA Ed Leadership patriciap@psi.kiev.ua (Western Michigan Univ – USA) -BS Secondary Education – (Eastern Michigan Univ – USA)

Tatiana Lopukhin

USA

Primary Principal

-Certificate of International School Leadership (PTC - USA) -MA (Michigan St. University, USA)

tatzl@psi.kiev.ua

Paul Horkan

Ireland

Secondary Assistant Principal MYP Coordinator

-BA (Univ. College Galway, Ireland) -Higher Diploma in Education (Galway, Ireland)

paulh@psi.kiev.ua

Michael Palmer

Canada

Primary Assistant Principal PYP Coordinator

-MEd ( Framingham State College, USA) -BEd (Queen’s University, Canada) -BA (University of Western Ontario, Canada)

michaelp@psi.kiev.ua

Scott Depooter

Canada

DP Coordinator

-BEd (University of Ottawa, Canada) -BA (University of Western Ontario, Canada)

scottd@psi.kiev.ua

Primary Teaching Staff

Name

Nationality Position

Credentials

Email

Andrea Armistead

Canada

EC

BEd (University of Winnipeg, Canada) BA (University of Winnipeg, Canada)

andreaa@psi.kiev.ua

Rodger

Canada

Grade 4

-MEd (Acadia University,

rodgera@psi.kiev.ua

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Armistead

Maths Coordinator

Canada) -Baccalaureat en Education (University of Manitoba, Canada)

Anna Belokon

Ukraine

Art

-MEd (Framingham State College, USA) -MA (Kyiv Linguistic University)

annab@psi.kiev.ua

Nila Bekolon

Ukraine

K-2 EAL

-MA Education (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv)

nilab@psi.kiev.ua

Sarah Browne

UK

Grade 5

-Bachelor of Arts (Bedford College of Higher Education, UK)

sarahb@psi.kiev.ua

Clare Cannon

USA

EC

-MA of Arts in Teaching clarec@psi.kiev.ua (Belmont University, USA) -BFA (Belmont University, USA)

Nicole Dissinger

USA

Grade 1

-Master’s in Early Childhood (Northern Arizona University, USA)

nicoled@psi.kiev.ua

Gretchen Foster

USA

Music

-Master Degree, Music Education, (University of South Florida, USA)

gretchenf@psi.kiev.ua

Kailyn Fullerton

Canada

Kindergarten

-Graduate Diploma in Education kailynf@psi.kiev.ua (Primary) -Bachelor of Arts (The University of Guelph, Canada)

Valeria Ukraine Yermolenko

PE

-Masters Degree (European University, Kyiv) -Bachelor Degree (Pedagogical University, Kyiv)

valg@psi.kiev.ua

Jane Harrison

UK

Grade 4

-PGCE (University of Warwick, UK ) -BA Hons Geography (University of Reading, UK)

janeh@psi.kiev.ua

Peter Hausz

Hungary

PE

-Master of Physical education (Semmelweis University, Hungary)

peterh@psi.kiev.ua

Kendall Jackson

USA

Kindergarten

-Bachelor of Science in Elementary

kendallj@psi.kiev.ua

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Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA Maria Kustova

Russian

Russian Languages Coordinator

-MA (Moscow Pedagogical State University, Russia)

mariakustove@psi.kiev. ua

Valerie Laitinen

USA

Grade 3

-MA of Arts (The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, USA) -BA of Arts (Harvard College, USA)

valeriel@psi.kiev.ua

Laura Lamb USA

Grade 1

-Masters of Elementary Education (The University of Southern Mississippi,USA)

laural@psi.kiev.ua

Javier Larrauri

Spain

Spanish

-MA Cultural Management (University of Alcalรก, Spain) BA (University of Alcalรก, Spain)

javierl@psi.kiev.ua

Jane Leudes

Turkey

Grade 2

-M.A. in Critical and Creative Thinking, (University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA)

janel@psi.kiev.ua

Bryan Reardon

New Zealand

Grade 5 Maths Coordinator

-BEd (Auckland University. New Zealand)

bryanr@ps.kiev.ua

Kimberly Shannon

USA

G3-5 EAL Language Coordinator

-MA of Arts in Education (University of Colorado, USA) -BA of Arts (Metropolitan State College of Denver, USA)

kimberlys@psi.kiev.ua

Jonathan Simon

USA

Grade 2

-Elementary Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education, (Harris-Stowe University, USA)

jonathans@psi.kiev.ua

Natalya Sosunova

Ukraine

Russian

-Masters Degree (Pedagogical University, Kyiv) -Master of education (Framingham State College, USA)

natalyas@psi.kiev.ua

Jessie Stoll

USA

Grade 3 Primary

BA of Arts Social Studies Education

jessies@psi.kiev.ua

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Anna Ukraine Tarashchuk

Production Coordinator

(St Olaf College of Education, USA)

Ukrainian

-Specialist degree Translators’ Department (English, French) (Kyiv National Linguistic University)

annat@psi.kiev.ua

Secondary Staff Name

National ity

Position

Credentials

Email

Fiona Aris

UK

MYP Individuals and Societies DP Economics

-Institute of Education, Business & Economics, PGCE

fionaa@psi.kiev.ua

Olga Berezhna

Ukraine

MYP/DP French Languages HOD*

-MA (Gorlovka State Linguistic University, Ukraine)

olgab@psi.kiev.ua

Olga Busenko

Ukraine

MYP/DP Russian

-MA (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv)

olgab@psi.kiev.ua

Paul Christopher

USA

MYP/DP English MYP Drama

-MA of Art (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA) -Bachelor of Science Education (University Wisconsin-Madison USA)

paulc@psi.kiev.ua

Scott Depooter

Canada

DP Geography DP Coordinator

-BEd (University of Ottawa, Canada) -BA (University of Western Ontario, Canada)

scottd@psi.kiev.ua

Jane Ellys

USA

MYP EAL EAL HOD

-MA Science in Education and Reading (University of New York) -Bachelor of Arts in French / Secondary Education (State University of New York, USA)

janee@psi.kiev.ua

Simon Ferry

New Zealand

MYP/DP Drama Arts HOD

-Bachelor of Performing Arts, Drama, (Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School)

simonf@psi.kiev.ua

Ric Floyd

Australia

MYP PE PE HOD Athletic Director

-Bachelor of Teaching, PE Major (University of Central Queensland, Australia)

richardf@psi.kiev.ua

David Freeman

USA

MYP/DP English English HOD

-D.Ed Educational Leadership (University of Sth. Mississippi, USA) -MA English, BA Spanish (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

davidf@psi.kiev.ua

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Mica Gaard

USA

G6 Homeroom MYP Music MYP Service Learning

-BA of Arts in Music Education (University of California, USA)

micag@psi.kiev.ua

Nina Golodnikova

Ukraine

MYP Maths

-Master of Structural and Financial Mathematics (Shevchenko Kiev National University, Ukraine)

ninag@psi.kiev.ua

Peter Hausz

Hungary

MYP PE

-Master of Physical education (Semmelweis University, Hungary)

peterh@psi.kiev.ua

Mike Holland

USA

MYP Science DP Environmental Systems

BA of Arts (University of California, USA)

michaelh@psi.kiev.u a

Anne Holzman

USA

MYP Science DP Physics

-MA Education (University of Massachusetts, USA) -BA Liberal Arts (Middlebury College, USA)

anneh@psi.kiev.ua

Paul Horkan

Ireland

MYP/DP English MYP Coordinator Assistant Principal

-BA (Univ. College Galway, Ireland) -Higher Diploma in Education (Galway, Ireland)

paulh@psi.kiev.ua

Katy Hourston

Scotland

Grade 10 Homeroom MYP Individuals and Societies Personal Project

-MA International Relations (St Andrews Univ, UK) -PGCE (Sunderland Univ, UK) -CELTA (International House, UK)

katyh@psi.kiev.ua

Rachael Huddleston

USA

MYP/DP Art

-Master of Art, Art Education, (Virginia Commonwealth University, USA)

rachaelh@psi.kiev.u a

Tatiana Isakova

Ukraine

DP Mathematics Maths HOD DP CAS

-PhD Mathematics (Academy of Science, Ukraine) -MA English , MA Mathematics (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv)

tatianai@psi.kiev.ua

Kelli Karg

USA

MYP/DP English

-Ms.Ed (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Global Studies , USA) -Ba.Ed (University of Northern Colorado, USA)

kellik@psi.kiev.ua

Brian Lamb

USA

MYP Science DP Chemistry

-Masters of Science (The University of Southern Mississippi,USA)

brianl@psi.kiev.ua

Irina Lapshina

Ukraine

MYP Design

-Ms.Ed (Framingham College, USA) -Master of Science in Technical Education and Industrial Technology (Engineering-Pedagogical

irinal@psi.kiev.ua

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USA

MYP Science Science HOD

-MA Teaching -BSc, BA (University of California, USA)

christinals@psi.kiev. ua

Callum Marshall

UK

MYP/DP Maths

- B.Sc. Math.

(The University of Glasgow, UK)

callumm@psi.kiev.u a

Wayne Mockett UK

MYP/DP Individuals and Societies I&S HOD

-MA Humanities (Open University, UK) -BA (University of Wales, UK)

waynem@psi.kiev.u a

Jacob Ortwein

USA

MYP/DP Design Design HOD IT Integration

-Masters in Design and Technology (University of Ball State, USA) -BSc In Design and Architecture (Arizona State University, USA)

jacobo@psi.kiev.ua

Audra Santos

USA

G9 Homeroom MYP Science DP Biology

-Bachelor of Science, (Texas A&M University, USA)

audras@psi.kiev.ua

Annahita Sarty

USA

G8 Homeroom MYP French DP Spanish

- Master of Science, Multidisciplinary Studies, (Buffalo State University, USA)

annahitas@psi.kiev. ua

Dana Serbin

Australia

MYP/DP Maths

-Master of Education (Macquarie University, Australia) -BEd (Macquarie University, Australia)

danas@psi.kiev.ua

James Spencer UK

G6 Homeroom MYP EAL

-Teaching Diploma, English Language & German, (Paedagogische Akademie der Erzdioezese Wien, Austria)

jamess@psikiev.ua

Iryna Sydoruk

Ukraine

G10 Homeroom MYP Russian MYP Individuals and Societies MYP EAL MYP Service Learning

-Bachelor of Arts Philology, English Language Teacher (Kyiv National Linguistic University)

irinasid@psi.kiev.ua

Melissa Vogel

Argentin a

MYP PE ECA Coordinator

-MS (Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina) -BS (Instituto Privado Carlos linneo Obera Misiones, Argentina )

melissav@psi.kiev.u a

Zina Volkova

Ukraine

MYP/DP Russian

-MA (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv)

zinav@psi.kiev.ua

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Learning Support Name

Nationality

Position

Credentials

Email

Felina Heart

USA

EC - G8 Counsellor

-MEd. in Counseling (Sam Houston State University, USA) -BA Speech Communications (Sam Houston State University, USA)

felinah@psi.kiev.ua

Kimberly Holland

USA

Learning Resource Teacher

-Master of Education, Special Education, (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA)

kimberlyh@psi.kiev.ua

Katie King

USA

G9-12 Counsellor

-MS Counseling (University of Tennessee Knoxville, USA) -BFA Historic Preservation (Savannah College of Art and Design, USA)

katiek@psi.kiev.ua

Rex Santos

USA

IT Integration

-Bachelor of Science in Management, (University of Phoenix, AZ, USA)

rexs@psi.kiev.ua

Polina Spencer

Russia

G6-12 Librarian

-Master Degree in Foreign Philology German Language and Literature (Moscow National University)

polinas@psi.kiev.ua

Pam York

UK

EC - G8 Librarian

-Bachelor of Education and Humanity (University of Wales, UK)

pamy@psi.kiev.ua

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SECTION VII: HOW DOES PSI MAKE SURE THAT STUDENTS ARE SAFE AND SECURE? A. HOW DOES THE PICK UP AND DROP OFF SYSTEM WORK? The road that runs in front of the school is a busy one. It is used by many residents who live (and park) in the areas as well as by school parents. The guidelines below are aimed at having us work together to the advantage of all PSI community members. The safety of the students on the street is paramount.

Gate Access Security System All pedestrian users of the school campus who are registered at PSI are issued a security card to enter the campus front / main gate. Details of the issue and use of the security system are provided upon enrolment.

Students should have their cards with them each day, even if they arrive by bus.

Parents and drivers are requested to accompany Primary children into the campus and to retrieve them from inside the School gates. Parents and drivers for children in Early Childhood through Kindergarten are asked to take and pick-up children directly from the child’s class. Early Childhood and Primary School students are not permitted to leave the campus alone or to walk out to drivers and cars.

Street Speed Please be mindful of many cars on the street and students who might walk out from between them. Always drive at a speed that allows you to stop easily. Small children entering or exiting the campus may not always use the pedestrian crossing. Drive in a manner to keep them safe at all times. Your increased vigilance is very important every day.

Traffic Movement and Flow Shkil’na and Victor Zabily Streets are narrow, with residential parking on both sides. To avoid traffic blockages, drivers are kindly asked to use the following route of movement at all times. ! Go up from Holosiivska Street to Shkil'na Street to drop off / pick up students just after the main gate, / zebra crossing and then go from the main gate (Shkil'na Street) onto Viktora Zabily Street and away from the school. This ‘one way’ circulation will help all vehicles move as quickly as possible and without blocking the area outside the main gate. ! NOTE - Please do not enter Shkil’na Street and approach the school from this direction as we consider it it ‘one way’ for traffic flow purposes.

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Front Gate and School Crossing Please do not park or wait in front of the school’s main gates. Drivers must keep moving as much as possible and ‘loop around’ a second time if the pickup cannot be made automatically. We ask everyone to keep moving, as this area is a no parking zone.

Observe the pedestrian / zebra crossing in front of the School. The crossing allows people to walk across the street safely. Cars should not park or stop (for drop off or pickup) on the crossing itself at any time. Please stop just before or just after the marked crossing for maximum safety.

Drivers are reminded to please be patient and allow pedestrians to cross first, as they have the right of way on the crosswalk.

General Parking The slowing of traffic often comes from people parking on corners, ‘double ranked’, parking across driveways and generally in a manner that limits the road space. Please park with traffic movement in mind and not in these places. Parents or drivers bringing students to and from school or visiting the school for other reasons are asked to park on Victor Zabily.

Longer Term / All Day Parking If you have a driver waiting for your child during the school day, please ask your driver to park a little further away and have students call them to the gate when required. In particular, this refers to drivers who park at School for many hours or all day. In these cases, do not park in front of the length of the school building (on Shkil’na Street). Please keep the nearby parking area clear for visitors and parents with younger children.

Late Arrival to School We ask parents to ensure that all children are on campus in time to arrive to their homerooms no later than 8:25. In Primary, students who arrive late should report immediately to the Reception Desk and then go to their homerooms. In Secondary, students who arrive between 8:25 and 8:35 should go first to their homerooms, where they will be marked late. After 8:35, Secondary students should sign in at the Reception Desk and then proceed to their first period classes.

Early Departure from Campus We ask parents not to take their children out of School earlier than the usual dismissal time. However, if students are sick or have an appointment that cannot reasonably be scheduled at another time, students must follow the checkout procedure. They must have a form signed by their classroom teacher(s) and an administrator in order to leave the campus. Parents should confirm their permission by email and indicate who will pick the child up (Primary) or give permission for students to leave unattended (Secondary).

Leaving Campus with Adults (Primary) Each Primary student should have designated adults who are responsible for picking students up from School.

Those adults must submit photo identification when they have their security cards issued. They should carry their security cards at all times.

On occasion, parents may want their child to go home with another adult. In that case, parents must email PSI Reception with the name of those parents and give their express permission for their child to go home with that person. If this does not happen, the School will keep the child on campus until we are able to contact parents and confirm.

Staying On Campus Past the School Day Students should not arrive at school before 8:00 am unless they have an established meeting time with a teacher.

Students who do not have Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs) after school should leave campus at the end of the school day. The campus is officially closed at 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Students cannot be on campus after this time without supervision. When official school programmes, special events and sporting fixtures etc. take - AN IB WORLD SCHOOL SINCE 2000 -

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place beyond 5:00 pm, a teacher or ECA leader supervises the students involved and areas of the campus being used for that event.

After 5:00 pm, unattended students must remain with the PSI security staff or under their supervision in the reception area until their parents arrive to collect them.

Saturday Super Sports Classes Students should arrive 15 minutes before their class begins and leave within 15 minutes of the activity’s completion. Because these are official PSI activities, a teacher / tutor will be on campus to supervise the students during this period of time. Outside of this period of time, students are the responsibility (and must be supervised) by a school parent to be on campus. If this does occur, students will remain with the PSI security staff or under their supervision in the reception area until their parents arrive to collect them.

After Hours, Weekend and Holiday Campus Use PSI families are welcome to use the outdoor and sporting facilities after hours and on weekends. Students can only be on campus if they are fully supervised by a school parent (unless they are part of an official and supervised school activity). Facilities must be booked with the school reception office, who logs these bookings with school security. Families must not enter buildings and classrooms. Booking ahead with the school staff is important, as there are often many bookings made for weekends. Families with official bookings have the priority to use the gym, football pitch and other outdooor facilities. Please note that some parts of the campus may be unavailable during holiday weeks when capital building projects are underway.

Guardianship If both parents are out of Kyiv for more than one day, the School must be informed of a nominated guardian for their child via the appropriate building secretary. The parents must provide the name of the guardian, the address (if different than the student’s usual address) and a phone number and email of the guardian. The intent of this policy is to insure that students have adequate supervision, medical and health care, and that the school has appropriate adults to consult in case of injury, accident and/or behavioural or learning problems.

Students admitted to PSI are expected to have usual and customary parent/and or guardianship supervision during their tenure at PSI. They should be domiciled with a parent or guardian over the age of 21 years who is known to the School. Guardians must be officially declared to the satisfaction of the School. If PSI administration determines that a student is not domiciled as described above, s/he may be withdrawn from attendance at PSI. A permanent change in guardianship should be reported to the School, or the student may be subject to withdrawal.

B. HOW DOES PSI WORK TO ENSURE SAFETY ON CAMPUS? Safety Procedures The school has emergency evacuation procedures that are reviewed annually. Every classroom contains a diagram demonstrating the proper exit should an emergency occur. Teachers practice these procedures with their students and all-school emergency evacuation and lock down drills are held each semester.

It is essential that parents maintain updated home and emergency addresses and contact phone numbers in the school office for use in an emergency situation.

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Health & Safety Documents You can find all of these documents in Veracross!

Area

Description

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Health & Safety - (Role & Responsibilities).

Crisis Management Plan

The school and community plan for a major incident or crisis.

Emergency Communication Plan

How we communicate emergency situations (including school closures) to the community during a school day or after hours.

Annual Emergency Drills Timeline

The planing for a range of emergency drills for each quarter of the school year.

Campus Evacuation / Fire Policy

Policy to evacuate the buildings in any emergency (to the football field).

Campus Lock Down Policy

Policy to ‘lock down’ the school in an emergency regarding a security threat to the campus.

Student Visitors Students not enrolled in the School must have special permission to be on campus during school hours.

Permission to bring a guest must be obtained from the Secondary or Primary principal at least one day in advance. The student’s homeroom teacher should also be notified in advance. All visiting students are expected to abide by school rules and protocols.

Adult Visitors Visitors with school business are welcome at PSI. However, if you wish to see a particular staff member, you must make an appointment. All visitors are requested to please check in with the security guard before entering the site.

Medical Care The School employs a full-time medic who is in our first aid room, which is located on the ground floor of the Primary building. The medic is on call during school hours and during our after school activity programme.

Parents are notified immediately if their child requires medical attention. PSI also employs the BORIC emergency ambulance service should this be necessary.

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GUIDELINES FOR PRIMARY STUDENTS AND PARENTS

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SECTION I: HOW DOES THE DAY WORK? A. HOW DOES THE SCHOOL HANDLE RECESS? Primary Recess and Lunch Breaks In Primary, there is a fifteen-minute morning recess and a forty-minute lunch with recess. When weather permits, students are taken to the playground behind the school. Students are watched by monitors and there is always a teaching staff member present with them. Students must stay on the playground during recess and lunch break. Playground rules prohibit pushing, shoving, or fighting of any sort. The throwing of snowballs is not permitted. When weather conditions prohibit the use of the outside play areas, Primary students remain in their homerooms under the supervision of the homeroom teacher, monitor or Teacher Assistant (TA).

Primary Recess and Weather The School feels it is of utmost importance for children to play outside on a daily basis. The health and academic benefits of fresh air and active play are well researched. However, here are times when children cannot play outside. PSI practice is as follows: 1. Children are inside on rainy days. Playground monitors make the decision and inform teachers as needed.

2. Children play outside when it snows.

3. When temperatures are between -10C and -15C, the decision whether to be outside is based on the wind chill factor.

4. Children are inside when the temperature falls below -15C B. HOW MUCH TIME DOES MY CHILD GET WITH SPECIALIST TEACHERS? Early Childhood Physical Education for EC3: 1 x 40 minute periods a week Physical Education for EC4: 2 x 40 minute periods a week Kindergarten Physical Education 3 x 40 minute periods a week Music 2 x 20 minute periods a week Art 3 x 20 minute periods a week Additional Language (Ukrainian, Russian, EAL) 2 x 30 minute periods a week Grade 1 Physical Education 1 x 40 minute and 1 x 80 minute periods a week Music 2 x 40 minute periods a week Art 1 x 80 minute periods a week Additional Language (Ukrainian, Russian, EAL) 3 x 30 minute periods a week Grade 2 through 5 Physical Education 1 x 40 minute and 1 x 80 minute periods a week Music 2 x 40 minute periods a week Art 1 x 80 minute periods a week Additional Language (Ukrainian, Russian, EAL) 5 x 40 minute periods a week Library and IT skills are provided to students through integrated projects and lessons. The school librarian and the IT Integration Specialist work in collaboration with grade level teams throughout the year. Children are allowed to check out books when needed or during scheduled classes.

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SECTION II: HOW DOES THE SCHOOL CELEBRATE AND REWARD STUDENTS? A. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STUDENT PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS? Birthday Celebrations In consideration of children’s feelings, we ask that printed invitations be sent to school ONLY if all the children in the class/grade (or all the boys/girls) are invited. If you are unable to accommodate large numbers for parties, please contact families privately via email or phone.

Celebrations in class should be limited to cupcakes or other 'easy to distribute' treats.

Assemblies Primary school assemblies are scheduled bi-weekly. These rotate between K – Grade 2 and Grade 3- Grade 5 assemblies. Assemblies are held to give the students opportunities to present their work, share what they have learnt, practice presentation skills and learn proper audience behaviour. Parents may be invited to given assemblies. Due to space limitations, we requested that only parents of the grade presenting the assembly attend. Assemblies are held on Fridays, starting at 8.30am. Occasionally, both groups will have an assembly on one Friday. In those instances, the Grades 3-5 assembly is at 8.30am and K-2 is at 9.15am.

B. WHAT AWARDS CAN STUDENTS EARN IN PRIMARY? Abby Hulka Award Presented to a Grade 5 student who demonstrates the positive qualities exhibited by Abby Hulka, a fifth grade student at PSI who tragically died in a car accident in October, 2001. Abby was known for her friendliness, compassion, fairness, willingness to share, excellent academic work, and a positive attitude towards others.

Sportsmanship Award Presented for ability and a sense of fairness in athletics to a PYP (Grades 2 – 5) student.

Ingerson Award Awarded to the EC-Grade 4 student who best exhibits action related to learning and the world. Sharon Ingerson was a long-serving Primary principal at PSI. The winner is chosen on the following criteria: 1. There is a direct connection between what is studied and the action taken by the student.

2. The action is self-generated and possibly not related to any class or summative work.

Students are nominated by teachers. A committee of volunteers reviews the nominations and makes a decision

by June 1st.

The awards are presented at a whole school assembly on the last day of the school year. The recipients receive a certificate. The Ingerson Award recipient additionally has his/her name placed on a plaque located in the main entrance.

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SECTION III: WHAT ARE THE BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS FOR MY CHILD? A. WHAT IS THE SCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY ABOUT STUDENT DISCIPLINE? Overview PSI is a place where we all belong. In order to create this kind of place, we must have a school culture that promotes caring and acceptance. Our aim is to have a school culture in which all students are treated with respect and are given the opportunity to learn in an environment that is engaging, nurturing and safe. This includes students, parents and staff.

The core of our beliefs comes from the PYP Learner Profile and Attitudes. The development of these characteristics is embedded in all we do. With the Learner Profile, we want to develop students who are balanced, caring, communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, principled, reflective, risk-takers, and thinkers. The Attitudes we want students to exhibit are appreciation, commitment, confidence, cooperation, creativity, curiosity, empathy, enthusiasm, independence, integrity, respect and tolerance.

Action is another Essential Element of the PYP. Students in PSI learn to take action to extend their learning and to make the world a better place. An additional definition of action is for students to understand that behaviour is an action, a choice they make, and an outcome of learning and understanding.

With the diversity of culture and language, it’s important to have a common way of communicating with students about behavioral expectations.The Learner Profile gives us a common language and foundation on which to build our school culture and values. The Learner Profile and Attitudes of the PYP cover the most important core values we want our students to learn and live out.

Parents can also be involved by using these words at home with their children. By recognising when their children are showing great behavior or guiding them to make responsible choices, we can work together to promote self-awareness, self-efficacy and responsibility.

We understand there are cultural differences in how children are taught to respond to physical aggression. We stress that at PSI, ‘giving change’ (‘zdacha’) or returning a punch or hit, is not an acceptable response.

Promoting Positive Behavior The best way to seek positive student behaviour is to actively encourage it. We do this by: 1. Modelling appropriate behaviour 2. Using praise and verbal recognition 3. Involving students in decisions that affect them 4. Have clear and consistent expectations Clear and Consistent Expectations If students know what is expected of them, they are better able to work and play together. The following rules and guidelines have been developed by students, teachers and teaching support staff.

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B. HOW ARE STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO MAKE GOOD CHOICES? Student Problem Solving At the beginning of the school year, through assemblies, teachers and the counsellor teach and review the following problem solving tactics.

Our goal is always to help children work out problems for themselves. The children are taught through example and experience to differentiate between a small problem and a big problem. Any time a big problem (like physical aggression) happens, students will be taught to go directly to an adult they trust.

For disagreements and smaller problems, the following steps should be followed by the students before going to an adult. Adults also guide students to use these steps before the adult intervenes to solve the problem for the student.

Panther’s Choices (for KG to Grade 2) ● Talk it out - Use an ‘I message’ ● Walk away ● Ignore it ● Tell the person to stop ● Apologise ● Make a deal ● Wait and cool off ● Go to another game ● Share and take turns OR The Panther’s Win/Win Guidelines (for Grades 3-5) 1. If you are angry or upset, take a minute to cool off.

2. Tell the person how you feel and what you want using an ‘I message’ 3. Listen to the other person carefully 4. Take responsibility for your part of the problem 5. Think of solutions 6. Choose the best solution for both of you - this is a Win/Win solution Remember: It it’s a big problem, tell an adult you trust right away. (This can be the yard teacher, class teacher, counsellor, or principal.)

Breaking rules or engaging in totally unacceptable behaviour (fighting, physical aggression or hurtful and abusive language) may result in disciplinary action.

C. HOW DO TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS SUPPORT STUDENTS IN MAKING GOOD CHOICES? When helping students solve problems, teachers and the principal might … ! Help students talk and listen to each other when solving a problem ! Listen to the reporting student and write a report of the reported incident ! Talk to the person who is causing the problem ! Remove the person(s) from the class or yard - AN IB WORLD SCHOOL SINCE 2000 -

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Send the person(s) to the principal if it is repeated or totally unacceptable behaviour Speak to the parents about the behaviour

When dealing with problems, teachers and the Primary principal will always … ! Listen to both sides of the story and all the students involved (including any observers) ! Let you know that reporting is sensible ! Work out the best way to handle the situation together with you ! Let you know the result ! Report incidents and results thoroughly to families for their information.

D. WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES FOR STUDENTS WHO MAKE POOR CHOICES? Level One - Inappropriate Behaviour (Classroom / Teacher Level) It is understood that children at this age are learning how to behave and interact with others outside the family.

At times children test limits or simply do not know an expectation. At times they are frustrated or angry and do not react in a socially acceptable way. These are called ‘low level’ concerns. All classroom teachers and specialists will establish their own classroom expectations, grievance procedures and consequences at Level One. Teachers issue appropriate re-directions, warnings and counselling throughout Level One. Teacher discretion is used to manage students and specific behavioural situations using the three steps below.

Level Two - Totally Unacceptable Behaviour (Primary Principal) This may include high levels of refusing / not following a staff member’s direction, fighting, and/or inappropriate language.

In the event children are sent to the office for misbehavior, the meeting is divided into two parts: to learn from our mistakes and to accept consequences for our actions. Wherever possible, consequences are meant to reinforce the behaviour that needs correcting. Consequences can vary depending on the maturity level of the child. In general, students in Grades 4 and 5 are considered old enough to refrain from physically fighting on campus at all times. Any students who do so will be sent home, no matter what the cause.

In the event of repeated bullying (defined as intimidation, being mean spirited, repeated verbal or physical aggression), students will write what they are doing wrong and what their plan is to solve this problem. If the plan is not followed, the teacher will inform the principal and student/s will receive appropriate consequences. If there is no improvement, the student/s will be sent home for the day. Both victim and bully will receive consultation from the guidance counsellor based on their needs.

Whenever students are sent home from school, the parents and student will need to meet with the principal the following day for a discussion and for the student to show they can earn returning to class.

Level Three – Exceptional Circumstances (Primary Principal) This may include biting, violent or illegal acts, repeated harassment, stealing and/or excessive physical behavior. In these instances, students are immediately suspended. In order to return to school, there must be a meeting with the Primary principal, the parents and the child. The student must exhibit a willingness to earn being allowed back to class. A behavioral or probationary contact might be developed. The School reserves the right to exit a child from PSI if the parents and/or child do not demonstrate commitment to the child’s growth.

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GUIDELINES FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS AND PARENTS

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SECTION I: HOW IMPORTANT IS DAILY ATTENDANCE? A. WHAT ARE THE RULES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING ATTENDANCE? School Policy The School takes student attendance very seriously. The full policy is outlined on page 15.

It’s important for you to know that attendance is divided into excused and unexcused, as follows: EXCUSED: -Doctor-verified (certificate) illness or injury -Family emergency (illness, injury or death of a family member) -School-sponsored trips such as CEESA (which are not counted on report cards) -School suspensions -Embassy/visa business NOT EXCUSED: -Family vacations or travel time -Doctor or dentist appointments for routine medical or dental procedures -Calling in sick without doctor note to follow up -College visits -Study leave (students choosing to stay home to study instead of going to school) Please note that both excused and unexcused absences are reported on report cards and student transcripts.

This includes students who are absent on the dates for Fall Trips, which are part of the School programme.

Students absent from school during formal exam periods will not be given an opportunity to re-sit exams.

Unexcused absences 10 absences: Parents are directly contacted as a reminder of the School’s concern.

15 absences: Parents must come in for a meeting with administration when a student reaches 15 absences.

Students are placed on an attendance contract.

DP students are assigned Saturday detentions to make up for missed time.

20 absences: Parents must meet with administration.

The School reserves the right to retain a student at his/her grade level the following year.

Excessive Excused Absences ! The school will support students on long-term medical leave to the extent possible. ! When students reach 20 non-consecutive excused absences, the School reserves the right to meet with parents and the student to review the attendance record, set goals and review placement for the following year.

All absences ! Please note that students who are absent from school during the day are not permitted to attend after school activities or events. ! The administration reserves the right to deny enrollment in the following year for any student who is chronically absent from school without good cause. ! At the DP level, students who do not meet the minimum requirements for attendance may be removed from the DP. They may also be asked to attend Saturday sessions.

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Absence Procedures Absences due to illness/emergency: Students who are absent must provide a written explanation from their parent(s)/physician. Parents should email absence@psi.kiev.ua early on the day of the absence. When a student is absent without notification, the parents of the student will be called each day of the absence. A student who misses school for three days or more due to illness is required to provide a doctor’s note.

B. WHAT HAPPENS IF I ARRIVE LATE TO SCHOOL? Procedures Students arriving between 8:25 and 8:35 must go directly to homeroom, where they will be marked late by their homeroom teacher.

Students arriving after 8:35 are checked in at the guard house, where their arrival time is noted by the turnstile system. The guards send updated arrival information to the Attendance Secretary and those times are recorded in the student’s on-line attendance record. Students then check in with the Reception desk before going to their class.

Consequences Late 5 times: Students are assigned detentions by their homeroom teachers to make up the time missed.

Late 6-9 times: Students receive a 7:45 am detention in the Principal’s office for each tardy.

Late 10 times: Students receive an in-house full day suspension which becomes part of their permanent discipline record.

Late 11-14 times: Students receive a 7:45 am detention in the Principal’s office for each tardy.

Late 15 times: Students are suspended out of school and parents must meet with administration to discuss an attendance contract.

SECTION II: HOW ARE STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS? A. HOW DOES THE SCHOOL HELP STUDENTS BALANCE THEIR RIGHTS WITH THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES? PSI expects students to work towards their full academic potential and behave in a manner that will bring respect and honour to the School, their families, their own communities and their personal development as responsible learners.

It is our aim to nurture well-balanced, mature individuals who are able to take responsibility for their own actions and who will grow to be valued members of the international community. Students at PSI are encouraged to recognise that rights bring with them equivalent responsibilities. Student rights are balanced against responsibilities in the following ways: Students have the right to

Students have the responsibility to

Learning

Learn to the best of their ability in welltaught, productive classes.

Do their best work and help others do their best.

This includes listening and following directions, asking for explanations when needed, disturbing no one in class, arriving to class on time, and turning in neat, carefully planned and completed work.

Respect

Be happy and to be treated with understanding and respect as individuals.

Respect others, to treat them with understanding and not to hurt their feelings.

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Expression

Hear and be heard and the right to be free to express their opinions, feelings and ideas.

Respect others’ opinions, feelings and ideas and to listen to others.

Safety

Be safe and secure in school with rules developed to support these rights.

Respect others’ right to safety, treat others with the same kindness they would expect themselves, and obey school rules.

Property

Bring their belongings and materials to school and the right to utilise school materials.

Look after their own possessions, respect other people’s property and t use and share school materials in an appropriate manner.

Dress Code

Wear clothes of their choice to school.

Wear clothes that are decent, inoffensive, and appropriate and take care of their clothing.

B. WHAT ARE THE STANDARDS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOUR? PSI encourages all students to demonstrate self-discipline and respect so that the School can function as a caring and supportive institution. An essential element of this goal is to ensure that this policy is known throughout the School and is implemented by all.

Behaviour will be judged by the extent to which the attitudes and actions of the students contribute to or restrict the effective learning in the classroom, as well as the quality of life and functioning of the School as a caring and involved community. The intent is to provide a co-operative, supportive and safe environment where each individual feels respected, valued, and secure. To achieve this, the following standards have been established to encourage good relationships between pupils, teachers, and parents: ● Good classroom practice ● A framework that enhances good behaviour ● A positive manner encouraging good behaviour rather than simply punishing the unacceptable

To this end, there is in place a clear system of rewards and sanctions: ● An ordered and calm atmosphere within the School where pupils and teachers feel respected ● A consistent pattern when dealing with unacceptable behaviour ● Explicit equal opportunity ● Respect for other cultures and values ● Positive social skills ● Clear standards of behaviour during times outside the classroom, making explicit what is and what is not acceptable ● A whole school approach to discipline, encouraging all teachers to adopt the same approach when dealing

with matters of discipline It should be noted that in case of a disagreement between staff and students regarding suitability, the teacher makes the final decision.

Classroom Expectations Respect others Engage in positive behaviours Be polite and helpful to your teachers, fellow students and others Use appropriate language at all times

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Speak English as the language of inclusion, except in classes designed to teach or support other languages Ask a teacher or other staff member for help if you do not understand what you have been asked to do Tell your teacher or another staff member if you or another student is upset or being bullied Have your laptop with you and use it every day

C. WHAT IS THE CODE OF CONDUCT? The administration, Board and staff at PSI expect that all members of the school community will demonstrate respect for self, others and the environment at all times. When students fail to do so, the administration and Board reserve the right to take appropriate disciplinary action for activities that are considered detrimental to the welfare of the school, student body or individual.

PSI students are subject to disciplinary action for incidents of misconduct occurring during school or while attending school-sponsored activities, whether on the school campus or off the campus. These rules include: Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism - All students are expected to maintain academic integrity with respect to their academic work. It is unacceptable to submit someone else's work as their own work, give their work to someone else to use, copy homework, or to use notes, signal or talk during a test. It is also unacceptable to use cell phones or other devices to obtain or share information during a test. It is important to note that students who help someone else cheat are held to the same standard and the same set of consequences.

The School maintains on-going records of student malpractice throughout their time at the Secondary School.

Plagiarism Students who plagiarise in class or on homework assignments are supported in the following ways: First offence: The student must re-do the work, review the academic honesty requirements (including support sessions on research and citation if necessary). Parents are contacted and the School records the offence.

Subsequent cases: A second offence in any subject results in an automatic zero and will also result in mandatory support sessions on research and citation with the librarian. Other penalties (detention and/or suspension may also apply.)

Violating Exam Protocols Students who cheat on a test or exam or who violate exam protocols receive a zero for that test and may be suspended from school. Teachers may ask the student to complete that test or a similar one in order to assess the student’s understanding of the material, but the student will not receive academic credit for that test. Parents will be contacted by the teacher. As with plagiarism, subsequent cases of cheating may lead to other penalties, including additional suspensions, removal from the DP, and even expulsion.

Students in the IB Diploma Programme may lose their right to earn IB Certificates or Diploma for academic malpractice in their written work, classwork or on their exams.

Students receive support for academic honesty through use of the Cite It Right guides, assistance through the library and targeted classroom instruction.

Alcohol, Drugs or Tobacco - Possession and/or use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco or related paraphernalia (including electronic cigarettes) on campus or at school-sponsored events is an infraction of PSI rules and will result in a suspension while the administration considers expulsion.

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Students caught distributing or selling any of these items are automatically referred to the Board Expulsion Committee.

Bullying – Bullying is defined as continuous intimidation, excessive teasing or physical aggression against other students, especially when one student has greater power (social or physical, real or perceived) over another. It includes racial slurs, gestures and remarks. Students will formally apologise to injured parties and parents will be contacted. Students involved in bullying may be suspended; repeated incidents and/or acts of physical bullying may lead to expulsion.

Closed Campus All students should carry their swipe cards with them and use them for entering and exiting the campus through the main gates only. Students who lose their cards must replace them at a small cost.

Students are not allowed to leave campus and then come back in the same day. This includes the time between the end of classes and the start of ECAs. Students who leave for the day must complete the permission form and have it signed by all teachers whose classes will be missed as well as by the principal or an IB coordinator.

Displays of Affection – PSI recognises that general feelings of affection may exist between students. Public displays of such affection, however, should not offend fellow students, faculty, staff or guests. Students should refrain from inappropriate behaviour such as intimate and prolonged embraces, kissing, and similar actions on campus, school buses and school events. Repeated incidents will lead to a parent conference.

Dress Code – Students must dress appropriately for school. Clothing that is too revealing, too tight, or otherwise too suggestive is not acceptable. We do not allow bare midriffs or exposed chests. Clothing length should be no shorter than the length of the student’s arms when at rest. We also do not accept tee shirts or other apparel that have obscene or offensive language or pictures, or any clothing that advertises alcohol, drugs or tobacco in any language. Hats and sunglasses are not allowed in classes or hallways. Students dressed inappropriately may be asked to wear a lab coat, to turn clothing inside out or to go home to change. The administration has final say in determining appropriate dress.

Students must dress in full PE kit for all PE classes.

Electronic devices – PSI is a ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) school. All Secondary students must have their own laptops. In addition, we allow Secondary students to bring cell-phones, MP3/4 players, tablets and other devices for educational purposes. We also encourage them to bring headphones to School, as these are often used for language activities and multi-media use. Students bringing these devices to School are expected to use them respectfully, following the School’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), which is included on Veracross homeroom sites.This will include following guidelines established by each teacher and includes turning the devices off upon request. Game devices may not be used during the School day. However, they may be used on the school bus.

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Second offence: Teacher confiscates item and turns it in to administration; student picks it up at the end of the day Third offence: Student turns it in to the principal at the start of a school day for a specified number of days; parents are contacted

Fighting - Any deliberate, aggressive physical contact with another person that might result in an injury is considered fighting. ‘Play fighting’ or ‘horsing around’ can also result in injury and is also prohibited. Fighting will result in a suspension for all students involved. A severe incident and/or repeated incidents may lead to expulsion.

Inappropriate Behaviour – Teachers have the right to stop any behaviour that disrupts the learning opportunities or threatens the safety of others.

Insubordination – Students are expected to follow a staff member's directions.

Laboratory Safety - Creating an unsafe situation in the lab could harm not only the student involved but also others, and will result in disciplinary action.

Late Work - It is important to consistently turn work in on the assigned dates. Students should be aware that: Failure to turn in work on the assigned date will result in a mark of zero (0) for that assignment. However, the work will be reviewed and comments made so that students can still benefit from doing the work itself.

Chronic late or missing work will result in parent contact and will certainly impact quarter and semester grades.

Students who miss due dates during excused absences (doctor-excused medical, family emergency, schoolrelated trips, etc.) will be provided with new due dates. In general, if they are gone one day, they have one additional day to complete the work. If they are gone two days, they have two days to make up the work, However, if they miss the revised due date, they will receive a zero (0) on the assigned work.

We expect that all students who are absent will contact classmates and/or teachers immediately to determine what work they have missed; it is the student's responsibility, not the teacher's responsibility, to follow up after absences.

Grade 6 students are allowed one opportunity to turn in one late summative assessment, provided that the work is submitted to the teacher within 48 hours. As with the Academic Honesty Policy, parents will be contacted and the student’s name will be entered on a spreadsheet available to all G6 teachers and to administration. They will not be given a second opportunity to turn in late work, even if it is for another class.

In the case of excused absences (e.g., CEESA, doctor-excused medical absences), teachers will provide revised due dates that are reasonable, given the length of absence involved.

Obscenities and Profanities - All students are expected to use appropriate, inoffensive language. This also refers to wording and slogans on clothing. It extends to all languages, not just English. Penalties range from parent contact to detention. Language aimed at an individual will be viewed as an act of bullying and may result in suspension. This rule applies to any languages spoken by students.

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Stealing – It is not acceptable for students to take what doesn’t belong to them, even as a practical joke.

Students caught stealing will be given a suspension for the first offense and will need to return or replace the stolen items. Repeated incidents of stealing and/or the theft of expensive items can result in expulsion.

Vandalism – Destruction or desecration of school or personal property is not allowed. Students who engage in such behaviours are subject to detention or suspension, and will be asked to either reimburse the school or individual and/or assist in the repair or cleaning of damaged items.

Weapons – PSI has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy for weapons on campus. The School defines a weapon as any item that could be used to harm another person. It may also include ‘toy’ weapons. Students caught with a weapon on campus or at a school event will automatically be suspended from school. The School reserves the right to move directly to an expulsion hearing if the situation warrants it.

D. WHAT STEPS DOES THE SCHOOL TAKE WHEN A STUDENT MISBEHAVES? Teachers handle most discipline problems. If the offense is serious enough, or in the case of repeated defiance of a teacher's or staff member's authority, the counsellor and/or administration intervene. Teachers track and document all cases of student misconduct serious enough to disrupt other students or the educational program.

There are clear, consistent and fairly administered consequences.

A typical sequence includes: 1. warning 2. consequence (loss of certain privileges, note home, etc.)

3. detention 4. in-school suspension/parent conference 6. out-of-school suspension/parent conference 7. expulsion The administration reserves the right to move immediately past the warning stage as appropriate. Under certain circumstances, administration may choose to suspend or move to expel without going through other steps.

Suspension Suspensions of students occur for serious offenses. Suspensions can vary in length. If a student is suspended out of school, s/he cannot attend any school events during the time of that suspension, but s/he may work with teachers to keep current in course work.

Examples of behaviours that result in suspension

Offense

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

High School (Grades 9-12)

Repeated violations of the Code of Conduct

1 – 3 day suspension

3 – 5 day suspension

Possession or use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs on campus or at a school sponsored event

1 – 3 days suspension; counseling upon return

3 – 5 days suspension; counseling upon return

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Distribution or sale of alcohol, Suspension and move to tobacco or drugs on campus or at expulsion a school sponsored event Repeated or flagrant defiance of 1 – 3 days in school suspension teacher or staff authority

Suspension and move to expulsion

3 – 5 days in school suspension

Serious and/or repeated acts of 1 day in school suspension 1 day of in-school suspension plagiarism or cheating A zero on the assignment or test A zero on the assignment (starting with second offense) (starting with second offense) A zero on the test or exam (starting with first offense) Theft or criminal activities

1 -3 days suspension; possible contact of local authorities

3 – 5 days suspension; possible contact of local authorities

Possession of a weapon

Suspension and move to expulsion

Suspension and move to expulsion

Please note that the School reserves the right to increase the consequences listed above based on the severity of in the incident and the pattern of behaviour for individual students. It is important to note that two suspensions within one calendar year results in an automatic referral to the school’s Expulsion Committee.

Expulsion Expulsion of students occurs for any acts that seriously threaten the safety of students and staff and/or for repeated acts of misconduct despite other disciplinary actions.

The School convenes an Expulsion Committee made up of the homeroom teacher or appropriate IB coordinator, the director and at least one Board member. The student may also request a specific teacher to serve as an advocate; this teacher is a non-voting member of the committee. Based on evidence presented and input from the parents and other teachers, the Committee decides whether or not to expel. The decision to expel must be unanimous. Students who are expelled are not allowed to return to PSI at any time, either to re-enrol or to visit the campus.

Examples of behaviour that may result in expulsion: 1. Sale or distribution of drugs, tobacco or alcohol on campus 2. Violence or repeated incidents of fighting 3. Gross violation of the Code of Conduct 4. Repeated defiance of teacher or staff authority 5. Possession of a weapon 6. Repeated violations of the Code of Conduct resulting in two or more suspensions from school

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SECTION III: HOW DOES THE SCHOOL CELEBRATE AND REWARD SUCCESS? A. HOW DOES THE SCHOOL CELEBRATE STUDENT WORK AND SUCCESS? Students in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) organise and run monthly assemblies to celebrate student work and effort. Each month, students are recognised for their participation in athletics, competitions and ECAs. Student performances are often showcased, and student learning shared with the larger group.

In January and June, the School holds Grade 6-12 Honours Assemblies to acknowledge students who have demonstrated excellence in application, attitude and/or academics.

B. WHAT AWARDS DOES THE SCHOOL GIVE? Semester Awards Honour Role Students receive Honour Roll recognition if they achieve the following: ! Grades of 5, 6 or 7 in every course ! An A or B in TOK for Grade 11 and 12 ! A satisfactory or above in ungraded courses (e.g., EAL) ! Satisfactory completion of CAS/Service Learning requirements ! Satisfactory progress on Personal Project or Extended Essay ! No Attitude and Application grade below a B High Honour Roll Students receive High Honour Roll recognition if they achieve the following: ! Grades of 6 or 7 in every course ! A satisfactory or above in ungraded courses (e.g., EAL) ! Satisfactory completion of CAS/C&S requirements ! Satisfactory progress on Personal Project or Extended Essay ! No Attitude and Application grade below a B Application and Attitude Grade Awards At the end of each semester, students who achieve only A and B marks in this category receive a certificate that recognises sustained commitment and a positive attitude regardless of the student’s natural flair or ability.

Attendance Awards PSI recognises students who have two or fewer absences and five or fewer times late to school. Students must meet both criteria to receive an Attendance Award. School-related absences (e.g., CEESA tournaments, MUN, etc.) are not counted in determining attendance records.

Year-End Awards In addition to the awards listed above, the second semester awards include: Departmental Awards Each department offers three awards – one for MYP students in Grades 6-8, one for MYP students in Grades 910, and one for a DP student in Grade 11 or 12. The selection is based on the student’s demonstration of the Learner Profile in that subject area.

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Roman Jacobi Award This award is presented to a Grade 6 – 10 male student who has demonstrated outstanding effort and achievement in the IB Middle Years Programme.

Lady Claire Asquith Award This award is presented to a Grade 6 – 10 female student who has demonstrated outstanding effort and achievement in the IB Middle Years Programme.

Rowland Jepson Award This award is presented to a student of either gender in Grade 11 or 12 for outstanding effort and achievement in the IB Diploma Programme.

Luis and Alexandra Baqueriza Award This award is given to a student of any grade level (6-12) or gender for outstanding commitment to community service.

ECIS International Student Award The European Council of International Schools (ECIS) asks schools to nominate a student who is a good representative of his/her country, with a positive attitude toward the life and culture of others, able to converse in at least two languages, a contributing force in the life of the school, with the ability to bring differing people together into a sense of community, thus furthering the cause of international understanding. There are no limitations in respect to the age, nationality, class or level of academic performance of the student.

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​Pechersk School International, Kyiv

​Academic School Year Calendar -­ 2015 / 2016

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NOVEMBER 20 Staff Professional Day – No School DECEMBER 18 Last Day 21 Dec – 10 Jan Winter Break JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day 7 January Orthodox Christmas 11 School Resumes 20 Exact End of the 1st Semester

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FEBRUARY 19 Last Day 22 – 26 Half Semester Break 29 School Resumes

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APRIL 22 Last Day 25 Apr – 2 May Spring Break

MAY 1 Orthodox Easter Sunday 2 Orthodox Easter Monday Holiday 3 School Resumes 9 Victory in Europe Day Holiday

JUNE 17 Last Day of School 20 Holy Trinity Holiday 28 Constitution Day Holiday

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