SECONDARY SCHOOL GUIDE
FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS
(GRADES 7 – 13)
2016 – 2017
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CONTENTS
Secondary School IB Programmes Overview
Admission
Reporting
Progression Through Secondary School
Open Meetings for Parents
Trips & Extra-Curricula Events
Enrichment Activities
Contacts
Code of Conduct
Contracts
Declarations
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SECONDARY SCHOOL IB PROGRAMMES OVERVIEW
The International School of Milan has been authorized to offer the International
Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme since 1987 and subsequently introduced the IB
Middle Years and Primary Years Programmes in 2003 and 2005, respectively.
There are two distinct phases of Secondary School:
In Grades 7-11, students aged 11-16 work towards completion of the five-year IB Middle Years programme
(MYP). The MYP “encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers, emphasizing
intellectual challenge, encouraging students to make connections between their studies in traditional subjects
and to the real world. It fosters the development of skills for
communication, intercultural understanding and global
engagement”. In the first three years at ISM, students study
a range of compulsory subjects from across eight MYP
subject groups. Whilst the majority of these subjects remain
compulsory in years 4 and 5 of the programme, they do
make choices regarding which subjects to continue pursuing
within the Humanities, Arts and Languages. Assessment is
an on-going and essential feature of every course.
The final MYP score at the end of Grade 11 determines
admission onto the school’s IB Diploma Programme in
Grades 12 and 13.
In Grades 12-13, students aged 16-19 work towards
completion of the two-year IB Diploma Programme (DP).
Almost all aim for the ‘full’ IB Diploma, which is
recognised by universities all over the world. The DP is an
“academically challenging and balanced programme of
education with final examinations that prepares students for
success at university and life beyond. It has been designed
to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical
well-being of students.” Students study 6 subjects (3 at
higher level and 3 at standard level), in addition to three
core components: a course in Theory of Knowledge, a
programme of Creativity, Action and Service, and an
Extended Essay.
As well as these two IB-defined phases of Secondary education, we recognise the need for age-specific learning
environments. As such, most teachers work with either Grades 7-9 or with Grades 10-13. The Secondary School
section of our campus (on the second and third floors) also has a dedicated ‘Diploma Wing’ for students in
Grades 12 and 13.
Please see the extensive handbooks for DP and MYP for more information about the two
programmes.
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ADMISSION
All courses at ISM lead towards IB Diploma qualifications. We cannot provide for students who would benefit
from alternative targets or who require substantial learning support beyond Grade 9. Admission is based on
school records from the last two years and a personal interview in which families can demonstrate a commitment
to the Core Values of the school. The student may have to carry out diagnostic tests in English and Mathematics.
Secondary School Admissions Process
Complete application form and return to admissions office via email
Submit school reports from the last two years and results of any special learning or psychological assessments
Contact admissions office to fix appointment with Principal
Meet with Principal to discuss programmes and visit campus
Prepare for admissions tests (where appropriate)
Sit admissions tests (where appropriate)
Previous school to submit confidential reference (proforma or letter)
Decision on admission by Principal
Invitation to enroll or placed on waiting list
We will consider students from international families who are not proficient in English if we feel that over their
projected time at ISM the student will be able to follow IB Diploma courses successfully. Students with
particularly weak English skills will be asked to take an intensive language course and progress will be assessed
before being accepted. Such courses and any additional support required will be funded by families as an
additional cost.
Where we are in doubt about the suitability of our programmes for any applicant we occasionally admit students
on a trial basis. In this case the targets and criteria for success will be clearly identified in writing before
admission. The aim of the trial is to give a specific period to assess whether the student can be successful at
ISM, ensuring that the trial is also short enough for him/her to transfer elsewhere if we find that our system is
not appropriate for the student concerned.
Students with diagnosed learning or behavioural issues will only be considered for admission following
evaluations by the school’s support services and an agreement with the family regarding the provision of any
individual support which needs to be funded by the family.
Grades 7-9 (Years 1-3 of the Middle Years Programme)
We will consider students who we believe will be able to progress to the final two years of the IB Middle Years
Programme, based on previous school records and admissions tests.
Grades 10-11 (Years 4-5 of the Middle Years Programme)
We will consider students who we believe will be able to progress to the full IB Diploma Programme in grade
12, based on previous school records and admissions tests.
Grade 12 (Year 1 of the Diploma Programme)
We will consider students whose school records and admissions tests indicate that they can be admitted to full
IB Diploma Programme. Applications for grade 12 after the October half-term break will not be considered
unless the student is already following IB Diploma Programme courses in another school.
Grade 13 (Year 2 of the Diploma Programme)
We will consider transfer students who have achieved pass criteria (usually 28 points, a full draft of the extended
essay and 100 hours CAS) at the end of the first year of the Diploma Programme and where courses are
compatible. The IB Diploma team will be involved in close liaison with the family and previous school to set
clear individual criteria for the courses being studied.
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REPORTING
Good communication with families is at the core of our approach to education. We encourage interaction and
expect that parents will get to know the teachers through the personal appointment systems and in social contexts
organised by the Parents Advisory Board. There are five reporting sessions each year - one every two months.
The aim of reporting is to be frank and fair in giving honest and regular feedback to students and families so
that appropriate guidance and intervention can be undertaken. By understanding the implications of study and
progress, students and families can plan in advance for careers and university options.
Each subject throughout the MYP and DP is graded for attainment on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest):
7 Excellent
6 Very Good
5 Good
4 Satisfactory
3 Mediocre
2 Poor
1 Very Poor
In the IB Middle Years Programme, such 1-7 grade is obtained by adding up the individual criterion grades
and then transforming the resulting number in the 1 to 7 scale. For further information, please refer to the IB
MYP Handbook.
A student’s approach to study (ATS) in each subject is graded on a scale of A (highest) to D (lowest):
A Exceeds Expectations
C Need improvement in some areas
Participates actively in class
Anticipates deadlines and regularly seeks advice
Evidence of good independent study habits
1 of the ‘B’ criteria are not met
B Meets Expectations
D Requires significant attention
Consistently engaged in lessons
Meets deadlines
Well organized and/or good presentation of work
2 or more of the ‘B’ criteria are not met
There are three types of formal feedback used in the Secondary School, although these will naturally be
supplemented through verbal and written communication of a more informal nature:
Three-way conferences – Meetings between subject teachers, students and parents are scheduled twice
annually to discuss progress. These are held between 16:00-18:30.
Interim/Grade Reports – All students receive interim reports every two months that help monitor progress by
providing a snapshot of progress. Interims contain both an attainment grade and an ATS grade for each of the
subjects studied.
- The attainment grade in MYP is an estimate of current attainment, whereas;
- The DP attainment grade is a prediction of what teachers expect students to attain come the end of the
programme, based on their current approach to study.
Full Analytical Reports – In addition to interim reports, one full analytical report will be published annually.
These contain written comments by teachers as well as articulate feedback on progress in many of the criteria
related to skills, attitudes and knowledge in the subject being studied. These also identify key areas for
development in each subject discipline. As with the interim reports, full analytical reports will contain both an
attainment grade and ATS grade for each of the subjects studied. The attainment grade in MYP is calculated
from the criteria marks achieved in each subject discipline, whereas in the DP is a prediction of what teachers
expect students to attain come the end of the programme, based on current approach to study.
All reports are published electronically via our online ‘parent portal’ which can be accessed from the ISM
website. Additionally, there are a number of informative presentations throughout the year about our
educational offering, on themes such as university admissions, assessment and core programme components.
For a calendar of report publishing dates, three-way conferences, informative meetings
and other school events, please refer to the calendar on the school website and weekly
bulletins.
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PROGRESSION THROUGH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Progression from one grade to another at the Secondary School is dependent on the student having been absent
for no more than 35 school days (G7-11), 18 school days (G12-13) and having demonstrated respect and
commitment to the Core Values of the school. In addition, students are required to meet certain academic
standards as follows:
Entry into Grade 7/8/9/10/11 (Middle Years Programme)
Our “benchmark” for progression is a minimum of 4.5 average in all MYP courses with no more than 1
suspension from school for any reason. We use this “benchmark” as an early warning sign to promote dialogue
with families and intervention for students who may be unable to continue studies through the Secondary
School. Students who do not meet this target may be denied entry to the successive grade or be given targets
for the subsequent year. Admission to grade 10 is a particularly important step as it usually requires a
commitment to ISM for the full 4-year programme to IB Diploma and if we are not confident that any student
will be successful in the programme there will be ample discussion with the family regarding targets for
progression through school and alternatives to ISM that may provide more appropriate options for the student.
Entry into Grade 12 (Diploma Programme)
Performing well in the MYP is the key requirement for entry into Grade 12, although other aspects may be taken
into account, such as the students’ disciplinary record and the grade awarded for the Personal Project (a
minimum of a 3 is expected).
The student’s average score, including the Personal Project, come the end of Grade 11 determine whether or not:
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the student will be admitted into Grade 12
the student will be admitted to the ‘full’ IB Diploma, as follows:
AVERAGE POINTS
Less than 4.0
4.0 – 4.49
4.50 – 5.00
More than 5.00
OUTCOME
No entry into Grade 12
Individual IB DP courses (ISM Diploma only)
IB Diploma negotiation of subjects and on trial
‘Full’ IB Diploma
NB: The following criteria, which must be met by the end of grade 11, also apply when wanting to study subjects at
Diploma level:
1. To pursue a subject at Higher Level, it will be necessary to score at least a 5 in that subject at MYP.
2. To pursue a subject at Standard Level, it will be necessary to score at least a 4 in that subject at MYP.
3. Mathematics will require the following in MYP Mathematics criterion A (Knowledge & Understanding):
To study the subject at HL – a minimum of 7 out of 8
To study the subject at SL – a minimum of 5 out of 8.
Students are also required to sit a course entry test at the end of Grade 11.
4. Courses not studied before will take other aspects into account. To study Economics SL/HL or Business and
Management HL, you must have attained at least a level 5 in Maths and will be expected to be studying Maths
Standard or Maths High at Diploma level.
Entry into Grade 13 (Year 2 of the Diploma Programme)
Students will be expected to be meeting IB Diploma pass criteria (notably 24 points) both in the mid-DP
examinations in June of Grade 12 and in the Grade 12 June report. Failure in one or more of the mid-DP
examinations leads to resit examinations before the start of school in September of Grade 13. For more
information, please refer to the IB Diploma Programme Handbook.
Graduation
Students who successfully complete at least the final year of Secondary School will graduate with an ISM
Diploma at the end of June in Grade 13. In addition, the IB Diploma is awarded to candidates who meet all the
required pass criteria (as stipulated by the International Baccalaureate): results are issued on July 5th/6th.
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TUESDAY MORNING WORKSHOPS AND COMMUNICATION SESSIONS
This year we will again hold a parent workshop most Tuesday mornings from 8:30 to 10:00. This year’s
schedule includes some features that were proposed by parents and the list of workshops and dates is attached
to this bulletin. Please read the bulletins every week to see if there are any changes. Join us to share
perspectives and get feedback on developments in school, and learn about plans for educational and social
events in the ISM calendar.
Date
6th September
13th September
20th September
27th September
4th October
11th October
18th October
25th October
08th November
15th November
22nd November
29th November
6th December
13th December
10th January
17th January
24th January
31st January
7th February
14th February
14th March
21st March
28th March
11th April
2nd May
9th May
16th May
23rd May
13th June
Scheduled Event
Coffee with the Principals – PYP / MYP / DP
Introduction to DP & CAS
Introduction to MYP
Summer expedition July 2017 to Ladakh
PAB Social Committee
Introduction to PYP for new parents
Parents’ Self-Study Group
Parents’ Self-Study Group
MYP & DP Assessment Presentation
PAB Social Committee
PYP Advanced workshop for parents
PYP Principal’s Coffee Time
MYP Principal’s Coffee Time
DP Principal’s Coffee Time
PAB Social Committee
Dssa. Fungi – Secondary School Issues
Dssa. Fungi – Primary School Issues
PYP Principal’s Coffee Time
MYP Principal’s Coffee Time
DP Principal’s Coffee Time
MYP Personal Project
Gary Turk Fete Planning
The Evaluation Visit – PYP / MYP / DP
Coffee with the Principals – PYP / MYP / DP
Dssa. Fungi – Secondary School Issues
Dssa. Fungi – Primary School Issues
PYP Exhibition Reflection (student-led)
PAB Social Committee / Gary Turk Fete Planning
Coffee with the Principals – PYP / MYP / DP
Key:
PYP MYP DP WHOLE SCHOOL OTHER
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TRIPS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR EVENTS
The following are the trips and events planned for this academic year. Please note that dates stated below are
provisional and may be changed slightly and that many other local and international events arise
throughout the year as occasions are presented. In all cases parents will be notified in advance – please read
the weekly bulletins available on our website.
Please note:
 In some circumstances (field trips) the family may be told that a trip is compulsory and the student will
be expected to attend.
 If a trip is arranged for any class and it is found that a considerable majority of students (but not
necessarily all) wish to attend, then lessons for that class may be cancelled and those who do not attend
may then be asked to remain at home for the duration of the trip.
 Attendance on trips is a privilege earned by good attendance, behaviour and approach to study.
 For students in G12/13, due to pressures of the IB Diploma, students may not participate in trips that in
combination lead to missing more than 10 school days in an academic year.
 A Trip Contract will be required (signed by parents and students) for all residential trips.
 Students who bring the school into discredit outside the school confines, but on school activities,
(including school trips and journeys to and from school on public transport) will be liable for sanctions
as if in school.
NISSA (Northern International Schools Sports Association)
When: September 2016 – June 2017
Open to: Grades 10-13 and 7-9 for their respective age brackets.
The Northern International Schools Sports Association (NISSA) is composed of eight schools from
Northern Italy and the Italian-Speaking Canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The eight schools are the six
Milanese schools; the American School of Milan, Deutsche Schule Mailand, the International School
of Milan, Scuola Europa, the British School of Milan and St. Louis School, as well
as the International School of Turin and TASIS Lugano. These institutions compete on a regular basis
as an entity, on the Varsity and Middle School levels..TASIS American School are members of the Swiss Group
of International Schools (SGIS) and the European Sports Conference (ESC). They are joined in the ESC by The
American School of Milan. The sports and their tournaments are operated on a seasonal basis. Please see below
for the seasons and the provisional dates for these tournaments for next year.
September – end of November: Autumn
Boys Soccer: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October 2016
Girls Soccer: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th 2016
Boys and Girls Volleyball: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th November 2016
Grade 7-9 Cross Country: Tuesday October 18th
Grade 7-9 Tennis Saturday 22nd October
December – end of February: Winter
Boys Basketball: Saturday February 11th2017
Badminton Singles: Wednesday February 8th 2017
Badminton Doubles: Friday February 3rd 2017
Grade 7-9 Basketball: Saturday February 4th 2017
March-June: Spring
Varsity Cross Country: Tuesday April 4th 2017
Varsity Tennis Tournament: Saturday 1stApril 2017
Grades 7-9 Soccer: Saturday 8th April.
How families can be involved: Encourage participation at practices and at tournaments. Attend events.
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Monthly Lunchtime Music Concerts
When: Throughout the year
Open to: All secondary students
Students from all grades in the secondary school will have the opportunity to perform in the Theatre musical
items that they have worked on either in school or out. Previous performances have ranged from girls’ singing
groups to rock bands to classical piano solos.
How families can be involved: encourage students to perform and please do come along to watch anytime!
California Exchange – ISM students visit St. Mary’s, Aliso Viejo, Orange County, California
When: 22 October 2016-5th November 2016
Open to: Grades 8-9
This is the annual exchange between ISM and St. Mary’s and All Angels School in Aliso Viejo, Orange County,
California. This exchange is open to approximately 14 students from Grades 8 and 9, selected according to
suitability, study habits and exemplary behaviour. Now in its 11th year this exchange is one of the most exciting
events on the ISM calendar. St Mary’s students visit ISM and Italy in Spring.
How families can be involved: Encourage participation in the exchange and host students.
DP Theatre Trip London
When: October 12th-15th
Open to: Grades 12-13 Theatre and Film students
Students form Grade 12 and 13 will work with professional artists from around the world, exploring theatre
from different traditions, cultures and styles. Students will also watch professional theatrical productions in
various theatres. All work can be directly applied to the Theatre course.
MUN Conference in Lisbon Portugal.
When: November 10 – 12th 2016
Closed: Selection process completed
New trip this year, 10 Grade 11 students will be participating in the Iberian Model United Nations.
Diploma Visual Arts residential workshop in Tuscany.
When: End of September.
Open to: Grades 12 & 13 Visual Arts students.
This workshop is now in its second year after last year’s very successful trial. Students are invited to take part
in this residential hands on work shop which serves as an introduction / consolidation for the three elements of
the DP Visual Arts program. Students work in a range of media with course leaders and practicing artists whose
studios we visit. Students have the opportunity to spend 5 days making art in an area of outstanding natural
beauty near Pisa with historical links to the Renaissance.
How families can be involved: Encourage students to participate.
International Evening
When: Thursday 1 December
Open to: Grades 10-13
This event is intended to celebrate the international nature of the school and the cultural diversity amongst our
students and their families. Students put together a show comprising of dance, music, song, acting, displays of
activities associated with particular cultures.
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For the refreshments, families are asked to provide national or local specialities of “tapas”/ finger food and
students act as waiters to tables of guests in a restaurant setting.
The event also acts as a fund-raiser for the charity Hope and Homes for Children which the High School has
been involved with for over 10 years and a raffle is organized with prizes donated by families and organizations
associated with the school.
How families can be involved: Encourage students to perform, provide dishes for the “tapas”, help the parent
& staff volunteers who serve the food, provide raffle prizes, attend one of the evenings.
MYP Production
Week beginning February 13th 2017
Open to: Grades 7 - 11
Students will be required to audition either individually or in small groups in October with rehearsals
commencing shortly afterwards. All rehearsals will take place at lunchtimes and students must be prepared for
the commitment. Play yet to be announced.
How families can be involved: Encourage students to participate in some way in the production and attend one
of the performances. We are always looking for assistance in making set, props and of course costumes
Grade 11 MYP Personal Project Exhibition
When: Monday 16 January
Open to: Grade 11
The exhibition is a culminating event for all students to display their personal project. This is an extended piece
of work of the student’s own choosing. In this project the student needs to demonstrate their understanding of
the MYP.
How families can be involved: Encourage students in meeting deadlines when working on their project and by
attending the event – your presence at the exhibition would be appreciated and warmly welcomed by the
students.
THIMUN (The Hague International Model United Nations)
When: Saturday 28th January to Friday 3rd February 2017
Open to: Grade 12
Model United Nations, provides our students with a unique opportunity to understand and participate in the
workings of the United Nations. Our students will be involved in researching, debating, discussing, negotiating
and voting on various current geopolitical issues and challenges. Estimated cost: 1200 euro.
How families can be involved: Encourage students to participate, Discuss world issues with students at home.
Diploma Showcase
When: TBC
Open to: Grades 12 and 13
Students will have the opportunity this year to work on smaller studio style performances. Some of which will
be directed by teachers, some by students. Students will be able to either perform, direct or provide technical
assistance and it will count for CAS unless already a Theatre student, in which case this is a compulsory
component.
How families can be involved: Encourage students to participate in some way in the production and attend one
of the performances. We are always looking for assistance in making set, props and of course costumes!
ISMTF Mathematics Competitions
When: Senior – March 17th-19th; Junior – February 17th-19th; Middle School – April 28th – 30th
Open to: Senior – Grade 12 & 13; Junior – Grades 10 & 11; Middle School – Grades 7-9
These are annual Mathematics competitions that involve International Schools from all over the world. This
year there were entries from as far away as Egypt and China, as well as from many schools around Europe.
The Mathematics department run lunchtime clubs to help to prepare interested students for the competitions.
In 2017, the venues will be as follows: Senior – Webster University in Vienna, Austria; Junior – The
International School of Bremen, Germany; Middle School – The British International School, Bratislava,
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Slovakia. This is a great chance to represent your school, see a new country and meet other international
students.
How families can be involved: Encourage students to attend the lunchtime clubs and see if they enjoy the
challenge of a different kind of Maths.
Reading Together Week
When: Week beginning 6 Mar
Open to: all
Reading Together Week is one of ISM’s oldest and most rewarding traditions. All across ISM this week we
celebrate our annual ISM reading extravaganza and at the same time support children waiting for kidney
transplants at the De Marchi Hospital. Students are encouraged and sponsored to read as much as possible.
Related activities include the special fancy dress assembly, in which students and teachers dress up as their
favourite characters from their favourite books. This is also a chance to encourage reading and exposure to
books in mother tongues other than English. All proceeds are donated to the Associazione per il Bambino
Nefropatico to make sure that children in dialysis will benefit.
How families can be involved: Encourage students to read as much as possible. Sponsor children to read and
raise money for others less fortunate than themselves.
GIN (Global Issues Network) European Annual Conference (Luxembourg)
When: Late March
Open to: Grades 9-13
The Global Issues Network is student driven and based on the principles that students should engage directly
with world issues which involve them in acting independently and co-operatively to tackle genuine world issues.
ISM was one of the founder schools of the original GIN in 2005 - a network that now involves several hundred
schools across five continents. Approximately 300 students from across Europe and further afield will be in
attendance, engaging in a number of workshops, presentations and discussions around the chosen topic, leaving
the conference with a plan of action. See www.global-issues-network.org for more details. Estimated cost: 900
euro
How families can be involved: Encourage students to be involved. Respond positively to student driven
actions.
IB Diploma Geography /Environmental Systems & Societies Field Trip
When: April 2017
Open to: Grade 12 Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies students
Fieldwork and primary data collection form an integral part of both the Geography and the Environmental
Systems and Societies Diploma courses. Every year the Diploma students go on a fieldtrip in the summer
term. Both groups spend the week collecting data for use in their internal assessment investigations and to
explore theoretical course content in actual environments. The location for this year's trip is to be confirmed.
How families can be involved: Encourage students’ participation (IB Diploma students of these subjects are
expected to attend).
IB Diploma Visual Arts Exhibition
When: Late March
Open to: Grade 12 &13
This is a showcase opportunity for G13 IB Diploma Visual Arts students to display the work they have
developed over the two-year duration of the course and an opportunity for Grade 12 to see what they will be
expected to produce for the coming year. Those attending will see the outcome of student understanding and
application in the Visual Arts. Students will curate an exhibition based on work produced during the course.
Curatorial rationales and exhibition texts will allow viewers to gain a better understanding of what students are
striving to communicate through their exhibition.
How families can be involved: attend and support the exhibition.
MILMUN (Milan Model United Nations)
When: 29th March to 1st of April 2017
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Open to: Grades 10-12
Model United Nations, provides our students with a unique opportunity to understand and participate in the
workings of the United Nations. Our students will be involved in researching, debating, discussing, negotiating
and voting on various current geopolitical issues and challenges. Estimated cost: 120 Euro.
How families can be involved: Encourage students to participate, Discuss world issues with students at home.
Mediterranean Cup (TBC)
When: Friday 21st October-Sunday 23rd October 2016 G10-13/ Friday 28th April-Sunday 30th April 2016: G79
This is an annual football tournament held at the splendid grounds of the four-star Hotel Antares in Lake Garda.
The event is for middle and high school students (boys and girls).The tournaments are organized by Ambrit
school in Rome and are always a great success with teams coming from all over Europe and the middle East.
How families can be involved: Encourage participation at practices and at tournaments.
Sports Day
When: April(tbc)
Open to: Grades 7-12
This is a full MYP grades 7-11, and grade 12 playing and active role sport. The event will take place at a Centro
Sportivo in Novate Milanese. Date TBC. The day will consist of the following track and field events for all
grades, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and the 4x100m relay. Shot putt, javelin, long jump, triple jump, and high
jump. All grades will compete against each other in their respective houses (Dante, Da Vinci, Garibaldi, and
Verdi).
How families can be involved: Parents are invited to come and watch sports day.
Grade 7, 8 and 9 Trips
When: April/May
Open to: Grades 7-9
A special feature of the Grades 7, 8 and 9 is the class trip. Each grade has a one-week trip built into the calendar
and we hope that all students will be able to attend this event. We see this as a very important educational
experience, both for forging a sense of belonging to the class and for developing individual traits of
independence and self-reliance that are so important to the young adolescent. Each trip is linked to the
curriculum, combining cultural activities with team building and personal education To give the class trip extra
significance, much of the work done in the weeks prior to departure focuses on issues that the trip will illustrate
at first hand. The current trips and provisional dates are outlined below:
Grade
Grade 9
Grade 7
Grade 8
Draft dates
TBC
2-5 May
9-12 May
Draft itinerary
Portugal. Culture and activities
History/Geography trip to Amalfi, Vesuvius, Pompeii, Paestum, Capri
Team building activity trip with cultural excursions – Isola d’Elba
How families can be involved: Encourage students to participate.
Annual Shakespeare Festival
When: Thursday18th May
Open to: Grade 10 upwards but always open to performances from younger students.
A variety of different Shakespeare plays directed, presented and performed by students from our family of
schools and visiting schools at a variety of different locations around the School. This year we hope to invite
International Schools from around Europe.
How families can be involved: Encourage students to participate in some way and attend the festival. Parents
are more than welcome to perform at the event – please contact the school if you are interested in early January.
Gary Turk School Fete
When: Thursday 25 May
Open to: all
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In 1990, Gary Turk, a young ISM P.E. teacher, died in a road accident while returning home to his wife and two
small children after school. At the end of that school year, Mr Marczylo organised a football tournament between
parents, ex-students, staff and senior students in his memory. That event, spontaneously organised, was
recognised by all those who took part to be the natural way to remember a man who loved sport.
The following year saw the tradition develop. More students were involved in a variety of sports. It was clear
from the success of the evening and the enthusiastic participation in all sports that the event would become a
permanent fixture on the school calendar.
Then the aim of the Memorial became more specific. The staff and PAB of the ISM used the money raised to
create a fund to ensure that Gary’s two children would have no financial problems in going to the University of
their choice. The two premiums have now been fully paid up and we are no longer raising money for this specific
target. Each year, the PAB identify a charity that will receive the money raised. However, the main aim is still
the same as that which motivated the first unofficial get-together - to provide an enjoyable evening for all,
keeping Gary’s memory alive in a way he would have appreciated. The evening is dedicated to sports events
for students and lots of fun and entertainment for all ages.
How families can be involved: Help us to provided items for raffles and prizes for the various stall. Come to the
event and enjoy yourselves.
Grade 10Trip
When: June
Open to: Grade 10
The grade 10 will spend 5 days on their end of year trip and we hope that all students will be able to attend this
event. The trip will probably take place in Portugal and will offer a wide range of activities from cultural visits
to sports and outdoors activities.
How families can be involved: Encourage students to participate.
Grade 11Trip
When: June
Open to: Grade 11
A special feature of Grade 11 is the end of MYP class trip. The grade has a one-week trip built into the calendar
and we hope that all students will be able to attend this event. We see this as a very important educational
experience for forging a team spirit that then extends into the Diploma years and for developing individual traits
of independence and self-reliance that are so important to the young adolescent.
How families can be involved: Encourage students to participate.
G12 Group 4 Science Project
When: June 2017
Open to: Grade 12
This integral part to group 4 of the IB Diploma programme sees students from all science disciplines working
together on an issue of global significance. The project may involve a trip within Italy and contributes to the
students’ final IBDP grade.
How families can be involved: Encourage students’ to work as a team (All IB Diploma students must
participate).
MIST Football (Milan International Sports Tournament)
When: June (Date to be confirmed)
Open to: Grades 10-13
Over the last 13 years the Milan International Sport Tournament has grown into an ever increasingly popular
16-team Senior Boy’s 7-a-side and 14-team Girls’ 5-a-side football tournament. In that time we have welcomed
schools from The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, Portugal, Oman and the
United Arab Emirates as our reputation has grown amongst the international school community. Spread over a
weekend, this fantastic tournament is held at the Masseroni Marchese centre, where AC Milan youth teams
train.
How families can be involved: Coming to support their children, hosting a student from another International
school over the weekend, Help with refreshments.
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G12 Work Experience
When: Monday 14 – Friday 18 June
Open to: Grade 12
At the end of G12 students spend a week shadowing and observing in the working environment in which they
aspire to work in the future. Placements in the past have ranged from medicine to banking, theatre, law, hotel
management, advertising, TV and fashion. The students have to present their Curriculum Vitae and have an
interview with their “employer” before the week and are visited by a teacher during the week. Afterwards
evaluations are compiled and the students give a presentation of the diary they keep during the week.
As well as helping the students to understand the realities of the working world and the job they think they want
to do, the experience also helps direct their university and course choices and is a valuable addition to the
personal statement which they have to write for university applications.
How families can be involved: Help their son/daughter to find a suitable placement (the school does have a
database but new placements are always needed), Offer a placement to a student.
Graduates’ Celebration Dinner
When: Monday 19 June
Open to: Grade 13
This dinner is an opportunity for all students in Grade 13 to celebrate with their families and teachers the
approaching graduation.
How families can be involved: Attend the event.
Graduation Day
When: Friday 23 June
Open to: Grade 13
The end of the school year is marked by the graduation ceremony when the students in the graduating year are
presented with their certificates and prizes are awarded for achievement to students in grades 10-13. Note that
students involved in graduation are required to attend a rehearsal the day before.
How families can be involved: Attend the event if a G13 student’s family member.
Expedition
When: July
Where: Ladakh
Open to: Grades 10-13
The expedition is a 3 week trip of an outward bound or cultural nature. Regular destinations are China for a
cultural experience (Spring Holiday) and Ladakh for trekking, Buddhist culture and working with our sponsored
school. Other destinations have included South East Asia for trekking and elephant management and Costa Rica
and Madagascar for wildlife and exploration of the unique ecosystems. This year the expedition will visit
Ladakh for a trekking, cultural and service experience. The meetings to launch the next Expedition will be on
Tues 27/9 (PAB coffee morning) Wed 21/9 (assembly) Thurs 29/9 a specific information meeting for students
interested in participating & their parents.
How families can be involved: Attend information meetings and sign up for the expedition.
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ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
ISM Secondary School staff will be offering students the possibility to participate in the following clubs during
the course of the academic year. Others may be introduced throughout the year, depending on student demand,
for which students are encouraged to set-up and lead their own clubs. Many Curriculum Areas will also offer
“Clinics” to support specific grades at specific times. The Curriculum Leader should be contacted for further
details.
Sports
G7-9 mixed Volleyball – Contact Miss Goral
G 10-13 Girls’ Football – Contact Mr Purcell
G10-13 Girls’ Volleyball – Contact Miss Goral
G10-13 Boys’ Football – Contact Mr Purcell/Mr Mcgregor
G10-13 Boys’ Volleyball – Contact Miss Goral/Mr Purcell
G7-13 Boys’ Basketball – Contact Mr Day
G7-9 boys Football –Mr Mcgregor
G7-13 Cross Country- Mr Harrison
G7-13 Mixed Taijiquan – Contact Mr Redaelli
Arts
Whole School Performing Arts Events and Productions – Contact Ms Daykin
Arts Technical Team – Contact Ms Daykin
Art projects support – Contact Mr Kerr and Miss Ravenhall
Musical events support – Contact Ms Hodgson
Theatre support – Miss Skingley
Instrumental Lessons - Individual lessons instrumental teachers - Contact school office
Student Council
G7-9 - Contact the Student Council President/Ms Wyers
G10-13 - Contact the Student Council President/Ms Bettoni
Humanities
History Bee G7-13 – Contact Mr Collins
Global Issues Network G9-13 - Contact Ms Lax or a GIN student leader Usually one lunchtime per week
www.global-issues-network.org
Model United Nations – G10-12Contact Mr Billington or Miss Clark Usually one lunchtime per week
www.thimun.org and www.milmun.org
Languages
Spanish for G7 Mandarin or Eal students – Contact Ms Fernandez -Compulsory club twice a week
Spanish for G9 students (preparation for Terza Media exam)
Russian for Beginners – Conatct Ms Karmonaite
English – Brush up your English G7-10 – Contact Ms Centonze
Italian for Beginners – G12 – Contact Ms Bettoni
Maths
G7-9 students (ISMTF Middle School Competition) – Contact Mr McGinley
G10-11 students (ISMTF Junior High School Competition) – Contact Mr Burtenshaw
G12-13 student (ISMTF Senior High School Competition) – Contact Mr. Day
Chess – Contact Mr Hawkins/Mr Brown
Dominoes – G7-9 – Contact Mr Fisher
STEP Preparation – Contact Mr Day
SAT Preparation – Contact Mr. Burtenshaw
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UKCAT / BMAT Preparation – Contact Mr. Burtenshaw or Ms. Marsh
English
Book Club – G7-9 - Contact Ms Wyers
Newspaper G10-13 – Contact Ms Glussich
Debating Club – Contact Ms Smitheram
Library Club – G7-9 – Contact Ms Giuliante
Design (Digital Design)
Study Workshop/Plastic Waste & Environment – G7-9 – Contact Ms Jones
Study Workshop – G10-11 – Contact Mr Mariani
Science
Biology – G10-13 - Contact Ms Ackers
Biology – G7-9 – Contact Mr Hawkins
Chemistry Enrichment G10-12 – Contact Ms Marsh
Science Club – G7-9 – Contact Ms Marsh
Environment – G12-13 - Contact Mr Billington
Physics – G10-13 – Contact Mr Toner
UKCAT / BMAT Preparation – Contact Mr. Burtenshaw or Ms. Marsh
Creativity
Jewellery making in Spanish G10/13 (in Spanish) – Contact Ms Velez
Italian Creative Culture and Heritage (in Italian) – G12-13 – Conatct Ms Congedo
Italian Multi-media (in Italian) – G12-13 – Contact Ms Congedo
Service
IB MYP Service as Action - Contact Mr Redaelli
IB DP Creativity Activity Service (CAS) - Contact Ms Soularue
…plus the varied range of opportunities offered through our Creativity-Action-Service programme in grades
12 and 13
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AMBASSADOR AND LEADERSHIP PROGAMMES
To give students opportunities for personal development, ISM offers the Ambassador Programme for students
in Grades 7-11 and the Leadership Programme for students in Grade 12.
AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS IN G7-11
AIMS: To welcome new students and help them to adapt and settle in to the ISM environment. Thereafter to
act as a reference point to the students in the process of becoming fully assimilated into ISM community.
Ambassadors will also represent the school when visitors are in school, at external functions and be regarded
as good examples of ISM students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
To attend Orientation meetings for New Students and Families.
To meet the new student in the entrance on their first day, accompany him/her to registration and first lesson
ensuring a meeting point if not remaining with him/her.
To make sure he/she understands the school’s layout, daily schedule, timetable and behaviour codes.
For the first week, spend breaks and lunchtimes with the new student, introducing him/her to other students,
showing him/her around the school, demonstrating where clubs and lunchtime activities occur.
Provide an email, facebook or phone link to act as a point of reference for explanation of homework, work
missed due to absence etc.
To act as Student Council representatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Responsible and reliable
Sociable with good communication skills
Organised
Friendly and caring
Positive with a can-do attitude
Empathetic and discreet
SELECTION PROCESS
Students will be invited to apply via their Form Teachers who will pass names to Grade Coordinators. Grade
Coordinators will conduct interviews and select the Ambassadors, aiming to have at least 2 (1 m,1f) per form.
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 12
AIMS: To act as role models and provide leadership to the student body and assist the staff in promoting a
climate of respect and cooperation within the school community. The Student Leaders will act as
representatives of the student body to visitors to the school and ambassadors of the school to external
organisations. There will be a Mentoring programme offering the students leadership training and skills. They
will wear ISM polo shirts when acting as school reps and School Leader badges at all times.
JOB DESCRIPTION
To attend meetings for students and families.
To attend school events.
To represent the school at external events.
To provide leadership within the House System.
To support Grades to which they may be assigned.
To undertake specific duties in support of teachers.
To act as Student Council representatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Responsible and reliable
Mature & Organised
Committed
Shows initiative
A good representative of the school
SELECTION PROCESS
Students in G11 will be asked in May to apply in writing for the position. The Grade Coordinator and Dean
will evaluate applications and produce a list of Leaders and the selected students will attend a series of
meetings to prepare them to take up their roles in September.
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CONTACTS
Central administrative office
Secondary School office
02 872581
02 872581 222 / 352
[email protected]
[email protected]
Leadership Team:
Principal of Middle Years (G7-11)
Principal of Upper Years (G12-13)
Secondary Dean (Pastoral G7-13)
Deputy Principal of Middle Years
Mr Brown
Mr Sachdev
Ms Barton
Mr Redaelli
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
DP Team:
Grade 13 Coordinator
Grade 12 Coordinator
TOK Coordinator
CAS Coordinator
Italian Universities Coordinator
Ms Smitheram
Ms Hodgson
Mr Levy
Ms Soularue
Ms Congedo
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
MYP Team:
MYP Coordinator
Grade 11 Coordinator
Grade 10 Coordinator
Grade 9 Coordinator
Grade 8 Coordinator
Grade 7 Coordinator
Mr Redaelli
Ms Daykin
Ms Capon
Mr Purcell
Mr Kerr
Ms Thomas
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Curriculum Leaders:
English A
Italian A
Language B
Individuals & Societies
Sciences
Mathematics
Arts
Physical Education
Terza Media
Ms Glussich
Ms Congedo
Mr Soularue
Mr Collins
Ms Ackers
Mr Day
Ms Daykin
Mr Purcell
Mr. Vetrisano
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Form Tutors and Subject Teachers
Each student has a Form Tutor with whom they meet every morning, who is responsible for monitoring the dayto-day well-being and academic progress of students. If you are not sure who your Form Tutor is, you can find
out both their name and email address by logging into the Parent Portal via the school website.
On the Parent Portal, you will also find the names and email addresses of all of your subject teachers, as well
as your weekly timetable.
In the first instance, please contact your son/daughter’s
APPROPRIATE SUBJECT TEACHER & CURRICULUM LEADER (for academic matters)
or
FORM TUTOR (for all other matters)
and always cc. the Grade Coordinator.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
As with regulations in any responsible society, the ISM code of conduct is designed to benefit everyone in the
community. But besides knowing the code, it is important to understand the spirit behind the code. The ISM
code of conduct reflects our three guiding principles which promote the climate for learning and social
interaction at ISM – Respect, Responsibility and Safety
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Respect for oneself, for others, the environment and our community
Responsibility for our learning and for our actions in our community
Safety for ourselves and for others
If we can all work together in an atmosphere of understanding then everyone will benefit from the spirit of
collaboration which is a vital feature in the education of every student at the 1SM.
1. Entering and Leaving School
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All students must reach school by 8:25: those arriving later sign in at the entrance and will be deemed
to be late: students regularly arriving late without an acceptable note of justification will be dealt with
on an individual basis that could lead to being kept out of first lesson, loss of privileges and parental
involvement.
Students failing to sign in at the entrance when late will be put on detention.
Students in Grades 12 & 13 may exit school early on days when they do not have lessons scheduled for
the afternoon and where parents have given their permission on the permissions form. On departure they
must sign in the Attendance Book in the usual way. This is a privilege which may be revoked.
School is open from 8:00. All students have access to the building in order to prepare for lessons.
2. School Work
 The first responsibility of students is to the work done in school.
 Failure to hand in the homework on time will lead to detention.
 Students misbehaving in class will be put on report or on detention.
 Failure to meet intermediate deadlines for coursework will lead to detention and/or loss of privileges.
 Failure to meet final deadlines will lead to failure in the course.
3. Leaving School Premises during School Time
 Written permission for any student to arrive late or leave before 15: 35 must be signed by parents or
guardians and given to the Office to place in the Form Folder. On arrival and departure from school
outside normal hours students must sign in the attendance book at the entrance - failure to do so will
result in detention. Students leaving school without permission will be suspended. Students will not be
allowed to leave the school early unless the note has been countersigned by the Grade Coordinator.
 Students in grades 12 & 13 may leave at the end of assigned lessons providing permission from a parent
is given. They must sign out in the attendance book when they leave. Leaving school is a privilege that
can be cancelled by any teacher.
 Students are not allowed to leave school during other study-periods unless they are involved in a
legitimate school activity, such as CAS, which has been sanctioned by the relevant teacher.
4. Absence from School
 Absences must be justified in writing by parent/guardian to form teachers (“Family Reasons” is not
acceptable).
 For 1-5 days, written parental/guardian justification on the day of return is adequate.
 For more than 5 days a doctor’s note is required.
 When a student is absent for any reason for at least 35 days in the school year (18 days in grades 12-13
on IB Diploma courses), then the school may require the student to repeat the grade. The final decision
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will be based on overall attainment and will be irrevocable.
5. Lunch Arrangements
 All lunches and food eaten in school must be provided by the school catering service and consumed in
the dining room or bar area (G10-13). Students must adhere to their lunchroom sitting G7-9: 13:0013:30, G10-13: 13:30-14:00 unless they have a Lunch Pass provided by a teacher organising a lunchtime
activity or, as a student in G10-13, are eating food provided by the bar.
6. General Behaviour in School
 Students are expected to collaborate in maintaining the clean and orderly appearance of the building.
 Running in the corridors is dangerous and is not permitted.
 Students must not bring fireworks, knives, dangerous toys, weapons or imitation weapons to school.
 Mobile Phones must be turned off and locked in lockers during the school day. EXCEPTIONS: G12-13
may only use their phones in the Diploma Hub or on the Theatre Roof Terrace. If students are
found using a phone during the school day (apart from the exceptions above) it will be confiscated and
if there is a second offence the student will be prohibited from bringing the phone to school at all.
 Electronic games must not be used during the school day but may be used at breaks.
 Chewing gum is not allowed in school.
 Swearing and bad language is not acceptable in school.
 Students’ possessions must be clearly labelled with their name. All valuables must be kept locked in the
student’s locker.
 Students in G7-9 must abide by the Middle School dress code (on days when they are not wearing the
PE kit) ie ISM polo shirt, dark blue/black trousers (no leggings)/shorts/skirt/dress, plain red or dark blue
top. Not wearing the Middle School Dress Code will result in parents being called and asked to bring
appropriate clothing into school, so that their children can attend regular lessons. G10-13 students must
come to school dressed in an appropriate manner. The following items are examples of what we consider
to be inappropriate: military uniforms, untidy or damaged clothes (i.e. ripped jeans), cropped tops for
girls revealing midriffs, low-slung trousers, and any dress that reveals underwear, beach attire or
anything potentially offensive including writing on tee-shirts. Any student dressed inappropriately will
be required to change and at the worst parents may have to bring appropriate clothing for them to change
into or they may be sent home.
Decoration of the body by piercing is allowed only for ear-rings, nose studs and items that are part of
the student’s cultural or national identity. Hair colouring is allowed provided the dyes used are part of
the range of natural hair colours. Students who come to school dressed inappropriately may be sent home
to change or their parents may be asked to take them home to change.
7. Out of Bounds
Students may not go to areas deemed ‘out-of-bounds’ unless supervised by a teacher. Out of Bounds areas are:
- Lifts (unless special permission is granted by the Principal or Dean)
- External fire escape next to rooms A1/B1/C1/D1
- Primary Staircase on A&B floors
- A and B floors (except for lessons and bar/lunchroom)
- Roof terrace between Ai Makino Gallery and Administration, as well as the space behind the Ai
Makino Gallery
- Theatre roof terrace (G7-11)
- Early Years play area and pathway behind sports hall and swimming pool
- Underground car park (except for arrival/departure to/from campus)
- Entire campus for Grades 7-9 from 13.05-13.55, other than the courtyard/lunch room/bar and teacherled activities (excluding wet breaks).
- Bar G7-9 – 08.30-13.40, 14.00-15.35; G10-11 – 08.30-13.00, 14.00-15.35
Furthermore, the main roof terrace may only be used at break and lunchtimes.
8. Special Room Arrangement
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Some rooms may have special regulations and these must be followed. (please read rules concerning
use of computers carefully)
DIPLOMA HUB – EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT CONDUCT
The Diploma Hub is a centre for quiet and collaborative study, as well as consultation with the Diploma
Leadership team.
o Students must be respectful towards all other users of the space (talking loudly, playing games or
music are not allowed)
o Students are expected to leave their working area tidy and litter-free
o Students must enter and exit the Hub via the wooden staircase onto the C floor
Any student, group of students or grade, who demonstrate(s) disregard for these expectations can expect to
receive an automatic sanction in line with the school sanction’s policy.
SECONDARY LIBRARY – EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT CONDUCT
The Secondary Library is a centre for research and private study.
o Noise levels must be kept to a minimum at all times
o Drinking and eating is not permitted
o Bags and coats must not be placed on tables
o Students are expected to leave their working area tidy and litter-free
o Phone calls are not allowed.
o Books and resources must be returned to the correct shelves after use
o Removing books and resources from the library without checking them out will be treated as stealing
o Students must enter and exit the library through main glass door only
o Only Diploma students are allowed to use the library when it is unsupervised
Any student who demonstrates disregard for these expectations can expect to receive an automatic sanction in
line with the school sanction’s policy.
USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES
In line with the school’s core values and the IBMYP and IBDP programmes, the Secondary School Library
strives to enhance students’ learning and enquiry by providing a suitable study space and a constantly updated
range of resources, both digital and hard copies. These are to be regarded school property, and students are
expected to use them appropriately.
When using the Secondary School Library resources students:
-must check out books at the Issue Desk with the School Librarian.
-are expected to maintain the books in good conditions.
-are expected to return the books in time. In the event that books are returned late or note returned at all, the
following will apply:
Books returned late – € 5 fine if returned in the first week
Books returned late – € 10 fine if returned in the second week
Books not returned within two weeks of deadline - the full cost of a replacement book will be charged.
Patrons with overdue books will not be allowed to borrow books until they return the overdue ones
and pay the appropriate fines
Fines must be paid at the School Office –receipts will be issued after payment.
Lists of overdue books will be issued regularly in form folders,
-can check out and download e-books directly from the Online Catalogue
-can manage their personal accounts on the Online Catalogue by browsing resources, seeing holds and
overdue books , reserve , rate and review books.
9. Use of the English Language
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English is the formal language of school and it is in the interest of all students that they strive to improve
their competence, fluency and general skills in this language. See our ISM Language policy for further
explanation
10. Study Periods
 Students in grades 12-13 with no lesson must go to the hub, library or a suitable study area or the theatre
roof terrace.
 Failure to attend an assigned lesson is truancy even if the student remains in school.
11. PE Kit
 All students will receive a tracksuit, t-shirt and shorts at the beginning of the year.
 Students in grades 7-11 will have two PE lessons a week. In both of these lessons they will be expected
to wear the ISM PE kit that they will receive at the beginning of the year. If a student is not able to do
PE they must have a note from their parents explaining the reason why they cannot do PE. Even if a
student cannot participate in their PE lesson due to an injury they will still be expected to bring their
ISM PE kit to the lesson and be involved in the PE lesson, in a less active role such as officiating or
coaching another student.
 Grades 7-9 students will wear their PE kit to school on the days that they have PE lessons.
 Grade 10 and 11 students will be expected to bring their PE kit in a bag and will get changed in the
changing room facilities at the beginning of each PE lesson.
 If students have a PE lesson which requires using the outdoor facilities, they must have extra footwear
which is appropriate for this activity.
 Indoor lessons they do not need extra footwear but their footwear must be clean and appropriate (for
example NO Converse/Allstars) for the activity they are doing.
 All jewelry must be removed before the lesson begins, and girls must have their hair tied back.
 If a student from grade 7-11 does not bring their PE kit to the lesson they will receive a break time
detention.
 Extra equipment – All students will need the following equipment for various PE lessons throughout the
year:
o Footwear suitable for the outdoor synthetic pitch e.g. calcetto shoes
o Gymnastics shoes
o Trainers suitable for running in
o Swimming costume, official school swimming cap (provided by the school), goggles and towel.
PLEASE SEE A COMPLETE SUMMARY OF RULES AND SANCTIONS ON THE SCHOOL’S
WEBSITE ALONG WITH VARIOUS WHOLE-SCHOOL POLICIES
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WHOLE SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR &SANCTIONS POLICY
The origin of expectations for behaviour and sanctions are the levels of respect that students demonstrate for the
ISM Core Values and the IB Learner Profile. These are summarized in three guiding principles which promote the
climate for learning and social interaction at ISM – Respect, Responsibility and Safety.
Respect – for oneself, for others, the environment and our community
Responsibility – for our learning and for our actions in our community
Safety – for ourselves and for others
Each infringement will be considered on its own merits and, if relevant, on the student’s previous record.
Level of
disregard
Definition
Examples
Typical Sanctions
Staff Usually Involved (S/P)
Low
Actions that are disruptive to the
climate for learning and social
interaction
Late to school/class
Missed homework/deadline
Lunchtime detention
Planning-pm detention
After-school detention
Subject Teacher
Grade Coordinator/Team Leader
Medium
Actions that are not damaging to
others but that contravene
important expectations for
learning and social interaction
1-day Individual
supervision
1-day External suspension
3-day External suspension
Subject/Class Teacher
Curriculum Leader/Team Leader
Grade Coordinator/IB Coordinator
Dean/Elementary Coordinator
Principal
Serious academic dishonesty
Violence, bullying, racism,
theft
Bringing the school into
disrepute
3-days External
suspension
Non-renewal of enrolment
Subject/Class Teacher
Curriculum Leader
Grade Coordinator/Team Leader
Dean/Elem-Coord/IB Coordinator
Principal/Head
Possession or dealing of drugs
Aggravated/repeated theft
Immediate expulsion
Subject/ClassTeacher
Grade Coordinator/ Team Leader
Dean/Elem-Coord/Principal/Head
High
Zero
Tolerance
Actions that are damaging to
others and that undermine the
climate for learning and social
interaction
Single actions that seriously
undermine learning and social
interaction
Persistent lower-levels of disregard
Smoking or alcohol use
Marginal academic dishonesty
Truancy
Persistent lower-levels of disregard
Some infringements carry automatic consequences and these are listed on the following pages.
Students who are suspended for low and medium infringements may have these sanctions reviewed and revoked following a 12-month period with a
completely clear record and positive involvement in school. Students who are sanctioned for high-level offences will not have the opportunity to have these
sanctions revoked.
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CONTRACTS
SECONDARY SCHOOL CONTRACT
Between the School, the Teachers, the Students and the Parents/Guardians:
1. The ISM Core Values identify the aims of our school and sets out some specific objectives that Secondary
School seeks to realize. The Core Values should be a starting point for all considerations about work, service,
attitudes and behaviour at ISM.
2. The school and the teachers will do their utmost to fulfill the aims and purpose of ISM by:
* Seeking to implement the Core Values as fully as possible
* Preparing, teaching and setting appropriate work to enable each student to reach their highest potential
*Marking work promptly and giving to students and their families effective and regular feedback on progress
*Providing counselling and advisory services that help students handle their daily lives and plan their futures
*Treating students fairly and respectfully at all times in the context of the ethos of an international Secondary
School
*Providing extra activities to supplement the academic programme and offer additional ways for students to
develop personal skills and interests
*Ensuring that the Secondary School is a stimulating, healthy and comfortable environment for work and
relaxation.
3. As a student, I agree to:
* Work to the best of my ability to reach the goals that are agreed with my teachers.
* Meet all deadlines that are set for work and assessments
* Be punctual to school and for all appointments that I have during the day
* Show respect for teachers, staff of the school and other students in the context of an international Secondary
School
* Comply with the school Code of Conduct, which I have read and understand
* Represent the school in an appropriate way, even when not in the school building or attending school functions.
* Collaborate with the school by informing my form teacher or Grade Coordinator if I have cause for concern
about my academic or personal situation
* Help new students feel at home and use English as a common language in school.
4. As a student, I:
* Understand that international education makes demands from both the academic and personal perspectives.
These are intended to prepare for taking on responsibilities as an adult in later life. I realize that I should devote
part of my time each week in service to the community, either in school or in a national or global context. I also
realise that if I do not comply with the school Code of Conduct or bring the ISM community into disrepute in
any way then I will be liable for sanctions including expulsion.
5. As a parent, I:
* Understand the Core Values of the school and will try to keep in touch by reading publications regularly,
including the weekly bulletin
* Am aware of the responsibilities that are implicit in being an ISM parent
* Will endeavour to forge constructive links with teachers and attend meetings regularly
* Will try to support school functions and special events in which the students are taking part
* Will encourage my son/daughter to comply with school norms on work, attendance and ethos.
As part of this contract the school, the teachers, the students and their families commit themselves to working
and behaving in such a way as to further the cause of international understanding and “a world without frontiers”
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USE OF ICT RESOURCES – ACCEPTABLE USAGE POLICY
Technology provides students with unique and powerful ways to enhance their learning. In line with our core
values, ISM supports the use of technology for the purpose of enhancing and supporting learning and is pleased
to offer users access to computer networks so that they can access technology to enhance learning any time of
day.
One of the technology goals of the school is to ensure that each user’s interaction with technology contributes
positively to the learning environment at school. Negative use of technology devices inside or outside of our
school is unacceptable.
ISM also recognises that users have widespread access to both technology and the Internet. Therefore the
use of personal devices and connectivity is considered to be included in this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
When using the school’s computer resources students:
- must not gain unauthorised access to network resources or attempt to find the password of another user,
log on as another user or allow another user to logon with their username and password;
- are not permitted to use the network for bandwidth intensive activities such as network games or
transmission of large audio/video files or serving as a host for such activities;
- may access the Internet during lesson time only, and under the supervision of a teacher [Grades 7-9 only];
- may only access social network sites (e.g. Facebook ) for educational purposes and with permission of a
teacher;
- must leave all equipment as found and must not interfere with any computer hardware, including the
removal of network cable, mice, keyboards or power supplies;
- must not interfere with the computer use of others, e.g. turning off, deleting work etc;
- can only use the CT Lab under supervision of a teacher;
- must not make any changes to computer settings, alter or create scripts/programming unless part of a
lesson as instructed by a teacher.
Printing
- In the event that printouts are required for homework, these should be printed out at home whenever
possible. Parents are expected to maintain a printer at home.
- Students are not allowed to print in school. However, they may ask a teacher to print on their behalf in
exceptional circumstances.
File Storage
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Only material required for academic purposes should be stored on the school’s computer network.
Inappropriate material, e.g. music collections, photos, games, may be deleted without notice.
Intellectual Property Rights
Students must respect and protect the intellectual property of others:
o no copying or plagiarising of materials;
o no infringing copyrights (e.g. making illegal copies of software, music, games, or movies);
o attribute, cite and seek permission of original authors or creators of information or media (if legally
compelled to do so by agreement or law).
Use of own devices
- Students are not allowed to use their own devices outside of lesson time [Grades 7-9 only].
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Students are allowed to use one device only (with authorisation), [smart phones not included].
Students must fully charge their device at home and be aware that:
o no charging will be allowed in the Computer Lab;
o charging may not be possible during lessons.
Documents/other resources provided on Manage Bac must be downloaded at home prior to lessons.
The school shall not be held responsible for the security of the device.
o Students are responsible for the physical security of their own devices.
o Students must not leave their devices unsupervised; if they need to store them they should be kept in
their locker. Lockers must always be locked when devices are stored therein.
Students may use their personal mobile devices in class with the teacher’s permission. Students may not
use an audio recording device, video camera, or camera (or any device with one of these, e.g. cell phone,
laptop, tablet, etc.) to record media or take photos during school unless they have permission from both
a staff member and those whom they are recording.
Mobile phones: Use of telephones is not allowed anywhere in school except the Diploma Hub, the roof
terraces and in classrooms/library with teacher permission. Students using telephones or earphones in
corridors, bar, dining room or other public spaces may have them confiscated for the remainder of the
school day.
Automatic software updates and synchronisation with any form of online storage, e.g. iCloud, must be
disabled.
Internet acceptable use policy
- The use of Manage Bac blogs, podcasts or other web tools is considered an extension of the classroom.
Therefore, any speech that is considered inappropriate in the classroom is also inappropriate in all uses of
such tools. This includes, but is not limited to, profanity and racist, sexist, or discriminatory remarks.
- Students are expected to act safely whenever engaging in online activities.
o Students should NEVER post personal information on the web (including, but not limited to, last
names, address, phone numbers and photographs).
o Students should NEVER, under any circumstances, agree to meet someone they have met over the
Internet.
Unacceptable Internet Use
- Using the Internet for purposes other than educational purposes.
- Downloading music, videos or programs from the Internet or any large files.
- Students are forbidden from using any form of VPN or anonymity software to bypass the school proxy.
- Playing computer games, online or otherwise (unless as part of a course).
- Accessing unsecured wireless networks within the school premises.
Right to search Devices
- ISM reserves the right to monitor users’ online activities and to access, review, copy, and store or delete
any electronic communication or files and disclose them to others as deemed necessary. Users should
have no expectation of privacy regarding their use of ISM property, network and/or Internet access or
files, including email. This relinquishment of rights to privacy also extends to students own devices being
used on school premises.
- School Administration and the school Technology Department may search any student’s device as part
of random spot checks, without prior notice. Students are obliged to immediately give up their device and
any necessary passwords to access their user account.
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If teachers suspect school rules have been violated, they are authorized to make copies of any material
found on student devices which may include, but is not limited to, audio and video recording, photographs
taken on school property that violate the privacy of others, or other issues regarding bullying, downloading
of illegal material, use of VPN, etc.
Access to ISM’s network is a privilege, not a right.
The use of technology whether owned by ISM or devices supplied by the students entails personal responsibility.
It is expected that students will comply with ISM rules, act in a responsible manner, and will honour the terms
and conditions set by the classroom teacher and the school. Failure to comply with such terms and conditions
may result in temporary or permanent loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action, as necessary.
Students will be held accountable for their actions and are encouraged to report any accidental use immediately
to their teacher or school administration.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY CONTRACT
IB learners strive to be principled
They act with integrity and honesty [...] they take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that
accompany them.
IB Learner Profile
Academic honesty is essentially about giving credit where credit is due and showing respect for others’ work.
It means that everything submitted for assessment: homework, oral presentations, artwork, coursework and
exam responses, is entirely your own work and so if you use another person’s words or ideas you must
acknowledge them.
Malpractice includes:
1 Plagiarism
Using another person’s ideas, writings or inventions as your own and not citing the source. This includes:
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Copying a friend’s work and handing it in as your own
Finding an essay on the internet and handing it in as your own work
Copying or cutting & pasting information from books or websites, changing just a few words
Quoting from someone’s work but not using quotation marks and citing the source
Using pictures/graphs/photographs/diagrams from the internet or books without citing a source
Paraphrasing another person’s ideas without citing the source
Referring to facts or statistics without citing your source
Submitting material from essay banks (even if you have paid for the work and have the author’s
permission)
How to avoid plagiarism:
 Quote: put in quotation marks everything that is copied directly from the text – and cite your source.
 Acknowledge: even if you express the ideas of someone else in your own words, you must
acknowledge the source.
 keep track of where you got your information from for later reference
2 Collusion
Supporting malpractice by allowing your work to be copied and submitted for assessment by another student.
Consequences:
Plagiarism is an act of dishonesty and constitutes the act of “stealing” another’s property, whether it is
committed intentionally or unintentionally. Not surprisingly it is regarded as a serious offence and if you are
caught, the penalties can range from a zero for the assignment in question, suspension, failure of the course and
even revocation of the IB diploma.
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STUDENT SAFETY IN SCIENCE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTRACT
Grade 10-13
Life threatening injuries can happen in the laboratory. For that reason, students need to be informed of the
correct way to act in the laboratory.
Student Conduct in the laboratory
Please read these carefully and sign the contract to state that you will adhere to these guidelines to ensure
a safe environment for all.
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Do not engage in practical jokes or boisterous conduct in the laboratory.
Never run in the laboratory.
The performance of unauthorized experiments is strictly forbidden.
Do not sit on laboratory tables.
Never work in the laboratory without the supervision of a teacher.
Always perform the experiments or work precisely as directed by the teacher.
Immediately report any spills, accidents, or injuries to a teacher.
Never leave experiments while in progress.
Be careful when handling hot glassware and apparatus in the laboratory.
Never point the open end of a test tube containing a substance at yourself or others.
Make sure no flammable solvents are in the surrounding area when lighting a flame.
Do not leave lit burners unattended.
Turn off all heating apparatus and water faucets when not in use.
Do not remove any equipment or chemicals from the laboratory without permission (Equipment request
form must be completed if equipment is needed at home, form available from your teacher).
Coats, bags, and other personal items must be stored under desks, not on the bench tops or in the aisle
ways.
Inspect all equipment for damage (cracks, defects, etc.) prior to use; do not use damaged equipment.
Never pour chemical waste into the sink drains or wastebaskets, always follow instructions for the
correct disposal methods.
Place chemical waste in appropriately labeled waste containers.
Always wear appropriate eye protection (i.e., chemical splash goggles) in the laboratory.
Student Conduct in the laboratory – Grades 7-9
Please read these carefully and sign the contract to state that you understand these guidelines to ensure a
safe environment for all.
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Never enter a science laboratory unless a member of staff is present.
Never run in the lab.
Never eat or taste anything in the lab.
Never touch equipment or experiments without permission.
Never touch electrical appliances with wet hands.
Never sit on Lab tables.
Never remove equipment or chemicals from the Lab without permission (Form must be filled in
to request equipment for home experiments, available from your teacher).
 Never leave experiments while in progress.
 Never pour chemicals down the sink, check with your teacher.
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ALWAYS……
 Always wear safety goggles when performing experiments.
 Always tie long hair back.
 Always treat chemicals with respect.
 Always inform the teacher of accidents straight away.
 Always tell the teacher if you spill something.
 Always store coats, bags, and other personal items under desks, not on the bench tops or in the
aisle ways.
 Always inspect all equipment for damage (cracks, defects, etc.) prior to use; do not use damaged
equipment.
 Always perform the experiments or work precisely as directed by the teacher.
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ISM SECONDARY SCHOOL
PERMISSIONS & CONTRACTS DECLARATION
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PARENT:
I, ……………………………………………… , parent of ………………………………………………… , of Form ………………… have
read and understood the following contracts:
SECONDARY SCHOOL CONTRACT
YES
NO
ICT ACCEPTABLE USAGE POLICY
YES
NO
ACADEMIC HONESTY CONTRACT
YES
NO
(Available in the Secondary Guide, downloadable from www.ism-ac.it)
GRADES 12 & 13 ONLY:
PERMISSION TO LEAVE EARLY
GRANTED
NOT GRANTED
(PLEASE SPECIFY TIMES BELOW HAVING CONSULTED YOUR SON/DAUGHTER’S TIMETABLE ON THE PARENTS’ PORTAL)
MONDAY
DEPART ………………
TUESDAY
DEPART ………………
WEDNESDAY
DEPART ………………
THURSDAY
DEPART ………………
FRIDAY
DEPART ………………
PARENT SIGNATURE(S)
HOME TELEPHONE(S)
MOBILE TELEPHONE(S)
OFFICE TELEPHONE(S)
EMAIL ADDRESS(ES)
(a separate form is issued for CAS-related activities)
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TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT:
I, ……………………………………………….., of Form ………………… have read and understood the following
contracts:
SECONDARY SCHOOL CONTRACT
ICT ACCEPTABLE USAGE POLICY
ACADEMIC HONESTY CONTRACT
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
STUDENT SIGNATURE
MOBILE TELEPHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
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DATE RETURNED
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