Revised: August 2014 - International School Hamburg

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L S C H O O L O F H A M B U R G
Secondary
School
Handbook
Revised: August 2014
2014
/
2015
Content
02
Who We Are
11
Daily Routines & Procedures
17
Academics
25
IB Middle Years Programme
28
IB Diploma Programme
30
Library
31
Guidance
32
Services
34
Student Activities
39
Conduct
42
Acceptable Use Policy
48
Health
50
Safety & Security
Secondary School Handbook 2014/2015
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Who We Are
Our Mission and Values
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide our students with an international education, which seeks to
develop their full potential and to foster understanding, respect for others, freedom of
thought and expression, enjoyment of learning and personal responsibility.
OUR VALUES
Academic Rigour
ISH offers students an academically challenging environment, based on realistic goals
to assure that each student achieves his/her full academic potential. Students are
expected to master an age-appropriate set of skills necessary to become life-long
learners.
Balanced Programme
ISH makes every effort to offer a balanced programme of study, sports, arts and a
wide variety of after-school activities for all in order to promote the all-round
education of our students.
Educational Inspiration
ISH strives to inspire and motivate every student. Faculty and administrators work
together to provide educational leadership to all students at ISH.
International Understanding
ISH bases its educational approach on creating a learning environment where
students can grow to become “citizens of the world,” actively engaged in promoting
those principles defined by the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.
Modern Technological Advancement
ISH aspires to make new technologies, facilities and the most innovative tools
available for our students and faculty in order to promote a highly rigorous academic
environment and personal growth. Responsible use of educational technology is a key
value which we seek to instill in our students.
Partnership with Parents
ISH believes that the involvement of parents is integral to the success of our students.
Parents are viewed as partners in our educational process.
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Who We Are
Students First
Recognizing our responsibility to prepare our students for global citizenship, as well
as to teach them all of the very basic human values, we base our programmes and
policies on fulfilling every student’s needs.
Teachers as Community Builders
ISH faculty play a key role in delivering a well-rounded education for our students −
one that neither begins nor ends in the classroom alone, and includes social, moral,
and emotional growth.
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Who We Are
Our Address
International School of Hamburg
Hemmingstedter Weg 130
22609 Hamburg
Tel: +49 (0) 40 8000 50-0
Fax:
+49 (0) 40 881 1405
Email: info@ishamburg.org
Secondary School Office
Tel:
Fax:
+49 (0) 40 800050-134
+49 (0) 40 800050-220
Email: apistoia@ishamburg.org
Organisation
The International School of Hamburg is a registered not-for-profit association and is a
state-recognised supplementary school. It is represented under the law by its Board of
Directors.
The Board is elected by the members of the Association. The Board is responsible for
the determination of the policies of the School and for the conduct of its financial
affairs. The Board also appoints the Head of School who administers the daily
operational affairs of the School.
ISH is a member of the European Council of International Schools, the North-West
European Council of International Schools, the Association of German International
Schools, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation. Through these four
organisations ISH is affiliated with other international schools worldwide.
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Who We Are
Secondary School Faculty
Head of School
Mr Andreas Swoboda
ASwoboda@ishamburg.org
Secondary School Principal
Mr Andrew Cross
ACross@ishamburg.org
Assistant Secondary School Principal
Ms Alison Johnston
AJohnston@ishamburg.org
IB Diploma Coordinator
Mr Anthony Martin
AMartin@ishamburg.org
Mr James Dalton (from Jan. 2015)
JDalton@ishamburg.org
IB MYP Coordinator
Mr Jan-Mark Seewald
JSeewald@ishamburg.org
Secondary School Secretary
Ms Agnese Pistoia
APistoia@ishamburg.org
English Department (including English as an Additional Language - EAL)
Ms Alison Johnston
Ms Andrea Balint
ABalint@ishamburg.org
Ms Catherine Cleary
CCleary@ishamburg.org
Ms Sue Christian
SChristian@ishamburg.org
Mr David Close
DClose@ishamburg.org
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Who We Are
Mr Christopher Graham
CGraham@ishamburg.org
Ms Sophia Lugard (also CAS Coordinator)
SLugard@ishamburg.org
Ms Angela Runci
ARunci@ishamburg.org
Ms Kate Weston
KWeston@ishamburg.org
Humanities Department
Mr Richard Dove
RDove@ishamburg.org
Mr Anthony Martin (Head of Geography)
AMartin@ishamburg.org
Mr James Dalton (MYP Integrated Humanities, History)
JDalton@ishamburg.org
Ms Claire Butler-Walker (Geography)
cbutlerwalker@ishamburg.org
Mr Peter Howard (Geography, Environmental Systems & Societies, Economics)
PHoward@ishamburg.org
Mr Sean Kane (Business Studies)
SKane@ishamburg.org
Ms Angela Seewald (MYP Integrated Humanities)
ASeewald@ishamburg.org
Ms Tiffany Simms (History)
TSimms@ishamburg.org
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Mr Tony Lawrence (Yearbook Coordinator)
TLawrence@ishamburg.org
Mathematics Department
Mr Tarlochan Manak
TManak@ishamburg.org
Mr Tarik Azouz
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Who We Are
TAzouz@ishamburg.org
Mr Tim Cartledge
TCartledge@ishamburg.org
Ms Sue Christian
SChristian@ishamburg.org
Ms Irene Law
ILaw@ishamburg.org
Mr Andy Rodick
AndyR@ishamburg.org
Mr Jan-Mark Seewald
JSeewald@ishamburg.org
Modern Languages Department
Mr Bernd Boudewijn (German and Spanish)
BBoudewijn@ishamburg.org
Ms Agnes Deblond (German and Spanish)
ADeblond@ishamburg.org
Mr Werner Denk (German and Spanish)
WDenk@ishamburg.org
Mr Christian Gülzow (German, IBDP Mother Tongue Coordinator)
CGuelzow@ishamburg.org
Mr Ulrich Kramme (German)
UKramme@ishamburg.org
Ms Sabine Kunst (German and Spanish, Mother Tongue Coordinator Gr. 6 – 10)
SKunst@ishamburg.org
Ms Sandra Pawlinsky (French and German)
SPawlinsky@ishamburg.org
Ms Raquel González Rubio (Spanish)
RGonzalez@ishamburg.org
Ms Ute Stelter (German and French)
UStelter@ishamburg.org
Ms Christiane Berndt (German)
CBerndt@ishamburg.org
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Who We Are
MYP Design
Mr David Close
Ms Cynthia Lawrence (also Student Services Coordinator)
CLawrence@ishamburg.org
Mr Tony Lawrence
TLawrence@ishamburg.org
Ms Rachel van Maanen
RvanMaanen@ishamburg.org
Physical Education Department
Mr Garry Jones
GJones@ishamburg.org
Mr Jaime Bedoya
JBedoya@ishamburg.org
Mr Pedro Almeida
PAlmeida@ishamburg.org
Ms Linda Kiss
LKiss@ishamburg.org
Ms Annegret Neukamm
ANeukamm@ishamburg.org
Ms Elzbieta Rajman
ERajman@ishamburg.org
Science Department
Mr. Alan Knightbridge (Biology and Physics)
AKnightbridge@ishamburg.org
Ms Mona Azadzoi (Biology, Chemistry, and MYP Science)
MAzadzoi@ishamburg.org
Mr Rhy Henderson (Biology, Chemistry, and MYP Science)
RHenderson@ishamburg.org
Ms Michelle Rutter (Chemistry and MYP Science)
MRutter@ishamburg.org
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Who We Are
Ms Paula Pattison (Biology)
PPattison@ishamburg.org
Mr Horatiu Pop (Physics)
HPop@ishamburg.org
Performing and Visual Arts Department
Mr Michiel de Beer (Music)
MBeer@ishamburg.org
Mr Jeff Alpert (Music)
JAlpert@ishamburg.org
Mr Peter Anderson (Visual Arts)
PAnderson@ishamburg.org
Mr Christopher Graham (Music)
Cgraham@ishamburg.org
Ms. Emma Lynn Avila Collazos (Theatre Arts)
EAvila@ishamburg.org
Ms Alexia Delbridge (Theatre Arts)
ADelbridge@ishamburg.org
Ms Gundula Plesch (Visual Arts)
GPlesch@ishamburg.org
Student Support Services Department (Whole School)
Ms Heide Morgen (Student Support Coordinator)
HMorgen@ishamburg.org
Ms Denise Cadieux-Gellesch (Head of Learning Support)
DCadieux@ishamburg.org
Ms Ruth Chignell-Stapleton
RChignel@ishamburg.org
Ms Catherine McNaughton
CMcNaughton@ishamburg.org
Mr André-Karl Bélair (Guidance Counsellor )
ABelair@ishamburg.org
Ms Leoni Gerckens (Nurse)
LGerckens@ishamburg.org
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Who We Are
Ms Lida Cross (Nurse)
LCross@ishamburg.org
Theory of Knowledge
Mr David Close
Mr Christian Gülzow
CGuelzow@ishamburg.org
Ms Alison Johnston
Mr Sean Kane
SKane@ishamburg.org
Mr Ulrich Kramme
UKramme@ishamburg.org
Mr Andy Rodick
AndyR@ishamburg.org
Library
Ms Patricia Hayward (Secondary School Librarian)
PHayward@ishamburg.org
College Counsellors
Ms Birgit Preu (worldwide except UK)
BPreu@ishamburg.org
Ms Sophia Lugard (UK)
SLugard@ishamburg.org
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The School Day
Attendance
The Secondary School day starts at 08:15 and is signalled by a warning bell at 08:10.
Registration is taken at 08:15, and Period 1 begins at 08:30. The school day finishes at
15:00. The Secondary School day consists of a combination of 40 and 80-minute
lessons.
Assembly/Tutor Groups
During Period 3 on Wednesdays you will either go to the Aula for an Assembly or
meet in your tutor groups to follow the Pastoral Care curriculum. Most assemblies will
take place within Grades 6 to 8 or Grades 9 to 12, although occasional Secondarywide assemblies will also be scheduled.
Lunch
The cafeteria, which is operated by Sodexo, a private catering company, is open from
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and serves hot meals, salads and a range of snacks. You may eat
lunch at the outdoor tables provided you leave no litter. No eating or drinking (except
bottled water) is permitted anywhere else, including the main entrance area.
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Secondary School Schedule
08:10 Warning Bell
Registration
08:15 – 08:25
Period 1
Period 2
08:30 – 09:10
09:10 – 09:50
Break 1
09:50 – 10:10
Period 3
Period 4
10:10 – 10:50
10:50 – 11:30
Break 2
11:30 – 11:40
Period 5
Period 6
11:40 – 12:20
12:20 – 13:00
Lunch
13:00 – 13:40
Period 7
Period 8
13:40 – 14:20
14:20 – 15:00
Attendance
Lateness
Any student missing at registration time (08:15) will be recorded as absent. If you
arrive after 08:15, but before 08:25, please go directly to your Homeroom for
registration. If you arrive after 08:25, go to the Secondary School office.
If you arrive after 8:25 AM and do not report to the office, you will be
marked Absent for the whole day.
Remember, too, that your daily attendance record forms part of your academic
record. Excessive lateness will be reported to the Secondary School Principal.
Absences
All absences from school must be excused by your parents, either via email
(apistoia@ishamburg.org), written note, or phone call (040-800050-134) to the
Secondary School Secretary. This includes students who are 18 years of age or older
and also applies when you either arrive late in school or have to leave early for a
particular reason (e.g. medical appointment, renewal of passport, etc.). If you miss 3
or more consecutive days of school due to illness, a doctor’s note must
be submitted.
Please note that on your attendance record each absence appears as either
“explained” or “unexplained” (depending on whether a note/email/telephone call
came in to the Secondary School Secretary), and as either “authorized” or
“unauthorized”.
Absences for medical reasons or family emergency are always authorized. In addition,
other absences may be authorized by the Secondary School Principal on a case-bycase basis. Attendance records are available to parents via their Veracross account.
Students must attend a minimum of 80% of lessons in a semester in order to be
eligible for a credit in Grades 9 to 12. Consideration may be given in cases of longterm illness or other mitigating factors. In any grade level, if you have not attended
80% of the lessons in multiple subjects, you may be required to repeat the grade
level, especially if your academic results are particularly weak.
All infectious illnesses, such as chickenpox, must be reported to the School Nurse. On
returning to school after an infectious illness, students are required to have a doctor’s
certificate showing that they are free of infection.
Students needing special medicines near at hand should give them to the School
Nurse. They will be labelled and locked in the medical cupboard.
If you cannot avoid having a medical or other appointment during school hours, you
must inform the Secondary School secretary as soon as possible before the
appointment and register your departure and return at the Secondary School Office.
This also applies to students in Grades 11 and 12 if the appointment occurs before his
or her last lesson of the day.
If you miss 10 periods or more in a particular subject in a semester, or have
accumulated 10 absences from school a letter of warning will be sent home by the
administration.
When you miss 15 periods or more in a particular subject or have accumulated 15
absences from school, a parent conference will be convened and your continued
involvement in any extra-curricular school activities will be evaluated.
Except in cases of illness, the school disapproves of absences immediately prior to, or
after, vacations. Parents are therefore discouraged from arranging holidays during
regular school time. Should it be necessary for a student to be absent, he/she is asked
to make a written request for an extended absence at least a week in advance to the
Secondary School Principal. Extended vacations are always recorded as unexcused.
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Open Campus (for students in Grades 11 and 12)
Once all of the open campus forms have been completed and returned to the
Secondary School Secretary, students in Grade 11 and Grade 12 who have parental
permission (which also applies to students 18 and above) are allowed to leave the
school campus at the following times only:
• The lesson before the lunch period, and the lunch period
• After Period 5 only if this is your last lesson of the day
However, this privilege may be withdrawn individually or collectively if abused.
Therefore, please make sure you record your departure and return times accurately
and legibly on the Open Campus time sheet which is kept at the Security desk, and
that you follow the correct procedures for unscheduled late arrivals or early
departures.
You must attend Homeroom registration beginning at 08:15. It is expected that
unscheduled periods within the instructional day will be used for academic study. You
are encouraged to make use of the study room for IB Diploma students. This room,
and the student lounge across the corridor, are provided for the students as a
privilege and it is expected that they are maintained in good order and that students
abide by the school code of conduct at all times.
Bringing Guests to School
The school welcomes visitors, especially former students, but for safety reasons, e.g.
in case there is a fire alarm, it is important that the school administration knows who is
in the building at all times. Remember, too, that your teachers may not always find it
convenient to have additional students in their classes or may have already given
permission for other visitors to attend. So before just turning up to classes with a
guest and maybe causing embarrassment to all concerned, please take the following
steps.
1. At least three days in advance, collect a “Permission to Bring a Visitor Form”
from the Secondary School office, fill it in and get it signed by your parents. The
form is also available on iSHoodle (Resources/Documents & Forms).
2. Ask the teachers of all the classes your guest will be attending to sign the form to
show that they have given permission. Remember that you are allowed to
have a guest in school for a maximum of two days only.
Show this signed form to the Secondary School Principal and get his permission as
well. If any teachers have said they will be unable to accommodate your guest, then
(s)he should spend that period in the library.
When all signatures are complete, give the letter to the Secondary School Secretary.
This must be done at least one day prior to the visit. Unapproved visitors will not be
accommodated and will need to be collected by a responsible adult.
On the day of the visit, guests are required to report first to the Reception Desk where
they will be given a visitor’s badge and then to the Secondary School office. The
badge must be worn at all times and returned to the Reception Desk at the end of the
day.
Please note that visitors will not be permitted during the first or last weeks of the
school year.
School Supplies
The school provides textbooks but you are responsible for supplying all your own
stationery and equipment, including exercise/notebooks, ring binders, calculators and
USB sticks. See the list of materials required for each grade and subject on iSHoodle
(Resources/Documents & Forms). Supplies for individual subjects may be pre-ordered
from the Staples store and collected during the first days of school in August.
Information is sent out to parents during the summer about pre-ordering procedures.
Lost & Found
There is a lost and found chest for clothes, shoes, school bags, etc. in the
Drama/Music corridor on the Ground Floor. Smaller or more valuable items, such as
keys, watches, etc. should be claimed from/handed in to the Reception. You are
strongly recommended to label all items of clothing and equipment to avoid loss. The
school cannot be held responsible for expensive equipment such as mobile phones or
cameras if they are lost or stolen. All valuable items must be left at home or
safely locked in your locker at all times.
Lockers
Each student is assigned a locker for storage of his or her books and belongings.
Students in Grade 6 to 9 have lockers with locks which should be hired from the
school so that you have immediate use of a master key should you lose or forget your
own one.
It costs €20 to hire a lock but €10 of that will be refunded if you return the lock and
key when you leave the school. If the key is lost you will have to pay €10 for a new
one to be cut but you will immediately be given a replacement lock and key.
Do not leave your locker unlocked and never bring more than a minimal amount of
money to school. Personal belongings, including PE bags, must be kept in lockers,
not in the corridors. Books and materials should be collected from lockers only at
breaks, not between lessons.
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If you can’t open your locker or need to change it because it will not close, for
example, please inform the Secondary School Secretary. Do not attempt to force
open a locker and don’t simply start using an empty locker - it might have been
assigned to another student but left empty. Before the summer vacation, or if leaving
ISH during the school year, do not forget to empty and clean your locker. Lockers are
cleaned and repaired during the vacation and the school cannot take responsibility for
any property left behind. If you are leaving ISH, remember to return your school lock;
if you are coming back after the summer vacation, please take the lock and key home
and keep them until the start of the next school year.
Leaving ISH
If you are leaving ISH, either during the school year or at the end of the school year,
please immediately inform Ms Catherine Bissonnet in the Admissions Office on the
ground floor. You must obtain a Withdrawal Form for the German School Authorities,
Secondary School Student Leaver’s Form and the Book Deposit Claim Form from the
Secondary School Secretary at least one week prior to your last day of school. When
you have received the required signatures confirming that you have returned all your
books, emptied and cleaned your locker, returned any hired lock and key, and
entered a forwarding address, please take the form to Ms Bissonnet.
Academics
Grading & Reports
Marking System
Students' assignments and examinations are graded using the IB 1-7 scale. Each grade
describes a student’s achievement level, generalized as follows:
7 = excellent
3 = mediocre
6 = very good
2 = poor
5 = good
1 = very poor
4 = satisfactory
More detailed grade descriptors for specific programmes and subjects can be found on
iSHoodle under relevant curriculum links.
Report Cards
Students receive formal reports in October, January, April and June. These are made
available electronically via our Veracross information management system. In October
and April students receive a Progress Report with teacher comments, while in January
and June academic reports are issued with a 1 to 7 or Pass/Fail grade and
accompanying criteria for the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6 to 8).
Students leaving the school or making applications to colleges or universities who need
to have a printed and signed copy of their school report(s) or a transcript of these
reports should request these in advance from the Secondary School Secretary.
Conferences
Parent-Teacher conference days for Grades 6-12 take place in November and
February. Parents may register for these conferences using Veracross. At other times of
the year, additional conferences may be arranged by emailing the subject teachers.
Promotion
A score of 3 is needed in a subject in order to obtain a credit towards the ISH Diploma
(Grades 9 to 12). A final mark of 3 or lower in more than one subject at any grade level
will mean evaluation of the student’s programme by the Secondary School Principal
and departments involved and may result in a change of course/level for the
subsequent year, depending on the subject. A parent conference may be arranged.
Individual cases will be reviewed and students who are at risk of not being promoted
to the next grade level will be notified.
When judged necessary, the faculty and administration may require a student to repeat
a year in his/her own interest.
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Academics
Graduation Requirements
English
Modern Languages
Mathematics
Science
Creative/Affective
Social Studies
Physical Education
Other
3 credits
2 credits
2 credits
3 credits
2 credits
3 credits
1.5 credits
7.5 credits in any subject (Visual Education, Music,
ICT, Business Studies or subjects listed above).
TOTAL
24.0 credits are a minimum requirement although
all students must, in addition, have satisfactorily
participated in the CAS programme in both Grade
11 and 12.
Credits towards Graduation (accumulated in Grades 9-12 only)
1. Independent Study Course: in exceptional cases, a student may arrange in
addition to/in lieu of a particular subject, an independent study course and
receive credit.
2. Transfer of credits: students receive credits towards graduation for courses
successfully completed at other schools provided an equivalency can be
determined to the satisfaction of the Administration.
3. Dropping/Changing a course: A student should not drop a course unless there is
a serious problem. In such a case, a written request using a form available from
the Secondary office must be made to the Secondary School Principal who, in
conjunction with parents, teacher and the student concerned, will decide on the
request. In general, requests to change a course will be considered until the
October progress report period. These will be evaluated on a case-by-case
basis. It is extremely important to choose your subjects with great care so as to
avoid the need to make course change requests.
Curriculum
Curriculum Guides
Curriculum Guides can be viewed or downloaded from iSHoodle, by going to the
Secondary School Home page, and clicking on “Curriculum.” When enrolling in
courses for the following year, students in Grades 9-12 MUST ensure that they will
have fulfilled all ISH graduation requirements by the time they intend to graduate.
Academics
Placement Tests
Prior to enrolment, Mathematics and English tests are given to all new students as a
guide to placement. Students entering Grade 6 from the Junior School are tested prior
to the end of Grade 5.
Homework
The amount of homework will vary. However, you should expect homework to take
approximately 90 minutes per night in Grades 6-8 and 2 to 2.5 hours per night in
Grades 9-12. You will be provided with a Homework Diary at the start of the school
year. It is your responsibility to record your homework, extra-curricular activity meeting
times etc. Replacement diaries can be purchased from the Secondary School Office at
a cost of € 4 each.
Physical Education – Participation and Equipment
All students in Grades 6 to 10 take Physical Education as part of the curriculum.
Although parents are asked at the time of enrolment to let the school know if their
children have any special medical conditions, the PE teachers need to be told if you
are prevented from taking part in any particular activity as a result. Even if you are
unable to participate in sports, you must report to your PE class at the beginning of the
lesson.
T-shirts, shorts, socks, soap and towel, indoor and outdoor sports shoes, track/sweat
suit and waterproof jacket are required equipment. Multi-studded soccer boots are
optional for soccer lessons but compulsory for ISH soccer teams. Indoor sports shoes
must not have black soles. Please do not enter the gym with street shoes or bring in
food or drinks.
Grade 9 Internship programme
All Grade 9 students take part in a two-week internship programme. The work
placement is usually arranged for April and preparation for this activity forms part of
the tutor group activities during the school year.
The aim of this programme is to introduce students to the world of work with all its
challenges and rewards. To date it has proved to be very successful providing a
valuable, enriching experience for all students.
Students are expected to take the initiative to find a placement but where there are
difficulties we will provide assistance.
Students have worked for international companies and local craftsmen; in hospitals and
hotels; for advertising agencies and veterinary practices; with architects and lawyers
and in a myriad of other professions, businesses and enterprises.
While on placement students are visited by a teacher and they are expected to keep a
reflective journal and to give a presentation on their return to school.
A more detailed outline of the programme and an exemplar student journal can be
found on iSHoodle.
Academics
Field Trips/School Trips
A Grade 6 trip to Denmark, a Grade 7 trip to Heiligenhafen, a Grade 8 trip to the Harz
mountains, and Grade 9 trips to Barcelona, Berlin, London or Paris, take place in early
June each year. MUN club members attend a conference in January/February in The
Hague and may also have the opportunity to attend a conference in New York. In
addition, IB Geography HL students are required to take part in field trips in order to
complete essential course work. There is also a trip to London arranged in September
for IB Theatre students. Teachers may also plan additional trips during the year.
Information about these trips will be provided by the teachers organising the trip. For
all school-sponsored trips, permission slips are required from parents/guardians.
In addition, students selected for sports teams will travel to matches against other
NECIS schools.
Mother Tongue Programme
In keeping with the mission statement and Language Policy of ISH, the Mother Tongue
Programme has been put in place to support and encourage the further development
of each student's individual mother tongue language. Every effort will be made to find
an appropriately qualified tutor for any requested language. Study of the Mother
Tongue may in some cases form an important part of a student’s IB Diploma
programme.
Students in Grades 6 to 10 interested in taking part in the programme are asked to
contact Ms Sabine Kunst. Students in Grades 11 and 12 who are interested in Mother
Tongue instruction as part of their IBDP instruction should contact Ms Catherine Cleary.
Please note that there are specific IBDP requirements for taking additional languages
outside those offered in the core IBDP curriculum at ISH and that the school fees do
not cover those tuition costs.
Spanish and French courses are offered for non Mother-Tongue speakers beginning in
Grade 6 to most students. EAL students will take extra English during this time block
and therefore will not take Spanish or French. It is also possible for you to study your
mother tongue instead during this time block if a suitable tutor is found.
Academics
Internal Examinations
Exam Policy
Grade 6 to 8 assessments are ongoing throughout the year and there are no formal
examination periods. There are two main exam periods for Grades 9 to 11, one
towards the end of the first semester in December and one at the end of the second
semester. Grade 12 students write their IB mock exams after the February holiday and
their IB exams in May.
During exam sessions, students taking exams do not attend lessons. Please do not
make plans that will conflict with the exam schedules, as there are no “make-up”
possibilities except with a doctor’s certificate. In addition to examinations, class tests
may be scheduled at any time during the school year.
Rules and Guidelines
In order to keep in line with IB regulations and thereby best prepare students for these
exams, the following rules are observed and enforced for internal examinations.
1. You should arrive promptly for all examinations. Aim to arrive about 10 minutes
before the official start of the examination. Five minutes are allowed for reading
through the paper before an examination begins.
2. On arrival in the examination room wait for the invigilator (the teacher in charge
of the exam) to show where you are to sit.
3. You may only have on your desk the equipment you need for the examination
(i.e. pens, pencils, ruler, eraser). Make sure that you have a spare pen and pencil
in case the first one runs out or breaks.
4. Bags, pencil cases, etc. are not to be brought into the examination room.
Students will be issued with transparent plastic bags in which to bring pens,
pencils, rulers, etc.
5. No mobile telephones are allowed in the exam room.
6. Normal translation dictionaries are allowed depending on the subject. They are
not allowed in any language examinations (English, German, French, Spanish
and Japanese).
7. Calculators are allowed by permission of the teacher setting the exam.
8. If you have any questions or problems, raise your hand to attract the invigilator’s
attention. The invigilator is the ONLY person with whom you are allowed to
communicate in any way during the examination.
Academics
9.
Normally you will be expected to remain until the end of an examination.
10. At the end of the examination you must not talk to, or try to communicate with,
other students until ALL papers have been collected.
Special Accommodations
Extra time, use of a laptop, or use of a separate examination room will only be granted
through consultation with and approval by the Student Support Services Department
based upon specific, diagnosed learning needs. For IB Diploma Programme students,
official paperwork must be submitted well in advance and approval given in writing by
the IB.
In grades 11 and 12, students who are taking a particular exam for internal ISH credit,
and not for IB credit, may be provided with a modified examination upon the
recommendation and approval of the SSST Department, the Head of Department and
the Principal.
College Entrance Tests (including TOEFL)
Students planning to apply to colleges in the USA, Canada, Asia or US-style colleges in
Europe may be required to take the SAT (formerly known as the Scholastic Assessment
Test) or the ACT (American College Test). For more information on these tests talk to
Ms Preu, College Counsellor or go to www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is administered outside ISH. The
closest test centre to ISH is the Amerikazentrum Hamburg. For their current test dates,
visit www.amerikazentrum.de
Official SAT, ACT and IB Scores
Universities expect “official” records of test and exam results. Students are responsible
for listing the universities where they would like their scores sent when they register for
the SAT or ACT tests. Students who have made their final university choice need to let
the College Counselor know where to send the final transcript. Only one final transcript
will be forwarded. Likewise, IB students who have made their final selection of
universities (whether in the US, UK, Canada, Asia, Europe or elsewhere in the world)
should request their IB scores to be mailed directly to these institutions. Please see the
IB Diploma Coordinator if you need assistance.
Prior to completing the IB examinations, students should notify the IB Diploma
Coordinator, and request to have their results/grades mailed by the IB directly to the
university.
Academics
International Schools Assessment (ISA)
In October, students in Grades 6 and 9 take the International Schools Assessment (ISA).
ISA is based on the internationally endorsed reading and mathematical literacy
frameworks of the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and
is especially designed for international schools in order to gain information about
reading, writing and mathematical literacy standards. Students who have special needs
or limited English may be exempted.
Awards
The following special end-of-year awards are given:
ECIS Award for International Understanding (Grade 12)
Given to a Senior student who is a good representative of his own country, 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 in a sense of community, thus furthering
the cause of International Understanding.
PTA Citizenship Award (Grade 12)
The Parent-Teacher Association gives this annual award to the most
qualified/deserving graduating Twelfth Grade student who has demonstrated active
involvement in the ISH community. He/she will have maintained a sound commitment
to academic achievement; have demonstrated good leadership qualities and
presented him/herself as a role model for other students.
Brett Walker Award (Grade 12)
Given in memory of Brett Walker to that student who best exemplifies the qualities of
dedication, determination and good sportsmanship.
Grade 9 to 12 Subject Prizes
Subject prizes are presented for academic excellence at the final Assembly in June to
students in Grades 9 to 11.
Grade 12 subject prizes are awarded at the Graduation Ceremony at the end of May.
Head of School Commendations
This award is given in the form of a certificate to students in Grades 6-8 who, on the
evidence of their final reports, have achieved a high academic standard across their
subject areas.
Academics
Athletics Awards
Sports Day is a day of competitive track and field events held in May for students in
Grades 1 to 7. Ribbons will be awarded to competitors in all the races and field events.
In addition, Athletic Awards are given periodically during the school year to student
athletes who have participated in the sports programme.
MYP Concepts
MYP units of work are inquiry based and develop topics within 12 key concepts:
Aesthetics
Change
Communication
communities
Connections
Creativity
Culture
Development
Form
Global
interactions
Identity
Logic
Perspective
Relationships
Time, place and
space
Systems
MYP Global Contexts
The MYP key concepts are taught within global contexts that connect what we learn in
the classroom with the world outside. The MYP defines 6 Global contexts. These are:
• Identities and relationships
• Orientation in space and time
• Personal and cultural expression
• Scientific and technical innovation
• Globalization and sustainability
• Fairness and development
When we inquire about concepts within these global contexts we ask the following
questions:
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Why are we engaged in this inquiry?
Why are these concepts important?
Why is it important for me to understand?
Why do people care about this topic?
Approaches to Learning Skills
Approaches to learning are the skills we need in order to become successful learners.
These skills are taught in all subjects of the MYP. They include communication,
organization, critical thinking, creative thinking and media literacy, amongst others.
Action and service
In each year of the MYP, students are involved in Action and Service as part of local
and global communities. MYP Action and Service projects can be large or small,
organized by students or teachers and they provide stepping stones toward the
Diploma Programme’s requirements for Creativity, Action and
Service (CAS).
MYP Subject Groups and Assessment
In the MYP, students study 8 subject groups each year:
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Language and literature (mother tongue or best language)
Language acquisition (learning a new language)
Individuals and Societies, (History, Geography, Economics)
Mathematics
Design (Digital Design –robotics and coding, Food Design, Product Design)
Arts (Drama, Music, Visual Arts)
Sciences
Physical and Health Education.
Student work in each subject group is assessed against specific criteria. Each subject
has four criteria and each criterion has achievement levels from 0 to 8. A final IB grade
of 1-7 is determined by the overall levels a student achieves in each criterion. These
overall levels are added together for an overall score, which fits into one of the grade
boundaries in the table below to give the overall 1-7 grade. Each grade of 1-7
describes the ability a student has for each subject according to the descriptors below:
Grade
Boundary
guidelines
1
1–5
Produces work of very limited quality. Conveys many significant
misunderstandings or lacks understanding of most concepts and
contexts. Very rarely demonstrates critical or creative thinking. Very
inflexible, rarely using knowledge or skills.
2
6–9
Produces work of limited quality. Expresses misunderstandings or
significant gaps in understanding for many concepts and contexts.
Infrequently demonstrates critical or creative thinking. Generally
inflexible in the use of knowledge and skills, infrequently applying
knowledge and skills.
3
10–14
Produces work of an acceptable quality. Communicates basic
understanding of many concepts and contexts, with occasionally
significant misunderstandings or gaps. Begins to demonstrate some
basic critical and creative thinking. Is often inflexible in the use of
knowledge and skills, requiring support even in familiar classroom
situations.
4
15–18
Produces good-quality work. Communicates basic understanding of
most concepts and contexts with few misunderstandings and minor
gaps. Often demonstrates basic critical and creative thinking. Uses
knowledge and skills with some flexibility in familiar classroom
situations, but requires support in unfamiliar situations.
5
19–23
Produces generally high-quality work. Communicates secure
understanding of concepts and contexts. Demonstrates critical and
creative thinking, sometimes with sophistication. Uses knowledge
and skills in familiar classroom and real-world situations and, with
support, some unfamiliar real-world situations.
6
24–27
Produces high-quality, occasionally innovative work. Communicates
extensive understanding of concepts and contexts. Demonstrates
critical and creative thinking, frequently with sophistication. Uses
knowledge and skills in familiar and unfamiliar classroom and realworld situations, often with independence.
7
28–32
Produces high-quality, frequently innovative work. Communicates
comprehensive, nuanced understanding of concepts and
contexts. Consistently demonstrates sophisticated critical and
creative thinking. Frequently transfers knowledge and skills with
independence and expertise in a variety of complex classroom and
real-world situations.
Descriptor
(The information above is taken from the “MYP: From Principles into Action” guide
2014)
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP)
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a rigorous two-year
curriculum, leading to examinations, for students aged between 16 and 19. The
general objectives of the IB Diploma are to provide students with a balanced
education, to facilitate geographic and cultural mobility, and to promote international
understanding. The IB Diploma curriculum consists of six subject groups and at the
International School of Hamburg the following subjects are offered:
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Language A: Literature or Language & Literature
Language A/B/ab initio: English, French, German and Spanish
Individuals and Societies: Economics, Geography, History
Experimental Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems & Societies,
Physics
Mathematics
The Arts: Music, Visual Arts, Theatre.
Please note that if there is insufficient demand for a subject, it may not be offered.
To be eligible for the award of the Diploma candidates are required to enroll in one
subject from each of the groups. Three of the six subjects are taken at the Higher
Level, and three at Standard Level. Each examined subject is graded on a scale of 1
(minimum) to 7 (maximum). The award of the Diploma requires a minimum total of 24
points and the absence of certain disqualifying conditions. The Diploma candidate
must meet three additional requirements: submission of an Extended Essay;
satisfactory completion of a course entitled Theory of Knowledge (ToK); and
compulsory participation in the extra-curricular CAS programme (Creativity, Action,
Service).
Those who fail to satisfy all requirements, or who elect to take fewer than six subjects,
are awarded a certificate for the examinations completed successfully.
Recognition of the IB and ISH Diploma in Germany
Students and parents are advised that the International Baccalaureate Diploma is
recognized as an Abitur equivalent (school-leaving exam and university entrance
qualification in Germany) only if certain conditions have been fulfilled.
The IBDP is widely recognised and accepted at further education institutions across
the world but for specific entry requirements please contact the college counsellor,
the UK universities counsellor or the IB co-ordinator.
Enrolment and Retention in the IB Diploma Programme
A full-day IB Diploma Orientation is held in the first weeks of school for all Grade 11
students. For more information about any aspect of the IB Diploma Programme,
please see the IB Diploma Coordinator.
Student enrolment in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is based
upon an objective assessment of an individual student’s ability to meet the demands
of this academically rigorous programme.
After your initial enrolment in the IB Diploma Programme, the Secondary School
Principal and the IB Diploma Coordinator will review your progress at the time of the
first Progress Reports in October, and again during the First Semester reporting
period. Where major concerns exist, the Principal, in consultation with the teachers,
will develop support strategies to assist the student to improve his or her academic
performance.
If it appears that you are still experiencing major academic challenges, the Principal
may recommend that you withdraw from the full Diploma programme and take
Courses instead. This would mean that you no longer take TOK or write the Extended
Essay, and are therefore able to focus entirely on your core subjects.
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Library
Hours
The Library is open on school days from 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. Any
changes in these times will be posted on the Library door.
The Library is primarily a place for reading, study and reference. Students are
requested to be quiet and considerate of others. The same rules apply to the Library
Media Room, especially during busy break and lunch times.
New students
New students should see Ms Patricia Hayward, the Librarian, to receive their library
user’s number.
Online Library Catalogue
Students can search for books and media with the use of our online catalogue system:
Mandarin OASIS. A link to the catalogue can be found on our iSHoodle platform and
on the school website.
Borrowing materials from the Library
1. Books are normally loaned for 2 weeks. Loans may be renewed on request.
DVDs and other audio/visual materials are normally loaned for 1 week.
2. Reference books and magazines may be borrowed overnight and in some
cases for longer periods. Ask the Librarian.
3. Materials should be checked out at the desk with the person on duty. You
cannot check out materials by yourself.
4. Fines are not issued for overdue books and materials. Students will be
reminded verbally and by written notice when books and materials are late. If a
loan is not returned in reasonable time, the borrower will be invoiced for €20.
The invoice includes a non-refundable Business Office charge.
5. Students are responsible for all materials booked out in their name, even if
subsequently lent to somebody else! Be sure that you can trust your friends!
6. We trust our students to respect the needs of other Library users.
Guidance
Tutor Groups
Students in Grades 6-12 are placed in small groups known as tutor groups. Each
morning, students meet in Tutor groups for a 10-minute registration and tutor period.
On Wednesdays, tutor groups either meet together or attend an assembly in the Aula
(auditorium). The tutor groups are part of our Pastoral Care Programme. Topics
covered include study skills, global issues, personal and social development,
academic and career guidance.
Counselling Service
Any student needing help or advice can visit the Secondary School Guidance
Counsellor, Mr André-Karl Belair. He is available to support you with any concerns of a
personal nature which may be affecting your well-being. Please do not hesitate to
contact him at any time.
University and College Counselling
You are invited to participate in higher education activities offered at ISH beginning in
Grade 10. Researching and planning for university entrance will become a primary
focus in Grade 11, followed by the actual application process beginning in Grade 12.
The College Counsellors will assist with making university selections, the application
procedures, and financial aid consideration for universities all over the world. More in
depth and grade-specific information can be obtained from the iSHoodle site under
Student Life/College Counselling.
For all College applications, with the exception of the UK, and Career Guidance
please see Ms Birgit Preu. She offers advice on college applications and will assist in
planning for higher education and career choices. In addition, she organises various
career-related activities, and sponsors an annual College Evening. She also has
material available for summer programmes and internships. In addition, Ms Preu
supervises the PSAT, SAT and ACT testing.
For UK university applications please see Ms Sophia Lugard. She can offer advice and
assistance on University entrance in the United Kingdom. She organises a visit to a
University fair for students in Grade 11 and helps to coordinate career-related
activities.
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Services
Online services
Veracross
Our school’s Management Information System, Veracross, has Parent and Student
Portals which provide access to the student’s academic profile at ISH. Attendance
data, timetables and academic reports can be viewed and downloaded. Contact data
of teachers and an online directory to our entire school community is also available.
Parents and students can access/subscribe to both the school calendar and a
household-specific calendar listing events pertaining specifically to their child/ren or
themselves. Veracross is also where parents perform yearly online reenrolment,
update their contact profile and sign up for parent teacher conferences. Both the
parent and student portals can be reached via https://portals.veracross.eu/ish
iSHoodle
iSHoodle (pronounced “I - Shoodle”), is a password-protected online learning and
communication platform we use to share content-rich information about our academic
and non-academic activities. The restricted access to the platform gives us the ability
to share more detailed and confidential information and imagery solely with the
community members of ISH.
You’ll find an abundance of information on iSHoodle, from basic resources such as
school newsletters or the weekly cafeteria menu, to more comprehensive information
on school curriculum, after-school activities or community projects. We encourage you
to simply log in and explore the depth of the site.
In the Secondary School teachers currently have one iSHoodle class site per course
they teach. Teachers provide their students with an online overview of course topics
and list major class assignments on their site.
You can reach our iSHoodle portal via the following URL:
https://ishoodle.ishamburg.org
Login & Assistance
Parents and secondary school students are issued a username and password, which is
valid for both of our online platforms, upon arrival at ISH.
Computer Workstations, Network and Internet Facilities
Apple computer workstations are situated in the Media Lab. Students may use these
stations as long as a lesson is not taking place. Mr Lawrence’s computer lab (Room
232) can also be used outside of his lesson times and upon permission from Mr
Lawrence. A total of 72 Portable Macbook computers are available for teacher and
student use within class time on a check-out basis.
Services
Providing students have agreed to the Acceptable Use Policy (Pages 42-47) and
signed the “Acceptable Use Policy Agreement,” they may use the ISHnet and access
Veracross and iSHoodle outside of school.
Bus and Train Season Tickets
If you wish to buy a reduced rate season ticket (Schülerkarte) for the bus and train, you
will need to confirm that you are attending school. Reception can issue you with the
necessary confirmation - an HVV Bescheinigung - on request.
ID Card/Schülerausweis
Reduced price entrance to museums and cinemas, as well as other benefits can often
be obtained on production of a “Schülerausweis”, an ID card which proves that you
are attending school full-time. Reception can issue you with this card but you will
need to provide a passport-sized photograph.
Newsletter
Parents and students receive an email notification every second Friday, informing
them that a new School Newsletter is available for download on iSHoodle. The
newsletter contains current information about what is happening in the school and
forthcoming events. In addition, a shorter Dates for Your Diary is emailed out on the
“off” weeks. Both are accessible on iSHoodle. Students and their parents are advised
to read the Newsletter, as this is where important updates and messages are
published.
PTA Bookshop
The Parent Teacher Association runs a Book Shop where students and their families
can choose from a wide selection of books. These are on sale four times a year in the
main entrance hall.
School Photographer
Individual, grade level, team and activity photographs are organised once a year in
Autumn. Parents will have an opportunity to purchase photos.
Yearbook
The Yearbook is printed at the end of the school year and then distributed to all
members of the ISH community. Students who are leaving ISH before the end of the
school year should make sure that they include a forwarding address on their Leaver’s
Form so that we can send on a copy of the Yearbook.
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Student Activities
Student Board
The Student Services Coordinator is Ms Cynthia Lawrence. She also acts as the
Student Board Advisor. The Student Board Executive Committee for the year
2014-2015 is composed of:
President:
Vice-President:
Administrative Officer:
Treasurer:
Promeet Saha
Jonas Frieling
Paula-Pamina Schroeder
Gabriele Gabriele
The voting members of the Student Board are representatives from each grade
elected at the beginning of the school year. The duty of these representatives is to
represent you in the Student Board Meetings held once every two weeks. If you have
concerns or suggestions about anything relating to school life, don’t hesitate to speak
with any Board representative. Any student is, of course, welcome to attend Student
Board meetings.
The Student Board publishes a constitution, which can be obtained, upon request,
from any Student Board Officer. The Student Board also donates money to the
school’s charities.
Students must attend a one-day leadership retreat at the beginning of the school year
if they wish to be a grade level representative.
Grade 11 Prom Committee
The Prom Committee, a group of volunteer 11th graders, is responsible for helping
raise funds for the Grade 12 Prom under the direction of Ms Lawrence, the Student
Services Coordinator. Many of the fundraising activities involve selling food and drinks
at school events. Members may also be requested by the school administration to
assist with the catering for parent or general public social events. Prom Committee
members who have completed the requisite number of hours of service are entitled to
one ticket for the Prom free of charge for their personal use only.
Yearbook Team
The Yearbook is produced by students, under the guidance of the Yearbook Advisor,
Mr Tony Lawrence. The Yearbook team needs students interested in photography,
computers, journalism and graphic design. Yearbook team members come from all
grades. It is hard work but fun, and you learn excellent computer skills. If you want to
get ready to join, start playing with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, look at past
Yearbooks, and dream up some page designs of your own.
Student Activities
Ghana Project
The Secondary School’s major fund-raising activity for the past seven years has been
to support education in Ghana through various projects, including building and
equipping new classrooms in the village of Azutsuare. Students have also raised
money and sought donations of equipment in order to set up a computer lab at the
school. Similar projects are planned for the future as part of the CAS programme for
Grade 11 and 12 students. Please see Mr Tony Lawrence or Ms Cynthia Lawrence for
more information.
Sri Lanka Project
The Sri Lanka Project is another initiative which helps support five preschools that
were constructed after the tsunami in 2004 using funds raised by the school and
donated by the City of Hamburg through the Hamburg Hilft project.
Students in Grade 9, 10 and 11 who join the project will be active throughout the year
both in building awareness of the project and in raising funds. They will also have the
opportunity to travel to Sri Lanka during the Spring holiday and work at our schools in
the area around Hambantota in the south.
Fund-raising activities may include a Fun Sports Day, discos and bake sales. Our year
will be launched with the Sri Lanka Cup golf tournament in September which the
whole community (students and adults) and all levels of players are welcome to join.
Die Arche Project
This is a Middle School initiative which supports local children in need through a
variety of fund-raising activities and donations.
Extra-Curricular Activities Programme (ECAP)
The ISH Extra-Curricular Activities Programme (ECAP) offers a varied range of afterschool student activities designed to enhance and extend the ISH curriculum. ECAP
has four main strands: Sports, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Special Interests. The
school encourages you to get involved with the ECAP programme as we believe that
such involvement enriches your experience at ISH. We strongly recommend that full IB
Diploma Candidates choose no more than two activities during the year.
Please be conscious of the need to maintain a balance in your school life. For all
students, academic work takes first priority and it is your obligation to make up any
work missed.
For more information about all the many activities offered by the Extra-Curricular
Activities Programme, you can find detailed calendar and contact information in
iSHoodle (Student Life/ECAP).
You can also contact Mr. Garry Jones, Athletics Director and ECAP Coordinator.
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Student Activities
The following are some of the ECAP activities offered by the school:
Music
The ISH Music Enrichment Programme provides private instrumental and vocal
instruction with English-speaking instructors for students in grades 1 to 12. The 30minute weekly lessons are fee-based.
In addition, the ISH Concert Band (grades 6 to 8) meets for regular rehearsals and
gives several performances throughout the year. Students may also receive tuition
(fees apply) to prepare for the examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal
School of Music (ABRSM) in the UK.
Dance
Students may participate in Jazz Dance classes (grades 6 to 8) or Tap Dance classes
(grade 6). Students in grades 6 to 12 are able to join an Urban Cultural Dance class
incorporating various cultural dance styles (Pacific, Asian, South American and African)
with contemporary urban movements such as hip –hop.
Theatre
The ISH Theatre and Music Departments collaborate in the staging of two major
productions each year. Students in the Middle School can join the Drama Club. In
addition, students in grades 9 to 12 can apply to join the Tech Crew which is
responsible for the lighting, sound, set production and backstage management for all
ISH drama performances. Students in grades 9 to 12 can also audition for the ISTA
(International Schools Theatre Association) Group that participates in four
days of workshops, ensembles and performances at another international school.
Special Interests
Students can choose other activities such as Chess Club, Model United Nations,
Debating Society (grades 10-11), and Kids Helping Kids (grades 6 to 8).
Sports: NECIS and Intramural
NECIS Sports
The International School of Hamburg is a member of the Northwest European Council
of International Schools (NECIS) Sports Council, a group of ten international schools
that provides opportunities for our students to participate in variety of sports which
culminate in an end of season tournament. The aim is to achieve a well-balanced
programme that promotes healthy competition, sportsmanship and full participation.
Each student is given the opportunity to demonstrate athletic ability while maintaining
a spirit of respect and co-operation with fellow athletes from various international
backgrounds.
Student Activities
Other member schools include:
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The International School of Amsterdam (ISA)
The American School of The Hague (ASH)
The American International School of Rotterdam (AISR)
The Antwerp International School (AIS)
The International School of Luxembourg (ISL)
The International School of Düsseldorf (ISD)
The Copenhagen International School (CIS)
The International School of Stavanger (ISS)
Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket (SSHL)
The International School of Bonn (BIS)
Our ISH “Falcons” teams practice twice a week and, during the
season, play
weekend games leading up to the NECIS Tournament. Students are selected for
these teams on the basis of attendance at practice, effort and ability. Home games
require our students to host visiting students and this hospitality is reciprocated when
our students travel to away games. During the main NECIS tournaments the students
are accommodated in hotels. Currently we participate in the following NECIS sports:
basketball, soccer, co-ed softball, swimming, track and field, tennis, volleyball.
Parents are expected to meet 60% of all travel costs to the games and tournaments,
with ISH contributing 40%. Participating athletes are expected to follow a well-defined
NECIS Code of Conduct which includes curfew times and abstention from alcohol and
tobacco, and are expected to be good representatives of ISH and the NECIS
Organisation at all times.
Age groups for team sports:
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Varsity and Junior Varsity (soccer/softball/girls’ volleyball/basketball): no lower
age limit although only in exceptional circumstances would a player below the
age of fourteen years be selected to play at these levels and then only at the
discretion of the Athletic Director. No 18 year-olds may play at Junior Varsity
level.
Under 14 (boys’ soccer/girls’ volleyball/basketball): restricted to players 13
years of age or younger on September 1st of that particular school year.
Fourteen year-olds must play at V/JV level.
Under 12 (soccer/mini-volleyball/basketball): restricted to players 11 years of
age or younger on September 1st of that particular school year. Twelve yearolds must play at the U14 level. One or two girls may play Under 12 Soccer and
one or two boys may play Under 12 Mini-Volleyball.
Under 15 (Girls’ Soccer): restricted to players 14 years of age or younger on
September 1st of that particular school year.
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Age groups for individual sports:
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Swimming 16+, U16, U14, U12, U10: age taken is that on September 1st of that
particular school year.
Track and Field 16+, U16, U14, U12: age taken is that on September 1st of that
particular school year.
Intramural Sports
ISH offers a wide range of intramural sports for those students who wish to participate
in a weekly sports activity over a period of 8-10 weeks. The intramural sports
programme is designed for the student who does not wish to commit to a NECIS
team but instead prefers to play recreational sports in a non-competitive environment.
Practices are held once a week and take place at various times throughout the school.
Students are expected to wear appropriate sports clothing at all times. Although more
relaxed than the NECIS Sports programme, participants in the intramural programme
are expected to attend the weekly practices on a regular basis so that the whole
group enjoys a more satisfying experience.
Conduct
We expect all students to view themselves as members of an international community
of learners which embraces our guiding values of Helpfulness/Kindness, Respect,
Responsibility and Safety.
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is the foundation upon which a learner builds integrity and
develops character. Students entering the Secondary School will be required to read
the ISH Academic Honesty Policy, understand the meaning and consequences of
Malpractice and sign an Academic Honesty Declaration (both of these are
available on the website under learning/secondary-school/forms). Senior students will
participate in a seminar on the topics of plagiarism and referencing. Students will be
taught
how
to
cite
sources
of
information
using
the
Oxford
Footnote/Referencing system.
Malpractice is defined as behaviour that results in, or may result in, the student
gaining an unfair advantage and includes:
• Plagiarism: the representation of the ideas or work of another person as the
student’s own.
• Collusion: supporting the malpractice of another student, as in allowing one’s
work to be copied or submitted for assessment by another.
• Duplication of Work: the presentation of the same work for different
assessments.
• Any other behaviour that gains unfair advantage for a student or affects the
results of another (for example, taking unauthorised material into an
examination room, misconduct during an examination, falsifying a CAS record).
In most cases, consequences of malpractice in Grades 6 to 10 will result in an
automatic grade reduction. Parents will be notified and meeting with the parents, the
student and the Principal may be arranged. For repeated incidents of malpractice, the
student may be suspended from school. Incidents of malpractice will be recorded in
the student’s file.
The IB has its own Academic Honesty Policy which we follow. Malpractice may result
in a student losing the entire IB Diploma.
Secondary School Discipline
The following rules are a general guide and do not cover all aspects of discipline and
its enforcement in every detail. Most ordinary disciplinary problems will be handled
directly by the tutor or teacher on duty. Severe cases will be reported to the
Secondary School Principal or Assistant Principal.
You are expected to conduct yourself in a manner that will create the most positive
learning environment for the school community. It is hoped that common sense and a
view of ISH as an academic institution will lead each student to appropriate behaviour.
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Conduct
In cases of general classroom and campus discipline, appropriate measures will
initially be taken by the teacher.
If the problem continues then a conference will be held with the parents and the
Secondary School Principal and a strategy involving the home and school will be
established.
If the issue persists then the Head of School will be involved in a conference in order
to further address the matter.
The occurrence of inappropriate behaviours like those outlined below may lead to a
period of suspension for one to three days while repeated offences may lead to the
student being asked to leave the school.
Here is a list of the most important rules.
1. Bullying, in any form, is unacceptable. Bullying is defined as unprovoked,
intentional, repeated behaviour by an individual or group of individuals that
causes pressure, distress, or hurt/injury. Where cases of bullying are proven,
suspension may result. The school will also provide support for victims of
bullying.
Bullying behaviour can be classified as:
Verbal: name calling, teasing, abuse, sarcasm, insults
Physical: hitting, punching, kicking, scratching, tripping, spitting
Social: ignoring, excluding, ostracizing, alienating, inappropriate gesturing
Psychological: spreading rumours, hiding or damaging possessions, malicious
texts, inappropriate use of camera phones, emails, or social media.
2. The possession, use or distribution of drugs is prohibited. Students who act in
violation of this rule at school or during school-related functions will be
suspended or expelled.
3. Student consumption of alcohol on trips is not permitted under any
circumstances.
4. Smoking is not permitted on school field trips, or anywhere on school grounds,
or in the vicinity of the school.
5. Disruptive and discourteous behavior will not be tolerated.
6. Mobile digital devices may be brought to school providing they do not
interfere with teaching and learning. They may be used only during the lunch
hour or in lessons with the specific permission of the teacher. The school will
not be responsible for expensive personal belongings that are lost or stolen.
Conduct
7. Appropriate school dress: students should dress appropriately for a learning
environment, realizing that what may be suitable attire when out with friends
may not be appropriate inside a school. You are expected to exercise common
sense and dress neatly. If necessary, reminders will be given on an individual
basis as needed. Clothing with offensive writing or inappropriate images will
not be permitted. Exposed underwear/baggy trousers, the wearing of
headgear (except when worn for religious reasons) and outdoor clothing (coats,
jackets) inside the building are also not allowed.
8.
Theft of personal or school property, or acts of vandalism will not be tolerated
and will result in serious consequences, even for the first offense.
9.
Please remember that your behaviour on public transport will reflect on the
school. In the past we have received compliments (most of the time) on how
ISH students conduct themselves on buses and the S-Bahn. Do your best to
maintain this standard!
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ISHnet
The International School of Hamburg computer network connects computers to
school network drives and to the Internet. Network connectivity has many advantages,
but connectivity also requires that users of the network understand their
responsibilities in order to protect the integrity of the system and the privacy of other
users.
The ISHnet Rules of Use are intended to help members of the ISH community use
ISH's computing and network facilities responsibly, safely, and efficiently, thereby
maximising the availability of these facilities to community members. Complying with
them assures that all use of them is responsible, legal, and respectful of privacy.
This policy is based upon MIT’s Athena Network Use Policy and the International
School of Amsterdam’s Network and Computer Use Policy. Both have been used with
permission.
This policy governs the use of computers and networks at the International School of
Hamburg. As a user of these resources, you are responsible for reading and
understanding the rules of this policy, which has been approved and recommended
for use by the ISH Board of Directors.
The following are ISHnet’s SEVEN GOLDEN RULES:
1. Do not violate the intended use of ISH network.
2. Do not let anyone know or use your password(s).
3. Do not violate the privacy of other users.
4. Do not bring in, copy or misuse any copyrighted material.
5. Do not use ISHnet to harass/prank anyone in any way or send abusive
messages or inappropriate material.
6. Any unauthorised, deliberate action that damages, disrupts or alters a
computer system, causing it to malfunction is a violation regardless of
where or when it occurs.
7. Do not bring unauthorized multimedia into the network.
1.
Do not violate the intended use of ISH network.
The purpose of ISHnet is to support academic research, learning activities,
professional development, and administrative communication, by providing access to
computing resources and network services. All use of the ISH network must be
consistent with this purpose. For example:
Do not try to find, access, download or retrieve non-academic or non-educational
materials.
Do not try to interfere with or alter the integrity of the system at large, by doing any of
the following:
•
permitting another individual to use your account(s)
•
impersonating other individuals in communication (particularly via forged email)
•
attempting to capture or crack passwords or encryption
•
destroying or altering data or programs belonging to other users
Do not transmit threatening or harassing materials.
Do not use ISHnet for private financial gain.
Along with the many opportunities that ISHnet provides for members of the ISH
community to share information, comes the responsibility to use the system in
accordance with ISH standards of honesty and personal conduct. Those standards call
for all members of the community to act in a responsible way.
Appropriate use of ISHnet resources includes maintaining the security of the system,
protecting privacy, and conforming to applicable laws, particularly copyright and
harassment laws.
2. Do not let anyone know your password(s).
While you should feel free to let others know your username (this is the name by
which you are known to the whole Internet user community), you should never let
anyone know your account passwords - even to "lend" your account to them
temporarily. Anyone who has your password can use your account, and whatever they
do that affects the system will be traced back to your username - if your username or
account is used in an abusive or otherwise inappropriate manner, you can be held
responsible.
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3. Do not violate the privacy of other users.
The mechanisms for network security at ISH, by themselves, are not sufficient for a
large community in which protection of individual privacy is as important as sharing.
Users must therefore supplement the system's security mechanisms by using the
system in a manner that preserves the privacy of themselves and others.
Some specific areas to watch for include the following:
Do not try to access the files or directories of another user without clear authorisation
from that user. Typically, this authorisation is signalled by the other user's setting fileaccess permissions to allow public or group reading of the files. If you are in doubt,
ask the user.
Do not try to intercept or otherwise monitor any network communications not
explicitly intended for you. These include logins, e-mail, user-to-user dialog, and any
other network traffic not explicitly intended for you.
Unless you understand how to protect private information on a computer system, do
not use the system to store personal information about individuals that they would not
normally disseminate freely about themselves (e.g., grades, address information, etc.)
Do not make any personal information about individuals publicly available without
their permission. This includes both text and number data about the person
(biographical information, phone numbers, etc.), as well as representations of the
person (graphical images, video segments, sound bites, etc.). For instance, it is not
appropriate to include a picture of someone on a World Wide Web page or social
media site without that person's permission. (Depending on the source of the
information or image, there may also be copyright issues involved; cf. Rule 4).
Do not remotely log into (or otherwise use) any workstation or computer not
designated explicitly for public logins over the network -- even if the configuration of
the computer permits remote access -- unless you have explicit permission from the
owner and the current user of that computer to log into that machine.
4. Do not bring in, copy or misuse any copyrighted material
Most computer applications, and related materials such as documentation, are
protected by copyright and other laws, together with licenses and other contractual
agreements. You must abide by these legal and contractual restrictions, because to
do otherwise may subject you to civil or criminal prosecution. If you're unsure, ask the
IT department.
Copyright-related restrictions may include (but are not necessarily limited to)
prohibitions against:
•
•
copying applications or data
using programs or data for non-educational purposes
The above prohibitions focus on computer software, but copyright laws apply to all
material on the ISHnet. For example, it is inappropriate to copy any material owned
by others from any source (e.g. cartoons, photographs, articles, poems, graphics
scanned from a magazine, etc.) without permission of the owner. You should assume
that all materials are copyrighted unless a disclaimer or waiver is explicitly provided.
(This is particularly true on the World Wide Web - to include information from some
other source on a Web page, link to it, and do not copy it. In some cases, even this
action may violate copyright or licensing agreements by enabling illegal redistribution
of programs or data).
5. Do not use ISHnet to harass
abusive/inappropriate messages.
anyone
in
any
way
or
send
For example, sending or receiving electronic mail messages that unreasonably
interfere with anyone’s education or work at ISH is in violation of the intended use of
the system. This includes racist, sexist or obscene and threatening messages.
Forgery (or attempted forgery) of e-mail messages is prohibited, as well as attempts
to read, delete, copy or modify the e-mail messages of other users. This includes
efforts to mask or hide your e-mail address.
Please remember that whenever you send electronic mail, your name user ID is
included in each mail message. You are responsible for all mail originating from your
user ID. Also remember that electronic mail is not private. Think of e-mail like an
electronic “postcard”.
6. Any unauthorised, deliberate action that damages or disrupts a
computing system, alters its normal performance or causes it to
malfunction is a violation regardless of system location or time duration.
Moving equipment will often cause damage, or may cause it to be reported as stolen.
Permanent damage may result from even unplugging a keyboard. Do not try to
modify and/or damage the computer case, or any accessories.
Similarly, altering a workstation's file system in any way may render the machine
unusable, or threaten its use in other ways. For example, you should not
reconfigure any workstation or attempt to install software. Even an
apparently "harmless" change such as this (i.e., changing the access configuration of
a workstation or installing software) may create major system security problems, and
may jeopardise ISH’s ability to license software for users in the future.
If you believe the configuration of a workstation needs to be changed, you can
contact the IT department.
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7. Do not bring unauthorized multimedia into the network
The network is a service used by all ISH patrons, and as such an asset which requires
your respect. Loading the network with files not immediately related to your work
overloads the network unnecessarily requiring additional attention by the
administrator.
It is forbidden to use the network to store any kind of file that is not for ISH work. If
you are working on a valid ISH project, you could talk with the administrator to give
you additional space. Keep your user drive (U: drive) as tidy as possible, this will train
you to organise computer files at work and at home. The use of internet radio, or any
other kind of streaming multimedia is not acceptable since you are using bandwidth
required for other applications and increasing the costs with the internet service
provider.
Encountering Inappropriate Material
On a global network it is impossible to effectively control the content of data. Users
when searching for educational material may inadvertently encounter inappropriate
material, which the users, parents, teachers, administrators and other users around the
workstation may find offensive. When such encounters mistakenly happen, the
student should immediately inform supervising teacher or staff member and exit from
that web-site. If the student fails to inform the supervisor of the error, the supervisor
will then assume the student is in violation of the guidelines set in this policy and the
appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken.
Violation of ISHnet rules
All users are expected to follow these rules. Violations of the rules can subject the
offender to a loss of network privileges and in some cases disciplinary actions being
taken.
A violation of the ISHnet rules may result in the following action being taken:
1. A warning, followed by re-clarification of the appropriate use guidelines.
2. Notification of parents and or ISH administrators.
3. A loss of computer/ISHnet access privileges.
4. Suspension/expulsion.
Additional Rules for ISHnet
1. Do not eat, drink, or bring food within the vicinity of any computer system.
2. Turn the power off at the end of the day.
3. Do not leave your workstation before logging off.
4. Do not make noise in the various learning centres.
5. Do not violate the official priorities for the use of printers; in particular, do not
be a printer hog or use the ISH’s printers as copy machines.
6. Users shall not waste or take supplies. Printing for personal use must have prior
approval. Examples include greeting cards, banners, flyers, signs, etc.
7. Do not overload the communication servers; in particular, do not abuse your
electronic mail (email).
8. Do not subscribe to mail servers or list servers unless the system administrator
has granted permission.
9. Do not set bookmarks when using a browser unless instructed to by a member
of the ISH faculty.
10. Do not expect to use a computer when a class is in session; in particular do not
interrupt a teacher during a lesson or students who are involved in a class
activity. Access to computers needs to be arranged with the teacher
concerned.
11. Do not save any work onto the workstation hard drive; this will clutter up the
hard drive and will be erased on a regular basis. Save all work on the personal
drive i.e. U:\, should you need to take work home, save to a removable media
or to the My Private Files section of iSHoodle, accessible via the My iSHoodle
menu.
12. Do not attempt to repair a printer, workstation or other component. Please
report the problem to a member of the IT department.
13. Do not access, transmit or download pornographic, obscene or threatening
materials; of which the primary purpose is to incite violence or advocate harm
to people, including hate mail.
14. Do not install software onto any ISH workstation; all software, even CD ROM
reference software, may only be installed by the IT department.
PLEASE NOTE: Laws that apply in "the real world" also apply in the "virtual"
networked computer world (including ISHnet). Laws about libel, harassment, privacy,
copyright, stealing, threats, etc. are not suspended for computer users, but apply to
all members of society, whatever medium they happen to be using: face-to-face,
phone, or computer. Furthermore, law-enforcement officials are more computeraware than ever, and violations of the law in "Cyberspace" are prosecuted.
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Health
Accidents or Illness during the Day
Please note that parents should keep their children at home if acutely unwell or
infectious. If you have a fever, stay at home. Do not return to school until the fever has
been gone for at least 24 hours.
Minor Injuries
The school employs a qualified nurse. There is a nurse’s room opposite the
gymnasium where, in the case of illness or accidents, students are taken care of while
the parents are contacted.
If you become ill during the day you must inform your teacher and report to the
Nurse. If you become ill between classes, you must report to the next class first (unless
it is an emergency, in which case, the student should go straight to the Nurse).
Students must not phone parents and ask to be collected or leave the school without
first informing the Secondary School Secretary.
More Serious Injuries
Do not move the injured person. Stay with them but send someone else immediately
to get the help of the school nurse or to call an ambulance. If a student needs to go
to the hospital, the nurse or a member of staff will always accompany them.
Accident Insurance
The "Unfallkasse Nord" is the official body that covers school accidents for all
students in Hamburg. The hospital or doctor MUST be advised that it is a
school accident and the School Nurse must be given all possible information about
the circumstances so that she can write a detailed report. This includes accidents at
school and also those that occur while travelling to or from school or on school trips. It
is advisable to take out additional invalidity insurance as the value of the personal
accident insurance (Eigenunfallversicherung) is very low. Treatment and hospitalization
are fully covered but expenses for transport to and from a doctor or hospital may not
be.
Medications
•
Parents are responsible for providing the School with comprehensive
information regarding the student’s condition and medication.
•
No student should carry medication on them during the school day.
•
If medication is necessary, it will be kept in the Nurse’s Office.
Health
•
By signing the permission to medicate clause on the student’s medical record,
which is kept on file in the nurse’s office and in the computer record of the
student, the parents are giving their consent to the nurse to administer OTC
medication.
•
If prescription medication must be given during the school day, a "Medication
Administration Form" has to be filled out beforehand by the parents.
•
All forms are available in the Nurse’s Office and in iSHoodle (Student
Life/School Nurse).
•
Prescribed medication will not be accepted in school without complete written
and signed instructions from the parent.
•
The medication must be in the original package.
•
It is the parent’s responsibility to renew the medication when supplies are
running low and to ensure that the medication supplied is within its expiry date.
•
Staff who volunteers to assist in the administration of medication will receive
appropriate training/guidance through arrangements made with the School
Health Service.
•
If children refuse to take medicines, staff will not force them to do so and will
inform the parents of the refusal on the same day.
•
It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school in writing if the student’s
need for medication has ceased.
•
Emergency Instruction Plans are drawn up for students with long term or
complex medication needs.
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Safety & Security
Emergency Procedures
Security
The main doors to the school are supervised by the security personnel during school
hours and all visitors must report to the reception desk first.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
A siren will sound in case the school needs to be evacuated.
Please note that due to the construction of the West Wing expansion, the procedures
for exiting the building will be modified for this school year. Full details will be shared
with all students and staff at the start of the school year.
Fire
Fire Drills are held on an occasional basis in order to familiarize students with escape
routes from the building in an emergency.
Bomb Warning
In the event of a bomb warning being received, the alarm will sound and will be
followed by an announcement that “this is a campus evacuation”. Students will
then make their way to the assembly area using the emergency exit procedures.
Civil Disturbance
In the case of riots, demonstrations, reports of terrorist acts, observation of suspicious
activity in the vicinity of the school, playtime and other outside activities will be
cancelled. The outside doors will be locked and staff posted at each door. An
announcement will be made by intercom and, if necessary, parents will be informed
and students dismissed.
Hemmingstedter Weg 130
22609 Hamburg
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 40 8000 50 0
Fax: +49 (0) 40 881 1405
info@ishamburg.org • www.ishamburg.org

Revised: August 2014 - International School Hamburg

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