MS Student Handbook - Seoul Foreign School

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2016­2017 Middle School Student Handbook Middle School Office Telephone: (02) 330­3241 Contact Information Mr. Justin Smith​
, Middle School Principal justin.smith@seoulforeign.org Tel: (02) 330­3240 Ms. Anne Gardon​
, MS Assistant Principal anne.gardon@seoulforeign.org Mr. Dale Swanson​
, MS Counselor dale.swanson@seoulforeign.org Mrs. Hye Sun Woo​
, Administrative Assistant hyesun.woo@seoulforeign..org Tel: (02) 330­3241 Ms. Jina Lee​
, Office Assistant jina.lee@seoulforeign.org School Nurse sfsnurseoffice@seoulforeign.org Tel: (02) 330­3203 SFS Transportation Office Tel: (02) 330­3140 Please feel free to contact us whenever you have a question or concern. If we don’t know the answer, we can certainly direct you to someone who can help. Content SFMS Student Handbook Table of Contents Contact Information SFS Mission Statement Welcome to Seoul Foreign Middle School! Christ­like Attitudes Middle School Academic Integrity Policy Middle School Standards­Based Curricular Program How We Group Students SFMS Rules and Procedures After­school Policies Anti­Bullying Policy Applications and Recommendations for Other Schools and Programs Attendance and Absences Bus Rules and Expectations Campus Hours, Rules, ID Cards Discipline Policy Dress Code Educational Psychologist Grading and Assessment Green Zones Honor Roll ID Cards/Bus Passes Lockers Lunch M​
iddle Library Music Program Guidelines Nurse/Health Office Personal Property Photos and Videos of SFS Students Re­Enrollment at SFS Student Planners Student Portfolios Techno​
Green Zones and Use of Technology for Entertainmen​
t Technology Policy for Entertainment Textbooks STUDENT AND PARENTAL SIGNATURES OF AGREEMENT SFMS Technology Responsible Use Agreement Content SFS Mission Statement Seoul Foreign School, centered in Christ, inspires educational excellence and promotes Christian values, personal integrity and responsible global citizenship through a dynamic international experience. Content Welcome to Seoul Foreign Middle School! We are delighted that you are here this year. Being part of this community means that you can expect certain services and support from us, and we will expect certain actions and cooperation from you as citizen of this school community. That is what makes SFMS a “great place to explore” and “a great place to learn.” th​ th​
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graders you will have many opportunities to learn, to perform, to make decisions, and to communicate. We hope that you do all of those things with a spirit of kindness, respect, and responsibility that promotes a safe and cooperative school environment. Together we can make it a great year! If you have any questions about the Middle School rules and expectations, your teachers and the Middle School office staff will be happy to listen and answer questions. Foundations for all expectations in the Middle School: We are ​
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Respect​
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Cooperate​
with adults and other students Christ­like Attitudes We promote the following Christ­like attitudes as qualities that should characterize everything we do in school and in our lives. These qualities are embedded in the world’s major religions and in civilized societies and, hopefully, you will see evidence of these qualities in our interactions at Seoul Foreign School every day. They are: Acceptance of Others Honesty and Integrity Self­Control Service Forgiveness Compassion Faith Hope Love Joy Content Middle School Academic Integrity Policy Academic Integrity means learning honestly and refraining from participating in any kind of academic dishonesty​
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Middle School students, faculty, staff and parents take pride in exercising self­control and in valuing honesty in education. What are our responsibilities in preventing academic dishonesty? Teachers​
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Go over this Integrity Policy with students in all classes. Be diligent about enforcing this policy, notifying the appropriate people if a pattern develops, and being deliberate in helping students understand the various kinds of plagiarism. Build periodic checks into long­term projects to help prevent plagiarism. Students​
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Understand the concept of plagiarism. Ask beforehand what types of external help are acceptable. Acknowledge in a specific manner help from another person or source. As a bystander or victim, to report academic dishonesty to an adult. What are different types of academic dishonesty that should be avoided and reported? ● Plagiarism:​
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Copying, adopting, or reproducing another person’s ideas, words, or statements without giving credit to the original author, including another student’s homework. ● Fabrication:​
Making up and including in any form of assignment, false data and/or information, including false bibliographies. ● Deception:​
Giving your teacher a false excuse for missing a due date or falsely claiming to have submitted work to the teacher. ● Cheating:​
Any attempt to give or get any assistance for a quiz, test, or assignment without the teacher’s knowledge; for example, showing/looking or passing/receiving answers to/from another student, looking at any form of notes written on paper, table surface, or on a student’s hands, arm, leg, etc. ● Sabotage:​
Interfering or trying to prevent other students from completing their work. What will the school do with incidents of academic dishonesty? ● All incidents of academic dishonesty will be taken seriously. ● Parents will be notified. ● All incidents will be treated with confidentiality. ● The school administration may impose consequences that could include redoing the work, behavioral probation or other disciplinary action. ● The school will monitor incidents of academic dishonesty by the use of records. Content Seoul Foreign Middle School Program Seoul Foreign Middle School is in the process of adopting the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. Students at SFMS not only learn essential academic knowledge within a global context, but they also learn the lifelong skills of communication, collaboration, self­management, research & critical thinking. Our priority is guiding students to make authentic connections between what they experience in the classroom to real­life contexts in order to be principled global citizens. In 2016­2017, the MYP will be implemented in Grades 6 & 7. In subsequent years, the programme will extend to Grades 8, 9, & 10. SFMS offers all MYP required subjects including: Language & Literature, Math, Individuals & Societies, Science, Language Acquisition, Drama, Visual Art, Physical & Health Education, & Design. In addition, SFMS offers performance based music courses and Christian Studies at all three grade levels. How We Group Students Middle School students are identified by their Period 1 group, their Advisory group, and by House. These various groupings help with administrative matters, ensure that students feel they belong to a particular class, and help build community within our school. Period 1 groups: Period 1 class groups meet at 8:10 AM every day. Attendance is taken, and announcements are read and put on the screen at the front of the classroom. Students are to be in their seats, ready to start class at 8:10 AM. (Daily announcements are also posted on the Seoul Foreign Middle School page at https://sfs.haikulearning.com​
.) Advisory Groups: Advisory groups are an integral part of Middle School life. Students in the Middle School are placed in grade level advisory groups that meet for 40 minutes once per cycle as well as for 15 minutes at the end of each school day. Advisory groups are purposely smaller groups of about 15 students. The advisory teacher is considered to be the student’s advocate at school and the parents’ first point of contact if there are questions about the Middle School program or how a student is doing in school. Advisory time provides students the opportunity to develop six key relationships that make up the core of the advisory program: self, peers, teacher, school, family, and community. Through discussions and activities facilitated by their advisors and chosen for current relevance, students will explore important social issues/societal problems and have social interactions with one another with the aim of developing a healthy understanding of the importance of the six key areas defined above. For example an advisor may facilitate a discussion on the topic of cyberbullying, because it is causing an issue within the grade level. At other times students will engage in grade level and house competitions during advisory or they will be working on a local service project. The scope of activities and discussion items will be tailored to meet each advisory’s needs. Content Advisory is also a time where organizational business takes place, such as the distribution of parent information, trimester reports, and other handouts. It also provides time to prepare for Grade Level Gatherings (GLG’s) and field trips and to discuss gender­related issues, Senate information, school policies, and transition issues. Houses: Students are also grouped by “house.” In the 2016­2017 school year, SFMS will have four houses. The houses help younger and older students get to know each other as well as to build a sense of unity within the school. We also have house competitions throughout the year, such as Field Day and various fundraising and service efforts. SFMS Rules and Procedures After­school Policies Seoul Foreign School provides a variety of after school activities for our students that include sports, performing arts activities, and clubs. Each of these activities is well­supervised by SFS personnel or by outside providers of lessons or programs. The school’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) remains on duty at school until 5:30 PM each day in case there is a medical emergency involving students who have remained after school to participate in school sponsored activities. The school does not, however, provide general supervision for students who choose to remain after school when they are not involved in official school sponsored activities. Because we provide no general after school supervision in the many areas on campus where kids could hang out or play, all students who are not engaged in structured and organized school­sponsored activities need to leave the campus at 3:00 PM. The MS faculty and administration cannot take responsibility for students who are in unsupervised areas of school or who do not abide by the spirit of after­school safety and supervision in the MS. After­school passes are required for all MS students who want to stay after school but are not in a regularly scheduled, supervised activity such as a SWEP activity, a sports team, Yearbook, Senate, Jazz Band or Ensemble, Tutoring, Music Lessons, Drama, Discipleship, Intramurals, IMPACT, or Tuesday Extra Help. Remaining after school without a pass will result in the student being sent to the MS office and other disciplinary consequences. It is the STUDENT'S responsibility to ask for a pass from a teacher or the MS office, fill it out, get a teacher signature ​
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, and then keep the pass on their person during the after school hours. Students still have to stay in GREEN ZONES (MS Library, MS Atrium, BS Courts) or be directly supervised by a teacher. Each student in a group must have his or her own pass. In addition​
: 1. Middle School students are only authorized to ride the late bus IF they participate in school­sponsored after school activities. Content 2. Middle School students who stay on campus after school should be in a school­sponsored activity, 3.
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supervised by a teacher or staff member, or working in the MS Library. After school passes are available for students who need to stay after school but do not have an activity. On Tuesdays, passes are not needed. If students have Discipleship on Tuesdays, and do not need 'Extra Help,' they need to be in a green zone until Discipleship. Please note that the BS Courts are not a green zone until 3:30. Students who stay on Tuesdays for Extra Help should be in a teacher’s classroom from 3:15 to 4:00 – no exceptions, and then either go to Discipleship or stay in green zones. See the section on Green Zones for more information. Students who are not in a school­sponsored activity are expected to go home at 3:00 PM. Middle School students are NOT to leave the school campus during the school day (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) for any reason, unless accompanied by an adult. Middle School students are NOT permitted to leave campus at 3:00 and then return to school buildings or to ride the late bus. This includes visiting the homes of students who live on campus or nearby. Late buses are reserved for students who stay for school­sponsored activities. Purchasing food at the cafeteria is allowed before or after the school­sponsored activity, but students are expected to return to a green zone and not linger in the cafeteria. For purposes of safety and supervision, MS students are expected to remain in standardized dress after school, unless the activity warrants other clothes. Additionally, MS students who attend another SFS function with their parents after school are not required to remain in standardized dress. Athletics and After­school Activities We encourage students to take advantage of our after­school programs as part of their middle school experience. Detailed information can be found on the school website. Students are expected to honor commitments made to after­school activities, so it is important for students to consider carefully which activities they can commit to throughout the year. After­school activities include: Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, Discipleship, Yearbook, Drama, Senate, Math competitions, and KAIAC sports. KAIAC sports include cross country, soccer, basketball, table tennis, volleyball, and swimming. In previous years we had a greater number of students sign up for KAIAC sports than we could accommodate due to limitations of physical space and available coaches. To help alleviate this strain, yet continue to give students their preference in participating in this year’s KAIAC sport program, we are asking students to prioritize their preferences for one, two, three or four KAIAC sports through an Activity Choice Form prior to SWEP registration. Student choices will be reviewed and invitations will be sent that will allow students to sign up for those sports that were their highest priority. The goal is not to give every student all of their requests, but to give every student some of their requests with preference given to their top choice of sports. Letters will be sent home explaining more about this process. All students who participate in KAIAC sports must have a physical examination by a doctor beforehand. The school has forms that need to be completed by the doctor; forms are also available on the middle school KAIAC page. Please contact SFS Director of Sport, Susan Sell­Haynes (​
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), with any questions that you have. Content Anti­Bullying Policy Bullying is the physical and/or emotional mistreatment of another person or persons. Middle School students, faculty, staff and parents will not tolerate bullying behavior of any kind. We believe individuals have the following rights: ● Not to be mistreated physically, verbally, or emotionally by anyone. ● To feel SAFE at school and in the local community. ● To ask for and expect support and help from students, faculty, staff, and parents. What are our responsibilities in preventing bullying behavior? We all have the RESPONSIBILITY to do the following: ● Not join in with individuals or groups who are bullying others. ● Treat everyone with RESPECT. ● As a bystander or victim, to report bullying to an adult. What are our responsibilities in supporting and helping a victim of bullying? ● Offer our time and listen to them with patience. ● Encourage them to seek the help of an adult. What are different types of bullying that should be avoided and reported? ● Physical bullying—threatening body gestures, mannerisms, and physical contact ● Verbal bullying—repeated teasing, taunting, swearing, or denigrating comments ● Indirect bullying—spreading rumors, supporting the actions of a bully, failing to report an incident of bullying, or perpetuating a bullying situation ● Cyberbullying—the use of any cyber­communication or publication posted or sent by a student online that is intended to frighten, embarrass, harass or otherwise target another member of the Seoul Foreign School community. What will the school do with incidents of bullying? ● All incidents of bullying will be taken seriously ● When appropriate, parents will be notified. ● The school will use a model of KINDNESS and understanding when working with both the bully and victim. ● All incidents will be treated with confidentiality. ● The school may provide counseling to both the victim and the bully. ● The school administration may impose consequences that could include disciplinary action, even expulsion in egregious cases. ● The school will monitor incidents of bullying behaviors by the use of records. Content Applications and Recommendations for Other Schools and Programs Recognizing that some of our students choose to go to boarding schools, summer programs, or transfer to other schools, SFS has established the following guidelines to help the student, parents, and teachers understand the process of securing teacher recommendations and putting together application packets. While SFS is happy to help in this process, the work expected from the teachers, other “recommenders” and office staff is not insignificant. General Information for all Recommendations 1. MS Counselor must be notified of the need for any recommendations before student’s recommendations forms are distributed to teachers, either online or hard copy. This ensures that there is follow up and that everything is completed in a timely manner. 2. If a hard copy is being used, all of the student’s personal information is to be filled out by student or parents before giving the recommendation forms to the counselor. 3. In general, a ​
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is needed for the teachers and counselors to write letters of recommendation and for office staff to complete the needed student information to be sent to the receiving school or program. For boarding school time lines, please see below. 4. If a graded essay is required, as part of an application package, SFMS reserves the right to submit the essay that best represents the student's writing abilities. 5. All recommendation are submitted online or sent directly to receiving school and are never given directly to a student. This ensures confidentiality of those recommendations. 6. All hard copy recommendations and student school information will be scanned, and then sent as an attachment to an email to the receiving school or program. Receiving schools are asked to confirm receipt of the student’s recommendations and school information. 7. The giving of gifts to administrators or teachers is not permitted in the application process. 8. No Boarding School or Summer School recommendations will be written during the last three weeks of school. Boarding School Application Guidelines 1. Since the process of applying to boarding schools can be very time consuming and intense, the student/parents need to notify the school ​
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indicating which schools they intend to apply to for the following year and the teachers that they wish to approach for references. 2. A Student Information Sheet needs to be filled out and given to MS Counselor by ​
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. 3. A 50,000KRW processing fee is required per boarding school application (This does not apply to summer programs and transfers to non­boarding schools), with a ​
maximum of THREE school applications per student will be processed in any given school year. This nonrefundable fee is due when the student meets with MS Counselor. 4. Any questions regarding the SFS boarding school recommendation process, should be directed to the MS Counselor. Summer School Application Guidelines Content 1. No Summer School applications will be accepted or processed before Christmas Break. 2. No Summer School recommendations will be written during the last three weeks of school. Attendance and Absences Regular daily attendance is necessary for all students to fully benefit from the educational opportunities provided in our middle school. The curriculum is established to meet the unique needs of the 11 to 14 year old student. Many class periods have hands­on, interactive, small group experiences that reinforce the concepts of the lesson, and students who are not at school participating every day will not get the full educational benefits that are intended in our program. Absences for any reason are disruptive to the educational process and to a student’s overall achievement. We ask parents to ensure that their children attend school regularly, and we ask that parents exercise discretion and avoid absences due to convenience, for travel, for vacations during scheduled school days, or on days adjacent to weekends or school holidays. (See below for applications for excused absences for personal reasons). Chronic or extensive absences or tardies may also result in disciplinary action by the administration. If a student must be absent due to illness or family emergency: 1. The student’s parent needs to call or email the Middle School office at 330­3241 or email to Mrs. Woo (​
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) by 8:30 AM on the day of the absence. 2. A note, written and signed by the parent, explaining the reason for the absence must accompany the student on the day he/she returns to school. 3. It is the student’s responsibility to complete any work or assessments missed as a result of an absence. Any work, assessments, or tests shall be completed within the week after returning or in a timely fashion as determined by the teacher or the principal. 4. If a student has been absent during the instructional part of a day, he/she is not allowed to participate in any school sponsored after­school sports, activities, or social events. Pre­arranged, excused absences: There may be a medical appointment, a special school­sponsored activity, or unique family circumstances when a student needs to be absent. He/she can apply for a pre­arranged, excused absence. 1. Students and parents need to complete an Excused Absence form and submit it to the Middle School office at least 2 days before the absence. 2. The student must verify with teacher signatures that all make up work has been completed. 3. Within 1 week after the absence, the student must return the Excused Absence form ​
with appropriate teacher signatures to the Middle School Office in order to have the absence excused. 4. The Excused Absence form is available in the Middle School Office. Excused late arrivals or early departures​
for medical appointments, illness, or emergency family business: 1. A written note explaining the reason for the absence and signed by the parent needs to be sent to the Middle School office prior to the appointment, explaining the reason for the absence and the travel arrangements for the student. Content 2. The student needs to stop at the Middle School office and sign in/sign out before leaving campus or returning to class. Unexcused absences: 1. Absences for any other reason, including oversleeping, arriving without a note from the parent, or missing the bus, will be counted as unexcused. 2. Students are responsible to complete all work missed during an unexcused absence. 3. Unexcused absences could result in other disciplinary action by the administration. Tardies: 1. A student is tardy when he/she arrives late to class. Students should be prepared for class, seated and ready to work at the bell. 2. Tardies including oversleeping, arriving without a note from the parent, missing the bus, or a pass from a staff member will be counted as unexcused. 3. Excessive tardies will result in appropriate consequences. Bringing a guest to attend school​
: 1. A request in writing by the host student’s parent may be made to ask if a student who goes to school outside of Korea may visit classes. 2. The request needs to be made at least 2 days in advance of the intended visit. 3. If the request is granted by the principal, the host student will fill out a visitor’s pass in the Middle School office. 4. The visitor will pick up the pass and meet the principal and the other Middle School office staff before going to any classes. 5. The host will be responsible to introduce the visitor to each teacher throughout the day. 6. The visitor will stay with the host student at all times and follow all SFS rules. 7. Guest passes are usually granted for one day only, so as not to disrupt learning. Bus Rules and Expectations Bus transportation is provided to and from school as a service for SFS students. Information regarding costs and pick­up times will be provided to parents by the Business Office during the registration and orientation process. Late Bus Passes: 1. Late buses are available to Middle School students who have been in teacher­supervised after­school activities if they are regular bus riders. 2. The Late Bus leaves at 5:10 PM each day. 3. Students riding the late bus must show their Student ID. 4. If a student does not have their ID, he/she may get a Late Bus pass from the Middle School office. This needs to be done by 2:30pm each day. 5. If a student does not have an ID or a Late Bus pass, the driver will ask them to sign their name and Advisory group and a 5,000 Won fine will be assessed. Content Alternate or Guest Bus Passes​
: 1. Students who are going to go on an alternate bus to a friend’s house after school will need to get a bus pass from Middle School office before 2:30pm. 2. Students will need a dated note written and signed by a parent giving permission to ride a particular bus. 3. If a student is not a regular bus rider, he or she will be charged a bus­use fee of 10,000 won. 4. Students may not call home to get permission – please plan ahead. Bus Safety We make every effort to ensure the bus ride to and from school is a safe, efficient, and orderly experience for all the children. Each bus has a driver and an adult supervisor. Bus safety and polite behavior is every student’s RESPONSIBILITY. Rules All students are expected to pay special attention to their behavior by following the Middle School rules: Be KIND, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, SAFE, and COOPERATIVE and also: 1. Sit in assigned seats and wear seatbelts at all times. No standing unless getting on and off the bus. 2. Use a quiet tone of voice and only RESPECTFUL, acceptable language. 3. Be KIND and RESPECTFUL toward the bus driver, the supervisor and all other students. 4. Act in a SAFE manner, keeping hands and feet to yourself. 5. Eating and/or drinking are not permitted. 6. Each supervisor can be contacted at any time on their cell phone. Bus Behavior 1. The bus driver is in charge of the bus and the passengers. The driver is responsible for the safety of the pupils. 2. The bus supervisor is responsible for the conduct of the students on the bus. 3. Riding the bus is a privilege that can be denied temporarily or permanently if the student’s behavior warrants it. 4. If there is a serious incident, the bus supervisor sends a written report to the Middle School office. 5. SFS has decided to implement the following consequences when bus reports are issued. However, very severe incidents may result in a higher level of consequence than indicated. ○
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Meeting with divisional administration, notation in discipline record and parent notification Incident #2 ­ ​
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Incident #1 consequences plus loss of bus riding privileges for six weeks Incident #5 ­ ​
Loss of bus riding privileges for the entire year 6. If parents become aware of a problem on the bus, they should contact the Middle School Principal or Assistant Principal as soon as the problem becomes evident so that the problem can be addressed appropriately. Content Campus Hours, Rules, ID Cards 1. The campus is open from 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM on Mondays through Fridays, except for school 2.
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holidays, following the official school calendar. Middle School students are expected to wait outside the building, in the Media Commons, or in the Atrium until the 8:00 AM bell rings each morning (Monday through Friday). Classes start at 8:10 AM. Classes conclude at 3:00 PM each day. Middle School students are NOT to leave the school campus during the school day (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) for any reason, unless accompanied by an adult who has signed them out in the MS Office. Middle School students are NOT permitted to leave campus at 3:00 and then return to school buildings or ride the late bus for any reason. This includes visiting the homes of the other students in the vicinity of the school. Except for staff members and their children, the campus is closed to students and families after 5:30 PM each school day, unless attending a school­sponsored activity or performance. Dogs are not permitted on campus. Bicycle riding, skateboarding, and roller­skating are prohibited except in the housing area by residents only. SFS supports the appropriate use of the campus by SFS community members with ID cards or appropriate authorization. This privilege will be revoked in the case of improper or unauthorized use of school grounds and facilities. All students should carry their school ID at all times. Students need to be ready to show their ID if asked for their name or their ID by any adult on staff at SFS. ID cards are issued at the beginning of each school year. Replacement ID cards can be obtained from the MS Office for a charge of 5,000 KRW. Please report lost cards right away. Discipline Policy Our philosophy of discipline is based on the premise of educating about appropriate behavior and of making restitution and restoring relationships when misbehavior has occurred. The classroom teacher will address minor offenses using such strategies as individual conferences, detentions, and parent notification. When minor misbehavior interrupts the rights of others to teach and learn or shows disrespect, a verbal warning will be given. A student in our community with appropriate behavior will: ● Have the benefit of experiencing a positive and safe environment in which to learn. ● Contribute towards creating a climate for others to enjoy. ● Have the opportunity for increased academic success. ● Experience higher self­esteem. ● Be able to participate in a variety of clubs, sports teams, and activities. ● Be eligible for academic , citizenship and leadership awards ● Be developing life­long habits that shape them as positive, contributing members in society. The following are the consequences that a student may encounter to help change behavior when the student has been referred to the office by the teacher. Disciplinary action is deemed progressive, may vary and/or Content begin with any consequence based on the severity of the infraction and student disciplinary history. When a student is referred to the office, a copy of the referral, along with a record of the consequences, becomes part of the student’s discipline file. ● Student counseled: School Counselor, Student Study Team, Assistant Principal, or Principal. ● Parent Contact: Often, we will ask the student to notify their parents of a disciplinary situation and then ask their parents to contact the school confirming that the message was delivered. This is a developmentally­appropriate approach that requires students to admit their wrong actions in a mature and responsible manner. At other times, a school official may contact parents by email, phone, or note carried by student for parent signature. ● Detention and/or community service on campus before school, during break, during lunch, or after school. ● Loss of privileges, which may include: being allowed to stay after school, participation in sports, attendance to assemblies or field trips, admittance to school dances, 8th grade activities at the end of the year, and any other activities sponsored by the school. ● In­school suspension. The purpose of an in­school suspension is to give the student an opportunity to reflect on past behavior and develop a plan for the future. Typically, students will spend most of the day completing assignments in the MS Office and a portion of the day in conversation with the MS Counselor. Often we will ask parents to come to school for a conference following an in­school suspension. ● Monitoring of student behavior through one or more strategies which include: daily progress reports, weekly progress reports, class observation, class pull­out, daily check in, and others as needed. ● Parent / Student / Teacher conference with a behavior contract initiated. ● Out­of­school suspension. The student will not be allowed to attend school for one or more days, but will still be responsible for any work missed. A meeting between the parents and the school administration is generally required before a student is allowed back into classes following an out­of­school suspension. Egregious misconduct and/ or frequent disregard for school rules and expectations, as determined by the MS administration and noted in the MS student discipline file, may result in expulsion. Examples of egregious misconduct include but are not limited to: ● Bullying of any kind – cyber or otherwise ● Fighting (or the appearance of a similar physical altercation) ● Recurrent issues indicating a lack of honesty and integrity (e.g. plagiarism, lying, cheating) ● Theft ● Bringing dangerous items to school such as knives, matches, drugs, alcohol, etc. Content Dress Code Standardized Dress at Seoul Foreign Middle School is reasonable and developmentally appropriate. It is not meant to focus on every unacceptable detail, but instead asks that students respect the spirit of the code. Clothing that meets the requirements can be obtained from a variety of vendors. As tailors are plentiful in Korea, parents may also choose to have clothing made. Faculty and administration determine whether or not students are abiding by the spirit of this dress code. Students who choose to repeatedly ignore the dress code or test the limits risk disciplinary action that may include but not be limited to: ● A change of clothes; ● A requirement to purchase acceptable wear from the Spirit Shop; ● Being sent home or asking a parent to bring a change of clothing; ● Requiring a parent conference; ● Detention; ● Restriction from participating in after­school activities Students need to follow the standardized dress code during school hours and at all school events – including field trips (the only exception is sporting events students participate in and/or grade level team days that require theme colors). When students go on overnight trips with their grade levels, faculty will determine appropriate dress. Relaxed dress days will be defined and announced periodically by the Middle School Administration and often in partnership with the MS Senate. ● Students must wear closed­toed black or brown shoes to school each day. Logos or stripes of another color are allowed, but the shoes must be mostly black or brown. ● Hats and sunglasses are for outside the buildings only. ● Hair should be conservative style and color. ● Hair should not cover eyes. ● Ear piercing is for girls only and earrings must be modest in style and length. Neither girls nor boys may have any other piercings. Boys Slacks and Shorts: ● Long trouser­like slacks, khaki or black (see below for color information) ● Shorts, khaki or black, no more than 1­inch (2.5cm) above the knee ● Must fit appropriately – ​
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allowed. ● Must be worn at the waistline, with appropriate belt or elastic waistband ● No baggy/sagging or dragging on the floor ● No tears or drawings ● Belt, if worn, needs to be black or brown ● No obvious denim­like look with outer contrast stitching etc. ● Cotton or wool ● No logos or labels ● No underwear showing outside of the slacks or shorts Content Shirts: Cotton polo style, with collar and buttons at neck Shirt must be plain white or red (see below for color information) May be short or long sleeve Shirt may not be cropped or torn May be worn tucked in OR it needs to be long enough to cover belt when arms are raised No logos, emblems, or stripes (unless sold by The Spirit Shop to conform to our dress code) White or light­colored undershirt may be worn, but not show outside or through the top shirt. Undershirt may not have any text, pictures, or logos displayed. An Oxford type white cotton collared ‘dress’ shirt is also acceptable wear. ●
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are not acceptable. If slacks are distractingly tight, a student may be asked to change. This will be at teacher or office discretion. We have looser wear available in the office for students to change into. Spirit Shop sweatshirts are acceptable for wearing in classrooms. Students need to have a red or white polo shirt or turtleneck under such sweatshirts. Other sweatshirts or sweaters are ​
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allowed in the classrooms. Winter coats, scarves, gloves, and winter caps may be colors other than red, white, black, or khaki, but when taken off indoors, standardized dress prevails. Coats should be placed in lockers during classes. Content Winter shoes may be similar to those pictured here and must be solid black, dark or light brown. For safety reasons, no wedges or heels are allowed. Middle School Student Casual Dress Guidelines ​
(for special events when Standardized Dress does not apply) Essentially, students are encouraged to use good judgment. The rules of the day are safety and modesty. MS faculty and administration will determine what is considered to be safe and/or immodest. Guidelines are made clear to students. Students who choose not to abide by the spirit of the guidelines will be asked to change or to go home. The MS appreciates parents partnering with us on this so that we can focus less on dress and more on learning. ● Dress should be ​
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Excessively sloppy, “gangster” or immodest dress is unacceptable. ● Clothes should be free from holes and frayed cuffs and should not drag on the ground. ● Avoid overly baggy or sagging clothes which expose underwear or are dangerously loose. ● Shoes may not be slippers, Crocs, or flip flops of any kind. Girls should dress according to the following rules when casual dress is allowed: ● Avoid skin­tight clothing and translucent fabrics. ● Skirts and shorts should be no shorter than one inch above the knee when standing. ● Shirts should be long enough that when sitting and standing, student’s midriff (belly) or back is not exposed. Shirt necklines should not immodestly expose the upper body. ● Spaghetti straps and exposed bra straps are not acceptable. ● If attending an event that allows choices of activities, girls are advised to bring a pair of athletic shoes if they would like to participate in gym events. (for their safety and to protect the gym flooring) PE Uniforms ● Middle School students are expected to change into the required uniform for PE classes. ● A separate pair of athletic shoes should be used for PE classes. ● Information on uniforms and swimsuits will be given by the Physical Education and Aquatics teachers ● PE uniforms may be purchased from the SFS Spirit Shop Content Educational Psychologist Seoul Foreign School recognizes the responsibility of parents to provide for their children’s psychological care. The school has an educational psychologist on staff to provide incidental psychological support as needed to students. This short­term service to students referred by division counselors is offered at no cost to parents. However, it is not the purpose nor intent of that service to provide on­going psychological care for students. Students initially seen by the school psychologist who require long­term services or services other than those offered by the SFS educational psychologist must obtain such services at the parent’s own discretion and expense. It is not the responsibility, policy nor practice of Seoul Foreign School to pay for psychological expenses of services rendered to students by mental health professionals. Grading and Assessment In each subject area students receive two trimester grades. One grade is for Achievement and the other is for Citizenship, which is reported as an effort grade in ManageBac. Final grades are based on the MYP seven point scale, which are derived from a student’s performance in assessment tasks designed to cover each of the four criteria areas per subject as detailed below: SUBJECTS Criteria A (8) Criteria B (8) Criteria C (8) Criteria D (8) LANGUAGE & LITERATURE (English) Analyzing Organizing Producing Text Using Language LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (World Languages) Comprehending
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INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETY (Social Studies) Knowledge &
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MATHEMATICS Knowledge & Understanding Investigating Patterns Communication Applying Mathematics in Real Life Contexts SCIENCE Knowledge & Understanding Inquiring & Design Process & Evaluating Reflecting on the Impact of Science ARTS Knowledge & Understanding Developing Skills Thinking Critically Responding PHYSICAL EDUCATION Knowledge & Understanding Planning for Performance Applying & Performing Reflecting & Improving Performance DESIGN Inquiring & Analyzing Developing Ideas Creating the Solution Evaluating Content MYP Final Academic Grade Scale: Grade Boundary guidelines Descriptor 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 good­quality 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 high­quality work. Communicates secure understanding of concepts and contexts. Demonstrates critical and creative thinking, sometimes with sophistication. Uses knowledge and skills in familiar classroom and real­world situations and, with support, some unfamiliar real­world situations. 6 24–27 Produces high­quality, 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 high­quality, 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 real­world situations. CITIZENSHIP Citizenship is awarded to acknowledge factors that impact a student’s learning. Citizenship is reported as an ‘Effort’ grade within Managebac per subject. It is separate from the final academic grade and is reported in one overall grade. EE­ Exceeding Expectations (achieved if a student shows leadership that enhances the school and classroom culture of learning) ME­ Meeting Expectations (default level, all expectations met) AE­ Approaching Expectations­ Approaching Expectations NM­ Not meeting expectations yet­ Major Improvement Needed Students who meet the Citizenship criteria will qualify for a ME – Meeting Expectations. The EE – Exceeds Expectations level is reserved for students who have shown particular leadership or extra initiative above the basic criteria. Teachers consider a student’s citizenship in relation to the following three criteria areas. Content Attitude:​
a positive, responsible, and respectful contributor; a leader who takes initiative and helps to build a positive classroom community; someone who regularly demonstrates the Christ­like attitudes and strives to be inclusive. Preparedness​
: a punctual student; on who has proper materials; follows up appropriately after an absence; completes homework; is organized, and demonstrates good time management. Participation​
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productively engaged in class; someone who seeks clarification when needed; uses time wisely, follows directions, and exercises self­control. Citizenship Rubric It is not intended that this rubric would be filled out for every Citizenship Check. The rubric is provided simply to establish what the different levels would look like so all teachers have a similar standard of behavior when giving Citizenship scores. EE­ Exceeding Expectations ME ­ Meeting Expectations AE ­ Approaching Expectations NM ­ Not Meeting Expectations Attitude Positive about learning and encourages other students to be positive, too, using verbal and nonverbal communication. Is respectful to everyone when communicating. Seeks out feedback from others and uses it to improve. Demonstrates the Christ­like attitudes and leadership to actively include others to help establish a vibrant classroom community. Positive about learning and demonstrates this with verbal and nonverbal communication. Is respectful to everyone when communicating. Has shown reluctance or negative attitude toward learning with verbal and nonverbal communication. Accepts feedback given and uses it to improve. Demonstrates the Christ­like attitudes and is willing to work with anyone. Is ambivalent toward feedback given. Does not show some of the Christ­like attitudes and/or may not want to work with particular students. Has shown reluctance or negative attitude toward learning with verbal and nonverbal communication to the point that other students have been affected. Has shown serious disrespect to others. Is argumentative or dismissive of feedback given. Has not demonstrated the Christ­like attitudes and has worked against a positive classroom community. In seat ready to work when the bell rings. Has all necessary supplies for class and does not need to visit locker to retrieve items. Computer is charged and ready to use at all times. Has shown evidence of doing more than the assigned homework to prepare for summative assessments. In the case of group projects, has shown leadership beyond explicit instructions to help group be ready for class. In the classroom when the bell rings. Is ready to work quickly. Has all necessary supplies for class and does not need to visit locker to retrieve items. Computer is charged and ready to use at all times. Assigned homework is complete. Enters classroom when the bell rings. Takes a minute to be ready to work. Necessary supplies are at school but must be retrieved from locker, printed out, etc. Student computer may need to be plugged in because not charged. Assigned homework is partially complete. In the case of group projects, has met all the obligations of being a good group member in terms of preparing things for class. In the case of group projects, has not met the expectations in terms of being ready for group activities. ______ Preparedness ______ Preparedness (Continued) In case of absence, takes the initiative before the absence to find out what will be missed and has any Has shown mild disrespect to others. Following an absence, takes the initiative to find out what was missed and makes up work in a timely manner. Following an absence, the teacher has to make contact to give the student details about what was missed, but the student Tardy to class. Not ready to begin class on time. Necessary supplies are not at school. Computer is not usable for class due to negligence. Assigned homework was not done. No evidence. In the case of group projects, has not met the expectations in terms of being ready for group activities to the point that a group cannot proceed with the project. Following an absence, the teacher has to make contact to give the student details about what was missed, and the student does not make up the work by the agreed deadline. Content Participation ______ homework ready to hand in upon returning. makes up the work by the agreed deadline. Is organized, making great use of technology to keep track of passwords, notes, assignment details, and calendar items with no direct help. Is generally organized, but occasionally needs prompting or guidance on how to manage passwords, notes, assignment details and calendar items. Is somewhat disorganized, but not to the point where it affects the student’s ability to meet deadlines, keep notes, etc. Teacher needs to assist with organization regularly. Respectfully contributes ideas and questions that enrich the learning environment and make it easier or more interesting for others. Is responsible with time and equipment and actively encourages others to similarly be responsible. Listens well, follows directions, asks clarifying questions, and provides assistance to others in understanding. Sets an example to other students of what it means to be an engaged, on­task learner. Engages with ideas and questions from the teacher and other students in a positive manner. Is responsible with time and equipment. Will not engage with ideas or questions from others in a positive manner. Actively avoids engaging with ideas or questions from others. Has been careless in the use of time and/or equipment. Has actively misused time or equipment. Listens well, follows directions, and seeks clarification when necessary. Does not pay full attention. Needs to be redirected or be given directions more than once before complying. Is an engaged, on­task learner. Lacks engagement and self­control. Is disorganized, and it affects the student’s ability to meet deadlines, keep notes, etc. Even with teacher assistance, the student cannot keep track of things. Does not listen. Does not follow directions. Lacks engagement and self­control to the point that other students are adversely affected. Although the sub scores do not appear in Managebac, the overall Citizenship grade (Effort grade in Managebac) is a reflection of the three sub scores detailed above. (Attitude + Preparedness + Participation) = Citizenship (_____ + _____ + _____) = _____ Trimester Citizenship grades in each subject area do not need to be an average of other Citizenship scores. It is expected that teachers will use their professional judgment to assign a final Citizenship grade and be able to justify this grade with evidence Citizenship Checks. It is strongly suggested that if a student’s citizenship grades are consistently below expectations, that this is communicated to the student’s parents. Green Zones ​
Middle School students are expected to be in “Green Zones” before school, at break, at lunch, and after school. Restricting students to Green Zones facilitates supervision and minimizes disruption to other school programs. Please use the following guide to determine the Green Zones throughout the school day: Before 8AM​
: After arriving at school, students should go to the MS Library, the Middle School Atrium, or the basketball courts between the Middle School and the British School. Students should not enter the Middle School hallways or wait in the stairwells/ Lunch​
: During first 15 minutes of lunch, the only Green Zone is the cafeteria. After 15 minutes, the Green Zones include the MS Atrium, the Media Commons, the main field, and the cafeteria. The Christian Ministries office is also a green zone, ​
but only if an adult is present​
. The coffee shop is not a Green Zone during lunch. Students should not enter the middle school halls or other campus buildings until the bell rings, five minutes before class starts. Content After School​
: Students may only stay after school if they are in a supervised activity such as extra help, Discipleship, private lessons, a SWEP activity, Senate, Yearbook, or a KAIAC Sports team. Sometimes these activities do not occupy a student’s time from 3pm until the 5pm bus. If a student has extra time, then the Green Zones are the MS Atrium, the MS Library (see hours under MS Library), and the British School playground and basketball courts. Students may visit the cafeteria briefly to get a snack, but they may not stay there without direct parent supervision. All other areas of campus are off limits unless accompanied by an adult supervisor. See more information under After School Policies. Honor Roll With the school’s move to criteria referenced grading, which is the system used by the Middle Years Programme, the Middle School no longer has an honor roll. ID Cards/Bus Passes ID cards are issued from the Middle School office, free of charge, to new students upon admission to SFS. This ID card also serves as a late bus pass. If a student forgets his/her card at home, a late bus pass can be obtained from Mrs. Woo in the Middle School office; students need to get this pass by the end of lunch on the day they need it. If a student boards the bus without a card or pass, they will be charged 5,000 won for the ride. Lost Cards: Lost or damaged ID cards may be replaced for a fee of 5000 Won. Please report lost cards to the Middle School office immediately. Lockers 1.
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Lockers are school property and are assigned to students by the administration and teachers. Students need to keep lockers locked at all times, using the school­issued lock. Students are not to give their locker combination to any other student. Lockers need to be kept clean. Displays on the outside or the inside of the locker need to be kind, respectful, and appropriate and applied with easy­to remove tape. 6. The school will not be responsible for any items lost or stolen. Students should leave non­essential valuables at home. Music Lockers 1.​
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Music lockers are to be kept locked at all times, using the school­issued lock. PE and Pool Lockers 1.​
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Clothing and bags need to be kept locked in the locker when the student is in the gym/pool. Lunch The School's Caterer, J&J Catering, uses a system that is designed to operate as a “debit” system for payments for food items in the cafeteria. ​
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any purchases may be made. Funds can be deposited into a student’s account at the re­charge station in the cafeteria or by bank transfer; IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE 5 DIGIT STUDENT ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOMPANY ANY ON­LINE TRANSFER​
, transfers must be made on­line or in person at your bank—​
NOT AT AN ATM​
! Transfer of funds are to be made to J&J Catering account number 204­910009­09304 at Hana Bank; again, please make sure that the 5 digit student account number appears on the transfer. J&J will process any funds received daily and the transfer should appear on the student’s account the next day. Any transfers received without the student’s 5 digit account number will be reversed and returned to the account from where the transfer was received. If you should need some help, please call the IT office at 330­3125 and David Kononen, our IT Support Associate, will walk you through the process. Students will not be allowed to overdraw their accounts and will not be allowed to purchase items if adequate funds are not in their account at the time of the purchase. Middle School Library Contact Information: Mr. Jamin Bookhamer, Middle School/ Key Stage 3 Media Specialist ​
jamin.bookhamer@seoulforeign.org Mission The Seoul Foreign Middle School Library strives to provide an appropriate learning atmosphere to support information literacy, literature appreciation, curricular needs and personal interests for our diverse patron community. Hours of Operation Monday­Thursday­ 7:30am­4pm Friday 7:30am­3:30pm Library Expectations ● Have a purpose ● Come and select something new to read, study with friends, start a research project, etc. ● Respect yourself and others ● Our resources are plentiful and available to everyone. Please treat them as they are your own, so they will be around for many more patrons. ● Enjoy your academic learning environment ● Remember we all learn in different ways; some need quiet, some need space, some need an opportunity to work in a group. Let’s work together to offer a comfortable learning environment for everyone. Content Lending Policies Middle School students may checkout up to 5 print items and three digital library items. Books may be checked out for 3 weeks. Periodicals may be checked out for 1 week. Digital content return dates are set by the patrons. Items returned late are subject to fines: 500 won per day, per item. Students’ personal emails will be used to send automated messages regarding overdue materials and/or fines. Middle School Collections: Destiny – SFS online catalog​
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) The Middle School Library supports a well­rounded collection of 15,000 resources including audiobooks, books, DVDs, graphic novels, periodicals, and professional resources. Login with your Seoul Foreign School username and password to create individual resource lists, renew or place holds on books, access SFS online databases/subscriptions, and browse the collection. Overdrive­ SFS Digital Library ​
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) Seoul Foreign School supports a well­ rounded digital collection through the Overdrive system. Download the app for free on your device or visit the SFS Library website to connect to the digital library. Stop in and see a librarian if you need support with the digital library. Online Databases​
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BrainPOP – streaming animated videos with interactive content Culturegrams­ cultural information EBSCO – general reference and subject specific database Opposing Viewpoints – database of controversial subject topics Proquest Research Library – general reference and subject specific database Noodle Tools­ research and notetaking tool SIRS – general reference and subject specific database TeachingBooks – author information TumbleBookCloud – online, interactive books Turnitin – academic research integrity assessment tool World Book – online encyclopedia Music Program Guidelines Our music program trains students to have a good understanding of theory and excellent performance skills. We expect students to take issues such as instrument care, concert dress, concert behavior, and practice time seriously, while still enjoying music. Please follow these guidelines. Concert Dress ● Boys ­ black dress shoes (no sandals or tennis shoes), black socks, black dress pants (not jeans), white long­sleeve dress shirt with collar. ● Girls ­ black dress shoes (no sandals, close holed with no toes showing), black dress pants or a black skirt past the knees, black socks/shoes, white dress shirt long­sleeve or ¾ sleeve shirt. Instruments on campus Content ● All instruments should be properly labeled with a plastic luggage tag that includes the following information: first name, last name, homeroom teacher, contact info ● All instruments must be kept in a locked location unless in use (i.e. music locker or school locker). The locker must be locked. ● Students should have a record of the make, model, and serial number of their instrument. ● All instruments, whether owned or rented, are the responsibility of the student. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen instruments. ● If you own an extremely expensive instrument, please bring it to school for concerts only, if at all, and do not leave the instrument unattended. Concert and Performance Behavior ● Food and drink in the lobbies ONLY, not inside the theater or the blackbox theater for any reason! ● Enter quietly and between acts—wait until a song or speech is over before walking across to find a seat. ● Sit in your seat at all times, no standing or walking around in the audience area. ● Enter and exit rows by walking from the aisle to the seat ● NO cheering or calling out when someone appears on stage or has a special part to play—that is very distracting for the performers. Drama and musical productions are different from athletic events! ● Come early to find your seat. If you arrive late, wait until the music has stopped to find a seat—one close to the entrance. ● Do not take cell phones into the performance space. Leave them in your rehearsal room with your other personal items. ● Please be QUIET during the performance. Talking during a performance in a concert space is never appropriate. ● Remain seated until the intermission or end of the performance. If you must leave, please wait until an appropriate time in between selections or performing groups. ● Whistling and yelling are not appropriate when applauding. Vigorous, lengthy, or standing applause signals to the performer particular pleasure with the performance. Nurse/Health Office 1.​
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Students are to ask for permission and request a teacher’s pass to the Health Office before going, unless it is an emergency. Teachers should not issue passes at the end of a period unless it is an emergency. The student should get the pass from the next teacher whose class they will be missing. 3. ​
If a student needs to visit the Health Office during lunch, they should ask the teacher or administrator on lunch duty to accompany them to the Health Office. 4.​
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Students who visit the Health Office will be sent back to class from the Health Office with a pass. 5. ​
If a student is to be sent home or to the hospital, the Health Office will obtain the parents’ permission and notify the Middle School administration about the arrangements. 6.​
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(Emergency Medical Technician). HEALTH PROCEDURES Content The school health policy is designated to provide the greatest safety and protection for students and staff at Seoul Foreign School. A Korea and US certified nurse is on duty during school hours, and an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) is on duty until 6pm. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS NEW students: All new students must provide a current physical examination and immunization documentation ​
before their first day of school​
. The Health Office is available to recommend doctors or hospitals in Seoul for the exam. The New Student Health Form contains three parts: ● Part I: Health Information ­ completed and signed by parents ● Part II: Report of Medical Exam ­ completed by a physician and ​
must contain Hemoglobin Test, Urinalysis, and either Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test or Chest X­ray ● Part III: Medication Authorization – applicable ONLY to students who need to take medication(s) during school hours, and should be signed by the parent and the physician Annual Sports Physical for RETURNING students​
: All MS students and only HS students who participate in school sports are required to have a sports physical completed ​
by the beginning of EACH school year​
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Students will not be allowed to participate in school sports without a current physical​
. The sports physical form is available on the SFS website (Home>Student Life>Health). IMMUNIZATIONS/TUBERCULOSIS TEST SFS follows regulations that are in effect in the US. When you take your child to a doctor for a physical, please take his/her complete immunization card along so that updates can be made according to the schedule. All students are required to have ​
5 series of DTaP (DPT), 4 series of IPV or OPV (Polio), 2 doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), 3 series of Hepatitis B, PPD (TB skin test) or chest x­ray upon admission and then every two years thereafter. ​
Students who are over ​
11 years old are required to have ​
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis). Students whose PPD result is positive must also provide the results of chest x­ray. ​
Please note that the BCG vaccine does not exempt a student from completing the TB requirement to attend SFS. In case of a TB outbreak, directions will be provided by the School Physician and the Head of School regarding screening processes and requirements. MEDICATIONS Students who need to take medications during school hours should have a written prescription and/or parental permission. ​
For safe administration of medications brought from home, the Medication Authorization Form must be completed by a parent and sent along with the medication. ​
The form is available on the SFS website (Home>Student Life>Health). ​
Students are NOT allowed to keep medicine or take the medicine by themselves at school. Medication will be kept in the Health Office during school hours. EMERGENCIES If a serious injury or illness occurs at school, the school nurse will make every effort to contact the parents. Therefore, ​
please keep the Health Office informed of any change in home, business or emergency phone numbers​
. When a medical emergency arises, we will transport the student to Severance Hospital Emergency Room or the International Clinic. The school nurse or the EMT will accompany the student and meet the parents at the hospital. If the parents would prefer another hospital, they can transfer from the emergency room or international clinic of Severance Hospital. Content ALLERGIES Due to severe peanut/nut allergies among some of the SFS students, ​
students should not bring any items that might contain peanuts/nuts or nut products. ​
Please be mindful not to bring cakes, cookies or chocolates that may have peanuts/nuts in them for class parties or homeroom snack. Even a small amount of peanuts/nut products can cause a life­threatening reaction for some students. ILLNESS If your child is ill and unable to attend school, please call your division office or email your child’s homeroom teacher and the school nurse on the first day of the illness. It is helpful if the nature of illness is described, so that the nurse can watch for general trends. The Health Office’s email address is sfsnurseoffice@seoulforeign.org​
. Middle School and High School parents may call the division/section offices directly. In order to prevent other students from being unnecessarily exposed to illness, parents are asked to keep an ill student home or pick up their child from school as soon as possible when: the student has a fever of ​
100°F (37.8°C) or higher the student is vomiting or has diarrhea the student has symptoms that prevent him/her from participating in school (e.g., excessive fatigue, lack of appetite, productive coughing, headache, body aches, earache, or severe sore throat) ● the student’s condition is suspected to be contagious (e.g., unknown rash or red eye(s) with sticky discharge) ­ in such cases, a doctor’s note is required in order for the student to return to school ●
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Based on the SFS Fever Policy, students with a fever are NOT allowed to take the school bus due to potential spread and contamination. Please note that students with fever should NOT return to school until they are fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT fever­reducing medication. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES A student with a communicable disease MUST be kept at home​
. The below is a list of contagious diseases: 1. Chicken Pox: Low grade fever with red spots or blisters on body parts that are usually covered by clothing. Students can return to school when all blisters are scabbed and dry. 2. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Itchy, watery, red eyes accompanied by a discharge. Students SHOULD NOT attend school until examined by an ophthalmologist and approved for readmission. Conjunctivitis is highly infectious and should be treated immediately. 3. German Measles (Rubella): Brief red rash and/or enlarged glands in neck. Students can return to school after 7 days from the onset of the rash. 4. Mononucleosis: Fever, sore throat, malaise, and/or swollen glands in neck. Students can return to school when they are fever free and are able to participate in routine activities. 5. Mumps: Fever, swelling, and tenderness of glands at jaw angle. Students can return to school after 5 days from the onset of the swelling. 6. Scarlet Fever or Strep Throat: Sore throat, fever, vomiting, fine rash that can turn into scarlet fever. Students can return to school 24 hours after antibiotic treatment begins and when they are fever free.
Content Personal Property It is important to keep track of all items students bring to school each day. Labeling all clothing, belongings, and band instruments with the student’s full name and Advisory group will help to ensure the return of the item, should it be misplaced. Lost and Found: If books, PE gear, band instruments, or other personal property goes missing, it is the student’s RESPONSIBILITY to report the missing item as soon as possible to a teacher, an administrator, or other adult at school. Often the missing items are returned to the owner or to the Middle School office, but the student and parents may also want to check the following places for Lost and Found items: 1. Middle School Lost and Found cabinet in the Atrium 2. Mrs. Woo or Ms. Lee in the Middle School office 3. Other Division offices for Lost and Found 4. The Elementary Guard station or the pagoda guard station 5. The transportation office or the child’s bus driver Items that should NOT be brought to school: 1. Expensive musical instruments 2. Large amounts of cash 3. Valuables such as jewelry and electronic devices that are not needed for academic purposes. 4. Items that will distract from the learning environment 5. Dangerous items such as matches/cigarette lighters, guns, knives, and other items that can be used as weapons 6. Alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and tobacco Cell phones, iPods, MP3 players and other electronic devices: The general guideline for these items is that they cannot interfere with the learning process or prevent a student from interacting with others in a socially healthy way. Specifically: 1. iPods and MP3 players may be used on the bus, but may not be used in classes unless a teacher specifically requests or gives permission for a student to use the device. 2. Students should not use electronic devices during breaks and lunch without teacher permission and supervision, this includes cell phones. See details below. 3. Cell phones: ○ Cell phones may be brought to school. ○ Between the hours of 8:10 AM and 3PM, cell phones should not be used during classes unless a teacher specifically gives permission for a student to use their phone for educational or personal purposes. ○ Cell phones should remain in students’ backpacks/lockers during the school day. Cell phone use should be avoided between classes, at break, or at lunch. Students must get permission from a teacher to use their phone and this use should be in the MS Office if they need to Content make brief (less than 1 minute) calls or texts during break and lunch in order to communicate with parents. ○ Teachers will treat interruptions from cell phones similarly to excessive talking or other disruptions to the learning process. Teachers have the right to take a cell phone away from a student if it is not being kept in a locker or backpack. ○ If a student causes distraction with a phone, then the phone may be taken by the teacher and given to the MS Office. In excessive cases, the student will not get the phone back unless their parents contact the office asking that it be released. ○ Teachers may choose to collect cell phones prior to a quiz or a test in order to avoid the possibility of using cell phones for cheating. The phones will be returned after the quiz or test. ○ Parents who need to contact their children between 8AM and 3PM should call the MS Office, not the cell phones of their children, as this may cause disruption to classes. 4. If a student continues to ignore cell phone or iPod/MP3 expectations, teachers will inform the Middle School administration who may assign other consequences. 5. Electronic devices are the sole responsibility of the student. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen devices. Photos and Videos of SFS Students Many SFS families are concerned about the publication of photos and videos of their children. Please observe the following guidelines. ● Always ask permission from a teacher before taking photos or videos of other Middle School students. ● Never post a video or a photo of an SFS student (even yourself) online with their full name or contact information. The exceptions would be photos or videos of yourself that are posted in a secure, password­protected location (such as your electronic portfolio) or when you have direct instructions from your teacher. (See further information under Technology – Media Release.) ● Never take photos or videos of students from other SFS divisions unless you have permission from the Principal of that division. ● If someone from another division or from off­campus wants to take your photo or video you, do not let them. Tell them they need to talk with the MS Principal first. Re­Enrollment at SFS Continued enrollment at SFS is dependent upon academic progress and appropriate conduct consistent with our school mission, academic and behavioral expectations. Students who progress steadily, give their best effort, and adhere to behavioral expectations will be invited to re­enroll each year. When a student’s grades consistently fall below average (level 2 on the MYP scale) and/ or when a student demonstrates unacceptable behavior, the first point of contact for parents will be the child’s teacher. Together, they will determine a plan for improvement. It is important for parents to partner with the school to help monitor progress and give support so that their child has every opportunity to experience success at SFMS. Content If a student continues to struggle after first trimester, the teacher or advisor will notify the middle school office and parents will receive a Letter of Academic and/or Behavioral Warning. If there is no improvement by mid­January, the student is automatically put on Academic and/or Behavioral Probation; this puts re­enrollment at SFS in jeopardy. A student has until the end of Trimester 2 to demonstrate improvement. If there is little or no evidence of improvement, parents will receive a formal notice from the office stating that their child will not be enrolled at SFS the following school year. Serious behavioral or academic issues (as determined by administration) may require that a student be expelled from SFMS, which can happen at any time during a school year. Student Planners Students at SFMS are provided with Student Planners at the beginning of the school year. We believe that providing planners and requiring students to utilize these planners is a healthy tool by which students can develop essential organizational as well as time management skills. Students are encouraged to record homework, projects, events, goals, long and short term planning information in their planners. Students are guided by their teachers and advisors in how, when, and why to use their planners. Advisors also put systems in place by which students are held accountable for using their planners regularly. The Student Handbook is included in the student planner so that all students may easily reference rules and guidelines for student life. After students and their parents have read and discussed the Student Handbook, students and parents need to sign the Student Handbook & Responsible Use Agreement signature page, which is in the planner. The signature page can then be removed from the planner and must be returned to the student’s advisor or to the Middle School Office. Student Portfolios In recent years, Seoul Foreign Middle School students have created and maintained electronic portfolios where they organize, present, and reflect on their learning. There are several reasons why we ask students to create portfolios: ● Portfolios provide an opportunity and a framework for student reflections on curricular and extracurricular learning and growth over time, particularly in the context of their attainment of the IB learner profile. ● Portfolios facilitate communication between students, parents, and teachers. ● Portfolios allow students to recognize and reflect on connections between subjects and between school and the world outside of school. ● Portfolios provide an opportunity for students to express their individuality and creativity as they reflect on learning. ● Portfolios encourage students to highlight their strengths and express goals for future learning. During the 2016­2017 school year, SFMS will be implementing the IB Middle Years Programme, necessitating a thorough review of the purposes and structure of our student portfolio system. Therefore, during the 2016­2017 school year, the SFMS faculty will collaboratively review the current portfolio Content structure and approach in an effort to redefine how SFMS envisions our student portfolio system for the current and subsequent school years. Technology Accessing School Computers, and online tools at Seoul Foreign Middle School At SFMS you will need to log in to several types of computer resources: 1)​
​
School computers​
. You can log into any computer at school with the same password. 2) Pagoda: Your teachers will use Pagoda to communicate with you online and to allow you to communicate with your classmates. Your parents will have access to Pagoda as well. 3) ​
@seoulforeign.org​
. You will be given a school email account to facilitate communications and signing up for other online resources. This email is accessed via Gmail. 4) ​
Managebac​
. Managebac provides up­to­date information on a student's academic progress and is linked to the each teacher's electronic gradebook. 5) ​
Internet access from your own computer or Wifi device on campus​
. This will also give you access to printing services using our cloud printers. You will need to install drivers for the printers on your computer. Instructions for accessing these computer resources are available from the Middle School Educational Technology Integration Specialist. Your other teachers should also be able to help you or refer you to someone who can provide assistance. SFMS Technology Responsible Use Agreement (RUA) (Students and parents need to read and sign the technology agreement at the end of the handbook and return this to their advisory teacher.) Being a responsible user of technology means that you will display good digital citizenship. We define digital citizenship as: An understanding of human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology that leads to a practice of legal and ethical behavior​
. As such, Seoul Foreign School is a community of learners who together share the responsibility of developing as digital citizens who ​
respect​
, ​
educate​
and ​
protect​
themselves and one another in an ever­changing digital world by: ● advocating and practicing safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. ● exhibiting a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. ● demonstrating personal responsibility for lifelong learning. ● exhibiting leadership for digital citizenship. Content ELEMENTS/ PRINCIPLES OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Responsible digital citizens: ● Respect​
themselves and others by: ○ Accessing​
appropriate technologies and information that promote learning ○ Following appropriate ​
Etiquette​
protocols ○ Abiding by the ​
law​
. ● Educate​
themselves and others by: ○ Communicating​
responsibly ○ Becoming ​
literate ​
i.e knowing how to access and use information to show what they have learnt ○ Making safe and responsible ​
online​
transactions ● Protect ​
themselves and others by: ○ Practicing digital ​
rights & responsibility ○ Applying knowledge and skills to keep ​
safe & secure ○ Maintaining ​
health & wellness​
in a technological age. So what do those bolded words mean for a middle school student? Access: ● I will use my devices only at the times and places allowed or instructed. ● I will acknowledge that my parents and teachers have the right to monitor and control my use of technology, including making changes to the software installed. ● I will effectively manage my digital content including organizing and Etiquette: ● If I find a lost device, I will give it to a teacher or the office. ● I will show a positive online presence by using respectful language and practices. ● I will only access devices using my own login credentials. ● I will be conscious about resources I use and how they impact our environment. ● I will respect the school’s internet filter and if necessary, request for a site to be unblocked rather than try to bypass the filter by means of proxies, hacking, etc. Law: ● I will not download, display, transmit, or store any illegal or inappropriate material. ● I will adhere to copyright laws. ● I will adhere to applicable laws regarding service agreements (e.g. age for sign up). Communication: ● I will be aware of the various forms of digital communication and the correct context in which to use them. ● I will use and model digital communication appropriately in learning and social environments. (THINK ­ Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind?) Literacy: ● I will learn how to effectively use the school’s digital tools, databases, and virtual learning environments. ● I will respect the intellectual property of others by citing sources of information and images created by others. ● I will evaluate online/digital resources to determine the accuracy, viewpoint, and trustworthiness of content. Commerce: ● I will be aware of the various ways to spend money digitally. ● I will buy or sell responsibly in digital environments. Rights & Responsibilities ● I will keep my personal information and that of others private. ● I will use devices responsibly for personal purposes (such as gaming and social networking) as long as it remains appropriate to the school’s expectations. ● I will treat all devices with care and respect. Safety & Security ● I will protect my information from outside forces that might cause harm e.g Facebook. ● I will safeguard my digital footprint realising that it can be accessed by others. ● I will maintain my device including approved software updates. Content Health & Wellness ● I will not participate in, or enable cyber­bullying and will report any cases I am aware of immediately. ● I will use proper ergonomics to avoid physical injuries. ● I will be aware of the dangers related to the use of digital technology. ● I will create balance between my real world and my digital world. Parent­owned Laptops: All students at Seoul Foreign Middle School will be expected to bring a computer to school every day. This parent­owned computer will be an integral tool in the learning process. Laptop computers are excellent tools for learning, but can also tempt students to make poor use of their time. We want to ensure that students have adequate time in the day to socialize and be active physically for their own health. Certain rules apply to the use of these laptops in the Middle School and these rules will be adjusted as necessary as we continue to expand their use. Students must bring laptops ​
fully charged at the start of each day, and Students are responsible making sure laptops are ​
kept secure while at school. The school will not be responsible for theft of unattended laptops or other tech devices. Parent supervision at home: We expect and encourage some level of parent supervision of technology use at home. The following tips may help parents ensure that technology is being used appropriately and is not a source of distraction or means for inappropriate behavior. Parents should consider the following suggestions…. ● Insist that Students use computers, mobile phones, and other communication devices in common areas of the home, not in a student’s private bedroom. ● Require that schoolwork is complete before students use technology for gaming, chat, or other entertainment purposes. ● Limit the total amount of time spent using technology. Some parents may even want to only have wifi available in the home during certain hours. This is an acceptable solution for preventing the overuse of technology. ● Create a charging area where all computers, phones, and other devices are kept at night, so that students can benefit from uninterrupted sleep. ● Reserve the right to take away the student’s privilege of using technology. ● Be personally informed about and involved with the particular uses of technology that the student engages in. Parents should know what kinds of music and movies are being downloaded, what sorts of games are being played, and who a student is conversing with online. ● Require their children to add them as “friends” on social networking sites such as Facebook. ● Know their children's passwords to email and social networking sites. Log in occasionally and check that students are using these tools appropriately. ● Model appropriate use of technology and digital citizenship. This includes respecting intellectual property and copyright laws, turning off technology when it could distract from important family time, etc. Misuse of Technology: Misuse of computer or technology resources, whether school­owned or parent­owned, will result in disciplinary action in accordance with our normal discipline policies. Students who continue to repeatedly misuse technology risk the possibility of expulsion from Seoul Foreign School. Technology is integral to the way we learn here at SFS, and students must use technology appropriately to function well in our community of learners. Content Students will be given detailed guidelines and expectations on safe and appropriate use of technology and online resources. Media Release: Be aware that student work and/or images may be published online for educational purposes. Full names will never be attached to any image published. By signing the technology agreement later in this handbook, parents and students understand that student work will be published online as part of the normal educational process. If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact a school administrator or teacher. Green Zones and Use of Technology for Entertainment ​
(developed by MS Student Senate) In general, students should not use their laptops or other electronics without direct teacher supervision. Our hope is that students will enjoy time before school, during break, and at lunch as technology­free times of the day for social interaction and physical activity. However, we recognize that there are also times when students may legitimately need to do school related work and a teacher is not available to directly supervise. We have established technology green zones where students can go at specific times of the day to complete schoolwork. The Atrium and the MS Library are available for this purpose before school, at morning break, at lunch, and after school. In addition to school work, we do allow technology to be used for entertainment purposes but students must follow these guidelines: Guidelines for Technology that is used for Entertainment Any Technological Devices should only be allowed in these ​
areas​
: ● Atrium ● MS Library ● On the Bus ● NOT in the Cafeteria or Outside Any Technological should only be allowed during these ​
times​
: ● After 3 o’clock ● Before 8 o’clock ● Not during lunch, break or during class (regardless of whether the student is done with work or not) Games
Game Ratings that ​
are allowed ● E (Everybody), E 10+ (Everybody older than 10), and C (Child) Game Ratings that are ​
not allowed ● T (Teen 13+) ● M (Mature 17+) ○ *If you are unsure about the rating, check the rating at this website: http://www.esrb.org/ratings/index.jsp Game Genres that ​
are allowed ● Single Player Adventures ● Sidescrollers (*refer to list below for allowed sidescrollers) ● Sport Games ● Arcade Games (*refer to list below for allowed arcade) Content ● Strategy Games Game Genres that are ​
not allowed ● MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games such as World of Warcraft [WoW]) ● MOBAs (Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas such as League of Legends [LoL]) ● Casino / Gambling (Facebook Zynga Poker) ● FPS Games (First Person Shooters such as Call of Duty [CoD] or Team Fortress 2 [TF2]) Game Genres that need to be checked: ● Any game you can’t find on ​
http://www.esrb.org/ratings/index.jsp ● Flash Games ● Games on Certain Gaming Websites (​
armorgames.com​
/ ​
miniclip.com​
) ● Facebook Games Gaming Devices The following devices are to​
not be used for gaming during​
​
any school hours​
, even in gaming green zones. ● Phones ● Tablets/iPads These devices are not allowed in school ● Nintendo DS (of all generations) ● PSP (of all generations) For phones and tablets/iPads, during the school day, they may only be used when the teacher or supervisor permits it. (Ex. recording a video, reading a book) Video Entertainment The following methods of video entertainment are ​
not​
to be used during ​
any school hours​
, even in computer green zones. ● Youtube (or any variation like dailymotion.com) ● Live Streaming (Twitch) ● iTunes Movies ● TV Shows Exceptions Watching videos in school grounds is ​
only permitted when a teacher or supervisor allows it​
. If the teacher/supervisor gives the student a specific video they may watch it, but if the teacher is allowing the student to watch a video/movie/tv show of their choice, the movie/tv show must be PG or below, and the Youtube videos/Twitch stream must be checked by the teacher beforehand. If you have any questions or concerns the Middle School Office. Content Textbooks Textbooks that are issued to students are school property. Students need to treat books with care and RESPECT. 1. Students need to cover all textbooks. The cover needs to be made of heavy paper or cloth and needs to be easy to remove without damaging the book. 2. All books need to be returned in good repair at the end of the year. 3. Books that are lost or have damage will be assessed fines when the book is turned in. Other textbook information: ● Wherever possible, we have moved to having classroom sets of physical textbooks and then students have access to electronic versions for home use. This is economical and reduces the weight of backpacks. ● As a rule, we do not check out extra copies of textbooks to students during the school year or during the summer. ● We remind students and parents to respect copyright law and not make copies of textbooks. Content STUDENT AND PARENTAL SIGNATURES OF AGREEMENT I have read the information contained within the ​
2016­ 2017 SFS MS Student Handbook. I understand and accept the academic and behavioral expectations that SFS places on me; I am willing to meet the expectations. Student’s Name (please print): __________________________ Grade: ________ Advisor: ______________ Today’s Date: __________________________ Student’s Signature: __________________________ Parental signature below verifies that this Handbook has been read and discussed with the student and that all rules and possible consequences are understood. Parent’s Name (please print): _____________________ Parent Signature:_______________________________ Today’s Date: __________________________ PLEASE SIGN & RETURN TO YOUR ADVISORY TEACHER NO LATER THAN _________________ This signature page will be placed in your MS Office File. Content SFMS Technology Responsible Use Agreement SFS is pleased to offer students access to computers, communications systems, the Internet and an array of technology resources to promote educational excellence. These resources should not be used for commercial, political, or personal entertainment purposes. Each student is responsible for his or her use of technology, whether school­provided, parent­owned, or personal; at school or elsewhere. Students must recognize that the SFS Christ­like Attitudes (see Page 4) are just as important when using technology out of school as when interacting with people at school. School personnel and parents must work together to educate students about their responsibilities and to establish expectations when using technology. Students must be able to use technology appropriately to follow the curriculum and meet the learning goals expected of all SFS students. Students who repeatedly fail to meet our community expectations for appropriate use of technology will risk expulsion. More detailed information on the following expectations is available in the middle school student handbook and on the SFS website. As such, Seoul Foreign School is a community of learners who together share the responsibility of developing as digital citizens who respect, educate and protect themselves and one another in an ever­changing digital world by: ● advocating and practicing safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. ● exhibiting a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. ● demonstrating personal responsibility for lifelong learning. ● exhibiting leadership for digital citizenship. ELEMENTS/ PRINCIPLES OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Responsible digital citizens: ● Respect​
themselves and others by: ○ Accessing​
appropriate technologies and information that promote learning ○ Following appropriate ​
Etiquette​
protocols ○ Abiding by the ​
law​
. ● Educate​
themselves and others by: ○ Communicating​
responsibly ○ Becoming ​
literate ​
i.e knowing how to access and use information to show what they have learnt ○ Making safe and responsible ​
online​
transactions ● Protect ​
themselves and others by: ○ Practicing digital ​
rights & responsibility ○ Applying knowledge and skills to keep ​
safe & secure ○ Maintaining ​
health & wellness​
in a technological age Today’s Date
__________________________ Name of Student (print)
__________________________ Signature of Student
__________________________ Name of Parent/Guardian (print) __________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian
__________________________ This form should be signed and returned to the student’s Advisory teacher by ___________. Seoul Foreign
Middle School
39 Yeonhui-ro 22-gil, Seodaemun-Gu
Seoul, Republic of Korea 03723
82-2-330-3100