Senior School Parent and Student Handbook

2019-2020

ISU Mission Statement

We learn together to unlock the opportunities of a changing world.

Adopted by the ISU Association in November 2016

IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young

people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding

and respect.

To this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to

develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and

lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. Modified on February 11, 2014

ISU Mission Statement

We learn together to unlock the opportunities of a changing world.

Adopted by the ISU Association on November, 2016

ISU Learning Principles

Learning is inclusive

Providing meaningful, challenging and relevant learning for a diverse community

Empowering self-reliance, independence, confidence and grounded in a sense of

belonging

When students see themselves as part of the learning process taking into account

different learning styles

It is culturally sensitive.

Learning is Inquiry Driven

Is conceptual - developing an understanding of transferable concepts

Is engaging and of interest to us

Is active and hands on when we make a personal connection to the topic.

Learning is creative and challenging

Innovative and progressive, preparing students for the future

Ensures that everyone meets their own potential

Ensures a strong grounding in traditional disciplines

Uses a variety of resources to foster creativity and challenge thinking.

Learning is enhanced by our environment:

The learning environment (physical, social and emotional) is safe and inclusive

of all

Our sense of community is valued and promoted

All relationships within our community are respectful of individual differences

and promote individual growth

We learn from, and share our knowledge and expertise with the local and global

community

We value and care for the natural environment

Learning is a partnership between the home and school.

Learning is both social and independent:

It demands collaboration, cooperation and communication while thoughtfully

considering the ideas of others.

Communication is open and respectful

Learners have opportunities to independently question, evaluate and reflect on

their own thinking and work.

Students learn how to choose when it is appropriate to work independently and

when to collaborate with others.

Learning builds moral character:

Helping students develop a sense of integrity and responsibility to themselves and

others

Students are encouraged to have the courage to stand up for their convictions and

their beliefs.

Learning is reflective:

Teaching is responsive to the learners’ needs

Learners give and receive frequent, quality and constructive feedback that leads

to further learning

Learners are challenged to reflect on our learning experiences and take action on

feedback

Learners are responsible for their own learning

We acknowledge our successes as well as our mistakes and shortcomings.

Learning is Lifelong:

Students are equipped with skills and strategies to access opportunities and

resources in an ever-changing world.

Teachers foster and encourage curiosity and the love of learning

Teachers provide opportunities for self-directed learning.

Our Mission, Vision and Learning Principles guide all that we do at ISU.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME …………………………………….…………………………....

IB LEARNER PROFILE...……………………………………………………………………

SENIOR SCHOOL PROGRAMME…………………………………………………………

Reporting Schedule

Report Cards

Honor Roll

Transcripts

Examinations

Homeroom

Mediation @ ISU

After School Activities

Assemblies and Celebrations

Community and Service / Creativity, Action and Service(CAS)

Field Trips

Week Without Walls

Athletics Philosophy

Athletics Code

ISSEA and other Events

Student Council

Athletics Board of Senior School

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES……………………………………………………………

Admissions

ISU Language Policy

ISU Assessment Statement

Procedures for Student Led Activities

Daily Schedule

Attendance

Homework and Assignments

School Records

Newsletters

Contacting your Child’s Teacher

Graduation Requirements

Add/Drop Policy

Transfers and Withdrawals

Lost and Found

Lockers

Food and Drink

Visitors and Volunteers

Cars and Motorcycles

Bicycles and Skateboards

Home-School Communication

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS…………………………………………………………….

Rights and Responsibilities

Academic Integrity

Consequences for Academic Dishonesty

Bullying, Harassment and/or Anti-Social Behaviour

Dress Code

Mobile Phones/Electronic Devices

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3-9

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Public Display of Affection

Campus Restrictions

Tobacco, Drugs and Alcohol

Dangerous Implements

Discipline

Selling on Campus

Due Process Rights

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL……………………………………….

School Motto and Mascot

Board of Directors and Policies

Parent Teacher Association

Bus Service

Student Support Services/School Facilities

Other Facilities

Health and Safety

Accreditation Process

APPENDIX……………………………………………………………………………………

Student Contract

ISU Network Appropriate Use Policy

Statement on Academic Honesty and Ethical Practice in the MYP & DP

Application for Permission to Drive to School

Senior School Calendar

ISU ADMINISTRATION STAFF …….…………………………….……………...….…….

WHO TO CONTACT ……………………………………………………………………….

SENIOR SCHOOL FACULTY……………………………………………………………….

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Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

Welcome to the International School of

Uganda (ISU). I would like to greet all new

students to our school and look forward to

seeing our returning students. At ISU

students have the unique opportunity to

learn more about themselves and the world

around them, and to develop new skills and

form lasting friendships. This is achieved

through the provision of a challenging

curriculum that develops critical thinking

and emphasizes personal and academic

excellence, within the framework of a

culturally diverse school.

We recognize that students require an

education that acknowledges the uniqueness

of each individual and promotes personal

and academic excellence, tolerance and

responsibility. An important ingredient in

achieving this goal is that students, teachers

and parents work together as a team. For

this to be successful, cooperation between

the school and the family is essential and

close communication is considered to be an

important factor in providing a conducive,

welcoming and supportive environment. In

this respect, all parties should be aware of

essential policies, procedures and general

information about ISU. Therefore, I ask

you to read the Handbook carefully as

important information is updated annually.

The nature of the curriculum is fundamental

in enabling the delivery of the school’s

philosophy and goals. ISU seeks to provide

a challenging, quality curriculum, equipping

the students with the qualifications and

skills that will enable them to pursue their

tertiary education and future careers

worldwide.

In this respect all students entering the

senior school are expected to study a

programme which works towards

graduation and provides the opportunity for

optimum academic achievement.

The International Baccalaureate Middle

Years Programme (IB MYP)

The IB MYP is an internationally

recognized programme designed for

students aged 11-16. Its broad-based

curriculum provides the framework for

academic challenge and life skills

appropriate to this age group. MYP Parent

Handbook, MYP New Student Handbook

The Full International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme (IB DP)

The IB DP is a rigorous pre-university

course leading to examinations that meet

the needs of highly motivated students

between the ages of 16-19 years. DP Parent

Handbook

IB Diploma Courses

Individual examinations are selected from

subjects offered within the Diploma.

The ISU Diploma

The ISU Diploma provides preparation for

meeting both the entry requirements for

many tertiary institutions and ISU

graduation requirements.

The ISU Certificate (Modified) provides a

modified programe for students requiring a

“Modified” ISU Diploma and graduation

requirements.

Should you require clarification of

information presented in this handbook,

please don’t hesitate to contact me at

ssprincipal@isumail.ac.ug. In addition, I

would like to wish everyone in the ISU

community an enjoyable and successful

school year.

Seren Davis,

Senior School Principal

PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME Message from the Senior School Principal

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Reporting Schedule

Approaches To Learning (ATL)

Interim Reports (October)

Parent Teacher Conference at the

end of the 1st quarter, (October)

Student Led Conference Grades 6-7

(November)

Written Semester 1 Report

(December)

ATL Interim Report (March)

Parent-Student-Teacher Conference

at the end of the 3rd quarter, (April)

Written Semester 2 Report (June).

Report Cards Reports in Senior School are generated

on ManageBac at the end of each

quarter/semester. Major assessment/

project grades can also be viewed on

ManageBac. In addition to these

reports, progress is communicated to

students and parents at any time and any

particular achievements or concerns. An

explanation of the reporting format is

sent out with the reports. During Parent

Teacher Conferences teachers will also

provide specific information on

assessment and progress.

Assessment and Grading

Teachers assess student work in both

MYP and DP on a scale of 1 – 7

according to prescribed, published

criteria that state final levels of

achievement in each discipline. The

students are also involved in formative

self-assessment of their work and they

reflect on their own approaches to

learning. Provisions are made to

accommodate students who are working

above or below grade level through

modification and/or differentiation in

different subject areas.

Grading Scale

The Senior School uses the IB grading

scale. The IB general grade descriptors

are as follows:

1 Very Poor Minimal achievement in

terms of the objectives

2 Poor Very limited achievements

against all the objectives

3 Mediocre Limited achievement

against most of the objectives, or clear

difficulties in some areas

4 Satisfactory A good general

understanding of the required

knowledge and skills, and the ability to

apply them effectively in normal

situations

5 Good A consistent and thorough

understanding of the required

knowledge and skills, and the ability to

apply them

6 Very Good A consistent and thorough

understanding of the required

knowledge and skills, and the ability to

apply them in a wide variety of

situations

7 Excellent A consistent and thorough

understanding of the required

knowledge and skills, and the ability to

apply them almost faultlessly in a wide

variety of situations.

Honor Roll The Honor Roll is calculated as follows;

For the first semester honor roll, all

grades must be 5 or above with an

average of 6 and the student shall

receive no more than 3 Needs

Improvement (‘Ns’) for Approaches to

Learning ATL grade (ATL).

For the full year honor roll, all grades

must be 5 and above with an average of

6. The student shall receive no more

than 3 ‘Ns’ in any ATL grade from the

beginning of the school year.

Transcripts A transcript is an official record of all

semester grades a student receives from

Grades 9 to 12. It also shows the total

credits earned.

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This document is sent to universities and

colleges as part of the application

packet.

Criteria for Salutatorian and

Valedictorian

The Salutatorian is awarded to the

student with the second highest IB

Diploma point average scores over a

period of two years.

The Valedictorian is awarded to the

student with highest IB Diploma point

average over a period of two years.

Examinations 1. External Examinations /

Moderation

Students in Grade 12 sit for IB

examinations in May of each year.

These are externally assessed by the IB

MYP eAssessment

The MYP on-screen examinations and

ePortfolio for Grade 10 students held in

January – March provide IB-validated

Grades and recognition of achievement.

The examinations give students the

opportunity to demonstrate disciplinary

and interdisciplinary understanding,

international-mindedness, critical

thinking and problem-solving skills.

Students in Grade 10 will submit

Personal Projects, which are internally

assessed and then sent to the IB for

verification. For more information on

MYP eAssesments contact Craig

McVicar, MYP Coordinator, on

mypcoordinator@isumail.ac.ug

2. Internal Examinations/ Tests

Students in Grades 6 through 8 sit

internal mid-year and end of year

tests/assessments. However, assessments

remain an ongoing process and may take

various forms. Students from Grade 9

through 11 sit for internal mid-year and

end-of-year unit tests and/or

examinations towards the end of each

semester. However, Grade 10 students

complete the IB eAssessments in May

and do not sit for internal ISU exams at

the end of the year. Students in Grade 12

sit mock IB examinations in

January/February of their final year.

These are devised, administered and

graded by the faculty.

3. Standardized Tests

Standardized testing is when the school

uses a test, which is designed and

marked by an external body. These

results are used to monitor student

progress and to compare school

performance with international norms.

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)

testing for Grades 6-9 take place twice a

year. Grade 10 sit MAP tests in

Semester 1.

For students in grade 10, the Preliminary

Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is

administered. This test is both a good

indicator of student performance in that

grade and an excellent way to prepare

for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT),

which is required or recommended by

many universities and colleges around

the world for admissions. ISU will assist

in arranging for the testing to take place.

Homeroom Each year level from Grade 6 through

12 has a daily scheduled homeroom

session. During this time, registration is

taken, school messages given, and

students address service learning, social

and emotional issues concerning them.

Mediation @ ISU Mediation is a free service offered to all

members of the ISU community -

students, teachers, administrators,

parents - as a way to address conflicts in

a sustainable and productive manner.

Mediation is a form of conflict

resolution in which trained students help

their peers talk out and address

interpersonal conflicts. Mediators do

not take sides or make decisions for

their peers; instead, mediators help

disputants explore their own potential

solutions for these conflicts. ISU has

trained mediators of all ages, including

adults, and Mediation @ ISU has

enjoyed great successes in the past few

years. For more information, please

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contact Maebh Gilbert

(sscounselor@isumail.ac.ug)

After School Activities (ASAs) An extensive ASA programme takes

place between 3:10– 4:00pm and 4.00–

5.00pm each school day except

Wednesdays. The Sports and Activities

Co-ordinator will send home an

electronic activity sign-up sheet.

Students are also welcome to remain

after school if they are in a supervised

activity or working in the library. Those

involved in a supervised activity are

granted automatic permission to remain

on campus. Otherwise, students are

expected to leave campus at the end of

the school day, 3:00pm and 2:10pm

Wednesdays

Assemblies and Celebrations Throughout the school year there are

whole-school field days, spirit days,

performances and festivals for all to join

in to help build a sense of community.

These will be mentioned in the weekly

News from ISU and all relevant details

will be sent home. Parents are welcome

to attend.

MYP Action as Service Students in Grades 6 – 10 are required to

complete a minimum of approved

community and service projects during

the year. Students have to complete

projects that show evidence towards a

number of learning outcomes. They are:

Undertake challenges that

develop new skills. (6-10)

Persevere in action. (6-10)

Work collaboratively with

others. (6-10)

Develop international

mindedness and multilingualism.

(6-10)

Become more aware of strengths

and weaknesses (7-10)

Discuss, evaluate and plan

student-initiated activities (9-10)

Consider the ethical implications

of your actions (10)

The grade levels to show evidence of

these skills is indicated in brackets at the

end of the statement. Progress is

recorded on ManageBac and checked by

the MYP Service Coordinator.

DP Creativity, Action and Service Students in Grades 11 and 12 are

required to complete the eight criteria

of CAS over the two years to meet the

IB Diploma and ISU Graduation

requirements.

Basic requirements for CAS are the

same for IB DP / Course and ISU High

School Diploma students:

A CAS portfolio placed on

ManageBac

CAS Coordinator / Advisor

Approved CAS activities

Reflections that demonstrate and

meet learning outcomes.

Diversity of Experience: at least

2 different activities for each

area of C, A and S

Photographic Evidence that

reflect engagement in the activity

Confirmation that the activity

has been completed via email or

signed form.

Field Trips Field trips are an integral part of ISU’s

curriculum. Student learning will be

enhanced by hands-on experiences of

places and events linked to the concepts

and skills they are learning.

Most trips take place during the school

day to places and events of interest in or

around Kampala. Some activities

involve travel to places further away;

others may involve overnight

accommodation.

In all cases, parents must sign and return

permission forms to the school before a

student can participate.

Week Without Walls (WWW) Each year, Grades 6-9 and Grade 11

students go on four to six consecutive

days of extended field trips in Uganda

with faculty chaperones. These trips are

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also designed to provide experiences

with the cultural and natural

environments of Uganda.

Another important aspect of the ISU

Week Without Walls is the opportunity

for students to develop friendships and

cooperative relations. Trips are done by

Grade level and are designed to suit the

varying interests of adolescents. Some

aspects of the week are planned for

adventure; others focus on either the

arts, history and/or service learning.

Grade 10 students familiarize

themselves with the MYP on-screen

exams and then go on work experience

while Grade 12 sit for their Mock exams

during WWW.

Athletic Philosophy ISU Senior School Athletic Philosophy:

ISU Senior School Athletics, which

includes our Senior School Physical

Education Curriculum as well as our

Athletic program, promotes a

competitive program that aims to help

students gain confidence, knowledge,

improve individual athletic skills, learn

the importance of teamwork and fair

play in combination with their academic

responsibilities. This focus creates a

competitive environment in which

athletes feel encouraged, supported, and

can develop a sense of self-

accomplishment. We work to maintain

high standards of sportsmanship, respect

for opponents and officials, and

excellence of performance. In addition

to and with a partnership with the ASA

program, there will be opportunities for

our students to explore sports and fitness

in a variety of settings. We will

supplement our Senior School program

with after school programs geared

towards skill development. These

programs will be intended for students

who prefer non-competitive activities

but would like to enhance their specific

skills over the course of the year.

ISU Senior School Team Selection

Philosophy:

The athlete's attendance, participation in

practice, teamwork, attitude, skill ability

and development, leadership, as well as

the number of students on the team are

some of the factors that are considered

by the coach when determining team

selection. Our goal is to strive for

excellence, commitment, improvement

and nurture success within each sport.

We want athletes to have a chance to

play in game situations and tournaments

throughout the year to improve

confidence and skill ability throughout

the season.

ISU Senior School

In regards to playing time in the senior

school (U13 to U20) there are

fundamental principles regarding the

amount of time on the floor or a pitch.

U13- No players shall play less than

25% of the game or match. For example,

a basketball player who takes part in a

40 minute basketball game will not play

less than 10 minutes during that specific

game.

U16/U20 - As our students move up in

age category, the competition increases

as well. The athletic department

empowers our coaches to use discretion

when allotting playing time during a

game. There will be no playing time

restrictions or guarantees for U16 or

U20 ISSAK or ISSEA.

Athletic Code Student athletes at ISU have a

distinctive and important place in

modelling for others the values of

respect, responsibility and honesty

which are the principles we believe

create a pleasant and productive

environment in which to live and learn.

Being chosen as a member of a sports

team is an honour and a privilege. Please

read the Athletic Code carefully before

signing.

1. Student Conduct and Behaviour –

Athletes are expected to conduct

themselves at all times in such a manner

as to reflect credit on themselves, ISU

and the school community. Behaviour

and/or conduct that reflect badly on the 6

school, even if they occur in non-athletic

situations, may constitute grounds for

suspension or dismissal from the team,

depending on the gravity of the offence.

2. Smoking, Drinking, Drugs – In

accordance with ISU, ISSAK and

ISSEA guidelines, smoking, or any

other use of tobacco, the drinking of

alcohol and the use of drugs are not

permitted.

If a violation of the athletic code occurs

during an away sports trip, the coach

and the ISU administration will make

one of the following decisions:

A. Notify the parents and send the

athlete back to Kampala at the athlete’s

expense.

B. Remove the athlete from the host

school housing and place him/her in a

hotel at the athlete’s expense.

C. Allow the athlete to remain on the

trip but not take part in the activities

Regardless of the action taken, upon

returning to ISU the athlete will be

removed from the team and future

participation in athletic activities will be

evaluated.

3. Attendance – Attendance is

mandatory at practices and games; It is

understood that there are times when the

academic class-load is such that you

need to miss a practice. Whenever

possible, the coach should be informed

prior to the practice to be missed. Three

unexcused absences may result in

expulsion from the team.

• In the unlikely event that an athlete

quits a team, he/she will be expected to

turn in a written explanation to the

Director of Athletics.

4. Academic Eligibility – To be on a

sports team students are required to

fulfil school academic requirements. If

an athlete is not academically eligible

please contact the principal to receive

instructions on how to regain your

eligibility.

5. Athletic Equipment – Athletes assume

all responsibility for equipment issued to

them during the season and will be

assessed fines for any lost or damaged

items. Issued equipment will be worn or

used only when participating in

interscholastic contests. No equipment

will be taken without the consent of the

coach.

6. Sports and PHE – If a student either

misses school or is unable to participate

in P.E. class, he/she will not be

permitted to practice that day.

Participation in an overseas ISSEA

sports trips require that students must

meet the following criteria to miss

classes:

1. Assignments in every course must be

completed on time and up to date.

2. Students may not be on the school’s

disciplinary probation.

3. If more than 2 course grades are

lower than a “4” on the 1-7 scale the

participation of the student must be

discussed by the Homeroom Teacher,

the Principal and the Director of

Athletics.

4. Attendance- A participant cannot be

in danger of missing too many days of

school (15 Days in a semester)

5. Financial- A participant cannot have

any outstanding dues to the ISU

Business Office.

Consideration will be given to students

who have academic difficulties but are

trying to make positive progress and are

working to the best of their ability.

ISSAK Sports A student can compete in a maximum of

two age groups or two sports over the

course of one season. However, if a

conflict in practice time may arise,

ISSEA practice will take priority.

Under 13

Limited to those students who are

younger than 13 on the 1st September

for the academic school year.

A player who wakes up on the 1st

September as a 12-year-old can play for

the Under 13s.

Under 16

Limited to those students who are

younger than 16 on the 1st September

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A player who wakes up on the 1st

September as a 15-year-old can play for

the Under 16s.

Under 20

Limited to those students who are the

age of 15 or older as of 1 September for

the academic school year.

Out of Country and Other Trips

Students should be reminded that a

maximum of eleven (11) days is allowed

for trips outside of Uganda. In addition,

students are expected to meet the

requirements of the ISSEA/ ISU Codes

of Conduct.

The 2019-2020 trips and costs are as

follows:

*Uncertain at this stage

Event Location Dates Estimated

Costs

Volleyball ISK Oct 23 – 27

2019

500 USD

Athletics

ISU

Oct 23 – 27

2019

200 USD

Rugby

Basketball

Swimming

ISK Oct 23-27

2019

500 USD

ICS Jan 29- Feb

2nd 2020

500 USD

AISM Jan 29-Feb

2nd 2020

950 USD

Band / Choir

*Drama /

Visual Arts

AISL

Feb 19-Feb

23rd, 2020

700 USD

IST

Feb 19-Feb

23rd 2020

600 USD

Football

AISJ April 15-19

2020

700 USD

STEM HIS April 15-19

2020

700 USD

Tennis

AISL

April 15-19

2020

700 USD

Golf AISL April 15-19

2020

700 USD

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ISSEA and other Events

Students who participate in these

activities pay additional travel expenses.

ISSEA (International Schools in

Southern and Eastern Africa) sports

tournaments are held four times a year.

The international member schools are

from Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa,

Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia,

Mozambique and Zimbabwe. These

competitions are spread from October

through April the following year.

Model United Nations

ISU has a along standing tradition of

sending students to Model United

Nations Conferences. In recent years,

the shool has hosted the Uganda Model

United Nations Conference which brings

together students from the Ugandan

Community to deliberate on issues of

local and global significance.

Student Council The Student Council is an elected body

that serves to give a voice to students’

ideas and opinions about their school.

Student Council (STUCO) advisory

representatives and executives are

elected each year. There is a STUCO

elected for Grades 6-8 and another

STUCO elected for Grades 9-12.

STUCO organises fundraisers, spirit

days, social activities and more. When

students have a concern about a school-

wide, non-personal issue (e.g., food,

activities, etc.), they are encouraged to

lodge their concern through the Council.

Athletic Board of Senior School This is a student committee formed to

organise fund raising events and

increase student spirit through

involvement in sports.

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Admissions

The Head of School determines

admission to the school. This decision

is made on the basis of data required by

the school:

The potential of the applicant’s

ability to benefit from the academic

programme

The capacity of the school to meet

the educational needs of the

applicant

The ability of the applicant’s family

to meet the obligations stipulated in

the enrolment agreement.

The Head of School may admit students

at any time during the school year

provided they meet admission

requirements. The SS Principal may

require the student to sit an entrance test

in Math and/or English. Diagnostic tests

may be administered to those students

arriving later in the school year.

ISU Language Policy

Philosophy Statement

We believe that language is key to

learning, thus every teacher at ISU is a

language teacher. While the language of

instruction is English, other languages

are respected and supported. Students

learn to communicate in many ways and

use many forms of language including

verbal and non-verbal language, written

language, numeric and scientific

language. They also learn language

through the performing and visual arts.

Language learning at ISU refers not only

to the learning of a specific language,

but also includes any and all activities

that bring about learning. Through

language, our students acquire the

ability to think and learn, develop social

skills and values, and acquire

knowledge.

The school prepares its students to

become world citizens who are multi-

lingual, multi-cultural and

internationally minded. Language

development and cultural

understandings are key to genuine

international mindedness, which forms a

basis of the Mission Statement of the

school. The school community is

plurilingual: many languages coexist

within it. Students are encouraged to

discuss languages and the cultures

associated with them, using the English

language as a common link. Whilst

English is the medium of instruction

here, it is recognised and understood by

all teachers, that the development of a

student’s Home is also crucial to their

academic success. It strengthens a

student’s ability to transfer skills,

knowledge and conceptual

understandings. The school aims to

support the development of Home

Languages and where appropriate to the

needs of a student work may be

undertaken in that language, translations

sought, or other relevant

accommodations made. We endeavour to prepare the students

with the language skills they need for: • Constructing meaning, understanding,

reflecting and making sense of the

world. • Acquiring and sharing information,

knowledge and skills. • Creative expression • Understanding and interpreting non-

verbal communication such as body

language. • Developing personal identity and self-

confidence

ISU Assessment Statement Assessment is integral to teaching and

learning. It enables both teachers and

students to be reflective and informs

curriculum innovation and development.

As a supportive process, assessment

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generates evidence of learning, guiding

the progress of our students. Assessment

is based on clearly communicated

learning expectations promoting

transparency and consistency.

Procedures for Student-Led

Activities Students are encouraged to initiate

activities/events such as talent shows,

concerts, dances and other fund-raising

occasions. Procedures required are as

follows:

•All service and fund-raising activities

need to be passed by the CAS

Coordinator (Creativity, Action,

Service), Service Coordinator, or

Student Council Supervisors

•An ‘Events Form’ is required to be

signed off by a supervising teacher and

the Senior School Principal. This must

include a full description of the

activity/event and all necessary prior

planning

•The events location and set up

requirements should be checked in

advance with the Maintenance

Coordinator

•Bookings requests for venues are given

to the Senior School Assistant

•Technology requirements are to be

passed by the Technology Director

•A ratio of one Staff member to 10

students is required

•Tickets need to be approved by the SS

Principal before printing

•Tickets are to be sold only to the

specified schools

•The tickets must specify that

photographic ID is required for entry

and that illicit substances are prohibited

•If the event/activity involves fund

raising, then the charity should be

stipulated on the ticket

•Tickets should be numbered and an

accurate account of those sold kept

•The CAS/Service Coordinator and

Senior School Principal must be fully

updated on a regular basis, including in

advance of changes and further

developments

•It is the responsibility of the student/s

to ensure that the event/activity is well

organised, supervised and appropriate

duties have been delegated to helpers

•Money raised through an event must be

kept in the Business Office safe, until

requested for the service recipient

•Receipts should be submitted to the

CAS/Service Coordinator after

purchasing items for a fund-raising

activity

•Student/s are expected to review and

reflect on the activity/event as part of

their learning experience.

Daily Schedule

The school day starts at 7:50am and

ends at 3:00pm every day except

Wednesday, where school finishes at

2.10pm

* HR- Homeroom

On Wednesday, students follow a

shortened school day finishing at 2:10

pm. A session of 1hour 15mins is

provided every second Wednesday for

student activities that may involve tests

and projects, CAS, Activity as Service,

Assemblies, Extended Essays, and Life

Skills. This is called the IBC

(International Baccalaureate Core)

period. Wednesday afternoons are

designated times for teacher

collaboration meetings.

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Attendance

Absences

Research has shown that regular school

attendance contributes significantly to

student success. Each time a student is

not present in the classroom there is

learning loss and serious difficulties can

be created for both students and

teachers.

It is very important that parents and the

school ensure that students are in class

at all times. Parents are encouraged to

limit student absences. Students who

have accumulated an unacceptable

number of absences in one school year

will receive an ‘Incomplete’ on the

report card/transcript and may not be

eligible for promotion or credit. Students

may not miss more than 15 days of

school in any Semester.

Should an unscheduled absence

(sickness, emergency) arise, parents or

guardians are requested to contact the

Administrative Assistant to the Senior

School, Mrs Laura Kisakye as early as

possible on the day of the absence (via

phone 0757-754 801 or email

sspa@isumail.ac.ug).

Excused Absences

An excused absence from school or

class is an absence for any of the

following reasons:

1. Serious illness or injury

2. Serious illness or injury or death in

the immediate family

3. Observation of a religious holiday or

religious family event

4. Special educational opportunities

5. School sponsored activities (MUN,

Field Trips).

Excused absences, other than school

sponsored activities will be classed as

absences.

Planned Absences

The student must submit a written note

of explanation to the office five days in

advance and follow administrative

advice regarding contacting teachers or

the absence will be considered

unexcused. The purpose of giving prior

notice of an absence is:

for the student to take responsibility

for a known upcoming absence and,

where possible, to get work done

ahead of time

to notify the teacher of the upcoming

absence

where possible to get assignment

work before the absence. Every

attempt should be made to avoid

extending an existing holiday.

Teachers are not required to prepare

extra work or to prepare different

work or tests for students who will

be absent. Students are encouraged

to organise notes and assignment

collection with peers from within the

class. If the absence was not pre-

arranged it is unexcused and the

student will receive no credit for

assignments, projects, tests and/or

quizzes missed.

NOTE: The administration reserves the

right to determine if an absence will be

excused or unexcused.

Unexcused Absences

Any student who is absent from class or

school without a written note or e-mail

from a parent shall receive no credit for

any missed assignment, project, test or

quiz.

Absence on school trips outside Uganda

including ISSEA, MUN

Students are allowed no more than

eleven (11) days out of school on school

trips abroad and therefore must carefully

prioritise in advance.

Grade 12 students may not attend out of

the country events after spring break

unless under exceptional circumstances

and permission is given by the Senior

School Principal. This is to provide

them the opportunity to study and be

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prepared for their upcoming Diploma/

Course examinations in May.

Tardiness

A student is allowed to be tardy to

school 3 times in any quarter with no

consequence. After this the following

consequences will apply:

On the 4th and 5th tardy, the parents

will be called in to conference with

the Homeroom advisor and the Dean

of Students.

On the 6th tardy and every tardy

after that, the student will receive an

internal suspension for one day and a

comment will be added to that

quarter’s report for all impacted

classes.

For tardiness to class, teachers are

responsible for keeping accurate

attendance records on ManageBac.

When a student needs to be assigned

detention or be suspended, it is the

responsibility of the Dean of Students.

Early Dismissals

Students may be permitted to leave early

for emergency situations only at the

written request or confirmation from

parents. Every effort should be made to

schedule medical and dental

appointments outside school hours. It is

important to keep the school schedule

and/or calendar in mind when making

travel arrangements.

Permission to be out of class/off campus

Students are only permitted to leave

campus during school hours when

accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Another person may accompany the

student when he/she is designated by the

parent or guardian in writing or by a

validated telephone call. Please forward

all communications to the Senior School

office.

The student must receive an authorized

pass from the Senior School office

before leaving the campus.

Authorization for leaving school is

given only by an administrator. The

office will advise teachers when an

authorization has been given.

Students must have a teacher’s written

permission to enter the Library, IT Lab

or go to the nurse or a Counsellor during

regular class time.

Illness during class

If a student becomes ill during class

time, the teacher should issue him/her a

pass to go to the nurse’s office.

The nurse has to verify on the pass that

the student was seen by the nurse’s

office. If a student is too ill to return to

class, the nurse will report to the Senior

School Office so that the student’s

teachers can be informed.

Homework and Assignments Grades 6-10 Academic Work

Guidelines

Homework is a valuable component in

the learning process and is a natural

extension of the thinking, learning,

understanding and skills students

complete and practice in class. These

extensions provide opportunities to

apply and solidify understanding and to

experience necessary practice.

Through homework and its related due

dates, students develop work habits of

responsibility, accountability and skills

essential for succeeding in life.

Additionally, homework encourages, if

not requires, the involvement of

teachers, parents and students to ensure

a successful learning process outside of

school. To move our students forward in

the learning and life process, they will

be assigned appropriate and meaningful

homework.

Meaningful readings and exercises

extend the school day and result in

positive gains in learning. Homework is

used to reinforce learning in class. The

amount of homework appropriate for

students varies from student to student

and from grade to grade.

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Homework amount for Grade 6-8

The approximate amount of time that

should be spent on homework increases

with the grade. The average amount of

homework that can be expected per

grade is shown in the table below.

Grade

level

Average amount of

homework per night

6 60 minutes

7 60 minutes

8 70 minutes

In Grade 9 through 10 the average

homework load should be no more than

two hours per night.

Homework / Assignment Overload

To reduce the possibility of homework

overload, due dates will allow students

time to plan their time effectively and

consult with teachers. On this point, it is

essential that students use ManageBac to

full effect in planning and prioritizing

completion of graded tasks. In addition

to avoid overload, no more than one (1)

piece of assessed work a day for Grade 6

and two (2) pieces of work a day for

Grade 7-12 will be placed on

Managebac. Teachers will include all

graded homework, projects, assignments

and tests and these will be available for

viewing on ManageBac. Non-

negotiable deadlines are set for IB

DP/Course assessments, MYP ePortfolio

and Personal Project. If these are not

met, then students will receive an

automatic internal suspension until work

is completed.

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Expectations

STUDENTS WILL

(GRADES 6 -10):

TEACHERS WILL: PARENTS WILL:

Agenda Carry their agendas and

use them to effectively

record all homework,

update their deadlines on

ManageBac.

Give students time to

write assignments in

agendas / ManageBac

during the lessons.

Homeroom teachers will

regularly check agendas

/ ManageBac

Show an interest in what is

studied in school through

conversations with their child.

Regularly check agendas/

ManageBac and sign them when

necessary.

Time

management

Take responsibility for

understanding what is

required and the length

of time it should take.

Give guidance as to the

length of time that

should be spent on a

particular piece of work

and how much time

should be spent on the

work each day.

Ensure their child has an adequate

amount of time to complete

assessments and assist in time

management at home.

Internet Use Take responsibility for

understanding and

following the guidelines

for time on internet.

Give guidance as to the

length of time to be

spent on the internet for

assignments at home.

Know the suggested internet time

for an assessment and support

their child in using the internet

appropriately.

Major

assessments

Inform their teacher if

they have more than one

(G6) and two (G7-12)

major assessments or

tests on one day.

Work on an assessment

over multiple days

following suggested

guidelines.

Ensure students have no

more than one (G6) or

two (G7-12) marked

assessments or tests on

one day.

Place all marked

assessments deadlines

and grades on

ManageBac.

Allow more than one

evening for longer pieces

of work.

Support their child to advocate for

themselves and communicate with

their teachers.

Be aware of long-term

assessments and support their

child in meeting deadlines.

Communication Check with their subject

teacher if an assessment

is unclear or if they have

a problem: they can do

this at the end of the

lesson, in a break or

lunchtime, or via email.

Ensure directions and

expectations for

assessments are clear,

giving both verbal and

written instructions as

needed.

Write a note or email to say why

an assessment may be incomplete.

Contact the subject teacher with

concerns about the class or an

assessment.

ManageBac Maintain an active

ManageBac account and

check it regularly.

Post major marked

assessments/projects on

the ManageBac

calendar two weeks

before the deadline,

Maintain an active ManageBac

account and check it at least once

a week.

Absence Submit work due during

an absence on the first

day of return to school.

Communicate with the

teacher and check

ManageBac to determine

assessments missed.

Collect work due during

an absence on the first

day student returns to

school

Extend the deadline as

appropriate for extended

excused absences.

Support their child in meeting

deadlines.

Communicate with their child and

teacher, if necessary, about

assessments missed.

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Long Holidays

(E.g. October

break,

December

break)

As lifelong learners,

students are encouraged

to read. Use

ManageBac to check and

complete assessments

during unanticipated

breaks from school.

Will use ManageBac to

assign work during

unanticipated breaks

from school.

Will use ManageBac to check

assessments during unanticipated

breaks from school.

Late Work Events and Actions

EVENT ACTION BY TEACHER AND STUDENT Problems meeting

deadlines

Students will take into account variables and unknowns (such as electricity and internet

access) that might arise and act accordingly to ensure timely completion of assignments.

Students will not rely on printing work in school on the day it is due. For genuine problems meeting deadlines, parents will email the teacher 48 hours before

the deadline to discuss and negotiate an extension of the deadline with the teacher.

For unforeseen and genuine problems, students will bring a note from a parent. The

teacher will determine if the problem is genuine, in which case a deadline will be

negotiated.

Regular homework

deadlines are not

met

Teachers will allow one extra day but will record a late mark: two consecutive late

marks, will result in a student being placed in class detention. Students in detention are

required to complete and submit the homework at that time. Late marks will be

incorporated into ATL judgments on reports.

Student does not

turn in a long-term

criteria-based

assessment

Long term criteria-based assessments are to be turned in at the beginning of class on the

due date. Students will take responsibility to hand in assessments on time. Teachers will

contact parents and homeroom teachers about missing work. Assessments will not be

accepted after three days and will receive a score of zero. Students who do not submit

assessments on time will be required to go to supervised study until they are better

organized.

Student misses

supervised study

The MYP Coordinator will contact parents. Possible consequences might be: exclusion

from after-school activities until work is completed; student is banned from one school

sporting event.

Repeated non-

submission of work

Will be discussed by subject teachers at Student Review Meetings. Action will be

determined by teachers, homeroom teacher, counsellors and principal. Parents will be

informed.

Assignments and Homework GRADE 11-12 Academic Work Guidelines

The International School of Uganda values

productive work habits and students taking

responsibility for their work. In order to hold

students more responsible and to have more

consistent practices across the Grades and

classes from Grades 11 to 12, academic work

guidelines were developed to outline the

expectations for teachers, students and parents.

Students will get two (2) or three (3) study

periods in Grades 11 and 12 and are expected

to use them for study.

Expectations

STUDENTS WILL: TEACHERS WILL: PARENTS WILL:

Time

management

Take responsibility for

understanding what is

required and the length

of time it should take.

Give guidance as to the

length of time that

should be spent on a

particular piece of work.

Ensure their child has an adequate

amount of time to complete

assignments and assist in time

management at home.

Major

assignments

Inform teachers at least

one week in advance if

they have more than two

major assignments on

one day.

Meet non-negotiable

deadlines.

Ensure students have no

more than two tests or

major assignments on

one day.

Indicate if assessments

have non-negotiable

deadlines.

Support their child to advocate for

themselves and communicate with

their teachers.

Check ManageBac for non-

negotiable deadlines.

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Work on an assignment

over multiple days

following suggested

guidelines.

If non-negotiable

deadlines are not met an

automatic internal

suspension will be given

until work is completed

Allow more than one

evening for longer pieces

of work.

Be aware of long-term assignments

and support their child in meeting

deadlines.

ManageBac Maintain an active

ManageBac account and

check it regularly.

Reflections for CAS and

Extended Essay need to

be updated regularly.

Post major marked

assignments/projects on

the ManageBac

calendar at least two

weeks before the

deadline, including non-

negotiable deadlines

Maintain an active ManageBac

account and check it at least once a

week.

Communication Check with their subject

teacher if an assignment

is unclear or if they have

a problem: they can do

this at the end of the

lesson, in a break or

lunchtime, or via email.

Ensure directions and

expectations for

assignments are clear,

giving both verbal and

written instructions as

needed.

Write a note or email to say why an

assignment may be incomplete.

Contact the subject teacher with

concerns about the class or an

assignment.

Absence Students are responsible

for submitting work due

during an absence on the

first day of returning to

school.

Students are responsible

for communication with

the teacher during their

absence and for checking

ManageBac to determine

assignments missed.

Collect work due during

an absence on the first

day student returns to

school

Extend the deadline as

appropriate for extended

excused absences.

Support their child in meeting

deadlines.

Communicate with their child and

teacher, if necessary, about

assignments missed.

EVENT ACTION BY TEACHER AND STUDENT

Problems meeting

deadlines

Students will take into account variables and unknowns (such as electricity and internet access)

that might arise and act accordingly to ensure timely completion of assignments. Students will

not rely on printing work in school on the day it is due. For genuine problems meeting deadlines, parents will email the teacher 48 hours before the

deadline to discuss and negotiate an extension of the deadline with the teacher.

For unforeseen and genuine problems, students will bring a note from a parent. The teacher

will determine if the problem is genuine, in which case a deadline will be negotiated.

Assignments and

homework

deadlines are not

met

(ISU Work only)

Non-negotiable deadlines must be met. If not, the student will be internally suspended

until the work is submitted and parents will be informed.

If the student fails to meet the deadlines, following three (3) days after the deadlines, they

will receive a Zero ‘0’ unless the work applies to a non-negotiable deadline. Parents will be

informed about the late submission after day one (1).

Student misses

supervised study

The Dean of Students will contact parents. Possible consequences might be: exclusion from

after-school activities and participation in sports and overseas trips until work is completed.

Repeated non-

submission of

work

Will be discussed by subject teachers at Student Review Meetings. Action will be determined

by teachers, homeroom teacher, counsellors and Principal. Parents will be informed.

School Records

The parent or legal guardian of a student

will have access to the student’s records

upon written request to the Senior

School Principal. They may also

request an interpretation of the records

by the Principal.

A student, 18 years or older, has the

same rights as parents and guardians.

Teachers and administrators also have

access to these confidential student files.

Newsletters News from ISU - This is the school

weekly e-newsletter containing event

information, reflections and updates. It

is sent out to each family on Friday by

email. Printed copies can be made

available on request. It is also available

for download on the school website.

Contacting Your Child’s Teacher

Parents are requested to contact the

Administrative Assistant to the Senior

School to arrange a meeting or a phone

call with a teacher. During the day,

when teachers are with their students,

they may not have access to mobile

phones or email accounts. The email list

at the back of this handbook is for your

reference. Feel free to contact teachers

via email. Should you not receive a

response within 48 hours then please

contact the Administrative Assistant to

the Senior School to confirm receipt of

your email.

Graduation Requirements

Students meeting the ISU High School

Diploma Graduation requirements shall

be awarded an ISU High School

Diploma.

1. Requirements for ISU High School

Diploma graduation are approved by the

Board upon the recommendation of the

Head of School.

2. They shall be consistent with the

stated goals of the School and the

requirements for admission to

institutions of higher education.

3. The School shall grant the ISU High

School Diploma only to Students who

have satisfactorily completed all

graduation requirements.

4.The school shall grant the ISU

Certificate “Modified” to students who

have satisfactorily completed the

graduation requirements of the

“Modified” programme.

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ISU 3 Track Programme

IB Diploma

(2 Year Programme 11-12)

ISU High School Diploma

(4 Year Programme 9-12)

ISU Certificate Modified

(4 Year Programme 9-12)

3 subjects must be at Higher Level

3 subjects must be at Standard Level

AREAS OF STUDY

COURSE CREDITS (Over 2 years)

Subjects are IB classes (IB Courses) that can be at

Standard Level or Higher Level

AREAS OF STUDY

COURSE CREDITS (Over 4 years)

All courses are conducted at Standard Level

AREAS OF STUDY

COURSE CREDITS

(Over 4 years)

Studies in Language and Literature 2

Language and Literature 4

Language and Literature

or 4

English as an Additional Language*

Language Acquisition 2

Language Acquisition 3

Language Acquisition

or 3

Learning Support*

Individuals and Societies 2 Individuals and Societies 3 Individuals and Societies 3

Sciences 2 Sciences 3 Sciences 3

Mathematics 2 Mathematics 3 Mathematics 3

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The Arts/Second Science, or Second Individuals and

Societies 2

The Arts/Second Science, or Second Individuals and

Societies (Grade 11-12) 2

The Arts/Second Science, or Second Individuals and

Societies Grade 11-12) 2

The Arts (Grades 9-10) 2 The Arts (Grades 9-10) 2

Design (Grades 9-10) 2 Design (Grades 9-10) 2

Physical and Health Education 2

(Grades 9-10)

Physical and Health Education 2

(Grades 9-10)

Electives (Credits transferred from another school in

Grades 9-10 ) 3

Electives (Credits transferred from another school in

Grades 9-10) 3

Theory of Knowledge (Grade 11 and 12 Total 100

hours)

Theory of Knowledge in Grade 11 No Theory of Knowledge

Extended Essay No Extended Essay No Extended Essay

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) to meet the 8 CAS criteria (required for all tracks)

Grades 9-10

Students must take a minimum of eight subjects in Grades 9 and 10

Students must complete a full year of Service and Action requirements in Grades 9 and 10

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Students joining ISU after the beginning of Grade 9 will undergo a review of their transcripts and records to determine their transfer credits and graduation requirements

Students in Grade 10 who fail to complete the Personal Project at a satisfactory level (3 or above) will be required to apply to the Senior School Principal and Diploma

Coordinator for acceptance into the IB Diploma Programme

* Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) can be counted as a ‘subject’ in place of an Additional Language in Grades 9-10.

Grades 11-12

Students must take a minimum of six subjects in Grades 11 and 12

Students must document and meet the eight criteria required in Community, Activity and Service (CAS) in Grades 11 and 12

A student who gains a failing grade in a subject may be required to take a credit recovery class (at his/her parents’ cost), as an online course

* Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) can be counted as a ‘subject’ in place of an Additional Language in Grades 11-12

The Senior School Principal and Learning Support Coordinator may, on a case to case basis make adjustments to the the above requirements in Grades 11 and 12.

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Mathematics There are three courses for mathematics

in the DP; HL: Analysis and

Approaches, SL: Analysis and

Approaches and SL: Applications and

Interpretations. Analysis and

Approaches (A&A) is a pure maths

course. It has a strong grounding in

algebraic methods and is appropriate for

those going onto science courses.

Analysis and Interpretations (A&I) is an

applied maths course aimed at those

going into social studies-based courses.

To help understand the requirements the

table below aligns the grades achieved

in MYP mathematics with a suitable

course of study at DP.

MYP Math

Standard

Grade

MYP Math

Extended

Grade

Level

1 – 4 1 – 3 A&I

5 – 7 4 – 7 A&A

SL

7 6 -7 A&A

HL

Teachers will advise students at various

times throughout Grade 10 as to which

course of study they should consider

taking.

The purpose of providing this

information is so that students can be

placed in a course that they will be

successful in. For example, a student

achieves a 3 for MYP Mathematics is

unlikely to be successful at Analysis and

Approaches and would be more

successful taking the Applications and

Interpretations.

Drop/Add Policy At the beginning of Grade 11 there will

be a two week drop/add policy where

students can change classes provided the

change is approved by teachers involved

in the class change, the DP Coordinator

and the student’s parents. After the two-

week period expires, no other changes in

the student schedule may be made.

If a student enters school after the

beginning of the year, the two week

drop/add policy is in effect for the

student’s first two weeks of school.

Transfers and Withdrawals

Students may withdraw or transfer from

school at any time of the year. Students

will be expected to complete a clearance

form. ISU will provide transcripts and

other information at the request of the

parents.

Lost and Found

The school does not take responsibility

for lost property. Lost and found items

are easily returned if they are labelled

with the student’s name. In the event of

property being lost, students are

responsible for checking with the

Administrative Assistant to the Senior

School to view lost and found items and

reclaim their belongings. To help

process valuable items that are

misplaced at school, students are

encouraged to complete the Valuables

Registration Form. The school will

keep a record of these registered items

and make every reasonable effort to

reunite owners with their property in the

case of theft.

Lockers

Lockers are available for all students in

the Senior School. Lockers are

allocated in the first week of school and

whenever a new student arrives.

Students must provide their own locks

and their lockers should be locked at all

times. It is recommended that students

have a combination lock as keys are

easily misplaced. In the case of lost keys

or in circumstances when the school

needs urgent access to the locker, the

school reserves the right to break open

the lock.

Food and Drink

Lunch is provided at the Canteen. Price

information is available from the

Business Office. A fortnightly menu is

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There are several water dispensers

located on campus. For environmental

reasons, we do not offer paper or plastic

cups at the water dispensers. Please

send a refillable plastic bottle or flask

with your child’s name marked clearly

on it. Bottled water can also be bought

from the Canteen.

Gum is not permitted on the school

campus.

Visitors and Volunteers

Parental volunteers are an important

asset for ISU. Volunteers help with

after-school activities, serve as field trip

monitors, and assist with musical and

drama productions.

All visitors should request a pass from

the security guards on entry to the

campus, which must be validated at the

school reception. All non-ISU parents

and students are expected to present a

valid photo ID before entry. To visit the

Senior School Principal, or a teacher,

please make an appointment before

arrival through the Administrative

Assistant to the Senior School.

Student Visitors in Classes

If a student is requesting that a friend or

relative attend classes with him/her,

permission must be granted at least

48 hours in advance from the Senior

School Principal. Guests are permitted

for a maximum of two days if class sizes

and activities allow.

Cars & Motorcycles

To drive a car or motorbike in Uganda,

students must be at least 18 years old.

Students with a valid driver’s license

may drive a car or motorbike to school.

The student, however, must have

completed the Application for

Permission to Drive to School form. The

vehicle must be parked in the ISU

parking lot.

Senior School students riding with

student drivers may do so only with

written parental permission and

permission from the Principal.

Bicycles & Skateboards

Students are not encouraged to ride

bicycles to school as there are no secure

storage facilities. Due to the dangerous

nature of skateboarding and the

associated risks of liability on behalf of

the school, it is not permitted to use

skateboards on the school premises,

unless fully supervised by an adult.

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Home School Communication

Responsibilities and Expectations

Students Teachers Parents

Read Course Outlines Course outlines Reading course

outlines

Adding and removing students

from classes

Understanding assessment

expectations

Adding assessments and

weightings

Reading assessment

requirements

Understanding MYP unit outlines Adding and updating MYP Unit

Plans

Reading unit outlines

Adhering to subject deadlines,

Communicating with teachers. If

a major deadline cannot be met.

If non-negotiable deadlines are

not met, students are placed on

internal supervision

Adding subject deadlines and

non-negotiable deadlines for

Grades 10, 11, 12

Monitoring subject

deadlines with students

Communicating with

the teacher if a major

deadline can’t be met.

Students arrive on time to school

by 7:50 am and attend Homeroom

to ensure that their Homeroom

teacher marks them present.

Homeroom attendance at 7.50am Ensuring punctuality to

school (excluding late

buses)

Students arrive on time to class

Registration taken at the

beginning of each class

Students understand assessment

requirements.

Summative assessments must be

added to the calendar two weeks

in advance of the due date.

Email the teacher

concerned if this is not

the case.

Understanding assessment

requirements

Adding assessments that generate

both formative and summative

grades. Assessment task

descriptions are added with each

task

View and monitor

assessment

requirements

Informing teachers if more than

two graded assessments, or major

projects are due on one day. One

graded assessment for Grade 6

Checking for assessment

overloads (no more than two

graded assessments, or major

projects due per day). One graded

assessment for Grade 6.

Reviewing grades and comments Adding grades of major

assessments within two weeks of

the assignments and comments

Review assessment

feedback with students

Take note of deadlines

Use correct formatting: Subject,

Formative/ Summative, Name of

assessment, subject colour. Click

email to notify parents when

assessments are sent.

Take note of homework required Send homework through

messages and click the shared box

to parents.

Review homework

requirements with

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Keep to deadlines Set deadlines Read notifications and

remind children of

deadlines.

Awareness of the consequences of

plagiarism in accordance to the

Academic Honesty Policy

Using Turnitin for all assessed

Diploma / course work

Being aware of the

Academic Honesty

Policy

Awareness of the consequences of

plagiarism, in accordance to the

Academic Honesty Policy

Using Turnitin for Grade 9 and 10

when applicable

Being aware of the

Academic Honesty

Policy

Reading reports and discussing

with parents

Producing full narrative,

personalised reports

Reading reports and

discussing with

children

Regularly adding activities and

reflections

Defining and monitoring MYP

Action as Service (AaS

Coordinator)

Review Action as

Service requirements

and progress of student

Adding activities and reflections Defining and monitoring CAS

requirements (CAS Co-ordinator)

Review CAS

requirements and

progress of student

Adhering to the requirements and

deadlines of the Personal Project

Defining and monitoring Personal

Project requirements (PP Co-

ordinator)

Review Personal

Project requirements

and progress of student

Aware of eAssessment dates and

when ePortfolio work is due

Adding eAssessment and

ePortfolio dates.

Aware of eAssessment

dates and when

ePortfolio work is due

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Rights and Responsibilities

All ISU students are expected to

participate in establishing the highest

standards of academic and social

conduct. The school recognizes the

rights of students and will promote self-

expression and freedom of thought.

With these rights comes the expectation

that each student will act in such a way

as to ensure that other students enjoy the

same rights. ISU recognizes that each

student has these fundamental rights.

Each student has the right to:

Be secure and safe in person and

property

Be treated with respect, courtesy and

consideration by all members of the

school community

Benefit from and be recognized for

his/her own efforts

Appeal decisions of teachers and the

Principal in a known, specific and

orderly way.

Each student has the responsibility to:

Have the materials and equipment

needed for school

Participate actively, with proper

guidance, in classes and activities

which are appropriate to their age,

grade, academic level and interest

Participate increasingly in improving

the standard of student conduct

Know the code of student conduct.

Academic Integrity

Academic honesty must be seen as a set

of values and skills that promote

personal integrity and good practise in

teaching, learning and assessment (IB

Principles into Practice). The student,

parents and staff of ISU will work

together to create and maintain an

environment which supports academic

integrity. ISU takes a holistic approach

to academic honesty by emphasizing the

IB Learner Profile in all subject areas.

Academic Honesty is part of being

“Principled” where learners strive to

“act with integrity and honesty,

(Academic Honesty in the IB)

Students are guided to think creatively,

question and inquire, which should

result in their own solutions to further

incorporate knowledge and

understanding. IB students across the

programme should learn Approaches to

Learning (ATL) skills to suit their level

of understanding. These skills include:

self-management, social

communication, thinking and research.

Students are given opportunities to make

mistakes and learn from them, so that

they are well prepared for further

studies.

Consequences of Academic

Dishonesty If the Academic Coordinators and SS

Principal decide that a case of

malpractice has been established, the

consequences are defined in the Senior

School’s Academic Honesty Policy.

Bullying, Harassment and/or

Anti-Social Behaviour

All reported incidents of bullying,

harassment or other forms of anti-social

behaviour by an individual or group of

students will be taken seriously and

dealt with sensitively. Students and

parents are asked to bring their concerns

directly to the classroom teacher. The

School Counsellor, Dean of Students or

the Principal will become involved as

required.

Rational

Every member of our community

deserves to have their talents and

differences celebrated. We are all

responsible for supporting the dignity of

others. Our school environment must be

BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS

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safe and inclusive of all and depends on

open and respectful communication.

Bullying is not acceptable. We do not

tolerate aggressive behaviour or

demeaning words. Derisive,

discriminatory and mean-spirited

comments, made in person or by proxy,

will not be tolerated. Those who engage

in abusive behaviour will be held

accountable.

Definition of Bullying

Unwanted, aggressive behaviour among

school aged children that involves a real

or perceived power imbalance. The

behaviour is repeated, or has the

potential to be repeated, over time.

Rights and Responsibilities

Rights

All members of the ISU community

have the right to:

●Interact in a safe learning environment

that is respectful and creates a

feeling of inclusivity and appreciation of

diversity.

● Be treated with dignity and fairness.

●Receive constructive and confidential

feedback.

●Refer to the appeal process and ask for

additional remediation if

appropriate.

Responsibilities

Joint responsibilities for Parents,

Students and Faculty to:

●Serve as a positive role model

promoting mutual respect, tolerance, and

courtesy.

●Ensure that language is not used in a

vulgar, offensive, discriminatory,

demeaning or aggressive manner.

●Keep evidence of any cyberbullying

that has taken place, don’t delete

evidence and take screenshots.

●Intervene and report any bullying

behaviour they witness.

●Be familiar with ISU’s anti-bullying

policy and procedures.

Students have a responsibility to:

●Tell the bully that it is unacceptable if

they witness a bullying situation.

●Tell a trusted adult that a bullying

situation happened as soon as possible

after it has taken place.

●Cooperate with the school if they are

involved in a bullying investigation.

Teachers, Counsellors and

Administrators have a responsibility to:

●Supervise and monitor students’

activities with emphasis on prevention

and early intervention

●Investigate all reports of bullying and

approach them in a calm, unemotional,

problem-solving manner while ensuring

the privacy of all involved.

●Ensure that the victim is not continuing

to be harmed.

●Take particular care to monitor the

situation of “at risk” students (new,

SEN, students with disabilities, etc.) and

ensure that they are not being targeted.

●Explicitly teach students about the

appropriate use of social media, within

MYP Design classes.

●Engage with the individual or group

who is bullying to understand and

diffuse the factors that are contributing

to the bullying behaviour.

●Schedule IBC and Life Skills student

sessions promoting prevention activities.

●Encourage students to make the right

choices and promote positive attitudes.

●Openly address bullying and support

activities (student posters, discussion

groups, etc.) that encourage the bullied

and bystanders to go to a trusted adult.

●Appropriately respond to incidents of

bullying so that the perpetrator and the

victim are satisfied with the outcome.

Ensure actions are fair, clear and

consistent in their response.

●Ensure that the victim is not continuing

to be harmed. Follow up with the bully

to positively reinforce improvements on

their part.

Parents have a responsibility to:

●Equip their child with the life skills

(resilience, independence, self-respect,

moral compass, etc.) necessary to

respond to a bully - both as a bystander

and as victim.

●Encourage their child to make the right

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●Explicitly teach their child about the

appropriate use of social media and

monitor their online behaviour.

●Be aware of their child’s relationships

with other students and get involved if

they see negative patterns.

● Support their child if they are bullied.

●Accept the responsibility that if their

child is found to be guilty of bullying,

they have a responsibility to address

their child’s behaviour, take positive

steps to remedy the situation (by being

responsive to school communication)

and treat scheduled meetings with the

urgency they deserve.

●Report to the Dean of Students if their

child is being bullied or if they know of

a bullying situation.

Behaviour and Sanctions

While punitive measures are at times

unavoidable our response to abusive

behaviour must be rooted in a relational

approach. Exclusion from school is a

last resort reserved for extreme cases of

indiscipline or individuals who are

unresponsive to restorative

interventions.

Possible sanctions include:

Detention

Restricted movement on campus

Mandatory parent meetings

Internal suspension

External suspension

Restricted use of technology

Behaviour Contract

Suspension from ASAs and/or other

school hosted events

Expulsion

Appeal Procedures

Parents and students involved in the

bullying situation have the option of

approaching the Head of School to

request a review if they are not satisfied

with the response of the Dean of

Students and the Senior School

Principal. This should be done within

14 days of the initial response of the

Dean of Students.

Dress Code

Students are responsible for being neat,

clean and dressed appropriately.

Though there is no school uniform,

standards of dress should always reflect

well on the school. We ask that dress

and grooming respects the values and

standards of our host country as well as

the international community represented

on our campus. Dress should be modest

and not offensive to teachers and

students. Shirts that show

undergarments, bare midriffs, clothing

that is too short, and saggy pants

showing undergarments are examples of

what is considered inappropriate and

should not be worn at school. Skirts,

dresses or shorts must be worn to extend

at least as low on the leg as the tips of

the student’s fingers when their arms are

hanging by their side. Students should

follow these dress regulations for

school-sponsored events on and off

campus. Failure to follow these

guidelines will result in disciplinary

action.

Shoes: Students are required to wear

shoes at all times when outside. When it

is raining the stairs and pathways

become somewhat slippery and flip-

flops can be hazardous.

Hats and Caps: Hats and caps are

highly recommended for outdoor

activities. They must be removed before

entering the classroom. Students are also

encouraged to use sunscreen lotion

especially during outdoor activities.

Warm and cold: The weather in

Lubowa is highly variable. Students

should carry warm clothing and be

provided with a light waterproof jacket

during the rainy season.

Physical Education and Swimming

A change of clothes is required for

physical education classes, namely the

shorts, T-shirts and good running shoes.

Appropriate swimwear, a towel, and

sunscreen are required for swimming

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lessons. Protective sunscreen and a hat

are recommended for PHE.

ISU swimming costumes and house t-

shirts are available for purchase from the

Business Office.

Mobile Phones/Electronic devices

Students’ mobile phones should be

switched off during class time. The

exception being if mobile use has been

sanctioned by the teachers for learning

purposes. Should a phone be confiscated

in class the student will have to reclaim

it from the Principal. The school

assumes no responsibility for lost

valuables of any sort.

Public Display of Affection

Public displays of affection range from

acceptable to offensive depending on the

context. The school campus is an

inappropriate place for overt displays of

affection, particularly because our host

country has a relatively conservative

perspective on these displays. Out of

respect for that host culture and the wide

variety of cultures at ISU, there are only

limited displays of affection, which will

be permissible. They include hand-

holding, brief hugs, walking arm in arm

and a cheek kiss. More intimate, and

therefore unacceptable displays include,

but are not limited to kissing on the lips,

prolonged and intimate hugging, sitting

on laps, stroking bottoms and breasts,

groping, embracing while lying down

and more.

Students are expected to be sensitive to

the manner in which they interact.

Failure to comply with these rules and

guidelines will result in progressive

disciplinary responses.

Campus Restrictions

Students are only permitted in

supervised areas while on campus. All

gate areas are strictly out of bounds.

Students are only permitted to enter and

exit through the front gate during the

school day unless prior permission has

been granted by the Principal. Should a

student need to leave campus during the

school day, either written

communication will be provided by

parents/guardians, or phone contact will

be made by the Principal.

Tobacco, Drugs and Alcohol Alcohol Abuse by Students

The drinking of alcohol by persons

under 18 years of age is illegal in

Uganda. Student consumption and

possession of alcohol is prohibited on

School campus and at School sponsored

events.

REGULATION

1. The use, possession, buying, selling,

giving of alcoholic beverages by/to any

ISU Student or being under the

influence of alcohol on the School

campus or during School sponsored

activities is prohibited.

2. Voluntary Disclosure of Alcohol Use.

If, prior to being asked to undergo a test

for use of alcohol, a student informs the

Head of School directly or through a

teacher or a member of the

administration that he/she has used an

illegal substance, he/she will not be

liable to suspension. However, he/she

may be required to undergo a random

test for use of alcohol substances after a

period of time from the disclosure. If

that test proves to be positive, then the

student will be treated as a first-time

offender. His/her parents will be

informed of his/her disclosure.

3. Any Student who violates this policy

shall be immediately suspended from

the School for a period of four days;

repeated violation of this policy leaves

the Student liable to expulsion.

4. The School reserves the right to test

Students whose behaviour produces

suspicion of them being under the

influence of alcohol during the School

day or at School sponsored activities.

Such testing will be carried out at the

discretion of the Head of School or

his/her designate.

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Drug Abuse by Students

The use of non-prescribed and illegal

drugs is harmful to the health of students

and affects their performance at school.

Student use and possession, on or off

campus, of an illegal or non-prescribed

psycho-active substance that has not

been prescribed to the student is

prohibited.

REGULATION

1. Students registered at the School must

undertake not to use illegal substances.

This includes, but is not limited to

narcotics, stimulants, barbiturates,

suppressants, hallucinogenic drugs,

marijuana or any other dangerous or

illegal drug, or non-prescribed psycho-

active substance that has not been

prescribed to the student.

2.The use, possession, buying, selling,

giving of, or trafficking in narcotics,

stimulants, barbiturates, suppressants,

hallucinogenic drugs, marijuana or any

other dangerous or illegal drug, or

illegal substances, by any Student of the

School is prohibited.

3. Drugs prescribed for the Student by a

medical doctor are not prohibited.

4. The School reserves the right to test

students whose behaviour produces

suspicion of the use of illegal drugs or

non-prescribed psycho-active substance

that has not been prescribed to the

student. In the event that a suspicion is

raised, the students will be questioned

and reminded of their rights under the

school’s drug policy. A parent or legal

guardian of the student will be notified

following questioning. Students

participating on ISSEA Teams may be

subject to random testing for illegal

substances.

5. The student may for a first-time

suspicion either disclose their use of an

illegal substance or submit to testing.

Such testing will be carried out at the

discretion of the Head of School or

his/her designate. Every attempt will be

made to contact a parent or legal

guardian before testing and the parent,

or legal guardian may choose to be

physically present during the procedure.

However, if a parent or guardian cannot

be contacted, the student will be tested,

and a parent or legal guardian will be

informed over the phone or by email of

the subsequent results.

6. Voluntary Disclosure of

Alcohol/Drug Use.

If, prior to being asked to undergo a test

for use of illegal substances, a student

informs the Head of School directly or

through a teacher or a member of the

administration that he/she has used an

illegal substance, he/she will not be

liable to suspension. However, he/she

may be required to undergo a test for use

of illegal substances after a period of

time from the disclosure. If that test

proves to be positive, then the student

will be treated as a first-time offender.

His/her parents will be informed of

his/her disclosure.

7. If a Student tests positively for illegal

drugs or illegal substances, or is found

in possession of illegal drugs, or illegal

substances, for the first time, he/she will

be subject to an immediate four-day

suspension from School. During this

suspension the School will arrange for

the Student to have weekly counselling

by the School’s Counsellor or the

parents or legal guardians must arrange

for six weekly counselling sessions for

the Student with a professional

Counsellor at their expense. Evidence of

having completed at least one session

must be received before the Student

returns from the suspension. On

returning to School the Student will be

subject to drug testing on a periodic

basis whilst the Student is enrolled at

ISU at the School’s expense. Refusal to

submit to a drug test will be regarded as

a positive test.

8. If a Student tests positively for an

illegal drug or illegal substances or is

found in possession of an illegal drug or

illegal substances for a second time

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whilst the Student is enrolled at ISU,

he/she will be expelled from the School.

9. The buying, selling, giving of, or

trafficking in narcotics, stimulants,

barbiturates, suppressants,

hallucinogenic drugs, marijuana or

illegal substance, by any Student of the

School, on or off campus, shall result in

expulsion.

Dangerous Implements

Dangerous objects are not permitted on

school grounds. Teachers are authorized

to confiscate any object perceived as

dangerous and disciplinary action may

be taken.

Discipline

At ISU, students are proud to live up to

high expectations and, as such,

disciplinary measures are rarely needed.

At times, however, students have to be

reminded of the responsibilities they

have towards themselves and the school

community. At these times, teachers

will deal with misconduct using

constructive methods which are age-

appropriate and match the level of

offence.

Serious or persistent misconduct will be

referred to the Dean of Students and the

Principal, then the Head of School.

Parents will be notified and guidance

counselling offered.

When a student needs to be reminded of

the responsibility she/he has to the

school, to others and to him or herself,

there is a sensible, effective framework

to follow up discipline issues. In

practice, this means that after the teacher

has exhausted all means of dealing with

a specific discipline problem, the student

will then be referred to the Dean of

Students.

Students have the right to be told clearly

what the rules are and they have the

right to appeal to the person in the next

level of authority if they feel they have

been dealt with unfairly. It is pointed

out to students, however, that directions

must first be followed, and then may be

questioned later. Administration have

the authority to carry out their tasks for

the benefit of all concerned.

Selling on Campus Students may raise funds to be used for

the benefit of the school or charity, as

well as to supply funds for Student

Council activities. All fund-raising

activities must be approved by the staff

sponsor and the Head of School.

CROSS REF:

4.802.3 Student Activities Funds and

Fund-Raising

Fund-raising for personal gain is

prohibited on the campus.

Due Process Rights

In case of serious disciplinary action, the

Dean of Students and Principal will:

Advise the student in question of the

particular misconduct and the basis

for accusation;

Provide the student an opportunity to

explain the situation;

Remove from the school premises,

without benefit of the above

procedures, any student whose

continued presence in the school

poses a danger to persons or

property or an ongoing threat of

disruption to the academic process.

In addition, the Dean of Students and

Principal will:

Give written notice of the

suspension and the reasons to the

student’s parents;

The Dean of Students has a right to

check electrical devices, lockers and

bags if the situation warrants this action.

Detention/Supervised Study

In certain circumstances, students may

be assigned to detention/supervised

study from 3:10-4:00pm. This sanction

will be used at the discretion of the

teacher assigning the detention/

supervised study as a disciplinary

measure or to address inadequate work

in assignments.

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Parents will be notified a day in advance

so that appropriate transport and other

necessary arrangements may be made.

If a student is placed in

detention/supervised study, attendance

will take precedence over any

concurrent after school activities.

Probation

Disciplinary probation is a warning to

students and parents that any further

misconduct within a defined period will

result in suspension. It may involve

restricting student privileges or an in-

school suspension. A probationary

period may also be given at the

Principal’s discretion when a student is

accepted into the school.

Suspension

Student suspension is a serious matter.

External suspension requires that the

student stay away from school for a

specified period. Behaviour that

consistently deviates from accepted

standards, will lead to suspensions from

one to six school days.

A suspended student cannot return to

school until a conference is held

between the Dean of Students, the

student and his/her parents.

Internal Suspension

Internal suspension is used when non-

negotiable deadlines have not been met

and time needs to be taken out of classes

to finish required work. Internal

suspensions can also be issued for

persistently unacceptable behaviour.

Expulsion

Expulsion means the student is removed

from school. Very serious infractions

may lead to a student’s expulsion. Any

decision to expel must be made after due

consideration and consultation between

the Head of School, Principal, parents

and student.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF UGANDA

The International School of Uganda was

founded in 1967 to provide a

challenging educational Programme for

Ugandan and international students.

Since then the school has grown and

flourished to reach its present position as

one of the leading international schools

in Africa.

School Mascot

We expect every child to give their best,

wherever their talents and interests lie.

Students are encouraged to develop

respect for themselves, the resources

they use and the people they interact

with. Responsibility and

resourcefulness grow out of this as

students become more confident and

assured in their potential to influence

what happens in their world and to think

of creative solutions to problems.

The school colours are black and

yellow, representative of our school

mascot – the Leopard.

Board of Directors and Policies

The primary responsibilities of the

Board of Directors are the appointment

of the Head of School, policy setting,

financial oversight and strategic

planning for the school. The ISU Board

is comprised of 9 Directors, 7 elected by

the ISU association, 1 appointed by the

US Ambassador and 1 seconded by the

Board. Elections take place through

e-Voting and results are announced at

the Association’s Annual General

Meeting held each May. Parents are

encouraged to stand for the board and

details of candidates are published by

email to the Association.

Parent-Teacher Association

All ISU Association members are

encouraged to participate in the Parent

Teacher Association (PTA) events. The

ISU PTA is a social organisation which

sponsors events for both students and

adults. Information regarding meetings

and events is published regularly in

News from ISU.

Bus Service

ISU offers a bus service for students

living in selected residential areas of

Kampala and Entebbe. There is an extra

charge for this service. Students are

expected to contact the transport

manager by email and copy their parents

if they change their bus times. This must

be done before lunchtime on the day of

the change. For further information

regarding charges or one-way service,

contact the Transport Manager, through

the school office or by email:

operationsmgr@isumail.ac.ug.

Please use the mobile phone number

0755754013 to contact Mr. Mugume

from 6.30am-5.30pm and 0756754912

to contact the After-School Activities

(ASA) Co-ordinator for the ASA bus.

Students are expected to contact the

transport manager by email and copy

their parents if they change their bus

times. This must be done before lunch

time on the day of the change.

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Behaviour on the bus

The school is responsible for the safety

of students while they are riding on the

school buses.

The rules of conduct, therefore, apply

fully. Students must avoid doing

anything that might distract or disturb

the driver’s ability to concentrate on safe

driving. Students should:

not play loud music,

not throw anything inside or outside

the bus,

remain seated with seat belts

fastened, wait until the bus has come

to a complete stop before leaving

their seats.

In addition, students are not allowed to

eat or drink on the bus. Students should

also recognize the full authority of the

drivers and bus monitors. Students who

violate the rules governing bus

behaviour may be denied bus-riding

privileges.

Bus Policy

ISU is responsible for your child(ren) on

the bus rides to school. To ensure their

safety:

The buses will not leave before the

official time. If a student is late for

the bus in the mornings, he/she can

be dropped off at the next bus stop.

Please do not try and stop the bus in

the middle of its route or travel on

another bus.

In the afternoons, buses leave ISU at

3.00pm (2.10pm on Wednesdays)

and at 4.10pm for those attending

after school activities.

If you and your family are moving to

a new house, please inform the

school 48hrs in advance so we can

arrange to pick up your child(ren).

If you have to travel away from

Kampala and have arranged for your

child(ren) to stay at another address,

ISU will usually try to arrange

transport for them. Please contact the

Transport Manager at least 1

working day in advance, to check if

transport can be made available at

the alternate address.

Students are not permitted to travel

on a bus route other than their own,

nor is it possible for them to have

friends travel with them on the bus.

If you decide to provide other

transport to school for any reason,

on any day, please inform Transport

Manager.

Students cannot leave campus and

return to take the school bus home.

Student Support Services/ School

Facilities

EAL

English as an Additional Language

(EAL) is a programme for students who

are developing English language

proficiency. The goal of EAL classes is:

1. To prepare the student to function in

the regular classroom.

2. To help the student develop language

skills needed to become successful

students and members of society.

EAL classes often replace another

language of study.

Learning Support

Learning support staff collaborate with

teachers, parents and administration to

provide additional support to students

who need accommodations for certain

learning differences. There is generally

discussion and agreement between

learning support staff, teachers, parents,

students and administration prior to

these services being administered.

Guidance Counselling

Student welfare in all forms is taken

seriously at ISU and is one area where

the parent and teacher partnership works

to the student’s benefit.

There is a Counsellor who will support

students in a variety of different ways on

a broad range of issues. The Counsellor

will also conduct regular Student

Review Meetings with teachers.

Students are welcome to visit a

Counsellor when they so wish.

Counselling may also be recommended

by a teacher or the Principal.

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University Counselling

The large majority of ISU students

aspire to attend college or university

after graduating. The University

Counsellor provides guidance and

support in the preparation for, and

transition to, this next phase in students’

lives. Parents may request a meeting

with the University Counsellor, Dr.

Kimberly Duffy through the SS Admin

Assistant or email her directly at

kduffy@isumail.ac.ug.

Library

The Library is a school community

effort where the librarian, teachers and

students jointly create and maintain a

learning environment with access to a

wide-range of print and non-print

information resources. The mission of

the library is to foster in our students a

love of reading and the development of

life-long learning abilities in information

discovery. The librarian works closely

with teachers to achieve the goal of the

academic programme.

The library is open from 7.30am-4.00pm

on Monday to Friday and from

10.00am-2.00pm on Saturdays during

term time. During the school holidays it

is open from 8.00am-4.00pm on

Monday to Friday. Parents are welcome

to use the library.

Computer Labs

The school provides students with

access to computers in the ISU Network.

Students at ISU should be aware that

access to the Computer and Library

technology (hardware, software and

network) comes with expectations of

responsible ethical behaviour. When

ethical behaviour is breached,

consequences follow.

All students and parents must sign an

appropriate user policy form to be able

to use the ISU network. Personal

computers (laptops) fall under the same

policy.

Appropriate Use - Computing resources

may only be used for properly

authorized educational purposes. Any

action which may harm the equipment

or software, impair the use, or show

disregard for the proper procedure is

considered to be inappropriate and

unacceptable. Students at all times must

use facilities such as printers, cameras,

projectors or any other Computer lab

equipment and resources in a sensible

and responsible manner. Any

equipment removed from the Computer

lab must be booked and signed for.

Unauthorized use - Unauthorized use

includes installing/down-loading

software, playing games, writing

viruses, hacking for passwords,

accessing, altering, erasing or adding to

computer material (unless authorized to

do so by the responsible computing

management). Also students may not

view, transmit or store, pornographic,

profane, discriminatory or defamatory

materials using the ISU computer

system.

Student Expectations – Grade 6-8

students are not to use their

technological devices for gaming, or

watching videos during Homeroom,

break and lunch.

Grade 9-12 students are expected to

make informed decisions and use

technological devices appropriately.

Other Facilities Sports

Facilities include 2 swimming pools, a

covered sports hall, indoor climbing

wall, 3 sports fields, running track, 4

tennis courts, golf practice holes, 2

outdoor basketball courts and a trim

trail. The swimming pool is open to students

and parents on Saturdays and Sundays,

during term time, between 10.00am-

5.30pm. It is closed between 1.00pm-

2.00pm for lunch. There is a lifeguard

on duty.

Canteen

The Canteen serves a healthy variety of

meals, snacks, fruit juice and water. It is

closed on weekends.

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School lunch menus will be published

regularly in News from ISU.

Health and Safety

School Health Clinic

The health clinic at ISU provides nurse-

led health care for all students while

they are at school. The clinic is open

from 7.45am to 4.00pm daily during

term time and provides health cover

during large school events or sporting

fixtures at weekends.

The health clinic is located on the lower

terrace below central administration and

is staffed by 3 nurses.

Role of the health clinic

Provide routine and emergency

nursing care to students who become

unwell or are injured during the

school day.

Liaise with the school doctor (Dr.

Stockley) in medical emergencies

To provide Health Assessment of all

students on admission and on an

annual basis

To promote student health by

providing health education

To promote a healthy school

environment.

The nurses at the health clinic aim to

support students during their learning at

ISU. Students who become unwell or

are injured will be offered treatment,

rest and advice as necessary. If

treatment or further management is

required, parents will be contacted by

telephone. In an emergency, if the

nurses are unable to make contact with

given contact numbers, students will

either be taken to International Medical

Centre Clinic or transferred by

ambulance to ‘The Surgery’ under the

care of Dr. Stockley. Parents will be

liable for costs associated by such a

transfer or subsequent treatment.

Health records

All parents must complete a student

health form as part of the school

admission procedure. This record

includes details of medical history,

allergies and immunizations. This record

will be kept confidentially in the health

clinic alongside annual health screening

checks. At regular intervals all students

undergo hearing and vision screening as

well as measurement of height and

weight and the opportunity to discuss

health- related issues.

Communicable illnesses and diseases

School policy concerning serious or

communicable diseases (such as

infectious hepatitis, tuberculosis,

chicken pox, measles, herpes, etc.) shall

be based on current knowledge about

risk factors and modes of transmission,

and shall reflect concern for the sick

student as well as the welfare of the

school community.

Head lice

Head lice are present in all school

communities. The nurses in the health

clinic check students for head lice at

regular intervals. If they are detected, a

student will be sent home to commence

treatment. Problems with head lice can

be reduced if all parents regularly check

their child’s scalp. Please contact the

health clinic if you require further

advice in this area.

Is your child too sick for school?

Early in the morning, it is often difficult

to make a decision about whether or not

your child is sick enough to stay home.

The main reasons for keeping your child

at home are because he or she is too sick

to be comfortable at school or because

he or she may spread a contagious

illness to other children.

Below are a few guidelines to help you

to decide if your child can come to

school

If a student has:

A fever above 37.5 degrees within

the last 24 hours

Has vomited or had diarrhoea in the

last 24 hours

Has a rash or skin disorder which

you do not know the cause of

A persistent pain (ear, stomach etc.)

A severe sore throat or discharging

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You discover head lice, until you

have commenced treatment

Seems non-specifically unwell.

In these cases please check with your

medical practitioner before sending a

student to school. If it is necessary to

keep your child at home because of his

or her health, please inform the health

clinic as well as the Senior School

Principal’s office by telephone or email.

The nurses in the health clinic are

available to support your child’s health

and welfare while they are in school.

Please email or telephone if you wish to

discuss any health issues or concerns.

School Field/Sports Trips

Parents must sign a consent form and

health declaration before a student can

attend a field trip. Students are permitted

to take a maximum of 11 days for out-

of-country trips. A basic first aid kit is

available for teaching staff to use on

such trips and at least one member of

staff will have undertaken basic first aid

training. Parents will be contacted if

their child becomes unwell. In an

emergency, students will be transferred

to the closest health facility and parents

will be liable for any medical costs

which are incurred. Grade 12 students

are not allowed on sports or non-

curriculum related trips after April 1st

Accreditation Process

ISU is a member of the Association of

International Schools in Africa (AISA).

ISU is authorized to present the Primary

Years Programme, the Middle Years

Programme and the Diploma

programme of the International

Baccalaureate.

ISU is accredited by the Council for

International Schools (CIS) and the

Middle States Association of Colleges

and Schools in the United States (MSA).

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Senior School Code of Conduct Contract (2019-2020) As a student of the International School of Uganda, I will do my best to do the following:

General Rules:

1. I will make appropriate efforts in my classes, on my homework and perform to my individual level of ability on a

consistent basis.

2. I will be in class on time.

3. I will bring all material and equipment needed to be an effective class participant.

4. I will attend all scheduled classes while at school.

5. I will treat my fellow students, teachers and other ISU staff, in a manner that is polite, respectful and courteous.

6. I will stay on school campus from the time I arrive in the morning until dismissal at end of the school day unless I

have parental permission.

7. I will not leave the campus and return to catch the school bus.

8. I will not use, buy, sell or have in my possession any of the following: potentially dangerous implements, drugs,

alcoholic beverages, or other illegal substances while on school campus or at school-sponsored events.

9. If selected, I will participate in random testing for illegal substances.

10. I will not engage in public displays of affection.

11. I will refrain from using inappropriate language.

12. I will follow the ISU Dress Code as defined through advisory.

13. I will do my own work and not cheat or plagiarize from any source. This includes all homework, assignments and

tests.

14. I will respect the property of the school and that of others at all times. I will not steal or vandalize property.

15. I will not bully, threaten or harass any other individual. Cyber bullying and other forms of inappropriate electronic

messaging I understand as wrong.

School Campus Rules

1. I will keep my locker locked at all times.

2. I will safeguard my personal possessions while at school.

3. I will refrain from eating in classrooms unless given permission to do so.

4. I will obey the school campus supervisors.

5. I will sign out any equipment belonging to the school with the responsible party.

6. I will not leave school campus during school hours unless I have the school’s permission.

Bus Rules

1. I will obey the bus monitor and driver at all times.

2. I will not be disruptive on the bus.

3. I will not eat or drink on the bus.

4. I will not throw anything inside or outside the bus.

5. I will remain seated with seat belts fastened while the bus is in motion.

Print Full Name of Student: …………………….…….………..Signature:…….……..……….……

Print Full Name of Parent: ………….…………………………Signature:……………….……….…

Homeroom Teacher: ………… …….………….…Grade……………..Date:………..……..….…….

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ISU Student Network Responsible Use Policy

As a student at ISU I have read, understood and agree to follow the 1:1 Laptop Parent/Student

Handbook, as summarized in the ISU Network Responsible Use Policy outlined below:

a) Technical resources may only be used for properly authorized educational purposes. Any action

which may harm the equipment or software, impair the use, or show disregard for the proper

procedure is considered to be inappropriate and unacceptable.

b) Refraining from unauthorized use of software applications includes a range of activities like

installing/down-loading software & other files, bit torrents, playing games, writing viruses, hacking

for passwords.

c) Students may not access, alter, erase or add to computer material (files or software) which has not

been generated by them unless they are explicitly authorized to do so through agencies such as

Creative Commons and proper credit has been given to the original author.

d) Students may not use the computer system in a way that will compromise the integrity or the

performance of the school’s network. This includes changing of passwords and system settings.

Users may not use another person’s ID or password.

e) Students may not view, transmit or store pornographic, profane, discriminatory or defamatory

materials using the ISU network.

f) Students may not tamper with or move systems or equipment, disconnect or attach peripherals, or

tamper with network infrastructure.

g) Students at all times must use facilities & equipment such as printers, cameras, projectors or any

other computer equipment and resources in a sensible and responsible manner.

h) Any school IT equipment borrowed by students must be booked and signed for using proper

policies and procedures.

i) Students may not use the computer or other IT equipment for any illegal act.

Security: Students will be responsible for keeping secret any passwords entrusted to them. Students

have to report any breach of security (e.g. a leaked password, a virus infection) to the responsible

computer management immediately.

Copyright: Students and Staff at ISU are not allowed to use or distribute unlicensed software. This

prohibits copying of school's software resources.

The Internet: Use of the ISU network, including Internet access, falls under the regulations

contained herein. In addition, the following are inappropriate use of the Internet resource: chatting,

using copyrighted material (pictures or text), accessing & using pornographic, profane,

discriminatory or defamatory materials, hacking into any unauthorized location using the ISU

network, or changing Internet settings. Students may use Internet and e-mail only with express

permission of the teacher, IT Department, or Administration. It will only be used for school related

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Guarantees: ISU will not be responsible for any loss of data or service interruptions. ISU will not be

responsible for the loss or damage of personal technology such as laptops, phones, iPads, etc. Nor

will it be responsible for the accuracy and quality of information obtained using the ISU computing

facilities.

International School of Uganda

Student Responsible Use Signature Form

Student Name (Please Print): ________________________________________________________

Homeroom: _______________________________________

_________________________________________________ __________________________

Student Date

_________________________________________________ __________________________

Parent/Guardian Date

PARENTS, PLEASE DISCUSS THE HANDBOOK WITH YOUR STUDENT TO ENSURE

HE/SHE UNDERSTANDS THEM.

I have read and understood the “ISU Student/Parent Network Responsible Use

Policy Handbook 2018-19.” I understand the policies and expectations outlined

and I agree to use learning devices, the internet and the network in a safe

manner outlined in the handbook.

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Student Expectations

Being Prepared To Learn a. ISU students should come to school prepared to learn, including starting each school day with

their laptop in proper operating condition, with sufficient storage available for school use,

and with the battery fully charged.

b. Students should take all precautions to employ careful battery management techniques,

including letting batteries drain to almost nothing before recharging them.

c. Laptops are intended for use at school every day.

d. In addition to class work, school messages, announcements, calendars and schedules will be

accessed using the laptop computer, including through ManageBac. Students must be

responsible to bring their laptop to all classes except PE classes in the Gymnasium or sports

fields, unless specifically instructed otherwise by the teacher.

e. Student use of technology during the day should be limited to academic purposes.

f. Students should be limiting activities that use up excessive bandwidth.

g. Downloading movies, music, etc. not authorized by the teacher and for educational purposes

is not allowed.

h. Students are not to use torrent sites to download anything.

i. Students are expected to have a valid operating system as well as Microsoft Office installed

on their machines. The school will do its best to provide subject specific applications that will

be used to enhance learning wherever legally possible.

j. Students should mute the sound on their computers at all times, unless teachers approve the

use of sounds. Students should use headphones or ear buds with their computers so as not to

disturb others unless told not to by the teacher. Students are responsible for their own

headphones although some may be available for limited use from the school.

Minimum Laptop & Software Specifications 2019-20

For the 2019-20 academic year, ISU Senior School students in Grades 6-11 are required to bring any

Mac laptop to school as long as it fits within the minimum technical specifications below. If you

have any questions regarding specifications, please contact a member of the IT Department.

Processor: i5

System: 64-bit, English

Screen: 11 – 13 “Anti-Glare LED-backlit screen

RAM: 4GB

Storage: 128 GB minimum SSD

Battery: + 6hours

Students will have their laptops centrally managed while at school, meaning in addition to the

applications that come with a Mac laptop, the following will be available for Senior School students

when needed:

Up to date anti-virus

Office 2011

Adobe Design

Package (CS4 or

higher)

Firefox

Comic Life

Scratch2

Google Earth

VLC Media Player

YouTube

Downloader

Java

Flash

Google Chrome

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A Statement on Academic Honesty and Ethical Practice in the MYP and DP

Academic Integrity

Academic honesty must be seen as a set of values and skills that promote personal integrity and good

practise in teaching, learning and assessment (IB Principles to Practise). The student, parents and staff of

ISU will work together to create and maintain an environment, which supports academic integrity. ISU

takes a holistic approach to academic honesty by emphasizing the IB Learner Profile in all subject areas.

Academic Honesty is part of being “Principled” where learners strive to “act with integrity and honesty,

(Academic Honesty in the IB Educational Context)

Students are guided to think creatively, question and inquire, which should result in their own solutions to

further incorporate knowledge and understanding. IB students across the programme should learn

Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills to suit their level of understanding. These skills include: self-

management, social communication, thinking and research. Students are given opportunities to make

mistakes and learn from them, so that they are well prepared for further studies.

Definition of Malpractice

The IB defines malpractice as behaviour that results in, or may result in, the candidate or any other candidate

gaining an unfair advantage in one or more assessment components. Malpractice includes the following;

Cheating: defined as using dishonest methods to gain an advantage. Cheating occurs when a student

misrepresents that he / she has mastered the information on a piece of schoolwork, quiz or exam when in

fact it has not been mastered.

Plagiarism: this is defined as the representation of the ideas or work of another person as the candidate’s

own.

Collusion: this is defined as supporting malpractice by another candidate, as in allowing one’s work to be

copied or submitted for assessment by another. “Collaboration may be loosely defined as working

together on a common aim with shared information, which is open and cooperative behaviour and does

not result in allowing one’s work to be copied or submitted for assessment by another. Collusion occurs

when a student uses fellow learners as an unattributed source” (MYP; From Principles to Practice)

Duplication of work: this is defined as the presentation of the same work for different assessment

components and / or IB diploma requirements.

Any other behaviour that gains an unfair advantage for a candidate or that affects the results of another

candidate for example taking unauthorized material into an examination, misconduct during an

examination. (IB Principles to Practice)

Consequences of malpractice

If the academic Coordinators and SS Principal decide that a case of malpractice has been established, no

grade will be awarded in the subject concerned. Although there is the expectation that the work is redone. In

the case of a Diploma Programme candidate, the consequence is that no IB Diploma will be awarded to the

candidate. However, Diploma Programme course results will be awarded for other subjects in which no

malpractice has occurred. Consequences of malpractice are defined in the Senior School’s Academic

Honesty Policy.

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APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION

TO DRIVE TO SCHOOL 2019 - 2020

Carrying student passengers is strongly discouraged and should only be done with the prior consent of the respective parents and

Principal.

STUDENT

Name of Student: ………………………………………………..Date: ……………………………………

Date of Birth: ……………………………..… Age:..………...……....Grade: …..…………….……….

Colour/Make of Vehicle/motorcycle: ………………………………………………………………………

Licence Plate Number: …………….................................................................................................. ............

Copies of the following are attached:

__Driver’s Licence

__Vehicle Registration

__Proof of insurance coverage

I hereby apply for permission to drive to and from school. I understand that;

I am to drive carefully and sensibly at all times.

My permission to drive to and from school may be withdrawn if I am observed driving in an unsafe manner at any time.

I must abide by local driving laws (re: seat belt, cell phone)

I can only take family members to and from school in my car (any other passengers will have permission from their

parents and the Principal).

Student’s Signature:…………………………………………………………...….……………

PARENT

I confirm that my son/daughter is 18 years old or older and has a valid Ugandan Driver’s License (please attach photocopy of

licence). I further confirm that any vehicle he or she drives to school is legally registered and properly insured. I give my child

permission to drive to and from school under the conditions listed above.

Name (please PRINT): ………………………………………………………….…..…..…….…….…..…

Signed: …………………………….…………………..……Date: …………..…………………………...

PRINCIPAL

Permission is granted to the above-named student to drive to and from school for the 2018-2019 school year subject to the

conditions listed above.

Signed: ……………………………………………..Date: ……………………...……....

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SCHOOL CALENDAR 2019-2020 Date Event

August 01-08, 2019 New Teacher Orientation

August 11 or 12, 2019 Eid Tentative date

August 06- 14, 2019 Teacher & TA workdays

August 13, 2019 New Families Welcome

August 15, 2019 All students start school & Quarter 1 begins

August 29, 2019 Junior School Open House

September 5, 2019 Senior School Open House

September 16, 2019 ISU Holiday

October 4, 2019 Uganda Independence Day Celebration / End of First Quarter

October 9, 2019 Uganda Independence Day

October 7-11, 2019 October Break

October 14, 2019 Quarter 2 Begins

October 16, 2019 JS After School - Student/Parent/Teacher Conference

October 17, 2019 SS Student/Parent/Teacher Conference

October 24-26, 2019 ISSEA Volleyball and Track Tournaments

October 29, 2019 Tentative Bishop Hannington Day

November 29, 2019 ISU Holiday

November 22, 25 & 26, 2019 Exam Week for Gr. 9-11

December 13, 2019 End of First Semester and Quarter 2

December 13, 2019 Senior School Reports released

December 16, 2019- January 03, 2020 December Break

December 23, 2019 – January 02, 2020 ISU Closed

January 06-07, 2020 Professional Development for JS & SS Staff

January 08, 2020 School Reopens, Semester 2, Quarter 3 Begins

January 22, 2020 Festival of World Cultures

January 26, 2020 Liberation Day – School Closed

January 30- February 01, 2020 ISSEA Basketball, Swimming & Rugby Tournaments

February 3rd, 2020 Grade 12 Study Day

February 04-07, 2020 Week Without Walls

February 04 – 12, 2020 Grade 12 Mock IB Exams

February 13 - 14, 2020 ISU Holiday

February 16, 2020 Janani Luwum Day – School Closed

February 20 - 22, 2020 ISSEA Band, Choir, Dance, Drama, Arts Festival

February 27, 2020 JS Student/Parent/Teacher Conference

March 08, 2020 International Women’s Day – School Closed

March 12, 2020 End of Quarter 3

March 13, 2020 ISU Holiday

March 16, 2020 Quarter 4 Begins

March 23, 2020 SS Student/Parent/Teacher Conference

April 06-13, 2020 Spring Break

April 10, 2020 Good Friday – School Closed

April 13. 2020 Easter Monday – School Closed

April 16-18, 2020 ISSEA Soccer, STEM, Tennis and Golf Tournaments

May 01, 2020 Labour Day – School Closed TBD IB Diploma Exams TBD Grade 10 eAssessments May 29 – June 02, 2020 Semester Two Exams G9 – 11 TBD Graduation Rehearsal TBD Graduation Ceremony (Tentative) May 23, 2020 Eid El Fitr (Expected Date) – School Closed

June 03, 2020 Martyrs Day – School Closed

June 09, 2020 Heroes Day – School Closed

June 12, 2020 School Closes at 11:40 AM.

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ISU ADMINISTRATION STAFF 2019-2020

Head of School Mr. Simon Gillespie hos@isumail.ac.ug

Admin. Assistant to Head of School

Ms. Hadijah Nantayi hosoffice@isumail.ac.ug

Director of Admissions / Community Liaison Coordinator

Mrs Sue Farmer sfarmer@isumail.ac.ug

Director of Marketing Mrs Isabelle De Mello marketing@isumail.ac.ug

Receptionist / Registrar Ms Florence Achiro registrar@isumail.ac.ug

Senior School Principal Ms Seren Davies ssprincipal@isumail.ac.ug

Admin. Assistant to Senior School Ms Laura Kisakye sspa@isumail.ac.ug

Director of Athletics Mr. John Zahara jzahara@isumail.ac.ug

After School Activities Coordinator Ms. Sheilla Kabasiita asacoordinator@isumail.ac.ug

DP Coordinator Mr. Andres Bradshaw dpcoordinator@isumail.ac.ug

University Counsellor Dr. Kim Duffy collegecounselor@isumail.ac.ug

Dean of Students Mr. Sundiata Spencer sspencer@isumail.ac.ug

MYP Coordinator Mr Craig McVicar mypcoordinator@isumail.ac.ug

Junior School Principal Mr Dan Todd jsprincipal@isumail.ac.ug

Admin Assistant to Junior School Mrs Anis Noorani jspa@isumail.ac.ug

PYP Coordinator Mrs Ryan Hopkins Wilcox pypcoordinator@isumail.ac.ug

Librarian Ms. Trina Zuor tzuor@isumail.ac.ug

Library Assistant Ms Priscilla Nalusiba pnalusiba@isumail.ac.ug

Library Assistant/IT assistant Mr. Paul Nyonyintono pnyonyintono@isumail.ac.ug

Library Assistant Ms Elsie Mawata emawata@isumail.ac.ug

School Nurses Ms Rhoda Lokure Aminah Nakalanzi

rlokure@isumail.ac.ug anakalanzi@isumail.ac.ug

Business Manager Mr. Daniel Groves businessmgr@isumail.ac.ug

Senior Accountant Mrs Lucy Kivumbi lkivumbi@isumail.ac.ug

Accountant Receivables

Accountant Ms. Rosette Namusoke rnamusoke@isumail.ac.ug

Business Office Receptionist Ms Gift Kobusingye Namanya gnamanya@isumail.ac.ug

Operations Manager - Transport & Security

Mr Emmanuel Mugume operationsmgr@isumail.ac.ug

Head of Maintenance Mrs Stella Lwanga Sempebwa maintenance@isu.ac.ug

Human Resources Coordinator Mrs. Martha Mapetla humanresources@isumail.ac.ug

Procurement Coordinator Mr Arnold Mataze amataze@isumail.ac.ug

Print Room Assistant Ms Gladys Apolot gapolot@isumail.ac.ug

Science Technician Mr. Samuel Okhello sokhello@isumail.ac.ug

Science Technician Mr. Christopher Kamugisha ckamugisha@isumail.ac.ug

Head of ICT Mr. Rory Parkinson ictdirector@isumail.ac.ug

Network Administrator Mr. Brian Bugagga bbugagga@isumail.ac.ug

Systems Administrator Mr. Raymond Arineitwe raineitwe@isumail.ac.ug

Junior School IT Assistant Mr. Simon Ssemwogerere sssemwogerere@isumail.ac.ug

Senior School IT Assistant Mr. Hassan Ssentumbwe hssentumbwe@isumail.ac.ug

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WHO YOU CAN CONTACT

Your Class Teacher

For questions about your subject, equipment, assessment criteria and your progress.

MYP Coordinator – Mr. Craig McVicar mypcoordinator@isumail.ac.ug

For general questions about the programme.

Personal Project Coordinator – Ms. Julie Green jgreen@isumail.ac.ug

For students in Grade 10 who are working on the personal project

Action as Service Coordinator – Paul Morgan pmorgan@isumail.ac.ug

For questions about action as service.

School Counsellor – Mr. Jordi Blanco – sscounselor@isumail.ac.ug

For questions or concerns about school life, academic work or other concerns.

Senior School Principal – Ms. Seren Davies - ssprincipal@isumail.ac.ug

For questions about the school in general.

For questions about your future and transitioning to the Diploma Programme

University Counsellor – Dr Kim Duffy collegecounselor@isumail.ac.ug

DP Coordinator - Mr. Andres Bradshaw dpcoordinator@isumail.ac.ug

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SENIOR SCHOOL FACULTY2019-2020 How to contact a teacher?

Any parent wishing to contact a member of staff, or the Senior School Principal can either

write an email to the staff member’s ISU email address or contact the Senior School

Administrative Assistant, Ms. Laura Kisakye (sspa@isumail.ac.ug) and leave their name and

phone number so that the teacher may return the call as soon as possible.

Name Subject Email Mr. Jeremy Hoover MYP Individuals and Societies/ DP History/

Standard Essay Coordinator jhoover@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Sam Waiswa MYP Individuals and Societies/ DP Business/ DP Economics

swaiswa@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. David Norris MYP Individuals and Societies/DP Geography

dnorris@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Stephen Olanya MYP Humanities solanya@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Craig McVicar MYP Individuals and Societies/ English/ DP Geography/ MYP Coordinator

mypcoordinator@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Amy Harbaugh MYP/DP Mathematics aharbaugh@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Julie Green MYP/DP Mathematics/ Personal Project Coordinator

jgreen@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Patrick Kearnan MYP/DP Mathematics/ Subject Area Leader - Mathematics

pkearnan@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Kelly Arndt MYP Language and Literature/ DP English A/ Subject Area Leader - Languages & Literature

kardnt@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Richard Pettypiece MYP English Language rpettypiece@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Gun-Marie Larsson English as an Additional Language (EAL) glarson@isumail.ac.ug

Mrs Elizabeth Onayemi MYP/DP English Language and Literature eonayemi@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Sundiata Spencer MYP/DP English Language and Literature/ Dean of Students

sspencer@isumail.ac.ug

Dr. Kimberly Duffy Subject Area Leader- Science/ MYP Science/ DP Biology/ Collage Counsellor

collegecounselor@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Myfanwy Davies MYP Science/ DP Chemistry/ CAS Coordinator

mydavies@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Paul Morgan MYP Science/ DP Biology/ Service as Action Coordinator

pmorgan@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Sally Wittrick MYP Mathematics/MYP Science swittrick@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Andres Bradshaw MYP Science/ DP Physics/ DP Coordinator

dpcoordinator@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Frank Ochieng MYP/DP Design fochieng@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Todd Schumacher MYP Design tschumacher@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Michele Rohyans MYP/DP Drama mrohyans@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Rita Sabiiti Subject Area Leader- Arts/ MYP/DP Music rsabiiti@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Pascal Bogaert MYP/DP Visual Art pbogaert@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Paul Goegebeur Subject Area Leader - Language Acquisition/ MYP/DP French

pgoegebeur@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Molly Fox MYP/DP French mfox@isumail.ac.ug

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School Contact Details

Mailing Address:

P.O.BOX 4200, Kampala

Physical Address:

Plot 272/3, Lubowa, Entebbe Road

Kampala, Uganda

Phone: (+256) 414 200378/9/4

Fax: (+256) 414200303

Email: admin@isumail.ac.ug

Internet: http://www.isu.ac.ug

Mr. Pascal Mbuyi MYP French pmbuyi@isumail.ac.ug

Mrs. Corinne Ingels MYP/DP Spanish/ French cingels@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Juan Carlo del Pozo MYP/DP Spanish jpozo@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Neil Raphael

Learning Support Coordinator nraphael@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Kelli Hardcastle Learning Support/DP Mathematics khardcastle@isumail.ac.ug

Mrs. Lindsay Hoover Learning Support lhoover@isumail.ac.ug Mr. John Zahara Subject Area Leader – Physical Health

Education/ Director of Athletics/ MYP Physical and Health Education

ad@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Justin Cresser MYP Physical and Health Education jcresser@isumail.ac.ug

Mr. Jordi Blanco Senior School Counsellor sscounselor@isumail.ac.ug

Teaching Assistants Ms. Rose Ndagire Learning Support Teaching Assistant rndagire@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Sylvia Nsobya Learning Support Teaching Assistant snsobya@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Lydia Kitala Learning Support Teaching Assistant lkitala@isumail.ac.ug

Ms. Lilian Uwasse Arts Department Assistant luwasse@isumail.ac.ug