Ras Beirut Middle School Student / Parent Handbook
Table of Contents
Ras Beirut Middle School Student / Parent Handbook
I. Guiding Statements
Vision
MISSION
شعار الإنترناشونال كولدج IC MOTTO / Devise de l’IC
II. School Calendar
III. Cedar Song
IV. Academic Program
Overview
Program of Studies
Subjects
Bell Schedule
Courses
Reinforcement Sessions and Learning Support
V. Academic Policies and Procedures
Academic Promotion / Course Coefficients
Lebanese Program (All levels)
College Preparatory Program (CPP)
Frrench Program (DNB)
Honor List
Make up Exams
End Of the Year Results and Makeup Exams
Academic Probation
Retention/Withdrawal
Homework Expectations
Private Tutoring
Awards
Science, Math and Technology Fair Awards and the Science Whiz Competition Award
Elias & Suad Hanna Science Award
Wadih Chbat Arabic Award
Citizenship Award
VI. Behavior Management Policies and Procedures
Rationale
Introduction
Aims
Principles
Rights & Responsibilities
Student’s Rights & Responsibilities
Students enjoy the right to
Students are expected to
Teachers’ Rights & Responsibilities
Teachers enjoy the rights to
Teachers are expected to
Parent’s Rights & Responsibilities
Parents enjoy the rights to
Parents are expected to
Behavior Expectations
IC Core Values
EMPATHY
RESPONSIBILITY
INTEGRITY
RESPECT
Harassment and Bullying
Absences, Illness and Clinical Appointments
Tardiness
Classroom Behavior
Evidence of a good classroom conduct
Behavior in school or at school sponsored events
Behavior on School Trips
Cheating and Plagiarism / Malpractice
Procedures During Tests and Exams
Cell Phone Expectations
Security and Safety Rules
Dress Code
Responsible Digital Citizenship
AUPT – Acceptable Use Policy in Technology
Termination or prohibition of user access
Rules of Conduct
In light of the above, I commit to the following
BYOD – Bring your Own Device Policy
Use of Photos and Videos of Students in School Publications
Use of IC’s name In the Media
Cyberbullying
Environmental Policy
VII. Levels of Infractions and Disciplinary Consequences
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Severe or Dangerous Incident
VIII. Disciplinary Probation
IX. Student Services
Student Support Team
A. Counseling Department
Overview of Counseling services
Procedures
Referrals
Inside Referrals
Outside Referrals
Confidentiality
Child Protection Policy
B. Learning Support Department
Overview of the Learning Support Services
l. Vision
ll. Mission
lll. Procedures
Interventions
Advisory Program
Student General Services
The Civic Commitment and Service-Learning program
1- Description and Objectives
2- Program Expectations
The Activities Program
Library Media Center
Borrowing Materials
Computers
Library Check-Out Procedure for Students Leaving IC
Lockers
Cafeteria
l. Security and Safety Rules
Maintaining a safe and secure environment
Transportation: School Bus Safety Rules
Health Services
Tuition Assistance
Celebrations
Gifts
Items Left at Home
Change of Address
School Fees
Refunds
Lost And Found Policy
Money at School
X. School Policies
INTEGRITY
A commitment to truthful words and actions
A commitment to academic honesty and integrity
RESPONSIBILITY
RESPECT
