Elementary School

Parent/Student Handbook
 Korea International School
2006-07 School Year
TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Message from the Founder

A Message from the Director
A Message from the Elementary School Principal
KIS Mission Statement
School Calendar
School Day
School Rules
A Typical Classroom
The Elementary School Library
Elementary School Graduation
Attendance
Making up Missed Work
Tardies (Late Arrivals)
Closed Campus
Procedures for Early Departure
School Nurse
Physical Examination and Medical History Requirements
Required Immunizations
Tuberculosis Testing Requirements
Student Need for Medication
Emergency Information
Exclusion from School
School Lunch
Inclement Weather
Fire Drills
Visitor Policy
Lost and Found
Extra-Curricular Activities
Student Identification Card
Textbooks, Library, and School-Owned Materials/Property
Student Attire and Personal Grooming
Student Behavior Expectations
Bullying
Homework Policy
Academic Honesty Policy
English-Only Policy
Computer Use Policy
Cellular Phone Policy
Excused from P.E.
Collecting Students
Classroom Awards
Seasonal Parties
Birthday Parties
Field Trips
Field Trip Chaperone Guidelines
Parent-Teacher Organization
Communication with Parents
Parent-Educator Partnerships
Teacher Gifts
Student-led Conferences
Factors that Determine Grades
Kindergarten Curriculum and Grading
Elementary Curriculum and Grading (Grades 1-2)
Elementary Curriculum and Grading (Grades 3-5)
Academic Probation
Academic Retention
Grade Level Acceleration
Classroom Placement
Student Classroom Transfer Requests
Process for Parent Concerns
Withdrawal from KIS Policy
Letters of Recommendation: Boarding Schools
Official Transcript Requests
Elevator Use
 A Message from the Founder

Dear members and friends of the KIS community,

Welcome to Korea International School’s website. KIS is a young school, with dynamic
students and staff, not to mention incredible facilities. Our focus is on preparing global
leaders for the 21st century: well-rounded individuals who can share their knowledge and
skills in collaboration with others to help make this world a better place.

KIS’ rapid growth has proven that we are headed in the right direction. Nestled in the green
hills just to the south of Seoul, our new campus and its facilities truly are breathtaking. The
Pangyo campus will allow us to provide not for only students’ academic needs, but also for
their needs in the areas of sports, art, music and drama.

KIS is a K-12 college preparatory international school with high academic standards. We
have been selecting our new teaching staff with the utmost care during our expansion. Our
admissions standards for new students have been tightening every year as well. I am sure
that KIS can provide the necessary tools that will be required for our students’ success in
the future.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Soon Il Chung

Founder
 A Message from the Director

Dear parents and students,

"Welcome to Korea International School! From our opening day in August of 2000, we
have been guided by the vision of being one of the premier international schools in Asia
and every day since then we have worked hard to bring that vision closer to reality."

We are reaching this goal in a variety of ways. First, we seek to hire and retain qualified,
effective teachers and administrators who are committed to helping young people reach
high academic standards. We then couple our teaching staff with a Western-based
curriculum designed to prepare students for acceptance into top-tier colleges and
universities worldwide where English is the medium of instruction. We maintain a school
climate that is conducive to learning and provide an array of after school activities and
athletics that help our students reach important, life-long learning goals. And, we are able
to package this entire educational experience in an exceptional facility that fully supports
and enhances the rigorous academic, arts, and athletics programs that we have established
for our students.

KIS is all this and more. We hold dear our mission of creating an environment that inspires
students with a passion for learning, cultivates competence, and creates self-assurance,
initiative and creativity. It is indeed a privilege to serve as the Director of KIS and I
welcome every opportunity to partner with students, teachers, principals, parents, and the
community in order to achieve our vision of excellence in all facets of the educational
process.

Sincerely,

Ann T. Clapper, Ed.D.

Director
 A Message from the Elementary Principal

Dear KIS parents and members of the community,

The quality of the elementary school experience is vital to the success of each child as they
move up to the middle and high school levels. Students need to enter middle school with
solid learning skills enabling them to explore and master more difficult and challenging
content.

At Korea International School, instruction at the elementary level is focused on developing

and assuring that students:
1 Are proficient in reading, writing, speaking and listening;
2 Are fluent in the use of numbers and number relationships to solve problems;
3 Are knowledgeable and proficient in the use of technology;
4 Exhibit the skills and attitudes necessary for appropriate social interaction;
5 Acquire and apply skills in higher level thinking and problem-solving; and
6 Begin viewing themselves as citizens of a global community.

We employ a staff of dedicated professionals at KIS who have a clear focus on teaching the
essential skills and knowledge that are important for student success. Individual, small
group and whole group instruction are key instructional methods employed to help every
student attain mastery of learning objectives. Improving instruction also involves
teaching staff in ongoing training and professional development.

Our expectations and the defined outcomes for students remain constant at KIS. How we
plan and organize our school to maximize student learning is accomplished in a variety of
ways:
1 Through shared-decision making processes involving administration and
instructional staff;
2 By involving parents in planning and problem-solving processes;
3 By gathering and utilizing the very best information we have about our students as
learners; and by
4 Utilizing current educational research to improve instruction at KIS.

A high level of parental involvement is one of the characteristics of a “great” school. I am

committed to maximizing parental support and involvement by reaching out to parents to
better understand their needs and desires regarding their child’s educational experience at
KIS.

It is my pledge to ensure that all students, parents and staff feel valued, important and
involved in the learning community we call KIS.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mike Fowler

Elementary School Principal
KIS Mission Statement

The mission of Korea International School is to inspire students with a passion for learning
and cultivate the competence, self-assurance, initiative, and creativity necessary for success
in the global community.

School Calendar

The school calendar is distributed to all parents at the beginning of the school year. Extra
copies are available in the principal’s office. Please note holidays, early dismissal days,
and other special events. The school year consists of two semesters, totaling 180 school
days. Each semester is divided into two grading periods, or quarters, of approximately nine
weeks each.

School Day

The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. for all grades. Unless otherwise noted on the school
calendar, students are dismissed from school at 2:45 p.m. School busses leave campus at
2:55 p.m.

Elementary lunch begins at 11:30 p.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m. Student lunch times during
this period are scheduled by grade.

A word to parents who drive their students to school: Please make every effort to arrive on
time. On time arrival sets a positive learning tone for the rest of the school day. Equally
important, please arrive on time to pick up your student at end of the school
day. Immediately following your student’s dismissal from school, teachers have daily
responsibilities to grade assignments, record grades, participate in faculty meetings, meet
with parents, and prepare for subsequent days' lessons.

School Rules

The following three school rules govern students at all times:

z Be responsible
z Be respectful
z Be safe

Classroom teachers may also have their own specific routines and expectations in the
classroom.

A Typical Classroom

Teaching styles and delivery of instruction of course will vary depending upon the
preferences of the teacher and the needs of the students. There is, however, a distinctive
attribute of all classrooms, and that is a strong emphasis on establishing an atmosphere that
reflects freedom and responsibility. The following statements are designed to create an
overview of what you might see in a typical classroom:

z Small groups of children working together.

z Various activities proceeding simultaneously.
z A student working individually, assuming responsibility for task completion,
and evaluating his/her own progress.
z Teacher being used as a resource for ideas and feedback.
z Students making decisions regarding the use of time
z Children expressing their feelings, as well as ideas.
z Students collaborating and working together.
z Children sitting on the floor.
z Students discussing mutual concerns and group projects.
z Same-grade and cross-grade students working together.
z Students writing/authoring their own books.
z Parents working with students individually and in small groups.

The Elementary Library

Students in kindergarten through 5th grade visit the library once a week. While in the
library, students hear stories, engage in lessons, and have the opportunity to checkout
materials. Teachers are also able to sign up for additional library time so that students can
utilize the variety of available resources in completing classroom projects. The library is
also open for students before school, during lunch, and after school. Library hours are
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Elementary Graduation

Students in fifth grade participate in a graduation ceremony at the end of the school year.
The teachers and administration plan the graduation ceremony, while the parents may plan
an on-site reception if they wish. Cost for the reception is the parents’ responsibility,
while all costs associated with the ceremony, including graduation diplomas, flowers,
banners, and so on, lie with the school. Students do not wear or purchase graduation
gowns or caps and instead wear nice clothing during the ceremony.

Attendance

KIS' expectation is that all students will attend school each day of the school calendar
year. We further fully expect students who attend school each day to participate fully in
each day’s activities.

KIS recognizes need for absence in case of illness or family emergency. However, all
absences remain unexcused until the elementary principal’s office receives an acceptable
explanation from the parent. Parent should call the principal’s secretary to report
student’s absence on the morning of the absence, or as soon as is reasonably possible.

Student is permitted a maximum of ten (10) absences per semester. Extenuating

circumstances surrounding excessive absences may be reviewed by school administration.

Students diagnosed with communicable diseases must remain out of school until they have
fully recovered. Full recovery will be determined by a physician. Should student’s
illness last five or more consecutive days, a physician’s certificate will be required for
re-admission to school.

In case of accident or sudden illness during the school day, the school nurse will make
every reasonable effort to contact parents. Please be certain the Administrative Office is
informed of your most current contact information (e.g. home, business, and emergency
telephone numbers).

Upon student's return to school following absence, student must bring a note of explanation
written and signed by the parent. The note should be presented to the elementary
principal’s office.

When emergencies must take students away from school for a longer period of time,
teachers should be notified of the absence on the “Extended Absence Form” form available
in the elementary principal’s office.

Making up Missed Work

Given the importance of your child attending classes and given the demands of their
classroom duties, the administration does not obligate our faculty to prepare advanced
assignments and/or lessons. Once your child does return to school after an excused
absence, she/he is given one day for each day absent to make up missed work and
assignments. Work missed and not made up will negatively impact student learning and
grading so students are encouraged to make every effort to work with their teachers to
make up missing assignments and lessons.

Tardies (Late Arrivals)

School starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. We closely monitor all absences and
tardies at KIS. Please note the following important information:

z All absences will be considered unexcused unless we receive notification from the
parent. It is essential that the parent call the elementary office to report an absence.
z Except for late bus arrival, any student arriving to school after 8:05 a.m. is
considered tardy and must check in at the school office. Arrival after 10:15 a.m.
is considered a morning absence.
z Dismissal for any reason other than participation in an official school activity prior
to 1:45 p.m. is considered an afternoon absence.

Learning time is precious at Korea International School. We encourage every student to

attend school on a regular basis, arrive on time ready to learn, and remain in class until
dismissal time. Five tardies count as one unexpected absence. Multiple tardies will result
in disciplinary action.

Closed Campus

“Closed campus” means students must remain on campus during the entire school day,
including during after school activities.
Procedures for Early Departure
To maintain a safe and secure environment, elementary students at KIS may not leave
school grounds during the school day without a parent or guardian picking them up from
the elementary office.

Parents or guardians who need to have a student leave campus during the school day must
send written permission with the child to the teacher. The teacher will then dismiss the
student at the appropriate time and send him/her to the elementary office where the parent
will be waiting.

School Nurse

KIS offers the services of a full-time resident nurse. Students who are injured or become
ill will be accompanied or directed to the school nurse. The nurse is also available to
respond to health-related questions. Should the need arise for health-related care external
to KIS, the school is located near Daejin Medical Center, Seoul National University
Bundang Hospital, and several clinics.

Physical Examination and Medical History Requirements

All newly enrolled students are required to have a physical examination and medical
history taken, with results on file in the administrative office prior to student’s first day of
enrollment. Physical examination must be repeated every two years, and as with the
original examination, results, signed and dated by the attending physician, must be on file
in the nurse’s office. New student’s medical examination must have taken place within six
months or student’s first enrollment day at KIS. Medical history will be provided directly
by parent using KIS’s standard Medical History Form.

Required Immunizations

Prior to the first day of enrollment at KIS, students must be fully immunized against the
following: diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and
any immunizations required by law.

Tuberculosis Testing Requirements

In addition to the immunizations above, a TB test (Mantoux or PPD) is required of each

student prior to the first day of enrollment. If the TB test is positive, certification by a
physician of a negative chest x-ray is required.

Student Need for Medication

Students may not self-medicate while on school property. Administration of any

medication to any student, whether medication be over-the-counter or prescription, requires
written permission from parent. Medications will be administered only under the
following conditions:

z Parents must furnish a written statement from the physician regarding any
prescription medication to be administered. Physician’s written statement must
include prescribed dosage and administration time.
z Parent must provide written inventory as to amount and type of medication
(prescription or non-prescription). Note must include expressed permission in
writing to administer said medication.
z Only the school nurse or another person designated by the principal is permitted to
administer medication.

Emergency Information

KIS requires current emergency medical and contact information for every student. KIS
maintains an Emergency Medical Card on file for this purpose. Required up-to-date
information includes name and contact telephone numbers (home and workplace) of both
parents and telephone numbers (home and workplace) of two persons responsible for their
student when neither parent can be reached.

Exclusion from School

A student who is diagnosed to have a communicable or contagious disease should be kept

at home until fully recovered. A doctor's certificate is needed in order to return to school.
Students should stay home if they exhibit any of the following symptoms:

z Fever of over 100.4°F (38°C)

 z Diarrhea (more than one abnormally loose stool)
z Severe coughing causing "croupy" sounds
z Severe wheezing or respiratory distress
z Yellowish tint to the skin or eyes (jaundice)
z Tearing, irritation, and redness of eyelid lining
z Unusual spots or rashes of unknown origin
z Infected areas of skin with yellow crusty areas
z Severe headache, stomachache, and/or vomiting
z Unusual behavior (crankiness, listlessness, crying more than usual, obvious general
discomfort)

School Lunch

Hot lunch is served daily. Each month's lunch menu is sent home with the students prior to
the start of each month and is posted daily in the cafeteria.

Lunch cards may be purchased in the cafeteria immediately prior to the beginning of the
school day and of course, during lunch time. Cost for kindergarten through 2nd graders is
3,200 KRW per lunch. Cost for 3rd through fifth grade is 3,700 KRW per lunch.
Students may also bring sack lunches from home.

Inclement Weather

A school day may be cancelled in the event of extraordinary environmental conditions,

such as rain, snow, and yellow dust. Such events rarely occur, but should they occur, the
school will make every reasonable effort to contact parents by 6:30 a.m. that morning.
Radio announcements will also be made.

Fire Drills

Directions for fire evacuation are posted in each classroom. Teachers will guide students
quickly and quietly to assigned exits. Several fire drills will be conducted throughout the
school year.

Visitor Policy

Parents and adult community members only may visit the school. KIS’ students’
school-age friends who are not KIS students may not visit school at any time during the
school day. Parents and adult community members who wish to visit for any reason must
contact the elementary principal prior to arrival. Visitors, upon arrival at school, must
check in at the security office at the front entrance and obtain a Visitor Pass. The pass
must be displayed at all times and returned to the security office upon departure.

Lost and Found

KIS is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Students are not advised to bring
non-school related items to school, such as electronic games, cameras, and so on, as often
they are misplaced by the students. Lost items are placed in a container located near the
principal’s office. Expensive or fragile items such as eyeglasses or watches are turned in
and held in the elementary principal’ office. When expensive items such as wallets,
pocketbooks or special identification cards are lost or stolen, the student should notify the
teacher immediately, who in turn, notifies the principal’s office. All unclaimed items are
donated to charity at the end of each quarter.

Extra-Curricular Activities

KIS offers a variety of extra-curricular activities to students in grades K-5 throughout the
school year. Extra-curricular activities vary depending on teacher strengths, interests,
availability and other factors. Sign-up forms are generally distributed the beginning of
each semester. After school bussing is not provided for elementary students, so parents
are requested to pick up their child on time. Class fees vary by class and are indicated on
the sign-up sheet.

All elementary students who are not enrolled in after-school activities are expected to leave
campus when school is dismissed at 2:45 p.m. They are not permitted to remain on campus
unsupervised while waiting for the dismissal of older siblings.

Student Identification Card

Within the first three weeks of school, the admissions office will issue all new students a
picture identification card. The card is required to check out library materials. Student
shall immediately report loss or theft of the card to the admissions office. The card can be
replaced at a cost of 10,000 KRW.

Textbooks, Library, and School-Owned Materials/Property

Throughout the year, students will be variously assigned and have access to materials and
property belonging to the school. The student remains personally responsible for the
careful and respectful handling and timely returning of the materials. Normal wear and
tear is expected. Student will be held fully accountable for misuse and abuse.

Student Attire and Personal Grooming

KIS fully expects students to exercise common sense in making grooming choices and in
deciding what to wear to school. Examples of irresponsible choices include, but are not
limited to:
z clothing with holes
z see-through clothes
z spaghetti-strap dresses
z cut-away or revealing shirts or blouses
z exaggerated hair styles or coloring
z exaggerated body piercing or ornamentation
z short skirts or dresses
z hip hop-style clothing
z shirts or blouses with writing and/or graphics deemed in poor taste
z items that present a safety hazard to self and others (e.g. roller shoes).
Students whose clothing and/or personal grooming choices are determined by
administration to be in poor taste may be summarily and immediately sent home.

Student Behavior Expectations

KIS is committed to a school environment where students learn and teachers can teach
without disturbance. Students must respect:
z school standards for academic and social conduct.
z faculty and administration and their authority to teach and discipline.
z classmates and their right to learn and be free from harassment.
z cultural diversity and reasonable values stemming from each individual’s cultural
heritage.

Students at all times are expected to exercise self-discipline. Exhibiting expected

behaviors in the presence of teachers and administrators but not elsewhere does not rise to
an acceptable level of student behavior.

Disciplinary Actions

Warning: In the case of minor offense, teacher will verbally reprimand student.
Teacher, at teacher’s discretion, may fill-out a Discipline Referral Form and submit
to the principal. Consequences for minor offenses include, but are not necessarily
limited to, temporary removal from class, privileges withdrawal, or an assignment
whose purpose is to end misbehavior.

Detention: Teacher may detain student during lunch or after school in the case of
repeated minor offenses or a major offense. Should student exhibit a pattern of
missed or incomplete homework, teacher may require lunchtime and/or after school
detention. Parents are required to make special transportation arrangements when
after school detention causes student to miss scheduled transportation.

Suspension: In the case on major offenses and, at principal’s sole discretion

should an offense be deemed extraordinary, student will be suspended from school
for a time period determined by the principal.

z In-School Suspension: Student will be separated from peers and

instruction for a time designated by the principal. Individual teachers
may, at individual teacher’s sole discretion, permit student to make up
assignments, quizzes and/or tests that occurred during suspension.

z Home Suspension: In case of egregious or repeated major offenses,

student will receive home suspension. During the entire designated
period, student will be obliged by KIS to remain home under parent
supervision. Student will forfeit all credit for class work, projects,
assignments, quizzes, and tests missed during the home suspension period.

Expulsion: Students not deemed fit for continued enrollment by reason of

extraordinary misbehavior, including a single misbehavior episode, will at sole
 discretion of principal/administration become subject to immediate expulsion from
school. Expelled students will not be considered for readmission.

The following are examples of offenses for which students will be held accountable.
Emphasis is on “examples.” Discipline to correct misbehavior will be measured in
a manner determined solely by the teacher and/or principal. Depending on
individual circumstances, consequence for offensive behavior range from warning
to expulsion.

Minor Offenses:

z Disturbing or disrupting class

z Running in hallways
z Gum chewing

Major Offenses:

z Repeated minor offenses

z Refusal to speak English
z Disrespect/disobedience to teacher
z Skipping or cutting class
z Lying to school personnel
z Swearing or abusive language
z Damage to school property
z Bullying or fighting
z Harassment of any form
z Stealing or extortion
z Possessing contraband (including, but not limited to tobacco, alcohol, drugs,
weapons, fireworks, inappropriate printed materials)

Bullying

“Bullying is defined as intentional, repeated hurtful acts, words, or other behavior

committed against another student. It is hurting or threatening to hurt another person,
excluding others by leaving them out of a group of friends, or spreading gossip or rumors
about another student. Teasing, saying mean things, and name calling are also forms of
bullying. A respectful and tolerant school is one in which students include others in play,
build each other up with words and actions, and listen to each other to understand
differences.”

Here are some examples of physical, emotional or social bullying, in three escalating
levels.
Level 1

z Making threatening gestures.

z Teasing publicly about clothes, looks, and so on.
z Holding nose or other insulting gestures.
z Ignoring someone and excluding them from a group with the intent to cause sadness.
 Level 2

z Verbal abuse and swearing.

z Threatening physical harm.
z Defacing school work or other personal property.
z Harassing phone calls, e-mails, or text messages.
z Insulting size, intelligence, athletic ability, race, color, religion, ethnicity, and so
on.
z Posting slander in public places such as writing derogatory comments about
someone in the school bathroom.
z Playing mean tricks to embarrass someone.

Level 3

z Making graphic threats verbally or through e-mail or text messaging.

z Physical harm, such as hitting, kicking, pinching, and/or other acts to inflict pain
or intimidation.
z Practicing extortion such as taking lunch money.
z Destroying personal property.
z Harassing — or writing graffiti — with bias against race, color, ethnicity, and so
on.
z Enforcing total group exclusion against someone by threatening others if they
don't comply.

Consequences of Bullying
Bullying is not tolerated in any form at Korea International School. If students are
caught bullying, the following consequences apply:

z First Offense: Student reviews bullying policy with classroom teacher.

Teacher completes a Discipline Referral Form and adds to student file in the
principal’s office.

z Second Offense: Student reviews bullying policy with elementary principal.

Student calls parents at home to explain their poor choices/behavior. Principal
completes a Discipline Referral Form and adds to student’s file.

z Third Offense: Principal calls parents at home to explain student’s poor

choices/behavior. Principal completes a Discipline Referral Form and adds to
student’s file. A meeting is scheduled with the teacher, parents, student, and
principal.

Homework Policy

Homework is assigned to help students develop study skills and achieve academic
competency. Parents have responsibility to monitor and no more than reasonably assist
their student. All assignments submitted must be student’s own work. The Cardinal Rule
for helping students with homework is “Never work harder than your child!”
Teacher Responsibilities:

z Design homework assignments that prepare students for new content (e.g. collect
leaves for an upcoming unit on the four seasons) or practice skills they have learned
in class.
z Explain homework assignments so that students understand what is expected of
them.
z Post or record homework assignments so that the students know the expectations.
z Monitor the completion of homework assignments.
z Provide feedback on homework, when appropriate.
z Communicate with parents when homework is not completed on a regular basis.

Student Responsibilities:

z Ask questions if the homework assignment is not clear.

z Write down homework assignments in a homework diary or notebook, as necessary.
z Complete all homework assignments independently to the best of his or her ability,
with minimal assistance from parents or tutors.
z Do not copy assignments from friends or allow others to copy from you.
z Complete homework assignments according to the same neatness standards as
expected in class.
z Complete and return homework in a timely manner as requested by the teacher.
z Work with the teacher in advance if known circumstances prevent the student from
completing the homework on time.

Parent Responsibilities:

z Create a study area at home for the student to do homework and provide the
necessary supplies.
z Establish specific times and routines for homework.
z Assist the student only if he or she wants help or has specific questions.
z If assistance is needed, help the student arrive at the answer on his or her own rather
than provide the answer.
z Do not correct homework or focus on what the student does wrong; allow the
student to get help in those areas from the teacher.
z Stop working with the student if he or she expresses anger or frustration.
z Communicate with the teacher if the student is consistently unable to complete his
or her homework assignments.

Homework Guidelines:

Although homework is not assigned on weekends and during school holidays,

occasionally students may need to work on long-term projects or finish assignments not
completed during the week due to absences or other factors.

The following chart provides guidelines for the average amount of homework students
can expect throughout the week. The amounts indicated apply to a “typical” grade
 level student; in other words, some students may require more time to complete the
assignments, while others may require less. [Students in grades 2-5 attend Korean
language class twice per week.]

Grade Level Average Number of Minutes Per Day

Grade K 10-15 minutes
Grade 1 15-20 minutes
Grade 2 20-30 minutes, including Korean language assignments
Grade 3 30-40 minutes, including Korean language assignments
Grade 4 40-50 minutes, including Korean language assignments
Grade 5 50-60 minutes, including Korean language assignments

Tutors: Occasionally parents may use the services of tutors to help support their child
with homework and/or classroom assignments. We recommend that tutors follow the
Korea International School curriculum rather than overwhelming the students with content
and curriculum from other countries and/or sources. Tutoring will be the most helpful
when it is focused and helps the students achieve the standards and benchmarks set by the
school. Please contact the school’s principal or curriculum director for further details.

Our Beliefs: Homework is an important part of the educational process; however, we

believe that homework is not necessarily the most important thing students should be doing
after school. Just as teachers need a break from teaching and parents need a break from
parenting, students also need a break from learning. Our hope is that students are
encouraged to pursue other interests and are allowed to play, socialize with their friends,
and just be kids!

Academic Honesty Policy

When student engage in academic work in the company of others, there are acceptable and
unacceptable behaviors.

Acceptable behaviors

z Students working together to complete a common task (e.g. group project)

z Receiving help from a parent, friend, or tutor as long as product is the student’s
own
work
z Use of sources that are properly cited

Unacceptable behaviors

z Copying someone’s work and presenting it as one’s own

z Copying published materials without citation and proper acknowledgment of
the original author
z Permitting others to copy one’s own work
z Use of unauthorized notes, guides or electronic devices during a test or quiz
 Consequences for Unacceptable Behaviors

First Offense:

z Both student who is copying and student permitting work to be copied will
receive a
zero for the assignment, test, quiz, or project.
z Student using unauthorized notes, guides or materials during an evaluative
exercise will receive a grade of zero for that exercise.
z Teacher will formally inform parents of student’s academic dishonesty.

Second Offense:

z Both student who is copying and student permitting work to be copied will
receive a
zero for the assignment, test, quiz, or project.
z Student using unauthorized notes, guides or materials during an evaluative
exercise will receive a grade of zero for that exercise.
z Offenders will be reported to the principal.
z Principal will review academic honesty policy with student.

Third Offense:

z Both student who is copying and student permitting work to be copied will
receive a
zero for the assignment, test, quiz, or project.
z Student using unauthorized notes, guides or materials during an evaluative
exercise will receive a grade of zero for that exercise.
z Conference with student, reporting teacher, parent, and principal will be held.
z Student will become ineligible for academic awards/honors in that subject at the
end of
the school year.
z Student will receive a grade of “F” in subject where 3rd offense has occurred.

English-only Policy

KIS’ pledge to parents is to fully prepare KIS students for fluency in English and ultimately
successful study in colleges/universities wherein English is the medium of instruction.
Further, and no less significant, in a school where English is the common language spoken
by all, KIS deems it inconsiderate and disrespectful to speak a language not understood by
others. All students in grades K-5 are expected to use English during the school day. Of
course, exceptions are made for students in grades K-2 whose English-speaking abilities are
limited and struggle with even basic modes of communication. Students in grades 3-5 are
expected to use English at all times.

Consequences for repeated offences

In rare instances where students consistently disregard the English-only policy when they
are clearly able to communicate in English, the following consequences may be applied.

z Level 1: Student reviews English-only policy with classroom teacher.

Teacher documents meeting and encourages student to speak English at all
times.

z Level 2: Student reviews English-only policy with elementary principal.

Principal documents meeting and encourages student to speak English at all
times.

z Level 3: Student reviews English-only policy with teacher and elementary

principal. Principal documents meeting and the student writes a letter to the
parents informing them of the infraction.

z Level 4: A meeting is called with the teacher, principal, student, and parents to
review the English-only policy and come up with strategies to help the student
remember to consistently use English at school.

Computer Use Policy

Computers are one of many tools at KIS that can greatly facilitate learning. Students are
given many opportunities to use computers and are encouraged to utilize technology for
assignments, reports, projects, or any other school related endeavors. However, students are
expected to show respect, responsibility, and safety when using computers at KIS.

The following policies apply to every KIS computer and computer technology user:
z School computers and related technology are to be used only for school and
education-related purposes.
z Computer software copyrights and licensing agreements must be honored.
z Students must not degrade the performance capacity of any computer or
computer related technology.
z All documents must be stored only in the user’s assigned folder.
z Students are not permitted to access any file or folder not belonging to him/her.
z Gum, candy, food, and drink are not allowed in the computer laboratory or
when students use a computer anywhere in the school.
z Students may not download any file from the Internet without formal permission
from the teacher.
z Students must not load any program onto a school computer without explicit
permission from the teacher.
z Students must not alter desktop settings.
z Students must not make any changes to the computer’s interface or operating
system.

Students will be obliged to respect any additional computer and computer related-use
regulation set forth by the teacher.
Cellular Phone Policy

No cellular phones may be used in the school building unless a teacher gives special
permission.

Students must turn off and lock their phones in their locker before the start of the school
day at 8:00 a.m. and may not take out their phones until they exit the school building at
2:45 p.m.

Consequences:

z First offense: The cell phone is taken away. The classroom teacher keeps the
phone for the day. The student may pick the phone up after school.

z Second offense: The classroom teacher will keep the phone for one night. The
student will receive the phone at the end of the following school day. The parents
are called.

z Third offense: The classroom teacher will keep the phone for one week. The
parents are called.

Excused from P.E.

Students in our K-5 Physical Education and Health program will participate in a variety of
activities that will improve their basic sports skills and enhance their knowledge of fitness,
sports, and healthy lifestyles. The goal in these classes is to develop team skills,
sportsmanship, leadership skills, as well as increasing their level of fitness and motor skills.

We expect students who attend school to participate in the day’s physical education activity.
If, however, students are too ill to participate they must present to the teacher a signed note
from the parents or from a physician.

Although K-5 students do not have a P.E. uniform, please ensure that your child wears
proper comfortable clothing and rubber-soled running shoes on P.E. days. [Please note
that black-soled shoes leave marks on the gym floor and therefore are not an acceptable
option.]

Collecting Students

It is the parents’ responsibility to see that their children are collected at 2:45 pm if they do
not go home on a KIS school bus. The school does not provide after-school child care.
Instructing children to play on the playground or go to the library until a parent or driver
arrives is not an option, as there is not adequate supervision in either location. The school
urges all parents to comply with the time frame in consideration of the students’ safety and
well being.
Classroom Awards

Classroom teachers hold award ceremonies in their classrooms at the end of the school year
to reward different aspects of the curriculum, class routines, grade level expectations,
behaviors, and so on. [Please note: It is school policy not to give Perfect Attendance
Awards at the end of the school year in an effort to encourage students to remain home
when they are ill.]

Seasonal Parties

Seasonal parties are a fun way for students, teachers, and parents to celebrate worldwide
and/or Korean holidays and develop a sense of community in the classroom. Cost and
instructional time are important considerations when planning classroom parties, however.

When conducting parties in the classroom, teachers and parents should be mindful about
the amount of instructional time being used to celebrate a party. If instructional time is
being used, the KIS policy is for teachers, preferably in collaboration with the Classroom
Representative or Party Coordinator, to select three parties to celebrate during the course of
the school year (e.g. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter,
End-of-the-Year, and so on). Each individual party should not sacrifice more than
forty-five minutes of instructional time for the celebration.

Many teachers like to plan learning centers, stations, and educational activities to celebrate
certain events, such as Dr. Seuss’s birthday, a 100-day celebration, or even specific
holidays. If instructional time is not sacrificed to conduct these celebrations, then they are
not considered “parties.” Teachers have the flexibility to conduct learning activities in an
instructional delivery style that is comfortable to them.

Classroom parents are asked to contribute 25,000 KRW at the beginning of the school year
to be applied toward the costs of the three parties. This amount may be used to purchase
food, supplies, and/or other costs associated with the parties. Once the budget is depleted,
classroom parents should not be asked to contribute additional money, so it’s important that
teachers and Classroom Representatives/Party Coordinators spend the money wisely.
Classroom parents should be updated regarding the costs and remaining balance of the
classroom party fund at the end of each party. Classroom funds not used in the course of
the school year will be equally distributed to the parents at the end of the school year.

The amount of parent time invested in planning seasonal parties is also a consideration.
There are many classroom and school-wide events during the course of a school year that
require parent participation and commitment. Oftentimes parents participate exclusively
in the parties and have little or no energy left to help plan other events. For this reason it
is encouraged that parents “pace themselves” and not expend all their energy on classroom
parties in order to plan and/or assist with other school activities and events as needed.

The elementary PTO may, depending on which activities they decide to sponsor at the
beginning of each school year, play a part in helping celebrate seasonal holidays. For
example, they may decide to organize an after-school costume party to celebrate Halloween
or an Easter egg hunt to celebrate Easter. The teachers and Classroom
Representatives/Party Coordinators should take that into consideration when determining
which parties to celebrate during the school year.

Birthday Parties

Birthdays are an important consideration for elementary students, but as with seasonal
parties, cost and instructional time must be taken into account. Teachers may choose to
celebrate classroom birthdays in a variety of ways:

z Some teachers allow birthday students to become the V.I.P. for the day and appoint
him or her to be the line leader, messenger, classroom speaker, and so on.
z Some teachers celebrate student birthdays once per month; In other words, all of
the students with birthdays in that month are honored with special classroom duties,
a party, etc. All students in that grade level participate in the celebration.
z Some teachers opt to have a special lunch with only the students who have
birthdays that month. This allows the teacher to spend focused time with just a
handful of students.

Whether the teachers choose to acknowledge each student’s birthday individually, as a

small group, or as a whole class once per month is up to them. The cost of conducting
birthday parties, however, rests with the parents and should not be taken from the seasonal
parties classroom budget. Parents should not feel obligated to provide a smorgasbord of
food for the birthday celebration. One item is sufficient, such as cupcakes, ice cream,
pizza, or other food items. Individual “party favors” for each student are not
recommended.

Great care must also be taken to ensure that minimal instructional time is sacrificed to
conduct these birthday celebrations. If students’ birthdays are celebrated individually,
then teachers are encouraged to hold these parties during lunchtime to protect the
instructional learning time. If birthdays are celebrated once per month as a whole group,
then no more than 30 minutes of instructional time should be used to celebrate the
birthdays.

Field Trips

Educational field trips are a great way for students to apply what they learn in the
classroom to real life experiences. Elementary students may go on an average of one field
trip per month provided that they are educational in nature and are easily connected to the
KIS standards. Prior to each field trip, the teachers must complete a detailed packet of
information that clearly describes how the excursions are connected to classroom learning.
Every effort is made to ensure that the students do not go on the same field trips from year
to year.

Korea International School will cover all transportation costs associated with the field trips,
including insurance, fuel, parking, and bus driver salaries. Of course, parents are
responsible for the entrance/admission fees for the students and lunch, when applicable.
Students must ride to and from the trip in school-provided transportation or the permission
slips are not valid. Expenses for any aspect of the field trip should not be taken from the
seasonal parties classroom budget. Providing lunches for the teachers and/or bus drivers
is not expected or necessary.

Field Trip Chaperone Guidelines

Teachers frequently request that parents attend classroom field trips to assist as chaperones.
Following are guidelines for parents when they chaperone a school-sponsored field trip.

z Since field trips involve a large group of children, always try to think in terms of
“What if every child did this?” Insist on respectful, responsible, and safe behavior
at all times.
z It is easy for grown-ups to socialize and forget that they are the most helpful when
they help supervise the students and reinforce expectations. The trip is far more
enjoyable if the adults share the job of setting limits as needed.
z If a particular child does not respond to parent requests, the parent should inform
the teacher.
z There if often a tendency for a parent to hover around his/her own child. Parent
chaperones are the most helpful when you assist with all the students and not just
their own child.

Parent-Teacher Organization

KIS supports an active Parent-Teacher Organization that serves to encourage interaction

between teachers and parents, sponsor school events, and support the school in its
commitment to achieve the school mission. All parents and teachers are encouraged to
become active PTO members. PTO meetings are generally held monthly, and meeting
agendas are sent home prior to each meeting.

Communication with Parents

Close and effective communication between parents and the school is a vital part of our
program. We therefore encourage and support open communication between the school,
classroom teachers and parents and achieve this in a variety of ways:

Teacher-Parent

Many teachers distribute classroom newsletters explaining past and future activities,
areas of study, and events in the classroom. Should a teacher need to speak with a
parent regarding a more serious matter, a phone call will be made to either discuss the
issue by telephone, or to arrange a convenient time to meet in person.
Family Orientation: Parents of K-5 students are invited to Family Orientation during
the month of August. At the orientation, teachers provide information about the goals
and objectives of the academic and special programs and discuss classroom
expectations for students in the classroom.
Parent Contact List: At the beginning of the school year, each teacher develops a class
list with the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of parents in the class.
Parents are asked to keep this list in a convenient location at home. The Parent Contact
List with e-mail addresses is useful for coordinating class activities (such as parties and
field trips), communicating with other parents, or in case of an emergency.
Student-Led Conferences: Students take a position of leadership as they explain their
achievements and goals during our student-led conferences in November and April.
School - Parent

The Phoenix Flyer is a weekly newsletter for parents that includes general news,
information, reminders, notes from teachers, and a calendar of upcoming events. The
newsletter is sent out every Monday to all families.

The KIS Communicator is a quarterly newsletter for parents that includes news from the
director, the principals, the PTO, the athletic department, student council, and other
community news.

We encourage parents to read our weekly and quarterly publications to keep abreast of
the latest developments at the school. Both publications are available on our school
website and can be viewed at www.kis.or.kr.

Parent – Teacher

There are several ways to communicate with your child’s teacher, such as written notes
sent with the child, phone calls, e-mails, or face-to-face dialogue. It is, however, not
appropriate for a parent to enter a classroom while the teacher is instructing to discuss
an issue. Likewise, it is not effective to approach a teacher in the hallway, after school
during dismissal time, or during other transitions and expect their full attention. If you
wish to discuss a matter with a teacher in person, the best approach is to schedule a
meeting with the teacher so he/she can better give you their full attention.
Parent-Educator Partnerships

“Some of the major benefits of parent involvement [in a school] include higher grades and
test scores, better long-term academic achievement, positive attitudes and behavior, more
successful programs, and more effective schools.”
--National Committee for Citizens in Education

One recurring characteristic among all quality schools is active parent involvement.
Parent-Educator partnerships are highly valued at Korea International School, and all
parents are encouraged to volunteer their services in some manner during the school year.
The classroom teachers distribute parent surveys and questionnaires the first month of
school requesting assistance throughout the school year in a variety of ways. The PTO
too solicits assistance throughout the school year, and PTO-sponsored events are
determined by the organization the first part of each school year.

The following is a general illustration of possible parent volunteer opportunities at KIS.

Throughout the school year, there may also be additional events and activities that are not
included on the list. Volunteer opportunities are frequently announced in the weekly
Phoenix Flyer.

Volunteer opportunities requiring yearly commitment:

z Regular classroom jobs, such as classroom cleaners, book order coordinators, field
trip coordinators, art docents, reading parents, station parents, science parents, and
so on.
z Library parent
z Classroom representatives (sometimes referred to as “Room Moms”)
z Lunchroom assistants
z Playground supervisors
z PTO board member positions

Volunteer opportunities requiring job completion:

z PTO fund-raising events, such as the charity coin drive, back-to-school packets,
the elementary book fair, and so on.
z PTO and school-sponsored events, such as Fine Arts Night, seasonal
after-school celebrations, Bingo Night, and so on.

Volunteer opportunities requiring a one-time commitment:

z Seasonal classroom celebrations
z Career day speakers
z Assisting at one of the many fundraisers or school events

Teacher Gifts

Although it is not expected or necessary, many students and parents like to give Christmas
or end-of-the-year gifts to teachers as a show of appreciation. Students and parents who
wish to give gifts to teachers should limit the cost of their individual gift to 20,000 KRW.
Gifts in excess of that amount will be returned to the parent. Oftentimes parents wish to
pool their individual 20,000 KRW together to purchase a “group” gift for a teacher, such as
a gift certificate or other larger item. Although that is acceptable, gift giving is a personal
matter, and parents should not feel pressured to contribute to a larger group gift. They
may present an individual gift to the teacher if they choose, or none at all. The cost of
teacher gifts should not be taken from the seasonal parties classroom budget.

Student-led Conferences

Student-led conferences are conducted each semester, and at least one parent’s participation
is required at every conference. Student must be present to discuss with the parent and
teacher what he/she has learned during that semester. The student addresses her/his
academic strengths and needs and all discuss strategies for improvement. All conferences
are conducted in English. An interpreter will be provided for parents upon request.

Factors that Determine Grades

Student’s grade in each class is determined according to attendance, tardiness, participation,

homework, examinations, projects, and other activities assigned by the teacher. Percentages
for the above are assigned according to individual teacher discretion.

Kindergarten Curriculum and Grading

Subjects
z Literacy
z Communication
z Science
z Social Studies
z Motor Skills
z Math
z Behavior
z Enrichments
- Art
- Physical Education
- Computer
- Music

Elementary Curriculum and Grading (Grades 1 - 2)

Subjects
z Literacy
z Math
z Writing
z Communication
z Science
z Social Studies
Enrichments
z Art
z Physical Education
z Computer
z Music

Student Attributes
z Citizenship
z Study Skills

Elementary Curriculum and Grading (Grades 3-5)

Subjects
z Literacy
z Math
z Science
z Social Science

Enrichments
z Art
z Physical Education
z Computer
z Music

Student Attributes
z Citizenship
z Study Skills

Academic Probation

In the event that a student performs poorly for two quarters, a student’s parents will be
asked to attend a conference with the principal and the classroom teacher. Specialist
teachers (music, art, computer technology, etc.) may also be requested to attend the meeting.
The principal and teacher will present the parents with their child’s progress report or report
card and apprise them of the concerns and conditions of Academic Probation.

In cases of student academic performance that is consistently unsatisfactory, students may

be placed on Academic Probation. This takes the form of a written contract agreement
between the principal, parents, and child of conditions that must be met by the student
within a given time frame. If these conditions are not met, parents may be asked to
withdraw the student from the school.

KIS’s Academic Probation policy makes distinctions between students who on the one
hand, as determined by the teachers’ professional observations, have the aptitude to receive
satisfactory grades and have chosen not to do so; and, those students on the other hand who
have made an honest effort to achieve satisfactory grades but have not yet reached a level
of proficiency where those efforts are correspondingly rewarded.

The purposes of placing a student on Academic Probation are twofold:

z To communicate the concern of the teacher(s) and principal to the students and
parents.

z To formally notify the student to take greater responsibility for his or her
education. Students and their parents should regard Academic Probation as an
opportunity to address some of the behaviors that interfere with the student
working at or near their potential.

Academic Probation is automatically triggered by poor student performance evidenced by a

combination of unsatisfactory grades and less than satisfactory marks in the area of “Effort”
on the report card. Guidelines for a letter of Academic Probation are as follows:

z An initial letter of Academic Probation is issued at the end of a quarterly report

period, depending upon the severity of the student performance. In most cases,
this occurs in the second consecutive quarterly reporting period; however,
depending upon the severity of a student’s attitude and demonstration of learning, a
letter of Academic Probation may be issued in a single quarterly reporting period.
z The grades and/or probationary status of students whose parents have received a
letter of Academic Probation will be reviewed at mid-quarter of the next grading
period in order to determine progress. However, communication between the parent
and school is welcome before and after the mid-quarter review.
z Parents of students placed on Academic Probation for two or more quarters within a
period of four consecutive quarters of enrollment at KIS may be asked, after a
conference with the parents, teacher(s), and principal, to withdraw their child from
Korea International School.
z All letters of Academic Probation are mailed directly or hand-delivered to the
parents, with a request for a signed copy to be returned to school for inclusion in
the student’s permanent records.

Students placed on Academic Probation may not participate in non-academic

extra-curricular classes until they reach non-probationary status as determined by the
probationary contract.

Academic Retention
The decision to retain a student at the present grade level is among the most serious in the
educational life of a student. Young children, due to a multiplicity of factors, are not
always best served when retention decisions rely too heavily on purely quantifiable
numbers. A number of factors must be taken into consideration prior to the final
decision, such as the student’s ability, work habits, physical, social and emotional
adjustment, previous retention, and extenuating circumstances (family death, health,
divorce, etc.). Most importantly, the decision to retain should be based on the best
information available that supports the premise that the student will benefit from retention
by becoming more proficient in the minimum skills and competencies expected. When data
does not support this, retention may be counterproductive. The decision to retain a
student will by made by the Student Success Team with input from the parent.
When a student is recommended for retention or is identified as being at risk for retention,
the school shall provide opportunities for remedial instruction to assist the student in
overcoming his/her academic deficiencies. Such opportunities may include but are not
limited to tutorial programs, after-school programs, and/or other measures suggested by the
Student Success Team.
Grade Level Acceleration

Grade level acceleration, sometimes called “double promotion”, is skipping a child an

entire grade, generally at the beginning of a school year (e.g. promoting a student from first
grade to third grade). Extensive research indicates that accelerating students without the
necessary prerequisite skills negatively impacts their behavior, attitude, and attendance.
Additionally, acceleration has been shown to increase drop out rates and undermines
students' futures when they fail to develop critical study skills (Denton, 2001; U.S.
Department of Education, 1999).

The general policy of Korea International School is to encourage students to progress along
a “typical” academic continuum that is consistent with their social and emotional
development. Most students will require six years to progress through the entire
curriculum covered in elementary school from grades kindergarten to five.

When considering grade level acceleration for a student, the collective views of the
student’s classroom teacher(s), specialists, principal, and the Optimal Learning Center
personnel (referred to as the Student Success Team) are taken into consideration, as well as
those from the student and parents. The ultimate decision, however, lies with the
principal.

The guiding philosophy for determining acceleration will be what is in the best interest of
the student. The decision is not based solely on one factor, but rather the entire profile of
a student. For example, grade level acceleration will not be considered for a student
simply because he/she scores well on a national Korean math exam or receives positive
comments/high scores from an English Language Institute. A student must demonstrate
superior skills and abilities in each of the following domains as determined by faculty at
Korea International School:

z Academic performance
z Social and emotional maturity
z Chronological age (western standards/criteria)
z Leadership skills
z Independence, confidence, and initiative
z Classroom and school behavior
z Oral language abilities

Data and observations from teachers, school work, report cards, and standardized are all
considered when making this decision.

The importance of reading skills in considering grade level acceleration cannot be

underestimated. Without the ability to read, a student is virtually cut off from learning in
every subject. Therefore, students who do not show proficiency in reading (accuracy, rate,
fluency, comprehension) and vocabulary will not be considered for acceleration.
Additionally, students must also show proficiency in oral language abilities as assessed by
an Oral Language Observation Matrix.

Teachers who believe a student may be a candidate for grade level acceleration for the
following school year can submit a referral form to the school’s Student Success Team
(SST) the first week in May. Parents may also submit a formal request in writing to the
classroom teacher requesting that he/she initiate the referral process. The SST will then
collect data and convene to discuss the student’s academic placement. Except in the most
extreme cases where a child is clearly not being challenged in his/her current grade level,
acceleration will not be considered mid-school year.

Classroom Placement

We take classroom placement very seriously and spend considerable time at the beginning
of each year making sure that classrooms are balanced based on several criteria, including
gender, language proficiency, classroom behavior, academic strengths and needs, quality of
work, and so on. Final class lists are posted during Orientation Day in early August.

Student Classroom Transfer Requests

The following procedures are followed when a parent requests that a student be placed into
another same-grade classroom:

z A meeting will be held with the parent(s), teacher, and principal. At this meeting
the reasons for the requested transfer will be discussed.

z In most cases, the student will remain in his/her present classroom for two weeks in
order to provide ample opportunity to address and correct any concerns that led to
the transfer request.

z After two weeks, a second meeting will be held to determine whether or not a
transfer is still desired by the parent(s). If a transfer is still desired, the principal
will make the transfer decision based upon what is in the best educational interest
of the student and the school.

Process for Parent Concerns

Korea International School is committed to open communication and problem solving.

When conflicts and/or concerns arise parents are asked to go directly to the faculty member
and attempt to resolve the concern. Both parties should be open to hearing the other's
point of view. For those parents with limited English-speaking abilities, a translator will
be provided. Most of the time, resolution can be reached at this step. If the faculty
member and parent cannot successfully resolve the concern, then either party may request
that the principal help with the problem-solving. Our goal is to maintain open and positive
communication between home and school so that our students can be successful learners.

Withdrawal from KIS Policy

Parents are expected to make a good faith effort to contact KIS within two weeks of
intention to withdraw their student. This lead time allows reasonable time to prepare
student’s transcript and other records.

Student is required to submit a completed check out form as a condition of withdrawal.

All obligations including, but not necessarily limited to, full payment of outstanding tuition
and library fees and textbook return must be met before school records will be released.

Official student transcripts will be mailed directly by KIS to student’s receiving school.
Official transcripts cannot be transmitted to any receiving school by a parent or any other
third party.

Letters of Recommendation: Boarding Schools

All letters of recommendation requests must be submitted directly to the elementary

principal. They are not to be submitted directly to teachers. The principal will
disseminate all recommendation requests to teachers.

Recommendation forms, particularly of the boarding school variety, typically are

open-ended and, in fact, unreasonably labor intensive. In recognition of teachers’ needs to
equitably dispatch a spectrum of responsibilities to all KIS students, KIS provide
recommendations using only KIS’ Standard Recommendation Forms.

KIS’s forms are designed to address all that is requested on boarding school
recommendation forms. However, they do so in a manner that is respectful of teachers’
responsibilities to our entire KIS community. KIS reserves the right to limit the number
of recommendations provided for any one student.

Official Transcript Requests

A form to request an official transcript is available from the Administrative Office. Cost per
official transcript is 2,000 KRW. Official transcripts require at least 48 hours for
preparation.

Elevator Use

Elevators are not to be used by students. In the case of an injury, a student can request an
elevator pass from the Principal for a limited period.
 Korea International School
Academic Year 2006-2007
Parent/Student Handbook
Acknowledgment Form

Please complete, tear out, and return the following form to the Business Office.

Student’s Name (please print)

Grade

Parent’s Name (please print)

Our signatures indicate we have received, read, understand, and agree to abide by all
Policies set forth in the Korea International School Academic Year 2006-2007
Parent/Student Handbook.

Student’s Signature

Date

Parent’s Signature

Date