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In order to ensure students’ safety and their proper supervision at all times, certain parts of the campus have been placed out of bounds. Advisors will inform students of those areas that are designated for their use. Students may not enter the boarding house during the school day and may only enter after school hours as a guest. Under these circumstances they should be introduced to the supervisor on duty.
Bus Regulations
The following rules and regulations apply to all students who use the school bus, either regularly or as a guest on special occasions. These regulations also apply to students who may use the bus as transport to sports activities or for other special trips sanctioned by the school. When special buses are arranged for field trips, students are expected to conduct themselves as they would on a school bus.
• students will be at the arranged pick-up at the proper time. The buses cannot wait due to traffic conditions and drivers have been instructed to depart each stop on time. Because the schedule does not leave a great deal of extra time, it must be strictly adhered to.
• smoking on the bus is absolutely forbidden.
• seat belts must be worn.
• students are to be seated whenever the bus is moving.
• at no time will a student open the doors before the bus has come to a complete halt.
· students are not to lean out of windows, shout or throw things from the buses.
• the bus drivers have been instructed to report any students who will not cooperate by observing these rules.
• eating of food or drinking is not permitted on the buses.
Change of Address
If a family moves, parents must update their information in PowerSchool. If a family is leaving school, they should give the school a contact address where they can be reached in the short-term.
Conferences
The School welcomes the cooperation of parents and encourages regular communication between parents and teachers. Two days are set aside each year for parent/teacher conferences. Parent/teacher conferences can be arranged whenever a parent or teacher feels that such a meeting is useful or desirable. Conferences may be arranged with the Principal, the Deans or the Head of School on request. There is, in addition to conferences, an “Open House” evening shortly after the beginning of the school year where parents can hear about the classes their children will be taking.
Damage to School Property
• any student causing damage to school property will be sent immediately to the Principal. If the damage is not easily corrected by the student, he/she will be expected to meet the cost of replacement or repairs. Other disciplinary action may be taken.
• when the perpetrators remain undiscovered, the cost of labour and materials to repair damage to school property is deducted from Student Council funds. Students have a collective responsibility to treat the buildings, the grounds, and those who maintain them, with respect.
• books and other school materials should not be left outside or on the top of lockers.
Dress
ACS students do not wear a school uniform. However their personal appearance should reflect a respect for their school and our international community. It should not distract others from concentrating on their studies or cause embarrassment. Clothes should be appropriate for a 'school/office' environment - conservative, traditional, clean and in good repair. Outfits that do not meet these general expectations will not be permitted.
Hairstyles and make-up are expected to be similarly conservative. Hair colour and make-up should be natural looking. Moustaches and beards are not acceptable.
Though we do not publish an exhaustive list of what constitutes an 'appropriate personal appearance', the following are intended as guidelines:
Students attending field trips or formal events at school are expected to adhere to a specified 'field trip dress' unless otherwise instructed by the teacher responsible for the trip. Boys should wear street shoes, trousers (not jeans), shirt and tie, jacket, coat or sweater. Girls should wear dresses, skirts or trousers (not jeans), blouses, sweaters, jackets or coats and street shoes.
Driving Privileges
The following rules and regulations govern the seniors’ driving privileges at the school. Seniors are reminded that this privilege can be withdrawn at any time by the school. Driving privileges are only given to students in the senior class, on production of a full driving license and insurance. Learner drivers should not drive on campus.
· Seniors who wish to drive cars, mopeds or motorcycles to school must fill out permission slips available from the High School Office. Cars must display student (triangular) stickers, but mopeds and motorcycles may enter the campus without stickers.
• They are expected to be in school by 8:30 am each morning.
· Seniors with driving privileges may not leave the campus during the school day (8:30 am– 3:30 pm or 2.30 pm on Wednesdays) unless they have appropriate permissions
· They should park in the assigned car park
• They must observe the 5 MPH speed limit when driving on school grounds.
• They must obey faculty, administration, and security regarding the driving rules on campus.
• All moving traffic regulations in the Highway Code are applicable on campus.
Early Dismissal
If a student is to be dismissed early from school eg for a medical appointment, his/her parent must email or phone the HS Attendance Officer in advance. The student must sign out at the High School office before leaving school and get an exit slip for Security. Students are not permitted to leave campus during the school day without an exit slip.
Emergency Closure
Should it be necessary to close school at short notice (severe weather or national emergency), the following methods will be used to communicate with ACS families:
• Mobile Telephone: A text message and email will be sent to your mobile telephone that will inform you that the school is closed. There will be a telephone number in the text message for you to call to get more information.
Fire Alarms/Fire and Lockdown Drills
The buildings on campus are fitted with a fire alarm system. Throughout the year fire and lockdown drills will take place to familiarize pupils with procedures and escape exits. Instructions for fire and lockdown drills are posted in each classroom. Students should take time to read them.
Fire Alarm
• If the alarm is sounds, students should leave the building in an orderly fashion using the designated exit.
• After leaving the building, students must report to the designated assembly point and remain there until dismissed by a faculty member.
• Emphasis is placed on order and strict observance of the rules. By adhering to these principles, the chances for safety are much greater. No student has the right to endanger the lives of others.
• Any student deliberately setting off the fire alarm or a fire extinguisher as a prank will be suspended immediately.
Lockdown
Lockdown is announced over the public address system and requires students and teachers to remain quietly in classrooms with the doors and windows locked and blinds drawn, until the all clear is sounded.
Lockers
Students will be provided with lockers in the main school area. Books and personal property should be kept in these lockers. The school cannot accept responsibility for possessions that are left around the campus. Lockers remain the property of the school and may be checked.
Lunch
• The school offers a hot lunch programme. The Catering department can arrange swipe- card or biometric payment system.
• In addition to the daily hot lunch, the caterers offer salads or sandwiches as an alternative.
• The school requires students to take their lunch in an orderly and polite manner.
• The lunch area should be kept neat and clean. Dirty crockery/cutlery and litter should be deposited in the appropriate receptacles.
Materials and Supplies
Teachers will notify students of consumable school supplies which are required. Students should bring a pen, pencil and loose-leaf notebook on the first day of school.
Bags: Students bags must be safely stored. They may not be left in corridors, walkways, entrances or the Marble Hall for Health and Safety reasons
Nurse
A student who wishes to see the nurse should get excused from class and go first to the High
School Office to sign out and get a pass to see the nurse.
A registered nurse is on duty during school hours. She will assist students who become ill or injured during the day. Parents are asked to complete the medical forms sent home at the beginning of the year and to keep the nurse informed of all medical problems that might affect the student or have a bearing on his/her academic work.
Should a student become ill, the school would attempt to contact the parents. All parents are required to complete a health form which details who to contact in an emergency.
Several first aid kits are located throughout in the high school office, science prep room and Art rooms. Certain teachers and members of staff are qualified to administer first aid.
Security
Security officers are on duty on the school campus at all times. They are there to monitor who enters and leaves campus, assist students, parents and visitors and to ensure buildings and property are secure. Students should not to seek admittance to academic buildings on weekends or during non-school hours.
Senior Privileges
The school recognizes the need for senior students to have privileges. Seniors who have a full driving license can apply to drive to school. They are also provided with a lounge which they can use when they have free periods. A Senior Committee is responsible for the satisfactory upkeep of the senior lounge. On the receipt of parent permission Seniors may also arrive late and leave early in cases where their schedule permits. Students are expected to stay in school after their arrival until all their classes for the day are finished, with the exception of Wednesday, when they are allowed to leave school over the extended lunch period and return to their afternoon class.
Shuttle Service
In addition to the regular door-to-door bus service, there is a shuttle service for students remaining after school to participate in the extracurricular activities programme or tutoring sessions. The shuttles go to Esher Station and other nearby towns. Details of times and drop-off points are available from the Transport Office.
Suspension
During a period of suspension, a student will be expected to do all homework assignments given to the rest of the class along with any other work that may be specifically assigned. The student may be required to make up all tests and quizzes given during the period of suspension.
During suspension, a student may not enter the campus or participate in any school-related activity.
At the discretion of the Principal, students may be placed on an ‘in-school’ suspension and will be expected to do their work under supervision at school.
Telephones
School telephones are for official use only.
Mobile Technology
Mobile Phones
Students are permitted to bring mobile phones to school but the phone/texting facility must be switched off during all classes and study halls and phones should not be visible in classes unless the teacher gives permission.
Teachers may withhold the mobile phone until the end of the school day if it is used inappropriately in school.
Other mobile devices
Students may bring electronic equipment to school to assist their learning. Students are expected to use the equipment appropriately and store it securely. The school does not take responsibility for lost items. Teachers may withhold a mobile device until the end of the school day if it is used inappropriately in school.
Textbooks
On the first day of school, students are issued textbooks. All books remain the property of the school. Should a student lose a book, there will be a charge and a new book will be issued to the student.
When a student leaves the school all books will be returned to the school. A charge will be made if:
• any book is not returned.
• any book has been defaced or damaged, beyond fair wear and tear, so it is no longer usable
Withdrawing From School
All notices of withdrawal must be in writing to the Registrar. 45 school days of notice (or payment of tuition in lieu) are required in cases where the family is transferred out of the Greater London area. 90 school days (or payment of tuition in lieu) are required in cases of transfer to another local school.
Boarding Section
The School has a boarding section for students in grades 7-12. Please consult the separate handbook for Boarders for complete details, rules and regulations.
In order to ensure students’ safety and their proper supervision at all times, certain parts of the campus have been placed out of bounds. Advisors will inform students of those areas that are designated for their use. Students may not enter the boarding house during the school day and may only enter after school hours as a guest. Under these circumstances they should be introduced to the supervisor on duty.
Bus Regulations
The following rules and regulations apply to all students who use the school bus, either regularly or as a guest on special occasions. These regulations also apply to students who may use the bus as transport to sports activities or for other special trips sanctioned by the school. When special buses are arranged for field trips, students are expected to conduct themselves as they would on a school bus.
• students will be at the arranged pick-up at the proper time. The buses cannot wait due to traffic conditions and drivers have been instructed to depart each stop on time. Because the schedule does not leave a great deal of extra time, it must be strictly adhered to.
• smoking on the bus is absolutely forbidden.
• seat belts must be worn.
• students are to be seated whenever the bus is moving.
• at no time will a student open the doors before the bus has come to a complete halt.
· students are not to lean out of windows, shout or throw things from the buses.
• the bus drivers have been instructed to report any students who will not cooperate by observing these rules.
• eating of food or drinking is not permitted on the buses.
Change of Address
If a family moves, parents must update their information in PowerSchool. If a family is leaving school, they should give the school a contact address where they can be reached in the short-term.
Conferences
The School welcomes the cooperation of parents and encourages regular communication between parents and teachers. Two days are set aside each year for parent/teacher conferences. Parent/teacher conferences can be arranged whenever a parent or teacher feels that such a meeting is useful or desirable. Conferences may be arranged with the Principal, the Deans or the Head of School on request. There is, in addition to conferences, an “Open House” evening shortly after the beginning of the school year where parents can hear about the classes their children will be taking.
Damage to School Property
• any student causing damage to school property will be sent immediately to the Principal. If the damage is not easily corrected by the student, he/she will be expected to meet the cost of replacement or repairs. Other disciplinary action may be taken.
• when the perpetrators remain undiscovered, the cost of labour and materials to repair damage to school property is deducted from Student Council funds. Students have a collective responsibility to treat the buildings, the grounds, and those who maintain them, with respect.
• books and other school materials should not be left outside or on the top of lockers.
Dress
ACS students do not wear a school uniform. However their personal appearance should reflect a respect for their school and our international community. It should not distract others from concentrating on their studies or cause embarrassment. Clothes should be appropriate for a 'school/office' environment - conservative, traditional, clean and in good repair. Outfits that do not meet these general expectations will not be permitted.
Hairstyles and make-up are expected to be similarly conservative. Hair colour and make-up should be natural looking. Moustaches and beards are not acceptable.
Though we do not publish an exhaustive list of what constitutes an 'appropriate personal appearance', the following are intended as guidelines:
- Students should wear shoes or trainers. Flip-flops are not allowed.
- Trousers/jeans should not hang from the waist, drag on the ground or be ripped or torn.
- If hair is coloured, the colour needs to be a “natural looking”. The only exception is hair that is coloured to raise money for charity, with the express permission and approval of the Principal or as part of drama or arts productions.
- Body piercing is not allowed. This includes the wearing of rings or studs or any other jewelery in the eyebrow, nose, tongue or navel. Earrings must be limited to 3 on each lobe.
Students attending field trips or formal events at school are expected to adhere to a specified 'field trip dress' unless otherwise instructed by the teacher responsible for the trip. Boys should wear street shoes, trousers (not jeans), shirt and tie, jacket, coat or sweater. Girls should wear dresses, skirts or trousers (not jeans), blouses, sweaters, jackets or coats and street shoes.
Driving Privileges
The following rules and regulations govern the seniors’ driving privileges at the school. Seniors are reminded that this privilege can be withdrawn at any time by the school. Driving privileges are only given to students in the senior class, on production of a full driving license and insurance. Learner drivers should not drive on campus.
· Seniors who wish to drive cars, mopeds or motorcycles to school must fill out permission slips available from the High School Office. Cars must display student (triangular) stickers, but mopeds and motorcycles may enter the campus without stickers.
• They are expected to be in school by 8:30 am each morning.
· Seniors with driving privileges may not leave the campus during the school day (8:30 am– 3:30 pm or 2.30 pm on Wednesdays) unless they have appropriate permissions
· They should park in the assigned car park
• They must observe the 5 MPH speed limit when driving on school grounds.
• They must obey faculty, administration, and security regarding the driving rules on campus.
• All moving traffic regulations in the Highway Code are applicable on campus.
Early Dismissal
If a student is to be dismissed early from school eg for a medical appointment, his/her parent must email or phone the HS Attendance Officer in advance. The student must sign out at the High School office before leaving school and get an exit slip for Security. Students are not permitted to leave campus during the school day without an exit slip.
Emergency Closure
Should it be necessary to close school at short notice (severe weather or national emergency), the following methods will be used to communicate with ACS families:
• Mobile Telephone: A text message and email will be sent to your mobile telephone that will inform you that the school is closed. There will be a telephone number in the text message for you to call to get more information.
Fire Alarms/Fire and Lockdown Drills
The buildings on campus are fitted with a fire alarm system. Throughout the year fire and lockdown drills will take place to familiarize pupils with procedures and escape exits. Instructions for fire and lockdown drills are posted in each classroom. Students should take time to read them.
Fire Alarm
• If the alarm is sounds, students should leave the building in an orderly fashion using the designated exit.
• After leaving the building, students must report to the designated assembly point and remain there until dismissed by a faculty member.
• Emphasis is placed on order and strict observance of the rules. By adhering to these principles, the chances for safety are much greater. No student has the right to endanger the lives of others.
• Any student deliberately setting off the fire alarm or a fire extinguisher as a prank will be suspended immediately.
Lockdown
Lockdown is announced over the public address system and requires students and teachers to remain quietly in classrooms with the doors and windows locked and blinds drawn, until the all clear is sounded.
Lockers
Students will be provided with lockers in the main school area. Books and personal property should be kept in these lockers. The school cannot accept responsibility for possessions that are left around the campus. Lockers remain the property of the school and may be checked.
Lunch
• The school offers a hot lunch programme. The Catering department can arrange swipe- card or biometric payment system.
• In addition to the daily hot lunch, the caterers offer salads or sandwiches as an alternative.
• The school requires students to take their lunch in an orderly and polite manner.
• The lunch area should be kept neat and clean. Dirty crockery/cutlery and litter should be deposited in the appropriate receptacles.
Materials and Supplies
Teachers will notify students of consumable school supplies which are required. Students should bring a pen, pencil and loose-leaf notebook on the first day of school.
Bags: Students bags must be safely stored. They may not be left in corridors, walkways, entrances or the Marble Hall for Health and Safety reasons
Nurse
A student who wishes to see the nurse should get excused from class and go first to the High
School Office to sign out and get a pass to see the nurse.
A registered nurse is on duty during school hours. She will assist students who become ill or injured during the day. Parents are asked to complete the medical forms sent home at the beginning of the year and to keep the nurse informed of all medical problems that might affect the student or have a bearing on his/her academic work.
Should a student become ill, the school would attempt to contact the parents. All parents are required to complete a health form which details who to contact in an emergency.
Several first aid kits are located throughout in the high school office, science prep room and Art rooms. Certain teachers and members of staff are qualified to administer first aid.
Security
Security officers are on duty on the school campus at all times. They are there to monitor who enters and leaves campus, assist students, parents and visitors and to ensure buildings and property are secure. Students should not to seek admittance to academic buildings on weekends or during non-school hours.
Senior Privileges
The school recognizes the need for senior students to have privileges. Seniors who have a full driving license can apply to drive to school. They are also provided with a lounge which they can use when they have free periods. A Senior Committee is responsible for the satisfactory upkeep of the senior lounge. On the receipt of parent permission Seniors may also arrive late and leave early in cases where their schedule permits. Students are expected to stay in school after their arrival until all their classes for the day are finished, with the exception of Wednesday, when they are allowed to leave school over the extended lunch period and return to their afternoon class.
Shuttle Service
In addition to the regular door-to-door bus service, there is a shuttle service for students remaining after school to participate in the extracurricular activities programme or tutoring sessions. The shuttles go to Esher Station and other nearby towns. Details of times and drop-off points are available from the Transport Office.
Suspension
During a period of suspension, a student will be expected to do all homework assignments given to the rest of the class along with any other work that may be specifically assigned. The student may be required to make up all tests and quizzes given during the period of suspension.
During suspension, a student may not enter the campus or participate in any school-related activity.
At the discretion of the Principal, students may be placed on an ‘in-school’ suspension and will be expected to do their work under supervision at school.
Telephones
School telephones are for official use only.
Mobile Technology
Mobile Phones
Students are permitted to bring mobile phones to school but the phone/texting facility must be switched off during all classes and study halls and phones should not be visible in classes unless the teacher gives permission.
Teachers may withhold the mobile phone until the end of the school day if it is used inappropriately in school.
Other mobile devices
Students may bring electronic equipment to school to assist their learning. Students are expected to use the equipment appropriately and store it securely. The school does not take responsibility for lost items. Teachers may withhold a mobile device until the end of the school day if it is used inappropriately in school.
Textbooks
On the first day of school, students are issued textbooks. All books remain the property of the school. Should a student lose a book, there will be a charge and a new book will be issued to the student.
When a student leaves the school all books will be returned to the school. A charge will be made if:
• any book is not returned.
• any book has been defaced or damaged, beyond fair wear and tear, so it is no longer usable
Withdrawing From School
All notices of withdrawal must be in writing to the Registrar. 45 school days of notice (or payment of tuition in lieu) are required in cases where the family is transferred out of the Greater London area. 90 school days (or payment of tuition in lieu) are required in cases of transfer to another local school.
Boarding Section
The School has a boarding section for students in grades 7-12. Please consult the separate handbook for Boarders for complete details, rules and regulations.
