IAS Parent-Student Handbook International Academy of Suriname Lawtonlaan 20 Paramaribo, Suriname South America Telephone: (597) 499 461 or (597) 499 806 Fax: (597) 427 188 Web Address: www.iasuriname.org E-mail: iasuriname@gmail.com; Table of Contents Non-Discrimination Policy 1 Introduction to the School 2 IAS Mission Statement/ Philosophy of Education/Statement of Faith/ Core Values/ ESOs 3 Accreditation 5 Religion at IAS 6 Application Procedures – Acceptance Policy 7 English Proficiency Policy 8 Tuition 8 Student Concern 9
School Courses A typical high school student at IAS will take the following courses. Subject Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Math Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-calculus English Introduction to Literature World Literature American Literature British Literature Science Biology Environmental Science Chemistry Physics Social Studies Geography World History US History Government/ Economics Second Language Spanish 1 or ESL Spanish 2 or ESL Spanish or ESL/TOEFL Spanish or ESL/TOEFL Electives PE/Elective Elective(s) Elective(s) Elective(s) Bible Bible Bible Bible Bible Grades Grades for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Students Students in these grades will receive report cards showing what progress they have made toward reaching the goals for Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten. Report cards are issued four times during the year. Each goal is listed and the following symbols used to tell you how your child is progressing: E – Exceeds expectations M – Meets expectations H – Has not met expectations N – Not introduced yet Grades for Students in Grades 1 - 6 Students in grades 1-6 will receive a report card four times a year. The following grading scale is used except for early elementary classes which may use E/M/N: A 100 – 90 Excellent work B 89 – 80 Good work C 79 – 70 Meets expectations D 69 – 60 Does not meet expectations but does pass the course F 59 and less Failure – does not receive credit for the course In the elementary (grades PK – 5) art, music, P.E., and Spanish use the following grading scale: E – Exceeds expectations M – Meets expectations N – Needs to improve
YOUR NAME: Today’s Date: NAME OF PERSON YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT: NOTABLE OBSERVATIONS OF PERSON’S BEHAVIOR OR APPEARANCE: Please note if the date of occurrence is different from the date of this report. □ Poor Grooming □ Mood Swings □ Hostile □ Tearful/Crying □ Inappropriate Touching □ Fidgety □ Social Isolation □ Intimidating to Others □ Threatening □ Bruising □ Frequent Absences □ Argumentative □ Suspicious □ Poor Performance □ Stalking □ Slurring Words □ Abusive Language □ Noncompliant □ Avoiding Others □ Burns or Cuts □ Seems to be Seeing or Hearing Things □ Odor □ Poor Hygiene □ Doesn’t Show Emotions □ Fighting □ Frequent Injuries □ Extremely Thin □ Other Issues reported to you by the person: □ Suicide Plan □ Child Abuse/Neglect □ Legal/Disciplinary Problems (please note when, □ Impulsivity □ Substance Abuse where, and how below) □ Academic Concerns □ Significant Loss □ Suicide Preparation □ Shame / Guilt □ Interpersonal Isolation □ Suicide Rehearsal □ Sexual Assault / Abuse □ Relationship Problems □ History of Suicidality □ Physical Assault / Abuse □ Health Problems □ Homicidal Plan □ Assaultive Plan □ Other: Other Significant Information: Any action already taken? Is there a follow-up plan? REPORTED TO: Name of Person: Date/Time: Method of Reporting: □ Email □ Telephone □ In Person COMPLETED FORM was submitted to: Name of Person: Date/Time: You’re invited. . . Dear ,