School policy & Code of Conduct

Daily School Schedule

The school is open at 7AM.

All students must be at school before 7:45AM, leave after 5PM.

The school library is open from 7:30AM to 5:30PM, where students can do homework before returning home. They can use the library after school only when they can keep order, remain silent, and avoid affecting other classmates, or they will be reprimanded and asked to leave the library.

If a student is tardy for school or stays late after, parents must have a valid reason, especially for primary students.

Parents should be clearly informed of their child’s whereabouts, including the time, location, and who they are with, to ensure their safety. The school office will notify parents if their child is required to stay after school for any reason. If a student does not participate in any after-school activities, the school is not responsible for supervising the student after school hours.

Uniforms

Students must wear school uniforms, except in the case of extracurricular activities or the Spirit Day program.

Students must wear gym clothes and sports shoes for gym classes.

School’s Food and Beverages Policy

Breakfast will be served at the school canteen between 7AM and 8AM. Lunch will be served from 11PM to 12PM per day and a snack will be provided during the afternoon break.

Students are only allowed to eat within the school canteen and sit at the designated location.

Water is available for students on each floor. Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to be filled and drank between classes. Parents need to prepare and remind students to bring their water bottles to school.

Personal Lockers

All students have personal lockers to ensure the safety of their personal belongings, and to help them avoid carrying heavy items such as books at the same time.

School Entry and Exit Policy

Students are not permitted to leave the school premises before the end of the school day.

Students are not allowed to go to school without proper uniforms.

During holidays students are not allowed to enter the school (except in the case of receiving valid permission).

Students who are sick or have special reasons to leave school during school hours must follow school procedures.

WASS Code Of Conduct

Principles

Respect between all members of the school community, including relationships between teachers, staff, and students, as well as among students themselves.
Respect the shared learning environment. Each area within the school has its own guidelines, and students are expected to behave appropriately and respectfully in every space.
Respect individuality and freedom from bullying.
Respect the views of others.
Respect the rights of others to access resources.
Respect the academic requirements of programs.
Respect the roles and responsibilities of academic staff.
Respect intellectual property and academic integrity.

Behavior management and expectations

Students have the responsibility to respect the rights and dignity of others and to become actively involved in their own academic learning and social growth. It is expected that all students are respectful, organized, cooperative, kind, and safe.

Respectful

Treat people, property, and the school with respect.
Use courteous words such as please and thank you; use proper language.
Listen/talk at appropriate times.
Dress appropriately.
Refrain from inappropriate touching – groping, horseplay, pushing,…

Organized

Attend all classes.
Be on time for all classes.
Bring all supplies to each and every class.
Have homework completed on time.
Be prepared for tests/quizzes.
Keep personal locker clean.
Attend additional study lessons when assigned.
Attend In-School suspensions when assigned.
Do not use phone in class unless authorized by the teacher.

Cooperative

Promptly follow directions given by teachers and staff.
Follow classroom rules and expectations.
Try your best at all times.
Work in the forum or library during spare time.
Use cell phones only during breaks.
Pick up your garbage.

Kind

Show empathy.
Help others.
Speak in a positive and encouraging manner.
Be helpful to younger or new students.
Refrain from engaging in or encouraging bullying or harassment.
Refrain from spreading rumors.

Safe

Follow safety procedures for equipment use; wait for authorization before using the equipment.
Walk in an orderly manner down the hallway.
Smoking or using chewing tobacco is strictly prohibited on/near school property.
The possession or use of drugs or alcohol is strictly forbidden at school or at any school function.
Drive with care and caution.