1920 Hs Handbook
1920 Hs Handbook
1920 Hs Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER
FROM
THE
PRINCIPAL 9
SCHOOL
COMMUNICATION
&
CONTACTS 10
MISSION,
VISION
&
VALUES 11
ACADEMICS 1
5
Accreditation 16
Credits 16
4
Homework 25
Records 26
Schoology 27
Seniors 27
Textbooks 31
ATTENDANCE 3
3
Absences 33
Tardies 35
CONDUCT 3
7
Bullying 40
Forgery 44
5
Vandalism 47
Weapons 47
DISCIPLINARY
ACTION 4
9
Detention 49
Suspension 50
DRESS
CODE 5
2
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES 5
5
Athletics 55
Clubs 55
SPIRITUAL
&
CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT 5
9
Retreats 60
GENERAL
HIGH
SCHOOL
POLICIES 61
6
Cafeteria 62
Dances 63
Fundraising 64
Lockers 65
Translations 67
YISS
POLICIES 6
8
ANTI-BULLYING
POLICY
AGREEMENT
FORM 8
4
HANDBOOK
AGREEMENT
FORM 8
5
7
GENERAL
WAIVER 8
6
P
ARENT
CODE
OF
CONDUCT 8
8
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It is our pleasure to have you attend our high school and be a part of the YISS community.
We are excited to partner with you and help you reach your God-given potential. As a YISS
Guardian we expect that you will develop your spiritual, social, relational, emotional,
physical, and academic self so that you can be a well-rounded 21st-century learner and
global citizen.
We are a Christian community that values others regardless of their beliefs. We hope that as
a YISS student you will develop a similar mindset that will allow us to live in peace and unity
with others. This handbook details practices and guidelines that will help us operate in a
respectful manner as a YISS community. We ask that students and parents abide by these
guidelines. As a school, we will do our best to implement these guidelines with fairness and
consistency. Please read through this handbook and contact the High School Office if you
need more clarification.
The opportunity you have here at YISS is one that should not be taken for granted. We are
blessed to be a part of a high quality academic institution that has a remarkable community.
We ask that you help us uphold our core values of truth, excellence, and diversity as we all
strive to live out the Guardian Way.
Aquil Bayyan, Ed.D.
High
School
Principal
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Contact Information
High School Office hsoffice@yisseoul.org 02-797-5104 x229
High School Principal aquil.bayyan@yisseoul.org
High School Asst. Principal travis.hostetter@yisseoul.org
High School Counselor bethany.dawson@yisseoul.org
High School Counselor rachel.dooley@yisseoul.org
Athletics daniel.hale@yisseoul.org 02-797-5104 x128
Attendance hs.attendance@yisseoul.org 02-797-5104 x100
Bus Transportation transportation@yisseoul.org 02-797-5104 x430
Health Office nurse@yisseoul.org 02-797-5104 x131
Lost and Found business.office@yisseoul.org 02-797-5014 x112
Registrar registrar@yisseoul.org 02-797-5104 x231
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Vision
YISS graduates are truth-seeking leaders who are creative, collaborative, compassionate,
and committed to impacting the world with servants’ hearts
Core Values
TRUTH
Education exists for the purpose of understanding truth as revealed in every sphere of life.
Truth forms the foundation of reality on which all sound ideals must be constructed. A
quality education inspires students toward a lifelong pursuit of truth and equips them to
continue exploring the world, seeking to understand and apply the truth displayed therein.
EXCELLENCE
The display of excellence demonstrates truth and virtue through effort. Excellence demands
a vigorous commitment to fulfilling every task in such a way as to clearly exhibit its worth.
We believe that education is worthy of our commitment to excellence, and we aim to assist
students in developing personal commitments to excellence for both present and future
endeavors.
DIVERSITY
The presence of diversity challenges our assumptions and adds beauty to the world. As we
learn to respect the unique qualities of others, we are encouraged to step outside of our
safe-havens, thoughtfully critique our own biases, and understand a more complete picture
of truth. We are committed to fostering an environment in which students enjoy the beauty
of diversity.
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○ Truth is knowable.
○ All human beings, regardless of race, culture, or religion, are worthy of our
investment of time and resources.
○ All human beings and human qualities share in the potential for growth and
development toward good.
○ Excellence is the desired standard for all programs, activities, and curriculum
at YISS.
○ YISS recognizes the family as the primary and foundational sphere of child
development.
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ESLR #1 CREATIVE
in the pursuit of truth and the cultivation of new ideas, innovative
solutions, and genuine community.
● A resourceful and innovative problem-solver
● Open-minded, imaginative, yet grounded in truth
● Inclusive and outreaching, welcoming others into genuine community
● Imaginative and expressive in pursuing their unique purpose
ESLR #2 COLLABORATIVE
: an inclusive, flexible, and restorative community member, who
positively contributes to teams and mentorship.
● Flexible, respectful, and humble team-players
● Community-minded, accountable, and discipleship-focused
● Loyal, intentional, and team-oriented
● Wise, mentorship-minded, and goal-oriented
ESLR #3 COMPASSIONATE
, striving intentionally to understand, support, and show grace
to others and themselves.
● Understanding and supportive of oneself and others
● Missional, engaged, and empathetic
● Kind, encouraging, and sensitive to the needs of others
● Intentionally gracious toward themselves
ESLR #4 COMMITTED
to self-awareness, modeling integrity and resilience in the pursuit of
personal growth as well as the growth of the greater school community.
● Determined and responsible people of integrity
● Devoted to lifelong growth and reflection
● Active community members and proactive peace-makers
● Resilient, self-disciplined, and self-aware
ESLR #5 SERVANT-HEARTED
, humbly and lovingly meeting the needs of others as an
image-bearer of God.
● Helpful and selfless in learning
● Humble servants as modeled by the life of Christ
● Invested, patient, and loving
● Intentional and conscious of their intrinsic value as image-bearers of God
ESLR #6 TRUTH-SEEKING
, a curious and thoughtful critical thinker who persistently
engages truth to develop wise, redemptive solutions.
● Inquisitive critical-thinkers and pursuers of truth
● Persistent in building their lives on biblical wisdom
● Champions of honesty, justice, and reconciliation
● Striving for wholeness and harmony in every season of life
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ESLR #7 LEADING
: an inspirational image-bearer, an initiator of change, acting ethically
and generously in stewarding their vision and resources.
● Ethical initiators of change who act with integrity
● Rooted in their God-given worth
● Trustworthy and generous stewards of their resources
● Virtuous visionaries who inspire and lead by example
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ACADEMICS
Yongsan International School of Seoul is a private, coeducational day school, offering an
American, college preparatory curriculum to the international community in Seoul.
Block Schedules
Regular
Day Y
Day S
Day Eight
Block
Day Blocks
12:15 – 1:00 F
Chapel
Wednesdays 2:25 - 3:10 H
Ossembly
Thursdays Opps/Club
Early
Release Y/S 10:55 –12:20 class
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Accreditation
YISS is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and is recognized by the Seoul
Metropolitan Office of Education (SMOE). Ninety-eight percent (98%) of YISS graduates are
admitted to four-year colleges and universities. A list of colleges and universities attended
by recent graduates is available at http://yis.to/college-acceptances.
Credits
In 9th through 12th grade, one credit is awarded for each one-year course successfully
completed. One-half credit is earned for completion of one semester. Students do not
receive course credit for being in study halls or serving as teacher assistants, but these are
recognized on transcripts. Math lab and supported study hall are additional study halls in
which assistance is provided by teachers in those departments. Students who fail the
classes necessary for graduation must retake those classes, but only by semester.
Graduation Requirements
For the YISS Class of 2019-2021
Social
Studies 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Physical
Education
(PE) 1 credit *** 1 credit *** 1 credit ****
Foreign
Language 1 credit 2 credits 1 credit
Theology,
Ethics
&
Values 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits
Fine
Arts 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits****
* Students also must take at least two AP courses and graduate with at least a 3.7 GPA.
**With the exception of transfer students, the computer requirement must be met by freshmen.
***With the exception of transfer students, the PE requirement must be met by sophomores.
****Fine Arts and Physical Education classes may also be combined to achieve Honors Diploma status. A total of
four credits in the two areas is necessary to accomplish this goal (2 PE + 2 FA or 1 PE + 3 FA).
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Social
Studies 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Physical
Education
(PE) 1 credit *** 1 credit *** 1 credit ****
Foreign
Language 2 credits 3 credits 3 credit
Theology,
Ethics
&
Values 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits
Fine
Arts 2 credits 2 credits 3 credits****
* Students also must take at least two AP courses and graduate with at least a 3.7 GPA.
**With the exception of transfer students, the computer requirement must be met by freshmen.
***With the exception of transfer students, the PE requirement must be met by sophomores.
Further
details
about
minimum
requirements
and
graduation
with
honors
may
be
obtained
from
the
school
counselors.
This
one: This
one:
Literature for Life Fit for Life
and
three
of
the
following: Electives:
Physical
World Literature Advanced Weight-training
English Education
British Literature Lifetime Sports
(4
credits) (PE)**
American Literature Advanced Aquatics & Lifesaving
(1
credit)
AP English Literature Exercise Physiology
AP English Composition
AP Seminar
Three
of
the
following: French I-IV
World History to 1450 Spanish I-IV
World History since 1450 Foreign AP Spanish Language and Culture
U.S. History (req. for U.S. citizens) Language Korean I-IV
Social
Comp. Gov./Economics (1
credit) Korean Literature
Studies
AP World History (2
credits Japanese I-IV
(3
credits)
AP Comp. Government beginning Japanese Literature
AP U.S. History Class
of
2022) AP Japanese Language and Culture
AP European History Mandarin I-IV
AP Art History AP Chinese Language and Culture
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Two
of
these
three:
Biology (or Biology, Ecology & These
two:
the Environment) Algebra I
Chemistry (or Chemistry in the Geometry
Community) Electives:
Math
Science Physics Algebra II
(2
credits)
(2
credits) Electives: Pre-Calculus
Anatomy Calculus
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry AP Calculus BC
AP Physics 1 AP Statistics
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Any
two
of
the
following:
AP Music Theory Oasis
S
emester
(0.5)
Foundations of Art Life Skills/Worldview
Drawing/Painting Intro to Logic
2D/3D Art Survey of World Religions
AP Studio Art: Drawing, 2D & 3D Philosophy I
AP Art History Philosophy II
2D/3D/Design Philosophy of Science
Theology,
Band Modern Philosophy
Fine
Arts Ethics,
Digital Media and Marketing Senior Seminar
(2
credits) Values
Film Studies
(4
credits) NICS
S
emester
(0.5)
Jazz Band Life Skills/Worldview
Choir Old Testament Studies
Advanced Choir Survey of World Religions
Strings Ensemble New Testament Studies
Journalism Christian Theology
Speech and Debate History of Thought
Yearbook Senior Seminar
Drama
Choose
from
the
courses
listed
in
any
of
the
categories
or
the
following:
Computer AP Psychology (Social Studies)
Computer Applications: Design & Video Electives
(1
credit) AP Computer Science A (Math)
AP Computer Science Principles (Math)
AP Research
* With the exception of transfer students, the computer requirement must be met by freshmen.
** With the exception of transfer students, the PE requirement must be met by sophomores.
Theology,
Ethics,
Values
Courses:
Each course on this grid is a semester’s credit (0.5).
NICS NICS Oasis Oasis
Semester
One Semester
Two Semester
One Semester
Two
9th
Grade Life Skills/Worldview Old Testament Studies Life Skills/Worldview Intro. To Logic
New Testament
10th
Grade Surv. World Religions Surv. World Religions Philosophy I
Studies
11th
Grade Christian Theology I Christian Theology II Philosophy II Philosophy of Science
12th
Grade History of Thought Senior Seminar Modern Philosophy Senior Seminar
however, both grades will be reflected on the transcript. Unless there are extenuating
circumstances, during the tenure of a high school student at YISS, no more than two full
credits of remedial coursework will be accepted as credit that counts toward meeting
graduation requirements.
Grading Scale
Our grading scale is competitive, and we have been assured by major college admissions
officers that this is a positive aspect of our school for our students. They also assure us that
this is not a hindrance to competitive college admission and is most likely a benefit to our
students. Our school profile is sent to each college or university to which our students
apply, and the profile explains our grading scale to them.
Pluses (+) and minuses (-) are used to calculate grade point averages on the following scale:
Letter
Grade Percentage
GPA AP
Courses
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Grade Classification
Grade classification for high school students will be determined by the number of course
credits earned at the end of each year of high school.
Graduating Early
YISS does not encourage students to make plans to meet all compulsory credits before the
end of the senior year for the sake of an early graduation, but in rare circumstances, such
plans may be allowed. When such plans are allowed, families should be prepared to pay for
the full senior year.
Students bearing Korean passports and desiring to enter Korean universities before the end
of the senior year at YISS would need to have the same understanding. Additionally, such
students should note that YISS is not oriented around preparing students for Korean
universities and that in light of this, such students have a great deal of individual preparation
to do on their own. Details about such a decision should be discussed with the college
counselor from the inception of such a plan. A final decision about such plans needs to be
made a minimum of eight months prior to the date of expected graduation.
The same parameters apply to Japanese students desiring to enter Japanese universities.
High school courses are offered in a two-day, eight block schedule. This schedule was
expressly adopted to provide room in a student’s schedule for a dedicated study hall to
help with the academic workload at YISS and reduce academic stress. It was not intended
to give opportunities for students to overload an already rigorous academic schedule with
an additional academic class. For that reason, any student taking two or more AP classes is
required to take a study hall. Upon request, a student may appeal to replace this study hall
requirement with one of the following fine arts courses. (Once again, the school reserves
the right to limit a student’s course load when it is deemed appropriate):
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Some students are selected to become TAs (teacher assistants). TAs do not receive credit
but will have it documented on their transcript that they were TAs.
Dropping/Adding Classes
When adding or dropping a course, a student may do so within the first two weeks of each
semester without issue. After a course is added, the student and teacher will discuss what
work has been missed and what the ongoing expectations are for the course.
When adding or dropping a course after this two-week window, the following
considerations need to be made. Pending the time of enrollment, the course may only be
available as an audit rather than a full-semester credit course. When dropping a course, the
student’s official transcript will reflect the withdrawal with either a WP (Withdraw-Pass) or a
WF (Withdraw-Fail). The grade at the time of withdrawal will determine the status of the
withdrawal. The option to withdraw may take place at any time after the first two weeks of
each semester but before the close of each quarter-marking period.
Any decision to alter a student’s schedule at any point will require a meeting with the
student’s counselor, as well as a confirmation of parental approval. The school
administration reserves the right to determine when circumstances may necessitate an
exception to this policy.
Auditing a Class
Though highly unusual, students have the option of auditing any YISS course (with the
exception of AP courses). While enrolled in the audited course, the student is expected to
be diligent with their work and complete all their assignments and assessments as usual.
Any lack of effort will result in a reevaluation of the student’s enrollment, with a possible
withdraw. With the successful completion of an audited course, the student’s transcript will
reflect an “AU” for a semester mark with 0.0 credit awarded. If the audit is unsuccessful, the
student will receive an “AU-W” for a semester mark, indicating that they have withdrawn
from the course.
Any discussion to audit a course must be had prior to the start of that semester. A meeting
with the student’s counselor is required, as well as parent approval. The school
administration reserves the right to determine when circumstances may necessitate an
exception to this policy.
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Advanced Placement
High school students who enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) courses should expect to
have an additional one to two hours of homework per night for every Advanced Placement
course taken. Any student taking two or more AP classes is required to take a study hall
(see Minimum Course Load above). Every student who enrolls in an AP course will be
required to take the Advanced Placement test at the end of the school term. Students
desiring to take more than two AP courses per year must be granted counseling office
permission to do so. Students desiring to take more than two AP courses per year must
have demonstrated a proven ability to handle the rigor of the curriculum that is a part of the
entire schedule for the student for the year, including extracurricular involvement as well.
For students receiving a grade of 74% or higher in an AP course, their GPA will be weighted
an additional 1.0 as noticed in our grading scale. In any instance in which students have
less than a C- in AP courses, AP credit allocations on GPA will be lost. Students may be
removed from an AP course at the end of a semester if they do not maintain a “C” or better
average. YISS does not recognize or report any AP exams taken at locations other than our
school. Students must be in AP classes at YISS to take AP exams at YISS. Though YISS
does not encourage students to take extra AP courses off-site, the school grants excused
absences to any student taking an AP exam off campus. Students are responsible to inform
the school about these absences two months in advance of the test dates. Families are
responsible for all expenses incurred due to the taking of the off-campus exams.
The YISS Student Learning Support Department’s primary responsibility is to ensure that all
students receive daily meaningful educational experiences with appropriate student learning
support services as necessary.
NICS students attend Chapel each week. The Theology, Ethics, and Values requirements for
NICS students are semester courses that build from a distinctly biblical framework. These
include Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Christian Theology I & II, Life of
C.S. Lewis, Seven Deadly Sins, Religion & Humanity, and Survey of World Religions, as
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Oasis students attend Ossembly each week. The Theology, Ethics, and Values requirements
for Oasis students are semester courses that broadly present and promote morals, ethics,
and values. These include Survey of World Religions, Logic, Life of C.S. Lewis, Seven
Deadly Sins, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy I & II, and Modern Philosophy.
Seniors in both NICS and Oasis take Senior Seminar with emphases varying according to
their NICS and Oasis frameworks.
Principal’s
Honor
Roll:
The three school awards listed below are presented to seniors at the Senior Celebration
before graduation and to the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at the high school awards
ceremony at the end of the school year.
Guardian
Award:
YISS teachers and administration select one student per grade level as a
representative of those personal qualities most valued by YISS: character, leadership,
service, and self-discipline.
Leadership
Award:
T
his award recognizes five students throughout the high school who
are actively and positively influencing their peers through their leadership in both formal and
informal school-sponsored events and activities.
Service
Award:
This award recognizes five students throughout the high school who
demonstrate a selfless desire to serve others in their community. Recipients of this award
should be involved in service, missions, mentoring, discipleship, and/or any other activity
where they actively serve others.
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Academic Accountability
YISS is committed to encouraging students to reach their highest academic potential. The
policy outlined below is intended to provide accountability and encouragement and is
designed with the students’ best interests in mind, endeavoring to guide them toward
academic success.
● Students who fail two or more classes for any quarter or have a cumulative GPA
below a 1.67 will be placed on Academic
Probation
and their ability to return to YISS for the following school year will
be reviewed. Details of the contract may vary according to the unique circumstances
of each student and will be determined by the high school administration along with
the student’s high school counselor.
● Parents of students who are placed on any
Academic
Restoration
Plan
w
ill be
required to come in for a mandatory conference with the student and the assistant
principal.
● All students on an Academic
Restoration
Plan
w
ill meet weekly with their counselor.
● Students must reach or exceed YISS’s minimum academic standards for two
consecutive quarters before being removed from an Academic
Warning
Restoration
Plan
.
● Students who enter an Academic
Warning
Restoration
Plan
for the second time will
be evaluated by the administration to determine if re-enrollment will be offered for
the following school year.
When circumstances warrant it, the typical first step of Academic Probation may be
bypassed and a student may be immediately placed on Academic Warning.
Students who fail an entire semester of a class required for graduation, but do not fall under
the Academic Probation/Academic Warning guidelines, will have to attend a mandatory
credit recovery meeting with their counselor.
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Homework
● Students should expect no more than 60 minutes of homework between class
meetings for non-AP classes. Particular assignments may require more than 60
minutes, but those assignments will be given well in advance of due dates, thus
allowing students to work ahead and budget the time they spend over a period of
several nights.
● AP classes will entail more homework—up to two hours of work, with occasional
exceptions — between class meetings.
● The amount of time calculated for a given assignment is focused time without
distractions like music, social media, or phones.
● Only AP courses may assign homework during Chuseok, Christmas, and Lunar New
Year. No courses (including AP Courses) may assign homework during Spring Break.
When homework amnesty is in effect, no classroom assessments or assignments
may be due on the first two school days following the break. No assignments
intended to utilize, or appearing to utilize, the above breaks for their completion may
be assigned even if the due dates meet the above requirements.
● Homework is an integral part of the learning process; therefore, no other individual(s)
may do homework for a student.
● Homework assignments will be posted both in the classroom and on Schoology.
Extra Credit
Extra credit assignments are not given at YISS. Students may be given the option of
re-doing an assignment or assessment at teacher discretion, but extra credit assignments,
which are typically given to raise a grade, are not permitted. The goal is student learning,
not higher grades.
In the first and third quarters, any work due within 14 calendar days of a quarter's end must
be submitted by the final day of that quarter. In the second and fourth quarters, any work
due within 14 calendar days of the quarter’s end must be turned in by the last day of
classes before semester exams.
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Students are expected to take their semester exams as scheduled. Occasionally, it happens
that due to extenuating circumstances, students cannot take an exam(s) at the scheduled
time and need to make other arrangements for that exam(s). Please be aware that if a
student needs to take his or her exam(s) outside of the scheduled time, there will be a
₩75,000 fee for each rescheduled exam. This fee is used to compensate the teacher for
the time and effort necessary to create a different exam to preserve academic integrity. This
fee will be paid to the Business Office. Notification of the need to reschedule a semester
exam must be made to the High School Office at least 10 days prior to the beginning of
exams.
Report Cards
Report cards will be issued via both student and parent email at the end of each quarter.
Please keep in mind that report cards cannot be issued until all financial obligations are
fulfilled. Please let the High School Office (ext. 229) know if you are not receiving these
reports.
Records
Confidentiality
YISS values the confidentiality of our student records. YISS will not release or disseminate
information pertaining to students and their families to groups or individuals not associated
with YISS without the prior written request or consent by the student’s legal guardians.
Requesting Records
Student records (transcripts) should be requested in the Registrar’s Office (ext. 231). Please
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allow up to five business days for all requests to be completed. Any records that need to be
requested for the purpose of college admissions need to be directed to the high school
college counselor.
Requests for official transcripts must be mailed/electronically delivered and cannot be
hand-delivered. Unofficial copies will be available on site and will be labeled accordingly.
The school will process student records for up to seven (7) college applications without
charge. Any additional records requests will be charged at ₩20,000 each.
Student records for up to three (3) boarding school applications will be processed annually
without charge. Additional requests being charged at ₩10,000 per request.
Additional copies of diplomas may be requested at the rate of ₩10,000 for each copy.
Letters of Recommendation
If a student is in need of a letter of recommendation for any reason, the student or parent
should contact the counselor or teacher to facilitate the letter of recommendation.
Schoology
YISS’s online learning management software grants parents and students the opportunity to
track progress and keep pace with assignments with ease. Schoology houses calendars,
homework assignments, test dates, grades, daily updates, contact information, and other
such information. Schoology is the primary communication tool between the school and the
home and gives parents the access they need to keep themselves informed regarding the
progress of their student(s). It is expected that both parents and students will regularly visit
Schoology to stay apprised of student progress and school communication.
Seniors
Valedictorian & Salutatorian
The valedictorian and salutatorian will be determined at the end of the third quarter of the
senior year. The awards are based upon the cumulative grade point averages for all classes
taken at YISS beginning in ninth grade (including Algebra I, if taken before ninth grade). A
minimum of four semesters of full-time study at YISS is required for a student to be
considered for valedictorian or salutatorian.
In the event of a tie to the ten-thousandth place between candidates, the first tiebreaker
compares students on equal terms of study at YISS and the second includes fourth quarter
grades in the calculation. If neither breaks the tie, YISS will give two valedictory awards.
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Exam Exemption
Seniors may be exempted from taking exams in both the first and second semester. In the
first semester, seniors may exempt an exam if they have a 92 average when the 1st and 2nd
quarters are averaged. In the second semester, they may be exempt if they have an 84
average when the 3rd and 4th quarters are averaged. Exempt students may not have had
any serious, major, or extreme disciplinary offenses and no more than three absences
(except for school-related absences and absences approved by the administration) in any
class in which they are exempted from taking an exam. For AP courses, teachers may
require all students to take an exam. Teachers of regular courses (non-AP) cannot require
seniors to take an exam if their grades are above these cutoffs and they satisfy all other
terms of eligibility.
Students in 9th-11th grade may be exempted from final exams in second semester, if they
have a 94 average when the 3rd and 4th quarter grades are averaged. Exempted students
may not have had any serious, major, or extreme disciplinary offences and no more than
three absences (except for school-related absences and absences approved by the
administration) in any class in which they are exempted from taking an exam.
Teachers cannot require students to take an exam if their grades meet these cutoffs and
they satisfy all other terms of eligibility.
Senior Privileges
The senior class may be granted privileges during the school year. Privileges may be
granted to all, none, or any number in between and may be surrendered when the class or
the individual does not meet YISS’s general guidelines or the guidelines that pertain to the
specific privilege(s). Seniors with academic or behavioral issues are subject to a loss of
privileges.
may leave
school at the beginning of Opportunity Block and return at the beginning of C or G
block. Missing attendance for required events will likely result in disciplinary
measures and possible loss of privilege.
● C
or
G
block:
may leave school at the beginning of C or G block and return at the end of
lunch. Students
are
not
permitted
to
order
food
for
delivery
onto
campus.
● D
or
H
block:
The student
For students to enjoy this privilege, they will need to obtain, complete, and submit an
Off-Campus
Study
Hall
Privilege
Parental
Permission
Form
. This needs to be signed by both
the student and the parents and brought to the HS office in order for the student to receive
an Off-Campus Study Hall Privilege Pass. You must have this pass and use it in order to
check in and out of school.*Students, except those with an A or E block study hall, must
sign
out
at the front desk before leaving the campus.
to abide by these guidelines will result in the immediate loss of this privilege and may result
in the loss of the other individual senior privileges as well.
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Student Writing
● MLA
Standards
for
all
writing
assignments
In an effort to standardize expectations and to eliminate confusion regarding what
standards are required in which classrooms, all teachers expect students to use the
same formatting guidelines for written assignments. These guidelines can be found
on The OWL (online writing lab) at Purdue University
(https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_style_introduction.
html).
● Use
of
TurnItIn.com
for
all
typed
writing
assignments
Teachers and students at YISS all have access to Turnitin accounts. Teachers who
assign any typed writing assignments will expect students to submit these
assignments through their Turnitin accounts. Turnitin enables students to verify that
their work is not plagiarized and allows teachers to grade papers digitally if they so
choose.
Textbooks
Textbooks are loaned to students and remain the property of YISS. The student is fully
responsible for textbooks assigned to him/her. Teachers assess the condition of textbooks
at the beginning and end of the school year using the following rubric.
Textbooks must be treated carefully. Normal wear and tear on textbooks occurs, for which a
fine is not issued. However, obvious damage to the binding, cover, and/or pages of the
books depreciates the condition of these materials, and a fine will be issued. Fees for lost or
damaged books must be paid prior to a student’s records and yearbook being released.
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If the text was issued at ____ ….then the student will be
…and returned at ____ level,
level, charged the following fine:
4 4 0
4 3 0
3 3 0
3 2 0
2 2 0
2 1 0
1 1 0
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ATTENDANCE
Attendance is one of the most important factors influencing a child’s success in school. If a
student must miss school, it is that student’s responsibility to obtain any missed
assignments and make up all work. A tardy will be counted as an absence after the first 20
minutes of class are missed.
Absences
Excessive Absences
Any student who is absent, whether excused or unexcused, more than eight (8) times in any
course throughout the semester may lose credit in that course. Each semester, the high
school administration reviews the records of students with more than eight absences from
given classes to determine whether those students lose credit or not. Unexcused absences
are recorded on report cards.
Excused Absences
In order for an absence to be excused, the absence must either be pre-approved, or the
parent/guardian must email hs.attendance@yisseoul.org from a parental account on the day
of the absence or submit a written note explaining the nature of his/her child’s absence to
the school attendance officer upon the child’s return to school. If an explanation is not
turned in by the time the student returns to school, the absence will be considered
unexcused. Students who miss more than three consecutive days due to illness should not
return to school without a doctor's note.
In the interest of everyone’s health, students should not attend classes within 24 hours of
having a fever.
An excused absence is an absence due to the illness of a student, serious illness or death
in the family, medical appointments that cannot be made during non-school hours
(validated with a doctor’s note), or government paperwork. Absences not falling within these
categories will be reviewed by the administration and may be considered unexcused.
Partial-day absences for illness will rarely be excused unless the student was attending a
pre-arranged medical appointment that could not be made during non-school hours, had
informed the high school assistant principal or principal prior to attending the appointment,
and then turned in a doctor’s note to the attendance officer upon signing into school. Final
authority for judgment regarding an absence rests with the administration.
Pre-Arranged Absences
Parents and students are encouraged to obtain approval for planned absences prior to
making travel arrangements to assure that the absence will be excused. A Pre-Arranged
Absence form—with a clearly stated reason for the absence and with a parent’s signature—
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must be submitted to the High School Office at least two (2) days before the absence. Late
submission may result in the absence being deemed unexcused. This form is available in
the High School Office.
Pre-Arranged Absence forms for student-athletes or club members who miss school for
school-sponsored events will be distributed by and returned to the event activities
director/chaperone/sponsor. These forms identify the date by which all assignments,
quizzes, and tests missed during the time of the pre-arranged absence should be
completed.
Assignments that fall due during the absence, are assigned during the absence, or are due
in the two days immediately following the absence are considered to be part of the time
extension identified in the pre-arranged absence form.
Make-up Assignments
When students are absent from school, they are responsible for getting work assigned while
they were absent from Schoology and completing the assignments. Any work not made up
will result in a zero. For each excused day absent, the student will be given one day to
make up missed work. With the exception of pre-arranged absences, work that was due on
the initial date of the absence must be turned in the day the student returns to school. In
addition, the student must make arrangements with teachers to complete any missed
assessments—preferably that same day but no later than the next school day. Further credit
will be lost if work is not completed in a timely manner. Long range assignments are due on
the date announced or immediately upon return to school.
It is the student's responsibility to arrange for make-up work with the teacher. The
appropriate time to arrange for the make-up work is always on the day of the return to
school. If a student does not take the initiative to make up the work at the appropriate time,
then the teacher bears no responsibility and records a zero for the work.
Homework and projects are counted as on time at the beginning of the class period within
which they are to be submitted. Late grade penalties will begin to be assessed from that
point in time.
Tests
and
Projects:
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Skipping Class
It is important that students attend class and other required gatherings in order to ensure
the highest quality of education. Because attendance is so important, students who skip a
portion of and/or an entire class or any other required event will receive an unexcused
absence and may receive a suspension. Leaving campus during the school day without
checking out will result in an automatic suspension. For additional offenses, students may
be removed permanently from YISS.
Unexcused Absences
For credit to be given on missed schoolwork, the absence must be excused. Unexcused
absences will likely result in disciplinary measures being taken and will be recorded on
quarterly report cards.
A student who arrives at school after 7:50 a.m. must check in with the receptionist on the
first floor to receive a late or tardy slip, prior to proceeding to class. A tardy will be counted
as an absence after the first twenty (20) minutes of class are missed.
Tardies
During each quarter, each student is permitted two tardies per class before disciplinary
action is taken. The third tardy will result in a detention. The fourth and each additional
offense will result in further discipline. A parent conference may be required at this time.
Unexcused absences from arriving late to school (by more than 20 minutes) will also be
considered if disciplinary action related to attendance is necessary.
Regardless of the circumstances, students who arrive late to school should report to the
receptionist at the front desk. Students who are more than twenty minutes late to
school/class are considered absent. Students having a parental note explaining the
tardiness to school should present it upon arrival.
Students without a note will automatically be counted as unexcused. Excused tardies do
not count against perfect attendance. Classes missed for avoidable reasons will result in
unexcused absences (please review Unexcused Absences for further details). Unless the
student was attending a pre-arranged medical appointment that could not be made during
non-school hours, and has, upon arrival, turned in the doctor’s note to the attendance
officer, the late arrival to school, related to illness, will rarely be excused. Clear and direct
parent communication in such situations is vital.
depart school early. Failure to follow appropriate procedures will result in an unexcused
absence and disciplinary consequences. If a student becomes ill during the day and needs
to check out of school, that student must first go through the High School Office and then
to the nurse’s office before calling a parent or guardian for permission to check out.
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CONDUCT
Academic Integrity
The mission and values of Yongsan International School of Seoul affirm that we, as an
educational community, are committed to guiding and mentoring students and pursuing
truth and excellence in all of our academic endeavors. In any academic institution,
academic integrity is of the utmost importance. For this reason, YISS has established
standards and expectations that represent our commitment to both truth and excellence.
Plagiarism:
● copying significant portions of text straight from a single source, without alteration
● patching together several different sources and altering sentences to fit them
together
● retaining the essential content of the source, but changing key words and phrases
● borrowing generously or recycling from previous work
● mentioning an author’s name for a source, but neglecting to include specific
information on the location of the material referenced
● providing inaccurate information regarding sources
● properly citing a source, but neglecting to put in quotation marks
● text that has been copied word-for-word
Collusion:
● seeking out and/or receiving information about a test or quiz from a student or
students who have already taken the test or quiz
● giving (specific) information about a test or quiz to students who have not yet taken
it
● allowing another student to copy any of your work, in whole or in part
● copying another student’s work in whole or in part
● allowing someone to turn in your work as his or her own
● turning in someone else’s work as your own
● using previously assigned and/or graded work to gain class credit for the second
time
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● solving problems or doing work for someone else on an assignment for which they
will receive a grade
● allowing someone else to solve problems or do work that you are supposed to do,
for which you will receive a grade
● sharing completed assignments or portions of completed assignments with another
student for any reason
● being in possession of another student’s completed assignments or portions of their
completed assignments for any reason
Breaking
of
Fair-Practice
Testing
Procedures:
At
YISS
issues
of
academic
integrity
are
considered
to
be
a
major
offense.
As
such,
the
consequences
for
the
offense
are
significant
and
are
cumulative
over
a
student's
entire
high
school
career.
1st
Offense:
students will receive 1-3 days of Saturday detention and a parent conference
with the assistant principal will be held
● If the offense is concerning a graded classwork assignment or quiz, they will receive
a grade of 0%.
● If the offense is concerning a test, paper, or project, the YISS Academic Integrity
Conversion Percentage (AICP) of 0.65 will be multiplied by the earned grade on an
uncompromised test/paper/project and that will be the student's grade.
● On a compromised test/paper/project, the assessment will be re-taken/re-done, and
the AICP will be multiplied by the subsequent grade earned.
● A student reflection on the incident will be written by the student explaining the
details of the incident, what they did wrong and what they are going to do to
exercise better personal integrity/judgment.
● Students forfeit their eligibility to run for a Student Council position or any Club
leadership position in the upcoming year.
● Students forfeit their eligibility to apply for NHS.
● Students forfeit the opportunity to exempt semester exams.
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2nd
Offense:
● The school counselor will report the incident to the admissions offices of colleges to
which the student has applied or has been accepted.
● If the offense is concerning a graded classwork assignment or quiz they will receive
a grade of 0%.
● If the offense is concerning a test, paper, or project, the YISS AICP will be multiplied
by the earned grade on an uncompromised test/paper/project and that will be the
student’s grade.
● On a compromised test/paper/project, the assessment will be re-taken/re-done, and
the AICP will be multiplied by the subsequent grade earned.
● A restoration plan will be written for the student and reviewed with the parents in a
meeting with the assistant principal.
● A student reflection on the incident will be written by the student explaining the
details of the incident, what they did wrong and what they are going to do to
exercise better personal integrity/judgment.
● Students forfeit their eligibility to run for a Student Council position or any Club
leadership position in the upcoming year.
● Students forfeit their eligibility to apply for NHS.
● Students forfeit the opportunity to exempt semester exams.
3rd
Offense:
Any student who smokes or is caught with tobacco products on or off campus during
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Bullying
YISS believes that all students have a right to a safe and healthy school environment. The
school, including students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators all have an
obligation and responsibility to work together to promote mutual respect, tolerance, and
acceptance and create a community that does not tolerate bullying of any kind.
Bullying
is unwanted, aggressive behavior among students that involves a real or perceived
power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
To that end, YISS will not tolerate behavior that infringes on the safety of any student. A
student shall not intimidate or harass another student through words or actions. Such
behavior includes direct physical contact, such as hitting or shoving; verbal assaults, such
as teasing or name-calling; sexual harassment, social isolation, or manipulation; and
cyberbullying.
This policy applies to students on school grounds, while traveling to and from school or a
school-sponsored activity, during the lunch period, and during a school-sponsored activity.
It also includes acts of bullying that take place at any time when the acts have a negative
impact on school attendance/activities by (1) posing a threat or danger to the safety of
students, employees, or school property, or (2) disrupting the school environment.
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Cyberbullying is not limited to actions that take place on-campus or during school hours
and/or that take place through the use of school-issued electronic communication devices.
Cyberbullying includes acts done off-campus or outside of school hours and/or through the
use of student, third party, or other non-school electronic communication devices which
have a negative impact on school attendance/activities by either (1) posing a threat or
danger to the safety of students, employees, or school property, or (2) disrupting the school
environment.
Examples of cyberbullying include, but are not limited to, the following acts directed against
other students or school personnel:
YISS expects and encourages students, parents, and/or employees to immediately report
incidents of bullying, including cyberbullying, directed at them or other members of the
school’s community, including other students or school employees. Students should report
bullying to their school principal but also may report bullying to another school
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administrator, teacher, counselor, or employee with whom they feel comfortable speaking.
Reporting will not reflect on the victim or witness(es) in any way. Students and employees
who report bullying in good faith are protected from retaliation and should also report any
complaints of retaliation. Each complaint of bullying will be promptly investigated using the
complaint procedure set forth below and appropriate action will be taken in response to
bullying complaints that are sustained.
Complaint Process
● People who witness, experience, or become aware of bullying are encouraged to
report the incident. Victims and witnesses are protected from retaliation for reporting
bullying.
● Students or employees, either orally or in writing, shall report a complaint of
bullying/cyberbullying, to their school principal or another trusted school personnel,
such as a teacher.
● Use the “Say No to Bullying” report form on Schoology to report the incident.
● If a parent initiates the complaint, the complaint shall be reported to the appropriate
staff member. If the situation is not resolved, the divisional administration should be
informed, and an appropriate employee will follow-up with the student on whose
behalf the parent made the complaint.
● YISS will investigate the complaint and determine whether bullying/cyberbullying
occurred. A determination that the bullying/cyberbullying occurred will result in
appropriate action being taken, which may include disciplinary action up to and
including removal from school.
● Retaliatory behavior against any complainant, witness, or participant in the
complaint process is not permitted. If a student, employee, or parent of a student,
believes that he/she has been retaliated against for making a complaint, he or she
should report this to the principal. The matter will be investigated pursuant to this
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Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is not permitted at any time on the YISS campus.
Computer Usage
Students must always be in compliance with the Technology Use Policy. In academic
settings, including study halls, students may use computers only for educational purposes.
Students may only use school-issued laptops while at school. Computers not owned by the
school will be treated as all other personal electronic devices. See Electronic Devices
below.
The following sites and types of sites are not allowed to be visited at any time during the
school day without permission:
Students may only use their computer for designated class purposes during a specific class
period. Going to an inappropriate internet site will result in an after-school detention for the
first offense. The second offense will result in an extended after school detention and a
meeting with the student’s guardian where a Restoration Plan that outlines expectations
and accountability measures will be put into effect such that any more computer violations
will result in an in-school suspension of 1 to 3 days.
School computers must always be on the school’s student network while students are using
them at school. Phones may not be used as hotspots. Computer usage history must remain
visible at all times. Students may not change the sharing settings on their computer at any
time. Students may not have illegal downloads or programs that allow for illegal downloads
on their computer at any time. Doing any of these things will result in an extended
detention, parental notification, and a Restorative Plan being implemented.
Electronic Devices
Personal electronic devices (including cell phones and smart watches) are not permitted to
be in a student’s immediate possession at school from the time the student enters their
first-period classroom until the end of the last period. All personal electronic devices must
be stored in the student’s assigned locker during this time unless permission is given by a
specific teacher for a specific class or permission has been given by the assistant principal
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Personally-owned computers or tablets may not be brought to school and are never
allowed to be used by students on campus.
If the student is in possession of a cell phone or any other personal electronic device during
school hours without permission, the device will be confiscated, given to the assistant
principal, and the following disciplinary actions will be taken:
● First
Offense:
Saturday detention.
Forgery
Forgery is lying. Any student found forging signatures on school documents will be subject
to suspension.
Grace Card
Each student is issued a Grace Card. Teachers sign this when minor violations occur in
areas such as chewing gum, dress code violations, SLOTHE (Speaking a Language Other
Than English), or when other minor inappropriate behavior occurs. Students are expected to
carry their Grace Card with them at school at all times. Disciplinary action will take place
after the student receives four signatures on their Grace Card. If a student has lost their
Grace Card, they should be referred to the HS Office.
Grievance Policy
When a student believes that school policy as outlined in the handbook is not being
followed by a teacher, the student should, if at all possible, first take the complaint to the
teacher. If resolution does not come about, the student should take the grievance to a
school administrator or counselor. All such grievances will be thoroughly investigated and
addressed.
Hall Passes
For students to be permitted to be out of class during class time, they must have hall
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passes on their person. Failure to secure a hall pass may result in loss of privilege to leave
the classroom.
Improper Language
The use of improper or vulgar language, gestures, or insinuations is not permissible.
● Students may speak in another language for world language courses or for other
academic reasons.
● YISS faculty/staff may give permission to speak in another language when
necessary.
● Students may speak in Korean with YISS national staff who cannot speak English.
● Students may speak with parents in their native language.
Off-Campus Behavior
Behavior that is detrimental to our school community, or to our school’s reputation in the
larger community, will not be tolerated even if it takes place off campus and after school
hours. Such behavior includes the use of drugs, tobacco or alcohol products in the vicinity
of our campus, violations of Korean law, defacing community property, fighting, or bullying.
This list is not inclusive of all other potential violations. Consequences for such behavior will
be consistent with consequences for on-campus infractions.
Personal Belongings
All personal belongings brought to school are the responsibility of the student. Bringing
valuables or large amounts of money to school is unwise. The school cannot be held liable
if such items are lost or stolen.
Public Affection
Public displays of affection between couples at YISS are not permitted. Students who do
not abide by this policy will be referred to the assistant principal for disciplinary action.
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Sexual Activity
YISS has a moral, legal, and scriptural responsibility to maintain standards within the school
that promote the health and welfare of all of its students. Engagement in sexual intercourse
carries consequences for students that often include sexually transmitted infections,
pregnancy, guilt, and broken relationships, as well as violating biblical standards. Since
sexually active students can negatively affect themselves and others in our community,
such students will be counseled and strongly encouraged to forego such activity. Students
who reject this counsel may be asked to withdraw.
The following is a list of bus rules at YISS. This list is posted on each bus.
1. Students are to remain seated in their assigned seats with the safety belts fastened
until the bus comes to a complete stop at the school or their stop.
2. Eating and drinking are not allowed on the bus.
3. Students are not to distract the driver in any way.
4. Throwing any item inside the bus or out the window is not allowed.
5. Students are not to extend anything (including hands, head, feet, or other objects)
out of the window.
6. Students are not to use profanity, yell, or make obscene gestures to motorists,
pedestrians, or each other.
7. The school’s discipline policy applies to all students being transported on the school
bus.
8. Students must be authorized by YISS to ride the school bus.
9. Students must obey the directions given by a staff member or the bus driver.
The student will be suspended from riding the bus for the
duration of the semester.
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Please note that students who are bus riders will be expected to ride the bus home unless
the office staff has received either a note or phone call from the parents. If parents choose
to call in this request, we ask that you assist us by calling in before 1:00 p.m. on full days
and 9:00 a.m. on half-days.
YISS cannot allow students to switch buses for any reason. We cannot arrange for students
to ride home with another student who rides a bus. Since most buses are full and seats are
contracted to parents/families, we do not allow students who do not normally ride a certain
school bus to take it on special occasions.
All bus drivers are required to submit necessary documentation for driving a school bus.
This includes a driver’s license, safety training certificates, a criminal background check,
and other documents as requested by the YISS Transportation Office. Mandatory monthly
training is required of all drivers with regard to service, safety, and accident prevention to
ensure that all drivers are current and compliant with all safety regulations.
All YISS buses undergo regular safety and maintenance checks, and drivers are trained to
contact school staff when problems are detected. Transportation department supervisors
will also randomly accompany different bus routes to monitor students and drivers.
Buses are inspected frequently for cleanliness, safety belt function, and other potential
hazards to ensure the best and safest environment for riders.
All YISS buses maintain a CCTV system that is monitored weekly to ensure normal
operation. Concerns or complaints about student or driver behavior are reviewed using the
CCTV footage. Buses are also equipped with a tachometer that registers the speed of the
bus throughout its route to ensure compliance with speed limits.
Drivers check the inside of the bus after each run to look for lost items and to ensure all
students have departed. Lost and Found items are returned to the Business Office.
Bus-related questions should be directed to the YISS Transportation Office via phone or
email. Contact information is found at the beginning of this handbook.
Parents should contact the YISS Transportation Office first before contacting drivers directly
as drivers are trained to not answer their phones while driving except in an emergency.
Vandalism
A student who defaces or destroys school property is responsible to pay to repair or replace
it and is subject to any disciplinary action considered necessary by the administrator.
Cyber-vandalism is an equally egregious offense. Serious offenses may result in removal
from school.
Weapons
Any student having in his/her possession, displaying, or using any weapon or any
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DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Community Service
Community service can be required of students as a disciplinary action for the violation of
school rules. The type and duration of such service will vary, and it is generally enacted in
those circumstances for which it is a fitting consequence. Due to the intensive nature of
supervision required for this consequence, it is a disciplinary action that will be applied
judiciously and only when appropriate to the offense.
Detention
After-School Detention
After-school detentions are given as a disciplinary action for rule violations. Tardiness to an
assigned detention is equivalent to skipping. Detentions must be served the following
school day, unless approval has been given by a principal. Circumstances that may permit a
student to have a one day extension on serving a detention may include special school
events or previous personal commitments. If a one day extension is granted, the detention
must be served on the following school day without an opportunity for a further extension.
Accumulation of multiple detentions will result in the following consequences:
● Three
Detentions
in a semester = an extended detention may be assigned
● Five
Detentions
in a semester = a Saturday detention may be issued
● Additional
Detentions
in a semester = the student may be removed from YISS
Extended Detention
Extended detentions last for up to three hours and serve as a stepping stone consequence
between a standard detention and a Saturday detention. After the second extended
detention, any additional extended detention will result in a Saturday detention.
Saturday Detention
Students are assigned a Saturday detention when after-school and/or extended detentions
have proven ineffective or when a rule violation is serious enough for the school to take
significant action. Students who receive a Saturday detention will be required to serve that
detention on a Saturday morning from the hours of 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and submit a fee
of ₩100,000 to compensate the teacher(s) supervising that detention.
Suspension
YISS suspends students from school activities when all other means of discipline have
proven ineffective or when a rule violation is serious enough for the school to take serious
action.
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Level
2
(Serious)
Offenses: Possible
Consequences
for
Level
2
Offense:
● failure to serve punishment for a minor offense ● extended detention
● excessive number of minor offenses ● written response
● intentional disruption of class ● community service
● unexcused absences ● behavior contract
● driving to school without school approval ● restoration plan
● inappropriate public display of affection
● vulgar language, gestures, or insinuations
● being in elementary or middle school area
without permission
● breaking acceptable Computer, Technology,
and/or Internet usage agreement.
Level
3
(Major)
Offenses: Possible
Consequences
for
Level
3
Offense:
● failure to serve punishment for a serious ● Saturday detention
offense ● written response
● excessive number of serious offenses ● community service
● skipping class or a required activity ● restoration plan
● tobacco products ● notification of future university
● disrespect/Insubordination towards authority ● restitution
● forgery/lying/deception ● suspension
● breaking of YISS Academic Integrity policy
● defacing school property
● stealing
● prohibited paraphernalia
● antagonizing someone
● threatening another YISS community member
● leaving campus w/o approval
● being in a restricted area
Level
4
(Extreme)
Offenses: Possible
Consequences
for
Level
4
Offense:
● alcohol/Illegal drugs ● written response
● destroying school property ● community service
● sexual harassment ● restoration plan
● unwanted physical contact ● notification of future university
● endangering the safety of others ● restitution
● fighting/bullying ● suspension
● weapons ● removal from YISS
● multiple suspensions
● breaking of Academic/Behavior Restoration
Plan
● threatening another YISS community member
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DRESS CODE
The dress code sets guidelines to ensure modesty, comfort for all students, and a positive
learning environment. Enforcement will be strict to protect the freedom of those who abide
by the rules.
General Rules
● Dress code must be observed from when students arrive at school until the school
day ends. All garments worn on campus or to school events must be tasteful and
modest.
● No hats or caps may be worn inside the building.
● Male students are not permitted to wear earring (s) or any type of body piercing at
school or as a participant at any school-sponsored activities.
● Female students are permitted to wear earrings. No other type of body piercing is
permitted at school or at any school-sponsored activities.
● Extreme, unnatural hair color is not permitted.
● Appropriate footwear should be worn at all times. The following examples of
footwear are inappropriate: beach or pool sandals, high heels, any shoes/sandals
that fall off easily or pose a safety concern.
Shirts
Students may buy short-sleeve or long-sleeve polo shirts, or short or long-sleeve Oxford
dress shirts (button-down, full button front) from any vendor. The shirts must meet the
following guidelines:
● The shirt must be long enough so that no skin is visible at the waist line when
standing, sitting, or bending, but not be excessively long nor excessively tight.
● The shirt must be one of these solid colors: white, red, navy, gray, or black.
● No logos (except the YISS logo), writing, or other design elements are permitted
(except on YISS athletic or club apparel).
● Athletic or clubwear must be approved by the activities director, assistant principal,
and principal, must meet all color requirements, and must have the YISS logo on it.
Polo shirts are available in the Guardian Store. The Guardian Store sells YISS patches that
can be sewn on shirts with small logos so that they can be worn during the school day.
Pants
Students may buy pants from any vendor. The pants must meet the following guidelines:
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● Pants must not have any decorative stitching, designs, holes, fraying, or be faded.
● Long shorts that are at least fingertip in length may be worn in solid khaki, navy,
gray, or black by HS students in August and May. Shorts may not be made from
legging-like material or be form-fitting. Gym/athletic shorts are unacceptable.
If students have trouble finding pants that meet the criteria, please contact the High School
Office for directions to a local vendor who can make uniform pants at a reasonable price
that meet the dress code requirements.
Sweaters
Long-sleeve or vest-style sweaters in solid red, navy, gray, white, black, or burgundy may
be worn over the polo shirt. No logos, writing, or other design elements are permitted.
Collared shirts must be visible.
For dress down days when shorts may be worn (days that shorts may be worn will always
be announced in advance by the HS Administration), they must be modest, neat, and
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non-offensive from a conservative perspective. Shorts must reach to the fingertips of the
extended arm and may not be made from legging-like material or be form-fitting.
The administration is the final arbitrator as to what appropriate dress code is at YISS.
(Students not appropriately dressed will remain in the High School Office until appropriate
dress can be procured and disciplinary consequences determined.)
*The administration reserves the right to modify the dress code policy when necessary.
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Athletes whose GPA falls below 2.0 are not allowed to participate in that seasonal sport
until the GPA is brought above the minimum requirement. Grade checks will be done
weekly, and the activities director or appropriate sponsor will monitor progress regularly.
Individual sponsors or coaches maintain and enforce academic supervision in addition to
these minimum requirements.
Athletics
YISS offers high school sports in which students may participate. Boys and girls varsity
teams compete in a variety of sports in the Korean-American Interscholastic Activities
Conference (KAIAC) and Asia Christian Schools Conference (ACSC).
Clubs
YISS offers a variety of high school clubs. These clubs exist to give students an avenue for
pursuing their interests and passions outside of the classroom in a manner and format that
helps them to grow and develop as leaders. Clubs are student-driven and managed under
the supervision of a faculty sponsor.
Club Categories
There are four categories of clubs at YISS:
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Competitive/Team:
clubs with a selected membership and/or with an involvement in
interscholastic competitions and conferences
Associated
Clubs:
clubs serving as extensions of the current school curriculum
Service/Ministry
Clubs:
clubs whose main purpose focuses on service or ministry
Student
Interest
Clubs:
clubs whose purpose is for students with similar interests in a
particular area to collectively and informally pursue that interest
Honor
Societies:
Students may only belong to two protected clubs, and those clubs may not meet during the
same period. Students elected to Student Council may participate in only one other
protected club, as Student Council is equivalent to a protected club. Students may hold a
top leadership position (president, vice-president, captain, co-captain, etc.) in only one
protected club or its equivalent. Faculty and staff members may sponsor no more than one
protected club.
Students may participate in as many student interest clubs as they wish. Student interest
clubs are ineligible for protected time and may not hold mandatory meetings, but they may
meet during lunch.
Registration for clubs will be open during the first two weeks of each semester.
Participation in clubs falls under the YISS academic eligibility requirement for participation
in extracurricular activities. The club sponsor will regularly monitor students’ academic
progress to ensure compliance with these requirements. Student grades will be checked at
the mid-quarter and quarter marking periods.
Guidelines
for
Protected
Time:
Club Governance
Protected clubs should have officers in place appropriate to the purpose and needs of the
club. (For example, some clubs may only need a president and vice-president to manage
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their operations while others may need a secretary and/or treasurer.) It is expected that
those club officers will manage their areas of responsibility under the supervision of their
faculty sponsor.
Student interest clubs are informal organizations, and, as such, do not have officers or
elected positions.
The faculty sponsor has the responsibility to guide and mentor the club’s student leaders
and ultimately oversees all activities and functions of the club. All club activities must be
sanctioned by the sponsor and approved by high school administration when necessary.
Students and/or clubs may not represent themselves as officially representing YISS without
such approval. Should a club and/or its officers function outside of these governance
boundaries, the officers are subject to immediate removal from their positions and potential
dismissal from the club. In addition, the club may be immediately dissolved.
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sure that there is no overlap between what one club and another sells.
● Clubs are not guaranteed existence for perpetuity. They are annually reviewed as to
their meeting of the standards described herein. They can lose official status at any
point.
● Election of club officers for the coming year cannot be held until May of the current
year.
● Captains in MUN commit to MUN trips and activities at the expense of their
participation in all other activities.
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Spiritual Growth
Growth in the ability to understand truth is the primary foundation of the school. YISS
provides such opportunities through required events such as Bible classes, weekly chapels
and Ossemblies, SEW, and other special events. There are many additional voluntary
opportunities available such as counseling services, club activities, and ministry trips. YISS
strives to foster an environment that provides spiritual growth.
YISS GOES
YISS GOES seeks to provide students with cross-cultural, service-learning, small group
experiences by which they can develop a passion to become lifelong servants and impact
their world with the gifts and talents they have been given. YISS GOES teams are formed in
the fall and begin meeting in order to prepare for the week-long trip over Spring
Break. GOES stands for Guardians Outreach Education & Service, and each successful
YISS GOES trip seeks to incorporate the following elements:
Service
YISS GOES trips seek to provide students with opportunities to serve and learn, in Korea
and throughout Asia. As global citizens, we recognize the value of serving one another as a
means through which we fulfill God’s creation mandate, and as a Christian organization, we
seek to share the gospel when appropriate via word and deeds.
Education
YISS GOES trips connect students with different countries and organizations that contain
rich histories. Our hope is for students to come away from trips with a greater
understanding of and appreciation for the cultures served.
Fun
YISS GOES trips are fun. Students and staff develop deep and long-lasting bonds through
training and serving together while enjoying various outings during training and on trips.
Whether through beach excursions, local markets, or cultural dinners, memories are made
to last a lifetime.
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Retreats
Class retreats provide students with the opportunity to bond as a grade, focus on the year
ahead, and to spend time contemplating what type of class they aim to be and what type of
impact they hope to have on YISS in the coming year. This time always yields a fruitful and
positive start for the school year. Students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade will have the
opportunity to partake in a one-day school retreat for their specific grade at the beginning
of the school year. Students in these grades will not attend classes that day but will spend
the day together with their class sponsors. The objectives of these class retreats are:
● to provide an atmosphere in which students can fellowship and bond with other
students of their grade in a casual environment.
● to provide the opportunity for students and teachers to interact informally with each
other in an effort to build bridges between the two.
● to provide the opportunity for teachers to mentor students and the class as a whole.
● to provide students with the opportunity to get away and do personal reflection for
their own personal growth.
● to build excitement for the coming year and defining purposeful class goals for the
year.
● to create positive feelings toward school through fun and encouraging experiences
by participation in a variety of activities.
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Please
note
that
YISS
does
not
cancel
school
due
to
air
quality
unless
instructed
to
do
so
by
our
local
education
or
health
authorities.
Fine Particles
0-15 16-35 36-75 76-149 150+
PM2.5
Course
Particles 0-30 31-80 81-149 150-299 300+
PM10
School Elementary:
No
outdoor activities Possible school
Activities Outdoor activities Secondary:
No
No outdoor closure
(PE,Recess, permitted strenuous outdoor activities
Note:
School
closures
ASAs,
etc.) activities made
without
a
recommendation
from
the
Seoul
Ministry
of
Education
No practices or
KAIAC/ACSC Practices or games permitted
games
must
be
made
up.
YISS has students remain indoors during the school day and refrain from outdoor field trips
when the temperature or wind chill factor drops to -7°C (20°F) or lower. The temperature
limits for MS/HS athletics are under the discretion of the activities director.
If you have any questions, please contact the YISS Health Office at nurse@yisseoul.org.
reasons must sign-in at the reception desk as well as receive permission from the High
School Office.
If students have special circumstances requiring a visitor to accompany them at school for
any part of the school day, administrative permission must be granted at least one day in
advance.
Parents and graduates are always welcome at YISS and are asked to check in at the
reception desk and receive a name tag when visiting during school hours. All visitors are
expected to dress modestly and to follow YISS conduct standards.
● A student who arrives at school earlier than 7:40 a.m. must report to the cafeteria
and remain there until dismissed at 7:40 a.m. unless accompanied by a staff
member or sponsor. The same holds true after 3:45 p.m.
● Students waiting after school for parent pick-up should wait in the cafeteria but
should clear the building by 4:30 p.m. unless engaged in an extracurricular activity
under teacher supervision.
● After 5:00 p.m., students, parents, and other visitors must exit the building unless
participating in a school-sponsored activity with a staff member.
● The facility is closed on weekends and holidays.
Cafeteria
Students may purchase debit cards in the cafeteria. Students may purchase food from the
cafeteria only during lunch time and Opportunity Block. The lunch menu is posted monthly
on Schoology in the Resources folder. The menu can also be accessed on the school
website at https://yis.to/menu.
Faculty and staff will respond to parent communications within 24 hours of receipt during
the school week. However, because teachers are occupied with their teaching
responsibilities during the day and have both personal and professional responsibilities in
the evening and on weekends, those responses will typically be between 3:15 and 3:45
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Dances
YISS serves a diverse clientele and seeks to be sensitive to the many viewpoints on this
topic. Under certain conditions and parameters, social dance may be permitted. Points
under consideration will be the choice of music, the type of dance, the optional nature of
the event, and the fact that the dance is not an event in and of itself.
Dance performances and routines also take place from time to time as a part of PE classes,
dance clubs, talent shows, and cultural programs. Standards will be monitored by club
sponsors or event organizers.
Driving on Campus
Students who are of age and who possess a Korean driver’s license may drive cars to
school and park there once parent permission is submitted to the High School Office and
school personnel have car tag information.
Emergency Procedures
YISS conducts a variety of emergency drills for the safety and security of our school
community throughout the year. Please follow these procedures when on campus during a
drill:
Fire Drill
Parents who are on campus should evacuate as quickly as possible to the upper outdoor
parking lot or soccer field and remain there until the administrator in charge gives the "all
clear" signal. Parents
and
visitors
are
not
permitted
to
drive
onto
campus
during
a
fire
drill.
All students, teachers, and staff will be instructed to follow procedures similar to our fire
drill, with the notable difference being that students will be escorted to designated areas in
the basement level of the school (or Hangangjin Station). Parents who are on campus
should move to the PTO Office (B1 #408) or B1 classroom #404 and remain quiet for the
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Lockdown Drill
Lockdown drills are a means of practicing preparedness in the event of an intruder. A
special coded announcement is broadcast over the PA system as a cue for all students,
teachers, staff, and parents to begin lockdown procedures.
Teachers are instructed to take attendance, lock their classroom doors, turn off the lights,
and if possible, move to a position outside the line of sight from the door. Parents who are
inside a room are to remain there with the door locked, lights off, and outside the line of
sight from the door. Those who are in a hall or common space should proceed to the staff
office at the end of the hall and remain there. All are to remain in lockdown until the “all
clear” announcement. Parents
and
visitors
are
not
permitted
to
drive
onto
campus
during
a
lockdown
drill.
Field Trips
A signed YISS General Waiver form must be on file, and any required fees must be in the
office in order for the student to take part in school-sponsored local field trips. Regular
school dress code applies to field trips unless otherwise approved by the administration.
Fundraising
● Requests for fundraising will be considered at the beginning of each semester and
must be presented to and cleared by the high school principal.
● If the fundraising is to take place beyond the high school community, the principal
will take the request to the headmaster for approval.
● Clubs that are approved to raise funds in general and who desire to fundraise at
athletic events at YISS must separately submit requests to the activities director.
● Any request to raise funds for an outside organization or charity (Red Cross,
orphanages, churches/ministries in other countries, etc.), must have prior written
permission from the headmaster. Fundraising for ministries directly associated with
YISS GOES trips will receive priority.
● Fundraising is not allowed during school programs that require student attendance.
● For “ticketed performances,” the monies raised by the ticket sales will be reinvested
into the department presenting the performance.
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Health
Office
visits:
When a student needs to visit the nurse, the student must first gain
permission from the teacher to go to the High School Office. From there, the student will
receive a pass to the Health Office. The student will need a pass from the nurse in order to
return to class. Note: Students who miss homework or assessments while in the Health
Office and who later return to other classes are still responsible for completing any work or
assessments scheduled or due that day for the classes from which they were absent.
Students who leave school from the Health Office are required to take, or make
arrangements to take all quizzes and/or tests that they will miss on that day before leaving
school along with turning in all homework that is due on that day to the appropriate
teachers.
Any student who brings medication either prescribed or over-the-counter to school needs
to leave the medication in the Health Office accompanied by a medication form
(http://yis.to/medication-form) completed by a parent. Medicine will be distributed by the
nurse according to the form. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of the times
the medicine is to be distributed and to go to the Health Office at the correct time. It is
suggested that only the medication needed for the day be brought to school.
Library/Media Center
Students and parents are encouraged to use the library facilities.
Lockers
Lockers are school property. The school reserves the right to have locker checks at any
time. Students are to take proper care of assigned lockers. Lockers will be assigned to
students at the beginning of the year. A student is to only use the locker assigned to
him/her. Lockers should be locked at all times. Students must pay for any damage to
lockers. Students should not place valuables in their lockers.
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Phone Usage
Students will not be dismissed from class to use the phone except in case of an emergency.
If a student must make a phone call, that student needs to obtain permission from an
appropriate faculty/staff member. Students may use their cell phones to make this call. If a
student does not have a personal phone, he/she may request to use a telephone in the High
School Office.
YISS will make every effort to utilize the above communication methods to keep our
community informed. Please recognize, however, that some methods may be compromised
due to power, server reliability, or other factors beyond the control of YISS.
During an emergency, the operations center for YISS will be the Business Office. Due to the
wide range of situations that could warrant an unplanned early dismissal, specific actions
and other information will be disseminated via one of the communication methods
described above.
Transportation
For most early dismissals, students will be released to go home via their normal methods—
school bus, pick-up, or public transportation.
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Emergency Contact
YISS is authorized to only release students to the parent and/or guardian listed as the
emergency contact. Parents whose company or embassy has instituted special
arrangements that involve the release of their child to another adult from their company or
embassy must provide details of these arrangements to YISS. Please send the information
to business.office@yisseoul.org.
Translations
When translations are provided by YISS in a language other than English, the English
version is always the official version. Translations are provided as a courtesy and are not the
official versions of any YISS policy.
Withdrawal Policy
The following steps should be followed for withdrawal:
1. Parents need to call the High School Office to notify the school of withdrawal.
2. The high school office assistant will make an appointment for parents to come in,
complete and sign the High School Withdrawal-Parent Information Form. Please
keep in mind that an appointment must be made to complete the withdrawal
because we need written documentation of the parents’ request for withdrawal.
There will be a minimum wait of three days before the withdrawal appointment is
scheduled.
3. It is recommended that parents go to the Admissions Office to verify their
withdrawal. Please keep in mind that all accounts must be cleared before grades or
transcripts are released.
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YISS POLICIES
Financial Agreement
Yongsan International School of Seoul is dependent upon school fees for its operation. For
specifics, please consult the tuition and fee information sheet located in the school
brochure, or ask a member of the Business Office.
Invoices
Invoices will be made ONLY
for students who have been accepted at YISS and for the
grade to which they have been assigned. Please consult the Business Office for invoice
processing information.
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Non-payment by the final payment deadline may result in the suspension of the student
until satisfactory arrangements have been made. Holds will be placed upon the issuance of
any transcript of records, diploma, or scholastic certificate. Registration or reregistration of
a student in the case of non-payment of tuition and fees, library fines, or any other monies
owed to Yongsan International School of Seoul will not be permitted.
Yongsan International School of Seoul reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions
of this policy prior to registration by sending a written notice to the parents or guardians of
the students at their last known billing addresses. Parents and guardians are fully
responsible for providing the Business Office with their billing addresses and telephone
numbers.
11. The Chief Financial Officer will respond in writing to the guardian of the applicant as
to the outcome of the TAP application by May 13.
12. The
TAP
application
must
be
filled
out
COMPLETELY
AND
ACCURATELY
to
be
considered.
It
is
necessary
to
provide
complete
and
official
documentation
as
evidence
of
both
income
and
expenses.
An
application
will
not
be
considered
if
incomplete
or
unsubstantiated
information
is
provided.
● Valuing children and ensuring their safety in all locations and facilities where we are
responsible to care for them
● Encouraging and supporting parents
● Ensuring that all staff involved with children are given support and training in child
safety and protection
● Complying with local legal requirements in Korea and reporting as set out by Save
the Children.
YISS expects proper moral and ethical conduct toward all children who are under the care
of YISS staff whether on YISS property or attending a YISS function. This expectation
applies to all staff (expatriate and local), volunteers (regardless of their length of service),
employees, associates seconded to YISS and partner organization staff working with YISS
and visitors. Adult staff and volunteers assume the responsibilities of setting and
maintaining clear, appropriate boundaries in all interactions with children.
YISS holds Associate Membership status with the Child Safety & Protection Network
(CSPN). YISS’s child safety policies and procedures are consistent with the best practice
standards adopted by CSPN.
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1.2. YISS has the right to restrict the material accessed and posted through the
use of technology. Students are expected to follow rules set and any
applicable laws, local or international, while using technology.
1.3. Technology may not be used for commercial purposes without prior approval
of the school.
1.4. Technology use will be governed by the student disciplinary code.
2.0 Network
and
Internet
2.1. Internet is provided on campus for YISS-related activities.
2.2. Internet content is filtered to help reduce the risk of inappropriate content
being accessed.
2.3. YISS cannot guarantee all internet content accessed is appropriate.
2.3.1. In the event that inappropriate content is accessed, students are
required to close the device and notify a staff member immediately.
2.3.2. If another student accesses or shares content believed to be
inappropriate or suspicious, notify a staff member immediately.
2.4. Network data transmitted, received or contained are not private and may be
subject to monitoring. Internet traffic may be monitored for non-academic,
inappropriate, and illegal use.
2.5. Proxies, virtual private networks (VPN), unblockers, incognito mode or any
other applications or tools designed to circumvent monitoring of internet
traffic are strictly prohibited.
2.6. Device management software is installed on all school-owned devices to
enable distribution of security certificates and network credentials.
3.0 User
Accounts
3.1. Student accounts are provisioned for student use only. While guardians have
full rights to monitor their student’s accounts, usage of accounts is solely for
student use.
3.2. Guardians will not be provided with separate credentials to view student
devices and accounts.
3.2.1. If access to a student account is required, the student is responsible
for providing the necessary credentials to the guardian.
3.2.2. If a student is unwilling to share credentials with a guardian, the
guardian may request in writing for a password to be reset.
4.0 Email,
Documents,
Collaboration
4.1. Students are provided with a YISS-owned G Suite for Education (“G Suite”)
account granting access to many services including, but not limited to,
Google Mail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, and YouTube.
4.2. G Suite services may only be used by authorized users, for educational
purposes only, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
4.3. Students may be instructed to use G Suite for communication and
collaboration.
4.4. Revision histories of G Suite data are retrievable and inappropriate conduct
can be traced back to a specific user.
4.5. Any school communication will be sent primarily via the learning
management system or secondarily to student G Suite accounts.
4.6. Personal use of G Suite services (email, documents, etc.) are not permitted.
4.7. Student G Suite accounts may be monitored for non-academic,
inappropriate, and illegal use.
4.8. Parents and/or legal guardians give consent for students under the age of 18
to use G Suite.
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5.0 Learning
Management
System
(“LMS”)
5.1. YISS uses Schoology to deliver learning resources, collect assessments,
share grades, and communicate with students and parents.
5.2. Students are provisioned with a Schoology account and are required to
utilize Schoology to complete course requirements as directed by teachers.
5.3. Parents are expected to create a Schoology account by the end of the first
month of the school year. This is the primary means for parents to receive
communication from teachers, administration, student groups, athletic
teams, and for other official YISS notifications.
5.4. Student Schoology accounts may be monitored for non-academic,
inappropriate, and illegal use.
5.5. Schoology Code of Conduct
5.5.1. General Guidelines
5.5.1.1. Students will use one of the avatars approved for “my profile”
picture or use one that has been granted appropriate legal
permission to use (i.e. not copyrighted).
5.5.1.2. Students will use posts to discuss school-related content only.
5.5.1.3. Students will use a respectful tone of voice when posting. All
school rules and consequences related to harassment apply
to Schoology.
5.5.1.4. Students will use appropriate grammar instead of texting
language.
5.5.1.5. Students will not use posts to promote or share personal
information on Schoology: websites, social media (Kakao,
Facebook, etc.), chat rooms, telephone numbers, emails, etc.
5.5.1.6. Students will not use sarcasm or coarse jesting to avoid
misinterpretations and hurt feelings.
5.5.1.7. Students will not post photos, GIFs, or videos showing
themselves or peers without specific and explicit permission
from a faculty member.
5.5.2. Discussion Guidelines
5.5.2.1. Post a note to the whole group, if your question is about
something the whole group should know (assignments,
instructions, dates, etc.).
5.5.2.2. Send a message to the teacher only, if you want to talk about
something that doesn’t relate to everyone.
5.5.2.3. Do not post personal questions or comments to the course.
5.5.2.4. Keep your conversations on topic.
5.5.2.5. If you are not sure if a word, joke, image, or video is okay, then
it is probably not.
5.5.2.6. Do not write posts that tease, bully, annoy, spam, or gossip
about any other person.
5.5.3. Group Guidelines
5.5.3.1. Groups are intended for non-academic, school-related
activities, student groups, and athletic teams.
5.5.3.2. Students will not join or participate in groups they are not
formally a member of.
5.5.4. Inappropriate Content
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6.5. Software
6.5.1. Students are not permitted to install unauthorized software on
school-owned devices.
6.5.2. Software drivers necessary for a student to connect a hardware
device for educational use may be provided to the technology
department for installation by a technician.
7.0 Unacceptable
Uses
of
Technology
7.1. Personal Safety
7.1.1. Students will not post personal contact information online for
themselves or another person.
7.1.2. Students will not agree to meet with anyone met online without
guardian approval.
7.1.3. Students will promptly share with a staff member any message they
receive that is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable.
7.2. Social Media and Chat Networks
7.2.1. Social media and chat services may not be accessed during school
hours on campus using school-owned or personal devices unless
given explicit permission by a faculty member for academic or
school-related purposes.
7.2.2. Social media and chat services include but are not limited to,
Facebook, Twitter, Kakao, Line, WeChat, WhatsApp, Instagram, Snap,
or any forms of electronic communication through which users create
online communities to share information, ideas, messages, and other
content for non-academic purposes.
7.3. Cyberbullying
7.3.1. Cyberbullying is a serious breach of conduct. Students are highly
encouraged to think carefully before posting public or private content.
7.3.2. Cyberbullying includes, but is not limited to, harassing, intimidating,
teasing or threatening via email, instant messages, text messages, or
any other technology medium.
7.4. Illegal Activities
7.4.1. Access to technology is considered a privilege. YISS maintains the
right to immediately withdraw access and use of technology
resources when there is a reason to believe there has been a violation
of YISS policies. In such cases, the alleged violations will be referred
to the division administrator for further investigation.
7.4.2. Students must not attempt to disrupt technology services or destroy
data by spreading viruses, malware, or any other type of harmful
programming. These actions are illegal.
7.4.3. Students must not use YISS technology to engage in any illegal act,
such as theft, drug sales, purchasing of alcohol, engaging in criminal
gang activity, or threatening a person’s safety.
7.5. System Security
7.5.1. Students’ are responsible for their individual accounts and should
take reasonable precautions to prevent others from accessing it.
Sharing of passwords is strictly prohibited.
7.5.2. Attempting to or accessing non-authorized areas of school-managed
technology systems or devices, whether intended or unintended, by
hacking or by accident, is a serious violation of school policy that may
lead to a criminal investigation.
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8.0 Personal
Electronic
Devices
8.1. General Guidelines
8.1.1. Permitted personal electronic devices include mobile phones.
Students may not bring to or use personally-owned computers or
tablets on campus.
8.1.2. Non-academic usage of personal electronic devices is not permitted
at school from the time the student enters their first-period classroom
until the end of the school day.
8.1.3. Personal electronic devices must be turned off and stored in the
student’s locker.
8.1.4. YISS accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of personal
electronic devices on campus or at school-related events.
8.1.5. If a student needs to contact a parent or guardian for any reason,
telephone access may be requested at the school office.
8.1.6. Parents should contact the school office should a need arise to
contact a child directly, rather than voice calling or text messaging the
student’s mobile device.
8.2. Educational Purposes
8.2.1. Students may use personal electronic devices in the classroom if the
use is educational and approved by the classroom teacher.
8.2.2. Use of personal electronic devices for non-educational use including,
but not limited to, gaming, social media or chat, is prohibited without
express permission from the classroom teacher.
8.2.3. Educational use only applies to the classroom. Use of personal
electronic devices is not allowed in the hallways, cafeterias, outdoors,
athletic facilities, or any location where staff members are unable to
monitor usage.
8.2.4. Approval of usage by the classroom teacher for a specific class
period does not constitute approval for subsequent class periods or
for any other portion of the school day.
8.3. Etiquette
8.3.1. If a student uses a mobile device without permission during
examinations, assemblies, performances and other school formal
activities, staff members are permitted to confiscate the device.
8.3.2. Using a device while a staff member, or anyone else, is talking to you
is inappropriate and may be unacceptable behavior.
8.4. Examinations
8.4.1. Students deemed to be using a personal electronic device to gain an
unfair advantage will be disciplined under the school’s academic
integrity policy.
8.5. Network and Internet Use
8.5.1. Personal electronic devices may not be connected to the YISS
network without prior authorization and may be subject to special
configuration requirements.
8.5.2. Approved network usage by personal electronic devices may be
monitored in accordance with the network and internet policy.
8.6. Camera Use
8.6.1. Students may use the camera on a mobile device on campus for
educational purposes only, and if specifically and explicitly directed to
do so by a teacher.
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8.6.2. Any photographic images or films made at school must not be posted
on social media or chat systems.
8.6.3. Inappropriate use of cameras and camera phones will result in
disciplinary consequences up to and including suspension from
school.
8.7. Violation Consequences
8.7.1. Refer to school’s discipline policy.
9.0 Limitation
of
Liability
9.1. YISS makes no guarantee that the functions of the services provided by or
through Technology will be error-free or without defect. YISS will not be
responsible for any damage you may suffer, including, but not limited to, data
loss or service interruption. YISS is not responsible for the accuracy or
quality of the information obtained through or stored on YISS Technology.
YISS will not be responsible for financial obligations arising from
unauthorized use of Technology. Your parents and/or guardians may be held
financially responsible for any harm to Technology as a result of intentional
misuse. This applies to both YISS and personal equipment.
10.0 Policy
Violation
10.1. Students who violate the technology use policy will be subject to disciplinary
action up to and including permanent dismissal or removal and/or revocation
of access up to and including permanent loss of Technology privileges.
10.2. Violations of the law will be reported to law enforcement officials.
11.0 Application
Usage
and
Data
Privacy
11.1. YISS approved third-party applications may collect, use, and disclose
information according to their respective Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
11.2. Use of YISS approved third-party applications implies consent is given to
collect, use, and disclose personally identifiable, anonymous, or de-identified
information.
11.2.1. Personally identifiable information can identify a user of an application
including, but not limited to, email, name, and address.
11.2.2. Anonymous information does not enable identification of an individual
user including, but not limited to, IP address, user session data, and
browser cookies.
11.2.3. De-identified information has all personally identifiable components
removed.
11.3. YISS interacts with third-party applications in different jurisdictions, and may
securely transfer information to third-party applications outside of the local
jurisdiction and/or country.
11.4. YISS is not liable for any damages caused by misuse, loss, or theft of
information collected, used, or disclosed by third-party applications, or
applications and services employed by third-party applications.
12.0 Policy
Changes
12.1. YISS reserves the right to amend or modify the Technology Use Policy at any
time during the current school year with changes not subject to written
acceptance and/or agreement.
12.2. Notification of policy changes will be sent via school communication
channels.
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Grievance Policy
1. A grievance is based upon an event or situation that affects the conditions or
circumstances under which a parent or recognized parent organization functions in
its relationship with faculty/staff, administrative staff, director or stated policies
allegedly caused by misinterpretation or inequitable application of established
policies or regulations.
2. This process is the NICS-approved policy by which a parent or recognized parent
organization may aggrieve their concern(s).
a. A “petitioner” is the person or unified group making the claim or appealing a
decision.
b. When the perceived or stated course of action by the petitioner appears to
be moving toward an eventual lawsuit, the following process may be
adjusted or halted until the school and/or NICS is able to acquire legal
counsel in regards to continued appropriate action.
3. The term "days," when used in this regulation shall, except where otherwise
indicated, mean working/business days.
4. It is important that grievances or appeals be processed as rapidly as possible. The
number of days as stated at each level should be considered as maximum, and
every effort should be made to expedite the process within these time frames.
However, adjustments to the stated number of days may be made by the
NICS/Oasis Home Office representative or director handling the grievance or appeal
if it is deemed in the best interest of obtaining a just resolution or provides a greater
opportunity at reaching a mutually satisfying agreement. Likewise, the responsible
NICS authority at each level has the option of requesting that subsequent
procedures be expedited if s/he believes the circumstances of the grievance or
appeal warrant such actions. At the local level if no amicable resolution is made the
petitioner has five days from receipt of the final written decision to appeal to the next
level. At the executive level if no amicable resolution is made both the petitioner and
the field leader have five days from receipt of the written decision to appeal to the
next level.
5. All parties concerned should treat any grievance or appeal as confidential.
Step
One
: The petitioner with a grievance or appeal shall present the matter in writing to
the school director, no later than ten (10) days following the situation which prompted the
grievance or appeal. The petitioner and the director shall confer on the grievance or appeal
within ten (10) days with the view to arriving at a mutually satisfactory solution of the
problem. In the event the appeal or grievance is first discussed with anyone other than the
director, the director shall be apprised of the discussion. Within five days following the
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concluding conference in review of the petitioner’s appeal or grievance the director shall
communicate his/her decision in writing to the petitioner.
Step
Two
: In the spirit of Matthew 18, if the grievance is not resolved at step one of the
local level, the grievance will go to the director no later than ten (10) days following the
supervisor’s decision. Within the next ten (10) days both the petitioner and the director will
confer on the grievance and may invite one individual each to a meeting to assist with
finding a mutually acceptable resolution to the grievance. Within five (5) days following the
concluding conference in review of the petitioner’s grievance, the director shall
communicate his/her decision in writing to the petitioner.
Step
Three
: If a mutually agreed upon resolution is not resolved at step two of the local
level, the petitioner and director will select within five (5) days from the date of the written
decision in step two of the local level three to five mutually agreed upon local volunteers
(from the DAC or FLT+ members). Once the local volunteers are selected, all parties will
confer within ten (10) days from the date of the written decision in step two of the local
level, to assist in a review of the grievance with a view toward providing wise counsel that
will bring about a mutually acceptable resolution to the grievance. Within five (5) days
following the concluding conference in review of the petitioner’s grievance, the director shall
communicate his/her decision in writing to the petitioner. (If the grievance/appeal is
resolved at this step, the director is to file a final report with the VPLD within 5 days.).
EXECUTIVE
LEVEL:
Step
One:
If the appeal or grievance is not resolved at the local level, a petitioner may
appeal to the NICS Vice President for Leadership Development (VPLD.) This appeal should
be made within ten (10) days after the decision has been received by or presented
personally to the aggrieved party. The appeal shall be in writing and specifically set forth the
reasons for the appeal. A copy of the director’s final decision, as well as the suggested
resolutions by those involved at the local level, steps two and three shall accompany the
appeal, with reasons stating why the decision was unacceptable. Within twenty-one (21)
days, the VPLD shall review submitted documents, collect additional information as
deemed necessary and communicate his decision in writing to the petitioner and school
director.
Step
Two
: If the grievance or appeal is not resolved at the executive level, step one; a
petitioner may appeal to the NICS President within ten (10) days after receipt of the
previous decision. The appeal shall be in writing and specifically set forth the reasons for
the appeal. A copy of all previous decisions shall accompany the appeal, with reasons
stating why the decisions were unacceptable. Within thirty (30) days, the president shall
review submitted documents, collect additional information as deemed necessary and
communicate his decision in writing to the petitioner.
BOARD
LEVEL:
If the grievance or appeal is not resolved at the executive level, as a final level in the
grievance or appeal process, a petitioner may appeal to the NICS Board of Trustees through
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its Chairperson within ten (10) days after receipt of the president’s decision. The appeal
shall be in writing and specifically set forth the reasons for the appeal. A copy of the
decisions at all previous levels shall accompany the appeal, with reasons stating why the
decisions at the previous levels were unacceptable. The NICS Board Chairperson shall
place the grievance or appeal on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled board meeting
and notify all parties involved of the meeting’s time and location. Anyone directly involved
in the grievance or appeal may be present during the discussion of the grievance or appeal
at the board meeting and will be given the opportunity to share his or her views. Within ten
(10) days of the board meeting, the NICS Board of Trustees will communicate its decision in
writing to all appropriate parties.
*It is incumbent upon the petitioner and the school’s director to write his or her perspectives
in appropriate detail so that all reviews at the executive and board level may be properly
reviewed. Any pertinent discussions held between or among the parties involved by phone
or in person should not preclude pertinent facts from being included in the written appeals
at any level.
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Coaches, administration, staff, and officials have the authority to issue verbal warnings
and/or eject any participant, parent, or spectator from any game or match if the participant,
parent, or spectator violates this Code of Conduct. Any individual which YISS determines in
its discretion has violated this Code of Conduct shall be subject to sanctions as determined
by YISS. Sanctions may include suspension of the student from participation, prohibition of
the parent from attendance, or suspension or dis-enrollment of the student from YISS.
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GENERAL WAIVER
Yongsan
International
School
of
Seoul
High
School
Extracurricular
Activities
2019-2020
Please select one of the two general waiver options presented below:
OPTION
1
OPTION
2
Sports:
Activities:
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I declare that I am the legally acceptable representative of the Student, and, if applicable, obtained
the consent of all other legal representatives of the Student to allow said Student to take part in the
Activity/Activities.
I agree and do hereby release any teacher, employee, other person associated with Yongsan
International School of Seoul (YISS) who may be engaged in the Activity/Activities, and YISS
(collectively, “Indemnitees”), from and against any and all liability, losses, damages, costs and
expenses of any nature whatsoever awarded against, incurred or suffered by them, whether direct or
consequential, present and future, known or unknown, in any manner arising out of the Activity/
Activities. I further understand and agree that this release shall hold the Indemnities who are engaged
in the Activity/Activities harmless from any and all liability relating to the Student for any and all injury
or illness that may be suffered by the Student, and further, I agree to hold them harmless from any
loss of property by the Student that may occur during the Activity/Activities.
I am aware that the above Activity/Activities may risk injury, and I allow the Student to participate in
the Activity/Activities with full knowledge of that possibility. I hereby agree that I will not hold
Indemnities liable for any injury of the Student.
I have carefully read this waiver and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of
liability, and I accept and sign this waiver of my own free will. This waiver is subject to the laws and
regulations of the Republic of Korea.
In case of emergency, I give permission to the school authorities or its representatives to obtain
medical treatment for my child in my absence.
*YOUR
CHILD
WILL
NOT
BE
ABLE
TO
PARTICIPATE
IN
ACTIVITIES
UNTIL
THIS
FORM
IS
COMPLETED
AND
RETURNED
TO
THE
HIGH
SCHOOL
OFFICE.
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