Middle School

Students / Parents Manual

2023/2024
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES 1

• School Mission 1
• School Vision 1
• Motto 1
• School Beliefs 1
• Objectives 2
• Learning Definition and Objectives 2
STUDENT’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3
• Rights 3
• Responsibilities 3
• Freedom of Expression 3
• Community Resources 3
• School Discipline 4
• Student Activities 4
• School Property and Use of Facilities 4
• Off-Campus Events 4
• Non-Discrimination 4
STUDENT COUNCIL 5
• Basic Guidelines 5
• Student Council and Involvement 5
• Class Representative 5
• President of the Student Council 5
SCHOOL RULES, REGULATIONS AND DISCIPLINE 6
ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS 6
• Class Placement 6
• Student Assessment Policy (Last Revised September 2022) 6
• Final Exams 6
• Final Grades 6
• Final Exam Exemption Policy 6
• Grading System 7
• Grading Policy for Learning Support Department (LSD) and English as a Second
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Language (ESL)
• Promotion Policy 7
• Grade Reporting 7
• Student Review Days 8
• Homework Policy 8
• Probation and Monitoring 9
NON-ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS 10
• School Uniform Code 10
• General Dress Code 10
• Mobile Phones 10
• Homeroom Teacher 10
• Re-admission for Excused Absence 10
• Signing in upon Late Arrival 11
• Signing out of School During the School Day 11
• Emergency Leave 11
• End of School Day 11
• Search 11
• Student Visitors on Campus 11
• Parents/Guardian Visitors 11
• Earthquake and Fire Policy 11 i
 • Disciplinary Rules and Procedures 12
• Complaints Procedure 12
• Appeal Procedure 12
• Student Behavior (Last Revised December 2022) 13-14
• Excessive Disciplinary Record 15
ACTIVITIES 16
OTHER SERVICES 16
• Guidance and Counseling 16
• After-School Study Group 16
• Physical Education Program 17
• Varsity Teams Program 17
• Cafeteria 17
• School/Parent Contacts 17
• Textbooks 17
• Laptops/Netbooks/Tablets 17
• Hand Sanitizers 17
• Lockers 17
• Hallways and Stairways 17
• Break Times 17
• Library 17
• Nurse 18
• School Policies Covering Transportation 18
• Code of conduct on the school buses 18
• School Day 18
• Day Planner 2022-2023 19

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 SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

SCHOOL MISSION

The mission of LWIS-City International School is to create a nurturing environment where students, faculty, and
families work together to develop academic excellence, ethical behavior, and personal responsibility.

Guided by our values, Respect, Responsibility, and Relationship, and by the promotion of lifelong learning, LWIS-
City International School will honor the special gifts in every child and support all learners.

Within the safe and flexible learning environment, our mission culminates in guiding children toward achieving
their maximum potential and becoming meaningful contributors to an ever-diverse international society.

To achieve this, we offer a diverse and challenging curriculum with multi-level standards and a wide variety of
choices, delivered by a qualified and experienced staff that leads by example.

SCHOOL VISION

The vision of LWIS-City International School is to cater to all learners regardless of their social, ethnic, or
academic backgrounds or abilities.

Our goal is to motivate students to become independent, analytical thinkers, problem solvers, inquirers,
responsible, ethical adults, good communicators, reflective and technologically able researchers.

We also aim for our graduates to be self-confident, tolerant, and productive members of society.

MOTTO

WHERE EVERY CHILD IS A CORNERSTONE OF OUR SCHOOL.

SCHOOL BELIEFS

• Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Each individual is worthy of praise, encouragement, respect, and the opportunity to be challenged to full
potential.
• Since all students can learn in a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning, the school setting
should be child centered.
• Curriculum and instructional practices should incorporate and implement a variety of instructional levels,
settings, multiple intelligence theories, and learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles for
both regular and special education students.
• The values of human diversity and cultural heritage in the global world must be fully appreciated.
• Developing good character is essential for building citizenship, responsibility, positive relationships, and
respect for one’s self and others.
• Students must be prepared for future endeavors through the proper use of technology and appropriate research
tools.
• The staff’s commitment to professional growth facilitates meeting the needs of our students.

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OBJECTIVES

1. Holistic Approach
• Provide a convenient and healthy environment to achieve academic success.
• Provide a supportive environment that helps develop the emotional aspect in a child.
• Develop social skills that enhance democratic, confident, and respectable attitudes in the community.
• Respect each other’s diversity in a multicultural environment.
• Ensure the development of human values in our students.

2. Curriculum Delivery
• Provide a flexible program that caters to all students according to their level and ability.
• Offer an academic curriculum that fulfills both Lebanese and American programs.
• Encourage environmental awareness to preserve our natural and physical resources.
• Ensure the acquisition of various skills in order to sustain survival and development in the 21st Century.
• Provide a career guidance program that facilitates students’ choices of professions.
• Update textbooks and resource materials continuously.
• Promote critical and analytical thinking throughout the curriculum.
• Promote inquiry and reflective thinking throughout the curriculum.

3. Child-Centered School
• Ensure that students are actively involved in the learning process.
• Offer English as a Second Language (ESL) for non- English speakers.
• Provide in and out of class special need programs for students with learning difficulties.
• Provide support lessons for students with gaps in education.
• Provide extra and challenging material for gifted students.
• Involve students in publishing their news and events.
• Include students while implementing and reviewing school policy.
• Encourage students to achieve their maximum potential by providing them with an appropriately
challenging curriculum.

4. School Improvement
• School Community
 Seek and maintain high academic standards.
 Revise, continuously, the curriculum and policy to provide the maximum chance for student learning.
 Involve teaching and support staff in training and development programs.
 Strive to provide optimal work conditions for personnel.
 Foster communication with parent(s)/guardian and staff.
 Encourage parent(s)/guardian involvement in school life.
• School Properties and Finances
 Plan to continuously make the school property safe, healthy, and appropriate for optimal curriculum
delivery.
 Plan and control the budget for optimal use for the school.

Learning Definition and Objectives

Learning is a lifelong process of understanding concepts, acquiring knowledge and transdisciplinary skills, and
transforming them into a lasting impact on the learner’s behavior and attitude.
We aim for our learner to be ethical, moral, empathetic, an analytical and logical thinker, inquirer, problem solver,
risk taker, entrepreneur, independent and reflective self-learner, and internationally-minded citizen.
Learning is delivered in a safe, supportive, respectful, challenging, and rewarding environment of equal
opportunities through experimenting, investigating, collaborating, reflecting, sharing, experiencing, and training.
The effect of learning is measured by a variety of formative and summative assessments, using qualitative and
quantitative criteria.

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 STUDENT’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Rights
Students have a right to a school atmosphere conducive to learning, which provides for the common welfare and
the safety of all in the school community. They have the right to participate in the development of rules and
regulations, which is within the jurisdiction of local school officials.

Students have a right to protection from arbitrary and unreasonable decisions concerning the application of
disciplinary measures. In cases involving suspensions and expulsions, they have a right to investigations of all facts
and allegations and to the fair application of school rules and regulations.

Students have the right to be informed, in writing, of the rules, which regulate behavior, as well as situations that
will result in disciplinary measures, before they take effect. Students shall not be subject to corporal punishment.
Students have a right to an informal hearing in all disciplinary actions, including the suspension process, and a
formal hearing in the expulsion process.

Students have a right to appeal all decisions and to be informed of all appeal procedures available.

Students have the right to be informed of the conditions under which they use school transportation. The
operational authority for school transportation should develop and implement a code of student behavior for use on
vehicles under their jurisdiction.

Responsibilities
Students have the responsibility to be aware and respectful of the fundamental rights of others according to
applicable standards of conduct or codes of behavior. Students have the responsibility to participate in the
development and observance of these standards and codes.

Freedom of Expression
1. Free Expression: Verbal, Written, Symbolic:
• Rights: Students have a right to ask questions and express their ideas. This freedom of expression will be
unrestricted unless it contradicts the code of conduct of the institution.
• Responsibilities: Students are responsible for the content of their expression and must ensure that such
expression does not deter others from freely expressing themselves. They also have the responsibility to
respect all values, traditions, and religions and avoid defacement of character in any such manner as libel,
slander, obscenity, profanity, and falsehood.
2. Personal Appearance:
• Rights: Students have the right to voice their opinion on the school dress code through the duly elected
student council.
• Responsibilities: Students have the responsibilities to observe the school dress code and to avoid violation
of any reasonable requirements for school-sponsored activities.

Community Resources
1. General:
• Rights: Parents/Guardians have the right to be confidentially informed of available referral sources.
• Responsibilities: Parents/Guardians are responsible to seek information regarding these resources.
2. Medical:
• Rights: Parents/Guardians have the right to confidential assistance in obtaining information on medical
resources.
• Responsibilities: Parents/Guardians have the responsibility to inform the school of specific medical
problems affecting the student. They also have the responsibility to seek proper medical assistance.

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School Discipline
• Rights:
 Students have the right to participate in the development of school rules and regulations in order to provide
a school atmosphere conducive to learning and to ensure the welfare and safety of the school community.
 Students have the right to protection from arbitrary and unreasonable disciplinary applications.
 Students have the right to be formally informed of the rules pertaining to behavior, which will result in
disciplinary actions before they become effective. Students shall not be subject to corporal punishment.
 Students have the right to be informed of the code of conduct required on school transportation.
• Responsibilities: Students have the responsibility to respect the rights of others according to acceptable
standards of conduct.

Student Activities
• Rights: Students have the right to be involved in all student activities from planning to implementation.
Activities should be the result of collaboration between students and school officials. All eligible students may
participate in school activities.
• Responsibilities: In participating in school activities, students are implicitly agreeing to abide by all school
rules and conditions as agreed upon in the planning of any such activity.

School Property and Use of Facilities

• Rights: Students have the right to use all school facilities and equipment for appropriate activities.
• Responsibilities: Students have the responsibility to abide by all school rules and regulations regarding the use
of facilities and equipment.

Off-Campus Events
• Rights: Students have the right to be involved in all school-sponsored, off-campus activities from planning to
execution.
• Responsibilities: Students must abide by all school rules and regulations regarding off-campus events.

Non-Discrimination
• Rights: All students are provided equal opportunities in school and educational activities regardless of color,
national and ethnic origin, religion, sex, and ability.
• Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of the students to enhance good human relations within the school by
practicing respect and responsibility in their dealings with each other and with members of the school staff.

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 STUDENT COUNCIL

Basic Guidelines
It is essential that the student council conducts itself according to the philosophy and mission of LWIS-CiS, which
reads as follows:

“The mission of LWIS-City International School is to create a nurturing environment where students, faculty, and
families work together to develop academic excellence, ethical behavior, and personal responsibility.
Guided by our values, Respect, Responsibility, and Relationship, and by the promotion of lifelong learning, LWIS-
City International School will honor the special gifts in every child and support all learners.
Within the safe and flexible learning environment, our mission culminates in guiding children toward achieving
their maximum potential and becoming meaningful contributors to an ever-diverse international society.
To achieve this, we offer a diverse and challenging curriculum with multi-level standards and a wide variety of
choices, delivered by a qualified and experienced staff that leads by example.”

Student Council and Involvement

• Rights: Students have a right to form and engage in a student council that allows them a voice in LWIS-CiS
affairs through a system of representation. Students have the right to question and debate student affairs and
school issues, as well as receive a logical and timely response.
• Responsibilities: Students have a duty to participate in the student council and be involved in finding solutions
to all issues raised.

Class Representative
To create a fair, class representation, a few points should be made clear regarding the election of the class
representative.
• Every class should assign one representative for every 25 or less students with the assistance of their
homeroom teacher by the end of October of the current year.
• The homeroom teacher will only assign class representatives who have been elected by the absolute majority
of the class. Elections should take place in the presence of the homeroom teacher.
• There are no requirements for a student to be elected as a class representative.
• When class representatives are elected, they automatically become members of the student council.
• Class representatives will speak and act on the behalf of their classmates on the student council. They will
communicate their peers’ thoughts, concerns, suggestions, etc. during the student council meetings.
• Class representatives will be assigned certain responsibilities by their homeroom teacher.
• At any time during the year, and should the majority of a class (>50%) feel that their elected class
representative has not executed his or her responsibilities adequately, they have the right to re-elect a new class
representative who will automatically replace the previous one.

President of the Student Council

• Any senior school class representative has the right to run for the position of the president of the student
council.
• The student body will elect the president by a majority vote.
• The only requirements needed for a student to be eligible for the position of president of the student council are
the following: a cumulative average of 70% and a clean disciplinary record.
• If at any time, the majority (>50%) of the class representatives agrees that the elected president is not
executing his or her responsibilities satisfactorily, they have the right to re-elect a new president under the
supervision of the supervisor of the student council.

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 SCHOOL RULES, REGULATIONS AND DISCIPLINE

School rules are intended to ensure the safety and welfare of pupils and the smooth functioning of the school
community; however, the following is not an exhaustive listing of all the situations and circumstances that may
arise, which would then be handled on individual basis. Some measures to be taken are counseling, assigned tasks,
community service, removal from classes, detention, suspension, and expulsion.

ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

Class Placement
New students must have a passing average from their previous school. Their grade reports and recommendations
will be reviewed by the administration. In addition, new applicants will go through an interview and sit for
entrance exams in core subjects.

Student Assessment Policy

A multitude of methods for assessment are applied throughout the school year. Each department has its own policy
on the format of assessment. Trimester exams are required at the end of trimesters 1 and 2 in major subjects. The
trimester grade is made up of a combination of daily/weekly grades including projects, tests and quizzes,
homework, class participation, and the trimester exams (for major subjects). The regular ratio is 40%-60%, except
for Y9 Brevet (Lebanese Program) where the ratio is 40% (Daily) to 60% (Exam). Teachers may change to 70%
(Daily) and 30% (Exam) as they see fit, except for Y9 Brevet (Lebanese Program).

Final Exams
A final exam is given in all subjects. The choice of material for the end of year exam, however, shall be made from
the topics taught throughout the year, and shall be fairly balanced according to the material taught in each
trimester. The chosen topics shall not represent more than half of the curriculum for that year, and shall include the
basic most relevant material for the following year. The chosen topics will be announced at the beginning of the
year.

Final Grades:
The distribution of the final grade is as follows:
• All classes except Year 9 (Lebanese program):

1st Trimester 2nd Trimester 3rd Trimester Final Exam Final Grade
25% 25% 25% 25% 100%

• Year 9 (Lebanese program):

1st Trimester 2nd Trimester Final Exam Final Grade

30% 30% 40% 100%

Final Exam Exemption Policy

• Students scoring a final average (Trimesters 1, 2 & 3) of 90% or more in any subject will be exempted from
sitting for the final exam in that subject.
• If a student’s combined average of Trimesters 1, 2 & 3 is 90% or more, then he or she will be fully exempted
from the final exams in all subjects.
• The above applies to all classes except Year 9 (Brevet).

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Grading System

Letter  Grade in % GPA

A+ 97→ 4.00
A 93-96 4.00
A- 90-92 4.00
B+ 87-89 3.80
B 83-86 3.45
B- 80-82 3.10
C +
77-79 2.80
C 73-76 2.45
C- 70-72 2.10
D +
67-69 1.80
D 63-66 1.45
D- 60-62 1.10
F 0-59 0.00
 Numbers rounded to the nearest integer.

Grading Scale Achievement GPA Percentages

A = Outstanding High Distinction 4.00 90 and above
B = Above Average Distinction 3.80 - 3.99 87.00 - 89.99
C = Satisfactory/Average High Honors 3.45 - 3.79 83.00 - 86.99
D = Experiencing Difficulty Honors 3.10 - 3.44 80.00 - 82.99
F = Failing - -
I = Incomplete - -

Grading Policy for Learning Support Department (LSD) and English as a Second Language (ESL)
Students in any of the above departments will be given individual progress report, which will be included with the
report card.

Promotion Policy
A student is promoted if he/she passes all major subjects with a minimum of D-. The major subjects in the
American Program are math, English and science whereas in the Lebanese Program, they are math, English,
science and Arabic.

A student who receives a final yearly average of F in one or two major subjects, irrespective of the total final yearly
average, will have to attend and pass summer school in order to be promoted.

A student who receives a final yearly average of F in three major subjects, irrespective of the total final yearly
average, will have to repeat the year or change school.

A student who receives a final yearly average of F will have to repeat the year or change school.

A student with more than 20 days (excused or unexcused) absences might not be eligible for promotion. His/her
case will be studied by the Disciplinary Committee. He/she may be required to attend summer school or do some
assigned summer work, depending on the case.

A student cannot repeat the same year twice.

Grade Reporting
The academic year is made up of three trimesters. Report cards are issued at the end of each of the first two
trimesters while the third and final report card is issued at the end of the year, showing the results of the three
trimesters as well as the results of the final exams. The end-of-year grade is made up of the average of the three
trimesters and the final exam.

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Student Review Days
Before each trimester exam, Year 9 students will have one day off just before the first day of exams.

Before the final exam, students will be given one or more review days as seen appropriate by the Management
Committee.

Homework Policy
The purpose of homework is to reinforce what students learn at school, make them self-reliant and teach them
study and research skills. As a result, students are expected to do the following:

• Read and study the instructional material taught in class that day.
• Complete any assignments given by teachers.
• Revise material for any quizzes or tests assigned for the following day.

Homework should be done on a daily basis. On average, students are expected to do the following amount of
homework daily:
Lebanese Program
Year 6Year 9 2 hr – 2 hr: 30 min
American Program
Grade 6Grade 9 1 hr: 30 min

Note: In addition to the above, a student should have completed 10 hours of community service per academic year
of High School to qualify for graduation.

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Probation and Monitoring
A student is placed on general or behavioral probation if the Head of Section deems it necessary based on the
student’s behavior record.

A student is placed on academic probation if he/she fails 2 major subjects.

A student is placed under academic monitoring upon the recommendation of the Head of Department/Head of
Section and the approval of the Head of Section for underachieving. Every student’s status is reviewed at the end
of each trimester.

The three stages of academic probation are explained in the following chart:

PRELIMINARY STAGE

Reviewing Records
1- Consult with disciplinary record. 2- Inform subject teacher/subject coordinator to do the following:
a- Keep track of the academic progress
b- Check grades regularly and report to Head of Section

Major Improvement No Improvement/Further Deterioration

Put on Academic monitoring; follow up by subject teacher Further action and counseling as indicated in the
Minor Improvement intermediate stage
Regular follow up by subject teacher continues
INTERMEDIATE STAGE

Further Action and Counseling

1. Refer to the disciplinary record
2. See the counselor
3. Call parents to discuss procedures to improve student’s grades
a- Private tutoring b- After-school studies c- Refer to IS Department for advice
4. Inform subject teacher to follow up steps as before

If no noticeable improvement occurs proceed to the following final stage.

FINAL STAGE
(Consequences)

Minor Consequence Major Consequence

Advise to follow up learning support programs as a - The student is advised to change school immediately.
condition to complete the normal academic - The student is allowed to end the year but will not be
requirements. allowed to re-register for the following academic year.

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NON-ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
School Uniform Code
The students have to wear the appropriate school uniform at all times including field trips unless otherwise
permitted by the principal. It is advised that students refrain from wearing or bringing any luxury/expensive items.
The following uniform items are available for purchase at the school:
T-shirt, summer polo, winter polo, sweatshirt, P.E. summer suit, tracksuit, and hooded jacket.
Being in uniform implies the following:
• Plain blue, grey, or black trousers + one of the school tops + trainers/decent shoes
• School track suit + trainers
• Varsity team uniform (Only for students who are current members of one of the school’s varsity teams)

During cold weather, if the above are not enough to keep the body warm, additional clothing
(white/blue/black/grey/beige) will be allowed to be worn under the school winter polo.
During P.E. classes, students should be dressed in P.E. uniform, which implies one of the following:
• P.E. school shorts and T-shirt + trainers
• The school track suit + trainers
Note: Headscarves worn by girls should be plain and of one of the following colors: blue, black, grey, white, or
beige.
General Dress Code
Students have the responsibility to exercise good judgment regarding their appearance at school at all times. The
following are some examples of inappropriate dress codes:
• Distinct makeup
• Hair that is messy, untidy, dirty, or unnaturally colored
• Nose rings and all other piercing (except for earrings for girls)
• Excessive accessories
• Skirts that are above the knee
• Shorts that are above the knee
• Beach foot-wear/slippers, crocs, high-heeled and noisy shoes
• Artwork on the scalp or brows, or beards
• Torn/ripped attire
• Trousers supported below the waist
• Exposing or accentuating attires
• Clothes that have inscriptions depicting religion or politics
• Clothes that have inscriptions depicting obscenity or any other unethical statements

Mobile Phones
Possession/use of mobile phone is forbidden in school, and during any school-sponsored activities. Students in
possession of any should, on arrival to school, sanitize them, then hand them over to the designated person and
retrieve them from him/her at the end of the school day.
Homeroom Teacher
Every class has a homeroom teacher responsible to take attendance, receive and process complaints.
Re-admission for Excused Absence

• Students desiring an excused absence must present a note from a parent/guardian along with any additional
support documents (e.g. doctor’s report) to the Head of Section, on the first day of return to school.
Reports/letters submitted after 5 school days from the day of return to school, will be rejected and the absence
will be considered unexcused.
• Absence will be determined excused or unexcused by the Head of Section.
• The Head of Section will issue a slip to the student for the excused absence.
• It is the student's responsibility to present the slip to each teacher on the day of return.
• The student is responsible to arrange for any make-up work on the day of return.
• The student is responsible for all homework assigned while he/she is absent.
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• The student is to report and sign in at the supervisor’s desk, where he/she will be given a late slip. He/she then
gives the slip to the teacher when entering the class.
• Parent(s)/Guardian need to send a note or call the school explaining the reason(s) for the late arrival. A parental
note is not needed when a student is late because of a school bus or traffic delay.
Signing out of School During the School Day
• A student who needs to leave school during school hours must produce a note from a parent(s)/guardian stating
the reason(s) for leaving school.
• Parent(s)/Guardian will be called to discuss the note.
• A written permission will be provided by the Head of Section, which the student will hand over to the
gatekeeper before leaving.
Emergency Leave
• The parent(s)/guardian is to notify the Head of Section of the emergency situation.
• Special arrangements for make-up work will be made depending on length of absence and circumstances.
Every effort will be made to accommodate the family.

End of School Day

• Students with no assigned tasks after school (detention, community service, practice…...) must leave the school
grounds by 2:45pm (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays), and by 1:00pm (Wednesdays).
The school will not be responsible for any student on school premises after the indicated times.
• Students with detention/assigned tasks, should stay in school until all responsibilities are completed. Any
student leaving school grounds before completion of responsibilities will not be allowed to re-enter the school
that day. His/her absence will be considered unexcused.

Search
The school retains the right to search a student when the need arises; however, the student will only be searched by
a duly assigned member of staff. This policy is restricted to situations where illegal possession of any nature is
suspected. It requires the direct approval of the Principal and will be conducted by a senior member of staff.

Student Visitors on Campus

Students who wish to visit LWIS-CiS must have prior permission from the Head of Section. Permission must be
requested three days in advance and the student-host must receive the approval of each subject teacher for that day.
The student-host is responsible for the visitor at all times and the visitor is expected to behave appropriately while
on campus. The visitor must also wear appropriate clothing while visiting the campus.

Parent/Guardian Visitors
All visitors are welcome; however, for security measures, only those visitors with prior appointments made
through the administration will be allowed on the school premises. Others will need to get clearance from the
administration through the security personnel before being allowed onto the premises. All visitors must report to
the security office and wear the visitor’s pass provided by the school.

Earthquake and Fire Policy:

The school has a published emergency evacuation plan. It is placed on the school’s building entrances, and as well,
on each of the floors. The school conducts regular and random emergency evacuation drills throughout the year.

In case of the unlikely event of an emergency:

• Do not panic.
• Move quickly and quietly, with no fuss
• Do exactly what any teacher tells you to, without lingering or hesitating

Earthquake:
• Get under your desk immediately, OR under the doorway arch, OR in the corner of the room.
• Do not run outside. If already outside and you feel the ground move, stand clear of any building which
may collapse.

Fire:
• When you hear the continuous sound of the siren, move quickly and smartly to your closest exit.
• Do not panic or push; keep to the rail side of the staircase, holding the rail.
• Follow the evacuation plan.
• Everybody must evacuate the school buildings and not return until given the “All Clear.” 11
Fire drills will be carried out occasionally. The first two will be announced beforehand.

Disciplinary Rules and Procedures

Definitions
• Detention: a 2-hour session held from 8:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. on weekends or immediately after school.
Students have to bring enough work to do during detention. This can be assignment/ homework or just
studying by reading, individually. If a student fails to use this privilege fully, he/she will lose it for the
following 3 sessions and will be assigned work by the Head of Section.
Note: A teacher can assign an essay for a particular student to be done during detention.
• Suspension: the prohibition, by the Head of Section, of a student from attending school. (He/She will be
responsible for the work missed and will receive a zero for all graded work assigned on that day).
• Expulsion from class: a removal from class by teacher or administrator for one period.
• Expulsion from school: barring a student from attending school indefinitely, by the Disciplinary
Committee/Principal.
• Informal hearing: a discussion between the Head of Section and the student to clarify the conditions leading
to potential suspension in which the student is given an opportunity to present his/her side of the case.
(Informal hearings may be delayed temporarily in instances where the student’s continued presence poses a
danger to other students or a threat to the educational process.)
• Formal hearing: a hearing in which the student is given an opportunity to contest allegations, which could
result in expulsion. (In such cases, students and their parents are entitled to a statement of charges in writing
prior to the hearing. This statement should also advise students of their entitlement to witness on their behalf
during the hearing.)
• Disciplinary Committee: a committee headed by the Principal or Vice Principal, consisting of the Vice
Principal, Academic Coordinator, Head of Section, counselor, one or more teachers, and a student
representative. A student representative may not be included when personal information about the student
(facing the disciplinary committee) will be discussed at the meeting.
• Courtesy surveillance: a daily report given by all teachers for every class regarding the student’s preparedness
and conduct. (Parent(s)/Guardian must to sign and return the form everyday until the school is convinced the
change is permanent.)

Complaints Procedure
In the events of grievance, complaints steps should be made following the below listed hierarchy:

ACADEMIC NON-ACADEMIC
• Subject Coordinator/ Subject Coordinator • Head of Section
• Head of Section • Vice Principal
• Academic Coordinator • Principal
• Principal

Students move from one step to the other only if they get unsatisfactory response.

Appeal Procedure
Parent(s)/Guardian have the right to appeal a disciplinary action taken against their child/ward to the Principal.

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 Student Behavior

Codes Policies Consequences

Alcohol and Non- Alcohol and all non-prescribed drugs are Referral to the Disciplinary Committee. Consequences may range from
Prescribed Drugs forbidden on school premises, school suspension to immediate expulsion from school.
buses, and school- sponsored events.
Assignments Timely presentation of assignments is An incomplete assignment warrants a zero.
expected from all school students as The complete assignment, or an alternative, must be handed in the
timeliness is a major skill the school following period; otherwise, the student has to stay for an hour after
attempts to instill in all its learners. school on that same day to do some assigned tasks.
Repeat offenders will be referred to the Head of Section.
Attendance Students are expected to attend classes School: In case of 4 absences per trimester for ill health, the student will
daily and on time. Students are also need to provide a full medical diagnosis, and a medical report for any
expected to attend school day trips and further absences; otherwise, the absence will be considered unexcused. In
activities. such cases, phone calls from parent(s)/guardian will not be accepted as
an excuse for ill health.
In case of travel, parent(s)/guardian are advised to use the holidays on the
school calendar, avoiding days before or after the holidays, as absences
on these days will be considered unexcused.
For travels during school days, in case of emergency, prior arrangements
must be made with the school; otherwise absences will be automatically
considered as unexcused.
Upon reaching 20 days of absence, further absences will not be excused,
except in cases of hospitalization of the student and death in the family
(not extended family).
Note: an unexcused absence from school warrants a zero on all work
done that day, including tests.
Class: An unexcused absence from class warrants an immediate
detention. 5 unexcused absences from any subject per trimester warrant
that the student fails the course.
Detention: Absence from detention warrants a 1 Day suspension + 2
detentions.
Trips: Unexcused absence from a one-day field trip may result in a 1-day
suspension from school.
Repeat offenders will be referred to the Head of Section.
Bullying Bullying will not be tolerated on school 1st Offence: 1 detention + referral to counselor
premises, buses, and school-sponsored 2nd Offence: 1 to 3 days suspension
activities. 3rd Offence: Referral to Disciplinary Committee
Cheating Cheating will not be tolerated in any form 1st Offence: Student will receive a zero on the relevant piece of work.
or manner. Parent(s)/Guardian will be informed.
2nd Offence: 1 day suspension from school
3rd Offence: Referral to Disciplinary Committee
Chewing Gum Use of chewing gum is undesirable on Repeat offenders will be referred to the Head of Section.
school premises, buses, and school-
sponsored activities.
Readiness for Class Students are expected to be ready for each Repeat offenders will be referred to the Head of Section.
class with all required materials.
Display of Affection Any display of affection will not be The incident will be reported in writing to the Head of Section
tolerated on school premises, buses, and immediately. Cases will be handled on individual basis, accompanied by
school-sponsored activities. counseling.
Disruptive Behavior Students are expected to practice Warnings:
acceptable standards of conduct in and out 3 warnings = 1 detention;
of the classroom, for the smooth running of 6 warnings = 2 detentions;
classes and also for the common welfare 9 warnings = 1 day suspension;
and safety of all members of the school 15 warnings = 2 days suspension;
community. 20 warnings = 3 days suspension;
24 warnings = referral to Disciplinary Committee
An unacceptable behavior warrants a Less than 4 warnings per trimester will not be carried forward.
written warning. Expulsion from Class:
1st Offence: Parent(s)/Guardian will be called to discuss the matter.
2nd Offence: 1 day suspension
3rd Offence: 3 days suspension
4th Offence: Disciplinary Committee
A student needs to meet with the teacher and Head of Section before re-
entering class.
Note:
− In case of expulsion for gross misconduct, the consequences of
gross misconduct will apply instead.
− Refusal to leave class when expelled will result in suspension
Prescription Drugs Prescription drugs must be kept with the Disciplinary action will be taken by the Head of Section depending on
school nurse. the severity of the case.
Elevators The use of elevators is prohibited for 1st Offence: 1 detention.
students unless it is approved by the 2nd Offence: 2 detentions.
Principal for long- term use or by the Head 3rd Offence: Referral to the Head of Section for further action.
of Section/ Nurse for short-term use. Note: Overload of elevator will be considered as a threatening behavior

Fighting Fighting will not be tolerated on school 1st Offence: 1 to 7 days suspension 13
 premises, 2nd Offence: 3 to 15 days suspension
buses, and school-sponsored activities. 3rd Offence: expulsion procedures initiated
Threatening Any threatening behavior will not be 1st Offence: 1 to 3 days suspension
Behavior tolerated on 2nd Offence: 3 to 10 days suspension
school premises, buses, and school- 3rd Offence: referral to the Disciplinary Committee
sponsored activities.
Food and Beverages x No eating or drinking is allowed A student will receive a written warning.
in the classroom, during learning
sessions.
Gross Misconduct Students are expected to behave in an Referral to the Disciplinary Committee. Consequences may vary from
ethical suspension to
manner to provide a healthy atmosphere on immediate expulsion from school, depending on the severity of the case.
school premises, buses, and school-
sponsored activities.
Hall Passes A student must have a permission slip Student will not be allowed to re-enter class. Absence will be considered
while unexcused.
outside the classroom.
Harmful Weapons All potentially dangerous weapons and Referral to the Disciplinary Committee.
and harmful
Potentially items are not allowed on school premises,
Dangerous school buses, and school- sponsored
Items activities.
Leaving School Students intending to leave school during Students leaving during school hours:
Grounds school x They will be suspended and can only return accompanied by
day must have a written permission from the parent(s)/guardian.
head of section. Students enrolled on the
school bus can only leave on the assigned Students leaving by other means of transportations:
school bus. Students intending to leave by x Parent(s)/guardian will be called.
other means of transportation need to x Repeat offenders will lose the privilege of using school transportation.
produce a written permission prior to
leaving.
Littering Students are responsible for keeping the A student will be assigned cleaning tasks during breaks or after school.
school
premises clean.
Obscenity Students are forbidden to use obscene 1st Offence: referral to the counselor/ Head of Section.
language in 2nd Offence: referral to the Head of Section.
verbal, written, sign, and picture forms at Consequences may vary from a detention to suspension.
school, on school buses, and during all Note: In cases where the insult refers to a family member, suspension will be
school-sponsored events. immediate. Number of days will depend on the extremity of the insult.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s Students are expected to respect the !st Offence: Referral to counsellor. All the parents/guardians of the students
) Name(s) parents/guardians of all other students in involved will be called to discuss the issue.
school. The use of the personal name of 2nd Offence: 1 to 3 days suspension depending on the level of jokes used. All
another schoolmate’s parent/guardian in any students involved will need to attend a number of sessions with the counsellor
form of joke will not be tolerated as deem fit.
3rd Offence: Expulsion procedures initiated.

Spray Bottles/Cans Students should not have/use any form of The item(s) will be confiscated.
spray Repeat offenders will be referred to the Head of Section.
items (e.g. perfume, deodorant,…)
Tardiness Students are expected to arrive to school School: Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. will be considered late.
on time Students arriving after period 1 will not be allowed to enter school.
and at the beginning of every class. Parent(s)/Guardian intending to send their children/wards late should first call
the school to get permission.
Arrival between 8:00 a.m. and 8:10 a.m. warrants that the student stays after
school on that same day, till 2:30 p.m. (till 1:45 p.m. on Wednesdays).
Arrival after 8:10 a.m. but before the end of period 1 warrants that the student
stays till 2:45 p.m. (till 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays).
Note: Absence from the detention on the day will result in the student
considered as absent for that day (deduction of 0.5 instead of 0.125, of a
point)
In case of an excessive record of tardiness, parent(s)/guardian will be called
to a meeting to discuss ways of controlling it. Disciplinary measures will be
taken in case of uncooperative students or parent(s)/guardian.
Class: 3 late arrivals equal 1 detention. Students who arrive more than 10
minutes late to class are not allowed to attend class. Absence will be
considered unexcused.
Theft, Destruction of Students are expected to respect the Parent(s)/Guardian will be charged the repair or replacement costs.
Property, and possessions of Possible detention or
Vandalism others and all school property. suspension will depend on the severity of the offence.
Tobacco Students are not allowed to be in possession Possession/ Use
Products/Tobacco of or 1st Offence: 1-day suspension + parent(s)/guardian will be called to a
Smoking use tobacco products or tobacco smoking meeting.
Simulation Devices simulation devices at or around school, on
2nd Offence: 3 days suspension
the school bus, or at any school-sponsored
3rd Offence: Expulsion procedure initiated
activity. This includes the use of regular
cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, personal
vaporizers, or electronic nicotine delivery
systems that simulate tobacco smoking.
Unauthorized Items Students are not allowed to: Musical Devices
A- Use musical devices or any other 1st Offence: item will be confiscated for 1 week.
similar players on school premises. 2nd Offence: item will be confiscated for the year.
B- Be in possession of or use mobile Possession of Mobile Phones:
phones on school premises, or during 1st Offence: phone and sim card retained in school for 1 to 3 days 14
 school hours. 2nd Offence: phone and sim card retained in school for 7 to 10 days
3rd Offence: 7 days suspension and phone and sim card retained in school till
the end of the academic year
4th Offence: referral to the Disciplinary Committee and possible expulsion
Use of Mobile Phones:
1st Offence: 3 days suspension and phone and sim card retained in school till
the end of the term
2nd Offence: 7 days suspension and phone and sim card retained in school till
the end of the
academic year
3rd Offence: referral to the Disciplinary Committee and possible expulsion
Note: The school is not responsible for, nor will it investigate, the loss of
such items.

Uniform Students h a v e t o wear the appropriate A student will not be allowed to attend class.
school He/she will be allowed to sit for any tests or quizzes assigned for that day.
uniform at all times including field trips, Absence will be considered as unexcused.
unless otherwise permitted by the Principal.

• TO PROMOTE POSITIVE ENHANCEMENT, ANY STUDENT WHO DOES NOT GET ANY WRITTEN WARNING IN TWO
CONSECUTIVE WEEKS (TEN SCHOOL DAYS) WILL BE REWARDED BY GETTING A PREVIOUS WARNING REMOVED.
• THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOSS OF ANY ITEM.
• STUDENTS BREAKING SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS REPEATEDLY WILL BE REQUIRED TO SEE THE
COUNSELOR FOR BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.

Excessive Disciplinary Record

The student with excessive disciplinary record will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee, which will be
comprised of the Principal, Vice Principal, Academic Coordinator, Head of Section, Counselor, Homeroom
teacher, one or more teachers, and a student representative.

After meeting with the student, the committee’s decision will be one of the three following options:

Disciplinary Committee Procedures

Improved
- Remains in school on final warning till the end of the
Final Warning academic year
- All fees paid in advance
Remaining - Five counseling sessions or more Continued Minor Offences
1-
in School - Perfect attendance - Not allowed in school but sits for his/her final exams.
- Perfect conduct
- Courtesy surveillance
Major Offence
Expelled
- No reimbursement of fees
- All permanent records will list that he/she was expelled.

2- Withdrawal from School No Obligations Either Way

A school leaving certificate and a transcript will be granted.

Immediate and Permanent Expulsion from School

3- Expulsion
Expelled from Classes/School Events
- Not allowed in school or at any school functions.
- Returns only for final exams provided that all fees are paid

STUDENTS BREAKING SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS REPEATEDLY WILL BE REQUIRED TO

SEE THE COUNSELOR FOR BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.

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 ACTIVITIES
 Orientation Day  March Madness
 Election of Class Representatives  Spirit Week
 Welcome-to-school Party  Halloween Party
 Election of the President of the Student Council  Arts and Sciences Fairs
 Independence Day  Open Day
 Iftar (depending on the calendar)  Snow Day
 AIDS Awareness Day  Ski Trip
 Breast cancer awareness month  Fundraising Activities
 Autism awareness week  Sports Competitions
 Christmas Stockings/Hats Sale  International Trips
 Visits to the Underprivileged  International Reading Day
 Christmas BBQ/Celebration  No Uniform Days
 Valentine’s Day Sale  Weekly Talk Days
 Camps
 Field Trips
 Honor Society Induction
 Honor Society Camp/Celebration Days

OTHER SERVICES

Guidance and Counseling:

The aim of the guidance department is to provide each student at LWIS-CiS with counseling, either individually or
as a group during homeroom, assembly, or other appropriate times. The counseling program is designed to focus
on the well-being of each student. The counseling program will provide aid and instruction to each grade level. It is
a concise and development-focused program, which aims at producing well-prepared students, thus offering them
an entrance into society.

The program also seeks to endorse and enhance the actual learning process. The goal of this program is to allow
each student the opportunity to achieve success in academics as contributing members of society.

The counseling program will address these two areas: Academic Development and Personal/Social Development.

1. Academic Development
The counseling program introduces strategies and activities, which provide support and maximize learning.
These include the following:
• Using skills, knowledge, and attitudes acquired in order to learn efficiently
• Employing certain strategies to achieve success in school
• Comprehending the relationship between academics and work and life in and out of home.

2. Personal/Social Development
The program provides a foundation for personal and/or social growth, which will inevitably contribute to the
student’s academic and career success. This includes the following:
• Confidential, individual, or small group counseling and consultations with teachers, parent(s)/guardian,
and administration that will provide the students and families with assistance
• Acquisition of certain skills and knowledge, which will allow the student the ability to respect himself or
herself and others
• Use of important interpersonal skills
• Understand his or her obligations as a contributing member of society

After-School Study Group

This program seeks to provide the proper environment to students who want to study. It also provides qualified
teachers who assist the students practice good study habits and help with their homework.
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Physical Education Program
The following represent the aims of the program:
• Teach students the importance of keeping fit and the exercises needed to achieve this safely
• Teach students the importance of teamwork
• Encourage students to play to the best of their abilities

If for any medical reason a student is not able to participate in physical education classes for more than one week,
he/she is required to provide a note from a doctor. Students who are unable to take part in P.E. on a given day must
provide a note from the school nurse.
Grading is based on effort and ability.
Varsity Teams Program
1. Practice
All members are expected to attend all practice sessions unless they have a medical report. Repeated absences
will result in not participating in the games.
2. Goal
The goal of the varsity team program is to promote teamwork and encourage students to play to the best of
their abilities.
Cafeteria
Food and drinks are available for sale in the cafeteria; students should have enough money with them to benefit
from this service. Meals can be ordered on a weekly/monthly basis.
Delivery of food to school during school hours will not be allowed.
School/Parent Contacts
Strong, school/parent communication is encouraged as it benefits the students. Parents may contact administration
regularly to arrange for meetings with teachers.
Regular parent/teacher conferences are scheduled during the year.
The school issues a weekly newsletter informing parents of upcoming events of the school.
The school also posts information on the Web Site.
Textbooks
The school provides each student with all textbooks and one copybook per course. It is each student’s
responsibility to return the textbooks in a good condition. The subject teacher will distribute all materials, in class,
during the first week of school. Any additional copybooks required can be purchased from the library.
.
Laptops/Netbooks/Tablets
Each student is expected to provide his/her own device (without SIM cards) for daily use in the classroom.
It is each student’s responsibility to safeguard his/her own device and avoid its misuse.
Each device should be fully charged and have an updated licensed internet security software.

Hand Sanitizers
Each student is expected to always provide his/her own hand sanitizers, for their safety, and the safety of others.
Lockers
Every student will be provided with a locker, which should be used to keep belongings safely. Students are
required to provide a padlock to keep the lockers closed at all times when not in use. The locker can be used just
after homeroom time, at the end of each break, and at the end of the school day, only.
Hallways and Stairways
Hallways and stairways should be kept clean and reasonably quiet. Students should not run along the hallways or
up and down the stairs. Students should use the right hand system while walking along the stairs and hallways.
Middle School students are not allowed to use the Elementary School stairways, except otherwise advised in case
of emergency.
Break Times
Students should not be in the classrooms/hallways during break times, unless given permission by the Head of
Section.

Library
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The library is open daily from 7:30a.m. – 2:40p.m. Students are welcome during breaks but need to be
accompanied by a teacher during class time; they can also borrow books to take home for a specific period of time.

Nurse
A qualified nurse is on campus throughout the day. In the event of a suspected major injury, the nurse and the
administration jointly decide whether it deserves a hospital visit or not.
Parent(s)/Guardian will be informed of any treatment given to their child/ward.
School Policies Covering Transportation
• The school makes available buses to all parts of Beirut and its suburbs as requested by parent(s)/guardian.
• Parents/guardians have the options of either enrolling their child/ward on a school bus for which a fee is
required, drop off and pick up their child/ward themselves, or allow their child/ward to transport themselves to
and from school. The school does not provide any parking space.
• Students enrolled on the school bus will be informed of pick-up time, as buses cannot wait. Any student who is
late for pick-up will be left behind and the parent(s)/guardian will be expected to provide transportation.
• Likewise, parent(s)/guardian will be called to pick up his/her child/ward after school in case the student was
late to board the bus for departure from school.
• A bus assistant is assigned to accompany students to and from school.
• Parents/guardians can request from the school permission for their child/ward to use other means of
transportation on certain days, at their responsibility.
• Permission for students using a bus other than the designated one will only be granted depending on the
situation and availability of space on the bus. Request must be made by parent(s)/guardian beforehand.
• Students enrolled on the school bus have to abide by the Code of Conduct for the use of a school bus.
Code of conduct on the school buses
Every student is expected to:
• Be seated with the seat belt on throughout the trip, to and from school
• Communicate with others on the bus in normal tone and pitch
• Keep safe and avoid putting any part of his/her body out of the window
• Avoid communication with anyone outside the school bus
• Show a high degree of civil behavior towards others on the bus and outside the bus
• Avoid communication with the bus driver
• Avoid eating/drinking on the school bus
• Keep the bus clean; not throw any litter out of the window

School Day
Students are expected to be in school by 7:45 A.M.

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 DAY PLANNER 2023-2024

MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOLS

Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday Wednesday

First Period 07:50a.m. – 08:50a.m. First Period 07:50a.m. – 08:50a.m.

Second Period 08:50a.m. – 09:45a.m. Second Period 08:50a.m. – 09:45a.m.
Third Period 09:45a.m. – 10:45a.m. BREAK 09:45a.m. – 10:15a.m.
BREAK 10:45a.m. – 11:30a.m. Third Period 10:20a.m. – 11:20a.m.
Fourth Period 11:30a.m. – 12:25p.m. Fourth Period 11:20a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Fifth Period 12:25p.m. – 01:20p.m. Fifth Period 12:30 p.m. – 1:30p.m.
Sixth Period 01:20p.m. – 02:15p.m.

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