MS Student Handbook

 

 

Table of Contents

ISB Middle School

Mission Statement

ISB Middle School is committed to challenging each student academically, fostering a love of learning, and enhancing a feeling of self-worth
 

 

Welcome to the I.S.B. Middle School! We are happy that you and your parents are a part of our Middle School ” family.” Being “family” members means you can expect certain things from us, and we, in turn, will expect certain things from you. If you have questions about any information contained here, please do not hesitate to ask us. This promises to be another exciting year for the Middle School. As sixth, seventh, or eighth graders, you will have many cooperative and individual opportunities to grow and learn. Working together, RESPECTING each other, we will make it a year to remember!

James Souza      Kevin Davy         Daneah Galloway     Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
MS Principal      MS Counselor    MS Counselor            MS Vice-Principal

 

Synergy Program

Synergy is the name of our middle school advisory program. Through Synergy, you will meet in a group with a mentor teacher for 20 minutes before the morning break every Monday to talk about things that are important to middle school students (like friends, family, homework, grades, after school activities) using the “Six Pillars of Character” – Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship – as a framework to discuss around.  Some schools call this kind of group a peer support group, because students get to know and support one another.  We call it Synergy, which means, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts”.  Our middle school motto is, “Together, we are the best that we can be”.

Academic Expectations and Homework Policy

The faculty of ISB Middle School believes learning to be a process in which each student discovers and constructs meaning from information and experience.  The individual needs, background, and development level of each student serve as the starting point for all middle school learning activities.  In the classroom, the teacher functions more in a guiding, supportive role than in the role of disseminator of information.  Opportunities for student choice, self-direction, and responsibility are provided.  Students learn interpersonal skills and the importance of community; they are valued and accepted, and, in return, learn to value and accept others.  Assessment is formative, and, along with appraisal by the teacher, includes self and peer evaluation.  Positive feedback and encouragement are essential components of all Middle School assessment.  Ongoing assessment of student work is not just the teacher’s responsibility.  Each student will need to demonstrate their competencies with the identified Learner Outcomes on a variety of measurements, tests, rubrics, projects and cumulative assessments.

All students will be expected to do a certain amount of homework each night.  The ISB Middle School has a rigorous and challenging program.  Homework assignment completion is considered to be an integral part of this program.  Whenever schedules allow though, conflicts caused by multiple tests or projects due on a set date, will be reviewed by the teachers involved and modified as needed.  Following is the ISB Middle School Homework Policy:

ISB Middle School Homework Policy

To enable our students to reach academic, recognizable potential, academic work (including homework) at ISB will take priority over other community activities. Homework has a significant impact on student learning and is a fundamental aspect of the daily routine of ISB students.

The homework policy is tailored for each grade level to help with transition from grade five to grade six, and to prepare the grade eight students for high school.

Time per grade is outlined for humanities, mathematics, science and modern language.  This time does not include instrument practice, outside tutoring or other activities.  Actual time required to complete assignments will vary with each student’s study habits, academic skills, and selected course loads.  If a student is consistently working significantly beyond the time allotment, parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher(s).

Holidays:  Homework will not be assigned for Winter Break and Songkran.  Extension work, remediation and homework are available upon the request of the parents.  However, independent, non-assigned, leisure reading is strongly encouraged.

Weekend / Long Weekend:  Friday is a school day; thus, homework could be assigned.  Friday’s homework will not exceed the time requirement expected for one weeknight’s work.

Grade 6:  Grade six students should be expected to spend approximately one hour on homework daily. This does not include practicing an instrument, tutoring, independent reading or other outside commitments.  Actual time required to complete assignments will vary with each student’s study habits, academic skills, and selected course loads.

Grade 7:  Grade seven students should be expected to spend approximately one and a half hours on homework daily. This does not include practicing an instrument, tutoring, independent reading or other outside commitments.  Actual time required to complete assignments will vary with each student’s study habits, academic skills, and selected course loads.

Grade 8:  Grade eight students should be expected to spend approximately two hours on homework daily. This does not include practicing an instrument, tutoring, independent reading or other outside commitments.  Actual time required to complete assignments will vary with each student’s study habits, academic skills, and selected course loads.

Grading, Reporting Progress, and Report Cards

Grades relate to the assessment of your progress on the Learner Outcomes in each subject area.  The following scale shows how your performance, letter grade, and grade point average (GPA) are connected.

Learner Outcome Proficiency	Letter Grade	GPA	%
Advanced performance in most outcomes with proficiency in all others	A+	4.0	(97-100%)
	A	4.0	(94-96%)
	A-	3.7	(90-93%)
Proficient performance in a majority of all outcomes	B+	3.3	(87-89%)
	B	3.0	(84-86%)
	B-	2.7	(80-83%)
Proficient performance in some outcomes with basic or lower performance in the rest	C+	2.3	(77-79%)
	C	2.0	(74-76%)
	C-	1.7	(70-73%)
Basic or lower performance in the majority of all outcomes	D+	1.3	(67-69%)
	D	1.0	(64-66%)
	D-	0.7	(60-63%)
Insufficient progress toward outcomes	F	0.0	(0-59%)

Incomplete Grades:  An “incomplete” (I) will be issued as a grade if you have not completed all required course work.  Any “incomplete” (I) becomes permanent if you fail to complete the necessary class work within two weeks after the grading period ends (unless special permission is received from the MS Administrators).

Reporting Progress:  Teachers use the web-based program PowerSchool to regularly post and share with you, your grades and comments about your progress made towards reaching the Learner Outcomes for each course.  You and your parents may access your grades, teacher comments, and attendance record on-line through your individual PowerSchool accounts.

Report Cards:  The school year is divided into two grading periods (semesters).  The first semester ends in December and the second semester ends in June.  Grades for the first semester are based on student achievement from August through December.  Grades for the second semester are based on student achievement from January through June.  A Final Semester Report card is issued at the end of each semester and reflects Learner Outcome Proficiency for all student work completed during the semester.  This semester grade is entered on the official transcript.

For all quarter-long courses (most elective and exploratory courses) final grades based upon the Learner Outcomes, will be available at the course conclusion and available to you via PowerSchool.

During the October and March Student-Led Parent-Teacher Conferences, you will play a role in leading the discussion with your parents and your teachers about your progress on the Learner Outcomes in each subject area.

NOTE: You will receive a report hold slip instead of your semester report card if you have outstanding debts, overdue books, or other incomplete or unfinished school matters.  Clear these as soon as possible and pick up your report in the counseling center.

Student Recognition, Academic Distinctions, and Academic Probation

Student Recognition:  The ISB Middle School believes in celebrating the individual differences of students. Students are routinely recognized for a variety of accomplishments. Grade Level Teams and Synergy groups schedule recognition programs periodically and devise other criteria to recognize excellence in academics, service, and specific skills or talents.

Academic Distinction:  Students receiving academic distinction will be recognized at the end of the academic year.  Your grade point average, or GPA, determines your consideration for academic distinction.  All final grades issued during the academic year will be included in determining your GPA.  Students with a GPA of 3.8 or better will receive a letter at the end of the academic year recognizing their academic distinction.

Academic Probation:  Should you have problems achieving success in the Middle School, you will be put on academic probation.  Academic probation is determined after one semester with any of the following conditions:

• A semester average below C- (1.7 GPA)
• Two F grades in any classes, or one F grade and two D grades (not to include D+ grades) in any classes.

Procedure for probation:

1. During each semester, parents of students who are not already on academic probation, but who are operating at or below the academic probation standard, will receive letters of “warning” from the Middle School Principal.  These letters will state that their child will be placed on academic probation if performance remains at that level through the end of the semester.
2. Parents will be informed of the academic probation status by letter from the Middle School Principal not later than two weeks after the student is placed on academic probation, and the parents will be required to meet with the grade level counselor and Principal to discuss the conditions of academic probation.
3. The parents and the student will sign a contract with the Principal stating the expectations of the student, parent, and school for the duration of the academic probation.
4. The ISB Child Study Team will be informed of all students on academic probation and will monitor the progress of these students.
5. Students who continue to remain on academic probation during the semester following the one on which they were placed on academic probation, will receive a letter from the Middle School Principal stating that they may not be allowed to enroll at ISB for the following semester, or school year.  This will require close and ongoing communication between the school and family.  Withdrawal from the school is the ultimate consequence of academic failure, and all measures should be taken to avoid such a result.

Student Rights

As an ISB Middle School student you have the right to:

• be treated with respect;
• be provided with an educational program and atmosphere conducive to successful academic achievement and personal growth;
• be given clear and timely information on all rules and regulations affecting you;
• express your views on educational policies and school regulations;
• consult with teachers, counselors, administrators and other school personnel;
• present concerns to school authorities and receive prompt replies;
• make decisions regarding your personal life and behavior in accordance with school rules.

Student Expectations and Responsibilities

 Attendance, Tardies, Absences, Make-Up Work, and Late Assignments

Attendance:
Students are expected to be present in each class each day. Regular attendance is critical and greatly affects a student’s scholastic success at ISB.  Absence other than for (1) illness, (2) emergency, (3) religious observance, or  (4) official school-related activity is generally not excused.  Travel or home leave during the school year is not a valid excused absence.  Parents will be contacted if a student is absent from school more than 3 days.  In addition, the MS Office staff may contact parents at any time concerning an absence from school.

In order to participate in after-school and evening extracurricular activities (sports, concerts, theater, etc.), you must attend class that same day. 

Communicable Diseases:  Students having a communicable disease will not be permitted to attend School and should notify the nurse of any details.

Late Arrival to School:  If your bus or other transportation is late in the morning, report to the MS Office to sign in.  You will then be issued a pass to proceed to class.

Tardies:
You are considered tardy if you are not sitting down in your seat with your required materials ready to start class at the scheduled time.  If you need to return to your locker for any “forgotten” materials, you are tardy. 

Excused Tardies:  A tardy will be recorded as “excused” if after:

• arriving tardy to school, you bring a written explanation, signed by a parent or guardian, and turn it in to the MS Office secretary.  This may be done immediately or within the next few days.
• arriving tardy to class straight from another class or school activity, you bring a signed note from the teacher of that class/activity.  It is your responsibility to get the note and turn it in to your teacher.

Unexcused Tardies:  You will receive disciplinary consequences for any unexcused tardies as outlined in the discipline section of this handbook.

What To Do Before An Expected Absence:  Your parents should contact the MS Office secretary as far in advance of an anticipated absence as possible so that your teachers may be informed. 

What To Do After You Have Been Absent:  If you have been absent for all or any part of a school day, to excuse your absence, upon your return to school, bring a note to the MS Office secretary signed by your parent or guardian, or have your parent/guardian phone or email the MS Office secretary indicating the date(s) and/or time of the absence and the reason for the absence.

Make-Up Work:
The following will be expected from you regarding any work you missed while absent:

Excused Absences:  If you have an excused absence from class, you will be expected to make up missed work according to the following guidelines:

• It is your responsibility to contact teachers prior to an anticipated absence or on the first day back in school following an absence.
• Returning after excused absences, you will be given sufficient time to complete missed assignments and tests.  Make-up time is usually equal to the number of days absent in the case of illness.
• Keep the phone number of friends from each class handy to contact when you are absent.  They can help you keep on top of your assignments.  If you are absent from school for two days or more, the office can ask your teachers to write out your assignments.  Your parents may call the office to arrange this service.
• If you become ill during the school day, you will be sent home only if the MS Office secretary or ISB school nurse notifies your parent or emergency contact.

Unexcused Absences:  After an unexcused absence (missing a class or part of class without appropriate permission) you will be expected to make up missed work. You will receive disciplinary consequences for any unexcused absence as outlined in the discipline section of this handbook.

Late Assignments:  Teachers and teams will inform you as to their individual policies on late assignments.

 Behavior and After School Guidelines:

Behavior:
As an ISB student, you are expected to always behave in a caring, RESPECTFUL, and responsible manner. In general, any profanity, vulgarity, and obscene gestures are unacceptable and not tolerated. Profanity involves using inappropriate language or directing vulgar language or obscene gestures toward another individual or group.

Classroom:  Each teacher establishes and enforces standards for students under his or her supervision, provided that the classroom rules are reasonable and consistent with the general welfare, philosophy, and purposes of the school.  Any student or parent with questions concerning in-class rules should contact the appropriate teacher.

After School Guidelines:
Students are welcome on campus most days until 3:30pm.  You are strongly encouraged to get involved in scheduled after school clubs, activities, and sports. You may also stay after school to meet with teachers, use the computer labs, or study in the library.  You should not linger in the building after school or be anywhere in the high school or elementary school buildings without permission.   If you have a need to be on campus past 3:30pm, the classroom buildings are off-limits; only the available athletic facilities, library, and cafeteria are open to you.

 Bicycles and Motorized Vehicles, and Bus Regulations

Bicycles and Motorized Vehicles:
Bicycles may be ridden to school and parked at the covered bicycle racks provided. Students are advised to properly lock their bicycles. Bicycles should not be ridden inside the classroom buildings and walkways, on the grass, or other areas on campus except for the service road.

Only students with a valid Thai driver’s license may drive any motorized vehicle.  This means that no middle school student should be driving in the proximity, onto, or within the school campus, any motorized vehicle, including scooters. If a middle school student is riding on a motorcycle or scooter as a passenger, they must be wearing a helmet.

Bus Regulations:
Students using ISB bus/van transportation on a daily basis, or students using these services on an occasional basis (such as during field trips) are expected to wear their seatbelt at all times, remain in their seat while the bus/van is in motion, maintain appropriate behavior at all times, follow any rules posted in the bus/van, and to follow any direction given by the bus monitor, driver, or teacher(s) present. Thinking of the safety of all passengers, any behavior or action, which may cause distraction of the driver, will not be tolerated.

 Emergency:

In the event of a school emergency, ISB will contact all parents by SMS (text messaging your cell phone).  The SMS will explain the emergency and advise you on school related matters.  Please check your mobile phone each morning.  In emergency situations information will also be available on the school website.  Access the school website and follow the link under Parents and Alumni.  You will need to know your ID number.  Your ID number is the number on your ISB ID card.

 Field and Class Trips:

As an ISB Middle School student, you will have opportunities to be involved in class and field trips both within Thailand and out of country.  To participate in a school-sponsored field trip, you must complete and return a permission form.  You are responsible for notifying your teachers of your upcoming absence.  All students on trips must use the transportation provided by the school.  You are expected to be in dress code for ISB field or class trips.

You are held responsible for your conduct while attending any field or class trip. During these times, you are still subject to all regulations of the school and will be governed accordingly.

If you have a record of disciplinary problems, you may be prohibited by the chaperones (with concurrence of the Middle School administration) from attending any trip.

 Food and Beverages:

Food and beverages may be purchased in the ISB Cafeteria using your ID card (cash is not accepted).  Money can be deposited onto your ID card via your online account, through the Bookstore, or via the Kiosk located in the cafeteria.

• Students may not order food or beverages from off-campus and have them delivered to the school without special permission from the MS Administration.
• Your trash in the cafeteria must be disposed of properly; failure to do so may result in disciplinary consequences.
• Gum chewing is not allowed in the classroom buildings, library and other designated areas.

Fund-raising:
Students may not raise funds for any school related activity or for any non-school activity on campus without the approval of the MS Principal.

 Guardianship:

If your parent(s) or guardian(s) are going to be away for more than two days, please advise the school in writing of the names and telephone number of the person responsible for you.  In case of emergencies or school concerns, having this contact on file is critical.

Guests / Visitors:
As an ISB student host, you are responsible for your guests while on campus and for seeing that they follow the same regulations that apply to ISB students. Guests wishing to visit you during the school day may do so if they attend all classes with you on that day but are limited to two days. Guests will not generally be permitted to visit just for the lunch break.  A guest pass must be filled out and approved by the Principal or Vice-Principal.  Guests may be allowed to attend dances or activities, but also need guest pass permission to do so.  We welcome guests interested in your life at ISB.  In this light, all visitors on business are required to check in with the security guard and then proceed to the appropriate school office. Visitors must be appropriately dressed and must adhere to ISB policies and regulations.

 ID Card:

Your ID card is considered part of your school uniform and should be carried with you at all times when you are on campus.  You need your card to check out books from the library, pay for food in the cafeteria (see Food and Beverage section), and to unlock both your main locker, and PE locker.  You can also use your card to pay for items you buy in the Bookstore.  If you lose your card or destroy your picture on the card, you will need to pay for a replacement card to be issued through the Library.

 Leaving Campus:

In order for you to leave the school campus during the school day, you must have prior written permission either from your parents or guardians and the approval of the MS Office.  Even with permission, you must check out with the Middle School Office before departing and be issued a gate pass.  Should you need to leave the school grounds for emergency reasons, your parents or guardian will be contacted before your departure from school. A parent may personally request early dismissal by telephoning or by coming to the Middle School Office.  Note that you are also not permitted to leave the school campus after arrival in the morning. The parking lot is considered part of the school campus.

 Locks and Lockers:

You will be assigned a main locker at the start of school for storage of your books, book bags, and valuables.   You may customize the interior of your locker, but you are not permitted to write on lockers (inside or out) or place stickers or decorations on the outside of lockers without prior approval from the administration.  You will need your student ID card to unlock your locker.  In the PE Locker Room, you may use one of the lockers there to store your things while in PE class; you will need your student ID card to unlock this locker.  Do not leave your valuables unattended in your bookbags– use your locker!

 Lost and Found/Theft:

You should report lost or missing items immediately to the MS Office where you will be asked to complete a Missing Items Form. Any items found, should be turned in to the MS Office immediately.   Students should clearly label their personal belongings with their name. Students are advised not to bring valuable items to school, which have no use in the classroom setting.

Any found items will be held in the MS Office for a period of 3 days and then will be sent to the Central Lost and Found (located on the ground floor of the Building and Grounds building right behind the tennis courts). Students should check these two locations for any lost items.  Here are some suggestions, which should help prevent loss/theft of your personal items while at school:

• Don’t bring valuable items to school that are of no use in the school setting.
• Large items that can’t be stored in your locker may be left in the MS Office.
• Don’t leave your personal belongings unattended.
• Lock your P.E. and regular lockers.
• Report loss or suspected theft to the MS Office immediately.
• Check for any the lost items in the H.S., M.S. and P.E. offices. After 3 days check the Central Lost and Found location for found items.

 Social Guidelines and Substance Abuse:

Although the school cannot set rules to govern a student’s behavior in his or her home, the following suggestions provide for appropriate social standards.

• Parents are advised to be at home when students entertain. They are also advised to be available during a party and should be aware of its progress until it ends.
• Students are expected to understand and respect the rights of other nationalities and especially the culture of the host country when appearing in public or representing ISB.

 ISB Substance Abuse Policy:

Smoking, alcohol use, and any form of substance abuse is not tolerated at ISB.  The possession of any illegal substance is forbidden on any part of the school grounds or in the immediate vicinity of the school.  ISB is a no-smoking campus.  This includes roadways and open areas surrounding the ISB campus.  As a Middle School student you may be subjected to ad hoc breath analysis, urinalysis, or drug hair testing.  Random drug hair testing of five grade 8 students occurs every two weeks.

ISB Middle School
Self Reporting of Substance Abuse – Policy

If a student self reports prior to a drug test being administered the following policy will be in effect:

1. Student will be required to complete a minimum of six counseling sessions within a period of six weeks with a counselor acceptable to ISB and to follow up with any recommended continued counseling. The cost is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
2. A summary report from the counselor upon completion of the six required counseling sessions, needs to be submitted to the ISB Middle School administrators.
3. No additional disciplinary action will be taken.

If a student “self reports” after the initiation of a drug test, the following policy will be in effect:

1. Student will be required to complete a minimum of six counseling sessions within a period of six weeks with a counselor acceptable to ISB and to follow up with any recommended continued counseling. The cost is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
2. A summary report from the counselor upon completion of the six required counseling sessions, needs to be submitted to the ISB Middle School administrators.
3. The student may be suspended for up to ten school days.
4. Student will be expelled from school on the next positive Drug Test during the student’s remaining time at ISB.

 MS Electronic Resources Acceptable Use Policy:

In order to fulfill the Middle School’s mission to challenge each student academically, to foster a love of learning and to enhance students’ feelings of self worth, ISB is proud to offer an integrated and engaging digital literacy program for students in grades 6 – 8. Students will use school-owned laptops regularly throughout the entire academic year.

The school computers, network, and Internet access offer unlimited global resources. These resources include access to instructional applications, interactive collaboration between teachers, students and other users, document sharing, and communication with people, libraries, museums and research facilities from around the world.   Use of these resources, including email and Internet access, is a privilege provided for educational purposes.  As all members of the school community must share these resources, computers and network tools should be used responsibly.

The main oversight of the ISB Middle School Electronic Resources Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is during the school day.  However, violations of this AUP outside of school hours can negatively affect students, the school, and community members.  As a result, violations of the following guidelines outside of school grounds and/or school hours that come to the attention of ISB personnel may be treated in a disciplinary matter.

These guidelines are intended to help ISB students and individual technology users understand appropriate use of the school computers, network, and Internet.  Adherence to the following policy is necessary for continued access to the school’s technological resources. As the use of school technology is a privilege for students, the school may restrict, suspend, or terminate any user’s access to the school’s technology resources or execute other disciplinary measures deemed appropriate by the school administration, for not respecting this policy.

General Expectations: 
ISB provides widespread access for students to computers, the Internet, and the internal network to support learning. With the privilege of access comes the expectation of responsible use. Responsible use includes:

• Treating equipment well.
• Keeping the network and school computers free of viruses, spyware, and/or adware.
• Using the resources in a manner that does not harm self or others.

ISB’s guidelines on appropriate use of electronic and digital resources follow three basic principles:

• Respect Yourself.
• Respect Each Other.
• Respect the Network Management.

These are non-negotiable expectations and purposeful violation of these expectations will lead to consequences. EdTech Staff and Middle School teachers have the right to monitor all computer work and activity. How these principles guide all use of the resources is explained below.

Privacy & Protection:
Students will

• Keep their password and login information private.
• Protect themselves and others by not providing or offering personal information about themselves or anyone else while online.
• Respect the privacy of community members by not using another person’s ID or password, or accessing other people’s accounts in any way. (Any attempts at ‘hijacking’, or ‘hacking into’ another person’s account is not tolerated in Middle School and could result in disciplinary action)
• Recognize that posting or setting up accounts pretending to be someone other than themselves is considered identity theft and will result in disciplinary action.
• Respect the work and files of others and agree not to open, copy, change, delete, or damage files or folders of others. (These actions would be considered acts of vandalism and could result in disciplinary action)
• Recognize that anything posted online is both public and permanent and thus creates a personal digital footprint.
• Recognize that electronic communication systems should not be considered confidential and may be monitored at any time by designated ISB staff to ensure appropriate use for educational purposes.
• Use their ISB Gmail account to identify themselves in all school-related communications.

Respect & Protection of Technology Resources:
Students will

• Use electronic resources only with a teacher’s permission.
• Accept responsibility for use of all school technology resources (computers, peripherals, cameras, microphones, network resources, software, etc) and use them responsibly to avoid damage. (Most computer malfunctions are the result of misuse)
• Report any damage to the resources and assume responsibility for damage they caused.
• Protect and share electronic resources with other students and Internet users.
• Refrain from making any alterations to the computer hardware, or to the software configuration on it.
• Refrain from downloading or installing any commercial software, shareware, or freeware onto a network drive or computer, unless they have network administrator permission.
• Keep all foods and drink away from computers.
• Carry the laptop in the protective case when not being used in class.

Respect & Protection of Intellectual Property and International copyrights:
Students will

• Use only school-approved and legally-obtained software. (Piracy, making illegal copies of music, games, movies, or written work, is not acceptable.)
• Properly cite all information, images, music and videos used for school or personal purposes. (Plagiarism, presenting the work of others as one’s own, is not tolerated in Middle School and could result in disciplinary action.)

Respect & Practice Principles of Community:
Students will

• Keep standards of decency in accessing, viewing, sending messages, or sharing digital information.
• Use the Internet to promote the instructional mission and the ISB definition of learning. Use polite language in all communications inside and outside of the school community, including emails, instant messages, digital images/videos or web postings (Content should not be accessed which is not in line with rules of school behavior.)
• Refrain from using any form of communication to insult, harass, intimidate or bully anyone. (Bullying, either electronically, or otherwise, is not tolerated in the Middle School, and it could result in disciplinary action.)
• Keep themselves and the people they know safe by carefully screening who their online “friends” are and what information they share.
• Access only appropriate sites and report any threatening or disturbing material to a teacher.
• Respect and follow ISB Blogging Guidelines:
  https://blogs.isb.ac.th/blogging-guidelines/
• Use the computer and electronic resources only for school-related assignments during class time.
• Refrain from using the computer for social networking or gaming during the school day.
• Use the computer and electronic resources only in supervised areas of the school.

Social Networking and cyber-safety: 
Online safety is a personal responsibility. It is important that students are aware of the implications of their actions online, both on themselves and on others. The actions students take in social networking areas like mySpace, Facebook, or others can impact their university applications, job searches, and general opinion. It can also provide sensitive information to dangerous online predators.

ISB becomes involved when students’ online activities impact at-school life and community. In other words, if the actions of students outside of school have an effect on students feeling unsafe or uncomfortable at school, then ISB administration will act and remedy this. Additionally, if members of ISB staff or its community are targeted, then the school administration gets involved. Cyber-bullying is not tolerated at ISB in any format.

Note: EdTech Staff and middle school teachers have the right to monitor all computer work and activity.

 Textbook Loan:

Each teacher distributes textbooks for his/her courses. These are to be returned to your teacher at the end of the course.  Replacement costs will be assessed if books are damaged or lost. Students losing a textbook during the school year will pay for its replacement before being issued a second textbook. Should the lost book be found, the replacement cost will be reimbursed to the student.

Theater Guidelines

Usually a teacher will escort you to the theater and direct you to the specific section reserved for your grade level.  As an audience member for many events held in either the Chevron Theater, or New Theatre, both during and after school, you are expected to follow these general guidelines:

• Check the time of a given performance and arrive on time to see it.
• Leave food, drink, book bags, papers, pencils, and other paraphernalia outside the theater.
• Enter the theater quietly and take your places quickly and calmly.  Never climb over seats.
• It is rude and distracting when audience members talk with one another during performances or presentations. Please show your respect for the performers and presenters by remaining quiet during their presentation.
• Listen to the tone of a given performance and respond accordingly. Whistling and hooting are inappropriate in a concert or performance setting.
• Generally it is best to join into a given performance only when asked to by the performers.
• Above all, and at all times demonstrate respect for the performers and fellow audience members of a given performance.

MS Dress Code

Students are expected to wear the prescribed dress every school day except on designated special dress days. Your student ID card is considered part of your school uniform and as such, needs to be with you when at school in uniform.  The dress code is in effect during the school day from when you first arrive at school up to 3:30pm, with the exception of sports or with special permission.

Definitions and General Remarks:  All articles of clothing must be purchased at ISB as outlined below through the ISB Bookstore.  Uniforms must fit properly, be clean, and properly pressed with no holes, tears, frayed areas, or patches.  As long as prior permission is granted by the MS Administration, wearing the National Dress of the student’s country will be acceptable.  These regulations on external clothing outline what is permitted. They are not an attempt to list all that is not permitted.  The rule-of-thumb is this: if it is not listed as permissible, then it is not permitted.  The student who attends ISB accepts that the MS Principal or Vice-Principal is the final arbitrator in all cases.

ISB Shirt:

• Must be a white or green ISB shirt purchased from the ISB Bookstore
• Other articles of clothing worn under the shirt must not be visible at the sleeves or waist, or through the uniform
• ISB uniform shirt must be worn under ISB sweaters or jackets
• Team shirts of any kind cannot be substituted for the required school shirt unless prior approval has been given by the MS Principal or Vice-Principal

Shorts/Skorts – boys and girls:

• Must be black or khaki in color and purchased from the ISB Bookstore, or, made by the approved ISB Tailor (please contact the ISB Head Mistress’ Office for name and address of tailor). 
• Must fit properly (not excessively baggy or tight)
• Must be fastened at the waist or hips
• Must not be greater than 8cm above the knee as measured from the floor while the student is kneeling
• Wearing PE shorts to regular classes, other than PE class, is not allowed

Skirts – girls:

• Must be black or khaki in color and purchased from the ISB Bookstore, or, made by the approved ISB Tailor (please contact the ISB Head Mistress’ Office for name and address of tailor). 
• Must fit properly (not excessively baggy or tight)
• Must be fastened at the waist or hips
• Must not be greater than 8cm above the knee as measured from the floor while the student is kneeling
• May have up to two slits, one on each side, but each not more than 8cm in length

Pants – boys and girls:

• Must be black or khaki in color and purchased from the ISB Bookstore, or, made by the approved ISB Tailor (please contact the ISB Head Mistress’ Office for name and address of tailor). 
• Must fit properly (not excessively baggy or tight)
• Must be fastened at the waist or hips
• May not touch the floor

Footwear:

• Sneakers, street shoes, or sandals with a back strap must be worn
• Single plug thongs or flip flops are not permitted
• Footwear must be laced where appropriate and must be free of holes, rips or inappropriate markings
• Footwear should not be elevated more than 5cm

Accessories:  Permitted accessories include only the following and must be discrete:

• Belt of appropriate width encircling the waist once
• Earrings should not be distracting or present a safety hazard
• Noiseless bracelets, neck chains that are not noisy or distracting, ankle-bracelet, and/or finger rings
• ISB sweater or jacket purchased from the Booster Cart only
• A watch

Not permitted accessories:

• Tongue jewelry and other forms of piercing (with the exception of earrings)
• Hats

PE Uniform:

• The new ISB PE uniform (including PE shorts) is to be worn in PE classes only
• Official ISB PE T-shirt shall be worn with official ISB PE shorts
• ISB P.E. shorts selected should be between mid-thigh and to the knees in length
• Socks are required with running shoes or athletic footwear suitable to the activity
• No jewelry is to be worn without the approval of the P.E. Department
• Recommended students wear a hat in P.E. class every day and bring a water bottle to class unless told otherwise by their P.E. teacher
• Arrival to and from school must be in full school uniform unless you have P.E. class first or last period of the day in which case P.E. uniform may be worn to/from school

Alternate Dress Days:  These days are a privilege and not a right.  The Student Dress Regulations shall apply throughout the school year except on days designated by the administration as Alternate Dress Days.  The administration will allow Alternate Dress Days from time to time in consultation with the Student Council.  On Alternate Dress Days, the general rules and guidelines on manner of dress as outlined below will apply:

Manner of Dress:  Commonly accepted standards of modesty and neatness will ensure that student dress and appearance is appropriate and non-offensive in a multi-cultural school setting.

• Midriffs, backs and shoulders must be covered
• Clothing should fit properly and be presentable (not ripped, ragged, or cut-off)
• Clothing does not promote violence, drugs, alcohol, have profanity, or any sexual innuendo
• Shorts/skorts and skirts must not be more than 8cm above the knee as measured from the floor while the student is kneeling

Discipline Code

ISB Middle School students take pride in their self-control and self-discipline.   Unfortunately however, situations arise where certain behaviors are deemed unacceptable.  ISB rules apply during any ISB off campus, evening, extracurricular event or activity, too. You are responsible for your actions so please consider the following carefully to avoid any consequences.

We do expect all students to be responsible citizens of ISB and to understand that there are always consequences for one’s actions.  Students need to think about what is, or isn’t appropriate, in the following areas, and to ask a teacher, counselor, or administrator if they are not sure.

Safety:  All students and adults should be able to work and learn in a safe and positive environment.  To insure that ISB is a safe and positive place, ISB students behave responsibly.  ISB students do not:

• commit any acts that physically or psychologically harm themselves, any other student, or any adult (or have the potential to)
• bring to school, have in their possession, or use, any item, material, or substance that can physically or psychologically harm themselves, any other student, or any adult (or have the potential to)

Property:  At ISB, students respect the property of others, be it school property, an adult’s personal property, or, an individual student’s property.  ISB students do not:

• commit any acts of vandalism that damage or destroy any ISB property, personal property of any other student, or adult (or acts that can potentially damage any property)
• possess, take, or use any item, material, or substance that does not belong to them unless they have prior approval from the owner of that property

Behavior:  At ISB, students behave in a caring, RESPECTFUL, and responsible manner to help insure ISB has a positive learning environment.  ISB students do not:

• disrupt or obstruct the functioning of the school through any physical, psychological, or emotional methods
• use any profane, vulgar, or other improper language
• physically contact another student or exhibit public display of affection

Citizenship:  At ISB, students are RESPECTFUL of Thailand’s laws and customs and always aim to be positive citizens and role models in the community.  ISB students do not:

• commit on, or off-campus, any act considered illegal under Thai Law
• commit any acts which portray a negative image of the ISB community

Two areas we would like to highlight and focus special attention to is the areas of Academic Dishonesty, and Harassment – we expect ISB students will not get involved in any of the following:

 Academic Dishonesty:

We define this as any kind of cheating committed by students.  It can include:

Cheating:  Any attempt to give or get any assistance during a quiz or test without the teacher’s knowledge; for example, showing/looking or passing/receiving answers to/from another student, looking at any form of notes written on paper, table surface, or on a student’s hands, arm, leg, etc.

Collusion:  A secret agreement and cooperation for a fraudulent or deceitful purpose – in other words, lending or giving your work to another student knowing that they are going to copy it or use parts of it to submit as their own work.

Deception:  Giving your teacher a false excuse for missing a due date or falsely claiming to have submitted work to the teacher.

Fabrication:  Making up and including in any form of assignment, false data and/or information, including false bibliographies.

Plagiarism:  Copying, adopting, or reproducing another person’s ideas, words, or statements without giving credit to the original author, including another student’s homework.

Sabotage:  Interfering or trying to prevent other students from completing their work.

Academic Dishonesty Consequences:

Plagiarism and/or Test Dishonesty Consequences:  The consequences for any student who plagiarizes and/or provides or asks for information regarding the contents of a test will be:

1st offense: The student’s assessment/assignment will receive no credit and parents will be notified.

2nd and Subsequent offenses: A letter will be sent home with a copy being placed into the student’s file after each incident. The student may also receive an additional consequence that could include suspension from school for up to three school days, Saturday School(s), and/or social probation.

Collusion Consequences:  Supporting dishonesty by another student, e.g. allowing one’s work to be copied and submitted for assessment.

1st offense: The student will be warned about the penalty for subsequent incidents of collusion and may face other disciplinary consequences. Parents will be notified.

2nd and Subsequent offenses: A letter will be sent home with a copy being placed into the student’s file after each incident. The student may also receive an additional consequence that could include suspension from school for up to three school days, Saturday School(s), and/or social probation.

 ISB Harassment Policy and Procedures

Harassment is prohibited in our school.  Each of us is responsible for helping to create a positive educational environment.  A positive educational environment is free of harassment or intimidation based on any criteria including, but not restricted to, age, race, religion, disability, creed, color, ethnic origin or ancestry, gender or sexual orientation.  Harassment of any employee or student by any other employee or student or by anyone with whom a student or employee may interact in order to fulfill job or school responsibilities is a violation of ISB policy (Policy 1.1016).

Students are to report acts of sexual or other harassment to their teachers, counselors, school administrators, or other adults in the school.  Once informed, the adult will refer the student to the appropriate school authority who will take action in accordance with school policy and/or the school division’s code of conduct and corrective action procedures as stated in the student handbook. Acts of sexual or other harassment by adults should be referred to the Division Principal.  Students and their parents may also choose to file a formal grievance.

Depending on the type of harassment and whether or not the harassment is a repeat offense, disciplinary action up to and including expulsion will be taken.

The Middle School is committed to create a harassment-free learning environment, a safe, non-threatening environment in which students can learn and teachers can teach.

Harassment includes:

• Physical contact – hitting punching, kicking, or invading another’s personal space.  Any act of violence against a person is the ultimate form of harassment.
• Verbal harassment – being aggressive, intolerant, teasing and taunting, making denigrating comments (racial, sexual, religious, or personal), swearing, spreading rumors, or bullying (a conscious effort to hurt, threaten, or frighten someone).
• Body language – using unacceptable body gestures and mannerisms towards others.
• Sexual – jokes, unwanted contact, leering, gestures, or drawings.
  If someone continues to harass you, you must be strong and tell someone (a teacher, your advisor, a counselor, an administrator) who is obliged to stop it.
• Cyber-Bullying – sending via any form of electronic device, be it while at school or from outside of ISB, messages that are aggressive, hurtful, intolerant, teasing, denigrating (racial, sexual, religious, or personal), rumors, or threatening.  ISB becomes involved when student’s online activities impact at-school life and community.  In other words, if the actions of students outside of school have an effect on students feeling unsafe or uncomfortable at school, then ISB administration will act and remedy this.  Additionally, if members of ISB staff or its community are targeted, then the school administration gets involved.  Cyber-bullying is not tolerated at ISB in any format.

 Inappropriate Items

Students should not bring to class any items that could lead to the disruption of the class; if brought to school, they should be left in your locker during the school day:

• Gum – chewing gum is not allowed during school hours.
• Any type of music device is only allowed before school, after school, or with a teacher’s special permission.
• Mobile phone use is only allowed before school, after school, or with a teacher’s special permission. During the school day (between 7:20 and 2:05 on regular days, or 9:20 and 3:05 on a Late Start Tuesday), phones should be either put on silent mode or turned off, and left in your locker until after school.  If you need to make a phone call home, you should be doing so through the phone in the MS Office.
• Items considered dangerous and a threat to others such as any weapon, form of weapon, or explosives must not be brought to school.

 

Disciplinary Consequences

Each of your teachers will make clear with you their classroom expectations, rules, and consequences for students who choose to not meet the classroom expectations.

For any student referred to the MS Office, depending upon the circumstances, the following forms of discipline may be administered for rules infractions: lunch or after school detentions; loss of privileges; parent conference; restrictions from activities after school hours or field trips during school hours; reimbursement or payment for damage of school property; Saturday School; Social Probation; In-School Suspension; Out-of-School Suspension; Expulsion; or any other measure deemed appropriate for the infraction as determined by the MS Principal and/or Vice-Principal.

Following is the consequence ladder that will be followed for any student referred to the MS Office for any dress code violation:

Consequence Ladder for Dress Code Violations: 

1^st violation————– 1 lunch detention (first 20 minutes of the lunch period)
2nd and 3rd violation — 2 lunch detentions (first 20 minutes of the lunch period)
4^th to 6^th violation——– 4 lunch detentions (first 20 minutes of the lunch period)
7^th to 9^th violation ——– 1 Saturday School + letter home for each violation
10^th infraction———— In-School suspension and Parent Conference

Consequences for Unexcused Tardies:

Your teachers will keep track of your attendance to their class and inform you when they have recorded you as tardy.  It is your responsibility to provide your teacher with a note excusing the tardy.  Upon receiving your third unexcused tardy onward in any specific class, your teacher may contact the MS Vice-Principal whereupon you will be scheduled for detention as follows (referrals are cumulative and don’t need to be from the same teacher or class):

1^st violation————– 1 lunch detention (first 20 minutes of the lunch period)
2^nd and 3^rd violation—— 2 lunch detentions (first 20 minutes of the lunch period)
4^th to 6^th violation——– 4 lunch detentions (first 20 minutes of the lunch period)
7^th to 9^th office referral— 1 Saturday School + letter home for each referral
10^th office referral——- In-School suspension and Parent Conference

Social Probation:
Being frequently in violation of school rules and regulations will place you on social probation. This means that you may be prohibited from participating in all special and after school activities, including BISAC trips and events.  Probationary status will be reviewed after the time specified in the probation contract. You and your parents will be informed in writing and through conferences of the reasons for social probation and of any specific behaviors you need to monitor. Just like academic probation, you may be expelled from ISB if you do not show the required improvement.

Substance Abuse:
Students with positive drug test results, or who abuse any legal or illegal substance, will be suspended for up to 10 school days and required to undergo counseling sessions. Students returning to school after a positive drug test result will be subject to additional tests. Expulsion will result should a second positive test result occur at any time during enrollment at ISB.

Saturday School: 
Saturday School will be assigned to a student the first time he/she commits an infraction of a more serious nature, for repeatedly committing the same infraction a number of times, or for having a number of missing/incomplete assignments/project(s).  Rather than have a student miss valuable class time, a student will attend Saturday School from 8am to 12pm where they will have an opportunity to work independently, and/or read a book in a quiet setting.

Suspension:
A suspension will be handed out for any behavior that is either so serious that the student needs to receive a strong reminder never to do it again, or the student has been warned about it many times but has not corrected the situation. The number of days of suspension will be determined by the administration. There are two types of suspension. Most commonly, an In-School suspension will be given. Out-of-School suspension may be used if it is felt that it is in the best interest of the school and the student to not be on campus. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any tests, quizzes, or work missed during the time of suspension.

A consequence for both types of suspensions:
The student is not allowed to participate in school activities during the days of suspension. This includes after school and evening activities.  If you are suspended, you may also be placed on social probation and may be subject to further restrictions.  The Principal or Vice-Principal will contact or meet with your parents or guardian, and you will need to meet with your counselor.  

Further consequences for an In-School suspension are:
The student will serve the suspension in an isolated area of the middle school office from 7:20-2:05 for each day of suspension. The student is expected to be working throughout this time. During this time, the student will complete a disciplinary action plan. This plan will identify the disciplinary problem. Then the student will develop ways to correct the problem and will identify a plan of action to avoid any similar situation. This will be reviewed with the administration.  In addition, a student may work on any homework or classroom work sent down by the teachers. Lunch and bathroom breaks will be taken when there is no social contact with other students. Should you receive an In-School suspension, you are expected to complete required class work missed during the suspension.  Full credit and/or grades will be issued.

Further consequences for an Out-of-School suspension are:
The student loses the opportunity to be on campus for the days of suspension. The student will be under the parent’s supervision. The time at home should be used for thinking, writing, and communicating to his/her parents about the misbehavior. During this time, the student will complete a disciplinary action plan. This plan will identify the disciplinary problem. Then the student will develop ways to correct the problem and will write a plan of action to avoid any similar situation. This will be reviewed with the Principal and the student’s parents. Parents are encouraged to provide service activities for the student at home. If you receive an Out-of-School suspension, you receive no credit for work due or assigned for each day suspended, but you are still expected to make up the work missed.

Expulsion from ISB:
If you are involved in any major infractions, you may be expelled from ISB on the first offense based upon the recommendation of the administration to the Head of School.  You may also be expelled after three suspensions for rules infractions or for continual inappropriate behavior. Expulsion for academic reasons may occur if you are on academic probation and do not show necessary improvement after one semester on probation.

Please Note:

1. Your locker or personal belongings can be searched by school administrators at any time.
2. If a student vandalizes, (damages, breaks, writes on, or maliciously ruins) either any school property, or any individual person’s property, he or she will pay to have the item repaired or replaced in addition to receiving some other form of possible discipline.
3. ISB reserves the right to include disciplinary information about you on official school transcripts should this be necessary to protect the integrity of the school.  Disciplinary actions taken by the building administrators that have long-term consequences for a student (i.e. expulsion recommendations, future restrictions while attending ISB) may be appealed to the Head of School.

MS Activities and Athletics

Please note:  In order to participate in after-school and evening extracurricular activities (sports, concerts, theater, etc.), you must attend class that same day. 

 Student Activities and Social Events

MS Activities:
ISB believes that it is important for every student to participate in a variety of activities.  At this stage in your life, academics certainly demand a large part of your day.  The Middle School believes that pursuing new interests or even burning off restless energy is critical, too.  Being involved in school activities helps you to gain new friends, explore your own interests, discover new abilities, and simply have fun.  We highly encourage each middle school student to participate in at least one activity each semester.

The ISB Middle School offers many activities both during the day and after school. The Activities/Athletics Office publishes an updated list each fall, as well as publishing updates in the Weekly Newsletter and Daily Student Notices. Recent activities included Adventure Biking Club, Habitat for Humanity, Global Issues Network, Rock Band, Chess Club, Y-Kids Club, and many more.

Social Events:  Most Middle School socials and special activities take place directly after school.  Specific times are announced in advance. Transportation to Bangkok is available for a nominal fee.  Please arrange prompt pick-up after an event either at school or at the designated bus drop-off spot.

1. You must prepay for most middle school social events and secure parent permission. Permission slips and money are due usually one week before the event.
2. As an ISB student, you may invite one middle school age guest to an ISB social event (except for year-end socials – no guests allowed) by making a written request in the Middle School Office. The Principal or Vice-Principal must approve the request.
3. You may not leave the event early without the permission of the adult in charge.
4. All ISB rules are in effect at all middle school social events.
5. Dress code is usually in effect, but for special socials regulations may vary, depending on the occasion. Read your permission slips where any modifications to the dress code for the event will be outlined.
6. As ISB Middle School students (Grades 6-8), you may not attend High School dances, even as guests.  The reverse is also true; HS students may not attend MS social events.

 Student Voice and Participation:

The VIP Group (Voice Inspired by Pizza) is your MS vehicle for participation and student voice.  We have weekly lunch meetings where any MS students interested in giving voice to their opinions, concerns, and ideas may participate.  Sometimes the agenda will be open, and sometimes the meetings will have a focused purpose (i.e, planning for a Social); these meetings, will be facilitated by the SOAR Center and the Guidance Counselors.

MS Athletics Program:

Our Athletic program provides a variety of experiences to assist in developing favorable habits and attitudes in students that will prepare them for adult life in society and constantly strive for the development of well-rounded individuals.

Goals of the MS Athletics Program:

1. Work with others – The team and its objectives must be placed higher than personal desires.
2. Be successful – We do not always win, but we succeed when we continually strive to do so.  You can learn to accept defeat only by striving to win with earnest dedication.
3. Develop sportsmanship – To accept victory and defeat like a true sportsman/woman, knowing we have done our best.  We need to develop desirable social traits, including emotional control, honesty, cooperation and dependability.
4. Improve – Try to better yourself in skills involved and those characteristics set forth as being desirable.
5. Enjoy athletics – It is necessary for athletes to enjoy participation and acknowledge all the personal rewards to be derived from athletics.
6. Develop desirable personal health habits – It is important to obtain a high degree of physical fitness through exercise and good health habits, and develop the desire to maintain this level of physical fitness after formal competition has been completed.

There are a variety of leagues a student can participate in.  Even though some are more competitive than others, all have an emphasis on Participation, Team Play, Learning and Fun.

Community Activities:
Middle School students are encouraged to be involved with the many community activities that are run within the ISB community. All information on these activities can be found at the Community Activities Office (CAO). Activities include Basketball in the first fall season (NBBL), Soccer in the second season (NBSL) and Softball & Baseball in the final spring season (BBSA). Year round activities provided are Panther Swimming, After School Dance (ASD), Gymnastics and Tennis Academy.

Intramurals:
These run at various times throughout the year and the activities are dependent upon the teachers offering the activities, thus it can change from year to year.  Intramurals focus on maximum participation and are open for everyone; thus there are no try-outs.  Activities in the past have included: Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Softball, Run for Fun, Fencing, and Juggling.

BISAC:
Bangkok International School Athletic Conference is the league whereby ISB school teams compete with other international schools in the region.  BISAC is more competitive and students have to try-out to make the teams.  ISB’s BISAC teams are: Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, and Softball.  Most of these teams also have an under age 15 (U15) and under 13 (U13) team.  BISAC athletes must complete a PPE form (See below)

PPE Form:
Each Middle School Student Athlete who takes part in the Under 15/13 BISAC program is required to get a Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE). A PPE form is available in the Athletics Office and must be completed, signed, and turned in before any athletic activity may begin.  It is also available for download at: https://inside.isb.ac.th/middle/documents-for-download/. In order to simplify this process, doctors from Bumrungrad Hospital will be on campus before the first season to perform physical exams for a nominal fee, athletes who miss this opportunity can get their medical check done at the Bumrungrad Clinic. The PPE will be valid for one school year.

 Student Services

 Bookstore

Everything from computer disks, to assignment organizers, to ISB uniforms,  to PE uniforms and calculators, are available at the campus Bookstore. The Bookstore, located on the first floor Main Street, is next to the Health Center.  Before classes begin at the start of the year, you need required team, house, or EAL specific supplies.  These items are available from the cashier and prepackaged in bundles.

 Guidance and Counseling Office

A staff of two counselors is available in the Middle School Counseling Center located adjacent to the Middle School Office.  You are encouraged to see your counselor for help involving questions of academic planning, class scheduling, or confidential personal counseling for any matter of concern.  What can a counselor do – listen to your problem or concern, help you sort through your feelings, explore ways to solve your problem, and help you decide what to do!  You don’t even have to give names, and your conversation is confidential, just between you and the counselor.  If you would like to talk with your counselor, schedule an appointment with their secretary for a time before school, at break, lunch, or after school.

 Health Center

The Health Center is located directly across from the first floor Main Street entrance to the Middle School.  The primary role of the nurse is to give first aid and to treat minor injuries and illnesses occurring at school.   Except for lunch time and in the case of an emergency, you should report to the nurse from a class with a pass issued by your teacher.   An admit slip will be given to you by the nurse before you return to class.

 Main Library

The Main Library, located across the Middle School Office, is open from 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday-Thursday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Friday, and 9:00am to 12:00pm most Saturdays.  It is usually closed on long weekends and school holidays.

Access the on-line Main Library Catalog to find books, audiobooks, e-books, periodicals, DVDs, cameras, and other electronic devices at https://isbml.isb.ac.th

Please respect and follow these library procedures and rules:

• You and your parents may borrow up to ten books for a period of two weeks.  You may renew books unless they have been requested.   You may also place a hold on a book that is currently checked out by logging on to Destiny.
• Your ISB photo id (SmartCard) is your library card.   You must have your SmartCard to check out library materials and equipment, for photocopying, and for black and white and color printing/photocopying (the SmartCard must have cash value on it).
• You will not be permitted to check out additional materials until overdue or lost books are returned or paid for.  School records are held until all over-dues are cleared.
• You are responsible for abiding by the school’s Laptop Learning Handbook and Electronic Resources Acceptable Use Policy and the Main Library’s guidelines for using laptops and other electronic devices.  Failure to do so may result in the suspension of borrowing privileges.
• Food and drinks (except water) may not be brought into the library.
• Book-bags and backpacks are stored in the designated cubbies located inside and outside the library when you are working or have a class inside the Library.  The Main Library’s cubbies are NOT your lockers.   Keep valuables (money, ID cards, cell phones, etc.) with you.

Ask Mrs. Kelsey or any library staff member for assistance in finding information, using the library’s resources and computers, and reading recommendations.

For more information about the Main Library

Also access the Middle School Library blog