Code of Behaviour

ISA students are expected to conduct themselves in a disciplined manner in school, on the playground and traveling to and from school. We expect students to be responsible for their own behavior and not to interfere with the learning opportunities of others.  We encourage students to exercise self-discipline and to respect the rights of others. Parents, we ask that you give your active and positive support to this Code of Behavior. It is critical for us to maintain a safe and orderly environment for all students.

The following behavior is not acceptable at ISA:

• Physical aggression towards another studens
• Physical aggression towards an adults
• Physical aggression towards any living thing (e.g. animal)
• Dangerous Behavior
• Bringing harmful substances (cigarettes/alcohol) or objects (knives etc) onto the school premises
• Damaging School Property
• Swearing, rude language or gestures
• Verbal or  visual harassment by an individual or a group
• Deliberately disturbing the learning environment
• Actions or words which prevent other students from learning When inappropriate or unacceptable behavior occurs, students must expect to face the consequences of their actions. The purpose of the disciplinary procedure is threefold:

Consequences/Disciplinary Action:

• To protect students from the negative actions of others
• To help the offending student make a genuine effort to modify his/her behavior
• To ensure that students take responsibility for their actions

Application of the Code of Conduct:

It is expected that all students at ISA will make an effort to be sensitive, respectful, cooperative and caring. It is expected that they will study hard and do their best. If a child misbehaves he will be given the chance to explain his actions, to apologise and to find strategies to improve his behaviour. In cases of severe or recurring bad behaviour, the student in question may be asked to leave the school.

Consequences and Disciplinary Actions include (in this order):

• Informal student conference with teacher
• Time-out
• Temporary additional work/withdrawal of privileges
• Formal student conference with teacher
• Parent contact by phone
• Parent/teacher conference
• Formal student conference with Head of School
• Written notification to parents
• Parent/teacher/Head of School conference
• Removal of privileges
• Suspension
• Expulsion
• Notification of authorities