School Policy

Day Schedule

The school is open from 7:00 am from Monday to Friday. All students must be at school before 8:00 am, leave before 5:00 pm. The school library is open from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, where students can do homework before returning home. They can use the library after school only when they can keep order, remain silent, and avoid affecting other classmates; otherwise, they will be reprimanded and asked to leave the library. If a student is late for school or stays late after school, parents must know the reason, especially for primary students.

If a student needs to stay late after school, the School Office will provide parents with reasons, venue, time, and the person in charge. It is particularly important for Primary students in order to ensure safety and unexpected situations. Apart from that, if the Parents pick up the child after 5:30 pm, the School will charge an extra-hour care fee of 150,000 VND/hour. The School ensures students’ safety at a reasonable level while they wait to be picked up. Parents are responsible for collecting their children on time.

Uniforms

Students are required to wear the polo uniform from Monday to Wednesday. On Thursday, students may choose to wear either the polo shirt or the dress shirt. On Fridays, students are required to wear the House uniform, unless otherwise notified, in the event of extracurricular programs or designated Spirit Days.
Students are required to wear the dress shirt and blazer for major school events and academic ceremonies, as notified in advance by the School.
Students are required to wear the physical education uniform and sports shoes on days with physical education classes.
Students are not allowed to wear slippers or flip-flops to school.
For practical lessons in the Laboratory, students must wear closed-toe shoes and prescribed clothing.

Food/Drinks at School

Breakfast will be served at the School Canteen between 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM. Lunch will be served from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM per day, and snacks will be provided during the afternoon break. Students are only allowed to eat within the school canteen and sit at the designated location. Students may bring their own lunch to school. In such cases, the School assumes no responsibility for the food safety of student-provided meals. After each meal, students must clean up their eating area so that it is ready for use by others. Students are only allowed to eat within the School Canteen and sit at the designated location.

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

Personal Lockers

All students are assigned lockers for storing their personal belongings. It is advisable not to bring valuables such as mobile phones or music players to school unless instructed by a teacher. If these devices are brought, their usage is permitted only before 08:00 AM and after 04:30 PM.

For safety purposes, the School retains the right to inspect students’ lockers at any time to ensure there are no explosives or addictive substances. To ensure hygiene and safety, students are not allowed to place food, beverages, pets, or other dangerous items in the cabinet.

In and Out of School

Students, once they enter the school, are not permitted to leave without excuses until the end of the day.
Students are not permitted to enter the school without their proper school uniform.
During holidays, students are not permitted to enter the School without permission (except for a valid reason).
In the event that a student becomes ill or has a special reason to leave school during class hours, the following procedure must be followed:
- Parents must enter the School Office and state the reasons for picking up the student.
- Parents must fill out and sign the Absence Form given by the School Office.
- If the information matches, the teacher will accompany the students from the class to the front gate for Parents to pick up.
- Parents will hand the signed form to the Security Department in order to leave the School with the students.
- In case the student needs to leave on his/her own, Parents are responsible for notifying and confirming with the School Office in advance.

Principles

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

Behavior management and expectations

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

1. Respectful

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

2. Organized

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

3. Cooperative

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

4. Kind

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

5. Safe

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