Co-Curricular Handbook - United Nations International School of Hanoi
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Values & Beliefs Because UNIS Hanoi values LEARNING, UNIS Hanoi believes that we: • Learn, think and reflect critically in an inspiring environment, using a dynamic curriculum that exceeds international standards; • Use and apply knowledge in the classroom and beyond for life- long personal development, as we strive for happy, balanced lives; • Question and research collaboratively to seek innovative solutions for local and global issues. Because UNIS Hanoi values COMMUNITY, UNIS Hanoi believes that we: • Pro-actively connect with others to make supportive, long- lasting and diverse friendships; • Take action to create a safe, caring, and sustainable Mission & Guiding Principles environment; “Our mission is to encourage students to be independent, • Respect and appreciate diverse cultures, beliefs and lifelong learners who strive for excellence and become languages to deepen our understanding of local and global responsible stewards of our global society and natural issues. environment, achieved within a supportive community that values diversity and through a programme reflecting the ideals and principles of the United Nations.” Because UNIS Hanoi values RESPONSIBILITY, UNIS Hanoi believes that we: The United Nations principles as applied to the school are to: • Act with integrity to make and defend reasoned decisions based • Promote peaceful solutions to problems. on respect, compassion and fairness; • Develop friendly relations among children and adults of • Take ownership and are accountable for our thoughts, different nationalities. actions and their consequences; • Promote cooperation in problem solving in economic, • Face challenges with courage, resilience and an social, cultural, and humanitarian matters. independent spirit, whilst remaining responsive and adaptable • Encourage respect for fundamental freedoms and equality to change. for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion. Vision “Our learning community will be an inspirational role model for a better world” 2 UNIS Hanoi
IB Learner Profile THINKERS RISK-TAKERS The aim of all IB programmes is to We use critical and creative thinking We approach uncertainty with develop internationally minded people skills to analyse and take responsible forethought and determination; we who, recognizing their common action on complex problems. We work independently and cooperatively humanity and shared guardianship of exercise initiative in making reasoned, to explore new ideas and innovative the planet, help to create a better and ethical decisions. strategies. We are resourceful and more peaceful world. The IB learner resilient in the face of challenges and profile represents 10 attributes valued change. COMMUNICATORS by the IB and UNIS Hanoi. We express ourselves confidently and BALANCED creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our We collaborate effectively, listening lives—intellectual, physical, and carefully to the perspectives of other emotional— to achieve well-being or individuals and groups. ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and PRINCIPLED with the world in which we live. We act with integrity and honesty, with a REFLECTIVE strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of As IB Learners We people everywhere. We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We Strive To Be: We take responsibility for our actions work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our and their consequences. learning and personal development. INQUIRERS OPEN-MINDED We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know We critically appreciate our own cultures how to learn independently and with and personal histories, as well as the others. We learn with enthusiasm and values and traditions of others. We seek sustain our love of learning throughout and evaluate a range of points of view, life. and we are willing to grow from the experience. KNOWLEDGEABLE CARING We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge We show empathy, compassion and across a range of disciplines. We respect. engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. Co-Curricular Handbook 3
Table of Contents Department Purpose 5 Activities Department Management Team 6 Co-Curricular Offerings 8 League Affiliation 9 Eligibility 10 Academic and Behavioral Eligibility 10 Challenging Highly Able Students 10 Participation Commitment and Attendance 11 Off-season Policy - Sport Teams 12 Conflict & Crossover 13 Reciprocal Housing Agreement 13 Co-Curricular Travel 14 Discipline Procedures 18 Stakeholder Responsibilities 20 Additional Programme Information 22 Co-Curricular Awards 23 Appendices 24 4 UNIS Hanoi
Department Purpose Our purpose is to offer a dynamic 4. the success of our co-curricular 7. measurable outcomes and results and varied co-curricular programme programme is supported by the are secondary when considered in for the children and young adults of school’s philosophy, the dedication the context of how we represent our our school community. We aim to of our activity sponsors, continuing school and ourselves. inspire our students to actively engage support and cooperation between 8. every student should have an in purposeful activities beyond the departments, the commitment of opportunity to become involved in classroom to develop skills, to become our teaching staff, and the support the co-curricular programme. life-long learners and responsible world of our administration. 9. together co-curricular programmes citizens. 5. in the active involvement of all and academics help achieve our stakeholders. philosophical objectives. In support of our purpose, we believe: 6. participation in a co-curricular 10. co-curricular programmes are 1. academic and co-curricular group will promote social growth voluntary and not required and programmes work in partnership and maturation of all individuals because those participating through a holistic approach to involved, and support our mission represent the entire school education. to encourage students to be community, academic eligibility 2. COMMITMENT, PERSEVERANCE, independent, lifelong learners who requirements set by the school INTEGRITY, RESPECT, and strive for excellence and become as well as adherence to the UNIS RESPONSIBILITY are to be responsible stewards of our global Hanoi Activity Agreement are emphasized, and are representative society and natural environment, requirements for participation. of a quality co-curricular achieved within a supportive programme. community that values diversity and through a programme reflecting the 3. in offering a wide range of ideals and principles of the United co-curricular opportunities to Nations. serve and strengthen our school community. Co-Curricular Handbook 5
Activities Department Management Team Aquatics Manager - Manages all Community Programmes Officer Director of Activities - Overall aquatics programmes, coordinates - Coordinates community classes leadership of the department. Line swim meets and other aquatics and workshops, manages Energize, manages local and international events. facilitates community sports requests, school conferences and affiliations manages facility bookings from the Tennis Academy Manager - community, supports the UNIS Hanoi (e.g. APAC, HAC, GIN), after school Manages all after school tennis performing arts programmes, MUN, Summer Programme. programmes, coordinates tennis sport teams and community classes tournaments and other tennis events. UMA Coordinator - Manages and and workshops coordinates all aspects of the UNIS Activities Coordinator - Coordinates Music Academy (UMA). Co-Curricular Activities Manager co-curricular travel and transportation - Assists with overall leadership bookings, coordinates visa and travel Co-Curricular Office Assistant - of the department. Line manages documents, coordinates housing General Suport for all programmes UNIS Saturday Sports, Summer for homestay events, UNIS MUN in the department, assists with the Programme, UNIS Music Academy, Coordinator, assists with the running running of all major events operated After School Activities (ASA), and the of major events. out of the UNIS Hanoi Activities Youth Sport. Department. Co-curricular Coordinator - Athletic Trainer - Responsible for Department logistics, coordinates the coordination and implementation ASA’s, manages event logistics, of a comprehensive Athletic Training coordinates officials, manages facility Programme. The Athletic Trainer bookings for UNIS Hanoi staff, assists manages the preventative services, with the running of major events, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, supports the UNIS Hanoi Summer therapeutic intervention and Programme. rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions for UNIS student athletes. 6 UNIS Hanoi
• Other commitments at UNIS Hanoi • Gender • Demonstrated support of the procedures and guidelines of the programme • Division at UNIS Hanoi which staff is employed • Recommendation of head coach • If the applicant is a UNIS Hanoi employee 4. If there are no applicants that are a good fit for the programme based on above, the Director of Activities may seek assistance of the administration to identify individuals who were hired with relevant experience. 5. Qualified personnel not employed by UNIS Hanoi may be recruited to fill vacant positions. STAFF SELECTION PROCESS 6. On occasion, vacancies come up throughout the school year based 1. Returning sponsors/directors/ on additional needs, or individuals coaches asked about intentions for who no longer can commit to the the upcoming school year (April/ programme. The vacancy will be May). communicated to staff as it comes up. 2. Vacant positions posted to new and Final decisions will be communicated returning staff (April/May) to applicants at the conclusion of the 3. Assignments made in collaboration search. with respective building principals considering: • Knowledge base in area of interest • Experience with a specific age group • Recent relevant professional development in area of interest • Past experience with specific activity Co-Curricular Handbook 7
Co-Curricular wide-ranging and generally fall into one of five categories: Participation Numbers • Offerings In general, activities must maintain a • Visual and Performing Arts - minimum number of participants in Ceramics, Contemporary Dance, order to operate. If, after the start of TEAM SPORTS: Glee Club, School of Rock the ASA session enrollment in an ASA • Academic Pursuits - SAT Prep, The drops below the numbers illustrated Badminton Spark (MS Newspaper), The Flame below, the ASA sponsor must notify (HS Newspaper), Math Challenge, the Co-Curricular Office so a decision Basketball can be made whether to continue or Gardening Club Soccer cancel the ASA. • Technology - Coding Club, Swimming Computer Club, 3D Art, Robotics • Participant/Sponsor ratios are as follow: Volleyball • Sports and Movement - Running Club, Offseason Volleyball, Indoor •GRADES MINIMUM NUMBER Tennis Games, Tennis Club • OF STUDENTS • Social/Cultural - Korean Club, K1 & K2 7 ARTS: Board Games, Cooking Club Grades 1 8 *Club activities do not require a &2 Musical participating student to have a UNIS Drama Hanoi Activity Agreement Form on Grades 3 9 file. Additionally, students involved in and up Choir these activities will not be bound by the Band UNIS Hanoi School reciprocal housing agreement. Registration and Sign-Ups AMIS (The Association for Music in International Schools) All ASA registrations are carried out on Annual Sessions of Operation the CHQ online registration platform. APAC Choir Throughout the academic year, ASA are APAC Orchestra split into 3 Sessions of 10 school weeks. Student Initiative Programme APAC Theater (SIP) Student Eligibility The Student Initiative Programme APAC Band During each ASA Session, student enables HS students to create their participation is limited to the following: own student-led activities and clubs LEADERSHIP: separate from the faculty-led ASA GRADES NUMBER OF SUBMITTED process. Created and organized by the Middle School Student Council ASAS REQUESTS HS Senate, SIP fosters empowerment High School Senate G4 to 12 No limit No Limit and increases agency by providing students opportunities to pursue their Model United Nations (MUN) G2 to 3 3 5 passions and interests. Once student Global Issues Network (GIN) K2 & G1 2 5 organisers apply to create a SIP club, the HS Senate coordinates the approval MRISA Leadership Conference K1 0 in 5 process based on key criteria. Once a Session 1 SIP activity is approved, the HS Senate AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 1 in Sesson supports student leaders and helps (ASA): 2&3 facilitate locations and logistics for the ongoing success of the club. Student Discovery 0 0 Offerings vary from year to year, are leaders are required to secure a faculty 8 UNIS Hanoi
sponsor for their SIP club proposal. Canadian Academy (CA) Saigon South International School All SIP clubs run concurrently with the (SSIS) Concordia International School ASA co-curricular calendar sessions Shanghai (CISS) United Nations International School of and student organisers are required to Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi) re-submit their SIP application for each Hong Kong International School new session. Please note that while (HKIS) Vientiane International School (VIS) non-athletic SIP clubs only require a International School of Beijing (ISB) faculty sponsor, student-proposed HAC Member Schools: SIP activities which are athletic- Seoul Foreign School (SFS) British International School (BIS) based require direct faculty sponsor Shanghai American School Pudong supervision at all times. The application (SASPD) British Vietnamese International School to apply for a student-led SIP activity (BVIS) can be found here. Shanghai American School Puxi (SASPX) Concordia International School (CISH) League Affiliation Taejon Christian International School (TCIS) Hanoi International School (HIS) UNIS Hanoi is a member of the Asia International School Vietnam (ISV) United Nations International School of Pacific Activities Conference (APAC) Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi) Olympia School (OLY) and Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA) Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) St. Paul American School (SPAS) internationally, and locally in the Hanoi United Nations International School of Activities Conference (HAC). MRISA Member Schools: Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi) Hanoi International School (HIS) APAC Member Schools: Wellspring International School (WIS) International School Eastern Seaboard American International School of (ISE) Guangzhou (AISG) International School Phnom Penh Brent International School Manila (ISPP) (BRENT) Co-Curricular Handbook 9
Eligibility tournaments and events that do not have the U16 age limit. All participants in the UNIS Hanoi co-curricular programmes shall follow Varsity (V) rules established by the school and/ or the rules of our conference/league Limited to those students who are under affiliations as outlined in the respective the age of 19 as of September 1st of the handbooks. academic year and are enrolled in the high school. UNIS HANOI SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ACTIVITY LIMITS Students wishing to participate in the There is no restriction on the number co-curricular programme must be of trips a student may take during enrolled as a full time student, and must the school year. However, travel on meet the UNIS Hanoi School eligibility consecutive weekends is discouraged. requirements. Students, parents, and activity sponsors should consider amount of missed AGE ELIGIBILITY school, costs, and academic standings of the student when planning multiple Academic and UNIS Hanoi activities are conducted school trips. behavioral at the Youth Sport (YS), Middle School (M.S.), Junior Varsity (JV), and the Auditions and Eligibility Varsity levels. Tryouts UNIS Hanoi is committed to providing a wide range of co-curricular opportunities Youth Sport (YS) All UNIS Hanoi students who wish to for our students. We believe that co-curricular activities and academics Limited to those students who are participate on a co-curricular group form a partnership in educating the enrolled in Grades 4-5. requiring a tryout or audition should be whole child and reinforce the school’s given a fair chance. The student will be mission statement. Students in given a minimum of three (3) sessions Middle School (MS) before the final list of names will be compliance with the academic and behavioral requirements outlined in the Limited to those students who are posted. Coaches and directors should Student & Parent Handbooks are eligible enrolled in middle school. recognize that selection on the group is to participate. important to the students. Care should be given when announcing the final Junior Varsity (JV) Limited to those students who are under team selections. Coaches and directors are encouraged to speak individually Challenging Highly 16 years of age as of August 1st of the academic year. to each student who did not make the representative group. Able Students Where appropriate UNIS Hanoi will In cases where a JV team is low on review the athletic or musical ability numbers and may not be able to field of highly able students and consider a team to participate in the MRISA offering opportunities for that individual tournament, Grade 11 students may to practice or rehearse, and in some complete the team roster as long as cases compete/perform locally with a they are not displacing an U16 athlete. higher level group. This exception only applies to MRISA 10 UNIS Hanoi
• Work ethic and attitude Curricular Attendance • Skill performance Students must be in school at least half • Size of group impacted of the day to be eligible to participate in • Review of the parents/students’ plan their co-curricular activity. Any partial (e.g. leaving after two years to join a day absence must be excused. sport/music academy/school) Minimum Attendance/ Participation Participant Standards Commitment and ASAs meet a minimum of 10 times for one hour each session. Attendance Youth Sports Teams generally meet two times a week for five to six weeks. Each Attendance practice session is one hour. Students may miss a maximum of 15% Middle School sport teams generally of scheduled practices/rehearsals/ meet two times a week for 8 or 9 weeks. games/performances/conferences due Each practice session is 2 hours. Process: to sickness, injury, or personal family reasons and still be a member of the Junior Varsity sport teams generally 1. Recommendation of coaches/ co-curricular group. Missing practices/ meet three times a week for 8 or 9 directors in the programme. rehearsals/games /performances/ weeks. Each practice session is 2 2. Approval of Director of Activities. conferences for involvement in approved hours. 3. Communication from Director of school-related activities will not be Activities to parents outlining the counted toward the 15%. Students Varsity sport teams generally meet four options and discussing the relevant are expected to schedule non school- times a week for 8 or 9 weeks. Each details. Involved coaches/directors related activities (ex. employment, practice session is 2 hours. and students should be in the community sports, community MUN, Band, Orchestra, Choir meet once communication loop. activities) so as not to conflict with any or twice a week for a minimum of 40 4. Director of Activities to clearly commitments involving the group. hours of contact time. communicate to parents the boundaries in terms of what the Quitting/Removal Co- Musical/Drama Productions meet two to three times per week for a minimum of school can, and cannot provide. curricular Group 40 hours of contact time. 5. Written confirmation of approval A student who quits a co-curricular from parents. It is recommended that each activity group without the support of the sponsor or is sanctioned from have at least 10 participants. However Areas of consideration: a minimum standard of 6 participants participation due to disciplinary reasons • Social and mental development may not join another co-curricular group is required in order for a co-curricular • Safety (e.g. is the student-athlete in the same season. group to exist as a recognised activity at physically prepared for that sport?) UNIS Hanoi. • Attendance and commitment to current programme Co-Curricular Handbook 11
Off-season Policy - Sport Teams The UNIS Hanoi sports programme is committed to maintaining a seasonal approach based on three (3) seasons each academic year (Fall, Winter, Spring). Official start and end dates will be determined by the Director of Activities and posted on the Co-Curricular Calendar. All off-season programmes must reflect the overall mission and philosophy of the school. Coaches are asked to respect and support in-season programmes, and actively dispel any perceptions amongst students that off-season work is mandatory. The following are Off-season Guidelines: • Once teams are announced for improve their skill set in their chosen in-season sports, athletes may NOT activity. In some cases UNIS Hanoi • Attendance at all off-season pull out of that sport to attend off- academies extend programme options programmes is optional and students season workouts for another sport out to the greater community. Currently are not penalized for not attending. until their season is complete. UNIS Hanoi operates the UNIS Aquatics • Contact should not conflict with • Off-season is not intended to practice Academy (UAA), the UNIS Tennis in-season practices/games/ set plays. Academy (UTA) and the UNIS Music tournaments. Academy (UMA). • The Activities Office is not obligated • Off-season programmes must be to arrange offseason games or coordinated through the Activities competitions. Phoenix Swim Club Office. • Teams shall be limited to a maximum Phoenix Swim Club (PSC) is a • Off-season programmes may not of two (2) out-of-season practice programme to provide opportunities for start until one week after the start of games/matches. swimmers interested in training during the in-season sports. their off-season and for swimmers with • Off-season stipends are aligned with • All student-athletes not involved ASA compensation at $200 based on commitments which preclude them with an in-season sport have the a minimum of ten (10) contact hours. from participation on their school swim opportunity to participate in off- team. PSC aims to provide training season programmes regardless of UNIS Academies opportunities for athletes to reach playing level. Offseason workouts are their potential as swimmers and as The purpose of United Nations upstanding individuals. Phoenix Swim NOT tryouts and are open to all. International School of Hanoi academies Club is open to UNIS Hanoi students in • Workouts are limited to a maximum of is to provide additional specialised Grades 2-12 as well as members of the two (2) contacts per week, depending instruction to UNIS Hanoi students wider community. PSC operates as a on facility availability. in support of our curricular and division of the UNIS Aquatics Academy, • Priority for facility bookings are co-curricular programmes. Additionally, is supported by UNIS Hanoi and adheres given to in-season sports and other UNIS Hanoi academies provide options to school policies and procedures. co-curricular programmes. for our parents, faculty, and staff to 12 UNIS Hanoi
Crossover/ 3. If a practice/rehearsal occurs at the same time, the practice time is support the programme by opening their homes and accommodating our guests. Conflict divided equally between the two activities. This does NOT allow a The school recognises that there are Coaches and activity sponsors should student to compete in two sports occasions when unusual circumstances check their student rosters to anticipate during the same season. or family situations exist that may possible conflicts between co-curricular prevent someone from effecting this 4. If a performance in one activity housing obligation. Please contact the activities. Students may have to choose conflicts with a performance in between one activity and another rather Co-Curricular Activities Department another activity, the student is than partially committing to two or more in such a case so that continued permitted a choice without penalty. programmes. In all cases coaches and co-curricular participation will not be If this causes a problem then the sponsors should attempt to work out affected. If a UNIS Hanoi family is unable building principal and Director of conflicts so students are NOT caught in to fulfil their housing obligation at a Activities will act as mediator to help the middle. particular time, then the family is asked resolve the issue. to provide a name of a UNIS Hanoi When a student has a conflict due to community member to house in their two or more activities being unavoidably place. It is understood that each family scheduled at the same time the following will apply: Reciprocal must fulfil their own housing obligation before fulfilling another family’s 1. A performance (i.e. game, meet, Housing obligation. contest, play) has priority over a practice or rehearsal. The student Agreement will be excused from the practice or Any student accepting membership rehearsal without penalty. on a co-curricular group with UNIS 2. The activity that is occurring on its Hanoi must be aware of the hosting priority day will take priority. At the responsibilities that we accept as MS level Tuesday, Thursdays are members of MRISA and APAC, as sport priority days while Mondays, well as our partnership with other Wednesdays, and Fridays are international schools around the world. non-sport priority days. At the HS When we host events that require level Monday, Wednesday, and overnight stays, accommodation must Friday are sport priority days while be provided for the visiting students. By Tuesdays and Thursdays are non- accepting membership on a UNIS Hanoi sport priority days. co-curricular group, our families agree to Co-Curricular Handbook 13
Adult Supervision Travel Clothes At least one UNIS Hanoi staff member must All students are required to wear travel be on each trip. The adult to student ratio clothes for both outbound and inbound must be no larger than 12 students to every portions of the journey. Approved travel adult (12:1). A female chaperone must clothes consist of the UNIS Hanoi travel polo accompany the group on all trips involving shirt, kaki or black pants or skirt, and casual female students in grade 8 or lower. shoes. No denim, jeans, or shorts. Shoes must be in good condition. Parents on Trips Parents may be invited as necessary or as Transportation required based on specific requirements All students are required to travel with the of the trip. UNIS Hanoi will not make travel group in school-provided transportation. arrangements for adults traveling who Permission to return home with parents after Hotel Events have not been requested by the school to accompany the group as an additional an away event may be granted. Any invitational event not associated with chaperone/coach/director. Parent Virtual Meeting APAC or MRISA will be a hotel event. A list of Accommodation for Parent and the student must view the UNIS suitable hotel options will be communicated to the visiting school well in advance of the Traveling Students Virtual Travel Information Meeting as a requirement for the first trip of each school event. Students are expected to stay in the same year. type of accommodation as the rest of the Co-Curricular group (i.e. homestay trip or hotel stay trip) Academic Responsibilities Travel Booking Policy Students who are absent from school for school related trips are responsible for Students on UNIS Hanoi sponsored trips meeting with teachers before the trip and Goals of Student Travel must secure their booking with the rest of establishing a timeline for completing missed Through meaningful experiential travel we the group. No individual bookings will be schoolwork. As a general rule, students aim to provide enriching and enlightening permitted. should be allowed one day to do make-up learning opportunities to align with our work for each day missed. school mission. Student travel is considered Funding Faculty will be encouraged to give students a valuable experience and an extension of the school’s on campus programmes. Parents of the traveling students are advance notice of any assignments that It provides opportunities for cultural responsible for the first USD $400 of the will need to be made up. As a general enrichment as well as personal growth. airfare and entry fees for each trip. UNIS rule, students will be excused from major The representation of the school, through Hanoi will subsidize the remaining costs. assessments for the school day following participation in activities, enhances school Any exceptions to this guideline will be a school trip or an “at home” major spirit, provides incentives for achievement, communicated to parents in advance. Costs co-curricular event. and develops self-respect and maturity. are invoiced to parents via the UNIS Hanoi Business Office. Although UNIS Hanoi may assist in obtaining visas when required, the cost of the visas is the responsibility of the parents/student. 14 UNIS Hanoi
Co-Curricular Programmes include; divisional counsellor and be greater than 1 coach per 12 swimmers. and Trips Protocol to Support administrator. Activities office will send The PSC coach’s responsibility is limited Student Wellbeing out calendar invite and include agenda to “at meet” coaching for meets with hotel and roster lists. stays. 1. At the start of the season, queries are sent with preliminary rosters to HS 5. Divisional principals will make final Principal/MS Principal. decisions about travel eligibility for AMIS Student Travel students and communicate with NOTE: this includes all co-curricular UNIS Hanoi will support students who Activities Office as needed. activities (eg. production, MUN) audition, are selected, and choose to attend • Principals to put these queries on Phoenix Swim Club (PSC) the AMIS festivals according to the following: the Counselling meeting agenda for Student Travel 1-4 UNIS Hanoi students selected: The review of students of concern student’s family will bear all costs and must Participating families will be responsible for • Follow-ups to be done via alerts & all expenses related to travel for PSC meets arrange for an adult chaperone to attend. face-to-face with coaches requiring travel outside of Hanoi. Families 5-10 UNIS Hanoi students selected: UNIS • All students to follow similar protocol must make their own travel plans including chaperone will be assigned to the trip and prior to Trips Week. This is handled by air, hotel and ground transport. Individual given days off. Cost of the chaperone, the respective division office. entry fees will initially be paid by UNIS including airfare, accommodation and per 2. Travel team query sent to HS Principal / Hanoi and billed to each family through the diem, will be spread out evenly and billed to MS Principal (Trip Consent Form go out Business Office. each family. from DA office) Additionally the families traveling 3. Teachers get list of absentees & 11+ UNIS Hanoi students selected: UNIS will be responsible for the coaches’ students are entered into VC to ensure chaperone will be assigned to the trip, expenses including airfare, hotel, ground attendance is accurate given days off, and the school will pay all transportation and per diem (as per UNIS costs for the chaperone including airfare, 4. Trips: there is a pre-departure meeting Hanoi policy). This will be divided equally accommodation and per diem. scheduled with coaches/advisors among all travelers based on a per swimmer before they travel - This meeting to ratio. The coach to swimmer ratio should not Co-Curricular Handbook 15
Coaches/Sponsors Travel Guidelines 1. Student Behavior - all UNIS Hanoi rules of behavior are in effect for the duration of any trip. Students are expected to adhere to the UNIS Hanoi Student Code of Conduct as well as to the code of conduct of the host organisation (APAC, MRISA, HAC, THIMUN, etc.) . Students and parents will have submitted a Code of Conduct Form as well as the Activities Agreement Form. 2. Adults travelling as a coach/ director/chaperone for UNIS Hanoi are not permitted to consume alcohol, as you are responsible for the safety and security of the students at all times until they have Returning from School Trip returned to their homes. The following chart indicates the 3. Coaches, directors, and guidelines for returning to school after a chaperones will strive to ensure trip requiring air travel: that all events are insightful and challenging for all students, and encourage the respectful treatment of all individuals involved regardless FLIGHT ARRIVAL EXCUSED REPORT TO of race, sex, creed, or ability. TIME PERIODS SCHOOL BY 4. Travelling adults will remain Before 10:00 pm NONE First class/meeting onsite during the event at all times except in the case of extenuating Between 10-11:00 pm 1 & 2 period st nd 3rd period circumstances (e.g.medical emergency), and monitor the behavior of students. The student’s Students are encouraged to return to emotional, psychological, and class earlier, if possible. physical well-being are always to Students are expected to be in school be placed at the forefront of any on the travel day, the day prior, and on decision. the day after a school trip. 5. Coaches, directors, and chaperones will refrain from any obscene language or gestures while participating in, chaperoning, or watching the event(s). 6. UNIS Hanoi Co-Curricular Travel Dress Code – on both days of travel between UNIS Hanoi and the destination. 16 UNIS Hanoi
7. 10:00pm Curfew is in effect for information, individual flight tickets, Important Contact most trips each night of the event. passport and visa copies, parent Information: Trips that involve hotel stay may contact information, student Vietnam Country Code (+84) vary. Curfew checks are to be medical information & insurance, made EACH night. Always speak emergency contacts. Tarique AL-Iesa (Director of Activities) – directly with EACH student on 12. Medical Emergencies – if needed, 085 882-8672 the very first night. Any curfew escort students to local medical violations should be reported to facilities. Notify parents as soon as Adrian Hubbard (Co-curricular Activities the Group Leader and/or the Event possible and contact the Director Mananger) – 081 842-2067 Host who then contacts UNIS of Activities or respective division Hanoi Director of Activities. Scott Schaffner (HS Principal) – 0913 principal. 254 280 8. Homestays – if anything concerns 13. Photography – this is completely you about the homestays where our optional, but any photos that can be Marc Vermeire (MS Principal) – 083 644 students are being housed, please taken would be greatly appreciated. 7796 communicate with the Event Host This could include team/group or contact UNIS Hanoi Director photos, action/participation Ms. Hoa (Activities Office) – of Activities. On the first night of photos, awards ceremony photos 096 648-7786 curfew calls make sure to inquire and miscellaneous photos. Upon Ms. Giang (Activities Office) – about their homestay situation. Is returning to UNIS Hanoi, please 091 654-2624 there an adult in the home? Do you share the photos with the Activities feel safe? Are you comfortable? On Office. Mr. Lai (Transportation) – the morning after the first night do 091 876-7755 14. Student Passports/Travel a follow-up check-in, and ask them Documents – should be collected if they know of any problems that School Nurse (Jo Connolly) – 038 for safekeeping once no longer others have experienced. 642-5628 needed by the students. These can 9. A UNIS Hanoi mobile phone will be then be stored in the hotel safe or When a chaperone does accompany provided for each trip. The phone with the host school. Additionally, it a trip, all coaching/directing matters will have roaming access. It is to is advised to collect passports while should be left in the hands of the be used as needed for trip-related in transit upon clearing immigration. coaches and directors, unless they calls. The phone and charger can 15. Study Time - Time permitting on request assistance from the chaperone. be collected from the Activities travel days, please try to find a During competition/rehearsals/ Office. Key UNIS Hanoi contact place for kids to do some of their performances, the chaperone should be numbers are listed on the phone. school work as a group. Once the available on site, but can sit back and be In addition, host schools will often event gets going, often times not a supportive of all students and enjoy the provide either local SIM cards or lot is accomplished. event. actual phones to assist with curfew calls. 16. Please make sure that all above If either a chaperone or Group Leader points are addressed from 10. Emergency Money (usually has questions about the above departure time until return and $500USD). The Activities Office information, please let the Director responsibility of students is handed will make arrangements with the of Activities know well in-advance over to their families. Business Office for this cash to of your departure. In most cases, be picked up. The money is to be communication between Group Leader returned to the Business Office and chaperone is all that is required upon return to UNIS Hanoi, with in order for the responsibilities of the receipts for whatever was used. chaperone to be confirmed. 11. Trip Information Binder – to be collected from the Activities Office. This folder will include: flight Co-Curricular Handbook 17
Discipline Procedures Student Conduct and Behavior Students are expected to conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to reflect credit on themselves and the school community. Behaviour not in compliance with UNIS Hanoi conduct expectations (see Parent & Student Handbooks) or any behaviour not in the best interest of the co-curricular group may constitute grounds for suspension or dismissal from the group, depending on the gravity of the offense. Depending on the specifics, additional disciplinary sanctions may also be imposed by the school over and above the suspension or dismissal of the student from his/her co-curricular group. Student Code of Conduct - Traveling Groups UNIS Hanoi has established a Code 1. The use of tobacco, drinking and/or of Conduct in partnership with our possession of alcohol, or use and/ local and international school activities or possession of illegal drugs are organisations for all students travelling strictly forbidden during the period to or participating in co-curricular of time covered by this UNIS Hanoi activities. The purpose of this code of activity. conduct is to encourage students to 2. Students are expected to follow all refrain from committing acts that would the event/school rules and must threaten the integrity of the school and/ attend all the scheduled activities as or organisation, or their own well-being. listed in the event programme. Activities that are hazardous to the 3. There will be a 22:00 (10pm) health and safety of a student and those for high school, 21:00 (9pm) for around him or her cannot be condoned. middle school curfew each night Policies have been developed to of the event for all participants, help students make responsible and unless otherwise approved by the appropriate choices. The following host school and the UNIS Hanoi are some of the general policies and chaperone. Curfew calls/room behavioral expectations: checks will be made each night of the event to enforce the curfew. Students are not to leave their 18 UNIS Hanoi
homestay/hotel room after curfew. When a student commits a serious When an event is being held in infraction while at an activity, related Hanoi, UNIS Hanoi participants to alcohol, tobacco, recreational have the option of calling their drug usage, cheating, deceit, flagrant coach/chaperone from their home curfew violations, and violations of the phone to verify that they are home. “off limits” areas (as well as aiding and If no home phone exists, the curfew abetting any of the above), the following call will need to come via a parent consequences will take effect: mobile phone, with the parent speaking to the coach/chaperone. 1. The student may no longer participate in that activity. 4. Any sightseeing or travel in the host city will be done only with 2. The student will be sent home at the the permission of the student’s parent’s’ expense if it is feasible to chaperone. Students may not do so. participate in unscheduled activities 3. The student’s school will apply on their own or in groups without appropriate school-based the express permission of their disciplinary action, separate and respective chaperone and the apart from sanctions set by the host Event Organiser, and then only with organisation (e.g. MUN, APAC, a confirmed destination and return MRISA, HAC). time. 4. Should a student commit two 5. Students may not use any infractions during a school year, medications unless prescribed then the student will be excluded and/or administered by a licensed from all events for one calendar medical physician, host school year, including the same event the medical personnel or cleared and following year. recorded by the Event Organiser. 6. All UNIS Hanoi school rules related Additional Discipline Note to behavior and conduct are in effect for the duration of this event Please note the UNIS Hanoi code of and students are expected to conduct and discipline guidelines are in adhere to the UNIS Hanoi Student accordance with the APAC and MRISA Code of Conduct at all times. guidelines. Additional disciplinary procedures for the co-curricular programme at UNIS Hanoi are outlined in the Parent & Student Handbooks which are accessible online. Co-Curricular Handbook 19
What is the role of the sponsor (e.g. coach, director)? 1. Communicate philosophy. 2. Contribute to compliance of the school’s mission statement through co-curricular endeavors. 3. Positively promote emotional, physical, and psychological development. 4. Teach the technical applications of the specific activity to the best of their abilities. 5. Take care of relevant management tasks. 6. Promote development of self-discipline. 7. Teach good citizenship. 8. Be a positive influence on the Stakeholder 5. If attending practice or rehearsal, attend as an observer and respect a participants with regard to ethics, Responsibilities work habits, and interpersonal sponsor’s decision to hold a closed relationships. session. 9. Make safety a top priority, and STAKEHOLDER ROLES 6. Contact the sponsor directly with report any significant injuries to the participant or parent concerns parent or legal guardian. (communication is the key). What is the role of a parent? 7. Enjoy the wonderful opportunities 1. Get involved and be supportive. your child has available through a rich co-curricular programme. 2. Support the participants (include all members of the group). 3. Support the sponsor by respecting the sponsor’s authority to make decisions regarding the development and management of the co-curricular group. 4. Set a good example for our students regarding positive support for our students as well as the students from other schools who are participating in the event. 20 UNIS Hanoi
What is the role of the participant? 1. Participate to the best of their abilities. 2. Respect and cooperate with all sponsors. 3. Attend all practices/rehearsals and be on time. 4. Be a good citizen. 5. Maintain the academic standards and course load required by UNIS Hanoi. 6. Create, maintain, and promote good relationships toward other participants. 7. Set a good example at all times and live by UNIS Co-curricular programme guiding words: COMMITMENT, PERSEVERANCE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, and Procedure to follow when you discuss a RESPONSIBILITY. concern with an activity sponsor: 8. Recognize that you often represent PARENT COMMUNICATION 1. Call to set an appointment. Call the the school and UNIS Hanoi GUIDE sponsor at school, or just set up a Community, thus are automatically time when you see the sponsor. in a position of leadership. Appropriate concerns to discuss with Represent your programme, 2. If the sponsor cannot be reached activity sponsors: call the Co-curricular & Activities school, and community with pride. Office, and a meeting will be set up 9. Enjoy your co-curricular pursuits. • The treatment of your child – mentally for you. and physically. 3. Please DO NOT confront a sponsor • Ways to help your child improve. of an activity before/after contest/ • Concerns about your child’s behavior performance, or a practice/ Issues not appropriate to discuss with rehearsal without setting up an activity sponsors: appointment. These times can • Participation levels (e.g. playing time, be trying and emotional, meetings roles in a play or musical). of this nature do not promote resolution. • Management decisions (e.g. game plans, who is filling what role, music 4. If the meeting with the sponsor selection). did not provide a satisfactory resolution, the next step would be • Other participants. to call and set up an appointment with the Director of Activities to discuss the situation. At this meeting the appropriate next steps can be determined. Co-Curricular Handbook 21
Additional Concert Attire • Students must be in school at least half of the day to be eligible Programme Students involved in APAC Arts events to participate in their co-curricular will be expected to purchase their activity. Information own concert attire. Concert attire may vary from year to year, and is subject • Students suspended from school to the decision of the group under the are not eligible to participate in their Guidelines for Ordering leadership of the director. co-curricular activity on the days of Sports Wear Uniforms for their suspension. Team/Group Sports Team Uniforms • Valuables should never be left unattended. UNIS Hanoi will provide travelling teams The cost of VND 2,000,000 will be with appropriate playing uniforms. If invoiced to the family of a student- • Equipment issued is the responsibility a team or traveling group wishes to of the student, and is only to be athlete for each uniform set (shirt and purchase additional apparel/uniforms used for school activities/contests. shorts) not returned within one week the following guidelines apply: Students will be liable for any lost or after the end of the season. There will be damaged equipment. no partial charges when only one piece 1. Everyone in the group must be of the uniform set is lost. • Sport uniforms are only to be worn for willing and able to commit to the games/matches. purchase. 2. The integrity of the UNIS Hanoi Important General logo, mascot, and school colours Information must be honored. • Each sports coach will be given a 3. Only official given names or first aid kit for use during the season. surnames on uniforms to be The School Health Centre is staffed worn during games/matches, until 6.00 pm during the week and on no nicknames or other sayings Saturdays 8.00 am to 1.00 pm permitted. • UNIS Hanoi has an Air Quality, Heat 4. Director of Activities gives final Index and Lightening policies in place. design approval. Coaches and students should be 5. Students taking the initiative made aware of policies for health and to order team apparel take safety reasons. responsibility for ordering and • Students participating in the payment. co-curricular programme must have a 6. UNIS Hanoi reserves the right to UNIS Hanoi Activity Agreement on file disallow use if the final product in the Activities Office. does not meet the school’s • Priority days are Monday, branding expectations. Wednesday, and Friday for sports teams; and Tuesday and Thursday for Travel Shirts non-sport activities at the high school Student travelling outside of Hanoi and level. Priority days are Tuesday representing UNIS will be expected to and Thursday for sports teams; and purchase a UNIS Hanoi travel shirt at the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday school Shop. for non-sport activities at the middle school level. 22 UNIS Hanoi
Co-Curricular Ambassador Sport Award (MS and HS) student will have demonstrated superior skills in their chosen art forms. Awards Student-athlete who has consistently exhibited good sportsmanship, a Commitment to the Arts (HS) Most Valuable Player (HS positive attitude, good skills, and Student who has shown a commitment Only) the ability to get along with peers to the Arts in at least 2 areas of the and coaches. This individual is an Arts--Music, Drama, Dance, Visual Good attitude, never gives up, exhibits ambassador for the school and the Art. The student will have undertaken high energy both in practice and during athletic programme at UNIS Hanoi. work in these chosen art forms, proving competition, shows leadership, high skill level. The individual the team would miss their commitment, if not talent, to those most if removed from the team. Thespian of the Year (HS) areas. The student who has shown an Players’ Choice (HS Only) extensive commitment to Drama in Phoenix of the Year (Grades Good attitude, strong work ethic, the co-curricular programme. This 10-12) could include, but not be limited to: HS promotes positive team chemistry, Student who has demonstrated an Musical, HS Play and APAC Theatre. shows respect for coaches and fellow exemplary work ethic, commitment to players, an ambassador for the UNIS the program along with the qualities Hanoi athletic programme, never gives Musical Artist of the Year of dedication, enthusiasm and pride. up. (HS) To be eligible, the student must have participated in a minimum of three major The student who has shown an co-curricular programmes during the Coach’s Choice (MS Only) extensive commitment to Music in academic year. The individual must Examples of what the Coaches Choice the co-curricular programme. This have participated in a balance between Award could be for presented for: Most could include, but not be limited to: HS athletic and non-athletic programmes Valuable Player (MVP), Most Improved Musical, HS Choir, Concert Band, APAC (e.g. Varsity Volleyball, MUN, and Choir, Player (MIP), Most Dedicated, Hardest Band, Choir and/or Orchestra. or JV Basketball, Varsity Soccer, and Worker, Leadership, Most Team Spirit, band). This award honors the all- Most Inspirational. The criteria for Excellence in the Arts (HS) around contributor to our co-curricular selecting the recipient is completely up programme. Student who excels in at least 2 areas to the coach. of the Arts--Music, Drama, Dance. The Athlete of the Year (MS and HS) Student-athlete who has made significant contributions to the UNIS Hanoi athletic programme with an emphasis on ability. Other areas considered include sportsmanship, attitude, ability to get along with peers, coaches, and opponents. The athlete must have participated in a minimum of two sports, preferably three during the school year. The individual being considered must not have been removed from the team for discipline or conduct infractions. Co-Curricular Handbook 23
Appendix A UNIS Hanoi Activity Agreements Form Student Full Name: practices/rehearsals/games / performances/conferences for II. Medical Release involvement in approved school- I, the undersigned, do hereby authorize related activities will not be counted and empower adult chaperones of toward the 15%. Students are United Nations International School of I. Activity Code expected to schedule non school- Hanoi to make any and all decisions related activities (ex. employment, concerning the medical and/or surgical and Participation community sports, community activities) so as not to conflict with care of my child. I understand that the UNIS Hanoi supervisor/trip leader will Consent any scheduled meetings. make every attempt to contact me by telephone should medical treatment 5. Removal/Quitting: A student 1. AA Form: Each student and a who quits a co-curricular group be deemed necessary. All hospitals, parent/guardian must review and clinics or similar facilities, as well as all without the support of the sponsor submit the UNIS Hanoi Activity doctors, nurses, medics, paramedics or or is sanctioned from participation Agreement Form no later then one other medical personnel may rely on the due to disciplinary reasons may not week after the start of their first decisions and authorizations of the UNIS join another co-curricular group co-curricular activity. Each student Hanoi supervisor/trip leader concerning that season. is required to have a new UNIS whatever medical care or treatment, Hanoi Activity Agreements Form on 6. Student Conduct and including surgical procedures, they file for each school year. Behaviour: Students are deem necessary for my child - again, expected to conduct themselves following attempts to contact me by 2. Consent: The student and parents at all times in such a manner as to telephone. Additionally, I agree to pay agree to take part in all scheduled reflect credit on themselves and all costs, charges, expenses incurred events related to their activity, the school community. Behaviour in providing medical care for my including off-campus events as well not in compliance with UNIS child and release UNIS Hanoi and its as potential international travel, and Hanoi conduct expectations (see representatives from responsibility for all will outline any potential conflicts to Parent & Student Handbook) costs incurred on my behalf. the sponsor of the activity as soon or any behaviour not in the best as they know. interest of the co-curricular 3. Eligibility: In order to participate group may constitute grounds for in co-curricular activities at UNIS suspension or dismissal from the Hanoi, each student must be in group, depending on the gravity good standing. Students who do of the offense. Depending on the not meet academic or disciplinary specifics, additional disciplinary expectations will be subject to sanctions may also be imposed eligibility policies, guidelines and by the school over and above the expectations as outlined in the suspension or dismissal of the Parent & Student Handbook. student from his/her co-curricular 4. Attendance: Students may miss group. a maximum of 15% of scheduled practices/rehearsals/games/ performances/ conferences due to sickness, injury, or personal family reasons and still be a member of the co-curricular group. Missing 24 UNIS Hanoi
III. Reciprocal The school recognizes that there are occasions when unusual circumstances Housing or family situations exist that may prevent someone from effecting this Any student accepting membership housing obligation. Please contact on a co-curricular group with UNIS the Activities Department in such a Hanoi must be aware of the hosting case so that continued co-curricular responsibilities that we accept as participation will not be affected. If a members of MRISA and APAC, as UNIS Hanoi family is unable to fulfil well as our partnership with other their housing obligation at a particular international schools around the world. time, then the family is asked to provide When we host events that require a name of a UNIS Hanoi community overnight stays, accommodation must member to house in their place. It is be provided for the visiting students. By understood that each family must fulfil accepting membership on a UNIS Hanoi their own housing obligation before co-curricular group, our families agree fulfilling another family’s obligation. to support the program by opening their homes and accommodating our guests. Appendix A (Activity Agreement) Co-Curricular Handbook 25
Appendix B Travelling Arts Director - Quick Reference Pior to The Start Pior Lead-up to • Directors will advise participants of all requirements for festival including The director and the Director of Activities should meet to discuss the following: Festival things like a packing list, host family thank-you gifts, travel dress code, • With student input, determine a set of curfew, etc. • Plans and expectations for the activity goals and expectations for the group • Directors will collect Emergency • The starting date for the activity and identify consequences for when Cash from the Business Office and be they are not met (e.g. lateness or • The audition process responsible for it’s safekeeping, use unexcused absence). • Rehearsal schedule and times and return (with receipts if necessary). • If there are any changes to the • • Any concerns the director might have list of participants, the Activities Directors will collect from the regarding the activity Activities Office one school mobile Office should be notified as soon as phone & charger and a Trip • Guidelines for the relevant festival/ possible. event. Information Binder. • Establish contact with parents as a Auditions means of introducing yourself and providing them with information as Festival Guidelines • Advertise the activity through student needed (probably by email). • Directors are responsible for ensuring email and morning notices. • Complete and submit to the Activities that their students are supervised and Office the relevant roster form (this will that their whereabouts are accounted • Call a meeting for interested students be provided by the Activities Office for. and audition them if needed. once it has been received from the • Directors must enforce curfews and • The director will plan for and conduct host school). make necessary curfew calls. Under a fair and systematic series of auditions/tryouts . • Coordinate with the Activities Office no circumstances are curfews to be to have an official group photo violated or calls not made. • Student attendance at these completed. • Directors should be available 24 auditions/tryouts must be accurately recorded. • Distribute and collect the Code of hours a day to deal with any situation Conduct Form; submit completed that may arise during the festival or on • Prior to the start of auditions, explain forms to Activities Office. Work travel days. the audition/tryout process and timeline to the students and be closely with the Director of Activities • Directors will dress in the UNIS Hanoi to ensure that all participants Activities Polo shirt on travel days prepared to do likewise for parents. understand the expectations. and ensure that they and all students • Explain the UNIS Hanoi “Activity • Directors are responsible for follow the UNIS Hanoi Activities Travel Agreements From” to all students communicating with their respective Dress Code. attending auditions; the completed forms are to be submitted within the divisional principal of their absence • If possible, the director shall take due to travel and for completing the photos at the festival and submit them first week of the activity starting. necessary forms for their absence. to the Activities Office. • Directors will ensure that when • Directors are educators first and dealing with those students who have not been selected, that they do so in a directors second. They are expected to model professional behavior at all After The Festival sensitive and compassionate way. times, and should require the same Write article about the season/festival • Provide the Activities Office with a behavior from every UNIS Hanoi and submit to Tin Tuc. full list of participants (to include first student. • Return all unused emergency money, & last name, gender, grade level and • Directors will distribute uniforms, phone, keys, equipment. whether they are a bus student) keep record of recipients, collect • Schedule a reflection meeting with uniforms and inform the Activities the Director of Activities. Office of any uniforms that are lost, unreturned, or returned damaged. 26 UNIS Hanoi
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