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SCHOOL GUIDE
HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
2021 - 2022
THAIS HILL ROAD | ST. JOHNS | SABA TEL. 416 3270
EMAIL | ADMINISTRATION@LEARNINGSABA.COM WWW.LEARNINGSABA.COM
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St. John’s, August 2021
Table of contents
Dear parents/guardians and students,
3 SCS history, structure and
This school guide aims to provide useful educational organization.
information for the academic year 2021-
2022. Please review this guide and store it 4 Educational reform, general
where you can easily find it. information, school hours and vacation
schedule.
I hope you had an incredible summer and
that you had some time to recharge. 5 Compulsory education and school
discipline.
At the SCS we welcome and value your
positive energy and dedication to 6 School time, (anti)bullying, and school
excellence in education, and we look uniform.
forward to working with you and/or your
children. 7 Praktijkonderwijs.
Each year brings positive change, this 8 Lower forms, Academic Department
includes a few additions in staff. We are and Vocational Department.
delighted to welcome our new staff
members as well as our new students. 9 School improvement, complaint
procedure, participation, care and
guidance.
Thank you to all who helped with the
preparation for the new school year. I
10 Graduation requirements and
eagerly look forward to greeting students
promotion policy
and families again.
11 Guidelines exam weeks, report cards,
Teachers and administrators are always and end of year examinations.
available for help and advice if you need
it, or to answer any questions you may 12 Contact information staff.
have. From our own experience (as well
as research) it is very clear that when 13 Library, partners & links.
parents/guardians play a positive role in
their child’s education, the students do 14 SEF / SCS structure, homeroom
better in school! teachers.
It remains an honor and privilege to 15 Financial assistance, penalty fee
serve as your principal. Please stop by examinations and required school
and say hello. Together, I know we will materials.
make this school year one of growth and
achievement for all. 16 Extra information about CCSLC, CVQ
and CAPE.
2021 will also be the year we celebrate
our 45th anniversary! 18 Tertiary Education.
Anton Hermans 19 Clubs, Presentis, Itslearning, Safety
and Security.
Principal
20 Mission, Vision and core values
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Academic. The Care Coordinator, as well
History and character of the school as the department leaders, are members
of the management team and part of the
The Saba Comprehensive School (SCS),
teaching staff.
located in the village of St. John’s, is an
English language secondary and The school has 23 teachers. Some
vocational school. The SCS was founded in teachers work full-time, others work part-
1976 as a Dutch language secondary time. Most teachers teach in more than
school offering M.A.V.O., L.T.S., and one stream. Each class has at least one
Huishoud (Home Economics). The Island homeroom teacher.
Government of Saba resolved to make
English the language of instruction The non-teaching staff consists of a
throughout both the primary and financial officer, two administrative
secondary levels, which required S.C.S. to clerks, two cleaners, a cafeteria employee,
change its educational system. With a security officer and (teacher) assistants.
English as the primary language of
Educational Organization
instruction, now the Saba Comprehensive
School offers three educational streams When students complete primary school
(Praktijkonderwijs (Pro), Vocational, and and if they meet the entry requirements
Academic). Although English is the of the SCS, they will be accepted at the
language of instruction, Dutch is being SCS. During the first three years, in the
taught as a strong foreign language given lower forms, students will use the CCSLC-
the status of Saba. For more history check Syllabus2 for 6 subjects. These are
out our website. English, Social Studies, Mathematics,
Integrated Science, Digital Literacy and
Organizational structure
Spanish.
The Saba Educational Foundation is the
This CCSLC program incorporates the
employer of all staff at the Saba
Comprehensive School. 1 skills, abilities, attitudes and values that
all secondary school students should
The school board (SEF) is responsible for have. The program is very flexible and
developing new and monitoring existing targets students with a wide range of
school policies for the school. abilities. Generally, students will be
assessed at the end of form 3. Students
The school board consists of
may be assessed earlier if they have
Mr. Franklin Wilson President showed their readiness.
Mrs. Marva Donker Secretary
Mr. Gied Mommers Treasurer The outcome of these assessments, report
card grades, the teachers’ recom-
The day-to-day management of the school mendations and the student’s/parental
has been delegated to the director and the wish will determine whether a student will
management team. continue in the Academic
or in the Vocational stream
There are three department leaders:
at the end of form 3.
Lower Forms, Vocational / Pro and
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For the organization chart please turn to page 14 Please visit CXC.org for more information
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EDUCATIONAL REFORM SCHOOL HOURS
In July 2021, the School Development Lesson Time
plan was presented to staff and board and 1 07.15 – 08.00
forms the basis for our educational reform 2 08.00 – 08.45
for the period 2021-2025. Year and 3 08.45 – 09.30
department plans derive from this 4-year break 09.30 – 10.00
plan to ensure that the SCS will continue 4 10.00 – 10.45
to meet the Basic Standard Requirements 5 10.45 – 11.30
and take our education to the next level. 6 11.30 – 12.15
break 12.15 – 12.30
7 12.30 – 13.15
8 13.15 – 14.00
Break 14.00 - 14.30
9 14.30 – 15.15
10 15.15 – 16.00
VACATION SCHEDULE
Start of the school year August 23, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION Mid-term break October 11-15
All-important data such as report card Saba Day December 3
meetings, information evenings, and
Kingdom Day December 15
internship weeks can be found on the SCS
website. You are also informed via
Christmas vacation December 20 –
newsletters, Facebook, E-mail, Instagram.
January 7
and WhatsApp. Please do make sure the
SCS Administration has your up-to-date Mid-term break February 21 - 25
contact details so that you stay informed.
Easter Vacation April 15, 18-22
TRANSPORTATION King’s Day April 27
The government of Saba provides school Ascension Day May 26 + 27
transportation to and from school. The
buses are also available for field trips and Summer vacation July 4 – August 19
other events, including most clubs.
Summer School starts July 4, 2022 and ends
Students are expected to respect the bus
July 8, 2022 and is intended for students who
driver and behave well towards each
do not meet the promotion criteria.
other. Students are not allowed to eat,
drink and/or play music during the Grade 6 is also expected to join the Summer
transportation. School.
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Education is compulsory.
SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
The obligation of parents/guardians to
ensure that a youngster is registered as In order for the school to functione, we
a pupil in a school starts on the first have set a few rules and regulations.
school day of the month after he/she Discipline, courtesy, good manners and
has turned four years old. This respect for each other and each other’s
obligation will terminate at the end of
personal property are expected norms of
the academic year in which he or she
behavior.
has reached the age of sixteen and has
obtained a start qualification. In general
School starts at 7.15 am. Students who
this will be the case at the end of the
school year in which the youngster has come in late will be registered in the
attended one or more schools for at digital tracking system before entering a
least twelve academic years of complete class.
education. If a youngster has not
obtained a start qualification at that Assembly Every first Monday of the
age, an obligation to follow a complete month the school gets together to start
education or to follow a combined the week and to give the students the
learning and working trajectory will
opportunity to work on their presentation
remain in effect until he or she has
skills. This assembly is also used to share
either achieved a start qualification or
reached the age of 21. general information and school
announcements. Parents/Guardians are
In case of special circumstances, extra cordially invited to join.
mitigating leave may be granted up to a
maximum of 10 school days per school Reporting sick/absenteeism If a
year. A request must be submitted to student is not able to attend school, the
the director. Extra leave will not be parent/guardian should contact the school
granted during the first two weeks
administration stating the reason for not
following the summer holiday. In cases
attending class. This should be repeated
in which the requested leave amounts
to more than ten days per school year, every day that a student is unable to
the Truancy Officer shall decide if leave attend school.
can be granted. Requests for extra
leave must be submitted 8 weeks in Students are not allowed to leave the
advance. school grounds unless with permission
from the management.
Students are required to attend all If a student falls ill during the school day,
classes. Absences will be recorded in our parents/guardians will be contacted before
digital system called Presentis. In this sending him/her home. In case the school
system, a distinction is made between is unable to contact the parents by phone,
authorized and unauthorized absenteeism. a form may be given to the student which
Students who do not give notice of their must be signed by the parent/guardian
absence will be recorded as unauthorized and brought in when the student returns
absent. These records are passed on to to school.
the Truancy Officer. High absenteeism can
lead to sanctions such as detention, Unauthorized absenteeism of 16 hours or more
in 4 successive weeks will be reported to the
suspension or an official report to the
Truancy Compulsory Education Officer.
Prosecutor/Judge.
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During recess various healthy snacks and Unscheduled cancellation of classes may
drinks are being sold. We encourage occur. For example, due to weather
students to bring their own lunch. Water conditions: when there is a hurricane
fountains are located around the school threat the school must be closed. In
and can be used at all times. We do not exceptional circumstances teachers may be
encourage fizzy or energy drinks. absent. At the SCS, being a small school,
this can hardly be handled through
Specific areas of conduct substitution by subject teachers. If a
teacher is scheduled to be absent, he/she
a) Abusive or belligerent behavior by a
student towards any member of staff prepares assignments. Cancelled classes
will result in an appropriate from the first three grades are most of the
punishment; time substituted, in the higher grades this
b) Fighting in school will result in (in depends on the available substitutes.
school) suspension;
c) Possession and/or use of weapons,
tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs at BULLYING
school will result in immediate
suspension. The police will be Any form of bullying or
informed. The Safety officer or teasing will not be
Director may require a student to open tolerated.
his/her bag;
d) Theft is not allowed and is punishable. If a student has been
bullied or teased, he
The code of conduct for students can be
should inform an adult
found on our website and is available via
the administration. The Code of Conduct at home as well as the homeroom
will be discussed during homeroom. teacher. Our bullying protocol can be
found online as well as the form to report
bullying. The school has a Bullying
SCHOOL TIME Prevention Coordinating Committee3. The
Committee assists the school when the
Because the students are brought to school
students have questions or concerns and
and taken home again in the afternoon by
need advice / support.
school bus, the starting and ending times
are set as indicated in the schedule. It is The bullying forms can be dropped in the
customary not to schedule free periods. ‘idea’ box near the staff room.
This means that all students have a
schedule of 35 teaching periods of 45
minutes duration per school year,
SCHOOL UNIFORM
consisting of 40 weeks. The number of
The uniform is a symbol of the school and
scheduled cancelled class days is limited;
as such should be worn with pride and
over a school year between 5 and 10 days,
kept clean and tidy. Students are required
30 to 50 clock hours. The scheduled
to wear the correct school uniform while
classroom time is therefore sufficient.
on the premises and while travelling to
and from school on any school day.
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Members are Child Focus, School Social Worker, PE Teacher, Security Guard, Victim Support, Saba
Public Health Nurse, CYF, Police, MR, SCS Counselor, Reach Foundation
6The SCS Lower School Uniform consists Students are allowed to wear their HOUSE
of a blue polo shirt with the school logo, colors on the following days:
navy-blue loose-fitting long pants and a
hoody with school logo. 2021
August 27, September 24, October 8
The SCS Upper School Uniform consists (Inter-house Sports), October 29,
December 17 (Christmas – school ends at
of loose-fitting khaki pants and a maroon
11am)
polo shirt with the school logo and a
hoody with school logo. 2022
January 28, February 18 (Triathlon),
The SCS ECD (7V) Adult School March 25, April 29, June 29 (Family BBQ)
Uniform consists of loose-fitting black
pants and a purple polo shirt with the On all other days only the regular school
school logo and a hoody with school logo. uniform is permitted.
The P.E. uniform consists of a white t- Students who do not wear the
shirt with the school logo, the knee length correct school uniform will not be
SCS shorts, pants, socks and sneakers4. allowed to enter the school
premises.
The house uniform consists of the house
color t-Shirt, the P.E. shorts, socks and They will be sent home to change.
sneakers.
Undergarments should be white, blue or PRO EDUCATION
black and without any print.
Praktijkonderwijs is an educational
School uniform shirts, as well as the P.E. program that includes some basic
t-shirts and shorts, can be purchased at academic subjects and a lot of practical or
Everyt’ings in Windwardside (Except ECD). hands-on subjects. Praktijkonderwijs
All house shirts can be purchased at students generally range in age between
Everyt’ings too. 12 and 18 years.
All students must observe personal The main purpose of Praktijkonderwijs is
hygiene and grooming (please see Code of to offer education to students in such a
Conduct). way that they are well equipped with the
social and practical skills to obtain a job
- Both male and female students; and function properly in society. In some
cases, a student will have the possibility
0 Hair should be clean and well groomed; to further his or her studies at a CVQ
0 Heads are uncovered, so no caps, hats
level.
etc. are allowed;
0 No visible piercings are allowed, except
Besides basic academic work and much
earrings for girls.
hands-on training, the student will also
- Male Students: have to do job training when he or she is
0 Face should be neatly shaved; ready. The Pro-program caters to each
0 No earrings. student’s talents and interests, while
assisting with the student’s needs. This
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Meaning sport shoes
7program allows each student to work in is free to take (some) CXC Examinations
his/her area of interest at his/her level in form 3 and/or form 4.
and pace.
VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT
INCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION
Students in the Vocational stream may
Inclusive Special Education will focus on choose the CVQ level 2 General
offering support to students who have Construction or Community Hosting
learning difficulties. Support can be given Services at the end of Form 3. Community
through the Small Care Team meetings, Hosting Services is a working and learning
curriculum development sessions and program. Assessments are administered
meetings with the department leaders. throughout the two years until the end of
Form 5, based upon the standards of the
LOWER FORMS Ministry of Education, Science and
Technology (OCW) and CXC. Students in
Students in Form 1 start the CCSLC5 the Vocational stream are also allowed to
program and will be assessed when they take CSEC examinations based upon the
have acquired the skills at the end of level of readiness, attitude and aptitude.
Form 3 or earlier is they have showed The Form 4 students will start preparing
their readiness. The core subjects in for the CSEC English and CSEC
CCSLC are: English, Mathematics, Social Mathematics. Other subjects offered
Studies, Integrated Science, Digital include IT, EDPM, Home Economics and
Literacy and Spanish (also see page 16). Technical Drawing.
At the end of Form 3, students can choose Dutch is a compulsory external exam
either between the Academic (Science, (Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal)
Business or Social Economic) or Vocational
stream (General Construction or As per August 2021, students enrolled in the
Community Hosting Services). CVQ programs are not entitled to study
financing. For more information visit:
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT www.rijksdienstcn.com/en/education/studi
efinanciering
Students in the Academic stream take
(Please also see page 16)
CXC Examinations. School Based
Assessments (SBAs) start in Form 4 and Internship weeks 2020-2021
partly determine the final CXC Exam
results. For Dutch the students take the 4V + 5V Nov 1 – Dec 2, 2021
Certifcaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal.
4V + 5V February 21 –April 8, 2022
Based on the level of readiness and a
student’s attitude and aptitude, he or she
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CCSLC : Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level
Competence
8board. The board will issue a statement
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT after all concerned parties have been
Every two years a survey will be heard. You can send your letter to:
conducted among students, board@learningsaba.com
parents/guardians and staff to ask them
If your complaint still hasn’t led to an
what they think of the SCS. The results of
acceptable solution, you can turn to the
this survey are used to improve the
Complaints Committee for Education.
quality of teaching, the working and
There is a separate procedure in place for
learning environment in the school.
submitting a complaint to this committee.
The Dutch Inspectorate visits the school This procedure can be found on the SCS
regularly and assesses, amongst others, website www.learningsaba.com.
the targets set, the quality of the lessons,
The Educational Inspection in the
examinations, and the results. You can
Netherlands has a unit of inspectors who
find the reports on the inspectorate’s
can be contacted in specific cases like
website: www.onderwijsinspectie.nl. The
sexual intimidation, sexual misuse,
next survey will be administered in 2021.
psychological or physical violence,
discrimination or radicalization.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE For confidential issues, Mrs. Carol Irvine-
Skinner is appointed as the confidential
Our school aims to foster good
counselor. You can contact her via
relationships with each and every
cirvineskinner@learningsaba.com or via
parent/guardian. As a parent/guardian, it
+599 416 5978.
is possible that you disagree with your
child’s teacher or the school. When this is
the case, it is important to know where to
PARTICIPATION
go with your complaint. We have set a
In accordance with the stipulations of
procedure for this. This procedure takes
Dutch law, the school has organized
legal obligations into account.
participation via the School Advisory
- When you have a complaint concerning Council (SAC). The SAC represents the
your child’s teacher, you first discuss it staff, parents/guardians, the Public Entity,
with the teacher and try to find an the business community and the students,
acceptable solution. and is consulted on a variety of topics.
-If this conversation doesn’t lead to a It is also very important to know what
satisfactory solution, or your complaint students think of their school and the
concerns school management, you can education they receive. As such, every
submit your complaint to the management form has a representative in the Student
of the school. You will be invited for a Body, who sits down regularly with the
meeting in which your complaint will be principal and/or management.
discussed and hopefully solved.
- If this meeting doesn’t lead to a
CARE & GUIDANCE
satisfactory agreement or solution, you
With the School Development Plan in
can turn to the school board. You have to
place, all the students at the SCS will
report your complaint in writing to the
9receive the care they need and work on sufficient for the extra modules, PE,
their individual development plan as much Cultural Education and Social Studies.
as possible. When the care coordinator
and teachers of the SCS are unable to For the Vocational stream, students must
cater to the needs of the student, the successfully pass the CVQ Level 2
student will be referred to EC2, the Assessments and be deemed competent.
Educational Expertise Centre Saba Dutch is administered as a school exam or
(www.ec2saba.org) or other external care students can take part in the CNAVT.
providers.
PROMOTION POLICY
Parents/guardians will always be
contacted in advance to inform them In general, it can be stated that a student
about the care that will be provided for needs a good attendance record in order to
their son or daughter. be promoted. Other important factors are
the teachers’ recommendations and the
The Care Coordinator will exclusively
learning attitude of the student.
address all care/support related concerns.
Guidance classes will be taught to all Conditions for Form 1 to Form 2 to
students by the Guidance teacher. This Form 3:
teacher can also be contacted with any
question on career-choice and tertiary A 60% overall average and sufficient
education, either in the Kingdom of the (60%) in at least two core subjects
Netherlands, the Caribbean or the United (English, Math, Dutch).
States/Canada. Furthermore, the
Guidance & Career teacher will assist Conditions for Form 3 to Form 4:
students in filling out forms e.g.
Academic
application forms for study financing and
registration forms for tertiary education 70% overall average and sufficient (70%)
abroad. in at least two core subjects (English,
Math, Dutch), as well sufficient (70%) in
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS the stream (Science, Business or Social
Economics).
For the Academic stream, students must
obtain 6 CXC CSEC subject passes with a Conditions for Form 4 Academic to
Grade I, II or III or 5 CXC CSEC subject Form 5 Academic.
passes with Grade I, II or III and a
70% overall average and sufficient (70%)
passing grade for CNAVT6 for a school
in at least two Core Subjects (English,
diploma.
Math, Dutch).
HAVO EQUIVALENT DIPLOMA
No more than 2 insufficient grades of a
In order to graduate with an equivalent 50%, which can include maximally 1 core
HAVO diploma, the students must obtain 6 subject and 1 package subject.
CXC CSEC passes for Grade I, II or III, at
For all students: In special circumstances,
least a passing Grade for CNAVT, and a
such as sickness, a death in the family or
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Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal
10other mitigating circumstances, the materials such as pens, pencils, erasers,
student may be allowed a re-sit exam, an white out, rulers, calculators, geometry
extra assignment or may be promoted sets, etc., and will be informed of such by
under probation, meaning that the student their subject teachers.
must meet the terms of a educational
contract, signed by parent(s)/guardian(s), Students must wear the correct uniform to
student, care coordinator, department the examinations. Failure to do so will
leader and homeroom teacher by the mid- result in the student being sent home to
term break. change and possibly missing part of their
examination.
Conditions for Form 3 to Form 4
Vocational and from Form 4 Students are required to stay in the
Vocational to Form 5 Vocational: examination room for the duration of the
exam.
70% average package subjects7 and
sufficient (60%) in at least two core Students must therefore bring other
subjects (English, Math, Dutch). materials to study or a book to read if
they finish their examination before the
No more than 2 insufficient grades of a allotted time.
50%.
Students are expected to be quiet during
Conditions for PrO 2/3 to Vocational: the examination period. Failure to adhere
to this rule will result in the student
Students must achieve the required level having to hand in their examination.
for entrance to Form 4 Vocational (see
above). End of Term 1 Internal Mock Exam weeks
(Upper Forms)
Conditions for Form 5 CSEC to CAPE:
November 8 - November 19, 2021
Students should have a grade I or II for
the following subjects: End of year Exam weeks
English, Math, IT, Stream Subjects, June 13 – June 24
Choice Subject (English B, Spanish, Report cards (2020-2021)
Technical Drawing, Visual Arts, Home
November 26, 2021 Report card
Economics) distribution
March 18, 2022 Report card
GUIDELINES distribution
End of Term 1 and End of year exams
June 30, 2022 Report card
Students must come to the examinations distribution
(and regular classes) with all necessary
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Package subjects are General
Construction and Community Hosting
Services
11Teaching Staff Subjects Email
Mrs. Kasia Betton-Burke History / Geography / Caribbean Studies kbettonburke@learningsaba.com
Mr. Frederick Charue General Construction fcharue@learningsaba.com
Ms. Coney Clement Academic Department Leader, English cclement@learningsaba.com
Ms. Suzette Fletcher Business and Accounting / Office Administration sfletcher@learningsaba.com
Ms. Roxana La Flor Drama rlaflor@learningsaba.com
Mr. James Granger Physical Education rgranger@learningsaba.com
Mrs. Quirine Hakkaart Science Teacher PRO + Form 1+2 qhakkaart@learningsaba.com
Mrs. Carol Irvine-Skinner Care Coordinator cirvineskinner@learningsaba.com
Ms. Bianca Johnson Mathematics, English, Clubs Coordinator bjohnson@learningsaba.com
Vocational / PRO Department Leader, Internship
Ms. Madelyn Johnson mjohnson@learningsaba.com
Coordinator, Teacher Pro 5/6
Mr. Peter Johnson Physics and Mathematics pjohnson@learningsaba.com
Mrs. Rhiannon Jorna Dutch rjorna@learningsaba.com
Ms. Marina Lamaker PRO + RT rlamaker@learningsaba.com
Ms. Michelle Martie Social Studies mmartie@learningsaba.com
Ms. Brianna Murray Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science bmurray@learningsaba.com
Mr. Scott Paauwe Substitutions / Saban History spaauwe@learningsaba.com
Mr. Floyd Pryce Early Childhood Development, Mathematics fpryce@learningsaba.com
Mr. Delroy Sinclair Information Technology / Mathematics dsinclair@learningsaba.com
Creative, Performing and Visual Arts, Career and
Mr. Devon Sinclair devonsinclair@learningsaba.com
Guidance
Mr. Marlon Sitladin General Construction, Technical Drawing msitladin@learningsaba.com
Mrs. Tracy Zagers-Johnson Department Leader Lower Forms, Spanish tzagersjohnson@learningsaba.com
Mrs. Maria Zagers-Huges Hospitality mzagershughes@learningsaba.com
Mr. Hidde Verbeke Maritime hverbeke@learningsaba.com
Ms. Julijnes Woods English, Dutch Form 1 jwoods@learningsaba.com
Administrative Staff
Mr. Craig Buchanan Technical Assistant --
Ms. Charlena Hassell Administrative Clerk, Financial Assistant chassell@learningsaba.com
Ms. Sharon Hassell Local Registrar, Director’s Secretary shassell@learningsaba.com
Mr. Anton Hermans Director ahermans@learningsaba.com
Herrera
Mr. Deiby Technical Assistant dherrera@learningsaba.com
Ramirez
Mr. Jeff Johnson Financial Administrator jjohnson@learningsaba.com
Mrs. Adrienne Lavia Custodian --
Herrera-
Mrs. Gisela Custodian --
Ramirez
Mr. Shaigan Marten PR / social media coordinator smarten@learningsaba.com
Ms. Maria Ortiz Cafeteria mortiz@learningsaba.com
Ms. Valeria Perez Cordero Becky's house of Esports Coordinator vperezcordero@learningsaba.com
Mr. Randall Thielman Security Officer rthielman@learningsaba.com
12www.c-vet.com
LIBRARY
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
https://www.rijksdienstcn.com/
To stimulate reading in especially the lower Raad Onderwijs Arbeidsmarkt Caribisch
Forms and Pro, the students will visit the Nederland
library regularly with school. Students are
encouraged to visit the library themselves http://www.roacn.com/
too!
Jeugdzorg en Gezinsvoogdij
The SCS will finance all library cards.
https://www.rijksdienstcn.com/overige-
Book week 2022 is planned for May. diensten/jeugdzorg-gezinsvoogdij
Partners & Links Study finance
https://www.rijksdienstcn.com/en/educati
Sacred Heart Primary School (SHS)
on/studiefinanciering
http://www.sabasacredheartprimary.com
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC)
Saba Reach Foundation
https://www.cxc.org/
http://sabareach.com
Cambridge International Examinations
Body, Mind and Spirit (BMS) (CIE)
http://www.bmssaba.org http://www.cie.org.uk/
Child Focus Everyt’ings
http://www.childfocussaba.org http://www.etsaba.com
Expertise Center Education Care (EC2) Queen Wilhelmina Library
http://www.ec2saba.org http://qwlsaba.com
Presentis Gwendoline van Putten School,
https://sabacs.presentis.nl/start St. Eustatius (GvP)
E-learning Platform http://www.gvpschool.com
www.scs.itslearning.com Inspectorate (onderwijsinspectie)
Caribbean Vocational & Trade Schools www.onderwijsinspectie.nl
13Organizational Structure SEF / SCS
HOMEROOM TEACHER
In education it is not just about teaching Form Homeroom Teacher
knowledge and skills, but also about the Form 1 Suzette Fletcher Delroy Sinclair
development of the student into a well- Form 2 Bianca Johnson Rhiannon Jorna
Form 3 Shelly Zagers-Hughes Julijnes Woods
rounded, holistic, independent individual.
Form 4A Michelle Martie Peter Johnson
This means that in education ample Form 5A Kasia Betton-Burke
attention is also dedicated to the social- CAPE Brianna Murray
emotional development of the student. PRO Lower Scott Paauwe Devon Sinclair
PRO Upper Floyd Pryce Madelyn Johnson
The Homeroom teacher plays a very Vocational Frederick Charue Marlon Sitladin
ECD Floyd Pryce
important role in this.
The Homeroom teacher is assigned to a
group of students for preferably a number
of years and as such the homeroom
teacher is able to build a strong
relationship with the students (and their
parents).
If you have any questions about your
child, please contact the homeroom
teacher first.
1412. Correction fluid
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
13. White eraser
If you are in need of financial assistance, 14. Pencil sharpener
you are kindly requested to contact the 15. Ruler
Community Development Department of
the Public Entity and/or the Social and 16. Geometry set (includes compasses,
Labor Affairs Department. protractor and small ruler)
They might be able to provide support to 17. Scientific calculator
assist parents and guardians financially in
the purchase of required school supplies 18. At least 2 highlighters
such as uniforms, computer/printer, 19. Small scissors
schoolbag, pens, books, etc.
20. Glue stick
School textbooks are provided by the 21. Sticky notes
school and parents/guardians will not be 22. Paper clips
charged as long as the books are returned
in good condition. 23. Small stapler along with staples
24. Staple remover
PENALTY FEE CXC EXAMS 25. Tape
26. Colored pencils
Students who sign up for CXC examinations 27. Markers
but fail to hand in their SBA on time and/or 28. 256 MB Thumb drive
do not sit the actual CXC Examinations due 29. Computer/laptop with internet access
to reasons other than illness, will have to 30. Printer
reimburse the SCS for all costs involved 31. Letter size paper- 8.5 x 11
(administration + registration + subject
32. Flash cards for studying
fee).
33. A watch so students can be more
mindful of the time
REQUIRED SCHOOL MATERIALS
1. School uniform, at least 3-5 pants and What is CCSLC
3-5 shirts, 1 gym shirt and gym shorts.
2. A sturdy and good size school bag CCSLC stands for Caribbean Certificate of
Secondary Level Competence. CCSLC was
3. Pencil case
developed by the Caribbean Examination
4. Agenda Council (CXC). The CCSLC program is the
5. 14 Copy books answer to a need expressed by policy
makers and educators across the Caribbean
6. 14 folders for subject handouts region, for a secondary level program,
7. Dictionaries for all language classes examination and certification that will meet
the needs of students with a wide range of
English, Dutch and Spanish abilities.
8. Thesaurus for English class
CCSLC: for whom
9. Student’s atlas
The core program incorporates the skills,
10. At least 3 blue and 3 black pens abilities, attitudes and values that all
11. At least 3 #2B pencils secondary school leavers should have. The
program is very flexible and makes
15provisions for students of a wide range of the assessor assesses the competence of
abilities. the candidate. He/she must demonstrate
competence in work-based activities in a
CCSLC structure
classroom environment, through a
The CCSLC program comprises three
years. It consists of two parts – a core of simulation in the school workshop or
CCLSC Mathematics and English and laboratory or in the workplace.
several options from which candidates
must choose an additional three subjects, A candidate can be assessed as many
being Spanish, Social Studies and times as it takes to prove competence in
Integrated Science and Digital Literacy. the occupational area. The CVQ is
Students may qualify using subjects from awarded when the candidate has met the
a variety of sources and may enter for one required standards in all of the prescribed
or more CCSLC subjects at a
units of competence.
sitting. Students will be assessed when
they have demonstrated readiness, and
will, therefore, be able to take the CCSLC
examinations at different stages of their CVQ ASSESSMENT PROCESS
secondary schooling.
What is CVQ
Assessments are guided by the CXC-
Assessment Policy. The Certification Policy
CVQ stands for Caribbean Vocational also outlines the institutions procedure for
Qualification. The program is based on a ensuring students are certified within
competency-based approach to training, established guidelines. These policies are
assessment and certification. Students available on our website. The assessment
can obtain a CVQ in the following industry process is based on the gathering of
sectors and occupational areas: General evidence and the making of decisions about
Construction, Early Childhood Education the outcomes of learning and competence.
and Community Hosting Services. Assessment methods include but are not
CVQ: for whom limited to simulation, practical
Students can enter the CVQ-program after demonstration, oral questioning, written
completing the CCSLC-program. test, testimonial, projects and portfolio of
work. The assessment process can be
CVQ structure described as a basic three-step process as
As the CVQ is a competency-based outlined below:
program, there is no examination in the
traditional sense. Candidates are expected
Step 1 – Planning the Assessment
to demonstrate competence in attaining
occupational standards developed by
practitioners, industry experts and In this step the assessor meets with the
employers. candidate to:
• discuss the context and purpose of the
Candidates are entered for assessments in
assessment
specific skill areas (units of competence).
Their subject teachers are trained to • explain the competency standards to be
instruct and perform continuous assessed and evidence to be collected
assessment. When a candidate is ready, • complete self-assessment
16• outline the assessment procedures and CAPE
preparations the candidate should
undertake Since school year 2018-2019, the SCS
• assess their needs and & seek feedback started offering the Caribbean Advanced
Proficiency Examination (CAPE) as a pilot
regarding their readiness with 1 student.
• advise the candidates of their rights to
appeal CAPE is designed to provide certification of
the academic, vocational and technical
• complete the relevant planning achievement of students in the Caribbean
documents who, having completed a minimum of five
years of secondary education, wish to
further their studies. The examinations
Step 2 – Conducting the Assessment address the skills and knowledge acquired
This step also involves the candidate and by students under a flexible and
the assessor. In this step the assessor meets articulated system where subjects are
organized in one-Unit or two-Unit courses
with the candidate to: with each Unit containing three Modules.
• ensure the candidate signs an assessment Subjects examined under CAPE may be
register studied concurrently or seperately.
• the assessor will collect evidence and The Caribbean Examinations Council
assess this against the competency (CXC) offers three types of certification.
standards
• oversee the evidence gathering process 1) the award of a certificate showing
each CAPE Unit completed.
• record details of evidence collected 2) The CAPE diploma, awarded to
• make judgment about the candidate’s candidates who have satisfactorily
completed at least six Units,
competence based on the evidence
including Caribbean Studies.
collected 3) the CAPE Associate Degree,
awarded for the satisfactory
completion of a prescribed cluster
Step 3 – Providing Feedback on the of seven CAPE Units including
Assessment Caribbean Studies and
Communication Studies. For the
CAPE diploma and the CAPE
At this point, the assessor provides Associate Degree, candidates must
feedback to candidates on the outcomes of complete the cluster of required
the process. This involves: Units within a maximum period of
five years.
• clear feedback on the decision e.g. why
the candidate was deemed Not Yet A CAPE syllabus tells what the rationale is
Competent for offering the subject, provides the
general aims of the syllabus, gives the
• information on gaps in competence and
general objectives and the specific
ways to overcome these objectives that students must satisfy,
outlines the content to be covered and
explains the evaluation procedures. In
most cases, the syllabus also provides a
list of suggested resources and special
17notes for the further guidance of the body which advises universities on entry
teacher. qualifications, has also recommended six
CAPE Units for general entry requirements
CAPE is a two-year program. Students to British higher education institutions.
who are accepted in the program will have
to study more than just the periods Today, the CAPE qualifications are treated
allotted at school. similarly to UK Advanced level
qualifications. Recently, the CXC Council
In the allotted study periods students engaged in collaborative discussions with
must stay in school. US-based Universities in an effort to align
CAPE programs with the entry level
The students will receive the following programs offered by these universities
items: and also with regard to students receiving
credits and exemptions in selected subject
- the study materials (books) areas.
- library card
On achieving certification of a certain
The CAPE program consists of the cluster of subjects, students can use
following mandatory subjects: several combinations of these subjects for
Integrated Math, Caribbean Studies, optimal opportunities in choosing specific
Communication Studies, IT, Physics, areas of study.
Biology, and Chemistry.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
If students complete the program, they
will be awarded the Associate of Science For the Academic year 2021-2022 there
– Natural Sciences. are several information sessions
scheduled for parents/guardians and
students to provide the necessary
To enroll in CAPE, students have to meet information. Check our calendar on the
the entry requirements. website.
More information will be shared
ENTRY TO TERTIARY throughout the year.
EDUCATION
Regional Universities, tertiary institutions
and external educational institutions in
Canada, the United States of America
(USA) and the United Kingdom (UK) have
accepted CSEC and CAPE certification for
matriculation and entry level programs,
based on the institution’s requirements for
a particular course of study.
The University of the West Indies (UWI)
and the University of Guyana will accept
six CAPE Units for normal matriculation.
The UK National Academic Recognition
Information Centre (UK NARIC), the only
18STUDENT TRACKING
All teachers use Presentis as the student
tracking system. Every student and parent
will receive a (separate) username and
password to log in to the system. In
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES/CLUBS Presentis you can see the attendance,
grades and also the outcome of meetings
The SCS offers after school activities
called clubs for all students. about the students, including the specific
goals that students have to work on.
These activities are mandatory. https://sabacs.presentis.nl/start
Clubs will be offered 5 days / week,
starting at 2.30 pm and ending at 4 pm.
Clubs can also be held on Saturdays.
Students are required to choose 2 clubs
(out of the available 40). Clubs enable
students to work on the following aspects:
Our digital learning environment is
accessible via www.scs.itslearning.com
- Physical activity and is mainly used to communicate with
- Development of leadership students and teachers. In the academic
qualities year 2021-2022 we will further implement
- Empowerment this learning environment.
- Career and guidance
- Community involvement
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Examples of Clubs are:
All students are required to adhere to the
health, safety and security rules and
Sailing Club, Language Club, Cooking
practices of the SCS. The SCS will hold
Club, Archeology Club, Hiking Club, Leo’s
Club, Drama/Music club, Robotics Club, students responsible for the rules and their
Tech Club, Life Skills Club, Agriculture consequences. Entry to and exit from the
Club, Year book Club, Gaming Club, IT school compound is monitored and
Club, and a variety of sport-clubs. regulated by security personnel.
Club coordinator is Ms. Bianca Johnson. Health and safety signs are strategically
You can contact her via the SCS
placed in the classrooms, common areas
Administration or via her email
(bjohnson@learningsaba.com) and offices. Kindly take note of the
information on these signs and adhere to
these safety principles.
19Vision
At the Saba Comprehensive School we develop our young people holistically, so that
they will make a meaningful contribution to the global society.
We establish a clean, safe and healthy learning environment, in cooperation with all
stakeholders.
We bring our students to a level of readiness by equipping all with the necessary
knowledge and skills. We provide inclusive Quality Secondary education & care
Mission
At Saba Comprehensive School we promote an exceptional level of education within
the (Dutch) Caribbean in an effort to shape unique future leaders who demonstrate
high moral values and are proud to be SCS students.
OUR CORE VALUES – F I R S T
FOCUS
INTEGRITY
RESPECT
SELF DETERMINATION
TEAMWORK
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