Our policy

English

The school has a policy of speaking English. Parents are asked to discuss matters with the teacher in English where possible. If a translator is needed, please give a request in to the office.
All information given will be written in English. Check daily homework diaries and folders. We will also be using email for home/school communication. Please check it daily for updates.

After school clubs

Casa della Ghianda has a policy of no child left behind. If children need extra support, class teachers may suggest that their children participate in homework support clubs. Monday-Thursday 16.30-17.30.
Cost of 10 Euros per child, per hour.

Homework

The school has a policy of giving homework. Each classroom teacher will explain to parents the amount and frequency given. Homework is given in order for parents to support their child at home and to support the school/home relationship. Parents are expected to supervise their child during homework sessions.

Sharing Contract

We expect each family to sign the Sharing Contract at the beginning of the school year. See Codes of Conduct.

Codes of Conduct

RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENTS

• Parents have the right to be informed about their child in terms of academic ability, behaviour and well being of their child. We ask out of respect for the school environment that parents using this right use the secretary to make an appointment to talk to the teacher;
• Parents have the right to be informed of strategies to help support their child’s education.
• Parents have the right to be informed of their child’s progress during the two annual parent conferences. During these meetings detailed information concerning progress and objectives for future learning will be given to parents.
• Parents have the right to interact, discuss and compare issues concerning the association with other families. However, within this we ask at all times to respect the professional environment and the reputation of teachers and the work they do.
• Parents have the right and duty to inform teachers of any circumstances or moments which could have an effect upon their child during school hours.
• Parents have a right to be listened to.
• Parents have a right to make observations and ask for explanations.
• Parents have a right to be respected for their individuality.
• Parents should respect the zero tolerance of physical, verbal or emotional abuse towards any member of the association’s community.

RIGHTS OF FACILITATORS

• Facilitators have a right to work in a calm environment. This includes serenely working with the children without interruptions or distraction by parents.
• Facilitators have a right to privacy which involves the right to not give out personal telephone numbers.
• Teachers have a right to expect parents to be punctual for pre-arranged meetings. This right includes waiting no longer than 30 minutes for late parents who have previously informed the office.
• Facilitators have a duty to create adequate tools and strategies to provide a fulfilling programme, support individual learning, carry out assessments and communicate progress to parents.
• Facilitators have a duty to develop a yearly programme at the beginning of the year which must be verified by the school director and open to modifications if and when necessary.
• Facilitators have a duty to take daily record of attendance of the children and take specific action in cases of consistent absences/lateness.
• Facilitators must respect parents for educational choices they make.
• Facilitators have the right to ask that homework is done at home.
• Facilitators have a duty to conduct themselves at all times in a professional manner with all of the school community.
• Facilitators must respect the individuality of each child and family.
• Facilitators must respect the policy of making pre-arranged meetings to talk to parents regarding their child or their child’s education.
  
  
  

RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

• Children have the right to be listened to, helped and considered at all times.
• Children have the right to not be present during parent/facilitator meetings.
• Children have the right to always have a responsible adult (facilitator or parent) present whilst on school grounds.
• Children have the right to receive a positive educational model from any adult.
• Children have the right to be supported in the development of positive self-esteem. The association believes in separating the bad behaviour from the child.
  
• Every child has a right to achieve his/her best and should expect support from facilitators and parents.
• Children have a right to have a clam teacher who always puts the child at the centre of his/her teaching objectives.
• Children have the right to attend school on a consistent basis.

THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMUNITY OF THE ASSOCIATION

• The community has a duty to provide a serene atmosphere for the children, facilitators and members.
• Members of the community should remember at all times the freedom of their choice to be members and to always maintain an aura of respect for the community.
• Individual members or the collective body of the community have a right to be listened to by the teaching body, respecting the correct channels for arranging meetings.
• Members of the community have at all times to respect the rules of the association and it’s grounds.
• The community should take responsibility for respecting and not damaging any equipment, areas, buildings or furniture.
• The community should not discriminate against anyone and their educational choices.
• The community has a responsibility to respect the choice of facilitators within the association.