Other school information

Before lessons / stabling

Students can wait in the stay rooms until classes begin.

Storage

Bicycles and scooters are put in the storage area and locked. Scooters are not allowed on the school grounds. The school is not liable for theft of or damage to bicycles or scooters.

Late arrival

Teachers report students who are late in the absence system. A discussion between the student and the learning coach follows. If a student is more than ten minutes late, he/she must report to the student affairs coordinator on the same day.

Care at change of lesson

When a lesson ends, pupils leave the room quietly. They go via the shortest route to the room of the next lesson. During lesson changes, pupils are not allowed to leave the school grounds.

Catering

There is one catering point in the school building. The catering is open from 08:15 to 14:00.

During lesson changes, catering is closed.

Cards and suspension

Orange cards (years 1 to 3)

If your child has not done his or her homework, the teacher may give them an orange card. The teacher will give the orange card to your child to be signed by you. Your child must then return the card to the teacher.

Yellow cards

If your child is removed from class, they should report to room 2.28 for a yellow card. There, your child will continue to work on the relevant subject under supervision for the remaining time of the lesson. At the end of the lesson, your child must report to the teacher by whom he or she was removed from the lesson. In addition, at the next break, your child must report to the student affairs coordinator.

Green cards

Compliments can be handed out to students via the green card.

Suspension

If your child misbehaves seriously, the team coach can suspend him or her internally or externally.
This is always done in consultation with the training directorate.

With internal suspension, your child will not be allowed to attend classes for one or more days. He or she must come to school to work. Separate arrangements are made about tests.

In the case of external suspension, your child is not allowed to attend school or the school grounds for a certain period of time. An exception is made for tests. Your child will not be admitted to the school again until the school management has consulted you.

Pupil pass

All pupils can use the library. To this end, they receive a pupil pass containing their name, pupil number, date of birth, photo and the pass validity date. Use of the pass is compulsory when:

Borrowing materials from the media library and using its facilities;
Extracurricular school activities, such as school parties.
First-year students receive the student pass at the beginning of the school year. All other pupils receive a new pass every other year before the end of the calendar year. The pupil pass is valid for two years. In the event of loss, theft or damage of the pass, a new pass can be requested from the library at a cost of €5. The pass remains the property of the school and can be confiscated in case of misuse.

The pass contains print credit which students can use to print school assignments and the like. A starting credit is put on the pass from the school. Additional printing credit can be purchased at the library desk.

Locker

Your child may be given a locker to store personal belongings. If your child loses the key to the locker, this should be reported to the caretaker immediately. A fee of 10 euros will be charged for replacing the lock.

Copying keys is not allowed. If this happens, the key must be handed in. In certain situations the school may decide to open the locker.

Physical education

Physical education lessons are held in our sports hall and its outdoor area on Henegouwenlaan.

The following rules apply during lessons:

• All pupils attend classes, unless this is not possible or allowed for medical or other reasons. The teacher will receive a note about this from you or your child’s doctor. If your child does not attend classes for a longer period, you should notify the student affairs coordinator. In consultation with the teacher, it will then be agreed where your child will stay during lessons and whether substitute assignments are required. If your child cannot take part in a lesson occasionally, they will stay in the gymnasium or at the side of the sports field during the lesson. This will only be deviated from in consultation with the teacher;
• pupils have sportswear and sports shoes (no black soles) with them;
• valuables are kept in their own lockers. In case of loss, the school is not liable.

Calculators

Students may use a calculator in lessons, tests and exams. A scientific, non-programmable calculator is preferred. The TI-30XB multiview from Texas Instruments is recommended.

A graphical calculator, such as the TO-84+ from Texas Instruments, is required for exam papers. Purchase can be arranged through school.