Boarding Handbook 2023-24

THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Dr Santha Gopalkrishna Founder

Dr Bindu Hari Senior Principal & ViceChairperson

Mr. Hari Krishnan CEO

Dr KP Gopalkrishna Chairman

WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dearparentsandstudents, WelcometoboardingatTISB,yourhomewhilstatschool.

Some of you may be new to boarding, and this may even be your first time living overseas For others, you may have been a boarding student before We understand that sometimes starting boarding can be daunting with lots of unknowns and new routines. We would like you to know that weareheretoguideyouthroughboththegoodandchallengingtimes.Youarejoiningourboarding familyandwealllookoutfor,andsupport,eachother.

ThishandbookisdesignedtohelpyouunderstandboardingatTISB Hopefully,itwillprovideyouwith answerstosomeofthequestionsyouhave,whilstprovidingyouwithinsightsintotheday-to-daylife hereatTISB.TheboardingteamatTISBwantnothingbutthebestforyou,andwehopethatyouwill comeandspeakwithuswheneveryouneedto.Whetheryouarefeelinghappy,sad,orjustfeelthe need to share something, our door is always open There will always be a member of staff around andwearealwayshappytohelpinanywaywecan

We look forward to welcoming you into our boarding family and hope we can make this house a homefromhome,seeyoulaughuntilyoucry,flourishasanindividual,andbuildfriendshipsthatlast alifetime Allwhilstgivingyougreatopportunitiesoutsideofschoolandbuildingyourconfidenceas yougetreadyforyournextsteps

WeareverypleasedtohaveyouasamemberoftheTISBfamily.

BestWishes,

Dr.CarolinePascoe

Principal

OUR SCHOOL

The International School Bangalore is located on a 140-acre campus in Dommasandra, Sarjapur of Bangalore, in Southern India. TISB was founded in 2000 by the school’s Chairman, Dr K P Gopalkrishna, an eminent leader in education, and is one of India’s most reputable, independent, selective, international boarding and day schools Dr Gopalkrishna is also the Chairman and Founder of The National Public Schools (NPS) which have become a model that many schools seek to replicate under his advice. Throughout its history TISB has delivered consistently high academic standards and strives to combine traditional values with a modern, global approach to life and learning.

Respect

TISB believes in respect towards students, staff and the school, and fostering relationships based on fun and friendship

AcceptanceandEquality

TISB prides itself on student equality and fairness regardless of age, background or ability Diversity is accepted and valued so no one feels excluded or less important.

TERM DATES

CollaborationandCamaraderie

TISB’s community spirit and friendly atmosphere allow individual personalities to develop, and our student-led events and activities foster a supportive, nurturing and caring community

Please refer to the website to get the most up to date calendar & Term information

Term Dates | The International School Bangalore (tisb.org)

HOUSE ORGANISATION

There are three boarding houses at TISB

Girls International House (GIH) – all boarding girls

Boys International House (BIH) – Grades 9 – 12 boys

Junior Boys International House (JBIH) - Grades 6 – 8 boys

We feel proud to be part of our school community with a desire to excel and to do the best we can with integrity and honesty

BOARDING MANAGEMENT

Boarding Committee

The Boarding Committee is represented by students from all grades in the boarding houses. Chaired by Deputy Principal Pastoral and Head of Boarding, the committee reviews and looks to improve all aspects of boarding.

Head of Boarding: The Head of Boarding has the overall pastoral and well-being responsibility for all the boarders at TISB, as well as the overall management responsibility for each boarding house.

Head of House: The Head of House is responsible for the boarders in their boarding house In addition, they hold the responsibility for the day-to-day management of their boarding house and for upholding the ethos and aims for their House.

Houseparent: Houseparents are non-teaching members of the boarding community who are resident in the boarding houses and the primary caregivers to the boarders; they assist with the day to day running of the boarding house

Student Heads of House

Head of BIH and JBIH is Sachin Garg

Deputy Head of BIH and JBIH is Vedant Deepak Dashore

Head of GIH is Dia Bagla

Deputy Head of GIH is Dillisha Kunder

ORIENTATION PROGRAMMES - SATURDAY 29 JULY

The tentative schedule & details of the Orientation Programme for new boarders are outlined below:

- 11.00

Information Session for all new Grade 7 students and parents. Dr Sindhu – Grade 7 Coordinator

Room 2 Orientation Programme for new Grade 8 students and parents. Ms. Velina – Grade 8 Coordinator

Auditorium Orientation Programme for new Grade 9 students and parents

Room 1

Gunjan - Grade 9 Coordinator

Campus Tour for new Grade 11 students & parents

10.30 - 11.30

11.30

Information Session for new Grade 11 students and parents. Ms Viji – Grade 11 Coordinator Main Auditorium

Students and parents who have opted for Day Boarder status leave.

An overview of boarding

11.30 - 12.30

Dr Caroline Pascoe - Principal, Mr Naveen Tom - Deputy Principal Pastoral and Mr. Gopinathan - Head of Boarding

12.30 - 1.30

1.20 - 3.00

New boarders proceed to respective boarding houses to unpack and to setup the rooms

3.00 - 3.30 TEA

3.30 - 4.00

Meeting with Boarding Housemaster/Housemistress in respective Boarding Houses for new boarders and parents Boarding Houses

4.30 All parents and guardians of new boarders depart

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME – SUNDAY 30 JULY

Note: Parents who wish to meet their children are welcome to come on Sunday, between 10:30 am and 3:00 pm

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ACCESS TO THE PARENT & STUDENT PORTALS

All parents will be sent account activation details to access to the ISAMS Parent Portal on their child’s first day at TISB The iSams parent portal is a site that allows parents to access individual student information like grades and important documents, such as school policies.

We urge parents to download the iParent app at the same time, and allow Push Notifications, as you will then be notified when new information and notices are added

If you have any queries regarding the iSams Parent Portal, please contact Ms Sulochana ssulochana@tisb ac in

TISB also has website portals for parents & students which has all general information & quick accesses These portals can be accesed from the TISB website Login details for the Website Portal are as follows:

Parent Portal | Homepage

Username: parent@tisb.in | Password: Parent@2022

Student Portal | Homepage

Username: student@tisb.in | Password: Tisb@2022

LIVING AWAY FROM HOME

For many new boarders, arriving at TISB to board may be the first time they have spent a significant amount of time away from home, family and friends The staff at TISB are fully aware of this and put a number of strategies in place to help support the new boarders

Arrival at the Beginning of Term

New boarders should arrive between 8.00 and 8.15am on Saturday 29 July and induction and orientation activities will be organised to help new boarders to settle in, see above. There will be an opportunity to meet Houseparents on arrival who will inform the parents and new boarders of their room allocation. On arrival any medication (which should be clearly labelled), prescriptions should be handed over to the nurses at the medical center and the medical condition should be discussed with the Doctor / Nurses. Passports should be handed over to the Houseparents for secure keeping. There will be no requirement for cash on campus. Parents are asked to leave the school site by 4 00pm and may return to school on Sunday 30 July at 12 30pm for lunch

At the start of the academic year, existing boarders should arrive at school between 7 00am and 8 00pm on the day preceding the first day of school

Making your space your own

We encourage you to bring personal items with you to decorate your space and make it feel like home That could be photos, pictures or cards for your noticeboard, and even soft toys! Anything that helps you to enjoy your space and make it comfortable for you. Your room is yours. It is your space, and it is important to make it personal and to keep it tidy throughout the week – for your mental wellbeing, and safety

Other facilities in the boarding houses

In the boarding houses there are common rooms and music rooms which you are welcome to use at your leisure. Staff members are available in the House Office from 6.00 to 8.00am and from 3:00 to 10:30 pm on weekdays During the weekends, staff members are always available

Contact with Home

Boarders can carry a mobile phone with them while traveling and hand it over to the house parents on arrival at the boarding house. They can collect their phone during specific times as mentioned under the section, Mobile phones Any misuse of the mobile phone will result in confiscation

Boarders are allowed to use their mobile phones to call home during the following timings;

Grade 9 to 12 boarders: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Grade 6 to 12 boarders: 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm

Outside of these hours, parents should contact the Head of House or Houseparents in case of emergency The school landline number is +91 80 67235900.

given below:

Students and parents can also use the Reception numbers (207) to establish contact, and the Medical Center telephone lines (212 and 218) for emergency situations.

Dealing with Homesickness

A perfectly natural, albeit challenging, reaction to spending time away from home for the first time is homesickness. It will take some time for new boarders to get used to their new surroundings and routine, but the staff and other boarders will be there to support them

Homesickness tends to reoccur after a weekend at home or after a school break, especially in the early stages of boarding There are some tried and tested ways to help cope with homesickness including:

Limiting the number of times your child calls home This can be tough for parents, but establishing a regular time and day for a call to home can help to allow time for your son or daughter to settle in For some families a complete break in communication for a week or so can also help with settling in. Encouraging your son or daughter to involve themselves fully in their academic studies and in the numerous clubs and activities on offer, with team sports being especially effective Keeping busy and occupied will create opportunities to make new friends and reduce the time to think about home.

Resisting the temptation to be an over-protective parent Of course, parents should be there for their son or daughter, but it is also important for the new boarders to adjust to life in school and learn to cope with situations on their own, with the support of their Houseparents and the school.

Understanding that it takes time to adjust. A new boarder will need time to learn the new daily routines and expectations Parents can often be told only the worst parts of their child’s day at school, which can be difficult to deal with from a distance. The likelihood is that 99% of the day was exciting, engaging and educational!

Buddy System

Each new boarder will be assigned a buddy who will take care of them and show them around the school on their arrival. This relationship enables each new boarder to be able to seek advice and guidance from their buddy and aims to avoid disorientation and isolation in the first few weeks after joining the school Buddies will be allocated from within the boarding house and will be of a similar grade (where possible)

Guidelines for Good Behaviour

We hope that by following these guidelines, we will create a happy and harmonious home for all:

Keep music and noise to a minimum during quiet times

Respect other’s right to privacy – do not enter rooms without permission or when someone else is not present.

Be kind and considerate of others

Keep rooms and communal spaces tidy.

Ensure good time keeping and organization.

Be polite and treat others with respect

LOCAL GUARDIANS

All parents of boarders are required to appoint a Local Guardian in accordance with the Local Guardian Policy, which can be found in the Parent Portal under School Information / Documents & Information / Boarding.

The Local Guardian Form (also found in the Parent Portal under School Information / Bookmarks & Links) should be completed and returned before the start of the academic year Parents who do not wish to sign the Local Guardian Form will be asked to complete the No-Local Guardian Form.

KEEPING ROOMS TIDY

Each boarder has a wardrobe and desk for the storage of their belongings; it is important that both students and parents realise that space is limited There are two laundry sessions per week and most of their time, throughout the week, students will be in their uniform. Therefore, we request that you are mindful of how many additional clothes and items are brought into boarding. Any items that cannot fit into the wardrobe and desk must be taken home as no items can be stored in suitcases or bags in the rooms.

We recommend that you bring one large suitcase with you – it tends to be just the right number of items for you to keep tidy! You will also find that you will accumulate more things throughout the year, so it is important to bear this in mind when planning for going home. Suitcases and travel bags must not be kept in the rooms and will be taken to the storeroom after they are unpacked on the same day of their arrival

Designated time on Sunday is used by boarders to organise their belongings and to maintain the tidiness of their rooms Each boarder is allocated:

one lockable wardrobe where personal items should be kept using a personal padlock

one desk

one pinboard

VALUABLE ITEMS

Students should not bring valuable items to boarding as TISB is unable to take responsibility for such items (e g , jewellery, cameras, clothing) If there is no option but to bring such items to boarding, then any valuable items should be handed to staff for safe keeping.

DAMAGE & REPAIRS

If a boarder is found to have damaged school property, then parents will be notified and charged for the repair or replacement of the damaged property.

STAFF ACCESSING ROOMS

Staff have permission to access boarders’ rooms and will do so with reason and in a polite and considerate manner. Should boarding staff need to investigate a situation, they will do so following the Searching and Confiscation Policy which can be accessed via the Parent Portal under School Information / Documents & Information / Policies.

FIRE ALARM

If you hear a fire alarm it is important that you leave the boarding house promptly. You should not run or talk during this time, nor should you return for any personal possessions During boarding hours, the assembly point is outside the respective Boarding Houses. We run regular fire drills in boarding to help you know what to do during an emergency. This should always be treated as if it were a real fire.

HOMEWORK

Golden Time

Boarders in Grades 6 – 11, Monday – Thursday, are given ample time after school to complete their homework/prep during structured study known as ‘Golden Time’, which is supervised by residential academic staff.

Grade 6 – 8 students will not need their laptops in school, but Teams will be needed for homework

Grade 9 students may need laptops for lessons and for Golden Time when required.

Grade 10 students who do subjects with coursework will be allowed to use laptops during Golden Time.

Duration and recurrence are agreed with subject teachers depending on tasks set and exam board requirements

Grade 11 may use laptops during second Golden Time

Additional Academic Support

Staff are always willing to assist students with their studies, within reason. Many of the academic staff live on site, and through prior arrangement, are able to give extra support when possible

WEEKENDS

Weekends are less structured, and students are given ample opportunity to take part in sport, spend time with friends and catch up on academic work. Regular outings such as theatre trips, mall trips, cycling trips, trekking and other adventure trips are organised for boarders Activities within the campus such as camping, barbecue nights, talent night cooking and fun sports are also organised.

DAILY ROUTINE

At TISB there are no compulsory early morning activities, but options will be available.

6 to 8

3:00 to 4:00 pm

4:00 to 4:30 pm

4:30 to 5:30 pm

4:30 to 5:30 pm

7:30 to 8:00 pm

Saturday

7:30 am

8:00 to 9:30

Grades 10 to 12 Sport

Snacks

Grades 6 to 9 Sport

Tuck Shop/ Street Café

Study time

Dinner

Grade 6 - 7 Lights Out

Grade 8 – 9 Lights Out

Grade 10 – 11 Lights Out

Grade 12 Lights Out

Sunday

Wake up grade 6 to 8

Grade 6 - 8 Lights Out

Grade 9 Lights Out

Grade 10 – 11 Lights Out

Grade 12 Lights Out

TECHNOLOGY & E-SAFETY WITHIN SCHOOL

ICT Acceptable Use Policy – Students

All students and their parents are required to read and agree to the ICT Acceptable Use Policy. The policy and digital signature form can be found here: ICT Acceptable Use Policy - Students and is also available in Parent Portal under School Information / Documents & Information / Policies / Senior School Policies

Mobile Phones

Students are not allowed to use their mobile phones during the school day If a student is found to be using their phone, then it may be confiscated. The Mobile Phone Policy can be found on the Parent Portal for further clarification. All phones are handed in at night. Boarders are not permitted to carry additional mobile phones with them

Boarders are allowed to use their mobile phones to call home during the following timings;

Grade 9 to 12 boarders: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Grade 6 to 12 boarders: 8:15 pm to 9:00 pm

Use of Laptops

Students in from Grades 6 to 12 are given permission to have laptops in school for educational use at specified times. Students must abide by the teachers’ instructions of when they are allowed to use their devices. Laptops are handed in at night. TISB will not be responsible for loss or damages of laptops.

USE OF WI-FI

Due to safety and proper behaviour, all video platforms are blocked except for MS Teams. Students who require access to YouTube or similar platforms for academic purposes can access them from one of the computer labs (202 or 306) Computer labs will be accessed between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on weekdays and 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on weekends The grade 6 to 8 are allowed usage of laptops during the week from 4pm to 9 pm during weekdays and from 9am to 9pm on weekends.

Grades 6 to 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

6:00 AM to 11:00 PM

6:00 AM to 12:00 AM

During certain holidays Wi-Fi network with password will be shared with students alongside additional access to platforms (e.g., Netflix and Prime). This network will be accessible to students from 6am to 12am

During certain exams Wi-Fi time extension may also happen following approval from teachers and leadership.

Online Tuition

Video conferencing platforms are open for certain hours during weekend and weekdays Therefore, boarders will be permitted to sign up and subscribe to online tutoring lessons. Boarders will have the opportunity to consult on-campus teachers to clarify and clear their doubts and queries.

Photography

If you do NOT wish your son or daughter to appear in any photographs or other publications, then please email the respective head of houses clearly giving the name and grade of your son or daughter

Social Media

The school has a number of official social media accounts that we use to share the numerous events that happen in school on a daily basis The news updates can be seen on the website, but please do follow the accounts as well: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter can be followed at TISBangalore. Photos will be put on SmugMug and videos on YouTube.

There is an exclusive Instagram account for boarding, and we encourage parents to subscribe to this account to keep up to date with activities in boarding.

MEALTIMES & EXTRA FOOD

Structured Meals in the Cafeteria

Boarders will be provided with three meals per day in the cafeteria, where there is a buffet system offering Indian and Continental choices The three-weekly rotation of Menus can be found in the Parent Portal

Food Committee

The food committee meets regularly to look at changes and improvements in the food being served to all students In each boarding house there is an anonymous suggestion box for feedback and suggestions about the food

Food Deliveries (including birthday cakes)

Students or indeed parents are not allowed to order food for delivery from outside vendors and this does include birthday cakes Parents can order a birthday cake from the school kitchens via the Head of House and the cost will be put onto the pocket money account.

Snacks

Students are given extra snacks during Juice Break at 10.00am and after school at 3.10pm. The snacks menu is available to view in the boarding houses.

Street Food Café and Tuck Shop

In addition to the structured mealtimes, boarders can buy Street Food or other items from the Tuck Shop from between 4 00 - 4 45 pm every day The Tuck Shop operates a cashless system as students use their School ID cards to purchase items The charges for Street Food will be added to the pocket money account. Currently, after consultation with current parents, we have set the upper limit for a student’s expenditure at Rs 5000 per month, however, parents are able to adjust this amount by contacting Mr Gopinathan headofboaridng@tisb ac in The use of the ID card for payment is monitored, any misuse will be dealt with according to Rewards and Sanctions.

TUCK SHOP GUIDELINES

The Tuckshop area does get very busy at peak times, however, it should always be a welcoming and

friendly environment for students of all ages

Everyone should act in a courteous and orderly manner whenever they are at the tuck shop

If any student is found jumping the queue there will be strict consequences which will be recorded in

Students can order food or purchase items from the Tuckshop only against their own ID card

Students are not allowed to buy food for other students using another ID card

Misuse of student ID cards at the Tuckshop will result in confiscation of the ID card for a designated

iSAMS period

The Tuckshop can only be used at the designated times

Day scholars are not advised to visit the Tuckshop after clubs and after-school sports because the after-school buses will depart at 16.30 sharp and therefore there is a high probability that they will miss the bus The advice is to carry a snack from home whenever students have an after-school activity.

All rubbish must be placed in the bins provided. If students wish to carry and eat items away from the

If any student encounters a situation at the Tuckshop which is unfair, they are strongly encouraged to

Tuckshop, rubbish must still be put in the bins around the campus report it to Deputy Principals, Coordinators, Head of Boarding , Heads of Houses or to any staff on dut

Tuck

Boarders are allowed to keep tuck in their dorms, but certain guidelines do apply:

Tuck should be stored in boxes which will be kept locked

Boarders can bring in such items as crisps, cereal bars, dried fruit, biscuits/cookies, chocolate, juice and Indian savoury snacks.

Boarders should not bring in tinned meat, packets of breakfast cereal, noodles, perishable items or fizzy drinks

Tuck should not be seen as a substitute for meals.

Tuck is allowed to be eaten during free time in the boarding house, but not after lights out.

All waste should be disposed of in the appropriate bins

Boarders should not force others to share their tuck or steal from others.

Boarders may not take tuck into school.

Parcels with tuck should not be sent to the boarders through courier

ONLY Grade 12 boarders have the privilege of having a pantry facility where they can make hot drinks, cook and prepare snacks as well as store food and drinks Boarders in other grades do not have access to this facility and should adhere to the guidelines regarding tuck.

SCHOOL UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT

It is an expectation of the school that students have high standards and take pride in their appearance. The PE uniform should be worn daily, except during end of term exam weeks and when students represent the school at external events, when the formal uniform should be worn The Uniform Policy can be found in the Parent Portal/New Student Acceptance Pack.

All clothes should be clearly marked with the student’s name and are the owner’s responsibility Items bought during term time must be marked by the student or boarding staff.

Please note that for hygiene purposes we are also requesting that boarders bring their own pillows All bedding, including blankets, sheets and pillowcases, are provided.

Students are required to wear their school uniform during school hours Therefore, parents need to order uniforms well in advance before the student’s first day of school.

The link is: https://www.alliedoutfitters.in/tisb/ Login ID: Same as the student’s TISB Student ID, First time password: allied@987

Once logged in, the portal will prompt a password change and users can shop for uniforms

For further information, please contact Mr. Jagadish from Allied Outfitters (9008056226) or write to uniform@tisb ac in

School Uniform List & Policy

WHAT NOT TO BRING

Students should use common sense when deciding what to bring with them into their boarding houses. If there if any doubt, please ask the Head of House. Although this should not be seen as an exhaustive list, students should not bring:

Fireworks, BB guns, air guns, laser pens, knives or weapons of any description, televisions, large stereo systems, DVD players, refrigerators, irons, kettles, microwaves, pornographic material, violent or other inappropriate movies

Skateboards, roller skates, inline skates

Dongles – students should not connect to an outside provider using dongles, but instead use the filtered and monitored school Wi-Fi system as detailed in the Acceptable Use Policy – Students

Expensive jewellery or electrical items

Credit cards and cash

LAUNDRY

One of the reasons that parents and students wish to come into boarding is to build independence and develop responsibility; therefore, we view laundry and bed making as an area that students need to take ownership of

School uniform and sports uniform will be washed and ironed by the school Laundry according to the rota below All students will have two opportunities a week to have personal and bedding to be washed

It is important that parents and students of all Grades abide and follow the system in order to ensure clothes and bedding are washed regularly and without loss

The system is:

All Boarders have a laundry number, and all items of clothing should be marked/labelled with this number

Boarders are responsible for gathering their items for laundry. There is a limit of 15 items and the sock/underwear bag each wash

All clothes should be placed in a boarder’s named laundry bag for collection

The student is responsible for completing a laundry slip (similar to those found in hotels) confirming the list of items in the laundry bag. Discrepancies will be investigated and may result in the bag not being washed

Personal clothing and bedding should be placed in a specific area for collection

Clean laundry and bedding can be collected after school

Students are responsible for making their own bed. Boarding staff will assist.

LIST OF RECOMMENDED ITEMS

List of recommended items that boarders can bring when they arrive on campus.

LIST.pdf

GUIDELINES FOR THE EXIT PROCESS FOR BOARDERS

A boarder is permitted to leave the campus only if he / she is signed out by one of the following; 1 2 3.

his / her parents, his / her local guardian, the driver who is registered with the school to sign the student out from the campus.

The link for registration of the driver is given below:

DRIVER AND VEHICLE INFORMATION

The driver must be an employee of the parents or the local guardian. We do not permit boarders to go off-campus with cab drivers due to safety reasons. It is very important that parents confirm that they take complete responsibility for their son / daughter’s safety and for their behavior during the time their son / daughter’s time off-campus. The school reserves the right to impose the full range of disciplinary consequences, including dismissal, on any student who misbehaves off-campus in any context.

Please note that boarders cannot use the school bus facility to go off-campus for the weekends.

The request for the exit of a boarder from the campus must include the following details 1. 2. 3 4

The date and time of the proposed exit, The details of the person who will be signing the boarder out from the campus, The place where the boarder is going once signed out from the campus, The time of return to the boarding house

Boarders going off campus for the weekend are expected to return to the boarding house at the latest by 8:00 pm on Sunday, if they have classes on Monday Permission is not granted for them to return on Monday morning.

Parents may visit their son or daughter on site during the weekends and sign them out for leave Parents should check that their son or daughter is not involved in a school commitment such as sporting or academic event or other activity or have homework obligations.

If parents are planning to take their son or daughter out of school for the weekend, then the Housemaster or Housemistress should be informed and approve it

Any request for the weekend exit of a boarder must reach the respective Head of House at the latest by the Wednesday of that week.

Boarders going off-campus for the weekend can be provided with a maximum of Rs. 2500/- if the mail in this regard is received from the parents by Monday at the latest of that week. This is possible subject to the availability of enough balance in the boarder’s pocket money account

Parents requesting permission for their child’s exit from the campus to go to the house of another student must sign a temporary guardianship form The link to the Temporary Guardianship form is given below

TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP FORM

This form must be filled in and signed by both the parents of the child and the host parents Digital signatures in temporary guardianship form will not be acceptable The exit of boarders after both the parents signs the temporary guardianship form can be permitted only if the host parents can come directly to school to sign the exit slip. The driver of the host parents will not be allowed to pick the students

Students going out with a temporary guardian are not allowed to stay out overnight. Students Allowed to stay out for few hours in daytime along with local guardian with proper document signed.

Third party signing out students are also not permitted. Students can be signed out only by their parents and registered local guardians or registered drivers

Exits for breaks / holidays

Boarders are permitted to travel back home for the school holidays like Dasara break and Diwali break. During the Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Break the school will be closed, and therefore boarding will also be closed. The travel plans of the boarders must reach the respective point of contact at least two weeks in advance.

The travel plan must include the following details;

If the boarder is signed out by his parents / his local guardian / his driver, the same procedure as mentioned for weekend exits must be followed – but two weeks before the break begins

If the parents of boarders want their child to use the school transport to go to the airport, the following details must reach the respective Heads of houses at least two weeks before the date of departure for the break / holiday.

Flight tickets - both onward and return tickets, Unaccompanied minor forms if the child travels as an unaccompanied minor*,

Copies of the transit papers including Marhaba

Boarders using school transport for travel to / from the airport are advised to wear PE T-shirts during their departure and arrival at the airport. This helps to identify the students easily – particularly when they arrive at the airport

Please note that early departure before a break or late arrival after a break must be strictly avoided. Domestic flights should depart after 7.30pm International flights should depart after 9 00pm

The Heads of Houses will send the following details once the transport arrangement is ready.

The driver will wait in front of the arrival gate with a placard bearing the name of the child and the arrival details. In case of any difficulty at the airport, boarders are advised to contact us on this mobile number, +91 9141007119 The vehicle will leave immediately once the boarder meets the driver The vehicle will not be stopped on the way for any reason except a medical emergency

Photo of the driver Phone number of the driver Vehicle details.

3 4 5

Parents booking their child’s ticket as an unaccompanied minor have to pay the required charges while booking the ticket.

Information regarding booking the child as an unaccompanied minor has to be shared with the respective Head of House well in advance so that we will be able to share the details of the driver with the parents.

Boarders traveling back to other cities of India will be provided Rs 2500/- as travel allowance and boarders traveling to other countries will be provided Rs 5000/- as travel allowance. This amount will be deducted from their pocket money account.

When returning to school, boarders should be in their boarding houses by 8 00pm Boarders should try to arrange travel for the last day of term so travel plans do not interfere with academic studies. During Dasara, Diwali and February short mid-term break the boarding houses will remain open should boarders prefer to stay on site

Third Party Leave

Third party are not allowed to sign out the students during the time of holiday departure from campus

A host may not sign out more than two students for an overnight stay at any time. In special circumstances the host may seek permission from the Head of Boarding

The person collecting the student/s must meet with the Houseparent, show ID and sign the leave book A definite time of return must be set, and should this change, the host must contact the Houseparent to change the arrangements

The student must sign in and report to the Houseparent on their return

Regular Arrangements

Many students regularly stay for a weekend with the same host Parents should contact the Houseparent to make these arrangements.

MEDICAL CENTER

TISB is very fortunate to have an onsite fully staffed Medical Center that is open 24 hours a day If a student is ill or injured, they should report to the Medical Center where a School Nurse will be on duty

Minor ailments and injuries will be attended to by the Medical Center; with anything more serious being seen by the resident school doctor Students can also meet school counselors at our medical center

Please ensure that routine medical and dental appointments are made during the school holiday, so that they do not disrupt academic work during term time

Parents should ensure that the Medical Center is kept up to date of any medical treatment or conditions that students may have received during the holidays and even more important if it is continuing during term time.

All medicines should be given to the Medical Center for safe-keeping and for administration

Consultant doctor: Dr Mohan Rao

Medical Center Email: medicalcenter@tisb.ac.in

Medical Center contact Numbers: +91 80 67235900 Extn 212 & 218

GENERAL INFORMATION

After School Activities

TISB offers numerous co-curricular activities which take place between 3 30pm and 4 50pm during term time We encourage students to take part in as many activities as possible as during this time the boarding houses are closed. Details can be found in the Parent Portal and the New Parents’ Handbook.

Common Areas in Boarding Houses

The common areas in the boarding houses are furnished with sofas and chairs, a television, landline telephones and board games

Computing Facilities

Students have access to computers in the library which can be used when the library is open. (See Library Opening Times below)

Counselling

Mr Naveen Tom (tnaveen@tisb ac in), Deputy Principal Pastoral liaises closely with the academic staff and boarding staff to prevent and manage pastoral issues among both day and boarding students.

Boarders can book an appointment via the online booking system and then meet them at their office in the school well-being centre as per the scheduled timings.

Duties

More senior boarders may be asked to assist with whole school duties, such as showing parents and prospective students around the school during Open Mornings and taking on certain responsibilities as assigned by the Principal

Emergency Evacuation

Planned fire evacuation procedures are practiced throughout the year and details can be found in the Fire Evacuation Guidelines document in the Parent Portal.

Insurance

The School does not take any responsibility for students’ personal valuables including electronic equipment that is brought onto campus. We advise parents to arrange insurance cover for any valuable items such as laptops and mobile phones It is the responsibility of the owner of the equipment to take responsibility for their possessions

Letters and Parcels Sent to School

Mail of any sort should be addressed to the Boarder at:

The International School Bangalore

NAFL Valley

Whitefield - Sarjapur Road

Near Dommasandra Circle

Bangalore 562 125

India

It is important to mention the name of the house where the boarder is staying.

Parcels will be kept by the Reception on delivery and arrangements will be made for the delivery of the parcel to the student.

Students are allowed to order from Amazon (paid for by parents) and deliveries will be kept at Reception for collection. However, a recommendation to parents is to not send expensive items via online delivering platforms. The school is not responsible if these items cannot be traced or tracked. Wherever there is a possibility boarders should purchase these items when they return to boarding houses after a scheduled holiday, or they should get these items delivered through their local guardian or registered drivers.

Library Timings

The Library is open at the following times:

Weekdays:

7.20 am till 5.30 pm

5.30 pm-7.45 pm (open for prep during Golden Time – no library services)

8 15 pm-9 00 pm

Weekends:

Saturday:

11 30 am till 1 00 pm

5.30 pm till 9.00 pm

Sunday: 5 30 pm till 9 00 pm

Lost Property

All boarders’ possessions should be clearly named and looked after Items that have been lost and found will be put in the Lost Property Cupboard, near the Reception.

Medical Insurance

If parents choose to take out a medical insurance policy for their son or daughter, please inform the boarding staff of the details.

Music

Generally listening to music should be done through headphones so as not to disturb others

Pocket Money and Valuables

TISB is a no-cash campus, there is no need for students to carry any money or keep money in their cupboards. If boarders do bring money into school it must be handed in to the Houseparents. This money will be deposited in the pocket money account of the boarder. The receipt for the same will be sent to the parents by the respective Head of House If boarders choose to keep money themselves, then the school cannot be held responsible for it.

Valuable items such as Aadhaar Card or Passport must be handed in for safe keeping

Boarders are given pocket money when going on outings, and the amount is determined according to the trip and will be deducted from the pocket money account.

ATM cards and Credit cards

Boarders bringing ATM cards or credit cards must hand over the cards on arrival to the respective Houseparents after sealing the card in a cover and signing over it This will be kept locked in the cupboard and the student can collect it at the time of departure from the campus Street Food and Tuck Shop operate a cashless system, with expenditure added to the pocket money account.

Relationships

TISB is a co-educational school and friendships/relationships between boys and girls is natural and normal However, it is important to understand that TISB is a community of learning with students of a wide range of ages, cultures and backgrounds.

To avoid unnecessary conflict or concerns, it is essential that students accept the following, nonnegotiable, ground rules for friendship between genders

Students should not have any overt affectionate physical contact which includes holding hands, sitting very close together, hugging and kissing

Students in a relationship should not go to private areas together, on or off campus, when part of any school activity, where they can be together alone and out of view

Students must not make any other boarder or member of staff in the boarding house feel uncomfortable.

Religious Observance

TISB is a secular school which respects all faiths and denominations; therefore, we do not hold formal religious observances. However, the boarders are encouraged to find a moment of quiet time in order to gain mindfulness, personal thinking time or spiritual enrichment

Rewards & Conduct

The school has in place a Rewards & Sanctions Policy that can be accessed via the Parent Portal under School Information / Documents & Information / Policies Rewards and Conduct given to your child can be seen in your Parent Portal area.

TISB has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol Any student found with drugs or alcohol will be dealt with accordingly by the Principal.

Room Allocation

Room allocation is decided by the Heads of Houses in consultation with the Head of Boarding. Students will be told which room they have been allocated on arrival at the start of term. At the end of Term 1, in December, there is a change of rooms and students will be informed of their new room before the winter break.

Security

The school site has security guards in attendance around the campus 24 hours a day, with one guard specifically on duty outside each of the boarding house entrances.

The boarding houses are closed to students during the school day.

One house parent is on overnight duty in each of the boarding houses, every night

Visitors to Boarding Houses

Parents and Local Guardians are allowed inside the boarding house at the start of the academic year At no other time during the year are parents or Local Guardians allowed except in the case of an emergency, with prior approval from the Head of House or Head of Boarding. Parents and Local Guardians may arrange to meet their children in Reception

When you first visit TISB there is immediately a sense that it is more than just a school. In my 30 years of teaching and headships I have not come across a school that is so welcoming, academically focused and globally minded TISB is certainly a unique co-educational day and boarding school and I am extremely proud to be leading it Our students are encouraged to see every day as an opportunity, a chance to develop and grow and a chance to ‘be the start of something’; their journey as a lifelong learner begins the very moment they start their journey at TISB.

Dr. Caroline Pascoe, Principal

LIFE IS FOR LEARNING!