On Wednesday we begin a new school year!   Below you will find reminders regarding start times, parking, uniform, and several upcoming events.   MYP parents don't forget we have an important orientation time for you and your student to join us on MONDAY.

This school year along with our monthly focus on the International Baccaluareate (IB) Learner Profile, our school is focusing on the IB Attribute of Empathy. 

 

According to the IBO (Making the PYP Happen, 2007), empathy is imaginatively projecting our selves into another's situation, in order to understand their thoughts, reasoning, and emotions. When we talk with our students about empathy, we discuss being able to put myself in someone else's place in order to better understand him or her.  As we make our way through the school year take some time to discuss the learning opportunities your students are receive and continue the discussion regarding Empathy.

We are looking forward to an amazing school year and hope that you will join us in many of the exciting events and activities we have in store for your children.

Don't forget we need you as volunteers and the requirement for all parents is a minimum of  3 hours per year.    I hope to see you soon and welcome you back to another terrific school year.

 

Here's to a great 2012-2013 School Year!

Dr. Elsy Diaz

Head of School/Director/Principal

 

 

 

Some things to keep in mind are:

These procedures were developed to keep all our students safe.

All students are dismissed through the playground.  Please do not go to your child's classroom during dismissal. 

Cross only where the crossing guard is with the stop sign.  PLEASE wait for her/him to help you cross. 

DO NOT cross behind the guard, please make sure she/he acknowledges you and stops traffic.

Students may be dropped off or picked-up only in the designated lane. Once you choose to use the drop-off/pick-up area you cannot back out or drive around.

If you use the drop-off/pick-up area you must stay in your car.

If you prefer, you can park in the designated areas and walk your child into the building.

If you are not within the drop-off/pick-up area you will need to wait.

Only cars within the drop-off/pick-up area will be able to pick-up or drop-off students.

If you have students needing assistance with their booster seats, you may want to park and walk your child.  The drop-off/pick-up lane needs to maintain a continuous flow. 

At 830 am, the back gate will be closed and locked. If you arrive late to school, please park in the front parking lot and enter through the front door.  You must accompany your child into the school and sign him or her in if you arrive late.

The back gate will remain locked until 230pm.  If you are visiting the school during the hours of 830 am and 230pm, please park in the front parking lot and enter thorugh the front door.  All school doors will be locked during school hours.

 

Please order your uniform shirts online at www.customoutfitters.com.  
 
CIS is a uniform school. All our students are required to wear uniforms. You can find a description of the school's uniform policy below.
 
Anyone having difficulty purchasing uniforms should contact Miss Patti at the front desk and inquire about our uniform closet.

Dress Code

The Dress Code will be in effect at all times on campus and during all school related activities unless otherwise specified by the school administration. Administration may change the dress code when
circumstances warrant.

The "School Logo" features a green apple and blue text. "School colors" refers to the specific blue, green, and white in the school logo. "Uniform Section" refers to the area in the given store dedicated to school uniforms.

Following is a list of acceptable clothing for each type listed.

SHIRTS--Shirts must be in the school colors with the school logo. Permitted shirt styles are as follows:

Polo (short- or long-sleeved) with buttons at the top

Oxford (short- or long-sleeved) this shirt is required, 6th - 10th grade students. The shirt is optional for all other grade levels.

School SPIRIT T-Shirt (boys/girls cut) available in white, grey and light blue. The shirt is optional for all grade levels. The T-shirt can only be worn on FRIDAYS by all grade levels with jeans or standard uniform bottoms.
MYP students may change into the T-shirt for PE only.

SWEATSHIRTS/SWEATERS
Sweater and sweatshirts may be in the following solid colors only: the school colors, navy blue, and khaki (tan). Sweatshirts/sweaters with hoods are not allowed. They can be purchased from the school or a uniform section of a store. Logos are not required on these articles of clothing.

COATS/JACKETS
There are no restrictions on weather appropriate clothing.

PANTS/SHORTS/SKORTS
Pants, shorts, and skorts must be khaki (tan) or navy blue in color from the uniform section with either pleats or a flat front. They must be no shorter than fingertip length. STUDENTS may not wear their pants below their hips and undergarments must never be seen. Pants that are full-length, capri or cropped must be from the uniform section.
Shorts that are bermuda or cargo style are acceptable as long as they come from the uniform section.  Jumpers, dresses, denim jeans or corduroy material are not acceptable.

FOOTWEAR
Shoes must be worn at all times and fully enclose the foot. ABSOLUTELY NO SANDALS.
The heel of a shoe can be no more than one inch in height.
Flip flops, backless shoes, open toe, platforms, high heels and sandals are not permissible.
"Heelys" (shoes or sneakers with wheels or in line skating mechanisms) or rubber slip- on shoes are not allowed on campus.

OTHER
Spikes, and/or chains and/or jewelry/accessories that pose a hazard or distraction to self or others are not permitted at Corrales International School. Tattoos must be covered up at all times.