Parents’ Handbook
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International School Handbook/Prospectus
Please feel free to download our Parents’ Handbook/Prospectus for the International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands. This ‘Parents’ Handbook’ includes policies and procedures that parents need to be aware of and provides general information about our services, ethos, and mission statement. Click the button below to download a copy of the ISTCI Parents Handbook.International School Policies
School policies are an essential part of every school. Our school has a wide variety of policies, aimed towards providing the best possible care for anyone who visits or attends our school. For your convenience, here are a selection of policies that might be of interest to you. If you require further information on any of the items shown in this section or would like to discuss our other policies, please contact the school and we will do our best to help. Read more about the International School CurriculumHomework Policy
Homework given to students should reinforce what they have been taught in the International School. Homework is a valuable part of the curriculum. Please refer to our Homework Policy for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The potential benefits of Homework are:- Revision
- Consolidation
- Extension
- Reinforcement of learning
- Development of independence in learning
- Time management practice
- Communication between home and school
- Parental input
Numeracy and Calculation Policy
Our Numeracy and Calculation Policy provides a structured and systematic approach to the teaching of calculation. There is considerable emphasis on teaching mental calculation methods. This calculation policy has been written in line with the programmes of study taken from the revised National Curriculum for Mathematics (2014). It provides guidance on appropriate calculation methods and progression. The aims of the policy are to ensure:- consistency and progression in our approach to calculation
- children develop an efficient, reliable, formal written method of calculation for all operations
- children can use these methods accurately with confidence and understanding