ABOUT YOUR Homeroom Teacher 2 nd A: Jennyfer Agudo HOMEROOM TEACHER Professional background: Masters Degree in Educational Innovation. Educational Technology Specialization. Bachelor’s degree in English. Minor degree in Psychopedagogy . Pedagogical studies at The JDA Normal School. I am currently studying a Bachelor's degree in Commercial Engineering. 8 years of teaching experience . Facts about me: I love nature. I love spending quality time with my son, and studying or reading in my free time . My Birthday: May 9th
The Oxford School is committed to the fulfillment of the goals of Early Years Foundation Stage programme, the Cambridge Primary Programme, the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme and The University of Cambridge International Examinations programme, dynamic programmes of international relevance and recognition. We educate students of all backgrounds, beliefs, cultures and abilities to pursue academic excellence in an environment of understanding, cooperation, tolerance and constant effort. MISSION As pioneers in contemporary educational systems and planning, The Oxford School will be in the vanguard of educational, technological and cultural development on a global level. We will expand our reach to serve as an academic benchmark and dedicate our resources to raising academic standards around the world. We will respond to the needs of change and promote continuing education so that our students will always be prepared. VISION
THE CAMBRIDGE PATHWAY
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION Cambridge qualifications are accepted at over 1400 institutions across 195 countries, including the top ranking universities around the world.
UNI ADMISSIONS PANAMA Universidad Latina de Panamá Universidad Interamericana de Panamá Universidad Santa María La Antigua Universidad de Panamá Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá Florida State University Quality Leadership University ADEN University Universidad Marítima Internacional The Panama International Hotel School Universidad de Arte Ganexa AMERICAS Universidad del CEMA (Argentina) Yorkville University (Canada) University of British Columbia (Canada) Hult International Business School (USA) Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) University of Notre Dame (USA) Columbus State University (USA) Illinois State University (USA) Toronto Film School (Canada) Universidad del Valle de México (Mexico) University at Buffalo (USA) Universidad de la Sabana (Colombia) Columbia College Chicago (USA) Alabama State University (USA) Vancouver Film School (Canada) Oregon State University (USA) Trent University (Canada) Humber College (Canada) University of Louisville (USA) Loyola University Chicago (USA) Simon Fraser University (Canada) Universidad de Monterrey (Mexico) Michigan State University (USA) University of Waterloo (Canada)
UNI ADMISSIONS EUROPE AVANS University of Applied Science (The Netherlands) Universidad Católica de Valencia (Spain) University of Europe for Applied Sciences (Germany) Geneva School of Diplomacy (Switzerland) University of Glasgow (Scotland) Escuela Universitaria de Artes TAI (Spain) Universidad Europea (Spain) Universidad de Navarra (Spain) Coventry University (England) Fontys University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands) Hotel Institute Montreux (Switzerland) Instituto Químico de Sarria (Spain) Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy) CIS University Endicott International (spain) Žilinská Univerzita (Slovakia) University of Twente (The Netherlands) Universidad de la Coruña (Spain) City University of London (England) CEU San Pablo (Spain) Toulouse Business School (France) Madrid School of Marketing (Spain) Jacobs University (Germany) Kings Education Sixform (England) University of Galway (Ireland)
SCHOOL CHARACTER PROFILE RESPONSIBLE CREATIVE REFLECTIVE MOTIVATED CONFIDENT The TOS character profile is centered on the academic, social and emotional development of the whole student. This is stimulated through a variety of activities, learning methodologies and academic programmes.
MARCH 4 - JUNE 7
JUNE 17 - SEPTEMBER 13
SEPTEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 19
LEARNING PLATFORMS PRIMARY
01 05 03 05 02 04 SUMMATIVE (ASSESSMENT) STUDY GUIDES BY FRIDAYS OFFICIAL SCHOOL PLATFORM SCHOOLOGY FOR WHOLE SCHOOL NEWS ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE FORMATIVE (HOMEWORK) STUDY GUIDES BY FRIDAYS MATERIAL NEWSLETTER (PK1-PRIMARY) BY FRIDAYS STUDY GUIDE FOR MATERIALS (GRADE 6-12) BY FRIDAY GRADING FOR ASSESSMENTS
01 02 03 FOR LEARNING RESOURCES GOOGLE CLASSROOM TEACHERS DRAW ON LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUAL LESSONS. ONLY FOR PARENTAL AND STUDENT REFERENCE. COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL; NOT MANDATORY TO REVISE. DURING TERM 1, LEARNING RESOURCES WILL BE SYNCHRONIZED TO SCHOOLOGY . WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON FURTHER GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT DURING THIS PROCESS.
01 02 WITH TEACHERS & STAFF COMMUNICATION EMAIL HOMEROOM OR SPECIAL TEACHER DIRECTLY FOR: QUERIES, CONCERNS, APPOINTMENT REQUESTS. IF IN NEED OF FURTHER SUPPORT: CONTACT RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR.
SCHOOL POLICIES 2024
UNIFORM POLICY 2024 REINFORCES SCHOOL IDENTITY. FOSTERS EQUALITY AMONGST STUDENTS. 1. 2. 3. WEARING THE SCHOOL UNIFORM TIDILY AND NEATLY IS A RESPONSIBILITY.
PK2 & PK1 PK3-GRADE 9 PK3-GRADE 12 PK3-GRADE 12 POLO SHIRT PE UNIFORM MONDAY TUESDAY-FRIDAY UNIFORM 2024
SKIRT COSMETICS AND HAIR ACCESSORIES SOCKS MUST NOT HAVE DESIGNS AND MUST BE ABOVE THE ANKLE. SCHOOL SKIRT MUST COVER THE STUDENT’S KNEES. NON-SCHOOL JACKETS AND HOODIES ARE NOT ALLOWED. STUDENTS CAN WEAR THE SCHOOL CARDIGAN. BRACELETS, PIERCINGS, NECKLACES AND ANKLE BRACELETS ARE NOT PERMITTED. EARRINGS SHOULD BE SMALL. COSMETICS, INCLUDING COLOURED NAIL VARNISH, IS NOT PERMITTED TO BE WORN WITH THE SCHOOL UNIFORM. INCLUDING FOUNDATION, LIP GLOSS, EYE SHADOW, EYE LINER, MASCARA AND FAKE EYELASHES. HAIR MUST REMAIN A NATURAL COLOR & BE KEPT CLEAN AND TIDY. SENIORS MONDAY: WEAR FULL UNIFORM WITH BLAZER. TUESDAY-THURSDAY: FULL UNIFORM WITH OASIS VARSITY/HOODIE. FRIDAY: OASIS POLO WITH VARSITY/HOODIE, AND BLUE OR BLACK JEANS (NO RIPS). FRIDAYS STUDENTS CAN WEAR THEIR KNIGHTS SHIRT WITH BLACK OR BLUE JEANS (WITH NO RIPS). BLACK SHOES AND WHITE SOCKS JACKETS/HOODIES THIS IS OPTIONAL.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY 2024 SMARTPHONES ARE TO BE TURNED OFF FROM 7:15AM TO 3:15PM AND REMAIN IN BAG OR LOCKER. SMARTWATCHES AS PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF, WATCHES SHOULD NOT HAVE INTERNET CONNECTION. EARBUDS MUST NOT BE USED NEITHER IN THE CLASSROOM NOR IN THE HALLWAYS. LAPTOPS & TABLETS ARE THE ONLY ELECTRONIC LEARNING TOOLS ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM. USE ONLY WHEN INSTRUCTED BY TEACHER.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PHONES, SMARTWATCH, EARBUDS) SHOULD NOT BE USED IN THE CLASSROOMS, HALLWAYS, NOR DURING RECESS AND LUNCH PERIODS. VERBAL WARNING FROM TEACHER, DEVICE TAKEN UNTIL END OF CLASS. 1ST WARNING 2ND WARNING DEVICE TAKEN AWAY UNTIL END OF THE DAY; COLLECTED IN COORDINATION. 3RD WARNING DEVICE TAKEN AWAY AND KEPT IN HEADTEACHER’S OFFICE UNTIL PARENTS COME TO THE SCHOOL TO COLLECT IT.
INCOMPLETES POLICY 2024 SHOULD A STUDENT BE ABSENT FOR A SUMMATIVE, THESE STEPS WILL BE FOLLOWED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE MISSED ASSIGNMENT: STEP ONE: 1ST OPPORTUNITY TEACHERS EMAIL PARENTS AND STUDENTS WITH NEW DATE FOR SUMMATIVE ADMINISTER AND COMPLETE 01 02 ADMINISTER AND COMPLETE 01 02 STEP TWO: FINAL OPPORTUNITY IF STUDENT IS ABSENT FOR THE 2ND OPPORTUNITY: TEACHERS EMAIL PARENTS AND STUDENTS WITH NEW DATE FOR SUMMATIVE.
IN THE CASE THAT THE STUDENT IS ABSENT ON BOTH OCCASIONS, A FAILING GRADE WILL BE AWARDED. THIS GRADE CANNOT BE CHANGED. GRADE 1 -GRADE 6: 2.0 GRADE 7- GRADE 12: 1.0 SHOULD THE SAME STUDENT BE RECURRENTLY ABSENT FOR SUMMATIVES, COORDINATOR WILL CONTACT PARENT/GUARDIAN . EXCEPTIONAL CASES (E.G. HEALTH ISSUES, BEREAVEMENT, AUTHORISED TRAVEL) MUST BE NOTIFIED. STUDENT MUST PRESENT DOCTOR’S NOTE OR SIGNED LETTER TO HOMEROOM TEACHER WITHIN 2 DAYS OF ABSENCE. (HANDWRITTEN OR EMAIL) UNAUTHORISED ABSENCES TO ASSESSMENTS WILL RESULT IN A 10% DEDUCTION FROM FINAL ASSESSMENT GRADE.
01 BEHAVIOUR POLICY 2024 THE POLICY AIMS TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. CREATING CLASS RULES, FOLLOWING SCHOOL POLICIES, ACHIEVING HIGH EXPECTATIONS, & BEING ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE OXFORD SCHOOL COMMUNITY. WE ALL HAVE A PART TO PLAY IN: 02 A VERBAL WARNING IS GIVEN FOR A POLICY DISRUPTION. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT IS GIVEN TO REMIND STUDENT OF WHAT IS EXPECTED. REFLECT ON BEHAVIOUR AND MAKE IMPROVEMENTS. STUDENT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO: 03 SHOULD BEHAVIOUR PERSIST, A BEHAVIOUR FORM WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE MEMBER OF STAFF. COORDINATION OFFICE WILL RECEIVE BEHAVIOUR REPORT.
05 06 CONSEQUENCES BASED ON WARNINGS: THREE WARNINGS: DETENTION. PARENTAL AGREEMENTS: PARENTS MEET WITH COORDINATION TO CREATE A PLAN TO SUPPORT BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES. IF BEHAVIOUR PERSISTS, THE DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE WILL INTERVENE IN ACCORDANCE TO THE SCHOOL’S “REGLAMENTO INTERNO”. OUR BEHAVIOUR POLICY IS NOT LIMITED TO THIS SEQUENCE OF EVENTS, BUT RATHER DEPENDS ON THE SEVERITY OF THE INCIDENT (E.G. PHYSICAL AGGRESSION, VERBAL ABUSE, BULLYING, CYBER-BULLYING) . UPON RECEIVING A DISCLOSURE, THE HEADTEACHER’S OFFICE WILL LEAD AN INVESTIGATION AND ACTIVATE THE RELEVANT ASPECTS OF “REGLAMENTO INTERNO”. THIS INCLUDES SHARING INFORMATION WITH NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IF NECESSARY. DISCLOSURES MUST BE MADE IN A FORMAL MANNER BY THE PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE AFFECTED STUDENT(S). REMEMBER THAT MINORS ARE INVOLVED; AVOID CIRCULATING INFORMATION THROUGH INFORMAL MEANS.
CLASS WHO: ANY INTERESTED PARENT OF THE CLASS TWO (2) PARENTS PER CLASS WHAT: TO BECOME THE LIAISON BETWEEN THE TEACHER AND THE PARENTS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT COMMUNICATION AND ENHANCE HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS. TO PROMOTE HARMONY AND EMPATHY AMONG ALL MEMBERS. DELEGATES
ROLE OF DELEGATES CONSTANTLY PROMOTE SCHOOL VALUES AND PHILOSOPHY. REDIRECT PARENTS TO COMMUNICATE WITH TEACHERS. SUPPORT AND COLLABORATE WHEN NEEDED. SUPPORT IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS, REINFORCING SCHOOL PROCEDURES WITH PARENTS. GIVE IDEAS AND PROMOTE SOLUTIONS. KEEP AN ATTITUDE OF HARMONY AND POSITIVITY. PARENT WHATSAPP GROUPS SHOULD BE FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS IN ORDER TO SAFEGUARD THE OXFORD COMMUNITY (STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS).