Based on: art.30 of the General Rules of the European Schools (2014-03-D-14-en-7)

Acceptance of a place at the school shall imply the right and the obligation to attend all courses of instruction listed in the curriculum and to do such work as is set. Pupils shall also be required to take part in any organised activities (including outings and trips) declared compulsory by the Director. A pupil’s attendance at classes is necessary to ensure his/her development and to enable the teacher to make a full and accurate assessment.

1. Recording of absences
   The school shall keep a daily register of the pupils’ absences in SMS-MySchool. At the end of each semester, the school shall draw up a list of absences for each pupil. Unauthorised absences will be clearly identified and processed.
2. Absences on medical grounds
   1. a) In the event of a pupil being unable to attend the school, the pupil’s legal representatives will inform the school of the reason by email before 8.30 a.m. latest on the day of absence:
      1. Mail: LUX-SECRETARIAT-NURSERY-AND-PRIMARY-CYCLE@eursc.eu
   2. b) After an absence of more than two days, pupils need a medical certificate. Without written notification from the pupil’s legal representatives and a medical certificate, such absences shall be regarded as unauthorised and punishable by the Director. In the case of a child having 3 such absences (regardless of whether consecutive days or individual days), the Deputy Director will request a meeting with the parents for clarification.
   3. c) If a pupil contracts an infectious disease, the pupil’s legal representatives have to notify the Director in writing and adhere strictly to the rules laid down by the Administrative Board, drawn up in agreement with the school medical service, on the containment of infectious diseases, in particular as regards quarantine for him/her and other pupils living under the same roof. The pupil shall be readmitted to the school only on production of a medical certificate from a doctor recognised by the local health authorities or from the school doctor.
   4. d) The Director may, if he/she considers it necessary, have the pupil examined by the school doctor.
3. Absences on personal grounds
   1. a) Only the Deputy Director, not the Class Teacher, may give a pupil permission to be absent from school. In the event that a child cannot attend school due to personal reasons, the pupil’s legal representatives ask the Director for permission, using the official form (“Request for Permission of Absence” – download via Website).
      1. Mail: LUX-SECRETARIAT-NURSERY-AND-PRIMARY-CYCLE@eursc.eu
   2. b) Except in cases of force majeure, the pupil’s legal representatives must apply for such permission at least 7 days in advance. Applications must be made in writing, indicating the period of absence and the reasons. Permission may be granted for a maximum of two days plus reasonable travelling time.
   3. c) Except in cases of force majeure, permission may not be granted for the week preceding or the week following school holiday periods or public holidays.
4. Lateness
   It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure their child arrives at school on time. Lateness can disrupt the learning of others and can result in a pupil feeling greater stress and achieving poorer outcomes. All time out of school affects the pupils’ learning and achievement. The pupil’s representatives have to make sure that the child arrives at school on time.
5. Consequences of absences and/or lateness
   1. a) Absent days (excused and unexcused) as well as late arrivals are registered daily by the teachers and/or the secretaries in SMS-MySchool.
   2. b) In case a child is late 5 times (regardless of whether consecutive days or individual days), the Educational Coordinator will request a written explanation from the parents (Deputy Director in copy of the mail). In case a child is late 7 times or/and has more than 3 unauthorised absences, the Deputy Director will request a meeting with the parents for clarification.
   3. c) Should repeated unauthorised absences continue to occur, a Discipline Council will be organised.
   4. d) If, at the end of the first semester, the number of absences (authorised or unauthorised) seems likely to exceed 18 days, the Deputy Director will warn the pupil’s legal representatives of the risk of non-promotion. There will be no retroactive authorisations from the Director.
   5. e) In the event of an unauthorised absence of more than 15 consecutive school days, the pupil shall be deemed to have left the school. The pupil’s legal representatives shall be so informed by registered mail.

First step: Preparation visit by school nurses

Checking of weight and height of pupils.

They are in their underwear.

The nurse tests the eyesight, takes blood pressure and does urine tests

The preparation takes about 5 minutes/ child

The children are then called back a few days later for the medical examination with Dr. Chafai.

The nurse is present WHEN AVAILABLE, if there is no other emergency

She assists the doctor on request (making appointments with parents, helping with dressing the child if necessary, secretarial assistance, etc.)

Second step: Medical examination by the school doctor

This visit is based on the Grand-Ducal Regulation of 24 October 2011 determining the content and frequency of school medicine measurements and examinations and the functioning of the medical, social and educational team (amending the 1987 regulation).

These visits take place every two years, starting in M1 and continuing in P1, P3 and P5. Visits are also made to the secondary school.

Visits for kindergarten and primary occur on 2 mornings per week.

As specified on the sheets distributed to parents before each medical examination, the doctor carries out the following examinations:

• general condition, skin examination
• cardiopulmonary auscultation
• abdominal examination
• examination of ears, throat, teeth
• examination of external genitalia
• examination of the musculoskeletal system

Children wait together before being examined (girls and boys separated in primary school).  Then they are examined by the doctor individually.

The presence of the nurse is possible only in the case where she is free. During this time the nurse is responsible for any other children who come to the infirmary for various reasons and there are many of them, especially during recreation periods.

After the visit, a letter is sent to the parents notifying them of any missing vaccines and abnormalities found during the examination as well as parameters such as weight, height, BMI, vision and blood pressure. A screening test for blood, proteins and sugar is performed by the nurses on the urine. If there is an anomaly, the parents are informed.

We are happy to celebrate the children’s birthdays at school or in class and therefore allow the children to bring cakes or pastries with them.

Due to the hygiene regulations and above all the organization in the school, it is important to observe:

The cake must be designed or packed in such a way that it is possible for the child to bring it into the class independently. It is not possible to deposit the cake with the Guardes. Parents also do not receive extra permission to bring the cake to class. The children are allowed to deposit the pastry on the benches in front of building C until the bell rings (there is always a supervisor at this point in the morning; the place is marked by a sign, the concierge is informed about the procedure). As soon as the children go to the class, the cake can be taken with them.

The cake must be pre-cut and it should be possible to be eaten with the hands (without spoon or fork). Muffins or cupcakes are preferred. Ideally, only napkins are needed for consumption.

We would also like to point out that more and more children suffer from certain allergies (e.g. nuts, lactose, etc.). Consultation with the teacher about possible allergies can be helpful.

10 min before the morning break all students should have a snack.

Parents or legal guardians give their child a healthy and sufficient snack.  Only water or unsweetened tea may be used as a drink.

At the same time, it must be noted that snack time is teaching time. Therefore, it must be combined with an activity. The school management recommends using this time as a reading time (the teacher reads to the pupils).

It is important that the children sit quietly during the snack time, eat in peace and listen.  It is then up to the children to tidy up the place and clean it if necessary.

On the long days, the school management recommends that the children also take a small snack with them for the afternoon. The teachers are responsible for ensuring that children who are hungry have time to eat in the afternoon during class time.

Homework can take many different forms. It should take into consideration the abilities of the children and their rate of learning.

Teachers should always use their professionalism to determine the homework which is appropriate for their pupils.

Some homework should take the form of research, reading, drawing, collect­ing specimens, pictures and general background from papers and magazines. As a general rule, no compulsory homework will be given during official holiday time. Teachers can offer some homework, which only is optional.

In order not to extend the long school days, for P1/P2 homework should be given only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (except daily reading). A weekly plan or a weekly homework assignment is specially recommended by the school.

P1/2

The only homework which should be set on a daily regular basis for 1st and 2nd year children is 10 to 15 minutes reading practice with a parent. This does not mean, however, that other short homework-tasks cannot not be given (+/- 10 min per day).

P3

Since the 3rd year is a transition between the lower and upper classes of the primary school, children can be expected to do simple reference work, as well as make a start on their multiplication tables (20min per day). The regular reading practice (10-15min per day) should be continued.

P4/P5

The 4th and 5th years are a gradual preparation for the secondary school and as a consequence, homework should become more regular and more academic. Unfinished work can be completed, spellings prepared, tables learned, reference work, craft work, reading…. Homework should be limited to 30min irrespective of how quickly the child works. (That does not include the daily reading of 15-20min.)

Homework should not be given as a formal assessment since the child may have been helped by his parents and since the educational support available in one family may differ from that in another. All the same, homework should always be checked and corrected in class.

In principle, it should also be noted that children who do not fully complete all work in school (because they are disruptive or refuse to work) should complete these tasks at home. As such, this is not to be understood as a classic homework assignment but is added to the normal homework. However, the teachers inform the parents about this.

Distribution of homework tasks

teachers…

• explain the homework precisely and in detail.
• make sure that homework is properly written down or marked by the children.
• compile appropriate homework to the extent required.
  • P1/P2: 10min + 10-15min reading
  • P3: read 20min + 10-15min
  • P4/P5: 30min + 15min read
• regularly check and correct their homework.
• If necessary, give feedback to the parents or guardians in the case of noticeable difficulties.

Parents / guardians…

• show regular interest (looking at the work, checking the schoolbag and pencil case, helping to keep order and the cleanliness of the work).
• take care of oral homework such as reading, memorizing, mental arithmetic; support the child in collecting materials or researching.
• help the child to do their homework independently, clearly and neatly.
• together with the children, ensure a quiet, tidy workplace.
• encourage their children to make appropriate use of working hours at school.

Children…

• mark or write down their homework properly and carefully.
• Pay close attention to the explanation and ask if they have not understood something.
• try to do their homework in a concentrated and independent way.
• give the parents or guardians or the teacher independent feedback as to whether they need help again or have not finished their homework. (The children should learn to be responsible for their homework. It is not the parents’ job to apologise to their children for unfinished homework.)

Change in LII

Changes in LII are only exceptionally and rarely accepted. The school follows the valid regulations approved by the Board of Governors.

In case the parents ask for a change in LII for their child, they are requested to send the Deputy Head of the school the following form (by e-mail). As changes in LII may be made only at the start of the school year, this request has to be sent before the 30 April 2021 – to the secretariat of Primary school: lux-secretariat-nursery-and-primary-cycle@eursc.eu. PLEASE ENSURE SECTION A IS COMPLETED BEFORE RETURNING THE FORM.

The school will follow the procedure below:

1. Testing of the child (dates of these tests are not communicated to the parents but will be held in the period between the request and the class council):
   • the current LII teacher will write a report (no extra testing necessary)
   • the pupil will be tested by the LII coordinator of the language requested. The test consists of a writing, listening and speaking Further information or sample of the test cannot be given.
2. The results will be reported to the Deputy Head, who will use these during the Class Council to decide with all teachers currently working with the child upon the During the class council the arguments of the parents will also be taken into account.
3. The decision will be communicated to the parents in written form after the Class council. In case the decision is in favour of this change, please note that support will be needed for the child to get to the level of the course and that this is to be organized privately, ideally with a native

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Change in religion/ethics

Please note that changes in religion or ethics are generally accepted. The change will effective as of the next school year.

In case the parents would like to request a change in religion/ethics for your child, please take the following into account:

• As the constitution of the different groups needs to be done by the end of the school year, the parents send the request before June 1st. In this case the change will be accepted without any restrictions.