Who's Who at NIS?
You're feeling unwell during school hours. Where can you go?
Tell the teacher, then go to the CLINIC
A student says he returns a wallet they found in the hallway without taking anything, and it's true. Which TORCH value are they demonstrating?
Honest
Which organization offers the Advanced Placement (AP) program, allowing high school students to take college-level courses?
College Board.
Which break comes first in the school year?
A. Winter Break
B. Spring Break
C. Mid-Break
C. Mid-Break
What does NIS stand for?
Nibras International School
Who is the best person to talk to if you need help choosing courses or planning for university?
The school counselor
Before entering the NIS campus, what must all visitors do?
Check in at the gate and wear the appropriate visitor lanyard or sticker.
NIS is an AP school. What is the difficulty level of an AP course?
college-level classes and may earn university credit or advanced placement, depending on the university.
What grades are for MAP testing in Highschool?
Grade 9 & 10 Only.
How long has it been since NIS was founded?
Hint: it was founded somewhere in 2000-2010
21 years.
Who is the staff member responsible for supporting student behavior, wellbeing, and school discipline?
The Dean of Students (Mr Erik)
True or False: Students may wear black sweatpants as part of their NIS uniform.
False. Only plain navy blue sweatpants with no writing or symbols are allowed.
The National Honor Society (NHS) recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in more than just academics. Name 1 quality NHS looks for.
At which event can we present and portray our projects? (2 of these occur throughout the year)
Exhibitions, 1st and 2nd semester
When did the superintendent Dr. Jay join us?
2020 - now
Who is the highest-ranking leader responsible for overseeing the entire school and ensuring it achieves its mission and goals?
The Superintendent (Mr Jay)
A student forgets to wear the correct NIS uniform and is unable to change into appropriate clothing during the school day. According to the handbook, what is a possible consequence?
Parents may be contacted to bring the correct uniform or pick up the student.
The student may receive detention.
Their academic professional grade may be affected.
What does being accredited mean? In terms of school.
It means the school has met recognized standards for quality education and is committed to continuous improvement.
Which assessments are scheduled for both Semester 1 and Semester 2?
Mid-Semester Exams and Final Exams.
What was NIS called before it's current name?
Al Nibras School
I help make sure the school runs smoothly by overseeing operations, facilities, transportation, safety, and other essential systems behind the scenes.
Secondary School Principal and Assistant Superintendent for Systems Operations (Mr Jason)
What is each assessment to its percentage of the overall grade:
Google Classroom
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
classroom: 70%
midterm: 10%
finals: 20%
What is NEASC, and what is its role in education? (No need to explain each letter, just what it is.)
NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) is an international accrediting organization that evaluates schools to ensure they meet high standards of educational quality and continuous improvement.
During Mid-Semester Exams and Semester/Final Exams, what time are students dismissed from school?
12:30 PM
How many AP courses does NIS have to offer currently?
10 APs