NIS Handbook
To empower the next generation of global leaders who can excel anywhere in the world is NIS?
A. Core Value
B. Mission
C. Vision
C. Vision
👉 Scenario: A student walks in and immediately starts scrolling TikTok instead of putting their phone away.
Question: Which rule is being forgotten?
Rule no. 1
True or False:
Professionalism/Behavior is 20% in the grading system.
False.
It is 10% under coursework category.
True or False:
When a student commits academic dishonesty three times in the same class, he/she will automatically receive a “0” for the semester.
True
A group is comparing the traditions of Diwali, Ramadan, and Christmas to see how cultures celebrate differently.
Which subject is this?
Sociology
True or False:
Make up is allowed for girls as long as it is not too obvious at all.
False
👉 Scenario: Students are dismissed, but one table has snack wrappers, pencils on the floor, and chairs pushed out.
Question: Which rule should students remember?
Rule number 3
Students should always bring the following to Social Studies class, except:
A. A charged device
B. Copybook
C. Map
C. Map
NIS fully expects that all students embody _______ and responsibility in their academic endeavors.
honesty
The class is role-playing as buyers and sellers in a marketplace to see how prices are decided.
Which subject is this?
Economics
Middle School students (Grades 6-8) will enter and exit through which School Entrance/Gate same as last year?
H
Rule number 4 states that students must line up ________ before getting in and during dismissal.
quietly
Coursework is composed of how many percent in the grading system?
70%
It is defined as "to deliberately give or seek an advantage through dishonest gain".
Cheating
A class discusses why citizens must vote, follow laws, and respect the constitution.
Which subject is this?
Civics
True or False:
Students must not have more than ten (10) unexcused absences per semester or eighteen (18) unexcused or excused absences per school year. If they do, they will receive no grade (NG) and no credit for the course.
False
Students must not have more than twelve (12) unexcused absences per semester or eighteen (18) unexcused or excused absences per school year. If they do, they will receive no grade (NG) and no credit for the course.
👉 Scenario: During a discussion, one student takes out their iPad and starts playing a game instead of listening.
Question: Which rule was broken?
Rule number 5
👉 Scenario: During group work, one classmate has a different opinion than you. Instead of arguing, you listen and try to understand their point of view.
Question: Which TORCH value are you showing?
Tolerant
Copying from a website without citing the source is a great example of?
Plagiarism
Students are examining how deforestation affects communities around the Amazon Rainforest.
Which subject is this?
Geography
For each class, students must be in the classroom before the bell rings to avoid being marked late in Block 1 lesson which starts at 7:45. Anyone late must:
Obtain a ______________ from the sign-in table on the first floor in front of Mr. Erik’s office (Middle School)
Late Slip
👉 Scenario: While you’re explaining instructions, three students keep shouting out answers without raising hands.
Question: Which rule applies here?
Rule number 7
When we partner with other subjects in a project making to resolve a problem and connect our ideas altogether for the benefit of the greater good just like the Avengers, we are doing what type of learning?
(Wrong spelling wrong)
Transdisciplinary learning
What is the consequence of a first offense in academic dishonesty?
A. Zero on the assignment and a parent phone call.
B. Detention
C. Parent meeting with Principal
A. Zero on the assignment and a parent phone call.
The class is creating a project about how technology and social media affect friendships today.
Which subject is this?
Sociology