Technology Use
Requirements and Assessment
Communication
Safety and Security
Life in BLIS
100
True or false: It is the students responsibility to bring a device and charger to school every day.
true!
100
Which of the following are examples of training in community service? (You may select more than one)
a) Studies on how to work cooperatively with parents.
b) Studies directed toward beautifying and fixing the school and its environment.
c) Developing campaigns to help the school and/or other schools that need help in terms of books, tools, etc.
d) Helping students with lower grades with their homework, classes and projects.
e) Projects about protecting the environment, beautifying and creating parks, and protecting our historic and cultural values, and stressing these projects’ importance in today's world.
f) Projects that develop a consciousness about the rules of society, for fellow students and for the community.
They all are!
And here are more examples:
Projects that encourage natural growth in the school garden, the general environment, and that fight erosion, those that protect plants which are about to become extinct and how to cultivate them for their survival.
Projects that help the poor.
Studies on helping the elderly in their daily routine.
Studies on how to make the lives of the needy and the poor better, including the homeless, those who live in rest homes.
Projects that help homeless and disabled children.
Projects that support civil social organizations.
100
What is the language of instruction and communication for the majority of your classes?
English
100
True or false: The school accepts responsibility for missing, lost, or stolen items from lockers.
FALSE
Students are responsible for the care of their own property. Each student is allocated a locker for storing their property. The lockers are school property. Loss or damage to the locker will be charged to the student.
Students should not leave valuables in their lockers. The school will endeavor to help locate missing items. The school accepts no responsibility for student items missing, lost or stolen.
100
True or False: Students are allowed to order food to be delivered to the school.
False
200
True or False: At any time a supervising teacher will be allowed to access any student’s Personal Electronic Device in order to monitor appropriate educational use by the student. BLIS may block sites that are accessed in contravention policy.
True
200
The grade value and points from the Ministry of National Education regulations (for middle school) are shown below. Grade 5-8 Students must get a minimum percentage of ___?___ for the second term in order to pass a class.
45%
200
Who is the Grade level coordinator for Grade 8?
Mr. Bülent Uzunoğlu
200
What should you do if you feel ill during the school day?
If a student feels ill during the school day, he/she may see the school nurse in the medical room of the 97 building. The student must get permission from their teacher before they may go. If the nurse is not available, the student should report to the Middle School Office. If you leave you must complete a check-out form.
Any medicines prescribed by a doctor to be taken during the school day should be left with the nurse, along with clear written instructions regarding times and dosages. Medicine left in bags or lockers can be lost and can be dangerous to other students. No form of medicine will be given without prior parental permission.
200
Which of the following are not considered appropriate for the school environment and should not be worn?
A) anything that contains offensive language or images
B) Hoods indoors
C) Flip flops
D) All of the above
D) all of the above
300
True or False: Drinks are only allowed in the computer lab if they have a secure closed top. Food is only allowed if is contained and does not leave crumbs or mess on the keyboards, tables, or floors.
False. Food and drink are not permitted in the computer labs.
300
True or False: If you do not complete an assignment during class, you must finish it at home, even if the teacher hasn't specifically stated it during the lesson.
True. Completing class work is imperative to show understanding of learning expectations and skills. Teachers develop lessons and activities that allow students opportunities to show their learning and often these assignments will be partially completed at home. Homework is an integral part of our school program. Completing homework should take priority over all other out-of-school activities.
300
Who is the middle school principal and who is the middle school assistant principal?
Ms. Tümay Krugman and Ms. Marjorie Wiebe
300
Who in this school are the first people you should go to for help, advice, and guidance (not necessarily academic related).
Me, your homeroom teacher, and the grade level coordinator.
Where further specific help or advice is needed the Guidance Counselor is available.
300
Put the formal steps of intervention for inappropriate behaviour in order.
a) student behaviour contract
b) meeting with teacher, parents, and student
c) behaviour reflection
d) meeting with administrators
e) official verbal warning
e) official verbal warning
c) behaviour reflection
a) student behaviour contract
b) meeting with teacher, parents, and student
d) meeting with administrators
The following behaviors are among those considered unacceptable at BLIS Middle School:
NOT COMPLETING WORK BY DUE DATE
MISUSE MATERIALS (NOT FOR INTENDED LEARNING OR DISRUPTING LEARNING COMMUNITY)
NOT COMPLETING WORK, WASTING CLASS TIME
DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR, TALKING DURING INSTRUCTION
DEFACING OR VANDALIZING SCHOOL PROPERTY
INAPPROPRIATE CHOICES DURING BREAK TIME
CHEWING GUM
SWEARING
PHONES/SMART WATCHES
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AIRPODS/ EARPHONES
When a teacher confronts any kind of serious violations that are mentioned below, he/she immediately reports the issue to the Middle School Principals (Step 5 of the Disciplinary Procedures).
Fights (*)
Bullying (including cyber-bullying)
Academic Integrity (including cheating/ plagiarism)(**)
Physical / verbal assault (hitting/kicking/ pushing/ punching / insulting/ etc.)
Use or possession of drugs/ alcohol
Smoking
Vandalism
Act of theft
Skipping class
Any behavior that can be considered as aggressive behavior towards teacher
Not following a direct order (i.e. refusing to go to the principal’s office)
400
Any school photos or videos taken at school, during school time or of students taking part in BLIS activities on and off campus, may not be shared on social media platforms accessible by the public and are only for use with the BLIS educational environment. How do we request permission to post photos or videos publicly?
The "photo consent form" is used/sent home.
400
Fill in the numbers.... Turkish Ministry of Education requirements are:
a) Exams (__?__ for each semester)
b) Projects (__?__ project in a year for a subject area)
c) Participation Grades (__?__, decided on by departments)
Turkish Ministry of Education requirements are:
a) Exams (two for each semester)
b) Projects (one project in a year for a subject area)
c) Participation Grades (three, decided on by departments)
400
What are two reasons why English is the social and academic language of interaction at BLIS according to the handbook?
Students practice and improve their English language skills.
Vocabulary and grammar specific to the subject matter will be reinforced.
All students, regardless of nationality and first language, can benefit fully from all classes.
Students should be aware at all times during the school day that communication in any language other than English may exclude others from their conversations
400
How do you communicate your concerns or submit suggestions to student council?
Students may raise matters of concern or submit suggestions through their elected grade level representatives. The Student Council will discuss these matters, then raise them with the school administration.
400
Answer True or False for all the following:
A) Smart watches are not included in as part of the No Phone Zone.
B) At school events, even OFF school premises, between 8 am and 4 pm students’ cell phones must be turned off and stowed away in backpacks, lockers or in the Middle School Office.
C) It is ok to keep your phone in your pocket if you don't use it.
D) Student phones that are seen or heard during these hours will be taken to the Middle School Office and kept there until the end of the day.
E) If a student’s phone is confiscated more than once, parents may be required to pick up the phone from the office.
A) False
B) True
C) False
D) True
E) True
500
What is the consequence for misusing a PED (non-cell phone) when it is your 4th offense?
4th Offense: (the device is taken away from the student by the teacher and given to the principal). Parents are contacted; parents have to collect the device.
500
A final grade (1-7) is awarded to indicate the overall achievement level of the student for the year in each subject using the IB MYP Final Grade Boundaries. Final grades are determined by calculating the sum of the 4 criteria grades
If a student's sum is 26, for example, what would their overall grade be?
6 (sum is between 24-27)
500
Name at least 3 of 5 aims of the Parent-Teacher Association.
The Parent-Teacher Association aims are:
To fulfill the requirements of The Ministry of Education.
To provide meaningful support to the school as it continually grows and strives toward further excellence.
To help to provide communication within the school "family"
To sponsor or organize social events.
To help support the Community Service Program and Projects through fundraising.
500
Why is attendance a safety concern?
An important function of keeping accurate attendance records at the start of each day and each lesson is to ensure the safety of our students and staff. In the event of an emergency we must be able to account for all members of our community. We will practice emergency drills to ensure that we are all able to be safe and secure in emergency situations.
500
During the school day, which areas are off limits (unless they have completed the sign out procedure or have been give specific permission from the principal/teacher)?
Name at least 4.
Anywhere off campus
Mehmet's Buffet
Classrooms if a teacher is not present
Heating or electrical rooms the the basement
97 Performance Wing or Black Box Theatre
Elevator
Areas under construction or repair