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School Departure Procedures
School staff will supervise the students’ departure from school in accordance with the procedures outlined below.
Staff Supervision
All teachers are responsible for the dismissal of their classes. Teachers will see that each student is released in accordance with procedures designated by the parent/guardian on the School Dismissal Form. If any teacher is not able to supervise during students’ departure, another member of staff will be appointed.
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Students enrolled and participating in an after-school activity will go from their classrooms to the cafeteria, gym, classroom or other designated area, where appropriate personnel will take attendance.
Except for after-school activity participants, the playground will NOT be monitored or supervised after school hours. All children not enrolled in the after-school activity program should either go directly home, into vehicles picking them up or to their assigned buses, and are not to play on school grounds without parental supervision.
Any child who ordinarily is picked up at school by an adult will be sent or brought to the main office if the adult fails to collect the child at dismissal. They should not leave school grounds.
Pick-up / Parking Procedures
Drivers must comply with designated school drop-off/pick-up and parking procedures. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to the school or on the streets surrounding the school.
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Parental Authorization for Each Student’s Dismissal Procedure
Parents/guardians will be required to submit a School Dismissal Permission Form, to inform the school administration of the dismissal procedure to be followed for each student. Options will include:
- Dismissal by the teacher, with permission to walk off school grounds
- Dismissal by the teacher to a designated area outside the school building to await pick-up (areas to be specified by each school);
- Ride home on the school bus, with dismissal by the bus driver at the student’s designated bus stop;
- Dismissal to an after-care program/after-school activity;
- Exchange of custody between the school and a designated adult (ID REQUIRED) at a designated area within the school building.
Questions 15-20
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage .
True – if the statement agrees with the information
False – if the statement contradicts the information
Not given – if there is no information on this
15. This document provides guidelines for school employees.
16. If a teacher is absent, a different teacher will take care of the children’s departure.
17. Children not enrolled in after-school activities cannot play on school grounds after school.
18. If you are late to pick up your child, you will find them at the main office.
19. There is a parking lot for parents driving their kids to or from school.
20. Parents should talk to the school’s administration to inform how their kids will go home.
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Read the text below and answer questions 21-27
Courses at City College
A. Art
In this course, you will study with our artist-in-residence, Zuska Dimitriev, who is a talented painter in the region. You will learn how to paint with both oils and water colours, using the local landscape as your inspiration. Many painting classes take place outside near the riverbank if the weather is good. Mrs. Dimitriev also gives art history classes, so you’ll learn about the rise of post impressionism, modern art and even pop art. For those interested in sculpture, there are some classes with Erkan Yolan in Room
B. Debating
Would you like to gain more confidence and learn how to argue? Take our debate and public speaking class which takes place Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6PM. You will learn how to present your ideas in a logical way and how to use tone and expression to convince your listeners. This course is ideal for both students and professionals who need to deliver presentations.
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C. Music
We are honoured to welcome Alec Walters, a nationally renowned guitarist and pianist who is teaching the music class this year. Everyone is welcome to join the class on Thursday at 3:30 pm, no matter your level or ability in music. Alec has a huge array of instruments that you can discover, ranging from synthesizers to drums, from oboes to trumpets. You’ll learn how to play the basics or, if you’re a higher level, learn how to play more advanced pieces on the instrument of your choice. So, what are you waiting for? Come and join the band!
D. Cooking
Are you hungry? In this course, learn to cook like the best French chefs under the direction and expertise of Jean-Luc Dupont, our specialist in French cuisine. In this fascinating course, you will learn how to make some typical French dishes that will impress all your friends. Jean-Luc teaches you the rules of the kitchen, the best and freshest ingredients and methods to prepare for tasty dishes. Enjoy your meal!
E. Japanese
We are very lucky to have an excellent Japanese teacher, Hiroko Nagata. Unfortunately, he is currently only taking on advanced students this semester. You will develop your conversation abilities in Japanese as well as mastering your understanding of Japanese characters. The course includes a one-week trip to Kyoto with Mr. Nagata which all our current students are excited about. This course also includes classes on Japanese culture, food and etiquette.
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F. Dance
Let’s boogie! Join our modern dance class which is taught by two teachers from Brazil, Vanessa Star and Antonio Sevilla. The course includes many types of dance: salsa, tango, zumba, jazz and even tap-dancing. Your level and ability to dance doesn’t matter. Just join the group and follow their lead! This class, however, is only open to people between 65 years and above, as the other dance classes are now fully booked up.
Questions 21- 24
Look at the six course advertisements, A-F
Match the statement below with the course that they are describing.
21. It’s not open for all levels
22. Its availability depends on your age.
23. You will learn something about the past.
24. It may be useful for both academic and career purposes.
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Questions 25-27
Answer the question below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
25. What will you learn to paint with Zuska Dimitriev in the art course?
26. What personal quality will you develop in the debating course?
27. What can you pick in the music class?
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ANSWERS
15. TRUE
16. NOT GIVEN
17. FALSE
18. TRUE
19. TRUE
20. FALSE
21. E
22. F
23. A
24. B
25. LANDSCAPE(S)
26. CONFIDENCE
27. INSTRUMENT
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