A. Target population
The
population of the Colegio Luso Internacional do Porto will include students:
(1) born
in Portugal,
(2) born in other countries but residing in
Portugal,
(3) born
in other countries of Portuguese parents who have returned to Portugal. Major countries of origin: The Netherlands, Japan, France, united Kingdom, united
states, Germany, Sweden, Belgium.
B. General structure
The Colegio Luso Internacional do Porto will
have two major components:
1. the Elementary program, divided into
a. Primary School grades K-4
b. Middle School: Grades 5-6
2. the High school~ divided into
a. Junior High: grades 7-9
b. Senior High: grades 10-12, with two
programs:
1. International Baccalaureate Program
2. Professional Program: International Business
Administration.
C. School
Schedule
1. Length of school Year
The
duration of the school year will be 180 days, excluding any holidays. The
traditional Portuguese holidays and school vacations will be observed.
2. Daily Schedule:
Period 1: 8:30- 9:20
Period 2: 9:30- 10:20
Period 3: 10:30- 11:20
Break: 11:20 - 11:50
Period 4: 11:50, - 12:40
Period 5: 12:50, - 13:40
Lunch; 13:40 - 14:40
Period 6: 14:40 - 15:30
Period 7: 15:40: - 16:30
Period 8: 16:40 - 17:30
D. Program of Studies
The program of studies of the Colegio Luso Internacional do Porto will
follow an innovative curriculum designed to prepare students for the
International Baccalaureate, or for a professional diploma in International Business
Administration.
The curriculum will emphasize communication and
computing skills, critical thinking, research techniques, multicultural education,
and an integrated approach to curriculum design.
Even though the greatest portion of class time
is already allocated to specific disciplines, the schedule gives students the
opportunity to pursue learning in other areas. The elective program will offer
courses in Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Anthropology, Organization
Studies, Classical Languages, Computing Sciences, Individual Studies, Modern
Foreign Languages (English, French, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Japanese),
Research Projects, and any course offered in the Professional Program.
In addition to, or in place of, the elective
program students will be encouraged to undertake independent studies in various
disciplines, under the guidance and supervision of a qualified teacher.
Since the philosophy written by Artur Victoria
for the Colegio Luso Internacional do Porto defines the student as a researcher, it is
imperative that they become proficient in the processes, methodology and technology
of research. All students will, therefore, take a series of courses in Research
Technology. This course will provide each student an extensive
"hands-on" computer experience. Students will be expected to keyboard
at 35 wpm, master a word-processing and database software.
The teacher, working cooperatively with other
subject matter teachers will develop theme materials pertinent to an integrated
curriculum.
E. Organization of Classes
Classes will be heterogeneous in terms of
students academic performance. Students
may be assigned to learning groups for specific curriculum units according to
the mastery of skills required.
F. The Schools
1. Primary School .(grades K-4)
The principal goal of this school will be to prepare
thoroughly bilingual/bicultural (or trilingual/multicultural) students. The curriculum
will be presented and learned in two languages simultaneously:
English/Portuguese, English/Japanese, English/Dutch, English/French, etc. The
availability of these sections will depend on their respective number of
students.
In the third grade students will initiate the study
of a third language.
2. Middle School (grades 5-6)
The transition from the environment of the
primary school to that of the junior high is always difficult. The purpose of
the middle school is to facilitate this process. students wili still afford
themselves of the security provided by a small environment and by the caring
attention of a teacher specifically assigned to their homeroom, while at the same
time they will venture into the larger school through the elective program.
3. Junior High (grades 7-9)
Students will be assigned to learning modules
for four periods: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Math. All students must take the Research
Technologies and civic & Moral Education courses.
4. Senior High (grades 10-12)
Upon completion of the 9th grade students will have
to make a decision between the International Baccalaureate and the Professional
programs.
a. International Baccalaureate Program:
Students
who apply for the International Baccalaureate & Program will follow a
course of studies designed in accordance with its strict specifications.
Article 2 of the General Regulations states the following: The examination for
the Diploma requires candidates to offer six subjects, and normally studied
over a period of two years. At least three and not more than four must be
offered at Higher level (HL) and the others, at Subsidiary level (SL).
Syllabuses at HL requ1re of minimum of 240 hours teaching time; syllabuses at
SL require a minimum of 150 hours teaching time. (One hour=60 minutes teaching
time.) (General Guide [1985], p.1)
The goal
of the Colegio Luso Internacional do Porto will be to offer students a rigorous course of
studies during the years preceding the 11th
b.
Professional program:
Students who opt for the Professional Program will be pursuing
a course of studies to prepare them for a diploma as a Business Administration Technical
Assistant grade, so that by the time they enter the International Baccalaureate
Program they may be thoroughly prepared. The final two years should be a time
for concentrated studies and for the preparation of a research project.
During their last two years students who opt for
the International Baccalaureate Program may follow a schedule similar to the one indicated.
Besides the outlined academic program, seniors (12th graders) will have a
Community service period (serving as tutors to students in lower grades,
volunteering their services to community agencies, etc.).
During the senior year students must complete an
extensive research project (Exhibition of Mastery), using at least two media
(writing being compulsory). The completed project will then be, defended before
a jury composed by faculty, administration and parents.
4. Senior High (grades (10-12)
Upon completion of the 9t:h grade students will
have to make a decision between the International Baccalaureate and the
professional programs.
a. International Baccalaureate Program:
Students
who opt for the International Baccalaureate Program will follow a course of studies
designed in accordance with its strict specifications. Article 2 of the General
Regulations states the following: The examination for the Diploma requires candidates
to offer six subjects, each norm studied
over a period of two years at least three and not more than four must be
offered at Higher level (HL) and the others at Subsidiary level (SL).
Syllabuses at HL require of minimum of 240 hours teaching time; syllabuses at SL require a minimum of
150 hours teaching time. (One hour=60 minutes teaching time.) (General Guide)
The goal of the Colegio Luso Internacional do Porto
will be to offer students a rigorous course of studies during the refers
preceding the 11th. The curriculum is designed to allow students.
the possibility of continuing their studies at a higher level or of entering
the job market.
G. Language(s) of Instruction (Middle, Junior
& Senior)
Students who opt for a program of stud1es equivalent
to that of a Portuguese school will use the Portuguese language for at least
two subjects, including Language Arts and Social studies.
Those who choose the International Studies
section will have English as the language of instruction. students whose first
language is not English and in numbers that do not warrant the creation of a
full section in their own language, will receive instruction in English with
the assistance of a teacher and/or instructional aide fluent in their language.
H. The Role of the Teacher
The teacher will function as coordinator of
learning, and as a second source of reference. Teachers will be assigned to
teams. These teams will be responsible for coordinating the development of curriculum,
the preparation of learning units, the integration of the different
disciplines, and the monitoring and evaluation of students.
I. The Role of the Teacher-Advisor
Each teacher will be assigned as an advisor to
a group of 15 students (grades 7-12). The teacher advisor, under the supervision of the Guidance Counselor,
will be responsible for the daily monitoring of each student's personal and
academic development, and wi1l serve as liaison between the student and the
school.
II. The Role of the Guidance Counselor
The role of the Guidance Counselor will include
the following:
a. to monitor the overall academic performance
of students and to help them discover their full potential and to develop
special abilities;
b. to provide support in the form of individual
and group counseling sessions, during which school and/or personal problems may
be discussed and solutions developed;
c. to ensure that students are properly
scheduled so that their educational and personal needs are met;
d. to provide students with the best
information possible in regards to programs, opportunities, and options both in
and outside school;
e. to guide students in their decision-making
process in regards to post-graduate plans including higher education,
employment, etc.;
f. to coordinate support services to students
and to establish good communication with parents;
g. to identify students at risk and to initiate/coordinate
all efforts to support student performance, involving the parents in the
process.
The Guidance Counselor will play an active role
in the curricular life of the Colegio. She will participate regularly in
committee meetings. This participation will result in improved communication and
consultation among all those concerned with students' academic, emotional, and
social progress, and therefore a more effective effort to meet their needs.
In addition to providing students with much
needed information, group sessions will allow counselors and students to
develop a better rapport. Counselors will also supervise the activities of Teachers
Advisors.
K. Administrative structure
1. Administration:
The administrative structure
will be constituted by:
* Headmaster, (full-time),
* Master of the Elementary School (60%
administration, 40% teaching), and
* Master of the Secondary School (60%
administrative duties, 40% teaching).
a. The Headmaster will be appointed by the President
of the Executive Council of the Fundação Luso-Internacional Dr. Artur Victoria.
The Masters will be appointed by the Headmaster in consultation with the
President of the Executive Council.
b. The Headmaster will be responsible for:
1. representing the Colegio Luso
Internacional do Porto
2. Assuring the highest possible level of excellence
of the educational process;
3. Hiring, supervising, and evaluating the staff
needed for the effective functioning of the Colegio Luso Internacional do Porto;
4. Submitting the educational plan for the approval
of the General council;
5. submitting the yearly activities plan and its
final report for the approval of the General council;
6. Submitting the yearly budget and the subsequent
final report for the approval of the General council.
c. The responsibility for the smooth operation
of the Colegio on a daily basis rests with the
Masters of the High School.
These responsibilities are divided into two
primary areas:
1. Leadership: overall supervision of their respective
schools; long-range planning; overseeing delivery of services to students; developing,
improving, and implementing student support services; staff development,
supervision, and evaluation; program development; maintaining a positive school
climate.
2. Management: overseeing student and teacher attendance;
monitoring student achievement and behavior; contacting parents; facilitating
efficient space and teacher utilization; facilitating distribution of supplies;
completing requested reports; preparing and monitoring yearly school budget.
2. School Government
The decision-making process will involve all components
of the school: students, teachers, parents, and administrators. The
representative bodies of the Colegio Luso Internacional do Porto will be:
* The Council of Students
* The Faculty Council
* The General Council.
a. council of Students: Each homeroom (turma)
will elect one representative and one alternate who will serve on the Council
of Students.
1. The elected representatives to the Council of
Students will nominate and elect the following officers: President, Vice-president,
and secretary/Treasurer.
2. The Council of Students will have the following
functions:
a. To deliberate and make recommendations or proposals
that have been initiated by it or presented to it.
1. To forward to the General council any recommendations
that deal with general policy.
b. To establish the following standing committees:
* Fundraising committee
* Activities Committee.
c. To establish special ad hoc committees whenever
the need arises.
d. To advocate before the General council and
Administration whatever needs and aims of the student body the Council of Students deems worthy of proposing.
b. Faculty Council: Each curricular department will
elect one representative to serve on this council. The Faculty Council will be responsible
for:
1. The development of the program of studies, curricular
organization, teaching methodologies, and evaluative criteria;
2. The development of a program of staff development;
3. The selection of didactic materials;
4. The promotion of exchange programs with the community
and other schools.
c. Council of Parents: One parent
representative and one alternate will be elected per homeroom to serve on this council. The Council of Parents
will be responsible for:
1. Establishing effective communication channels
between the colegio and parents;
2. Assisting faculty and administration in carrying
out their extra-curricular activities;
3. collaborating in the development of all fund-raising
activities;
4. serving as general support to parents in the
educational process of their children.
e. Advisory Board: this board will be formed by
the founding members of the colegio Internacional da Foz and by the permanent
members of the Directive council of the Fundação Luso-Internacional.
It will serve as a consultative assembly to the
Headmaster and to the General Council.
f. General Council of the Colegio Luso
Internacional do Porto: the
Headmaster, the Masters, and the guidance Counselors, three representatives
from each council, two representatives from the Teacher Advisors, and one
representative from the Advisory Board will constitute this council.
This council will be responsible for:
1. The definition of the role of each component
of the educational process;
2. The approval of the educational project and
all operational policies;
3. The approval of the yearly activity plan and
subsequent final report;
4. The approval of the yearly proposed budget
and subsequent final report;
5. The development of a plan of interaction
with the community, with other schools, and with municipal and/or governmental
agencies;
6. The development of a plan of
extra-curricular activities, cultural and athletic, within and without the Colegio
Luso Internacional do Porto;
7. The overall evaluation of the program of studies,
and to forward proposals for needed changes and/or improvements to the
President of the Executive Council.
a. If there is disagreement between this Council
and the President of the Executive Council, the Council of the Colegio Luso
Internacional do Porto , through the
Headmaster may present its case to the Executive Council.
8. The establishment of the following standing committees:
* student Affairs
* Academic Policy
* Administrative Policies
* Discipline
g. Curricular organization: The Academic
Council The Colegio Internacional da Foz aims to personalize learning to the
greatest possible degree. Thus, the basic curricular unit is the team of
teachers charged with the educational process of a group of students
(homeroom).
These teams, however, must pattern their work by more general
curriculum guides. Each school (Primary, Middle, and High) will, thus, be
respon-sible for the definition and development of all of its curricular and
extracurricular guides and activities in accordance with the stated educational
goals of the Colegio Luso Internacional do Porto.
To this end, each school
will organize an Academic Committee formed by its respective faculty and
chaired by the appropriate Master.
The overall responsibility for coordinating the
work of the different committees will rest with the Academic Council. Three
representatives from each Academic Committee and the members of the Headmaster's
Cabinet will form the Academic council, which will be chaired by the
Headmaster, or his/her designee.
The Academic Council will be responsible for:
a. planning and coordinating interdisciplinary curricular
activities;
b. analyzing didactic-pedagogical problems and
for proposing adequate solutions;
c. making recommendations to the appropriate Master
on students whose promotion to the next grade has not been approved by all
teachers involved in the evaluative process;
d. collaborating in the needs assessment
process:
e. recommending the acquisition of needed books
and instructional materials.
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