6.3 Partnerships with parents and the community by

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CIS Class Parents work with CIS to support the class community, ensure clairty in communication and feedback any challenges or concerns different classes may have

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Class parents meet monthly to review upcoming communication, focus on one specific aspect of the school for review and development and identify any areas of concern

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CIS Elementary Community WhatsApp helps ensure all parents are communicating in one organized space. Our lead class parent overseas these groups, with each class parent supporting their own class WhatsApp

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The CIS WhatsApp Parent Code of Conduct helps ensure all parents in our community understand the do's and dont's of communicating via the WhatsApp platform

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Collegiate International School Website

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The CIS Website has all core policies and handbooks available to ensure all stakeholders can access core documents easily

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The CIS Elementary Parent Padlet provides a quick access page to answer frequent questions parents may have

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CIS Communication Policy set clear guidelines to teachers for how to communicate with all stakeholders, including parents.

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CIS Wildcat Newsletter is published every month as a celebration of the CIS community. This is designed to be a fun and engaging newsletter reflecting on the successes of the month and identifying core events coming up

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Monthly Events Video is sent the week before the start of every month. This gives details for the upcoming months events and helps ensure EAL families can access the information verbally as opposed to text

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Friday Parent Email | Phase 1

Every Friday parents get an email from their teacher to ensure they have a detailed overview of the week coming up. These emails include:

Reflection of the past week
What students are learning next week
Key dates and events coming up
Overview of all events for the month
Important links for parents to access

The Friday emails is the only bulk email for parents that is sent during the week from the class teacher to help ensure communication is kept streamlined for families

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Friday Parent Email | Phase 2 (Lower Elementary)

Every Friday parents get an email from their teacher to ensure they have a detailed overview of the week coming up. These emails include:

Reflection of the past week
What students are learning next week
Key dates and events coming up
Overview of all events for the month
Important links for parents to access

The Friday emails is the only bulk email for parents that is sent during the week from the class teacher to help ensure communication is kept streamlined for families

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Friday Parent Email | Phase 2 (Upper Elementary)

Every Friday parents get an email from their teacher to ensure they have a detailed overview of the week coming up. These emails include:

Reflection of the past week
What students are learning next week
Key dates and events coming up
Overview of all events for the month
Important links for parents to access

The Friday emails is the only bulk email for parents that is sent during the week from the class teacher to help ensure communication is kept streamlined for families

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CIS Elementary Toddle Calendar gives access to a yearlong overview for all parents. Posts on the calendar are specific for each class and automatically send out reminders to help families stay organized

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Toddle is the communication platform for parents to support them in organization and connection to their child's class. The Toddle Family App includes:

Toddle Calendar
Toddle Annoucements
Student Portfolio

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Toddle Announcements are sent two weeks prior and one day before all events in the Elementary. These have the basic details of events to help families stay organized.

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Toddle Announcements are sent two weeks prior and one day before all events in the Elementary. These have the basic details of events to help families stay organized.

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Toddle Announcements are sent two weeks prior and one day before all events in the Elementary. These have the basic details of events to help families stay organized.

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Toddle Portfolio is a window into the classroom for parents to see what students are learning and celebrating.

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Toddel portfolio gives real-time learning examples for families to access to help ensure parents are aware of where students are in their personal learning journey

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The Toddle Portfolio is used as a tool to make feedback visible to students and parents - including teacher feedback, peer-feedback and self-evaluation.

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CIS Early Years Parent Handbook has key information, expectations and links.

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CIS Elementary Parent Handbook has key information, expectations and links.

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The CIS Instagram and facebook page promote CIS to both current parents and the Dubai community

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Monthly Parents Workshops help educate and inform parents on key areas of student life. These workshops are interactive and available online to help all parents attend

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CIS publishes the approved KHDA calendar at the start of each academic year to ensure parents know when school reports will be sent

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CIS assessment and reporting cycle is stragtegic to ensure parents are updated on student progress and attainment at the end of each term.

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CIS Hopes & Dreams Day

CIS starts the academic year with a Hopes & Dreams Day where parents, students and teachers meet to discuss and set goals for the academic year

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CIS Hopes & Dreams Day

CIS starts the academic year with a Hopes & Dreams Day where parents, students and teachers meet to discuss and set goals for the academic year

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CIS Hopes & Dreams Day

CIS starts the academic year with a Hopes & Dreams Day where parents, students and teachers meet to discuss and set goals for the academic year