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Class Scheduling
New students need to register for their second semester elective courses. Below you will find a 2011/2012 Registration Card. The card is self-explanatory and lists the number of courses that are available to each student.
6th grade students are required to take: PE (every other day), a music elective (every other day), a modern language elective (every day), and an exploratory elective called the "SPICE rotation" (every day). Grade 6 students choose their music elective and their modern language elective. They will be placed into PE and a SPICE class.
7th grade students are required to take: PE (every other day) and a semester of religion (every other day). All other electives are by choice. Please limit your elective courses to a total of three semesters of study. The fourth elective is the mandatory PE class. As space permits, we will place new students into the second semester religion courses. Students should indicate both their first choices and their alternative choices. Please note that we will do our best to place students into their first choices, but cannot make any guarantees because many classes are already full.
Course Registration
All new Middle School students are required to complete the Registration Card. Please click the appropriate links below to download a copy of the Registration Card and to view the Course Registration Booklet.
Grade 6 Registration Card Grade 6 Course Registration Booklet
Grade 7 Registration Card Grade 7 Course Registration Booklet
Grade 8 Registration Card Grade 8 Course Registration Booklet
This card should be completed and returned to Ms. Yen Siau in the Middle School office as soon as possible by fax: +(852) 2899-0809 or email: ysiau@hkis.edu.hk. Ms Siau will be in contact you to provide further information on registration procedures.
1:1 Laptop Program at HKIS
HKIS is a 1:1 laptop program first-and-foremost to enhance student learning. The 1:1 laptop environment standardizes the “learning environment” between home and school and makes possible greater use of multimedia and interactive learning materials. It also supports independent learning, allowing our students to find audiences for their work, to solve problems together, and better prepare them for the challenges and opportunities presented in the 21st Century.
The one-to-one laptop program allows students to learn the skills they will require in the modern workplace; namely – innovation, adaptivity to change, and being technologically literate.
In addition, a 1:1 laptop environment ensures that HKIS is at the cutting-edge of educational philosophy, technology and delivery. It supports our school’s strategy to provide innovative and flexible educational technology solutions in the classroom and beyond.
Technology Fee
In the 2010-2011 school year, HKIS commenced its 1:1 laptop program for Grades 5-12. This program involves the addition of a technology fee from students in grades 5 through to 12 once every three years. The technology fee covers the full cost of a Macbook Pro 2.4Ghz computer with 4GB of RAM and 250GB hard-drive, plus site-licensed software specifically selected to support the HKIS educational program. Please click here for additional information.
Laptop Distribution Information
HKIS is running a two-hour distribution session on the afternoon of Friday, January 13 from 1:00-3:00pm. A parent MUST accompany each student. The sessions contain information for both student and parent concerning expectations of laptop use at HKIS, as well as procedures for service and support. Families with children in the Middle School and High School may choose to attend either session (you do not need to attend both). The session is in the Middle School seminar rooms on the 2nd floor, Room # 200A, B & C.
Technology 101 Sessions for Students
All new students are required to attend a series of four Technology 101 Sessions held after school. These sessions are intended to provide our new students with the knowledge and skills to transition smoothly into our 1:1 program. Students who have previous Mac experience also need to attend because they will learn about programs that are used specifically at HKIS. These sessions are from 3:15 - 4:10 p.m. on January 17, 19 & 31 and February 2.
Important Forms to Complete
1. HKIS Physical Examination Form must be received prior to your child's first date of attendance. Please click here to access the downloadable form.
2. HKIS Trip Liability & Waiver Form must be received prior to your child's first date of attendance. Please click here to access the downloadable form.
Middle School Important Information
School Hours
7:50 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
School Uniform and Dress Code
The Middle School uniform consists of a school-authorized white or blue cotton polo shirt (long or short sleeved) with "HKIS" embroidered on the left sleeve. The uniform shirts are available from the Dragon Shop (Campus Store - opposite the High School Cafeteria). Students may wear any typical shorts, skirts or long trousers. Denim is acceptable. Short skirts/shorts/tops with leggings are not acceptable. The bottoms must not be torn or disheveled. In addition trousers must be cinched at the waist and skirts and shorts must be knee-length or longer. Students must wear sports shoes (Sneakers, trainers). Please click here to view the Middle School Dress Code.
Dragon Shop and Booster Club
Campus Store - opposite the High School Cafeteria on Tai Tam Campus
Open Monday - Friday
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact details:
Tel: +(852) 3149-7186
Email: dragonshop@hkis.edu.hk
Click here for Dragon Shop Website
School Supplies
Please be sure to bring a combination lock for their personal locker. They should also bring some basic school supplies, such as a ringed binder with lined paper, a small exercise book for math, and a variety of pens and highlighters. Should there be specific items that a teacher requires for his or her class, these will be available from the Dragon Shop and can be purchased once the semester begins. For students in 8th grade Algebra, they will need a TI-84 calculator. These are also available in the Dragon Shop.
Lunch Program
Chartwells provides a balanced hot lunch program, as well as snacks and beverages at break time. Payment by cash and Octopus Card are accepted. In all cases, students are also welcome to bring their own lunch.
Bus Information & Schedules
Bus schedules and registration forms are available by clicking here
Please direct all bus enquires to:
Tai Tam Campus (Grades 6 - 12)
Ms. Sally Yau
Tel: +(852) 3149-7151
Email: syau@hkis.edu.hk
Parent Faculty Organization (PFO)
All parents of newly admitted students will be contacted by a Parent-2-Parent Mentor, who has been chosen based on your student's grade level needs to answer questions about HKIS and, if needed, living in Hong Kong. You will also be invited to the New Parent Coffee sponsored by Parent-2-Parent Mentor Program, a committee of our Parent Faculty Organization (PFO). The PFO will be contacting you directly to advise the date and venue. You won't want to miss it!
Take a look at the PFO website here
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: hkismentors@gmail.com
Middle School Contacts
Ms. Yen Siau
Executive Secretary
Tel: +(852) 3149-7207
email: ysiau@hkis.edu.hk
Mrs. Yvonne Phelps
Executive Secretary
Tel: +(852) 3149-7206
email: yphelps@hkis.edu.hk
Ms. Patra Lam
Executive Secretary
Tel: +(852) 3149-7234
email: plam@hkis.edu.hk
PLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP US UPDATED WITH YOUR PREFERRED EMAIL AND HONG KONG MAILING ADDRESSES. If we do not have a residential mailing address, future correspondence.
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