Tashkent, Uzbekistan Report of what it's like to live there - 03/28/11
Personal Experiences from Tashkent, Uzbekistan
School Name:
TIS (tashkent international school)
Background Information:
1. Are you the parent of a child(ren) attending this school? A teacher at the school? Or both?
Parent
2. What grade or grades do/did your children attend at the school? During what year(s) did they attend the school?
3rd son will b in 4th and daughter will be in kindergarteen next yr...
3. During what years were you affiliated with this school?
2011-2012
4. What was your reason for living in the city where the school is located (e.g., government, military, corporate, NGO, retired)?
Military
Admissions & Welcome:
1. Are the admissions and placement procedures clearly stated to prospective families, either on the school website or through other means of communication?
2. How would you rate the school's support and welcome/integration of new students and their families, and why?
they are very flexible with new famlies,
Administration & School Procedures:
1. For the following attributes, down to the next blank box, grade your experience at the school on a scale of A to F with comments:
I grade the school a A. it is a REAL school that has gaurds for protection the teachers all vary but they are so felxible that if ur child doesnt click u can move them to another teacher.
2. Describe the general climate of the grade level that you teach or your child attends:
3. For the following attributes, down to the next blank box, grade your experience at the school on a scale of A (excellent) to F (unacceptable/terrible) and provide comments:<br><br>Overall fair and equitable treatment of all students and families:
My son did experience some bullying but after a conversation w the teacher it stopped.
4. How is the overall communication between teachers and parents, and the administration and parents? How is communication facilitated?
i can call email or stop in and speak with the teachers they are very friendly and willing to help
5. Services for gifted students who need academic challenge and students with learning difficulties:
NA
6. Availability and variety of after-school activities for various ages:
There are SO many activities after school. my son is in m-f activites.
7. Maintenance of appropriately high standards for all students:
8. Homework assigned (quality, quantity):
homework lacks but u can take what is given and add ur own homework.
9. Administration-parent communication:
the principle is amazing she is all about the students...
10. Teacher-student communication:
my son really likes his teacher
11. Academics, answer the following questions "yes" or "no" with an explanation if appropriate:<br><br>Are there any classes or subjects where students are not appropriately challenged?
Spelling words. i never see my son come home with spelling. and MATH they teach math different here so his way and my way of learning clash
12. Does your child receive any special-needs assistance or instruction at this school? If yes, what types? Who provides services and where:
no
13. Do you believe the special-needs assistance is appropriate and fills your needs? Explain:
14. Does the gifted and talented program meet the needs of students? Please explain:
na
15. Does the school offer a wide variety of elective or non-core classes such as art, music, and drama?
yes
16. Please describe any classes or programs that you believe are missing:
17. Are there academic requirements such as trips or other activities that cost money in addition to school fees?
yes.. after school activites such as soccer baseball pottery tae kwon doe and many others cost 20 dollars
18. What activities do you feel are missing?
19. Have your children participated in the activities offered? If no, please indicate why:
YEs
20. Does the school provide appropriate assistance to new students?
yes
21. Please describe any problem areas or challenges in social interaction at the school:
Academics & Resources:
1. What personal or academic counseling resources are available at this school? Is there a dedicated college counselor at the school? Is he/she familiar with universities worldwide?
2. Does the school have a library? How large is it? How updated are the books? Can students borrow books to read at home?
very good library
3. How are information technology resources at the school. Are they up-to-date? Is there a computer lab?
4. Describe the physical education resources at the school. Is there a gym? A swimming pool? Are there playing fields or tennis courts available?
PE goes once a week
5. What is the approximate teacher-to-student ratio in the grades that your child attended?
not sure on this but its a good ratio i think 15 to 1 (i think) please dont quote me on that
6. Are Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses available in upper grades? If this is an IB school, is the full diploma required of all students?
7. Is the amount and type of homework generally appropriate for the age and grade of the students?
Yes. at times i think there should be more then 1 page a night bc it only has a few questions but it works
8. What fine arts electives are available (music, drama, visual arts)?
There are SO many activities after school. my son is in m-f activites.
9. Are the teachers at the school required to speak English as a first language--or at least fluently?
all teachers speak english
10. What services are available for gifted/advanced students at the school? Please describe your experience with these services, if applicable.
no
11. What extra-curricular activities (including sports) are available at this school? Have your children participated in these activities? What activities do you feel are missing at the school?
Social & Emotional Well-Being:
1. Do expatriate students socialize with local students at the school? Are both groups successfully integrated into the school culture?
Yes
2. Are there are any problems with exclusionary behavior, cliques, or bullying at this school? Please describe any problems your children may have experienced in this area.
sometimes my son was bullied by local kids but its was corrected
Overall Impressions:
1. What is the greatest strength of this school?
Communication
2. Greatest challenge?
3. Would you choose this school again? Why?
Yes..
