2020-2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE LYCEUM’S CORE VALUES 2

1. Mission and Values 3
2. Pledge 3

CALENDAR and TIMETABLE 4

1. Annual Academic Calendar 5
2. Daily Class Timetable 5
3. Unified Test Calendar 6
4. Fablab (A1) and Capstone Seminar (A2) Timetable 6
5. Examination Timetable 6

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS 7
1. School Attendance 8
2. Class Attendance 8
3. Low Class Attendance 8

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME and POLICIES 10

1. Expectations 11
2. Academic Honesty 11
3. Curriculum 11
4. Stem Programme 13
5. Grading Policies 13
6. Progress Reports 14
7. Missing Grade 14
8. Disputed Grade 14
9. Parent Teacher Meetings 15
10. Private Tuitions 15

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS and LEAVING CERTIFICATE 16

1. Promotion Requirements (First Year Students) 17
2. Leaving Certificate Requirements (Second Year Students) 17

EXTERNAL CAIE EXAMINATIONS 18

1. CAIE Examinations – Registration through The Lyceum 19
2. CAIE Examinations – Registration through the British Council
as a private candidate 20
3. Results 21

PROCEDURES STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW IN CASE OF ABSENCE 22

1. Procedure for submitting a letter of explanation/request for authorized absence 23
2. Absence from School: Partial Day – 2 Days 23
3. Absence from School: 3 or More Consecutive Days 23
4. Absence from School: 3 or More Consecutive Days
– Hospitalization / Emergency 23
5. Absence from School: 3 or More Consecutive Days
– Planned (Including Religious, Immigration or Family Reasons) 23
6. Absence from a School Examination 24
EXAMINATION RULES and REGULATIONS 25
1. Examination Rules and Regulations 26

COUNSELLING AND ADVISING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION 27

1. Counselling 28
2. Advising for Higher Education 28
3. Transcripts 30

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA) 32

1. Activities 33
2. Round Square 33
3. Co-curricular Modules 34
4. Student Council 34

STUDENT BEHAVIOUR 36
1. Campus Rules 37
2. Daily Uniform 37
3. Dress for Special Events 38

PROHIBITED BEHAVIOUR and ARTICLES 39

1. Academic Misconduct 40
2. Prohibited Behaviour and Articles 41
3. Mobile Phone Policy 41
4. Criminal Activity 42
5. Ethics and Appeal Review Committee 42

THE CAMPUS 43
1. Campus Hours 44
2. Address and Contact Information 44
3. Entrance and Exit Regulations 44
4. Parking and Traffic 45
5. Closure 45

COMMUNICATION 47
1. Communication: From the School to Students/Parents/Guardians 48
2. Communication: From Parents/Guardians to the School 48
3. Emergencies 48
4. Permissions and Signature Policy 49

FINANCIAL POLICIES 50

NOTES 50

APPENDICES
1. A Level Faculty
2. Internet Usage Policy
3. Anti Discrimination Policy and Child Protection Policy
 THE LYCEUM STUDENT AND PARENT HANDBOOK

Welcome to The Lyceum family.

We treat our students as young adults, with respect, and strive to foster within them moral integrity and a strong
sense of responsibility both towards themselves and society. We expect you to learn to make intelligent, well-
informed decisions and to shoulder the responsibilities required of members of a serious academic community.

We encourage you to extend your educational experiences beyond textbooks and examinations. At The Lyceum,
you will not only enrich your mind but also develop moral character. Integrity and Social Responsibility are
cornerstones of The Lyceum’s philosophy, and we expect you and your parents to embrace and work with us on
inculcating a passion for and commitment to the school’s ethos: one of Equity, Compassion, and Social Justice. I

At the Lyceum, we believe that honesty in interpersonal relationships and academic endeavours is an essential
element in creating a comfortable and trusting educational atmosphere for students, faculty, and the school family.
We have cultivated this shared culture with much care. We hope you will be respectful of each other, show
gratitude, create meaning, take action, be virtuous, think positively and learn continuously.

We want all of you to leave The Lyceum as responsible citizens of the world. To accomplish this goal, each of you
must uphold and act in accordance with the School’s values shown below. We hope you hold these values dear
and enjoy your time at The Lyceum.

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 THE LYCEUM’S CORE VALUES

1. Mission and Values

2. Pledge

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 THE LYCEUM’S CORE VALUES

This Handbook has been compiled to provide students and their parents/guardians with a comprehensive guide to
school policies, regulations, and procedures. The students and their parents are responsible for being familiar with
all the contents of this Handbook and it should therefore be read thoroughly and kept as a reference throughout the
student’s time at The Lyceum.

1. Mission and Values

The goal of The Lyceum is to create an environment that enables each student to achieve his or her optimum
potential both as a scholar and as a member of society. We are committed to providing a holistic education rooted
in the best traditions of our culture, society, and history.

2. Pledge
Each student and his/her parent/guardian must pledge to obey the rules and regulations of The Lyceum. Students
and parents/guardians must make sure they have read the following rules and regulations and sign the Pledge on
the last page of this Handbook to confirm that they agree to abide by them.

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 CALENDAR and TIMETABLE

1. Annual Academic Calendar

2. Daily Class Timetable

3. Unified Test Calendar

4. FabLab (A1) and Capstone Seminar (A2)

5. Examination Timetable

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CALENDAR and TIMETABLE
The Lyceum will publish a calendar for each term including academic information dates of important school events,
and dates of public and school holidays.

1. Annual Academic Calendar

First Year Second Year
First Term Sept – Nov First Term Aug – Nov
Mid-Year Tests December Mid-Year Tests December
Second Term Jan – Mar Second Term Jan – Mar
Final Examinations Mar – April Final Examinations Mar – April
Cambridge AS Exams May – Jun Cambridge A2 Exams May – Jun
Examination Results August Examination Results August

2. Daily Class Timetable (please see the Handbook Addendum for adjustments for the virtual environment)
Classes are usually scheduled during the following hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (55-minute classes)
Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (50-minute classes)
• Students usually have 5 classes per subject per week. Science students will have an additional 2 classes
for laboratories, scheduled as a double period. Art classes may run slightly later.
• Students must be available for unified tests held outside of regular class timings, according to the schedule.

Regular Timetable Monday - Thursday Friday

1st 08:00 – 08:55 08:00 – 08:50
2nd 08:55 – 09:50 08:50 – 09:40
3rd 09:50 – 10:45 09:40 – 10:30
Break 10:45 – 1:20 No Break
4th 11:20 – 12:15 10:30 – 11:20
5th 12:15 – 13:10 11:20 – 12:10
6th 13:10 – 14:05 12:10 – 13:00
7th 14:05 – 15:00 13:00 – 13:50
8th 15:00 – 15:55 13:50 – 14:40

Ramadan Timetable Monday - Thursday Friday

1st 08:00 – 08:50 08:00 – 08:50
2nd 08:50 – 09:40 08:50 – 09:40
3rd 09:40 – 10:30 09:40 – 10:30
4th 10:30 – 11:20 10:30 – 11:20
5th 11:20 – 12:10 11:20 – 12:10
6th 12:10 – 13:00 12:10 – 13:00
7th 13:00 – 13:50 13:00 – 13:50
8th 13:50 – 14:40 13:50 – 14:40

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3. Unified Tests
Unified tests will be held in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Economics, held outside of the regular class timings.
The schedule for these activities is shared directly with the students.

4. FabLab (Fabrication Laboratory) and Capstone Seminar Schedule

FabLab – For A1 Science Students
• A1 students will take part in FabLab on Saturdays, according to their assigned timetable
Capstone Seminar – For A2 Science Students
• A2 students will take part in Capstone Seminars on Tuesdays, according to the assigned timetable
The schedule for these activities is shared directly with the students.

5. Examination Timetable
The examination timetable, regulations and conduct rules will be posted prior to each examination period.
Examination rules and regulations are also printed in this Handbook.

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 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. School Attendance

2. Class Attendance

3. Low Class Attendance

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ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
The school carefully monitors students’ presence in school and in class. Attendance is of the utmost importance.
The students are treated as adults and are expected to maintain full attendance at all times.

1. School Attendance
• The Lyceum admits students for a full two-year academic programme.
• Students must be present for all classes, tests, examinations and relevant co-curricular and extra-curricular
activities during the entire school year.
• Students must be available to attend any class, test or required school event scheduled between 8:00am
and 4:00pm Monday – Friday. No exception will be made for transport, private classes or any other reason.
• Students should arrive in the morning in time for their first class and must stay through core hours and until
the end of their final class before leaving for the day.
o Coming and going from school is not permitted.
• All students MUST be present in school during the core hours:
Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Core hours are in effect on days with regularly scheduled classes, but not during exam periods, which
include the week before and the week after the examinations.

2. Class Attendance (please see the Handbook Addendum for adjustments for the virtual environment)
The relationship between a school and its students is, at its core, based on the students’ presence in the classroom.
The student attends school to learn subject matter from its teachers and to develop intellectually through
interactions with teachers and peers in the classroom. A rich school environment also provides opportunities for
personal growth through co-curricular activities, but what makes a school a school is the academic programme.

3. Low Class Attendance

When a student is absent from classes the contract between the school and the student is undermined; teachers
cannot teach a student who is not present. Individual study at home, while necessary, cannot replace the guided
work that is done in the classroom under the teacher’s supervision. 100% attendance is expected.
• Students must maintain 85% attendance in all classes at all times (not simply achieved as an average
over the entire year
• Students who arrive late may not be permitted to enter class, or may be marked Late or Absent.
o Three tardy arrivals are calculated as one absence.

Students must have at least 85% attendance and passing grades in a subject in order to be:
1. registered through the school for the CAIE examination
2. promoted to second year in that subject. (see Promotion Requirements)

In addition, attendance (below 85%), regardless of the reason, may prevent students from:
3. being allowed by the teacher to attend the class
4. participating in some co-curricular activities, especially those for which classes must be missed
5. being eligible to hold positions of responsibility within the school
6. achieving desired admissions to institutions of higher education, as attendance figures appear on
the school’s official transcripts

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If attendance in any class drops below this minimum:
• the first time – a warning letter will be issued to the student with a copy to the parent
• the second time – the parent will be called to a meeting at school
• the third time – the student forfeits his or her right to remain enrolled at the school

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 ACADEMIC PROGRAMME and POLICIES

1. Expectations

2. Academic Honesty

3. Curriculum

4. STEM Programme

5. Grading Policies

6. Progress Reports

7. Missing Grade

8. Disputed Grade

9. Parent Teacher Meetings

10. Private Tuitions

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMME AND POLICIES

1. Expectations
The Lyceum’s A-Level programme is rigorous. The school works to prepare its students to succeed in the A-Level
examinations and to prepare them for the rigours of university studies. To this end, it seeks to instil in its students
self-reliance, thirst for knowledge, academic integrity and high expectations for personal achievement. Each student
must be committed to doing his or her best, which includes:
• attending all required classes, tests and examinations;
• completing all assignments on time and to an acceptable standard;
• completing all academic work without resorting to cheating or unfair means.

2. Academic Honesty
The school operates on the basis of trust and therefore expects parents and students to support the school’s
commitment to honesty and excellence in academics.
• Students at The Lyceum are trusted to produce original work even when not invigilated.
• Similarly, they are expected to behave with complete academic integrity when completing all assignments,
tests, projects, and examinations, whether supervised or completed independently.

Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity and ignorance is not a legitimate
defense for academic dishonesty.
• Students who are uncertain of what these standards are should consult the teacher to ask which materials
are acceptable to use on the relevant assignment, quiz, or exam.
o Take the Academic Honesty quiz: https://forms.gle/vUSVJ1fUdDQy63aw9
• Not complying with the restrictions of the instructor will result in appropriate discipline, as decided by the
instructor or the school.
• Work that is not of the student’s own creation will receive no credit.

3. Curriculum
Course Offering and Structure
The Lyceum is affiliated with, and all subjects are offered through Cambridge Assessment International
Examinations (CAIE).

Students at The Lyceum elect to study in one of the three general areas: Arts and Social Sciences, Commerce, or
Sciences. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of two electives and complete an English course through the AS
or A Level.

Compulsory Subject (English) – Students select one of the following:

• English General Paper (8021)
o Students take the AS Level paper at the end of the first year.
• English Language (9093)
o Students take the AS Level paper after the first year. Students who meet grade requirements have
the option to continue and to take the A2 Level paper after the second year.
• Global Perspectives and Research (9239)
o Students take the AS Level paper at the end of the first year.

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Elective Subjects – Students select one of the combinations of 3 or 4 elective subjects offered at the time of
admission. The duration of all elective subjects are two years. Students take the AS Level paper after the first year
and the A2 Level paper after the second year, unless noted otherwise:
• Accounting (9706)
• Art & Design (9479)
• Biology (9700)
• Business (9609)
• Chemistry (9701)
• Computer Science (9608 – Class of 2021, or 9618 - Class of 2022)
• Economics (9708)
• English Literature (9695)
• History (9389 – Class of 2021, or 9489 – Class of 2022)
• Law (9084)
• Mathematics (9709)
• Mathematics - Further (9231)
• Physics (9702)
• Psychology (9990)
• Sociology (9699)

Course Selection
• The course combinations offered at the time of admission are the only ones available. The school cannot
make exceptions for individual students.
• Students uncertain about their course choices should meet with their Counsellor as soon as possible. It is
important to note that changing subjects after admission requires special permission from the Principal’s
Office. These concerns should be addressed as soon as possible, as there is soon a point after which
changes will not be possible.
• A student may take an AS subject in the second year provided that there is a vacancy in the course, the
class times do not conflict with the student’s other subjects, and the student has met all the prerequisites.

Changes to Course Load

• The student must remain enrolled in a minimum of two elective subjects.
• Students with 3 electives may drop one, with school permission, at any time after the December
examination of the first year. This policy gives the student adequate opportunity to adjust to the demands
of the course. A fourth elective may be dropped at any time.
o Any subject dropped before February 10 of the first year will not appear on the school
transcript. The drop form must be fully signed and submitted by this date.
• To drop a subject, a student must complete an official ‘Subject Drop Form’ from the Administration Office
and obtain the signatures of the Principal, subject teacher, Counsellor, Academic Coordinator and a
parent. The Administration Office will then process the form further.
o Grades for the subject will be entered in the transcript and students will continue to be charged
for a subject (if applicable), until the completed Subject Drop Form has been filed with the school.
• Students are advised that many universities give significant weight to the number and variety of elective
subjects the student has passed at A-Level.
• Students are not allowed to drop the mandatory English class (General Paper/English Language/GPR).

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4. STEM Programme
Developing technology awareness and building innovative and technical skills amongst students is one of The
Lyceum’s core objectives.
• Inaugurated in 2018, The Lyceum's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programme and
its accompanying Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab) is a demonstrable seed model for dedicated
incubation labs allowing students to learn technology-building skills within the school.
• The design, construction and operational commissioning of a FabLab – or Makerspace – has already
been highlighted as a means to this end. By placing technology demonstrators and equipment within the
institution, more students can benefit from, and utilize, the facility.
• The Lyceum is the first school in Pakistan to introduce the concept of an in-house, state-of-the-art,
Fabrication Lab.
• The STEM program is designed to allow The Lyceum to adopt a more sophisticated, hands-on, applied-
science-learning experience. The seed model will provide a platform to allow a focused approach to
technology awareness based on workshops and mentorship sessions structured by experts in the field.

Workshops for AS Students

First Year A Level students in the Science subject stream must all participate in the STEM workshops.
• FabLab workshops involve a brief overview of theoretical information pertaining to a specific
technology area. Students are required to understand concepts and then design and fabricate
prototypes using this information.
• The fabrication process will develop skills such as the use of hand and power tools, electronics and
mechatronics, 3D modeling, programming, designing, and developing microcontroller-based
applications.

Capstone Projects for A2 Students

Second Year A Level students in the Science subject stream must create, propose and demonstrate or prototype
a Capstone project under the guidance of faculty.
• The Capstone project is a team-based project, aimed to solve real-world problems. It will serve
the dual purpose of presenting students with an opportunity to expand networks in the
community, and to create a significant sample of work with lasting implications.
• Structure:
o Team Size: 10 students
o Total involvement: 24 hours spread over 8 months. Inclusive of homework assignments.

5. Grading Policies
School Grading System
The grading scale at The Lyceum is set to encourage the students to strive for excellence in their studies:

Transcripts / Report Cards

Grade A* A B C D F
Percentage 90 and above 80 - 89 70 - 79 60 - 69 55 - 59 54 and below

Grades are given four times a year:

First Term December Exam Second Term Mock Exam Annual Grade
25% 20% 15% 40% 100%

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6. Progress Reports
Reports are issued to students and parents by email according to the following schedule:
First Year (A1) Students Second Year (A2) Students
Progress Report Late October Early October
First Term Report Early December Early December
December Exam Report Early January Early January
Second Term Report Late March Late March
Mock Exam Report Mid-April Mid-April

Additionally, a hard copy of the Exam reports with teacher comments will be mailed to the home address:
First Year (A1) Students Second Year (A2) Students
December Exam Report with Comments Mid-January Mid-January
Mock Exam Report with Comments Mid-June Mid-May

Parents who do not receive any report should make sure that the school has a valid contact information.

7. Missing Grade
Assessments /Tests during the term:
• Unauthorized absence:
o Individual tests or assessments missed or assignments not submitted will be graded zero.
• Authorized absence (Granting of leave will be at the discretion of the school):
o If a student’s absence has been authorized, then the teacher may, at his or her discretion, offer
an opportunity to make up the missed assessment. Alternatively, the teacher may choose to
disregard the missed assessment in the calculation of the term grade or give an average grade.
December / Mock Examinations:
• Unauthorized Absence:
o Zero “0” will be entered into the report and calculated into the annual grade.
• Authorized Absence (Granting of leave will be at the discretion of the school):
o Either the student will be given a re-examination or Leave “Lv” will be entered into the report.
Leave is not given a numerical equivalent; when Leave “Lv” is entered into the report:
▪ the annual grade will not be calculated.
▪ a note explaining the nature of the leave will be entered in the report.
o Re-examinations will not be permitted, except for students who have been granted leave by the
school because of exceptional circumstances.

8. Disputed Grade
It is the student’s responsibility to promptly check the grades that he or she has received on
assignments, tests, examinations and report cards. If a student believes that there is a problem with a grade,
then he or she must work with the teacher to resolve the issue promptly.
• Assignment, quiz or test: Within 3 days of the receipt of the grade, the student must:
o Contact the teacher to request that he/she review the grade
o Submit a summary in writing to the Principal, including
▪ of the reason for the request for the review of the grade
▪ the outcome of the meeting with the teacher

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 • Report Card (term report or examination report): Within 1 week, of the date of issue of the report card,
the student must:
o Contact the Vice Principal to initiate an inquiry.
▪ For this reason, it is important to pick up the report card promptly.
• Any change made to a student’s grade must be submitted by the teacher in writing to the Principal’s
Office.
o A corrected copy (if any) of the grade report will be given to the student.
• The School will not be able to change grades after these windows (3 days for grades & 1 week for
report cards) have passed; consequently, grades that appear in the final reports cannot be changed,
except to correct an error in data entry.

9. Parent-Teacher Meetings
Parent-teacher meetings are scheduled once each year for both A1 and A2 students and parents are strongly
encouraged to attend these meetings to discuss students’ academic progress. Parents may also be called to the
meeting if a teacher who would like to meet with them for a specific reason.
• Parents may schedule an appointment at any time to discuss any academic issue with the student’s
counsellor or subject teacher.

10. Private Tuitions

The Lyceum strongly opposes private tuitions and believes that students should be getting the help they need
from their teachers while studying here.
• Students or parents who feel the need for extra coaching should approach the school to discuss their
concerns. The student, teacher, Counsellor, parent and Principal or Director of Studies can then work
together come to a decision in the best interest of the student.
o A solution may result in an arrangement for the student to receive extra help at school, or to
allow the students to seek external help for a stipulated period.
o We request the parent/guardian to work collaboratively with the school before making any
unilateral decisions or commitments to outside tutors.
• Teachers at The Lyceum are not permitted to give private tuitions to any current Lyceum student in
subjects that the student is taking in school. If it is strongly felt necessary for a student to receive extra
coaching outside of school from his or her school teacher, then the student and parent/guardian must
apply to the administration for formal permission to allow this for a fixed and limited period of time.

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 PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS and LEAVING CERTIFICATE

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PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS and LEAVING CERTIFICATE

1. Promotion Requirements (First Year Students)

Promotion to the second year requires that the student meet the following requirements:
• Minimum Course Load
o A1 students must be enrolled in a minimum of two elective subjects and in the mandatory English
class: General Paper/English Language/GPR (unless the CAIE exam has been taken).
• Minimum Attendance
o Students must maintain 85% in each subject.
▪ If a student’s attendance is below 85% in a subject (unless special attendance conditions
have been applied), then he or she will be allowed to sit for the A1 final examinations in
order to complete the academic records, but may be asked to drop the subject.
• Grade Requirement
In each subject, a student must achieve both:
o A minimum of 55% grade on the final examination;
o A minimum of 55% annual grade.
• AS-Level Examination Results as criteria for promotion:
o If the school grade requirement has not been met, the student’s promotion is conditional. The
student may be promoted based on the basis of the AS-Level exam result if the student:
▪ Was registered through The Lyceum for that subject.
▪ Received an A or B grade (according to the policy of the subject),
o The student’s promotion is conditional. The student may attend second year classes until the AS
results are known, but must drop the subject if the result is unsatisfactory. Students who continue
must meet grade and attendance conditions in the second year in order to be registered through
school for the CAIE exam in the subject.
o The administration reserves the right to refuse to consider the results of AS-Level examinations
in subjects that have been taken privately when making decisions regarding promotion.
Promotion with Conditions
• Grade and attendance conditions for the second year may be imposed on students
o with grades below C (60%) or
o who were promoted on the basis of the CAIE AS Level results
If these conditions are not met, then the student will not be registered through school for the CAIE A
Level exam in the affected subject.
Non-promotion
• If a student will not carry a minimum of 2 elective subjects into the second year, then he or she will be
asked to leave the school following the examinations.
• The school reserves the right to deny promotion to a student who has committed disciplinary infractions.

2. Leaving Certificate (Second Year Students)

All students in good standing who have studied at The Lyceum for the full two-year programme may receive a
leaving certificate and attend the School Leaving Ceremony.

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 EXTERNAL CAIE EXAMINATIONS

1. CAIE Examinations – Registration through The Lyceum

2. CAIE Examinations – Registration through the British Council as a Private Candidate

3. Results

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EXTERNAL CAIE EXAMINATIONS

1. Registration through The Lyceum

Mandatory Subjects:
Students must register for the CAIE AS Level examination in General Paper or English Language or GPR.

Elective Subjects:
Registration for the external CAIE AS and A Level examinations is contingent upon the student meeting the
attendance and grade requirements. The administration reserves the right to refuse to register a student for the
external AS or A Level CAIE examinations if the student:
• has failed to maintain 85% attendance in each subject
• has consistently failed to achieve a minimum grade of 55% in each subject in the school terms and
examinations
Students who have been placed on special conditions by the school must meet the terms of those conditions.

A student must register as a private candidate for all subjects if the student has not:
• First Year: met the conditions to be registered through school for at least 2 elective subjects.
• Second Year: met the conditions to be registered through school for at least 2 elective subjects
The school reserves the right to withhold the Statement of Entry if there are outstanding fees owed to the school.

Registration for CAIE AS and A Level Examinations

Registration takes place in January for the May/June exam series.
• Students are responsible for completing the registration procedure at school.
• Students are responsible for checking the accuracy of their registration.
o The student and parents must proofread and sign a copy of the temporary Statement of Entry
provided by the administration office.
o Once this document has been signed and submitted to the school it will be forwarded to CAIE.
Once received by CAIE, it is unlikely that they will be able to make any changes, so great care
must be taken to ensure accuracy.

The following items must be carefully checked and should match exactly the data appearing on the
passport, school records, and previous external exam certificates.
• Biodata: If the name on the ID does not match the name on the Statement of Entry, it will cause difficulty.
o Name, (spelling of each name as well as the combination of names)
o Date of birth
o Citizenship number
If there is doubt about what name to use on the examination registration, the students should seek advice
from a Counsellor and the School Registrar. Please see the list of acceptable ID below.
• Subjects and subject code.
• In order for a grade to be carried forward from AS Level to A2 Level all identifying information, including
the names, on the registration documents for the two exams must be identical.

Acceptable ID for CAIE Examinations

The following valid ID will be required for entry to CAIE exams along with the school ID card. Registration
information must match what is listed on the student’s official ID card.

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 o Pakistani Nationals: NADRA issued CNIC or Juvenile Card/Smart Card (for students younger
than 18 years of age). Passport will not be accepted.
o Non – Pakistani nationals: Passport only. Exception: NICOP will be accepted in lieu of passport.

AS Level Examinations
• Students must register through the school for the AS Level examinations in June of the first year.

AS Level re-take in October/November

• Students are strongly advised to consult their subject teacher and counsellor before making any decision
regarding re-examination. They must adhere to the re-take policy below.
• Students who take November exams must be very careful not to fall behind in their regular classes, which
could jeopardize school grades in all subjects and undermine preparation for the CAIE A Level exams.
• Attendance and grade requirements must be maintained in all classes for the student to be registered
through school for the A Level exams in June.

Re-Take Policy (please see the Handbook Addendum for notes for regarding the Oct/Nov 2020 exam series)
To ensure that students concentrate on the material being taught in second year, The Lyceum policy and
procedures for October/ November re-takes is as follows.
1. Students are allowed to register through school for a re-take in 1 elective subject only. Additionally,
students who have secured a C or below in AS English Language are also allowed to register for the
English Language AS Level exam.
2. Students unsure about which subject to re–take are advised to discuss the break up with their respective
teachers for guidance and advice.
3. Students must submit all required registration documents to the school as per the given deadlines.
4. Students who re-take additional subject(s) privately in November will not be allowed to register for that
subject through school for the subsequent May/June CAIE examinations.
a. Grades for such subjects will not be entered into The Lyceum transcript.
5. Students must inform the respective teacher and their counsellors of the subject and the exam date of
the re-take as soon as they have registered.
6. When registering for the June A2 exams, students must be careful to correctly enter which AS Level
grade they want to be carried forward (May/Jun or Oct/Nov).

A Level Examinations
• Second year students register for just the A2 Level examination in a subject if they have taken the AS
Level and are satisfied with the result received.
• Second year students register for the full A Level examination in a subject if they have not taken the AS
Level examination or if they want to retake the AS Level portion of the exam along with the A2 Level.

2. Registration through the British Council as a Private Candidate

Students are responsible for obtaining the registration information and regulations from the British Council and
understanding their policies.
• Clashes. Before registering for any private exam, the student must check the CAIE Zone 4 timetable
(available on the CAIE Website) to make sure that none of their exam times will clash. The British
Council will not reschedule any exam in case of a clash between a private subject and a subject taken
through school, and there is nothing that The Lyceum is able do in this situation.

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Subjects Taken Privately
• A student may take privately any subject s/he is not registered for in school. Registration for private
examinations is done through the British Council, and certificates are issued directly by them.
• The student must provide a copy of the results of any examination(s) taken privately to the Registrar and
his/her College Advisor within 3 days of issue.

Private Registration for Subjects Taken in School

A2 Level
• The British Council requires an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from The Lyceum if a student who has
given an AS-level exam through The Lyceum then applies as a private candidate for the A2-Level exam
in the same subject.

3. Results
Grades
The final A-Level result is the combination of grades earned on the AS and A2 portions of the examination.
• Once an A-Level examination has been graded, the final result replaces the AS-Level result in that
subject.
• If the A2 portion is not taken, then the AS Level Certificate becomes the final credential in that subject.

Predicted grades for AS Level and A Level examinations for all students are submitted to the CAIE.
• These grades are submitted by teachers in March of each year. They are not necessarily the same as
the predicted grades used for college admissions.
• Predicted grades may be considered by CAIE in the case that more data is needed (for example, in the
case of extenuating circumstances).

Distribution
CAIE results are available in August. Students will be sent information with schedules and instructions for picking
up Provisional Results, Break-ups (separate grade information for each paper of an examination) and
Statements/Certificates. The instructions will also be posted on the school website.
• Provisional Results will be distributed on the day they are released by CAIE.
• Grade break-up by paper is normally available within one week of the Provisional Results
• Certificates and Statements of Results are issued by CAIE approximately 2 - 3 weeks later after issuance
of the Provisional Results.
• All students will need to bring their student ID cards. Non-students picking up documents for graduates
will need to show ID and will need an authorization letter if not immediate family to the student.
• Graduates will need to complete and submit the University Application Record form in order for their
results to be released.
• Results will not be released until all fees due to the school have been paid.

Re-check and Re-Exam

Information and procedures about how to apply for a re-check or a re-exam will be sent to all students shortly
after the release of the Provisional Results.

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 PROCEDURES STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW IN CASE OF ABSENCE

1. Procedure for submitting a letter of explanation/request for authorized absence

2. Absence from School: Partial Day – 2 Days

3. Absence from School: 3 or More Consecutive Days

4. Absence from School: 3 or More Consecutive Days – Hospitalization

5. Absence from School: 3 or More Consecutive Days – Planned (Including Religious,

Immigration or Family Reasons)

6. Absence from a School Examination

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PROCEDURES STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW IN CASE OF ABSENCE

1. Procedure for submitting a letter of explanation/request for authorized absence:

• The student (or in the case of extended absence of 3 or more days, a parent) must bring the letter, along
with any required doctor’s note or documentation, in person to the Attendance Officer or submit them by
email at attendance@lyceumschool.edu.pk
• Letters/documents submitted by email must be sent directly from a parent’s email address (as per the
school records)
• Late letters will not be considered valid: The student will retain an 'absent' on the record and a grade '0'
for any missed assessment.
• Any medical certificate must be on official letterhead and attached to the parent's letter.
o The certificate must be from a doctor practicing in a field relevant to the illness, and may not be
from a parent or other relative.
o All medical notes will be verified.
• Any other documentation to be considered must be submitted with the letter.
• In all cases, granting of leave will be at the discretion of the School.

2. Absence from School: Part of a Day up to 2 Days

Students must maintain 85% attendance in each subject at all times. All classes missed during absences two
days or less will be included in the 15% allowance, and excused absence will not normally be granted.
All absences for CCA activities, sports, illnesses, emergencies, etc. must fall within the 15% allowance.
• If a student has a valid reason for missing an assessment during an absence of two days or less, and
does not wish to receive a zero, a letter requesting an excused absence for that day must be submitted
for consideration by the school.
• The letter must be submitted within 3 working days after the last day of absence.

3. Absence from School: 3 or More Consecutive Days - Illness

• A letter of explanation/request for authorized absence from the parent is required.
o A medical certificate must be submitted with the letter
• The letter must be submitted within 3 working days after the last day of absence.

4. Absence from School: 3 or More Consecutive Days – Hospitalization / Emergency

• A letter of explanation/request for authorized absence from the parent is required.
o A medical certificate must be submitted with the letter
• The letter must be submitted within 3 working days after the first day of absence.

5. Absence from School: 3 or More Consecutive Days – Planned

(Including Religious, Immigration or Family Reasons)
No special requests for leave will be entertained during the academic year.
• A letter of explanation/request for authorized absence from the parent is required. Notification of such
absence is required by the school for administrative and advising purposes.
• The letter must be submitted before the first day of absence.
Please keep in mind that any unexcused absences from school will be included in the 15% annual absence
allowance, and special leave will not be given.

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Hajj and Umrah
The Lyceum appreciates the importance of performing Hajj and Umrah, but encourages families to schedule them
in years when their son or daughter’s schoolwork will not be affected. The two A-Level years are very important
academically, and unnecessary and extended absence causes great hardship to the student. The school’s policy
has been made with the interest of students and teachers in mind.

5. Absence from a School Examination

• The school must be notified as soon as possible before or on the exam day.
• The letter must be submitted within 3 working days of the exam day.

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 EXAMINATION RULES and REGULATIONS

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EXAMINATION RULES and REGULATIONS
(please see the Handbook Addendum for adjustments for the virtual environment)

The rules for examinations held at The Lyceum are essentially the same as those followed by CAIE. This allows
our mock examinations to provide, as closely as possible, the exam conditions that the students experience when
they take their external exams.
1. Students will only be allowed to sit for the examination if they are carrying their valid school ID card. For
the external CAIE exams, the British Council requires students to bring their, Smart Card, CNIC or
NICOP in addition to the school ID card. Foreign national students only may bring a passport.
2. Students must be in full and correct school uniform including shoes.
3. Students are responsible for knowing the dates and timings of their examinations. Changes in the exam
timetable are sometimes necessary, so students should recheck the timetable a day or two before the
start of exams.
4. Students should be seated 10 minutes before the start of the examination.
5. Students who arrive late (for genuine reasons as determined by the school) may enter the examination
room but will not be given any extra time.
6. Students who visit the washroom will be accompanied by a member of the staff and will be searched.
7. For examinations longer than one (1) hour, the student is not allowed to leave the room until one hour
after the starting time.
8. Students will not be allowed to borrow any item from another candidate during the examination. Students
must not pass any item to or receive any item from another candidate during the examination.
9. Students must not retrieve an item that has been left on/has fallen to the floor, they should raise a hand
and ask an invigilator to do it.
10. Only those materials and equipment required for the examination may be taken into the examination hall.
a. Students should take in their own stationery and any other instruments that they will need for the
examination in fully transparent (not translucent coloured or patterned, or transparent on only
one side) plastic cases.
b. Non-programmable/non-graphic calculators are permitted if required for the exam. Students must
ensure that they are in working condition and have an adequate power supply.
c. Calculator cases/instruction leaflets, books, bags or pencil cases, personal stereos, computers of
any kind, programmable watches, phones or any other such equipment are not permitted.
Students in possession of such articles will be automatically disqualified from the examination
and will receive a zero (0).
d. A limited access room will be available where students may leave a bag (no loose items)
containing their belongings. Students are strongly encouraged not to bring phones or other
valuables to school on exam days. The School does not take any responsibility for items left
outside the exam room, even those left in the limited access room.
11. Students must not take part in any unfair practices.
12. Students must not talk or disturb any candidate once the examination has started.
13. Students may raise their hand if they wish to speak to a teacher or invigilator.
14. Immediate action may be taken against a student found violating any of the exam rules or regulations.
15. If a student misses an exam, the school will follow the policy for missing grades. (See “Grading Policies”)

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 COUNSELLING AND ADVISING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

1. Counselling

2. Advising for Higher Education

3. Transcripts

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COUNSELLING and ADVISING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
(please see the Handbook Addendum for adjustments for the virtual environment)

1. Counselling
Each student is assigned a Counsellor upon joining The Lyceum. Students and/or parents may discuss any
academic issue or difficulty with the Counsellor.
• Students must meet their Counsellor at the Orientation session at the beginning of the first year.
• In order to assess academic progress and discuss any issue of importance, students are encouraged to
meet their Counsellor at least twice a month during the A1 year, even if there are no specific problems.
As students develop independence and responsibility, they may see the Counsellor as they require, or
when requested to attend a meeting by the Counsellor.
• Counsellors will communicate with their students via email and by using the notice boards outside their
offices. Students are responsible for checking their email daily and the notice boards regularly, so that
they receive important notices.

All students have access to a Wellbeing Counsellor, supplementary to their academic counsellors. The Wellbeing
Counsellor is a trained Psychologist, and their role is to provide guidance and advice related to social, emotional
and personal concerns.
• Students are encouraged to discuss individual needs with their Guidance Counsellors first and foremost,
who can refer them to the Wellbeing Counsellor if need be.
• Trainings and workshops on various educational topics will be held throughout the year and all students
are encouraged to make use of these resources to ensure a well-rounded school experience.

2. Advising for Higher Education

Mission
The mission of college advising is to help each student achieve the university admissions that are the best for his
or her individual needs. The Counsellors guide students through the college admissions process and provide the
necessary administrative support. The Counsellors strive:
• to guide students to appropriate choices, by helping them ask the right questions and consider relevant
factors
• to support them in the application process
• to give them the information they need to choose appropriately, and the freedom to choose from amongst
their options without influence
Approximately two thirds of The Lyceum’s students study in Pakistan, and many stay back even if offered
admission to universities abroad. The remaining one third attend universities around the world, including those in
the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia and countries in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Advising
• Students may receive as much individual advising as they need and as time permits.
• Students should begin their college planning during their first year at The Lyceum.
o Early planning and preparation are especially important for students who plan to apply abroad,
but all students will benefit, even those students who will apply within Pakistan.

Standardized Testing
• Students should plan for any required standardized tests early in the A1 year.

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 o Students who wish to have the option to apply to the USA must take an SAT Reasoning Test or
ACT test during their A1 year. Scores are valid for 5 years.
▪ The score from an SAT/ACT taken during A1 are helpful in the selection of appropriate
universities in the US; scores from tests taken in A2 will arrive too late to be useful.
▪ Name and date of birth used on registration for all standardized tests must match
the passport exactly.
o TOEFL/IELTS: English Language proficiency exams are required by many universities. It may be
expedient to complete testing before starting the A2 year. Scores are valid for 2 years.
• Please see the Advising for Higher Education documents on The Lyceum website or speak to a
Counsellor for more advice about scheduling external tests.

Letters of Reference and CCA Activities

• Strong letters of reference and co-curricular involvement can play an important role in university
admissions.
• The strongest letters are written by teachers and counsellors who know the student well, therefore it is to
the student’s benefit to
o build strong relationships with teachers and counsellors throughout their time at The Lyceum
o demonstrate interest, participation and ability in the classroom
• Co-curricular activities provide evidence of a student’s interests and commitment to them.
o deeper involvement in a few meaningful activities is preferable to shallow involvement in many

Resources
• Students are encouraged to use the extensive resources available on the “Advising for Higher Education”
pages of The Lyceum website and in the library and advising office, in addition to primary web sources.
o AI students (and their families) will want to familiarize themselves with the website documents
early in the first year, as there are documents that will be useful to them throughout their time at
The Lyceum.
o Website documents are for the use of The Lyceum community, and are visible to those who are
logged in to the school website. Please contact IT with any log-in issues.

Student Responsibilities
• Students must take full responsible for their college and university applications. This includes:
o learning information relevant to the application process
o attending scheduled group and individual meetings
o checking email and reading the notice boards regularly
o completing applications, preparing relevant documents
o registering for and taking any required standardized tests
o verifying that the name on all academic and ID documents is the same, and taking steps to
correct any that bear incorrect or incomplete names
o meeting deadlines set by The Lyceum as well as external bodies for application and test
registration
o notify counsellors of the results of the admissions and aid/scholarship applications and of their
final university and programme choice
• University lists are due from all students in early September of the A2 year.
o Most research should be completed by the end of the A1 summer.

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Documents and Application Support
• The counselling office will provide official school documents necessary to support college and university
applications. These documents are not released to the students, but are prepared for mailing directly
from the school library or are submitted online.
• Counsellors’ and teachers’ letters of reference remain confidential and will not be released to students by
the Counselling Office. The content of references is not subject to influence.
• The Lyceum will not alter or delete any information appearing on the official transcript, except in the case
of an error or a change authorized by a teacher or examination board.
• The School will provide transcripts and other documents for students wishing to leave before the
completion of the A Level programme. However, the Counsellors will not write letters of recommendation
or fill out school report forms under these circumstances. Students should request an official of their
previous school to complete these documents.

3. Transcripts
Transcripts are issued as necessary for college and university admissions, and are requested from the
Counselling office.
• “Transcripts” are grade reports issued by a school showing grades earned in school terms and exams.
“Certificates” are results sheets provided by external testing organizations such as CAIE/Edexcel.
• Official Lyceum transcripts are provided as required by the receiving institution. They may be:
o Sent physically once printed on an official transcript sheet and sealed in a school letterhead
envelope. The student must then arrange for the envelope to be sent from the school library
directly to the receiving school.
o Sent electronically by email or by upload to a secure site by the Counselling Office.
• Unofficial transcripts are signed and stamped, but are printed on plain white paper, and unsealed.
o As necessary, unofficial transcripts will be released to students who need to scan and upload
them into online university applications.
o Most schools will also require an official hard copy to be submitted by accepted students who
wish to attend.

School Marks
• Letter grades are provided for each marking and examination period.
• An annual result and an annual class rank for each subject is provided.
• Attendance in each subject for each marking period is provided.
• The school does not calculate GPA or publish a single ranking of its students.
• Grades, once earned, must be included on the transcript. All courses attempted and grades earned are
listed on the transcript, with the exception of courses dropped by February 10th of the first year.
• As required, the transcript may also contain remarks pertinent to an individual’s record, for example, if
grades are missing due to illness.
• Universities may ask for a final transcript as a condition of acceptance, and a copy may be required to
obtain a student visa.
o Students should make sure that their grades are complete, and of a consistent academic
standard, through the end of the mock examinations in the second year.

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Predicted Grades and External Examination Results
Predicted A Level examination results for all subjects are provided.
• Predicted A Level examination grades are provided for all second-year students in all subjects. Predicted
grades used: A*, A, B, C, D, E, and U.
• Predicted grades for transcripts are calculated for each subject based on the student’s A1 annual
average and on the AS Level result. If the AS exam was not taken, the predicted grades is provided by
the subject teacher.
• Once earned, final results for AS and A Level examinations taken through the school will be replace the
predicted grades on the transcript.
• Results for AS and A Level examinations for subjects taken privately will not be listed.

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 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA)

1. Activities

2. Round Square

3. Co-curricular Modules

4. Student Council

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Co-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA)
(please see the Handbook Addendum for adjustments for the virtual environment)

The Lyceum’s active co-curricular programme provides our students the platform to further discover themselves
through active participation in areas of their interest.

1. Activities
CCA activities are divided into four categories:
• Community Service and Social Justice Societies
• Creative Societies
• Sports/Adventure
• Co-Curricular Activities
All societies have an underlying philosophy linked with the ethos of the school, teaching equity, democracy,
spirituality, inclusivity, tolerance, creativity, service, accountability, humanity and responsible leadership.

Each society is supported by a facilitator from the CCA department and may have a mentor/patron from amongst
the faculty or a volunteer from the parent community or alumni.
• All societies are expected to meet at least once every two weeks.
• Co-curricular activities are scheduled after school and on weekends and do not normally interfere with
class attendance.
• Unless permission has been granted in advance, students are not allowed to miss classes for any co-
curricular activity that is taking place on or off school premises.
• No co-curricular activities take place after dark, unless specified in advance by the school and
chaperoned by a Faculty Advisor.
• Co-curricular activities are usually not scheduled in the weeks before the mid-year and final exams.
• Students will receive a certificate for active participation and consistent (80%) attendance in any society
over both the A1 and A2 years.

Responsible Participation
• Students are responsible for balancing their academic and co-curricular activities. Co-curricular
commitments will not be accepted as an excuse for poor academic performance, either by The Lyceum,
or by prospective universities.
• Absences for co-curricular activities must not cause a student’s attendance to fall below 85%.
• A student’s participation in co-curricular activities may be restricted if a teacher/Counsellor feels it would
unduly jeopardise his/her chances for academic success.

2. Round Square
In 2011 (our Silver Jubilee year), we were invited to become Global Members of the Round Square international
network. Round Square is a worldwide association of over 150 schools on five continents sharing unique and
ambitious goals. As members of Round Square, we are committed to the ideals of Internationalism, Democracy,
Environment, Adventure, Leadership and Service. Students attending Round Square schools make a strong
commitment, beyond academic excellence, to personal development, responsibility, and social service. Students
have the opportunity to take part in Round Square activities, including conferences, debates and international
service projects.

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3. Co-curricular Modules
The Lyceum has always placed a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education to its students that
develops their interests beyond the A Level course offerings. It is in this tradition that we offer non-credit Co-
Curricular Modules which are opportunities for students to immerse themselves in subjects of their interest.

4. Student Council
Student Council at The Lyceum consists of elected student representatives, house captains and society (student)
patrons. The purpose of Student Council is to empower the student body while inculcating a critical awareness
and practical experience of Democracy, Teamwork and Social Responsibility. The Student Council members:
• work closely with the administration to ensure that school policies are followed by the student body
• work closely with the co-curricular department to co-ordinate, plan and execute events and programmes
• serve as role models; they must demonstrate a high level of responsibility, accountability, personal
integrity and respect for differences, and embody the Core Values of the school.
• maintain the academic and attendance requirements of the school in order to retain their posts.

Elected Representatives
Elected Representatives or Guardians assist the administration, the teachers, and their fellow students. They
have regularly assigned duties on campus and help out at school events.
• Students aspiring to be Elected Representatives must meet academic standing and attendance
requirements, and go through a rigorous selection/election process. Selection criteria include grades,
attendance, faculty and counsellor recommendations, involvement in CCA activities and interviews.
• A Chair/Co-Chairs, Secretary and Treasurer will be elected from among the Elected Representatives.
They are responsible for facilitating the other Student Councillors in addition to their regular duties.
Student Councillors may be attached to departments in the school to learn from different mentors.
o The Chairpersons of the Student Council shall also serve as student representatives in
Disciplinary Committee hearings, a vital, yet a difficult, role. Students must contribute intelligently
and fairly to the proceedings and must maintain full confidentiality.
▪ The Disciplinary Committee is convened as necessary to review cases of academic
dishonesty and violation of school rules.
▪ The Student Council Chairpersons shall take turns on the cases being heard, such that
one student representative is present for each hearing.
▪ The student representatives will receive guidance and training on how to discharge this
responsibility, which is a duty of the utmost importance and gravity.
▪ Students who wish to be considered for Chairs of the student council must understand
and be willing to take on these duties and to discharge them responsibly.

Society Heads
Society Heads are the heads of societies and work closely with the CCA department to plan, execute and
manage co-curricular activities at The Lyceum.
• Students are selected as Society Heads based on their contribution over their first year of membership in
the society. Societies may have two to six office bearers. Students who are being considered for
leadership positions within societies must meet academic standing and attendance requirements and go
through a rigorous selection process.
• Society Heads are expected to draft an annual calendar of events based on which the larger CCA
calendar is compiled. They are responsible for the planning and execution of all society events.

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 • They are responsible for ensuring that annual proposals are drafted and presented for approval to the
CCA at the beginning of the academic year and for maintaining attendance records of all the members of
their respective society.
• They are expected to attend and actively participate in all leadership workshops and training sessions
that are organised by the school.

House Captains (eight: one male and one female per house)
The entire student body is divided into four houses for intramural competition: Athens (Red), Corinth (Green),
Sparta (Blue), and Troy (Yellow).
● House Captains primarily deal with sporting and House events. Students aspiring to be House Captains
must be members of a school sports team and meet academic standing and attendance requirements.
House Captains are appointed by the staff and the coach based on their contribution to school sports
activities in the first year and on their leadership potential.

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 STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

1. Campus Rules

2. Daily Uniform

3. Dress for Special Events

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STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

Students must always behave in a manner that maintains the dignity of their persons, their families and the
school. Any action by a student that a faculty or staff member deems inappropriate, in violation of any rules, or
against the spirit of The Lyceum’s Core Values (see page 3) can lead to detention, probation, suspension or
expulsion. The school reserves without prejudice the right to expel a student or to ask a student to
withdraw from the school at any point at its discretion and without explanation.

1. Campus Rules
The Lyceum wishes to make the best of its campus and facilities. Every effort is made to keep them clean and in
good working order, and to create an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Noise pollution is a major concern and students are, therefore, not permitted to linger in the corridors.
Silence should be observed while passing through the corridors at all times.
• Littering will not be tolerated. It is not the duty of the support staff to clean up after the students.
Students must clean up after themselves and pick up any trash they find and throw it in the
trashcans provided. They must place empty bottles in the appropriate racks and return their used
dishes to the canteen. Students may be required to stay back after school and help clean up if the
administration feels that the need to keep the school clean is not being respected.
• Graffiti or damage of school property will not be tolerated. Perpetrators will be liable for
cleaning/repairing/replacing the damaged items.
• Students who wish to post notices on the noticeboards (other than society noticeboards) must take
permission and obtain a stamp from the Principal’s Office.
• Food or drink, other than water, may not be consumed in the classrooms.

2. Daily Uniform
The Lyceum school uniform is worn to foster a feeling of school pride and to create an atmosphere of
cooperation, equality, and mutual respect among the students. The school values the individuality of each
student, but does not allow creative variation in or alteration of the school uniform.

The uniform should be worn correctly in every detail and with pride. Students must observe cleanliness,
discretion, and good taste in all matters of appearance. All staff members, administrative support members,
faculty, and elected Student Council members have the right to enforce the dress code.
• Uniforms should be purchased from the approved stores as listed on the sheet given at registration.
• Students are required to wear their student ID card on its lanyard around their neck at all times when in
school uniform, and as required to school events for which the uniform is not required.
• Students are required to come to school in uniform at all times, and must wear the uniform when
representing the school at events off campus.

Girls
• Light grey shalwar and matching kameez (minimum knee length) with a right-side seam pocket and the
school name embroidered on the left sleeve. The sleeves must be at least half sleeve length and must
be worn with all buttons fastened.
• Plain white cotton dupatta.
• Black closed shoes with a heel of not more than 1-1/2 inches, and socks. Discreet black sneakers with a
minimal use of white or grey are subject to approval.
• A plain white headscarf and a light grey abaya/coat may be worn over the school uniform.

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 • Hair below shoulder-length should be fastened tidily.
• Ostentatious make up, jewellery, hair colour and face piercing are not allowed. Lip gloss: colourless only
is permitted.

Winter Uniform is mandatory between the last week of November and the second week of February (inclusive):
• Only plain black sweaters or plain black blazers are permitted. School blazer, black hoodies or jackets
with the school logo are permitted.
• No shawls are permitted.

Boys
• Grey trousers, which must fit properly and not ride below the hip.
• Plain white shirt with short or long sleeves and school logo embroidered on the front left pocket. The shirt
must be worn tucked in and only the collar button may be left open.
• Black belt.
• Black closed shoes with socks. Discrete black sneakers with a minimal use of white or grey if worn are
subject to approval.
• Caps and hats are not to be worn inside the school building.
• Long hair is not allowed. Hair must be cut above the ears and at least one inch above the eyebrows and
shirt collar.
• Ostentatious or feminine ornamentation, jewellery, hair colour and face/ear piercing are not allowed.
Winter Uniform is mandatory between the last week of November and the second week of February (inclusive)
• School tie.
• Only plain black sweaters or plain black blazers are permitted. School blazer, black hoodies or jackets
with the school logo are permitted.

4. Dress for Special Events

There may be events during the school year for which the school uniform will not be required. Parents and
students will be informed in advance. Students must dress in a modest and respectable manner. Students who
do not observe this code will be sent home and asked to return when they are dressed appropriately.

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 PROHIBITED BEHAVIOUR and ARTICLES

1. Academic Misconduct

2. Prohibited Behaviour and Articles

3. Mobile Phone Policy

4. Criminal Activity

5. Ethics and Appeal Review Committee

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PROHIBITED BEHAVIOUR and ARTICLES

1. Academic Misconduct
The following behavior is strictly prohibited. –
• Cheating: Acting dishonestly in order to gain an unfair advantage. Cheating includes:
o Collusion: Producing jointly with others academic work that was intended for individual
completion. Collusion includes, but is not limited to, asking for help or giving answers to others
during homework, in-class exercises, tests or examinations.
▪ Those who allow their work to be copied or who give answers are just as guilty of
cheating as those who seek to use others’ work.
o Plagiarism: Using, without acknowledgement, the intellectual work of other people, and/or the act
of representing the ideas or discoveries of another as one’s own, in written work submitted for
assessment or publication. Copying paragraphs, sentences, phrases, striking expressions, or
even paraphrasing without acknowledgment of the source is plagiarism.
▪ Students are required to properly cite the original source of the ideas and information
used in their work.
o Misconduct:
▪ Cheating in any form.
▪ Breaking rules applying to conduct during examination.
▪ Fabrication of results or observations in practical or project work.
▪ Using unauthorized materials on any assignment, quiz, test or exam.
▪ Using the same material of work previously used for another course unless the student
has permission from the teacher to do so.
• Lying: The act of intentionally providing false information or a false statement with the purpose of
misleading or with irresponsible disregard for the truth. Lying, in both academic and non-academic
activities, is impermissible.
• Stealing: The act of taking without permission and without intention to return. The prohibition of stealing
includes academic work as well as property of any nature.

Procedures – Violation of any provision of the Academic Misconduct Policy

• First instance of policy violation:
o Student receives a ‘zero’ (0)
o Student’s Counsellor and the Director Studies are informed immediately
• Second instance of policy violation:
o Letter of warning issued by the Director Studies (in consultation with the Principal) to the Student
and Parent to be signed by them as acknowledgement, letter placed in the file
o Meeting arranged between the Student, Parents, Teacher(s) and Director Studies
o Student asked to write a 600-word paper for the teacher(s) on
▪ What plagiarism/collusion/academic misconduct is and how to avoid it.
▪ Why students plagiarize/collude/practice academic misconduct.
▪ What the Lyceum policy is and what are the penalties for its violation?
▪ Describe own experience and its learnings for all subjects in which the policy is violated.
Describe your experience and what you have learned from it.
o If there is any doubt, the matter will be sent by Director Studies for review and decision making to
the Ethics and Appeal Review Committee
• Third instance of policy violation:

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 o with the Principal’s consent, a third violation leads immediately to expulsion from The Lyceum
without any right of appeal
For any clarification please contact the office of the Director Studies.

2. Prohibited Behaviour and Articles

A student who commits any of the following listed offences in or around school premises, at school functions,
and/or in school uniform is liable to be suspended or expelled. In all cases their parents will be informed.
Students must not:
• Commit any form of vandalism.
• Use violence or be threateningly aggressive.
• Bully or rag, or allow others to engage in bullying/ragging. This includes cyber-bullying.
• Be rude or use indecent language.
• Behave improperly or disrespectfully towards fellow students or staff members.
• Engage in any offensive and/or immodest behaviour or dress.
• Be in close physical contact.
• Forge a parent/guardian signature on any school document.
• Smoke or possess cigarettes.
• Use or possess alcohol and/or narcotic drugs
• Gamble, even ‘mild’ forms such as playing card games for money.
• Use iPods/mp3 players or any other such devices in the school building unless required by the teacher.
• Take photographs or record conversations or lectures without the subjects’ permission
• Participate in partisan political campaigning or activity

All prohibited items are subject to confiscation. The school reserves the right to confiscate any prohibited or
otherwise inappropriate article that is brought to school.

3. Mobile Phone Policy

Each student may register two devices (phone and laptop or tablet) on which they may then access the school’s
Wi-Fi. Devices must be registered at the IT Office.

Permission - Phones may be used:

• As a telephone: only in the mobile zone which is near the unused front gate
• For other purposes: only in the game zone/outside the library and outside the school buildings.

Prohibition - Phones may not be used:

• As a camera or recorder: Phones must not to be used to take photographs or record conversations or
lectures.
• In classrooms: Phones may be used in class only if the teacher has permitted it, otherwise, phones/
Bluetooth devices will be confiscated if they are seen or heard. Phones must be turned off.
• In exams, tests and assessments:
o If a phone/Bluetooth device is seen or heard during any assessment (quiz / test / written
assignment) the phone will be confiscated and the student will receive a zero (0).
o Mobile phones/Bluetooth devices may not be taken into an examination hall. Any student in
possession of a phone will be automatically disqualified from the examination and will receive a
zero (0).

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Confiscation Policy
• If a student is found in breach of the above policy, the phone will be confiscated as follows:
o First offence: one day
o Second offence: one week
o Third offence: two weeks
o Fourth offence: until the last day of classes of the term in question (December or May).
• Confiscated telephones will be kept securely in the Principal’s Office. Confiscated phones will not be
returned until the relevant period is over, under any circumstances.
If a student (or his/her parents) believes that he/she must always have a phone, then the student should
take great care not to break any rule that could lead to its confiscation.

4. Criminal Activity
Any student who has a criminal history, or whose behaviour includes participation in any criminal activity,
involvement in any assault, and/or involvement in any cases pending in a court of law, is liable to be expelled at
the discretion of the Executive Council without any notice.

5. Ethics and Appeal Review Committee

When unfair academic practices, inappropriate behaviour or violations of the school rules or Honour Code are
observed or alleged, the case will be evaluated by the Ethics and Appeal Review Committee.
• The Ethics and Appeal Review Committee consists of the Disciplinary Committee, the student’s
Counsellor, and the subject teacher (as relevant).
• The Committee will review disciplinary cases and impose appropriate sanctions
o Repeated violations of school rules will lead to grave consequences. Suspension is a serious
warning, and the student risks expulsion for further misbehaviour. In most cases, a second
infraction will lead to expulsion.
o It is the duty of the school to inform institutions of higher education to which the student
may apply of any misdemeanour, probation, suspension or expulsion.
• The committee’s decision will be considered final.

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 THE CAMPUS

1. Campus Hours

2. Address and Contact Information

3. Entrance and Exit Regulations

4. Parking and Traffic

5. Closure

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THE CAMPUS

The school is located in a quiet area of Karachi. The facility contains classrooms, administrative offices, fully-
equipped laboratories, a computer laboratory, an infirmary, a multi-purpose room and a library. Outdoor spaces
include a canteen and outdoor recreation and seating areas.

1. Campus Hours
Regular Hours Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday
Campus Grounds 07:50 – 16:00 07:50 – 16:00 09:00 – 16:00
Administrative Office 08:00 – 15:00 08:00 – 13:00 10:00 – 12:00
Accounts Office 08:00 – 16:00 08:00 – 15:00 10:30 – 15:00
Library, Computer Room 08:00 – 16:00 08:00 – 16:00 09:00 – 16:00
Canteen 08:00 – 16:00 08:00 – 16:00 09:00 – 16:00
Photocopy Shop 08:00 – 15:00 08:00 – 15:00 09:00 – 15:00

Ramadan Hours Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday

Campus Grounds 07:50 – 15:00 07:50 – 15:00 09:00 – 15:00
Administrative Office 08:00 – 14:00 08:00 – 13:00 10:00 – 13:00
Accounts Office 08:00 – 14:00 08:00 – 13:00 10:30 – 15:00
Canteen 08:00 – 15:00 08:00 – 15:00 09:00 – 15:00
Library, Computer Room 08:00 – 15:00 08:00 – 15:00 09:00 – 15:00
Photocopy Shop 08:00 – 14:00 08:00 – 15:00 09:00 – 15:00

2. Address and Contact Information

Address: The Lyceum Telephone: (+92-21) 3582-1741
78 Clifton Facsimile: (+92-21) 3583-2310
Karachi 75600
Pakistan Website: www.lyceumschool.edu.pk

Email Contacts:
Timetable & Examination registrar@lyceumschool.edu.pk
Attendance attendance@lyceumschool.edu.pk
College Advising college.counselling@lyceumschool.edu.pk
Co-curricular Activities cocurricular@lyceumschool.edu.pk
Fee & Accounts fee.accounts@lyceumschool.edu.pk
Information Technology and Support it.support@lyceumschool.edu.pk
Principal’s Office principals.office@lyceumschool.edu.pk

3. Entrance and Exit Regulations

In the interest of security, a strict policy regarding entrance and exit is enforced. There are also regulations
governing the use of the public space outside and around the campus. Students and parents must respect these
regulations as they are crucial for maintaining security and discipline of the school and the surrounding locality.

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Students
• All students must wear the full uniform and arrive with their school ID card clearly displayed for
entry to the campus at any time and for any reason.
• Students may stay beyond the school closing time if required to do so for a class or a school sponsored
co-curricular activity.
• Students must leave the school promptly after the end of their last approved activity. If they need
to wait for their cars, they must do so inside the gate, in the front area.
• Once students have left the school, they are not permitted to re-enter except after 2:00 pm for co-
curricular activities.
o Students entering after 2:00 pm must carry their ID card and register at the gate, logging time
in, time out, and the reason for their visit.
o Students may not enter the school building except to attend a scheduled class, meeting or
activity.
Visitors
• All parents and visitors are entertained by appointment only.
o Please make an appointment in advance with whomever you wish to meet.
o All parents and visitors must sign in and show a valid ID at the front entrance.
Security
• The school location is a sensitive one, in a residential area and with a consulate in the immediate vicinity.
o No disturbance outside the school will be tolerated and congestion must be kept to a minimum.
o The consulate monitors any unusual activity outside the school and will call the Police if it feels it
is required.
• Armed guards will not be allowed within the concrete barrier that surrounds the school’s front wall.
• Under no circumstances may anyone bring a weapon of any kind into the school premises.

4. Parking and Traffic

We expect parents, drivers and others who drop off and pick up students to obey the following rules and the
instructions of the traffic wardens at all times.
• Please explain the rules to drivers, as students will be held responsible for the behaviour of their drivers.
• Cars must never double-park or block the road.
o Cars picking and dropping students should do so from the designated areas.
o Students should leave the premises promptly once their cars have arrived to fetch them.
o Those picking up students may stop to announce their arrival to the gate staff, but will not be
permitted to stand waiting for more than two minutes. They may park further away.
• Honking of horns is forbidden.
• Students must not drive themselves to school, as parking will not be allowed nearby.
o The school will not accept responsibility for the security of students’ cars.
• There must be no argument with The Lyceum guards and support staff. They are required to
enforce the policies of the school in all cases.

5. Closure
• The school will be closed on gazetted holidays, on days that are declared public or school holidays by the
Federal or Sindh Government, and during the winter and summer vacations.
o Please do not act based solely on announcements by the Association of Private Schools.
• In case of a strike or other unforeseen school closure, an announcement will be posted on the homepage
of the school website.

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 o Students, parents, faculty and staff will receive an SMS if the school will have an unforeseen the
next day. If you have not received a School Closure Notice via SMS please email your name,
your student’s name and current mobile number to principals.office@lyceumschool.edu.pk.

The school will have make-up days on Saturdays or Sundays if there are too many days missed due to
unscheduled closures.

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 COMMUNICATION

1. Communication: From the School to Students/Parents/Guardians

2. Communication: From Parents/Guardians to the School

3. Emergencies

4. Permissions and Signature Policy

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COMMUNICATION

The school wishes to maintain close communication with students and their parents/guardians.
• It is necessary for the school to have current information so that we are able to reach you
promptly when necessary. Please inform the school as soon as possible, through your son or
daughter’s Counsellor, if there is any change to information provided to the school on the Application for
Admission, including name, signature, contact information and student’s medical information.

1. From the School to Students/Parents/Guardians

Academic reports and letters with information of general interest are sent via email on a regular basis.
• School Email Address: All students are issued a Lyceum email address. This is the primary method for
contacting students, and the school will be using it to communicate important information.
o Students are responsible for checking it daily and knowing the contents of the messages sent.
o Students should use their Lyceum email address for all school related communication.
• Notice Boards: Important information will be posted on the notice boards and students are responsible for
reading and knowing this information. Some boards address a specific theme, and will be clearly marked.
• Assembly: Assembly will be held to share special events and information and will not merely repeat the
information posted on the notice boards. Attendance at Assembly is mandatory for all students.
• The parent/guardian should check his or her email regularly and confirm that messages from the school
are being received. They should carefully read all information sent to them by the school.
• Urgent notices will be posted on the main Lyceum web page.
• The school will telephone if it is necessary to speak to a parent/guardian directly.

2. From Parents/Guardians to the School

Please feel welcome to contact The Lyceum to discuss or clarify any issue that concerns you. The school
administration is eager to receive any suggestions or comments you may have.
• To meet a teacher or a member of the administration, please call Reception or your son or daughter’s
Counsellor during school hours to arrange an appointment, or send an email to the Counsellor.

3. Emergencies
Students must have written school permission to leave during the core hours (see ‘Daily Calendar’).
• In the case of a valid emergency at home, a parent/guardian must speak with the Principal’s Office to
explain the situation, and must pick the student up in person if possible.
• In case of illness or a medical emergency at school, a parent/guardian will be notified immediately. If
necessary, the student will be sent home or taken to the nearest hospital. If a parent/guardian cannot
be reached, the school will take action in the best interest of the student.
• The school has a small infirmary with a bed where students can rest in case of minor illness. Basic non-
prescription medicines are also available.
• Students are not permitted to schedule medical or other appointments during core hours or timings that
conflict with any school commitments. Students will not be permitted to leave for such appointments.
• In case of an emergency, when students are not permitted to use their mobile phones, they may use the
school telephone.

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4. Permissions and Signature Policy
Permissions
• Occasionally it is necessary for students to obtain approval from a parent/guardian to take part in school
activities, such as optional trips that may last a full day or more, and/or take students out of Karachi.
• Students will receive a permission slip, which must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to the
Administration as soon as possible. Students without a signed permission slip will not be allowed to
attend, and the school will not assume responsibility for them.

Signature Policy
• A parent/guardian’s signature is verified by comparing it to the signature(s) on the Application for
Admission. We therefore request that the same signature be used when signing any school-related
material. The school reserves the right not to accept documents that do not have a matching signature.
• The school expects a high standard of integrity, ethics, and responsibility from the students. Normally, the
need for verification of parent/guardian’s signature should not arise. However, in certain cases, the
school may request parents/guardians to sign a document in person at the school.

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 FINANCIAL POLICIES

The financial policies of the school are given to the family during the registration process. Please retain copies of
these documents for your information and reference.

Breakage/Damage/Vandalism
• Students are liable for the replacement costs of school property that is damaged or lost, including lab
equipment, library books and the like.

NOTES

• This Handbook is as accurate and as complete as possible, but it cannot contain an exhaustive list of all
school requirements.
• Parents and students will be notified promptly of any changes. Counsellors will also be informed of any
changes in school policies and students are expected to maintain regular contact with them.
• The school reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions to this Handbook without prior notice.
• The Lyceum Administration reserves the right to make changes to the school’s policies, rules and
regulations without prior notice.
• The Lyceum reserves the right to take action against any student on the basis of any misconduct or any
breach of the rules stated in this Student Parent Handbook, or as the school deems fit.
• The Lyceum reserves the right to ask a student to withdraw from the school at any point in time for any
reason at the school’s discretion and without notice.
• Please retain your Handbook for future reference.

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APPENDIX 1
A-LEVEL FACULTY 2020 - 2021

ACCOUNTING
Muhammad Rafay Shaikh Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan)

ART
Nayyer Jamil BA, Art (Karachi University)

BIOLOGY
Afshan Latif MBBS (Dow Medical College, Karachi)
Mehr Zaidi MSc, Genetics (University of Swansea, UK)

BUSINESS STUDIES
Zahra Rahim MA (Institute of Business Administration, Karachi); MA, HRD (University of
Manchester, UK)

CHEMISTRY
Asia Niazi MSc, Organic Chemistry (Karachi University)
Farhan Khan MSc, Chemistry (Karachi University)
Fatema Noor PhD, Chemistry (University of London, UK)
Shabnum Haidermota B.Pharm (Hons), (University of London, UK)
Sumaira Ali MSc, Physical Chemistry (Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad)
Syed Tehseen Raza MSc, Chemistry (Karachi University)

COMPUTER SCIENCE
Huma Imad BA, Computer Science (Nat’l University of Computer & Emerging Sciences, Karachi)

ECONOMICS
Azizul Huq Bhuiya MS, Economics (Pahlavi University, Iran)
Amna Basir BBA (Hons), (Institute of Business Administration, Karachi)
Bina Nazar BA, Economics (Smith College, USA)
Sahar Jatoi BSc, Economics and Finance (University of Bristol, UK)

ENGLISH GENERAL
Nudrat Kamal MA, Comparative Literature (State University of New York, Stony Brook, USA)
Nusrat Khawaja BA, Anthropology (Mount Holyoke College, USA)
Nuzhat Tariq BA, Social Sciences (Institute of Business Administration, Karachi)
Raaheen Mani MA, International Peace and Security (King’s College London, UK)
Rukhsana Mashhadi MA, English Literature (Karachi University)
Tasneem Nazli Ashir MA, English (Karachi University)
Shehroze Ahmed Shaikh BS, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (Institute of Business Administration, Karachi)
Zehra Nabi BA (Cum Laude), Film & Media Studies, Minor in English, (Mount Holyoke College,
USA); MFA, Fiction (Johns Hopkins University, USA)
Zehra Raza MA, Journalism (City University, UK); BA, Literature (Vassar College, USA)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Lubna Akhtar MA, Literary Studies (University of Aberdeen, UK)
Zehra Raza MA, Journalism (City University, UK); BA, Literature (Vassar College, USA)

ENGLISH LITERATURE
Suraiya Ishaque BA, English /Third World Studies (Oberlin College, USA)

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Zehra Raza MA, Journalism (City University, UK); BA, Literature (Vassar College, USA)

HISTORY
Syed Iftikhar Hassan Zaidi MA, Imperial and Commonwealth History (Kings College, University of London, UK)
BA, History (Brandeis University, USA)

LAW
Sabeen Mustafa LLB (University of London)

MATHEMATICS
Mohammad Imran Aslam MSc, BSc, Physics (Karachi University)
Mohtashimuddin Siddiqui MSc, Applied Mathematics (Karachi University)
Muhammad Rafay Shaikh Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan)
Sana Allahwala MSc, Mathematics (Université de Montreal, Canada); BSc (Hons) Computer Science;
BSc (Hons) Mathematics (Lahore University of Management Sciences)
Saneeah Tabish MBA (Institute of Business Administration, Karachi)
Shamim Azam MSc, Mathematics (Karachi University)

PHYSICS
Inam Ahmed PhD, Theoretical Physics (Sindh University)
Muhammad Kaleem M.Phil, Physics (University of Karachi)
Shamsuddin Lalani BSc (Hons), Economics & Mathematics (Lahore University of Management Sciences)
Yawar Abbas MSc, Physics (Karachi University)

PSYCHOLOGY
Mahnoor Fatima BSc, Economics & Political Science (Lahore University of Management Sciences)
Marium Ibrahim MSc, Clinical Child, Family and Education Studies (Utrecht University, Netherlands)
Nida Khan PsyM, Clinical Psychology (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA)

SOCIOLOGY
S. Sathananthan PhD (University of Cambridge, UK); BA, Economics (California State University, USA)
Sarah Dossul BA, Sociology (Karachi University)
APPENDIX 2

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY POLICY (IAUSP)

By using the school’s Internet Systems, a user agrees to follow this policy and all applicable School regulations,
policies and guidelines. All users must report any misuse of the network or Internet or receipt of any
communication that violates this policy to a teacher, supervisor, or other appropriate School personnel.

Each student may register two devices (phone and laptop or tablet) on which they may then access the
school’s wifi. Devices must be registered at the IT Office.

Principles of Acceptable and Safe Internet Use General

Internet access and e-mail provided by the school are intended for educational use, instruction, research, and the
facilitation of communication, collaboration, and other School-related purposes. Users are subject to the same
standards expected in a classroom and/or professional workplace.

Monitoring and privacy

Users have no right to privacy while using t he school’s Internet Systems. The school monitors users’ online
activities and reserves the right to access, review, copy, store, or delete any electronic communications or files.
This includes any items stored on School-provided devices, such as files, e-mails, cookies, and Internet history.

Prohibited Uses of the School’s Internet Systems

Users may not engage in any of the activities prohibited by this policy when using or accessing the school’s
Internet Systems.

If a user is uncertain whether behavior is prohibited, he or she should contact a teacher, supervisor, or other
appropriate school personnel. The school reserves the right to take immediate action regarding activities that
(1) create security and/or safety issues for the school, students, employees, network, or computer resources, or (2)
expend school resources on content the school determines lacks legitimate educational or school content or
purpose, or (3) the school determines are inappropriate.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of examples of prohibited behavior:

1. Causing harm to others, damage to their property or School property, such as:
a. Using, posting or distributing profane, lewd, vulgar, threatening, or abusive language in e-mail messages,
material posted on School web pages, or professional social media sites;
b. Accessing, using, posting, or distributing information or materials that are pornographic or otherwise
obscene, advocate illegal or dangerous acts, or advocate violence or discrimination. If users inadvertently
access such information, they should immediately disclose the inadvertent access in a manner specified by
their school or central division office;
c. Accessing, posting or distributing harassing, discriminatory, inflammatory, or hateful material, or
making damaging or false statements about others;
d. Sending, posting, or otherwise distributing chain letters or engaging in spam;
 e. Damaging computer equipment, files, data or the school’s Internet System in any way, including spreading
computer viruses, vandalizing data, software or equipment, damaging or disabling others’ electronic
property, or engaging in conduct that could interfere or cause a danger of disruption to the school’s
educational or business environment;
f. Using the school’s Internet System in a manner that interferes with the education of the user or others or
the job duties of the user or others;
g. Downloading, posting, reproducing or distributing music, photographs, video or other works in
violation of applicable copyright laws. Any music, photographs and/or video should only be downloaded for
School, and not personal purposes; or
h. Engaging in plagiarism. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if they
were original to the user.
i. Students are under no circumstances permitted to send email messages to the entire school, or to groups
of which they are not a part. Infringement of this rule will lead to the suspension of the individual account for
one week.
2. Gaining or attempting to gain unauthorized access to the school’s Internet Systems, or to any third party’s
computer system, such as:
a. Malicious tampering, phishing or hacking activities;
b. Intentionally seeking information about passwords belonging to other users;
c. Disclosing a user’s password to the school’s Internet Systems to other individuals. However, students may
share their School password with their parents.
d. Modifying passwords belonging to other users;
e. Attempting to log in through another person's account;
f. Attempting to gain access to material that is blocked or filtered by the school;
g. Accessing, copying, or modifying another user’s files without authorization;
h. Disguising a user’s identity;
i. Using the password or identifier of an account that does not belong to the user; or
j. Engaging in uses that jeopardize access into others’ accounts or other computer networks.
3. Using the school’s Internet Systems for commercial purposes, such as:
a. Using the school’s Internet Systems for personal financial gain;
b. Conducting for-profit business activities, personal advertising, or other non-School business
communications;
c. Engaging in Non-Lyceum Approved fundraising;
d. Using the school’s Internet Systems on behalf of any elected official, candidate, candidates, slate of
candidates or a political organization or committee;
e. Using the school’s Internet Systems to cause harm or disrepute to The Lyceum, its students, teachers and
employees.
4. Engaging in criminal or other unlawful activities.

Filtering
The school blocks or filters content over the Internet that the school considers inappropriate for minors.

Users shall not use any website, application, or methods to bypass filtering of the network or perform any
other unlawful activities.

Student Internet Safety

1. School Responsibilities:
 a. The school will work to protect the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms,
and other forms of direct electronic communication.
2. Students Using the School’s Internet Systems:
a. Students must not reveal personal information about themselves or other persons on social networking
sites, in chat rooms, in emails or other direct electronic communications, or any other forum over the
Internet. For example, students must not reveal their home address, or telephone or cell phone number.
Students must not display photographs of themselves, or images of others.
b. Students should not meet in person anyone they have met only on the Internet. Students must promptly
disclose to their teacher or other school employee any message or other activity they receive that is
inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable.
c. Students should not allow School computers to save their passwords.
d. Social Media:
− “Social media” means any form of online publication or presence that allows interactive
communication, including, but not limited to, social networks, blogs, internet websites, internet forums,
and wikis. Examples of social media include, but are not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,
Google+, and Flickr.
− Schools use a variety of online web-based interactive communication technologies to enhance
students’ education and learning. Social media sites must be used only for educational and school
related purposes, in connection with lessons and assignments and to facilitate communication with
teachers and other students.
− The school limits access to these sites to individuals within the school and to school officials. If
access to a social media site will extend beyond individuals within the school or school officials,
then parental consent is required.

Violations of this Policy

The school, including all its offices and departments, reserves the right to terminate any user’s access to the
school’s Internet Systems, including access to School e-mail, at any time.

If a student violates this policy, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken consistent with the school Rules. If a
student’s access to the school’s internet System is revoked, the student may not be penalized academically,
and the school will ensure that the student continues to have a meaningful opportunity to participate in the
educational program.

All users must promptly disclose to their teacher, supervisor, principal or manager any information they receive
that is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable.

Limitation of Liability
The school makes no guarantees about the quality of the services provided and is not responsible for any
claims, losses, damages, costs, or other obligations arising from use of the network or accounts. Any
additional charges a user accrues due to the use of the school’s network are to be borne by the user. The
school also denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through user access.
Any statement, accessible on the computer network or the Internet, is understood to be the author's individual point
of view and not that of the school, its affiliates, or employees.

Agreement and adherence to the Internet Usage Policy will be signed by every student in their Lyceum Pledge
Form.
APPENDIX 3

Anti-Discrimination Policy

The Lyceum is committed to providing a respectful, responsible and safe environment to all its students and
employees. In order to uphold its core values and ensure equal treatment The Lyceum prohibits discrimination,
harassment/sexual harassment, bullying, cyber-bullying or in any form/manner denigrating, disparaging or
otherwise diminishing either through language, physical or electronic means or non-verbal gestures any student
and/or employee on following grounds: ethnicity; religion/sect; age; sex; disability; ancestry; socio-economic status;
and other protected grounds under the UN Declaration of Human Rights to which Pakistan is a signatory.

Child Protection Policy

The Lyceum works to protect the welfare of all young people, as well as protecting staff by promoting good practice.
The Lyceum’s Child Protection Policy serves to help safeguard the welfare of all its members by protecting them
from physical, sexual and emotional harm.

For more information on these policies please contact your Guidance Counselor and/or the Director Studies Office.
Document Name: 2020-21 Student and Parent Handbook
Issue Date: July 2020
Issued By: Academic Director
Approved: Director Studies
Document: SPH: 2020-21
Issue Number: 2021