Le Rosey’s 141st School Year

CODES 2020-2021
A. Honour Code E. Timetable and Academic
organization
B. Major Rules E-1 The timetable and essential principles
E-2 System of Grades & Promotion
E-3 Eagle Groups
C. Campus Life E-4 English-French Bilingualism
C-1 Relationships between Roseans
E-5 Academic Honesty
C-2 Health and Safety
E-6 Academic Ambition
C-3 Dress Code
E-7 Academic Block: 8am to 3.30pm.
C-4 Manners
E-8 The ACTIS Block: 4pm to 7.20pm.
C-5 Weekends, Sorties and Holidays
E-9 Evening Study or Activities: from 8.15pm.
C-6 Division into Sections
C-7 Bedrooms and Personal Belongings
F. Computers and Internet use
D. Sanctions
D-1 Minor Sanctions G. Class terminal
D-2 La Consigne
D-3 Confiscation
D-4 Blocking
H. Parents’ responsibilities
D-5 Absence from class or from an obligatory activity
D-6 Restrictions
D-7 Academic Council
D-8 Disciplinary Review
D-9 Disciplinary Council

v. July 2020
 A. Honour Code
All Roséens undertake to be familiar with and to respect these Codes.
Each year a signed undertaking to this effect is handed in to their Class Tutor.

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Dreams, promises and commitments are and realize your full
for Life
meaningless unless translated into action,
A Swiss school with an
which, alone, can show what one aspires to. potential
international mission, All Roséens should be involved in the wealth
Le Rosey is a united of academic, artistic, sporting, cultural and
community. Roséens Know better so as to social activities which make up the daily life
of the school; they make a commitment to
maintain exceptional understand better and hence deepen their knowledge of themselves and
friendships throughout
to love of all their intelligences; they are asked
their lives, and are Many cultures, languages and religions are to make their own life choices, and, in the
lifelong ambassadors of a represented at Le Rosey; the enrichment that company of their peers and teachers,
spirit of human tolerance comes from knowing them demands an open to decide independently the paths their
and respect. mind, curiosity and a respect for differences. childhood and adolescence will take.

RIGHTS OF ROSEENS RESPONSIBILITIES OF ROSÉENS

1. Respect for their physical integrity. 1. Roséens respect the rules that constitute Le Rosey Codes,
both on and off the campus.
2. Respect for their religious, philosophical and political
2. Roséens prioritise their knowledge and intellectual abilities.
convictions as well as their sexual orientation in so far as
They do their best to obtain the best possible results.
these are compatible with Le Rosey’s policy of tolerance.

3. Roséens respect the person and the cultural, religious and

3. Respect for their private life (personal belongings, health,
political convictions of their teachers and fellow pupils. They
mail, luggage) within the limits of school discipline.
do not accept any action or propaganda contrary to the
Teachers will not enter a student’s room before signalling
principle of respect for their fellows.
their intention to do so.
4. Roséens respect the work and the time of the directors,
4. Direct access, as rapidly as possible given the
teachers and school employees. They adopt the rules of
circumstances, to their directors and teachers. politeness customary in Switzerland.

5. Professional secrecy from their directors and teachers 5. Roséens take an active part in artistic, sporting, cultural and
for any conversation held in confidence as long as this environmental activities, which contribute to the development
does not endanger anyone. This also applies to written of their personalities, and service to the community
work of an intimate nature.
6. Roséens adhere to the principles of intellectual honesty,
6. Roséens have the right to be fully informed of teachers’ which forbid cheating and deceit in order to obtain a result in
assessment of their academic work and behaviour. academic work or sports.

7. Roséens have the right to be fully informed of the 7. Roséens are under the obligation not to waste their time and
reasons for any punishment and the identity of the the financial resources of their parents by adopting a lazy
person who imposed it. and passive attitude.

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 B. Major Rules
The following may be sanctioned by expulsion without a Conseil de discipline.

1. The possession and consumption of drugs, of any nature, either at Le Rosey or during weekends and holidays. Drug tests are
obligatory and may take place at any time. Any attempt at cheating during the course of a drug test is considered an admission
of guilt.

2. Leaving a building without authorization between coucher (lights out) and lever (wake up).

3. Theft on or off campus and established as such by a Conseil de discipline.

The following are major offences; they lead to an appearance before the Conseil de discipline.

4. Any physical or verbal violence, such as bullying or serious disrespect towards a peer or adult capable of causing mental or
physical injury either at school or elsewhere.

5. The possession or consumption of alcoholic drinks on or off campus throughout the week, or on expeditions at the weekend.
An exception is made for group sorties organized by and in the company of a teacher (during which wine may be consumed) and
wine-tasting sessions organized by Le Rosey only if they do not have evening study hall scheduled or class the following day. At
the weekend, alcoholic drinks may be consumed by students over the age of 16 within the limits permitted by Swiss law for driving
a car.

6. For students in class 3 or below, entering a discothèque, including during a weekend off campus.

7. Smoking. As part of its overall health policy, Le Rosey requires students not to smoke either on or off campus (including
e-cigarettes and shisha smoking, etc.). All students who request it can benefit from a support programme to help them give up.

8. The failure to observe safety rules, particularly during expeditions, excursions or sporting activities; the use of matches or lighter
or having a naked flame in school premises; setting off a fire alarm by accident or through negligence.

9. Car rental or the use of an automobile – including during the weekend if the parents are not present in the car – and hitchhiking.

10. Being found on the étage with a person of the opposite sex as well as the excessive demonstration of affection

11. Serious fraud relating to:

• plagiarism and cheating in tests, homework or examinations (see Section E-5)
• weekends (false invitation, forged signature)
• false declaration of illness in order to be excused from classes or sports.

12. The accumulation of punishments with no effect on behaviour or school work; continual indiscipline; lack of respect for the
buildings and property of the school.

13. Failure to observe the Codes during sorties and excursions, and behaviour outside school liable to damage the image of the
school and its pupils.

14. Infringement of Swiss law. Note that Swiss Law prohibits:

• The sale of nicotine to those under the age of 18
• the purchase and consumption of alcohol to those under the age of 16 and of alcoholic drinks other than wine and beer to
those under the age of 18. (Beer and wine are permitted from the age of 16.)
• the production, sale and consumption of all drugs
• entry to bars and discothèques for those under 16 unless accompanied by an adult.

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 C. Campus Life
C-1 Relationships between Roseans

1. Roséens live in a fulfilling community that allows them to learn and grow without intimidation, humiliation or injury. The entire
community, including the students, have a responsibility to encourage, develop and, where necessary, restore constructive
relationships.

2. Bullying is a deliberate and generally repeated aggression over time; its purpose is to hurt and to frighten. Common bullying
behaviours include: unwanted physical contact; regular insults, rumours or humiliation that isolate the victim; publication of
abusive or derogatory comments or images; sexist, racist, homophobic or transphobic comments, gestures or innuendoes;
inappropriate sexual incitement, behaviour or comments; threats to silence a victim; repeated jokes or teasing that make the
recipient vulnerable.

3. Harassment can be online, within a romantic or friendly relationship. It can take the form of verbal, psychological, physical or
sexual abuse.

4. Any form of bullying or harassment, in person or online, must be reported to the Committee in light cases and to an adult
in more serious cases. It will always be dealt with through dialogue, punishment or a disciplinary council depending on the
circumstances and in absolute transparency with the victim.

C-2 Health and Safety

1. There are five nurses on campus. Pupils may go to the infirmary at any time in an emergency. In all other cases including
health problems, arranging medical and dental appointments and sick notes, pupils must use non-class time. Students who are
excused from classes on medical grounds may not participate in any evening outing or weekend excursion or departure on the
same day as their absence.

2. Parents are required to inform the healthcare staff of treatments followed by their children. Under no circumstances can pupils
keep medicines: these must be handed over to the staff who will supervise all treatment. This includes vitamin and protein
supplements. Steroids, creatine supplements and all performance enhancing drugs are forbidden.

3. All medical appointments in Switzerland are made by the healthcare administrator; for appointments outside Switzerland parents
must first consult the doyen so as to keep disruption to the child’s school life to a minimum. A medical report or certificate must
be given to the school following such appointments.

4. Students must inform the nurses of the onset or development of all medical problems and of any allergies that they may suffer
from.

5. Students are encouraged to communicate to an adult of their choice any concerns they may have regarding their safety. Where
necessary, these communications will be treated with the degree of confidentiality requested by the student.

6. Rosey students are able to make appointments or to visit a school counsellor when she is present on campus. With the
exception of situations deemed dangerous for the student or others, all conversations with the counsellor remain strictly
confidential. When an off-campus specialist is consulted, parents will be asked for their authorization.

7. Boarding house teachers will take care to ensure that all students have a proper night’s sleep. In the fifteen minutes preceding
lights out students are strongly encouraged to read, and the use of electronic equipment of any sort is forbidden until wake-up.
Failure to observe this last point will result in the confiscation of the equipment involved for as long as deemed appropriate by
the Head of House. This could be definitive depending on the circumstances.

8. Drivers of school transport are not allowed to start the engine until all passengers have fastened their seat belts. Unfastening
the seat belt while the bus is in motion is considered a serious infringement of the rules.

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 9. During the night, security guards patrol the campus and may be called should the need arise.

10. Access to Le Rosey and La Combe campuses and to school buildings is closed to prevent the presence of unauthorized visitors.
Rosey students must wear a special bracelet equipped with a microchip. Students must immediately inform the Boarding House
Director in case of loss or theft.

11. Any departure from campus must be preceded by a check-out with the appropriate member of staff. Returns must be validated
by a check-in.

12. While off campus, Rosey students must carry their mobile phone and have it switched on. Directors of Boarding must be
informed of this number and any changes to it.

13. Students must stay in groups of at least three when off campus.

14. Instructions as to the procedure to be followed in case of fire are given every term. Teachers’ instructions must be followed.

15. Firearms or imitation firearms, offensive weapons or personal defence devices are prohibited on campus.

16. Students may not use the swimming pool unless supervised by a teacher. All users must first use the footbath and shower.

17. All individuals’ right to privacy must be maintained, and no one may be filmed without their knowledge, and if they are central
interest of the filming, without having first given their permission.

C-3 Dress Code

The Rosey Dress Code distinguishes between different times of the day and activities, and prepares Roséens for the different
expectations of dress in adult life. Roséens should always dress neatly and appropriately for the activity they are engaged in.
Certain norms apply at all times:

• Hair should be clean and well-groomed and should not cover the face. Boys should not wear hairbands or hair clutches or
pins. The Directors of Boarding will send all students who do not respect these guidelines to the hairdresser’s

• Tatoos and visible piercing are not allowed except in the case of those for earrings on girls’ earlobes. Jewellery and
accessories should be discreet

• Cadettes and Juniors should not wear make-up; older girls should not wear highly visible make-up.

The Dress Code varies according to the time of day:

1. The Dress Code for formal school events (such as fêtes, conferences etc.) and most off-campus visits is “school uniform”.
For boys a navy blue blazer (white for Committee members and class T) with the Rosey badge, white shirt, school tie, grey
trousers and black shoes; for girls a navy blue blazer (white for Committee members) with the Rosey brooch, white uniform
dress, school scarf, sandals or town shoes

2. The Dress Code for dinner is “formal”, with boys wearing a shirt, tie and jacket and girls a blouse and jacket.

3. The Dress Code outside the academic block and dinner is “casual” or clean and decent sportswear. The school sports
uniform is obligatory for all sports competitions.

4. The Dress Code during the Academic Block (from 8am to 3.30pm) is “comfortable and correct” with students wearing
clean, casual clothing, showing a respect for the essential business of academic study (see below). Teachers will sanction
students if the dress code is not respected. Details are as follows:

Authorized:
• long trousers or traditional jeans neither faded, fringed nor torn; for girls, a reasonably long skirts, dresses or shorts
• a shirt tucked into the trousers, or a polo shirt, or for girls a blouse or top (but not a T-shirt) covering both midriff and
shoulders; a pullover or jacket if necessary.

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 Not authorized:
• leather coats, denim jackets
• t-shirts and all tops without a collar (with the exception of girls’ tops)
• caps or “hoodies”
• see-through clothing, low necklines, bare midriffs or shoulders, visible underwear
• shoes with very high heels, sports shoes.

C4- Manners

1. Table manners are dictated by Swiss custom. One eats with a straight back and with the hands, but not the elbows, on the table.
One eats by lifting the food to the mouth and not by moving the head closer to the plate. Everyone sits at a place indicated by
his napkin and cannot change without permission. Nobody may leave the dining room before the director on duty has risen to
signal the end of the meal. The Maître d’hôtel draws up the service rota which all the pupils must follow without the possibility of
replacement.

2. The relationship between adults and pupils is based on classical standards of politeness. Pupils should stand when adults enter
a room, and they should stand aside to let them pass; pupils should not speak with their hands in their pockets, while wearing
earphones or without removing headwear. Pupils must stand if the adult they are conversing with is also standing. Vocabulary
must be free from swear words.

3. Manners on campus should be marked by courtesy: one greets people politely in the morning; doors should be held open for
the person following; one avoids vulgar language; toilets are left clean. Visitors to the school should be welcomed with courtesy
and warmth, and, if necessary, taken to the reception.

C-5 Weekends, Sorties and Holidays

1. All weekend invitations must use the official form designed for that purpose, and which can be downloaded from the Rosey
website. It must reach the boarding director concerned by email or via the online form before Thursday evening. The invitation
must respect the study group rules (see E-2).

2. The person making the invitation must collect the child(ren) concerned from campus. Following personal contact, the boarding
directors may waive this rule in the case, for example, of a student whose family lives too far away.

3. The boarding directors have the right to refuse an invitation given by a parent for a child other than his or her own. If accepted,
the agreement of the parents of the child(ren) invited is obligatory. No more than two pupils can be invited by the same family.

4. The weekend begins at midday on Saturday. Students whose Study Group status (see E-2) allows them to leave campus on
Friday cannot do so before 6.15pm.

5. If a student returns from a weekend off campus in a state of tiredness which clearly affects his/her ability to work, teachers will
report this to the doyen concerned who may block them on campus following weekend.

6. On certain weekends the students’ presence at Le Rosey is obligatory (in particular for exams, expeditions, défis, balls or official
events) and no weekend invitations are allowed.

7. Individual seniors’ weekends may be blocked for academic reasons (falling behind in work, extended essays, college
applications, “mock” examinations, etc.) on the initiative of the doyen in consultation with the Guidance Counsellor and the Tutor.

8. Pupils may be subject to a sanction which either delays or prevents their weekend departure. It is their responsibility to warn
their parents immediately of any such eventuality. Boarding House Directors cannot be held responsible if parents are not
informed in due time by their children.

9. With the permission of their Director of Boarding, Juniors and Cadets whose parents live close to the school may spend
Wednesday and Sunday evening and night at home. This status of “local boarder” does not exist for those in class 3 and above.

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10. Students whose parents are visiting Switzerland may be allowed to dine with them during the week. They may invite one other
student to accompany them during the week and up to two at the weekend.

11. All campus departures must respect the school calendar and be clearly communicated to the Director of Boarding. If plane
schedules make it impossible to respect the stipulated date and time of return, the student is welcome to come the day before.
Any exception to the times of weekend or holiday departures and arrivals must be approved by the Director of Boarding. If the
absence includes class time, the doyen concerned must also give his or her permission. As well as incurring a day of restriction
for each day absent, an unauthorized absence will be recorded on the school report. Repeated absences may call into question
the award of the Rosey Diploma and may affect university recommendations. Return from holidays and/or weekends must be
direct from the airport to Le Rosey. It is forbidden to make a detour via Geneva.

12. A ll passports and ID cards which a student may carry must be handed in to the Directors of Boarding who will keep them in a
safe place. Students may never keep their passports on their return to campus.

13. Roséens may participate in their religious celebrations. Le Rosey has no religious affiliations, so major feast days and
ceremonies may only be observed with the agreement of the General Direction of the school on condition that they do not
disturb regular school life and discipline

C-6 Division into Sections

Rules common to each section Rules common to each class

Section Class
These may be modified by Study group conditions These may be modified by Study Group conditions
• Study periods during day free on campus. •O  ne weekend per month free without special invitation,
Seniors • Study hall before dinner in room. as long as parents have given prior consent.
• Evening study hall from 8.30pm to 10.30pm in • F lexible lights-out time on condition that student is
Classes rooms. quiet in his or her room after 11pm.
1 and T • Saturday or Sunday sorties beginning before Class T • Dinner-sorties from 7.30pm to 8.30pm with the Head
lunchtime if a request is made to the Director in of House’s permission.
charge the day before. Check-out is at 12pm and • Dinner-sorties from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on Friday or
check-in is at 7pm. Saturday evening with the Head of House’s permission.
• A minimum of 15 hours of personal study time per • 120 CHF weekly pocket money.
week to be checked by the Head of House and Tutor.
• Dinner-sorties on Saturday, with return at 9.30pm.
Class 1 • L ights out at 11pm.
• 100 CHF weekly pocket money.
Jeunes • Up to 4 daytime PSTs during week unsupervised on • Study hall before dinner in room.
Seniors campus (as established by doyen and tutor). • Sorties beginning before lunch at the weekend check-
• E vening study hall from 8.30pm to 10pm in rooms. Class 2 in at 7pm.
Classes • A uthorized to leave Rolle (to Morges or Nyon) on • Lights out at 10.30pm.
2 and 3 Wednesday sorties. • 80 CHF weekly pocket money.
• Study hall before dinner in classroom.
Class 3 • Lights out at 10.15pm.
• 60 CHF weekly pocket money.
Cadets • Supervised PSTs during day in library library or Class 4 • 50 CHF weekly pocket money.
Learning Centre.
Classes • Study hall before dinner in designated study room Class 5 • 40 CHF weekly pocket money.
4 and 5 • Study hall or activity in the evening from 8pm to 9pm.
• Lights out at 9.30pm.
• S orties with family beginning before lunch on
Saturday and Sunday; parents pick up pupils
personally at midday; invitations must reach the
Boarding House Directors by midday a day before.
Check-in at 7pm
• Weekends from Friday evening.
• S orties to Rolle on Wednesday until 6pm.

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C-7 Bedrooms and Personal Belongings

1. Pupils are forbidden to keep a sum of money greater than a month’s pocket money, jewellery, expensive watches and objects
even in their individual safes.

2. Pupils may decorate their rooms as they wish; however, erotic, racist, sexist, controversial or vulgar posters are not acceptable.
Beds must be made and the room tidied every morning before breakfast; rooms should always be kept tidy.

3. Pupils may bring a laptop computer, an iPad/tablet, a hair drier and games to Le Rosey. Games consoles and computers used
for games are not permitted in bedrooms. Space is set aside for these in the common rooms. Other electrical appliances are
forbidden, unless approved by the Head of House. Air conditioning units are not permitted.

4. It is forbidden to order food from off campus at any time and under any circumstances unless specifically authorized by the
Director of Boarding.

5. Pupils may not enter the bedroom of other students if they are not present.

D. Sanctions
All punishments given to pupils must be justified. Upon request, a student should be given necessary explanations regarding the
reasons for a sanction. Punishments given out to a group of students must be agreed by a Director of Boarding or studies.

D-1 Minor Sanctions

Type of punishment Usual reason Sanction

Lack of order and discipline in

Mise en forme* Physical fitness exercises or lengths of pool
house

Superfitness Missing a mise en forme Lapping the athletics track for 30 minutes

Tenue formelle* Failure to respect the dress code One week dressing formally (shirt, jacket and tie for boys)

Petit boulot Complement of the first two Wednesday or Saturday afternoon community service

* These sanctions are not included in the calculation for study groups (See E-3)

D-2 La Consigne

One or two hours’ homework given by the teacher for lack of discipline in class (lateness, chatting, homework not handed in on
time or completed to an acceptable quality) to be done in class on Wednesday or Saturday afternoon. The work is set by the teacher
concerned, marked and handed back to the pupil. The consigne is considered as a minor sanction unless given for unauthorized
absence from class.

D-3 Confiscation

If a student is seen to be using his or her phone, computer, etc. inappropriately during the academic block or study hall, it may be
confiscated by any teacher and handed to the appropriate Doyen who will inform the student of when it will be returned.

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D-4 Weekend or Wednesday afternoon Blocking

A weekend blocking signifies that a student may not leave the campus at the weekend (or on a Wednesday afternoon). A blocking is
usually the result of the failure to complete or submit an academic assignment or for an early weekend departure.

D-5 Absence from class or from an obligatory activity

Following an absence, the student receives an email; he/she must provide a valid reason for absence within 24 hours to the
appropriate person (administrative assistant, Head of Sports or Arts, boarding house Director) to avoid an automatic sanction.

A second absence is punished by a half-restriction and the third by a restriction. On the fourth absence, the parents are warned
and two restrictions are given. After this, an Academic Council is convened. This sum of absences is put back to zero in September
but an electronic record of all absences is kept; it is taken into consideration for all evaluations (graduation diploma, references,
university recommendations, etc.).

D-6 Restrictions

Given by a director or doyen, a half-restriction entails the suspension of all sorties and privileges for a Saturday or Sunday as
decided by the Director of Boarding; a full restriction applies to the whole weekend. Students over the age of 16 discovered
smoking receive a restriction; if they are caught a second time, they receive two restrictions, and a third time three restrictions.
Any further infractions lead to a conseil de discipline.

D-7 Academic Council

At the request of the Tutor, the Head of House, the Guidance Counsellor or the doyen, an Academic Council is convened when a
student falls repeatedly below academic expectations or is in serious academic difficulty. The Council assembles the above as well
as any teachers concerned. It makes a complete review of the pupil’s situation, gives advice, and may impose sanctions. An official
letter is sent to the parents.

D-8 Disciplinary Review

In the event of disciplinary concerns, the student is called to appear before the Academic Heads and other senior members of staff.
The meeting will clarify school expectations and advise the student of the behaviour and attitude required in the form of targets and
deadlines.

D-9 Disciplinary Council

Convened in the event of serious indiscipline, the Council comprises the Directeur Général, Directors concerned (Study and
Boarding), the Head of House, the Tutor, the Guidance Counsellor, any other teacher concerned, and Students’ Committee
representatives. The Council listens to the student’s explanations as well as those of all attending before coming to a decision.
The Council decides on one of the following sanctions in order of gravity: a warning and weekend restrictions; a three-day
suspension (which may be carried out at Le Rosey, including at the beginning of holidays); a longer suspension (minimum of one
week) or expulsion. Parents are always immediately informed in writing of the decision.

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 E. Timetable and Academic organization
E-1 Three principles govern the timetable:
Priority is given to academic work.
Sufficient time, which can always be increased, is set for private study.
Every day, time is dedicated to arts and sports.

Time Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Wednesday Saturday

07.00-07.55 Wake up, washing, room order, Compulsory breakfast
The Saturday timetable varies according
08.00-15.30 Academic block
to the activity programme
08.00-08.40 1st period
08.40-09.20 2nd period 8.30 wake up
09.20-10.00 3rd period 9.00 breakfast
10.00-10.20 Break Morning of written work & study (Cl.T / 1
10.20-11.00 4th period and, as announced, Cl. t and 1)

11.00-11.40 5th period 10.00-11.30 activities

11.40-12.20 6th period (Monday: general assembly)
12.30-13.30 Lunch
13.30-14.10 7th period
14.10-14.50 8th period
See weekend activities
14.50-15.30 9th period
15.30-16.00 Free time - tea “Sorties”. Taxis to and from
Rolle forbidden
16.00-19.20 ACTIS block *Check-in at 6.00pm Sunday
19.30-20.00 Dinner Dinner at 19.05
20.00-20.15 Free time
20.15 Evening Study or activities

* It is forbidden to use taxis to ride into Rolle; there are transport arrangements for the return to campus.

Priority is given to academics, and is underlined by the following points:

• except in case of illness certified by a school nurse, absences from class may only be authorized by the doyen (such as
sports events, field trip, “Honour Day off”, etc.); all other activities giving rise to absence from class figure on the calendar

• o nly two evenings per week (Monday to Friday included) without study are permitted (see also privileges and restrictions
linked to study groups).

• T utors follow closely the academic sporting, artistic and personal life of students. They work with the Heads of House and
with them have an overall view of pupils’ activities. Heads of House check their agendas once a week (to ensure a balance of
activities and the maintenance of the agenda), and they authorize or refuse participation in evening activities for the following
week accordingly. Tutors summarize participation in activities on a termly basis.

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E-2 System of Grades, Reporting and Promotion

1. The academic year is divided into three terms with the first and third terms containing two vingtaines (periods of 5-6 weeks).
Academic grades are reported numerically at the end of each term. At the end of the vingtaines in October and May a progress
report with comments but without grades is issued. Both vingtaine progress and termly graded reports are mailed to parents
and can be consulted on the parents’ website.

2. Review Assessment Tests will be held during November with one session of examinations at the end of academic year.

3. The evaluation of academic work is based on the results of tests, written work, oral presentations, projects, etc. The marks are
not negotiable with the teachers. They reflect the value of the work produced out of 7 according to the following scale*:
Excellent= 7 | Very good= 6 | Good= 5 | Acceptable= 4 | Poor = 3 | Very poor= 2 | Unsatisfactory = 1 |
Cheating or assignments not submitted on time = 0

*In French Baccalaureate (FB) classes, in accordance with the French national system, marks are given out of 20.

4. Each termly report also recognizes and records two levels of distinction, “Highest Achievement” and “Honour”, which if
maintained, will be recognized in the prize-giving ceremony in June. “Highest Achievement” students are those with an average
of 6.3 (or 15/20 in the FB) or above. “Honour” students are those with an average of 5.8 (FB: 13/20) or above.

5. All reports include subject teachers’ comments, tutors’ comments regarding the student’s contribution to school life and
activities as well as a summary of progress from the Tutor. These are complemented by comments from the doyen and, where
appropriate, a remark from the Academic Heads.

6. Promotion to the following year depends on the student obtaining an average grade of 4 (FB: 10); if promotion is not
immediately accorded, the Teachers’ Council and the doyen will decide whether:
• promotion is conditional on studies carried out over the summer followed by exams in September
• promotion is conditional on obtaining pass marks in September exams
• the pupil should repeat a class (this may happen only once throughout a student’s time at Le Rosey)
• the pupil should not be re-admitted to Le Rosey at the beginning of the next academic year.

7. The normal rules for promotion do not apply to those finishing Class 2 and beginning the IB or French baccalaureate
programme where the final decision is based on the student’s choices and their ability to find an appropriate programme of
studies based on the particular requirements of the two-year IB or FB diploma course.

E-3 Effort, Attitude and Approach to School Life: Eagle Groups

1. Every vingtaine (approximately 5-6 weeks), pupils are placed in one of five Eagle Groups according to their approach to
learning and school life, attitude and effort. All Rosey Group attributions may be modified by the doyen on the advice of the
Teachers’ Council, and they are subject to immediate change if a student receives a major punishment. A student making a
notable contribution to school life may be promoted to a higher group.

2. In every vingtaine and termly report, students are evaluated in each academic subject from 1 to 5 in the following areas:
General Attitude: 1 | Learning Skills: 2 | Organization: 3 | Initiative and Courage: 4. These grades are given by each
teacher; students also give their own grade. In the case of a significant difference between the two, teacher and student discuss
the views of each. The final grade remains the decision of the teacher. If there are serious differences between the student’s
grade and those of three different teachers, the doyen will call a meeting for Le Rosey’s expectations to be made clear.

3. For Cadets and Jeunes Seniors, the same criteria are adjusted to grade students’ attitude in the boarding house, towards sport,
the arts and extra-curricular activities. The relative weight and time accorded to sports, arts and activities is determined by the
student’s choice of one of three “Passports” at the beginning of the term (see E-8).

4. The Approach to Learning and School Life grades are converted to an overall percentage which determines the Eagle group
and its associated privileges according to a scale published by the General Direction.

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 Eagle Group Conditions Privileges

PRIVILEGE • No unauthorized absences. All PRIVILEGE privileges, plus:

An offer of autonomy. • No half-restrictions, restrictions or
suspensions in the vingtaine. • priority in selection for the Voyages Honneur
This group recognizes those • A cademic average in termly report • one day of exceptional leave per vingtaine
students who are outstanding of 5.8/7 or 13/20. (the “Honour Day”) with the agreement of
in their attitude and effort in the Tutor, chef de maison and
academics, sports, and life on doyen *
campus.

PRIVILEGE • No unauthorized absences. • Special treatment of personal requests for

To promote autonomy. • No half-restrictions, restrictions or leave of absence.
suspensions in the vingtaine. • Weekend departure from Friday evening (from
This group recognizes those • A dmission to this group may be 6.15pm)
students who have an excellent refused by the doyen if teachers • Greater flexibility on the number of sorties or
record in their attitude and deem that academic results are evenings without study hall.
effort in academics, sports, below expectations. • Study hall in room.
and life on campus. • Possibility of dinner-sorties accompanied by an
adult from 7.30pm to 9pm during the week.
• Priority in room choice if possible.
• Invitation to participate in Voyages Honneur
(if academic results permit)

PRIVILEGE • No unauthorized absences. •W  eekend departure from Friday evening

Effort rewarded. • No half-restrictions, restrictions or (from 6.15pm) or optional study hall on Friday
suspensions in the vingtaine. evening.
This group recognizes those • Priority in choice of room if possible.
students who have a very good
record in their attitude and
effort in academics, sports,
and life on campus.

PASSABLE • An overall attitude effort grade of • No particular privilege.

To stimulate greater effort. 60% or more.

Group indicating a no more

than acceptable attitude and
approach.

UNSATISFACTORY • The requirements of none of the • No privileges allowed, including those of the
To advise and encourage. other groups have been satisfied. committee.
• Study hall every night in all sections. **
• G roup indicating attitude • Presence in library during free periods and in
and approach below what is class for study hall before dinner for Jeunes
required. Seniors.
• D anger of failing the year. • Guided evening study hall for Cadets. **
• Weekends only with the family. ***

* C adets may only take their Honour Day in the company of their parents; the Honour Day cannot be taken by any student who has missed five days
of school in the vingtaine for whatever reason. Honour Days cannot be accumulated.

** The Head of House may decide to allow one evening activity.

*** A ccording to the Teachers’ Council decision, which may restrict the number of weekends allowed. Cadets – whatever their Study Group –
may be on weekend with their parents from 6pm on Friday onwards.

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E-4 English-French Bilingualism

1. Le Rosey is an English-French bilingual school whose aim is to produce students with a mastery of both languages. This involves
a commitment to learning and communicating in both English and French.

2. To recognize and encourage English-French Bilingualism, all students are able to take classes in both languages and are
normally expected to follow an official Bilingual programme. Students in class 2 can be awarded a Bilingual Diploma.

3. To be considered as following a Bilingual programme (and to have it indicated as such on the bulletin), students must:
• In classes 6, 5 and 4: study at least two subjects (from Maths, Sciences, History and Geography) in their L2
• In Class 3: study at least two subjects (from Maths, Sciences, Humanities and Arts) in their L2
• In Class 2: study at least two subjects (from Maths, Sciences, Humanities and Arts) in their L2 or follow both English and
French at mother tongue level and at least one subject in each of the two languages.

4. To obtain a Pre-Bac Bilingual Diploma at the end of Class 2, students must:

• Follow a bilingual programme at least in class 2
• Have obtained an annual grade of at least 4 in the L2 subjects
• Have participated in at least two special events or regular extra-curricular activities in the L2 in class 2 and in class 3
• T he diploma will include a “cum laude” classification for those students who have shown particular effort and a noteworthy
ease in the two languages. The decision to award “cum laude” is taken by the doyen and will be based on elements such as
DELF, the nature of the bilingual programme and overall grades.

E-5 Academic Honesty

1. Academic honesty is a fundamental part of a student’s respect for the Codes and the values they embody. In senior classes
students are required to sign an Academic Honesty statement and in all year groups they are given definitions of academic
malpractice as well as guidance on how to ensure that their academic work meets accepted norms of academic honesty.

2. Although the school policy is to discourage academic malpractice, a clear set of sanctions is in place. These are as follows:

Type of malpractice Sanction

Allowing other students to copy one’s work.

A grade of “0” for the work, which must be included in termly grade
Fabrication or falsification of data. calculations.

Collusion, where a piece of work prepared A reflection of the malpractice in the appropriate attitude-effort grades
by more than one person is represented as (e.g. Homework, respect, etc.) with normally no more than 1 point in
if it were the student’s own. Learning Skills and Respect.
Duplication of the same or almost identical
A consigne.
work for more than one course.

Copying or paraphrasing a paper from The teacher will consult with doyen. Together they will decide on the
a source text without appropriate appropriate sanctions. These will normally include at least:
acknowledgement (perhaps using translation • A grade of “0” for the work, which must be included in termly grade
programmes) calculations.
• A reflection of the malpractice in the appropriate attitude-effort grades
with normally no more than 1 point in all attitude and effort grades.
• A consigne.
Cheating in a test or examination (i.e. using • A record of the case by the doyen in the following report.
prohibited materials or copying from another • A change in the Rosey group immediately or in the next marking period.
student). • If in an examination, the “0” will be included on the official transcript
sent to universities.

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 Type of malpractice Sanction

The teacher will consult with doyen. Together they will decide on the
Submission of another student’s work as appropriate sanctions. These will normally include at least:
one’s own, with or without that student’s • A grade of “0” for the work, which must be included in termly grade
knowledge or consent calculations.
• A reflection of the malpractice in the appropriate attitude-effort grades
with normally no more than 1 point in all attitude and effort grades.
• A consigne.
Commission or use of work by the student • A record of the case by the doyen in the following report.
which is not his or her own and representing • A change in the Rosey group immediately or in the next marking period.
it as if it were (i.e. ghost writing) • If in an examination, the “0” will be included on the official transcript
sent to universities.

3. Depending on the extent and circumstances a Conseil de discipline may be called and more serious sanctions imposed in all
cases. This is automatic if the malpractice is part of the preparation of IB or FB coursework or TPE.

4. If the malpractice is detected in work handed in (internally) as a final version of an IB component, this may also result in the
work not being submitted by the school. The student would therefore automatically forfeit the IB diploma. If the malpractice is
particularly serious, the school may decide to contact the universities or colleges to which the student has applied.

E-6 Academic Ambition

1. Academic ambition is recognized and rewarded:

• through the Eagle Group system
• by an invitation to join the Academic Enrichment programme
• preference in invitation to participate in Honour Trips.

2. Membership of the Academic Enrichment programme is offered to students in classes t, 1 and 2 with an average of 6.0/7.0
(14/20) or above, and who are aiming for a place at the most competitive colleges and universities. Members are required to
make a genuine commitment to the programme. It provides increased and targeted support, a series of special lectures and
classes as well as preparation for special entrance exams.

3. Students with 2 or 3 Eagles and with an average of 5.8/7 (13/20) or above are invited to participate in “Eagle Trips”. These
trips have a strong educational and thematic focus, and destinations have included Silicon Valley and Kenya as well as sailing
trips.
The principal objectives are to reward, in an exceptional way, those students who put par ticular effort into their academic work
and, secondly, to experiment with teaching approaches, involving:
• the use of several academic disciplines (History, Philosophy, Economics & Politics, Theology, Geo-politics) all brought
together under a particular theme
• a mix of students from class 5 to class 1, working and living together for a few days
• different approaches to the theme: lessons, discussion, visits, expert presentations
• a “moving” classroom – on a boat, in a coach, in a garden, surrounded by ancient ruins, on the side of a mountain.

Relatively few places are available and preference is given to Excellence Challenge and Highest Achievement students.

E-7 Academic Block: 8am to 3.30pm.

1. Teachers check attendance for every class and note absences (through the Intranet), justified or not.

2. Classes begin on time; late arrivals are sanctioned directly by the teacher. Classes finish when the bell rings; teacher and
students will leave the classroom in an appropriate state. If the teacher arrives late for any reason, students should wait for a
minimum of ten minutes before assuming that he or she is absent.

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 3. Any pupil sent out of class must return before the end of the period with a note signed by a Director. Being sent out always
counts as an unjustified absence.

4. Homework should be completed in study hall and should be handed in on the day indicated by the teacher; it will be marked,
corrected and returned to the pupil as soon as possible. Tests are carried out in class.

5. So as to avoid an accumulation of work and deadlines, the doyens establish and regularly update a calendar identifying all those
events which have an impact on academic work. They also publish a test and homework schedule to help students plan their
time.

6. Food and drink are not allowed in class.

7. Mobile phones (teachers’ as well as students’) should be switched off or in silent mode in class. Students should not consult
theirs without the teacher’s permission.

8. Students have access to an electronic agenda on the Intranet where teachers note homework or prep electronically under
“devoirs” or Managebac: this is regularly checked by the Tutor.

9. When Cadets do not have a lesson, they are not allowed to return to their rooms unless in the 3 Eagle group.

E-8 The ACTIS Block: 4pm to 7.20pm.

1. All students participate in a programme of Sports, Arts, Activities and Service Learning. The minimum requirements are:
a. Three periods of sport every week
b. At least one creative or artistic activity
c. From class 1 onwards a humanitarian or environmental trip or project of some significance
d. Attendance at the first concert of the season; two cultural events (defined as such by the direction) in the first and third
terms; other events made obligatory as part of their educational programme.
N.B. Activities or events may also take place at lunchtime, the weekends or after dinner.

2. According to their wishes and preferences, students may decide to concentrate on a particular area as defined by a Sport or
Arts-Activities-Service Learning (ACTIS) “Passport”, which encourages them to prioritize and to focus on a particular area of
school life. (Minimum requirements beyond those in 1 apply)

3. Involvement, attitude and effort in each area of the programme are assessed each marking period and the evaluation taken
into account in the establishment of Eagle groups.

E-9 Time after Dinner: private study, tutoring, rehearsals: from 8.15pm.

1. At the beginning of each term, the doyens establish a list of activities which may take the place of study hall; all pupils not
involved in one of these activities must attend study hall.

2. The boys in classes 5, 4 and 3 not in the 3 Eagle groups attend supervised study.

3. Every Thursday evening, Heads of House receive requests, and accept or refuse pupils’ participation in activities to replace
study hall. If necessary, they communicate their requirements to the Heads of House on a weekly basis.

4. On Friday evenings, group sorties with a teacher (or, in the case of Cadets, with a Committee member) and activities organized
by the Comité are permitted. Check-in is at 11pm (10pm for Cadets or 10.30pm for local Jeune Senior sorties). All other
students attend supervised study hall.

5. Cadets in Unsatisfactory group or those with no study before dinner and with academic work are required to do study hall; others,
if their work is finished, have a choice of activities four evenings per week. Fifteen minutes before coucher, all electronic devices
must be placed in the special trolleys provided. Pupils are encouraged to read until lights out.

6. No sortie or activity is programmed to coincide with official events at the Rosey Concert Hall.

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 F. Computers and Internet use
1. An Apple laptop computer is required for academic work from Class 6 onwards. It is the responsibility of each student to back
up his or her data and Le Rosey cannot be responsible for the loss of any data or files.

2.Students are asked to exercise caution when connecting to social networks and they undertake never to post information which
could harm or distress anyone or which would allow their whereabouts to be determined.

3. The use of all connected devices on the campus follows the rules set out below. The failure to respect them will lead to
immediate confiscation for 24 hours, 48 hours, a week or the remainder of the term. In the case of confiscation, students will
be able to borrow a Rosey laptop with limited permissions. Any attempt to bypass or change filters and campus restrictions will
lead to a disciplinary council.
“ Free access” does not mean access to anything: filtering software prevents access to materials that are violent, racist or
pornographic. No Roséen will consult, download or print material from such sites; if this rule is broken, his or her laptop will be
confiscated and its user may be permanently denied Internet access.
U sers must refrain from acts such as hacking, opening of an offensive blog, diversion of Internet site or image, personal
attacks, damage to Le Rosey’s reputation, and any act that damages or wastes technology resources or prevents others
from using them. Le Rosey reserves the right to confiscate computers and examine files should there be evidence or strong
indications of improper use of technology.
The person in whose name an account is issued is responsible at all times for its proper use.
A ll telephones should be declared and their numbers given to the Directors of Boarding; any undeclared phone will be
confiscated for the whole term.
No games should be played during study hall or a lesson.
No screens are allowed during a test or exam without the express permission of the teacher concerned.
The sports fields and dining rooms are tech-free zones.
Wifi routers are not permitted on campus
Earphones may not be used during the academic block, including during PST/SPSTs unless specifically authorized by the
supervising teacher.
Le Rosey reserves the right to carry out random IT checks to ensure that students are using their computers appropriately.

The appropriate use of screen-based technology is learned gradually over the course of adolescence. As Roséens gain in autonomy
as they mature, different rules apply to different classes. If these are abused by older students, they will lead to the application of
rules intended for younger pupils.

Classes 5 to 3:
• Phones remain in students’ rooms during the day, except for off campus excursions or activities.

• All devices that can be connected to the Internet should be left in a special charging trolley 30 to 15 minutes before coucher.

Classes 2 to t/T
• T elephones and connected devices should not be seen during the academic block, in the dining room or in conversation with
an adult; on entry into a classroom, they should switched to silent mode and left in the special racks near the door.

• In class 2, deserving students will be given greater autonomy in their use of connected devices; in particular, chefs de maison
may waive the requirement to leave them in the special trolley overnight.

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 • From class 1 onwards, Roséens are responsible for the appropriate use of their devices, although in certain cases (health,
indiscipline) the chef de maison may decide to restrict their use.

• Students are encouraged to leave all connectable devices in a charging trolley during the night. In specific cases (health,
indiscipline, etc.) the Head of House may require this.

Teachers follow the same rules as students as far as non-professional use of technology is concerned.

G. Class terminal
Students in class terminal should:
• be a positive example to all Roséens
• complete their university applications with care, independently and to the best of their ability.
• hand in required coursework promptly (Extended Essays, projects, etc.)
• prepare properly for their baccalaureate exams at the end of the academic year.

These requirements are assessed every vingtaine by the Academic Heads, Doyens of the IB and French Bac, IB coordinator
and teachers; if they are not being met, class t privileges and the possibility of being invited on weekend will be suspended for
a week, a month, a term or permanently.

1. Class terminal has the following privileges:

• one free weekend per month, without invitation but with previous parental agreement
• a midnight coucher for study, on condition that the pupil remains quietly in his/her own room after 11pm
• sorties-dîner from 7.30pm to 8.30pm during the week, with permission from the Head of House
• sorties-dîner from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on Fridays (Rolle only) and Saturdays, with permission from the Head of House
• sorties from 12.45pm until midnight on Saturdays in Gstaad.

2. Saturday mornings are set aside for ACT tests, SATs, TOEFL, supervised assigned work, work on University applications (in first
term), and special IB or BF requirements.

3. Class t IB students finish their school year at the beginning of June; at this point they have two alternatives:
• they may remain at Le Rosey to undertake certain tasks and are therefore subject to the school timetable and disciplinary
codes
• they may leave Le Rosey; in this case they must pack their suitcases, prepare all necessary paperwork for their trunks to be
sent on, and tidy and empty their rooms. In this case, they are no longer permitted to sleep and board at Le Rosey.

4. Class I and T French Bac students have a revision period approximately a week before the official baccalauréat exams.
They remain on campus and work with their teachers. During the exam period they remain under the school’s responsibility
and are subject to its rules.

5. The Le Rosey Diploma is awarded to class terminal students on Graduation Day. It must be deserved: if a Roséen ceases to be
eligible for the diploma because of a lack of effort or a poor disciplinary record, or suspension of privileges, he or she will be
informed by the Academic Heads and will be advised of the conduct required to be once again worthy of it.

6. All class terminal pupils must be present at the Fête de fin d’année, in uniform, to receive their diplomas and alumni ties and
scarves. Pupils not present at the graduation will not receive their diplomas.

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 H. Parents’ Responsibilities
Common sense tells us that Le Rosey cannot modify its educational approach to fit those of all the families who have entrusted their
children to the school; it is these families, who have chosen Le Rosey, with its disciplinary principles and values, who must adapt.

We are aware that this is not always easy – nor is it always welcome – but if the Rosey experience is to be successful, much will
depend on the collaboration between parents and school: how can we expect students to respect rules to which their parents
accord little attention or importance?

In consequence, we offer a number of friendly suggestions.

• It can be very useful to read the Codes and discuss them with your children. Le Rosey’s values and disciplinary principles will
be better understood and respected if they have been approved and adopted by parents. Respect for the Codes is essential for
community life and safety at Le Rosey.

• We know how difficult it is for parents to accept the concept of “One Rule for All”. It is nevertheless essential for balance
in community life and for creating a sense of equal treatment. Every “special request”, such as a postponed sanction, an early
weekend or holiday departure, appears innocuous: yet multiplied many times over by dozens of families, it makes community life
impossible to manage.

• Instantaneous communication between parents scattered across the world and their children at Le Rosey represents enormous
progress, allowing close family ties and a greater sense of security. There are, however, other, less manageable consequences:
students can become less independent, they can take longer to settle in, a barrier between school and student can appear, and
rapid emotional reactions can be encouraged.

• Parents who do not give in to the pressure of their children in the following three areas deserve special recognition:
- the “others” always have more than I do
- the “others” can come home when they want on Saturday evening at the weekend (if teachers’ experience on Monday
morning is anything to go by, there are those who have reasonable bedtimes and who are prepared for school,
and others who are less so)
- others’ parents are cool, never say “no” and have a great family atmosphere (in the short term, this is indeed cool: in the
longer term, it can be catastrophic, leading to young people living without restraint and with no confidence in their parents).

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