Program and Schedules

Questions and Answers from Antonella and Liz (2009)

1. What are the important dates of the school year?

We do not have the official calendar for next year yet. We will construct it in the next few weeks. We now know that the first day of school for students will be September 13. (updated by Day, 2010)

2. Do we have our own classrooms, or do we share with our Italian counterparts?

You will share it with an Italian teacher but when you teach, you have the room to yourself. As far as wall displays and furniture arrangement goes, the teams here talk and compromise about who gets what wall, how desks are arranged, etc. The staff room is where most of the teachers stay when they are not teaching to do work or some work at home or in another free space in the school.

3. What schools do BES students compete against in sports?

As of right now we do not compete with any schools but our PE teacher is working to start a soccer club. (In the last year we have had two informal tournaments with other international schools in Milan competing first in soccer and then in basketball. Day, 2010)

4. Does BES have any community outreach programs or service learning opportunities?

Our biggest outreach program is a school in Kenya. The owners of BES have a huge project in Kenya where most of the school's energy is dedicated. As far as community programs, some have started and stopped over the years. Ideas or suggestions are always welcome!

5. May we have the password to access the news/events section of the BES website?

I will email you the password. (We have put you on the distribution list for all Parent Newsletters. Day, 2010)

6. What does the work day schedule look like in Milan?

I have attached a schedule. In addition to what is on the schedule, you will have lunch/recess duties and 2 times a week, two 45 minute sessions with another class for small group support. You will also have 1 hour when you go into your class during Italian time to co-teach. You also plan one day after school from about 4:15 to 5:30 and once a month on Wednesday are our staff meetings.