INTRODUCTION

The Institute of Business Education was established on the 6th August, 2001 at 60 -60 Lusignan Public Road, East Coast Demerara. Today, the institute operates at two locations: Lusignan and Enmore. The primary goal of the school is to provide students with the necessary learning experiences which would enable them to acquire relevant skills and positive attitudes, all of which will equip them for the world of work and to function effectively in the communities in which they live.

IBE’S WORK PROGRAMME

The work programme of IBE was formed with the intention of providing students with tuition that would allow them to develop into well-rounded individuals. As such a wide variety of religious tolerance. This, when combined with our standard of discipline and academic excellence fulfill the need for individuals with the desired skills as well as acceptable attitudes and standards of behaviour for the goal of nation building.

The curriculum was adopted from the one used by the Ministry of Education, with some changes made to facilitate the special needs of students. A wide variety of subjects is offered. These subjects range from the compulsory Mathematics, English Language and Information Technology etc to include subjects such as Human and Social Biology, Technical Drawing, Spanish etc. All business subjects are offered. Students of the lower classes enjoy a programme consisting of subjects such as Agricultural Science, Integrated Science, and Caribbean History etc. In total, the curriculum consists of fifteen subjects, with new subjects being continuously offered.

In addition, the school offers a special remedial programme tailored to meet the needs of slow learners.

ASSESSMENT AND PROMOTION

Students are promoted on the basis of their average performances over the three terms of the school year, and must satisfy the criteria for the submission of assignments during each term. These criteria include a specified number of assignments and specified submission dates.

THE TEACHING STAFF

The teaching staff consists of teachers who are all well qualified in their respective fields. The majority of them are university graduates with unblemished characters who serve as role models to our students. Our pass rate of consistently over 90% CSEC examinations over the years speaks for itself and highlights the strength of our teaching staff and the quality of the programmes we offer.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT IBE

The Institute of Business Education has recognized the importance of extra-curricular activities in the development of students. As such, the Institution has injected a number of activities into its work programme aimed at fostering the all-round development of its students. These activities include educational tours, cultural events and religious activities. These activities are planned in such a way, that they do not affect the academic performance of the students, but instead are geared toward the building of self-esteem and morale.

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RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

Religious education and activities are encouraged at IBE. Clubs are organized by the teachers and students and are tasked with the responsibility of organizing events such as concerts, talks etc to observe religious events.

BELOW IS THE SCHOOL’S PRAYER, WHICH IS RECITED EVERY DAY.

Dear God, as I begin this day,

Let me turn my thoughts to you,

And ask your helping guiding me in all that I say and do.

Give me the patience that I need to keep my peace of mind,

Give me the courage to face life’s trials,

Give me the discipline I need to study my schoolwork,

Most of all give me an opportunity to share your love with the world.

Amen.

THE STUDY TIMETABLE

TIME SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Social Studies Mathematics Integrated Science

History Agricultural Science

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm English A Information

Technology English A English B Mathematics

Studying is important to the academic progress of every child. The study timetable is developed by the school and is intended to have them revise the work scheduled for the next day. The timetable above is an example. In this case the student will study Mathematics and Information Technology on Monday night-two important subjects on the school’s timetable for Tuesday.

The timetable is printed by the school and is given to the parent at the first PTA meeting of the academic year. Parents are asked to ensure that it is placed in some part of the home where the child can study, whilst being monitored.

SUMMARY OF SCHOOL RULES

They were formulated with the intention of ensuring that your child develops the discipline necessary to become a productive member in society.

RULES PERTAINING TO DRESS CODE OF STUDENTS:

a. No Jewellery is allowed with the exception of female students who are allowed to wear one pair of stud earrings. If found wearing jewellery, the student/s will be suspended for a period of three days.

b. Students should only wear white tee shirts under the school shirt. c. Sandals that expose the toe of a student are not allowed. All students must wear socks

(preferably white).d. Female students are not allowed to wear make-up.e. On Fridays, students are allowed to wear the school tee shirt and the regular school pants or

skirt. f. Students must wear the uniform or school’s Tee shirt with the regular shirt or pants when

attending Saturday lessons.g. Students should wear hairstyle suitable to a school environment.

RULES PERTAINING TO PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE:

a. Students who arrive late will be required to sign in a time book. Students who arrive late twice in one week will be placed in detention. School commences at 08:50hrs and at 12:50hrs

b. Students who are absent must supply a written excuse, signed by the parent/guardian.

RULES PERTAINING TO HOMEWORK.

a. Students who do not complete homework as required will be placed in detention. Parents of students who are regularly detained for this reason will be required to visit the school.

Rules governing school sponsored eventsa. Students must supply written consent from parents permitting them to attend the event.b. Students found to be in the possession or under the influence of alcohol at any school

sponsored event will be expelled. c. Students found to be in possession of any weapon will be suspended or expelled. d. Students should dress as “school children” when attending school sponsored events.

RULES GOVERNING GENERAL CONDUCT OF STUDENTS

a. Although this institution is not responsible for students after school hours, we reserve the right to suspend or expel any student who may cause the reputation of the school to be negatively affected because of his or her behavior in public whilst wearing the school’s uniform.

b. Students who engage in fights will be punished accordingly. c. Students who are rude to teachers will be punished accordingly.

d. Cell phones are not allowed. Any student found to be in possession of cellular phone is suspended for a week.

RULES RELATING TO SCHOOL PROPERTY

Students who damage school property intentionally will be required to pay for the cost of repair. In addition, they will be punished accordingly.

NB: This institution is not responsible for any property lost by students.

MONITORING OF STUDENTS

The following systems have been implemented to ensure proper monitoring of students.

a. Monitoring absenteeismIf a student is absent, the secretary of the school will call the parent or guardian. The parent or guardian will be requested to give a reason for the student’s absence. This reason is recorded. Parents are also required to supply a written excuse. At the end of the term the report card will show the number of days that the student was absent.

b. Students leaving school during school hours.Students are only allowed to leave the school’s premises during the lunch period. If a student makes a request to leave during school hours for an important reason, the parent or guardian will be called. The parent will advise the teacher or secretary as to granting permission. If the parent or guardian grants permission it is recorded. The principal will then give the final authorization after having seen the record.

90% AND ABOVE AT CXC SINCE 2001.

CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE THROUGH DEDICATION AND A DISCIPLINED ENVIRONMENT.

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Parents and IBE

Parents are encouraged to communicate with the school as often as possible. The importance of good parent and teacher relations cannot be overemphasized. Parent/Teacher Meetings are held once every term. At these meetings parents are free to make comments and suggestions. A report on the students’ performance is presented by the Principal and then by the individual subject teachers. After the meeting parents are given the opportunity to interact with the teachers on a one and one basis.

Guidelines to help our child improve

Allow them to watch educational programs. As a parent you should screen what they are looking at on the television. It is advisable to allow them to watch televisions for some amount of time. For example, one hour. However, let them know that they can watch television after they have finished their homework and finished studying. If, by the time they are finished it is too late, then no television because they need to get to bed early so as to get up early to be at school on time the next morning.

It is advisable that as soon as they receive homework they should get started on it. They should not wait until the last minute. We would like for you, the parents, to take it upon yourselves to ensure that they do so. This can be accomplished by finding out what they did at school that day, ensuring that they did collect homework and that they do it. (They cannot say that they don’t have homework because at some time or the other they will).

Try to be with them) even if it’s for a short period of time) when they are studying. This would be a form of encouragement.

Show an interest in what they are learning. For instance, ask them about the work they do in school each day. Let them explain it to you. Ask questions about what they said after they finished explaining. This will show that you are listening and also it helps them to remember things. If when you ask them a question they do not know the answer then tell them to write it down and ask the teacher the next day. Let them report the answer to you.

Pick up their books and ask questions pertaining to what is in their books. Ensure that they study at least one subject per day. However they can take one day off. Help them to construct a timetable for studying.

Advise them to read over their work, which is not the same as studying. Ensure that they have a novel to read during their spare time. It enhances their vocabulary. If they cannot pronounce a word then let them spell it to you and you can help them to pronounce it. Also you can provide an exercise book for them to write every word that they could not or cannot pronounce. At the end of the day they can go over the words. So the next time they will not have to ask for assistance. And their vocabulary would be building all the time.

"Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that a son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine that a child of farm workers can become the president of a nation." —Nelson Mandela

PAYMENT OF FEES

The Institute of Business Education is in no way affiliated to the Government of Guyana. Therefore we do not receive any subvention from the government in order to meet our financial obligations. Hence; we depend on the fees we charge in order to provide the quality tuition we have provided with distinction over the years.

A fee of $500 is charged upon registration of a student. In addition two months advance school fee is payable upon registration.

School fees fall due on the fifteenth day of every month. After this date, the school reserves the right to stop students from attending classes.

THE NATIONAL PLEDGE

I PLEDGE MYSELFTO HONOUR ALWAYSTHE FLAG OF GUYANA

AND TO BE LOYAL TO MY COUNTRYAND TO BE OBEDIENT

TO THE LAWS OF GUYANATO LOVE MY FELLOW CITIZENS

AND TO DEDICATE MY ENERGIESTOWARDS THE HAPPINESS

AND PROSPERITY OF GUYANA

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

DEAR LAND OF GUYANAOF RIVERS AND PLAINS

MADE RICH BY THE SUNSHINE,AND LUSH BY THE RAINS,SET GEM-LIKE AND FAIR

BETWEEN MOUNTAINS AND SEAYOUR CHILDREN SALUTE YOU,

DEAR LAND OF THE FREE.

GREEN LAND OF GUYANA,OUR HEROES OF YORE

BOTH BONDS MEN AND FREE,LAID THEIR BONES ON YOUR

SHORE;THIS SOIL SO THEY HALLOWED,

AND FROM THEM ARE WE,ALL SONS OF ONE MOTHER,

GUYANA THE FREE.

GREAT LAND OF GUYANA, DIVERSE THOUGH OUR STRAINS,

WE ARE BORN OF THEIR SACRIFICE,

HEIRS OF THEIR PAINS,AND OURS IS THE GLORYTHEIR EYES DID NOT SEE-

ONE LAND OF SIX PEOPLES,UNITED AND FREE.

DEAR LAND OF GUYANA,TO YOU WILL WE GIVE

OUR HOMAGE, OUR SERVICE,EACH DAY THAT WE LIVE;

GOD GUARD YOU, GREAT MOTHER,AND MAKE US TO BE

MORE WORTHY OUR HERITAGELAND OF THE FREE.

VALEDICTORIAN 2013 VALEDICTORIAN 2012

INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS EDUCATIONQUALITY TUITION PROVIDER SINCE 2001

PTA MEETINGPTA meetings are held at the school’s premises at the beginning of every term. Parents are invited by way of letter, which they are expected to sign and returned to the schools office by the student, as evidence that the child delivered the notice of the meeting. A general dicussion is held to discuss matters of importance to managenment and teachers of the school before questions and comments are taken from parents. After the general discussion, parents are allowed to speak with individual subject teachers so that a more private dicussion of the individual student can be facilitated.

Presentation of awards at PTA MEETINGS The Institute of Business Education has always sought to identify innovative ways of motivating students. At PTA meetings students who achieve first place in various subject areas are presented with a certificate recongnizing same . Certificates are also presented to the MOST DISCIPLINED, MOST IMPROVED, MOST COOPERATIVE student in each class.

Certificate of Perfect Attendance

IBE recognizes the relation between improved academic performance and being regular at school. Students who are present for all the sessions in a school term are rewarded with a CERTIFICATE OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE, and are awarded an additional five points on his/her report card.