School Structure

Its role:

A forum for dialogue and decision-making within the EEPLD, responsible for:

• The composition of the various governing bodies and committees of the EEPLD;
• The EEPLD budget and agreements established with the school’s partners;
• The school’s multi-year and annual plans;
• The allocation of resources granted to the school: choice of options, organization of classes, and distribution of specific responsibilities;
• Educational projects: school trips and outings, links between kindergarten, primary and secondary cycles, etc.;
• The school’s internal regulations and policies;
• Issues related to safety, hygiene, and health within the school.

Its composition:

• Members of the administration: the Head of School (Chair of the Board), the Deputy Head of Secondary, the Deputy Head of Primary, the Business Manager, and a CPE (Student Life Advisor);
• Representatives of the City of Courbevoie, the Hauts-de-Seine Department, and the Île-de-France Region;
• Representatives of the European agencies (ESMA and EBA);
• Elected representatives of teachers and staff;
• Elected student representatives;
• Elected parent representatives;
• Invited members (without voting rights).

Meeting frequency:

Between 4 and 6 meetings per year.

Its role:

An advisory, monitoring, and oversight body that designs, implements, and evaluates actions related to health education, citizenship, and environmental issues: combating discrimination, preventing bullying, promoting sustainable development, supporting mental and physical health, developing psychosocial skills (empathy, cooperation, self-confidence, etc.), fostering civic engagement, and more.

It aims to ensure coherence and clarity in the school’s educational policy and promotes partnerships.

Its composition:

• Members of the administration: the Head of School, the Deputy Head of Secondary, the Deputy Head of Primary, the Business Manager, and a CPE (Student Life Advisor);
• Teachers and staff;
• Students (notably elected eco-delegates);
• Parents, including those elected to the Governing Board and other volunteers;
• External partners, varying according to the topics addressed.

Meeting frequency:

One meeting per period (5 per year).

Its role:

Convened by the Headteacher in cases of serious breaches of school regulations.
May impose sanctions ranging from a warning to permanent exclusion (including exclusion from school meals services where applicable).

Its composition:

Smaller panel representing the school community (drawn from the Governing Board):

• Leadership

• Local authority representatives

• Agency representatives

• Teachers

• Staff

• Parents

• Students

Meeting frequency:

As required

Its role:

Provides students with experience in democratic participation and civic responsibility.

Consulted on:

• School rules

• Catering services

• Educational projects

• Health and safety

• Facilities and learning spaces

• Sports and cultural activities

Its composition:

• Elected class representatives from each secondary year group

• Meetings chaired by the Headteacher or Deputy Head and CPE

Meeting frequency:

Regularly throughout the school year

Its role:

Forum for discussion and coordination regarding:

• Curriculum organisation

• Teaching coordination

• Student academic support

• Assessment policies

• Transition between school phases

Its composition:

• School Leadership

• CPE

• Volunteer teachers representing year groups, language sections and subject areas

Meeting frequency:

Once per term (5 per year)

Its role:

Reviews individual student progress and determines necessary support measures.

• Validates report cards

• Drafts general comments

• Decides progression to the next year

Its composition:

• Headteacher or Deputy Head

• Subject teachers

• Head of Pastoral Care

Transition meetings involve Primary and Secondary leadership where relevant.

Meeting frequency:

• Twice per year in Secondary

• Once per year in Primary

End of Term 1 (January–February)
End of Term 2 (June–July, except final year)