GUÍA PARA PADRES Y ESTUDIANTES 2024

Early Years
Lower School
Upper School

I. Introduction

Newton College was founded in 1979 by Asociación Educacional Williamson del Perú as a non-profit organisation which aims to provide pupils with a humanistic, technological and bilingual education of the highest world standards.
These guidelines explain what is expected of pupils of Newton College. It summarises educational goals, school procedures and pupil responsibilities.
At Newton College, we attach a lot of importance to caring, interpersonal relationships between all members of the school community.

II. Pupil's Profile

“To be recognised worldwide for its academic excellence and educational style.”

“We are a Peruvian-British School, committed to developing the full potential of our pupils in order for them to become well-rounded and successful citizens.”

Respect: We treat people, the world around us and ourselves with dignity and care.
Integrity: We are honest, just and trustworthy in both word and action.
Commitment: We fulfil our responsibilities and goals with initiative, enthusiasm and perseverance.
Empathy: We understand the feelings and reasoning of others, and act with solidarity.

As an IB world School, Newton College is fully committed to the principal aim of the International Baccalaureate, namely to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be:

  • Inquirers: We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
  • Knowledgeable: We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
  • Thinkers: We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. d. Communicators: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
  • Good communicators: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
  • Principled: We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and respect for the dignity and rights of other people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
  • Open-minded: We critically appreciate our own culture and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
  • Caring: We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
  • Risk-takers: We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and changes.
  • Balanced: We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives–intellectual, physical and emotional– to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognise our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
  • Reflective: We thoughtfully consider the world and our ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

III. General procedures

  • Pupils may arrive at school starting 7:00 AM and are expected to be in their tutor rooms by 7:45 AM.
  • The school day is divided into six periods or working sessions. Pupils have a morning break to eat their snack and another break at noon to eat their lunch, besides transition moments between classes. The last lesson of the day finishes at 3:05 PM. Students can then leave or stay for extracurricular activities. All students must remain inside the school at all times.
  • On Wednesdays, students have 5 learning periods and finish classes at 1:00 PM; they may stay for lunch to attend extracurricular activities.

  • Students who arrive at school before 7:30 AM must concentrate on the Lower School roofed court, where they will be supervised by the staff on duty.
  • All students who come with their parents in their vehicle must enter through the main parking lot or through the Pelagatti building entrance.
  • Students who come to school walking must request the corresponding pass.
  • All students who come with their parents or with authorized school transport will enter through the parking lot door. (gate #D).
  • All vehicles must show the corresponding entry card, issued by the school administration and which will be delivered to parents through their youngest child.
  • Students who come by taxi will enter through the main door.
  • At the end of the day, students must go to their corresponding dismissal area and wait in an orderly manner for their means of transportation. 1st and 2nd Grade students will be accompanied by their teacher.
  • On Wednesdays dismissal is at 1:00 PM. Students who stay for extracurricular activities may stay for lunch. Students who do not have extracurricular activities must go home at 1:00 PM.

  • Students register their attendance by scanning their QR code at any of the Newton College entrance doors.
  • Students who arrive after 7:45 am to their classrooms will be considered late.
  • Until 8:00 am the tutor will be able to regularize attendance in the system. Students arriving after 8:00 am must go to the level´s office, where they will be recorded as late on the intranet.
  • To enter the School outside of regular hours, it is required to present a justification through the level office (virtually). After 11:20 AM, only students accompanied by their parents will be allowed to enter and will be received in the level office to justify their tardiness.
  • Students who do not attend classes will not be allowed to enter the School to participate in extracurricular activities.
  • If students forget any material, instrument or uniform (PHE, extracurricular, swimming classes, Houses, etc.), their parents and/or guardians may bring them to School until 08:00 AM only. There will be no exceptions.

  • Parents or guardians request permission through the Intranet. An automatic notification is sent to the tutor, their teachers, level secretary, security and parents or guardians.
  • If it is an emergency or an unanticipated situation, the level ́s secretary can register the early dismissal on the Intranet. An automatic notification is sent to the tutor, their teachers, level secretary, security and parents or guardians.
  • For dismissal through the Infirmary, the nurse registers the dismissal on the Intranet. An automatic notification is sent to the tutor, their teachers, level’s secretary, security and parents or guardians. Additionally, the nurse must call the parents or guardians to pick up the student from school.
  • Students with early dismissal must be picked up at the main door of the Pelagatti building.

  • The parent or guardian requests the change through the Intranet, indicating the pick-up date, the full name and ID number of the person who will pick up their child.
  • This information is associated with the student's QR code.
  • Students who do not have their QR must wait until the person responsible for dismissal can register their QR to verify the information, once the flow of students at the dismissal area has decreased.

    • In the event of recurring unjustified absences, the following measures will be applied:

  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate three unjustified absences in a semester will receive a notification letter from the level heads to the email addresses listed on the intranet.
  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate five unjustified absences in a semester will be summoned by email to a meeting with the tutor or mentor and the deputy head of level.

    • In the event of recurring unjustified delays, the following measures will be applied:

  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate five unjustified lateness in a term will receive an automatic notification letter from the level heads to the email addresses registered on the intranet.
  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate eight unjustified lateness in a term will be summoned by email to a meeting with the tutor or mentor and the deputy head of level.
  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate ten unjustified lateness in a term will be summoned by email to a meeting with the tutor or mentor and the deputy head of level and will sign a letter of commitment.

    • During recess, students must go to their designated recreational areas . They should not remain in the classrooms unaccompanied unless it is authorized by their teacher.

  • Lunch for students is served in the Refectory. Students may bring their own lunch. Alternatively, you may take the catering’s food service with appropriate anticipation by emailing https://colegios.charlotte.com.pe/.

  • Lunch orders must be placed directly with the supplier and any change or cancelation must be informed to them, in accordance to their requirements. In case of special diets, parents and/or guardians must directly contact the supplier (Charlotte-2024) at 940400617 or at newton@charlotte.com.pe and inform the tutor and the nurse (enfermeria.ls@newton.edu.pe).

  • Students can also purchase lunch at the kiosk (with their virtual wallets).

  • In the event that a student forgets the lunch box at home, it will only be received until 11:00 AM. After 11:00 AM, in the event that a student does not have lunch, the level office will be in touch with the family to make the necessary arrangements. Students will not be able to receive food delivery on campus.

  • Lower School students are not allowed to bring money and can only use the kiosk that is located in the Pelagatti building area.

    • IV. Justifications

  • In the absence or lateness of the student, the parent or guardian must justify the reason for the absence or lateness through the intranet and attach the evidence if necessary (e.g. medical appointment). The justification of absences must be within the next two business days of the occurrence of the absence.
  • The secretary of each level approves or makes an observation to the justifications.

  • Health
  • Family grief
  • Qualified and federated athletes or artists (with prior permission from the National Director).
  • Other cases duly justified and documented, and admitted by the level´s leadership team or the National Director.

  • Fill in the following form: https://forms.gle/MmXfCp6NySqEEr8P9 where the complete information of the student and the family must be included, attaching official documentation that supports the request.
  • In the case of sports, attach a card that identifies that the student belongs to a sports institution as a qualified athlete registered in the IPD or another document from the sports institution that proves their participation or membership.
  • The National Director and the heads of the level will evaluate the application: - If the answer is positive, they will justify the absences. - Should the answer be negative, you may resubmit your application with all the documents completed.
  • Parents will receive the answer via email.

    • V. Infirmary and Emergency procedures

  • If a student is not feeling well, they will be sent to the Infirmary. If they need to go during a class, they must get permission from their teacher. Parents will be informed about the student's care in the infirmary via email or telephone depending on the severity of the care.
  • If the student needs to take medication, parents must deliver it directly to the infirmary along with written instructions from their doctor. All medications must be administered by our nurses. If you need to send the medicine with the student, the medical instructions must be attached and an email to the infirmary is needed (enfermeria.ls@newton.edu.pe).
  • Please do not send children to school if they have symptoms such as fever, cough or congestion.

  • In all classrooms the doors must remain free of obstacles. Students must ensure that their backpacks do not obstruct the paths between the desks.
  • Special safety rules must be followed in classrooms of Specialists classes (art, techlab, stem, music, etc.). These will be explained by the corresponding teachers. Students must also comply with specific rules when in the library, SUM, Newton Theater and Sports Centre. These are displayed on posters, inside and/or outside the facilities.
  • Students must walk and not run in all hallways and corridors outside of classrooms.

  • In the event of an emergency, such as an earthquake, etc., an alarm will sound and students must follow pre-established evacuation procedures. The important points to remember are: Remain calm and follow staff members´ instructions Do not carry anything in hands Exit quickly and calmly, without running or pushing
  • If students are in classrooms outside the Pelagatti building, the teachers in charge will direct them to the final concentration area, on the sports fields.
  • Details of evacuation and pre-concentration routes are clearly indicated in all rooms and offices.
  • In case of an extreme emergency, the school will announce the evacuation measures through the school's official channels (Toddle, intranet, email, telephone) and the level ambassador.
  • In that given situation, students must be picked up by their parents or the people registered in the emergency form, on the school’s Intranet,, recorded at the time of registration.

    • VI. Comunications

    All information and official communications will be sent to parents by email to the accounts registered on the intranet.
    Most day-to-day communication takes place through Toddle or on the school's intranet. Both parents and students have access to these publications. Parents are recommended to review the communications daily in order to see the teachers' instructions, as well as details of the students' tasks and duties.
    The school takes no responsibility for any inconveniences caused for not reading the communications.
    If parents wish to communicate with any member of the Staff, they must request it through the official networks, Toddle or email. The first point of contact will be the classroom tutor.

    If you have any questions or concerns about your child or any questions regarding administrative processes, you may contact the following members of the Staff, depending on the nature of your query:

  • Level’s secretary
  • Tutor
  • Course teacher
  • Academic coordinators
  • Psychologists
  • Head or Deputy Head

  • Intranet: To keep parents informed about school activities and events. You can access this tool through the Newton website. The Systems Department will provide parents with the username and password required for access.
  • Toddle: This system serves to maintain fluid communication between teachers and parents. Parents are expected to review this platform and the communications posted here periodically.Each Lower School class has a Toddle Portal and can find class publications, activities, visits and celebrations. They will also be able to find resources to use at home and information on students' academic progress.
  • Email: The School sends circulars via email. It is also a means of fluid communication with teachers.

    • All visits or events that will take place outside the school facilities will be communicated promptly via email.
    These activities will require parental authorization through the intranet. Authorizations will not be received via email or telephone. NO exceptions will be made.
    If a student does not have this authorization, they will not be able to leave the school facilities.
    Students who do not have authorization to participate in a visit will be able to stay at school and will be assigned a classroom and teacher in charge for the day.


    VII. Houses

    All students, from Level I to Upper School Form VI, belong to one of the four Houses named after royal families of the United Kingdom, that is, Lancaster (red), Tudor (green), Windsor (blue) and York (yellow). All siblings belong to the same House. This information is available in the “Students” option on the school intranet, under the photo of each student.

  • Give all students the opportunity to participate in cultural, social and/or sports activities.
  • Encourage the integration of students across all grades.
  • Foster a spirit of cooperation and healthy competition among students.

    • The Housemasters/mistresses select one student from each grade to be their “House Captain” and help them organize and motivate the House teams. Points are earned for each competition and at the Closing Ceremony at the end of the school year, the winners of the Houses shields for Lower, Upper and the entire school are announced.


    VIII. Uniform

    During 2024, all students must wear the new school uniform. No items from the old uniform will be allowed.

  • Students may not wear street clothing or clothing that is not part of the school uniform.
  • All students must use uniform items correctly and without alterations. Sweaters or jackets cannot be worn around the waist.
  • Boys and girls must tuck their shirt or blouse into their pants or skirt.
  • Girls cannot wear skirts shorter than 5 cm above the knee.
  • Garments from different types of uniforms (PE, summer uniform and winter form) cannot be mixed.
  • The sports uniform will be used on PHE and club days. In the case of 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade, they will be able to wear the PHE uniform on the days they have extracurricular activities.
  • On Houses activity days, students must come to school wearing the sports uniform with their house t-shirt.
  • For all official sports matches, students must bring and wear the complete uniform provided by the school for that sport.
  • Clothing must be properly marked with the student's full name.
  • It is mandatory that all students wear one of the school caps to protect themselves from the sun during breaks and outdoor activities. All students must bring sunscreen to school and are required to apply it to their faces and body parts exposed to the sun during recess and outdoor activities.

  • Two-coloured cap or beige hat
  • White piqué polo shirt
  • Green skort or green shorts
  • White school socks with a green stripe or fully white socks
  • Mainly white or mainly black trainers
  • Beige hoodie

  • White shirt / white blouse
  • Formal pants, girl model and boy model
  • Formal skirt and biker shorts (sold separately)
  • Pullover
  • Varsity jacket
  • Green socks
  • Mainly white or mainly black trainers, or black shoes (no platforms or high heels)

  • Two-coloured cap or beige hat (mandatory for Early Years and Lower School)
  • Beige V-neck polo
  • Green shorts
  • White school socks with a green stripe or fully white socks
  • Mainly white or mainly black trainers
  • Beige hoodie
  • Official House shirt (for House activities)
  • For all official sports matches, students must bring and wear the complete uniform provided by the school for that sport.

    • Regarding personal appearance, students should take into account the following recommendations:

  • Students' hair can be any length. However, hair should be neat and tidy. Ultimately, school officials reserve the right to determine if a hairstyle is appropriate.
  • Students may wear discreet earrings and a bracelet; Both girls and boys can wear a discreet chain.
  • Students are allowed to use watches (not smartwatches) starting in 3rd Grade.

    • IX. Materiales and Facilities of the School

    Textbooks are loaned to the pupils who must look after them and return them in a similar condition at the end of the year. Damaged or lost textbooks must be either replaced or paid for. The school provides the pupils with paper, exercise books, worksheets, art materials and folders. All other stationery (pencils, rulers, coloured pencils, felt pens, etc.) must be brought from home and taken to all lessons where they are needed.

    Lower School students are not allowed to bring mobile phones, smartwatches or electronic devices not permitted by the School.

  • Lower School pupils are not authorised to bring laptops and/or tablets, etc., to school. Each student, grades 1 through 5, will have a chromebook for use during the school day. This device should not be removed from school and taken home unless requested in advance via email and authorized by the classroom tutor.
  • Students can only use the school's secure connection networks (Newton Students) and log into their Chromebooks using the school username.
  • The use of Chromebooks is not transferable, students can only use the device assigned to them at the beginning of the school year.

    • There is no need for Lower students to request prints of their work. In the event that the teacher considers that it is necessary for a work to be printed, it will be done through the classroom teacher.

  • All musical instruments and their cases must be marked with the student's name.
  • Students should bring their instruments to school only on days when they have music class or for a special rehearsal. Instruments should not be left in the classrooms from one day to the next.
  • Parents and/or guardians may not bring instruments that their child forgot at home past 08:00 AM.

    • Students must take special care not to damage school resources and property. They must pay for any intentional damage and will be subject to the disciplinary measures stipulated in the discipline system.

    Students must have all their belongings marked. If they lose an item of clothing or object, they must go to the Lower School office to retrieve it. If the item is not found with a name, it will be taken to the Lost and Found warehouse. At the end of each two-month period, objects or clothing whose ownership is not identifiable will be donated to the school's social service projects. The school takes no responsibility for the loss of any valuables.


    X. Curriculum

    The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. The programme:

  • Develops international-mindedness in the pupils through the IBO Learner Profile.
  • Encourages a positive attitude to learning, by engaging pupils in inquiries and developing their awareness of the process of learning so that they become lifelong learners.
  • Reflects real life by encouraging learning beyond traditional subjects with meaningful in depth inquiries into real issues.
  • Emphasizes, through the learner profile the development of the whole pupil –physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.

    • For more information please consult the school webpage or the webpage for the International Baccalaureate Organization - http://www.ibo.org.


    XI. Studies and assessment

    The main academic responsibility of pupils is to develop the study habits described in the IB Learner Profile. Ultimately, pupils should become successful, lifelong, independent learners. Pupils must complete all class-work and homework assignments with care, diligence and punctuality. The assignments will be varied to develop a diverse range of learning styles, e.g. reinforcement exercises, readings, investigations, projects, oral presentations, essays, creative writing, portfolios, artistic or musical compositions, physical drills, etc.

    All information regarding assignments and instructions will be posted on Toddle and/or Google Classroom. Students must review these platforms following their teacher’s instructions. Likewise, teachers will be able to verify online whether students have completed all tasks.

    All pupils receive a series of online resources in “Power Practice” each week. This resource is intended to:

  • Develop independent study skills.
  • Provide further practice in skills initiated and developed at school.
  • Encourage extensive reading, both for academic study and for pleasure.
  • Organize reviews and preparation for exams.

    • It is important that students do their best when reviewing the material and following the Power Practice instructions.
    Teachers can assign additional tasks if they see the need, giving children enough time to complete them.
    Respecting deadlines and delivering work on time is an attribute that must be reinforced by completing their tasks.

    The transdisciplinary and holistic nature of the program is taken into account when assessing student's learning through the units of inquiry. The essential elements are evaluated and reported as follows:

  • Knowledge, understanding and action
  • Transdisciplinary skills
  • Attitudes and attributes of the IB student profile

    • It is understood that these assessments will include objectives from different disciplines that relate to the Unit of Inquiry, developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes that allow students to develop a lasting understanding of the Central Idea that will generally lead them to take to action.


    Students are evaluated on their achievements in each course with grades that go according to the following criteria:


    Excelling Achieves all objectives with ease. Work extends beyond expectations of the grade.
    Achieving Achieves most of the objectives of the grade. Needs more consolidation in certain areas.
    Developing Achieves most of the objectives of the grade level. There are still a few areas that need consolidation.
    Beginning Has initiated the process of learning. Has achieved a few of the objectives with some help or additional support.

    Progress reports are published four times a year via the Internet. It is as informative as possible and contains:

  • Achievement information in the units of inquiry
  • The grade in each subject with the corresponding rubric.
  • Tutor comments.
  • Information about each subject including detailed rubrics for each assessed area.
  • Student’s discipline record.

    • Towards the end of Term 1 and Term 3, parents will be invited to a meeting with the pupil’s Tutor to discuss pupil progress. The grades presented at these meetings are not the final grades, but they do give an overview of student achievement.


    At the end of the 2nd and 4th Term, graded reports present detailed information; only parents of students who are not achieving the objectives of the course or courses will be called for a meeting.


    During the school year, parents will be invited to participate in student-led meetings (portfolio meetings), where students will discuss their progress and achievements.

    Teachers of basic subjects will schedule interviews with parents throughout the year in case a student presents any difficulty in their learning, social or emotional problem.


    XII. Discipline

    Newton College understands discipline as the ability by which students develop the moral reasoning and judgments that allow them to voluntarily comply with the social norms and agreements. Aims to get students to do the right thing based not on external control, but on the internalization of the values practiced in the School and in the exercise of the socio-emotional skills that the curriculum develops.

    A regulatory measure is the action that has the objective of strengthening discipline in the students. None of the behavioral regulatory measures adopted by Newton College disrupt access to education.


    Newton College understands the following regulatory measures:

  • Corrective measures are formal calls for good sense and judgment in relation to the discipline expectations that the School maintains according to its educational standards. Corrective measures are sanctions, demerits, conduct reports, letters of warning and letters of concern.
  • Formative measures are strategies that seek to motivate students to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions, understand the causes of their behavior, change it, repair the damage caused and restore affected relationships. Due to their pedagogical nature, formative measures are developed by teachers as part of their educational functions. To do this, they count on the accompaniment and support of the Student Engagement Department.
  • Recognitions are incentives granted to students who have shown in an outstanding way one or more attributes of the student profile, expected by the School or that have contributed to improve the school, local and/or global environment. Rewards are profile points, merits, letters of recognition and letters of excellence.

    • The discipline system places all students on a scale with four levels, in which they can move as a result of their decision making:

  • Excelling: At this level students have demonstrated outstanding behavior and are eligible to receive special awards.
  • Achieving: All students start at this level.
  • Developing: At this level students may participate in extracurricular activities, but may NOT represent the school in competitions. They will also receive individual support from the school’s Student Engagement Department.
  • Beginning: At this level students will receive individual support from the school’s Student Engagement Department. They will not be able to participate in extracurricular activities.

    • A student's placement on the discipline system scale is determined by the actions they take, both positive and negative. Each incident is recorded in the student's disciplinary record, which is a school digital platform.


    Inappropriate behaviour will be addressed through formative and corrective measures. Corrective measures may include consequences, demerits, or other sanctions imposed by the school's Disciplinary Committee. These corrective measures have a weight in the discipline system that reflects both the intensity and frequency of the behavior.


    XIII. Complementary activities

    They take place Monday through Friday from 3:15 to 5:15 PM with the exception of Wednesdays that are from 1:45 to 3:15 PM. and on Saturdays from 8:00 PM until 1:00 PM. They complement the activities that are part of the academic curriculum and allow students to develop a broader range of talents. Currently these activities include:

  • Sports - basketball, football, volleyball, athletics, swimming, gymnastics, rugby, tae kwon do, dance and chess.
  • Music - orchestra, band, different ensembles, choir.
  • Drama club and dance groups
  • Scouts.

    • Note: Some sports activities are only available during certain times of the year. All students who wish to belong to a school team must take part in these activities


    Students who have attended classes regularly will be able to carry out extracurricular activities after finishing classes. Students who have not been present during the school day will not be allowed to enter the school to participate in extracurricular activities.

    Visits to places of interest are part of the learning experiences. Students in all Lower School grades regularly take part in visits that support the Units of Inquiry.


    Students can only participate in visits with the authorization of their parents, via the school´s intranet. Telephone calls or emails will NOT be accepted. No exceptions will be made.

    During the school year, different learning experiences are programmed, some of them include spending one or several nights inside or outside of school (camps inside and outside of school, trips within Peru). The school will provide the necessary information to parents so that they understand the objectives of these experiences and the value of student participation, as well as the conditions of each visit and level of preparation required from the children.


    Students in 5th Grade take part in a field trip. This trip is an important part of the 5th Grade Inquiry Programme and provides the opportunity to research and collect data and first-hand experiences related to the concepts included in the Unit of Inquiry. Parents will be invited to an informational meeting about the trip. Only students who are at an Expected or Outstanding level in the discipline system will be able to participate in the academic activity. Additionally, only students who are up to date with their pension payments will be able to participate in this trip, since the school seeks to avoid a financial burden on parents. For more information about study trips,please consult our school calendar.

    In the classrooms, a special moment will always be dedicated to celebrate the students' birthdays, singing and sharing a pleasant moment. Birthday celebrations will be held under the following conditions:

  • Birthdays are celebrated once a month for children who have a birthday during that period.
  • Parents may send only: donuts, cupcakes, or a cake in sufficient quantities for all students in the classroom. They can also send drinks or juices. No additional snacks or fast food such as hamburgers or pizzas, etc. are allowed.
  • Parents must send the complementary items necessary for the celebration: candles, matches, napkins, plates, glasses and spoons.
  • All necessary items for the monthly celebrations must be left at the main door of the Pelagatti building, with our security guards, duly marked with the name of the classroom.