student-parent handbook 2010-2011 updated

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A BU D HABI I NTERNATIONAL P RIVATE S CHOOL

StudentParent Handbook


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Revised by IPSIS 2010 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article I: School Schedule 3 Article II: School Uniform... 4 Article III: Student Support Services... 6 Article IV: School Rules.. 7 Article V: Discipline and Behavioral Modification... 18 Article VI: Character Expectations and Assessment 28 Article VII: Transportation and School Bus Rules.. 29 Article VIII: Technology Use Policy 31 Article IX: Learning Resource Center.. 33 Article X: Parent-School Communication 35

Article XI: Private Tutoring Policy... 37 Article XII: Medical Rules and Procedures.. 38 Article XIII: School Entry and Exit Policy... 39 Article XIV: Lost and Found.. 41 Article XV: Sales on Campus. 42


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ARTICLE I: SCHOOL SCHEDULE

KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL Classrooms open at 7:15 a.m. Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:35 a.m. Students are not permitted in class between 7:40 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. as not to

interrupt DEAR time. Classroom instruction ends at 1:30 p.m.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGrades 14:

Classrooms open at 7:20 a.m. Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:25 a.m. Students are not permitted in class between 7:25 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. as not to

interrupt DEAR time. Classroom instruction begins at 7:40 a.m. Classroom instruction ends at 2:35 p.m.

Grades 5 & 6: School day begins at 7:25 a.m. with a short assembly in the courtyard. The opening

activities include the national anthem, announcements and general information onactivities, meetings, and other school functions.

Classroom instruction begins at 7:40 a.m. Students are not permitted in class between 7:30 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. as not to

interrupt DEAR time. Classroom instruction ends at 2:35 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL The school day begins at 7:25 a.m. with a short assembly for all students in the

courtyard. The opening activities include the national anthem, announcements andgeneral information on activities, meetings, and other school functions.

Classroom instruction begins at 7:40 a.m. for Grades 7 and 8 and at 7:45 am forGrades 9-12.

Classroom instruction ends at 2:45 p.m.


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ARTICLE II: SCHOOL UNIFORM

The schools dress code has been established to promote an atmosphere that emphasizes

neatness in grooming, uniformity in our schools image, and pride in the school. All studentsare expected to be in full uniform each day with the exception of scheduled non-uniformdays.

Dress Code for Girls Girls should wear AIS uniform pants, skirts, or pinafores, and AIS white shirts.

Shirts must be worn over, and not tucked in, the pants or skirt. White shirts cannotbe substituted for AIS white shirts.

Girls can wear AIS jumpers or sweaters only. Navy blue sweaters cannot besubstituted for AIS sweaters.

Undershirts should be plain white with no print; they should be long enough tocover the abdomen. Hair should be well groomed. Long hair should be tied back and short hair shouldnot cover the face.

Girls can wear white or black veils only. Girls can wear only one stud (non-dangling) earring per ear. High School and Middle

School students can wear a simple necklace too as long as no religious signs are worn. Girls in Kindergarten and Elementary School are not allowed to wearnecklaces for safety reasons.

Make-up and nail polish are not allowed. Nails have to be kept short and clean. Only black shoes are allowed. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed. Running shoes are only allowed on days physical education classes are scheduled.

Running shoes can be white, blue or black with no accessories such as wheels. Only white cotton socks are acceptable.

Dress Code for Boys Boys should wear AIS uniform pants and AIS white shirts. White shirts cannot be

substituted for AIS white shirts. Boys should wear AIS jumpers or sweaters only. Navy blue sweaters cannot be

substituted for AIS sweaters. Undershirts should be plain white with no print. Hair should always be well groomed and cut short.

Boys must be clean-shaven; beards and goatees are not allowed. Only black shoes are allowed. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed. Running shoes are only allowed on days physical education classes are scheduled.

Running shoes can be white, blue or black with no accessories such as wheels. Only white cotton socks are acceptable.


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Physical Education (PE) Uniform for Girls and Boys All students should wear the school PE uniform on the days they have PE classes.

They should wear:- AIS PE pants- AIS PE T-shirts- Running shoes; shoes can be only black, blue, or white. Students who are not dressed in the PE uniform will not be allowed to participate in

the PE class. Even if a student cannot participate in the PE class, for instance in case of an illness,

the student must come to school in the PE uniform.

Uniform Purchases Uniforms can be purchased at the schools uniform store. AIS pants and skirts must properly fit the students waist. Any special size requirements that cannot be met at AIS uniform store should be

brought to the attention of the principal. The Uniform Store staff will takemeasurements and the uniform will be tailored and delivered within a short period of time.

Any alterations made to the uniform must be consistent with the basic design. All uniforms must be clean and neatly worn. Worn out uniforms must be replaced.


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ARTICLE III: STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS

The schools mission is to support all students develop to their full potential. Students whostruggle may require additional assistance beyond that received during formal classroominstruction. It is the responsibility of the school to meet those students needs through the

available resources.

A student who is identified as struggling may be recommended to one or more of thefollowing:

1. Peer Assistance. Students who struggle with subject material may be grouped with peers who will provide support in learning the material.

2. Remedial Sessions. The school organizes remedial classes to promote academicachievement by assisting students in mastering pre-requisite knowledge. Students who areidentified as struggling are encouraged and recommended by the teacher to attend these

sessions. Remedial sessions consist of small study groups directed by a subject teacherduring after-school hours; these sessions are normally for specialized subject instruction.

3.Student Study Support. This program supports students to become independent learners with the adequate study skills. Any student may choose to sign up for this program. Also, theteachers or the administration may request that a student enrolls in the student study supportif it is identified that the student needs academic assistance.

4. Student Support Services. This program aims to promote the welfare of every student with special education needs by supporting the student to attain his/her full potentialacademically, socially and psychologically within the mainstream school. The StudentSupport Department assists students from KG to Grade 12 through specialized educationand therapy in collaboration with parents, teachers, specialists and other members of thecommunity. When students are identified as requiring special needs, the situation isdiscussed with the parents and their permission is obtained before conducting the necessary intervention.


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ARTICLE IV: SCHOOL RULES

School rules are designed to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment. School rulesapply on campus, school buses, field trips, and school-sponsored events. The rules are statedbelow and the examples provided are illustrative rather than comprehensive.

KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL

Tardiness Students must arrive to school no later than 7:40 a.m. When students are late they

must report to the Principal. The student receives a late slip, which allows thestudent to be admitted to class. Excused tardiness only involves car accidents andtraffic-related incidents that are documented. A student who is late more than 5consecutive times will not be admitted unless parents meet the principal.

Students are not permitted in class between 7:40 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. as not tointerrupt DEAR time.

Students must be on time for all classes. A student who is late to class will not beadmitted without a pass from the supervisor or the principal.

End-of-Day Dismissal Parents should pick up their children from their classrooms at the end of the school

day. Staying on school premises during after-school hours is not permitted. Students must

leave school premises by 2:30 p.m. The school is not responsible for students who stay on school premises after 2:30

p.m.

Absenteeism When a student is absent from school, the parent must call the school before 8:00

a.m. In the case of an emergency, when the parent cannot call the school, theabsence is recorded as unexcused until the phone call is placed and the absence isapproved.

When a student arrives after the third period in the day, it is considered an absence. An absence of two consecutive days or more must be justified with a certified

medical doctors report. Failure to bring this documentation may result in anunexcused absence and loss of credit for missed classes. The credibility of the reportis left to the principals or supervisors discretion.

A student returning to school after a one-day absence must present a written notesigned by a parent giving the dates and reason for the absence. Failure to bring anote will result in an unexcused absence and loss of credit for missed classes. Thecredibility of the note is left to the principals or supervisors discretion.

If a student is absent for 20 school days or more for any reason valid or invalid other than disciplinarian, irrespective of whether the absence is uninterrupted orintermittent, the student will fail the year. (Note that the school administration willnotify the parents and the ministry Abu Dhabi Educational Region.)


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Parents or guardians should collect the assignments from the principals office. If theabsence is due to an illness or other unforeseen reason, missed work must be madeup as soon as possible.

Leaving Class or School

Students are not allowed to leave the school premises during the school day. If astudent has to leave school:o The parent/guardian must provide a written request expressing therein the

time and reason for departure. The parent should present the request to theprincipal. If approved, the principal will prepare a gate pass or a permissionslip for the student to leave.

o The parent/guardian must collect the student personally from the principalsoffice. If the parent/guardian cannot pick up their child, they should send

with the person picking up their child an official letter signed by themauthorizing the person to do so.

o Students should visit the school nurse in cases of illness or injury. If thestudent needs to leave school, the nurse notifies the principal who will callthe parents to pick up their child.

Dress and Appearance Students should come to school wearing the proper school uniform. Students will be

sent to the supervisors or the principals office and will wait until their parents bring their school uniform and will be then sent back to class. Students should maintain atidy and proper appearance that is consistent with the school dress code. Students

will also be sent to the supervisors or the principals office to take correctivemeasures (i.e., remove make-up and dangling earrings). If additional measures needto be taken (i.e., a haircut), parents will be contacted.

Class Preparation Students should come to class with all homework completed and with the requiredbooks and learning materials.

Classroom Conduct Students should not disobey the teacher or disrupt normal class activity. Students are not allowed to throw objects (e.g., pencils, books) in class. Students should remain in their assigned seats unless permitted or until the teacher

dismisses the class.

Food and Beverages

Students cannot chew gum on school campus or in school-sponsored events. Junk food (i.e., chips, candies, lollipops, and soft drinks) is strictly prohibited inschool. Parents are encouraged to send with their children a healthy homemadesnack that consists of fruit or vegetables.

Ordering food and beverages from external restaurants and stores is prohibitedduring the school day.


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Cleanliness/Tidiness

Students should dispose off their personal trash in waste bins and not on the floor,school grounds, and playgrounds.

Students should keep the areas around them clean and tidy. Lunch bags should be

placed on the assigned hooks. Students should not write on or scratch their desks or chairs. This act is considered vandalism.

Playground Students should not dispose their litter on the ground. Students should remain on the playground where they can remain under supervision.

Leaving the playground to other undesignated areas is not permitted. Students should follow the safety rules and procedures when using play units.

Hallways Students should move to and from classes in an orderly and quiet manner. No

running, pushing, or shouting is accepted.

Profanity and Violence Students cannot use profanity at any time. Students cannot verbally or physically assault a staff member or student. Bullying and fighting of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Vandalism Students are forbidden from damaging school property (i.e., desks, bulletin boards,

and white boards) or others property. Students are prohibited from drawing and writing on school property or others

property. The school may request that the students/parents reimburse the school the cost of

the item damaged by their child.

Prohibited Articles and Electronic Devices Students are prohibited from carrying personal articles disruptive to the educational

process. Such articles include cell phones, cameras, pagers, i-pods, laser pens andpointers, toys and other items. All confiscated items will be returned at the end of the school year.

Certain articles are permitted in case the student has Show-and-Tell.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tardiness Grades 12 students who are late must report to the vice principals office. Grades 36 students who are late must report to the principals office.


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Students must arrive to school no later than 7:25 a.m. When students are late they must report to the principals office, who will decide whether the tardiness is excusedor unexcused. The student receives a late slip, which allows the student to beadmitted to class. Excused tardiness only involves car accidents and traffic-relatedincidents that are documented. More than 5 excused tardiness a year is not allowed;

any tardiness after 5 excused tardiness is considered an offense. Students must be on time for all classes. A student who is late to class will not beadmitted without a pass from the principal. The principal will decide whether thetardiness is excused or unexcused. If the tardiness is unexcused, disciplinary measures will be taken based on the students disciplinary record. A formal letter

will be sent to parents and the students tardiness will be documented in thestudents record.

End-of-Day Dismissal Parents of Grades 14 should pick up their children from their classrooms at the end

of the school day. Staying on school premises during after-school hours is not permitted. Students must

leave school premises by 2:35 p.m., unless they are involved in co-curricularactivities, teacher-sponsored events, or serving detentions.

The school is not responsible for students who stay on school premises after 2:45 p.m. and who are not involved in co-curricular activities or teacher-sponsored

events, serving detentions, or using the Learning Resource Center.

Absenteeism Unexcused absences are considered and dealt with as an offense. A warning letter

will be sent to the parents to notify them of their childs absenteeism and itsconsequences. If the absence continues, the parents are called for a meeting. If theabsence continues up to 12 school days, the case will be reported to the Ministry of Education. When a student is absent from school, the parent must call the school before 8:00a.m. In the case of an emergency, when the parent cannot call the school, theabsence is recorded as unexcused until the phone call is placed and the absence isapproved.



A student returning to school after a one-day absence must present a written note

signed by a parent giving the dates and reason for the absence. Failure to bring anote will result in an unexcused absence and loss of credit for missed classes. Thecredibility of the note is left to the principals or supervisors discretion.

More than 5 excused absences a year is not allowed; any absence after 5 excusedabsences is considered an offense.

If a student is absent for 20 school days or more for any reason valid or invalid other than disciplinarian, irrespective of whether the absence is uninterrupted or


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intermittent, the student will fail the year. (Note that the school administration willnotify the parents and the ministry Abu Dhabi Educational Region.)

All students absent from any examinations, including weekly, midterm and finalexams, will be lose credit on these examinations unless the student presents a validreport from a certified medical doctor indicating the reason for his absence and such

a report is approved by the superintendent.Leaving Class or School

Students are not allowed out of class unless they have a pass from a teacher. A passis required at all times, including visits to the washrooms, clinic, lockers, library, ormain office. If the occasion arises between classes, the student is expected to obtainthe approval and a pass from the teacher teaching the next class.

Students are not allowed to leave the school premises during the school day. If astudent has to leave school:

o The parent/guardian must provide a written request expressing therein thetime and reason for departure. The student should present the request to theprincipal prior to the morning assembly. If approved, the principal willprepare a gate pass or a permission slip for the student to leave.

o The parent/guardian must collect the student personally from theadministration. If the parent/guardian cannot pick up their child, they shouldsend with the person picking up their child an official letter signed by themauthorizing the person to do so.

o Students should visit the school nurse in cases of illness or injury. If thestudent needs to leave school, the nurse notifies the principal who will callthe parents to pick up their child.

Dress and Appearance

Students should come to school wearing the proper school uniform. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary consequences. Students will be sent to the supervisorsoffice to call their parents to bring their school uniform and will be then sent back toclass. The supervisor will call the student back to the office when the parents arrive

with the uniform. Students should maintain a tidy and proper appearance that is consistent with the

school dress code. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary consequences. Students will also be sent to the supervisors or the principals office to take correctivemeasures (i.e., remove make-up and dangling earrings). If additional measures needto be taken (i.e., a haircut), parents will be contacted.

Class Preparation Students should come to class with all homework completed and with the requiredbooks and learning materials.

Students are discouraged from borrowing or sharing books or learning materials.

Classroom Conduct Students should not disobey the teacher or disrupt normal class activity. Students are not allowed to throw objects (e.g., pencils, books) in class.


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Students should remain in their assigned seats unless permitted or until the teacherdismisses the class.

Food and Beverages Students should not eat or drink in classrooms (except for water), library,

laboratories, and other areas in which beverages and food are prohibited. Students cannot chew gum on school campus or in school-sponsored events. Junk food (i.e., chips, candies, lollipops, and soft drinks) is strictly prohibited in

school. Parents are encouraged to send with their children a healthy homemadesnack that consists of fruit or vegetables.

Ordering food and beverages from external restaurants and stores is prohibitedduring the school day.

Cleanliness/Tidiness Students should dispose off their personal trash in waste bins and not on the floor,

school grounds, and playgrounds. Students should keep the areas around their desks clean and tidy. Bags should be

placed under the desks or chairs and not in the aisle. Books should not be placed onthe floor.

Students are responsible to tidy or clean any mess they create. Students should place their chairs on the desks at the end of the school day and

ensure that the areas around their desks are clean. Students should not write on or scratch their desks or chairs. This act is considered

vandalism and will result in serious consequences.


Leaving the playground to other undesignated areas is not permitted.

Hallways Students are not allowed in the hallways between classes except to move between

classrooms. Students should move to and from classes in an orderly and quiet manner. No


Lockers Students should use assigned lockers only at designated times: before the morning

assembly and during recess. Students are not allowed to access their lockers during class time.

Students are prohibited from loitering around lockers. Students are requested to maintain and keep their lockers in good condition. The

following fines are charged in the case of a damaged locker or a lost key: damagedlocker50 AED and lost key25 AED.

Students must return the locker keys before the second semester final examinationsstart. Students who fail to return the key by end-of-year will be charged 25 AED.


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Students are responsible for their own lockers and are not permitted to share lockersor exchange keys.

Profanity and Violence Students cannot use profanity at any time.

Students cannot verbally or physically assault a staff member or student. Bullying and fighting of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Vandalism Students are forbidden from damaging school property (i.e., desks, bulletin boards,

and white boards) or others property. Students are prohibited from drawing and writing on school property or others

property. The school may request that the students/parents reimburse the school the cost of

the item damaged by their child.



Prohibited Substances Students are prohibited from possessing or using tobacco, medwakh, and other

substances on school campus, at school-sponsored events, and outside the school when wearing the school uniform.

Dangerous Items Students are prohibited from possessing or using dangerous items on school campus,

at school-sponsored events, and outside the school when wearing the schooluniform.

Inappropriate display of affection Students are strictly forbidden to inappropriately display affection on school campus.

Technology Use Students should use the schools technology appropriately and comply with the rules

and regulations as stated in the Technology Use Policy.

Academic dishonestyStudent cannot engage in academic dishonesty and any act of cheating, including:

copying someone elses homework or exam responses allowing someone else to copy homework or exam responses plagiarizing or copying someone elses ideas and claiming them as ones own improperly obtaining exam questions and answer keys falsifying notes, passes, records or other official documents


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HIGH SCHOOL

Tardiness

Students must arrive to school no later than 7:25 a.m. When students are late they must report to the supervisor, who will decide whether the tardiness is excused orunexcused. The student receives a late slip, which allows the student to be admittedto class. Excused tardiness only involves car accidents and traffic-related incidentsthat are documented. More than 5 excused tardiness a year is not allowed; any tardiness after 5 excused tardiness is considered an offense.

Students must be on time for all classes. A student who is late to class will not beadmitted without a pass from the supervisor or the principal. The supervisor or theprincipal will decide whether the tardiness is excused or unexcused. If the tardiness isunexcused, disciplinary measures will be taken based on the students disciplinary record.

End-of-Day Dismissal Staying on school premises during after-school hours is not permitted. Students must

leave school premises by 3:00 p.m., unless they are involved in co-curricularactivities, teacher sponsored events, or serving detentions.

The school is not responsible for students who stay on school premises after 3:00p.m. and who are not involved in co-curricular activities or teacher-sponsoredevents, serving detentions, or using the Learning Resource Center.

Absenteeism When a student is absent from school, the parent must call the school before 8:00

a.m. In the case of an emergency, when the parent cannot call the school, theabsence is recorded as unexcused until the phone call is placed and the absence isapproved.



A student returning to school after a one-day absence must present a written notesigned by a parent giving the dates and reason for the absence. Failure to bring anote will result in an unexcused absence and loss of credit for missed classes. Thecredibility of the note is left to the principals or supervisors discretion.

More than 5 excused absences a year is not allowed; any absence after 5 excusedabsences is considered an offense. If a student is absent for 20 school days or more for any reason valid or invalid

other than disciplinarian, irrespective of whether the absence is uninterrupted orintermittent, the student will fail the year. (Note that the school administration willnotify the parents and the ministry Abu Dhabi Educational Region.)

If students are aware of a forthcoming absence, they must check online for thehomework assignment(s) that will be missed ahead of time. If the absence is due to


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an illness or other unforeseen reason, missed work must be made up as soon aspossible.

All students absent from any examinations, including weekly, midterm and finalexams, will be lose credit on these examinations unless the student presents a validreport from a certified medical doctor indicating the reason for his absence and such

a report is approved by the superintendent.Leaving Class or School

Students are not allowed out of class unless they have a pass from a teacher. A passis required at all times, including visits to the washrooms, clinic, lockers or mainoffice. If the occasion arises between classes, the student is expected to obtain theapproval and a pass from the teacher teaching the next class.

Students are not allowed to leave the school premises during the school day. If astudent has to leave school:

o The parent/guardian must provide a written request expressing therein thetime and reason for departure and should present the request to the principalor supervisor prior to the morning assembly. If approved, the principal orsupervisor will prepare a gate pass or a permission slip for the student toleave.

o The parent/guardian must collect the student personally from theadministration. If the parent/guardian cannot pick up their child, they shouldsend an official letter signed by them informing the school of the identity of the person collecting the child and authorizing that person to pick up theirchild, or an email authorizing that their child can leave the school by taxi.

o Students should visit the school nurse in cases of illness or injury. If thestudent needs to leave school, the nurse notifies the supervisor or principal

who will call the parents to pick up their child.

Dress and Appearance Students should come to school wearing the proper school uniform. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary consequences. Students will be sent to the supervisors orthe principals office to call their parents to bring their school uniform and will bethen sent back to class. The supervisor will call the student back to the office whenthe parents arrive with the uniform.

Students should maintain a tidy and proper appearance that is consistent with theschool dress code. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary consequences. Students

will also be sent to the supervisors or the principals office to take correctivemeasures (i.e., remove make-up and dangling earrings). If additional measures needto be taken (i.e., a haircut), parents will be contacted.

Class Preparation Students should come to class with all homework completed and with the required

books and learning materials. Students are discouraged from borrowing or sharing books or learning materials.

Classroom Conduct Students should not disobey the teacher or disrupt normal class activity.


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Students are not allowed to throw objects (e.g., pencils, books) in class. Students should remain in their assigned seats unless permitted or until the teacher

dismisses the class.

Food and Beverages

Students should not eat or drink in classrooms (except for water), library,laboratories, and other areas in which beverages and food are prohibited. Students cannot chew gum on school campus or in school-sponsored events. Ordering food and beverages from external restaurants and stores is prohibited

during the school day.

Cleanliness/Tidiness Students should dispose off their personal trash in waste bins and not on the floor,

school grounds, and playgrounds. Students should keep the areas around their desks clean and tidy. Bags should be

placed under the desks or chairs and not in the aisle. Books should not be placed onthe floor.

Students should place their chairs on the desks at the end of the school day andensure that the areas around their desks are clean.

Students should not write on or scratch their desks or chairs. This act is considered vandalism and will result in serious consequences.


Leaving the playground to other undesignated areas is not permitted.

Hallways Students are not allowed in the hallways between classes except to move between

classrooms. Students should move to and from classes in an orderly and quiet manner. No


Lockers Students should use assigned lockers only at designated times: before the morning

assembly and during recess. Students are not allowed to access their lockers during class time.

Students are prohibited from loitering around lockers. Students are requested to maintain and keep their lockers in good condition. The

following fines are charged in the case of a damaged locker or a lost key: damagedlocker50 AED and lost key25 AED.

Students must return the locker keys before the second semester final examinationsstart. Students who fail to return the key by end-of-year will be charged 25 AED.

Students are responsible for their own lockers and are not permitted to share lockersor exchange keys.


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Profanity and Violence Students cannot use profanity at any time. Students cannot verbally or physically assault a staff member or student. Bullying and fighting of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Vandalism Students are forbidden from damaging school property (i.e., desks, bulletin boards,and white boards) or others property.

Students are prohibited from drawing and writing on school property or othersproperty.

The school may request that the students/parents reimburse the school the cost of the item damaged by their child.



Prohibited Substances Students are prohibited from possessing or using tobacco, medwakh, and other

substances on school campus, at school-sponsored events, and outside the school when wearing the school uniform.

Dangerous Items Students are prohibited from possessing or using dangerous items on school campus,

at school-sponsored events, and outside the school when wearing the schooluniform.

Inappropriate display of affection Students are strictly forbidden to inappropriately display affection on school campus.

Technology Use Students should use the schools technology appropriately and comply with the rules

and regulations as stated in the Technology Use Policy.

Academic dishonestyStudent cannot engage in academic dishonesty and any act of cheating, including:

copying someone elses homework or exam responses allowing someone else to copy homework or exam responses plagiarizing or copying someone elses ideas and claiming them as ones own improperly obtaining exam questions and answer keys falsifying notes, passes, records or other official documents


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ARTICLE V: DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION

Maintaining discipline is a key component to providing an environment conducive toteaching and learning and it involves the collaborative effort of all members of the schoolcommunity administrators, teachers, parents, and students. Inherent in our philosophy of

behavior and discipline is positive reinforcement and the exercise of patience and persistencein developing and modifying student behavior. Relying solely on traditional methods of negative reinforcement has been shown to be inadequate in both maintaining discipline andallowing for a more complete development of a childs personality and character. Instead,the school encourages faculty to approach students in a positive and constructive manner,emphasizing students potential and positive attributes in an effort to change behavior. Suchan approach is implemented through a positive reinforcement program.

KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL

Positive Reinforcement Program

A sticker system is used for positive reinforcement for Kindergarten students. Each class has a sticker chart and students are rewarded a sticker for any good deed

they demonstrate. A student who collects 10 stickers is given an award. Awards are not given for behaviors that fall within a students academic and moral

obligations, such as completing homework or respecting others.

Procedures for Recurrent Offenses When the principal identifies offenses as recurrent per student or per class/teacher, thefollowing interventions are instituted:

The principal contacts all teachers/staff involved with the student to obtain theiropinion and observations regarding the students behavior while in their class orunder their observation.

The students grades and previous performance should be reviewed. This is done toassist in determining cause and planning intervention. Examples include: if thestudent academic performance is poor, there may be a need to involve the specialeducation department. Students with good academic performance may requireadditional intellectual stimulation during class.

The principal and the involved teachers/staff systematically observe the student andreport any discernable patterns in behavior.

If the recurrent offense involves more than one student, separating students in classor in different sections may be considered. Parents will be called for a meeting to collaborate in designing an intervention planto help the child.


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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL

Positive Reinforcement Programs In Elementary School and High School, there are two positive reinforcement programs: (1)Beads for Deeds, and (2) Good News Report.

Beads for Deeds. Rewardable deeds are voluntary actions witnessed by any staff memberthat reflect good habits of character and good citizenship. Examples of such behaviorsinclude:

Displaying initiative Volunteering for community service Helping others Protecting the integrity of others Picking up litter

Rewardable deeds do not involve behaviors that fall within a students academic and moral

obligations, such as completing homework or respecting others.

1. A staff member who witnesses a student performing a good deed recognizes thatbehavior, praises the student for his/her action, and gives the student a Beads forDeeds card.

2. Students will then hand in their Beads for Deeds cards to the Head Supervisor atassigned times.

3. Students may be able to redeem their Incident Reports with Beads for Deeds during redemption time.

4. At the end of each semester, the three students with the greatest number of beads will be awarded a prize. Students are allowed to choose a prize that is approved by

the parents and that falls within a certain budget: 1st Place: 500 AED 2nd Place: 300 AED 3rd Place: 200 AED

5. A letter is sent to the parents informing them of the process and requesting a writtenresponse as to how the prize money will be spent.

6. For the prize to act as a positive reinforcement it must be meaningful for thestudent. The money can go towards completing the purchase of something thestudent is already planning on buying. Possible rewards include but are not limitedto: tickets to the movie theater; tickets to other entertaining activities like sports orplays; coupons to restaurants; sports equipment; books; and subscriptions tomagazines.

Good News Report. A Good News Report (GNR) is given to students who haveperformed consistently well or have significantly improved in behavior and character basedon the schools character assessment standards: Responsibility, Organization, Participation,Cooperation, Promptness, Discipline, Respect, and Honesty.


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1. A teacher may identify a student who has demonstrated habits of character that exceedstandards or who has demonstrated significant improvement in his/her character andgives the student a GNR card.

2. Students will then hand in their GNR cards to the Head Supervisor at assigned times.3. Students may be able to redeem their Incident Reports with Good News Report during

redemption time.

Discipline Code While positive reinforcement constitutes the crux of our philosophy of discipline, certain violations and recurrent offenses result in disciplinary consequences. The school disciplinecode is described below; students in Grades 14 are subject to a different disciplinary codethan students in Grades 512.

Senior Discipline Code RegulatorsSenior Discipline Code Regulators (SDCR) are responsible at all times to reinforce theschools discipline code. SDCRs are students assigned by the schools administration at thebeginning of the year.

During their first convention in the first week of September, the nominated SDCRs electtheir president who is responsible to manage and direct this disciplinary task force. SDCRsmeet biweekly and discuss recurrent disciplinary issues to take appropriate measures to solvethose issues.

Senior Discipline Code Regulators duties include the following:

1. Assist the schools administration and faculty members in applying the schools

discipline code at all times.- During class instruction time, assist teachers in maintaining discipline and

managing the class.- During class change, ensure that no student in the regulators classroom and

neighboring two classrooms is without a pass.- During recess time, inspect student dress code; prevent play fighting; forbid

littering; grant recess and redemption raffles to students; perform routineclassroom checks to make sure that no students are present in any classroom;and make sure that all students are in their classrooms after the bell rings.

- During the morning assembly, make sure that all students are lined upproperly and promptly after the bell rings.

2. Write incident reports and forward them daily to the administration.

3. Grant Good News Reports to students (maximum quota is 15 per month).

4. Assist faculty members in their daily tasks as requested.

5. Recruit two junior discipline code regulators after obtaining approval from the


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administration. A. Grades 14 Discipline Code In Grades 14, preventive guidance is the approach used for behavioral modification.However, the BREAK discipline system is also used when necessary. Each letter inBREAK is associated with a certain number of offenses committed by a student and a

disciplinary consequence as stated in the table below.

OFFENSE LEVEL CONSEQUENCE

First Offense B: Beware and Behold Student is given a verbal warning.

Second Offense R : Rethink and Regret Student writes an apology letter.

Third Offense E : Engage to End Teacher reports to parents using student passport to engage them inhelping the student modify behavior.

Fourth Offense A : Assist to Avoid Teacher counsels student in private for5 minutes during recess time

Fifth Offense K : Break! You are at stake! Teacher writes incident report andmeets with student & viceprincipal/supervisor.

After the 5 th offense, the disciplinary BREAK cycle repeats starting from B. After thestudent receives a BREAK (that is, commits another five offenses), an incident report isfiled and the student meets with the parents, teacher and vice principal or supervisor forcounseling and guidance.

After the 10 th offense, the disciplinary BREAK cycle repeats starting from B. After the

student receives a second BREAK (that is, commits another five offenses), an incidentreport is filed and the student meets with the parents, teacher and principal for counseling and guidance.

B. Grades 512 Discipline Code A disciplinary consequence depends on the level of the offense and the students disciplinary record. Offenses are tiered into four levels: Level-1, 2, 3, and 4. The level system allows theschool to broadly categorize offenses of school rules and regulations, and the level of offense determines the initial intervention taken by the school. The levels are describedbelow.

Level-1 Offenses : These offenses are those that do not result in damage to property, donot jeopardize others safety, do not offend or harm others, or violate governmentalrules. Committing a Level-1 offense for the first time results in filing an incidentreport.

Level-2 Offenses : These offenses are those that result in damage to property, insult toothers, jeopardizes the safety of others without resulting in direct harm and any academic dishonesty. Committing a Level-2 offense for the first time results in adetention.


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Level-3 Offenses : These offenses are those that result in harm to other students and

include the possession of illegal or dangerous items on school grounds. Any unexcused departure from school grounds is also considered a Level-3 offense.Committing a Level-3 offense for the first time results in a suspension.

Level-4 Offenses : These offenses are extremely serious. They include physical assault of staff members and the use of dangerous items with or without harm being inflicted.Committing a Level-4 offense for the first time results in an expulsion.

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CHARACTERISTIC LEVEL 1 OFFENSE LEVEL 2 OFFENSE LEVEL 3 OFFENSELEVEL 4

OFFENSE

RESPONSIBILITY

1. Incomplete assignment (i.e.,homework, project)

2. Failure to get required books andlearning materials

3. Unprepared for class; does not

have books, assignments andlearning materials prepared

ORGANIZATION4. Disorganized assignment5. Disorganized workbook/notebook6. Disorganized portfolio/folder

PARTICIPATION7. Does not engage in classroom

activities when required8. Sleeping in class

COOPERATION

9. Does not cooperate with peers10. Does not cooperate with instructor11. Does not actively engage in

teamwork

PROMPTNESS

12. Unexcused tardiness to class13. Visiting locker during

undesignated times14. Loitering in the hallways15. Leaving class without permission

DISCIPLINE

16. Not wearing properuniform/untidy appearance

17. Chewing gum18. Eating/drinking in undesignated

areas19. Littering on floor & school

grounds20. Not tidying or cleaning areas

around desk21. Disrupting class activity22. Throwing objects in class23. Possession/use of prohibited

articles & electronic devices24. Running or shouting in hallways25. Failure to abide by classroom,

library, laboratory procedures26. Inappropriate use of technology

1. Inappropriate displayof affection

1. Leaving school withoutpermission

2. Possession/use ofprohibited substances

3. Possession/use ofdangerous items

1. Use ofweaponanddangeroitems

RESPECT 27. Disobeying the teacher

28. Disrespecting peers

2. Use of profanity andrude language

3. Disrespecting a staffor teacher

4. Damaging schoolproperty or othersproperty

5. Drawing graffiti ondesks, walls, or othersurfaces

4. Verbally assaultingstaff or teacher

5. Physically assaultingstudent

2. Physicaassaultistaff orteacher

HONESTY 29. Exercising dishonesty with staff orpeers

6. Copying Assignment7. Cheating on tests and

examinations8. Plagiarizing9. Stealing other

persons property


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The Intervention Ladder The Intervention Ladder below depicts the kind of the disciplinary consequence thatresults from committing a certain level of offense or the students disciplinary record.

A Level-1 offense committed for the first time results in an incident report A Level-1 offense committed after 3 incident reports results in a warning

A Level-1 offense committed after a warning results in a detention A Level-2 offense results in a detention immediately A Level-1 or Level-2 offense committed after a student receives 3 detentions

results in a suspension. A Level-3 offense results in a suspension immediately A Level-1 or 2 offense committed after a student serves the first suspension

results in a detention A Level-4 offense results in an expulsion immediately A Level-1, 2, or 3 offense committed after a student serves the second

suspension results in an expulsion

Level-1 Offense

Detention

Suspension

Level-2 Offense

Level-3 Offense

ExpulsionLevel-4 Offense

1x

3x

2x

Warning

1x

3x


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Procedures for Disciplinary Consequences

When a student commits a Level-1 offense: The teacher or school staff approaches the student on the spot or schedules for a

meeting with the student to discuss the problem. The teacher reaches out to thestudent by attempting to identify the cause of the problem and determining

positive, corrective measures to modify behavior. The teacher approaches thestudent in a constructive manner by emphasizing the students potentials andpositive attributes, and showing that it is the students behavior that isunacceptable and not the student him/herself.

The teacher is encouraged to contact the parents to discuss the studentsbehavior when deemed necessary.

When the third Level 1 offense is committed, the teacher completes and submitsan incident report to the supervisor.

For any Level 1 offense committed after the third offense, the teacher mustcomplete and submit an incident report to the supervisor.

When the student commits a Level-2, 3, or 4 offense, the teacher completes and submits

an incident report to the supervisor in which the offense is described.

Warning. When a student commits three Level 1 offenses, the student receives a warning. If necessary, the supervisor schedules for a teacher-student-parent meeting todiscuss the student's behavior and steps for behavior modification. A record of suchmeetings are officially documented and signed by all attendees.

Detention. A detention is usually served the day following the offense. A detention may involve community service; this is left to the discretion of the supervisor.

When a student commits the offense that results in a detention: The teacher provides the supervisor with an Incident Report on the same day.

The supervisor issues the Incident Report and provides the student with theReport on the same day. The student should have the Report signed by the parents and returned to the

supervisor the next day before the morning assembly. The supervisor alsocontacts the parents to inform them.

The supervisor reminds the student the following day of the scheduled detention. If deemed necessary, the supervisor arranges for a formal conference between

the parents, teacher, and principal to discuss the student's behavior and steps forbehavior modification. A record of such meetings are officially documented andsigned by all attendees.

Suspension. Students may be suspended from school for one day (the next school day)

for committing a Level-3 offense or for committing a Level-1 or 2 offense afteraccumulating 3 detentions on their behavioral record. When students are suspended, they receive no credit for the assignments or exams missed and are prohibited from attending any event during the course of their suspension.

When a student commits the offense that results in a suspension: The teacher calls the supervisor to escort the student from the classroom or

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The supervisor convenes with the principal and the teacher and determines whether the student is suspended from school. The supervisor and principalapprove the form and the parents are notified.

A formal conference is held between the parents, teacher, principal, supervisor,and superintendent to discuss the student's behavior and steps for behaviormodification are discussed. A record of such meetings are officially documented

and signed by all attendees.

Expulsion. If a student commits an offense after being suspended twice, the student isconsidered for expulsion from school. Further consequences will be determined by thesuperintendent and the respective administrations. Any student expelled from AIS willnot be admitted to the school in future years.

When a student commits the offense that results in an expulsion: The teacher calls the supervisor to escort the student from the classroom or

location to a supervised area. The teacher also provides the supervisor with an Incident Report on the same

day.

The supervisor convenes with the superintendent, principal, and teacher anddetermines whether the student is expelled from school. The supervisor andprincipal approve the form and the parents are notified.

A formal conference is held between the parents, teacher, principal, supervisor,and superintendent to discuss the student's behavior. A record of such meetingsare officially documented and signed by all attendees.

Law Enforcement InvolvementCertain serious offenses may be reported to law enforcement authorities and studentsmay be subject to the consequences thereof.

Disciplinary Positive Reinforcement

If during 15 consecutive school days, a student does not receive an incidentreport, a detention, if existing in the students disciplinary record, is removed.

If during 30 consecutive school days, a student does not receive an incidentreport, a suspension, if existing in the students disciplinary record, is removed.

Redemption Time: During Redemption time, students can redeem their incidentreports with their Beads for Deeds or Good News Reports.

Redemption Rate: A special redemption rate is issued bi-weekly based on thetotal number of incident reports occurred during those 2 weeks.

Redemption bi-weekly Raffle (Valuable Prizes): Raffle Ticket Cost = 2 beads fordeeds or 4 goods news reports.

Redemption Marathon: During the schools redemption marathon, the students will perform 2 days in-school or out-school community service in order to blank their schools disciplinary file.

Procedures for Recurrent Offenses When the supervisor identifies offenses as recurrent per student or per class/teacher, thefollowing interventions are instituted:

The supervisor contacts all teachers/staff involved with the student to obtaintheir opinion and observations regarding the students behavior while in theirclass or under their observation.


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The students grades and previous performance should be reviewed. This is doneto assist in determining cause and planning intervention. Examples include: if thestudent academic performance is poor, there may be a need to involve the specialeducation department. Students with good academic performance may requireadditional intellectual stimulation during class.

The supervisor and the involved teachers/staff systematically observe the student

and report any discernable patterns in behavior. If the recurrent offense involves more than one student, separating students inclass or in different sections may be considered.

If a teacher is identified to have inadequate control over the classroom, theteacher is given the necessary support and guidance in implementing effectiveclassroom management strategies.

The principal calls for a meeting with the parents and any teacher/staff that hassignificant input regarding the case as soon as a comprehensive assessment andplan to intervene is completed.


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ARTICLE VI: CHARACTER EXPECTATIONS AND ASSESSMENT

The goal of the school is to promote academic competence while fostering good habitsof character. Therefore, in addition to assessing academic achievement, students will alsobe evaluated on character and behavior. Students in Grades 112 are evaluated based oneight qualities: responsibility, organization, participation, cooperation, promptness, discipline, respect ,and honesty . The table below includes an explanation for each of the qualities anddescriptions of instances that reflect student failure to demonstrate the respective quality.

CHARACTERISTIC E XPLANATION

R ESPONSIBILITY Student comes prepared for class and completes duties/assignmentsin a timely manner

ORGANIZATION Student arranges material and completes assignments in an organizedfashion

P ARTICIPATION Student contributes to and participates voluntarily in learning activities

COOPERATION Student works cooperatively and well in groups

PROMPTNESS Student is on time for class

DISCIPLINE Student follows classroom routines and school rules and regulations

R ESPECT Student respects peers, authority, and school property

HONESTY Student is honest and forthright


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ARTICLE VII: TRANSPORTATION AND SCHOOL BUS RULES

Parents/guardians choose the form of transportation that they wish their children to usein commuting between the home and school.

Parents/Guardians. If parents/guardians choose to pick up their children from school, they are

requested to pick them up from inside the school to ensure their safety.Parents/guardians of Kindergarten or Grade 1 students should pick up theirchildren from their classrooms.

If parents/guardians of students in Grades K-4 cannot pick up their childrenfrom school, then they should send an email or a letter informing the school of the identity of the person collecting the child. Otherwise, the teacher will nothand the student over to that person.

Taxi. If the parents choose to have their children commute between home and schoolby taxi, they should understand that once their child leaves school premises at the end of the school day, the safety of their child is fully their responsibility and the school doesnot hold any liability.

Bus. If the parents choose to have their children commute between the home andschool by bus, then the parents and the students are kindly requested to understand andcomply by the following rules:

The student should wait at the bus 5 minutes before the scheduled time of pick-up. If the bus arrives at the stop at the scheduled time and the student is notthere, the bus will not wait and will continue its trip.

A parent or guardian should wait for their child at the bus stop where their childis dropped off 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time of the bus arrival.

If the parent or guardian is not waiting for the student at the bus stop, then thestudent will remain on the bus and will be returned to school.

School buses go on main roads only and not side roads in order to reduce thetime of the bus trip and therefore minimize the time the students spend on thebus, in response to parents requests.

If parents request their child to leave the school bus alone without theparent/guardian escort, then they should understand that once their child isdropped off at the agreed location, the safety of their child is fully theirresponsibility and the school does not hold any liability.

Additionally, to ensure the safety and the well-being of all students on the bus, studentsshould abide by the following rules:

Board and depart the bus properly. Remain seated at all times until dismissed. Obey the orders of the bus driver and the bus assistant. Sit quietly in the assigned seat and avoid moving about and disturbing others. Refrain from fighting and pushing. Refrain from littering and throwing objects in and out of the bus. Refrain from eating and drinking the bus. Be courteous and use proper language.


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Refrain from tampering with bus equipment.

All school rules apply to the school bus as well. Any student who breaks the school busrules or behaves in a manner that threatens the safety of others on the bus will bereported to the administration by the bus assistant and will receive a disciplinary warning.

After this warning, if the student commits three offenses, the student will be denied the

privilege to use the school bus services after the third offense for one week. If thestudent still doesnt abide by the rules, the student will be denied the privilege to use theschool bus services.


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ARTICLE VIII: TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY

Access to AIS technology is granted to members of the AIS school community toconduct work pertaining to the school only with the understanding that such access is a

privilege and carries with it certain responsibilities. AIS encourages the use of technology for the purpose of promoting teaching and learning. It is expected that staff learn to useand apply this technology appropriately.

Technology, as used herein, includes but is not limited to the E-School, school e-mail,internet, computers, projectors, interactive boards, cameras, DVD players, CD players,

video players, televisions, and printers.

AIS provides each of its members with a username and password to access the web-based E-School program and e-mailing system. This facility is provided to the AIScommunity members for internal and external communications that serve legitimateschool functions and purposes. An e-mail distribution list is provided as a means of facilitating the communication of information within the school community, andreducing the amount of paperwork distributed through inter-office and inter-school mail.Material sent to the AIS e-mail distribution list should be applicable only to the groupbeing sent to, and should pertain to school work.

AIS staff must acknowledge that they understand the AIS policy for technology use anddemonstrate their willingness to follow these rules by signing the Technology User

Agreement on a yearly basis. Only authorized users those who sign the Technology User Agreement may use the school technology.

1.Rules and Regulations

AIS technology users are expected to comply with the following rules and regulations:

i. Users should not use the school technology and internet service for personaluse. Technology should be used only for education and research purposes asit relates to the school curriculum.

ii. Users who misuse or damage the school technology are responsible to bearthe financial liability incurred to repair the damage.

iii. Users may not use the username or account of another user without his/herpermission.

iv. Users who are suspended from computer or internet use may not team up with others who have permission to use technology; both individuals will beconsidered in violation.

v. Users are not allowed to interfere with the privacy and legitimate work of others.

vi.

Users are prohibited from accessing inappropriate websites, enter chat ordiscussion rooms, play games, or download software on any schoolcomputer.

vii. Users are prohibited to intentionally interfere with the networking performance of the school.

viii. Users are prohibited from accessing data or files on any computer connectedto the network without school permission.


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ix. Users are prohibited from spreading computer viruses or any programdesigned to violate security, interfere with the proper operation of the schoolnetworking system, or damage another user's data.

AIS technology users must comply with the rules stated below. IT administrators havethe right to review files and communication at any time in order to maintain the integrity of the system and to ensure that users are complying with the school technology usepolicy. Please note that no set of rules can address every contingency; rules will berevised and updated as needed. Any revisions will be communicated to the AIScommunity on the school website. Non-compliance with the AIS technology use

policy constitutes misuse and could result in loss of access to all or some of AIStechnological resources, financial liabilities for any damages incurred, or otherdisciplinary action.

2. User Responsibilities and Safety Measures

i. Users are responsible for any lost data due to user mismanagement. AIS will

assist but is not responsible for retrieval of lost data.ii. Users who are granted an AIS E-School/E-mail account are responsible forany misuse of that account.

iii. Users are responsible for the security of their own passwords. The following recommendations are provided for securing passwords:

Passwords should never be given out to other users or written down. Change your password often in order to protect your data. Pick passwords that are difficult for someone else to guess. Do not write your password where an unauthorized user may find it. Always logout of your account.


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ARTICLE IX: LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER POLICY

Opening Hours The Learning Resource Center opens:

Sundays through Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Library Rules The school rules and disciplinary code apply in the library at all times. Eating and drinking are strictly prohibited in the library. Noise, disturbance and other inappropriate behavior is not permitted in the

library. Group discussions are allowed as long as the discussion is academic and the noise

level is kept to a minimum so as not to disrupt others in the library.

Students and teachers must bring their own stationery to the library. Students and teachers must ensure that they leave their working area clean andtidy; they must pick up scrap paper, place books neatly into a pile on the table,and push chairs under tables.

Students and teachers should not leave their personal belongings in the library. Students who are sent to the library by a teacher during instruction time should

present a library pass to a librarian. All students must make use of the shelf marker when removing books from the

shelf. Students and teachers should sign up with a Librarian before using the

photocopying and printing services. Students must pay for the services usedbefore leaving (25 fils per page photocopied and 2 AED per page printed).

Library computers and student laptops must be used for school-related work only.

Students and teachers must abide by the schools Technology Use Policy.

Borrowing Policy for Students Students are allowed to borrow one book at a time except for IB students and

Book Club members, who may borrow two books at a time. Students should return borrowed books one week after signing out the books. Students in Grades 36 can renew a fiction book once during their library

session. Students in Grades 712 can renew their books once. Students in Grades 512 will be charged a fine of 1 AED per item for each day

the book is overdue. In case a book is lost/damaged, the student will be charged the price of the book

with an additional 10% of the book price in compensation for shipping andcataloguing.

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Books should not be marked in any way, not even in pencil; this is considereddamage.

Students who have outstanding payments on their record are not permitted toborrow any books until the payments are made.

Parents of students in Grades 14 must check their childrens library folders forreminders of overdue books and other issues regarding items borrowed from the

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ARTICLE X: PARENT SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

At AIS, we believe in the importance and the central value of parental involvement in achilds educational progress. In order to have an efficient and effective parent-schoolcommunication, we kindly request parents to comply with the following rules andprocedures:

School Passport. All students should have a school passport. The school passport is anotebook that is used as a means of communication between parents and teachers.

Parents are strongly urged to check their childrens passports in order to beinformed of any messages the school would like to communicate to the parents.

If parents have any concerns or questions for a teacher regarding their child, they are invited to document them in their childs passport.

A student in Grades 512 whose parents have noted a message on the studentspassport is expected to personally bring forward the note to the teacher.

Meetings. Parents should abide by following rules and regulations regarding school visits:

Parents can enter the school premises from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. only with ascheduled appointment with a school academic administrator.

Parents can schedule to meet with teachers only after the end of the school day. If a parent arrives to the school between 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. without having a

scheduled appointment, the parent will not be permitted on school premises untilpermission is obtained from the administrator the parent wishes to meet.

Meetings with school staff must be scheduled through phone or electroniccommunication with the staff or respective secretary.

Parent-Teacher Conferences. These conferences are essential to support studentlearning by establishing stronger home-school connections.

Parents should participate in the school scheduled parent-teacher conferencesthat are held after the first and second terms after the exams results have beenreported.

Additional conferences are encouraged as needed throughout the year. If anurgent matter concerning a student should arise, parents and teachers shouldarrange for an immediate conference.

Parents are encouraged to visit the school by appointment. Parents shouldcontact the school to request a meeting. (Please note that parents or non-parent

visitors should not enter classroom areas without authorization from theappropriate administrator.)

Communication by Telephone. Telephone calls from parents to teachers or principals are strongly discouraged. If parents have any urgent concern regarding their child, a school secretary will

note the parent name and reason for the call. The message will be reported to theschool principal, and a parent-principal or parent-teacher meeting will bescheduled and the parents will be informed of the scheduled meeting.

If the issue is related to behavior, the secretary will note this to the supervisor. If the issue is related to the school bus service, contact the bus assistant or the

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Serious issues should not be communicated via telephone. Meeting with theprincipal or vice principal is preferred in serious cases. A phone conversation

with the principal, vice principal, supervisor, or teacher should not exceed 2 min.and a meeting will be in favor.

Online Communication. Parents can use the school website and email as a means to:

Communicate with the teachers regarding their childrens work. Check student homework assignments. Check reminders, notices, and other information.


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ARTICLE XII: MEDICAL RULES AND PROCEDURES

The school nurse is called upon in case of any injury or accident that occurs onschool premises. If the school nurse feels that a student requires further medical care,the students parents or legal guardians are notified. In extreme emergencies, studentsare rushed to Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center and parents are contacted as soon aspossible.

A student who is feeling ill should visit the school nurse who will evaluate thestudent and will notify the principal in case the student needs to go home. Parentsare requested to pick up their child from the clinic after obtaining a gate pass fromthe principals office.

Students should visit the school clinic only in case of an injury or illness. The use of the school clinic as an excuse to leave class or school is prohibited. Frequent visits tothe school clinic that are deemed unjustifiable by the school nurse may result in adisciplinary action.

Students who frequently visit the school clinic due an illness or chronic situation arerequired to see a licensed physician and a medical report from the physician shouldbe provided to the school clinic.

Children diagnosed with contagious illnesses should not return to school without the written consent of a licensed physician and the school nurse. The following are somegeneral guidelines for keeping your child out of school:

High fever. Nausea, vomiting, or severe abdominal cramps Marked drowsiness or fatigue Acute cold, sore throat, or persistent cough Eyes that are red, inflamed or have a discharge Headache or earache Head lice or any skin lesions unless protected and diagnosed as non-

contagious Other symptoms suggestive of acute illness

Upon registration at the beginning of the school year, the school should be informedof students with chronic illnesses, such as asthma, epilepsy, and migraine. In the casein which a student has to take doses of medication during school hours, the parentsmust provide the school nurse with a doctors prescription describing the dosage of those medications. Medications should not be kept in classrooms or offices, only inthe nurses office.

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ARTICLE XIII: SCHOOL ENTRY AND EXIT POLICY

A. Policy for Parents

A1. Parents are subject to the Entry and Exit Procedures for Parents and Visitors (seeSection C) when entering the school on:

(1) Sundays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;(2) Sundays through Thursdays after 3:30 p.m.;(3) Saturdays; and(4) Fridays and during holidays, in special cases.

A2. Parents are not subject to the Entry and Exit Procedures for Parents and Visitors on:(1) Sundays through Thursdays between 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.; and(2) Sundays through Thursdays between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

A3. Parents can meet with the central administration staff on Sundays through Thursdaysbetween 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and on Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

A4. Parents can schedule to meet with the Superintendent, Kindergarten Schooladministrators, Elementary School administrators, High School administrators, andStudent Support Services Department staff on Sundays through Thursdays between 8:00a.m. and 1:30 p.m. according to the administrators meeting schedules by calling theschool and scheduling with the respective administrator or administrators secretary.Parents who do not have a scheduled appointment will not be permitted on schoolpremises unless the security guard obtains permission from the administrator the parent

wishes to meet.

A5. Parents can schedule to meet with teachers only after the end of the school day andbefore 3:00 p.m. Meetings with teachers can be scheduled through phone or writtencommunication (i.e., passport or email).

A6. Parents picking up their children for emergency or disciplinary purposes are subject tothe Entry and Exit Procedures for Parents and Visitors. Parents picking up theirchildren for health or emergency reasons should collect their children from the schoolclinic. Parents picking up their children for disciplinary purposes or any other purposesshould collect them from the respective school administration.

A7. Parents Committee and Mothers Committee members can enter the school without ascheduled appointment and should present their ID cards upon entry. ParentsCommittee and Mothers Committee members are not subject to the Entry and ExitProcedures for Parents and Visitors.

B. Policy for Visitors

B1. Visitors are always subject to the Entry and Exit Procedures for Parents and Visitors (seeSection C) when entering the school.

B2. Visitors who wish to meet with a school administrator are allowed to enter the schoolpremises only with a scheduled appointment. Visitors who do not have a scheduled


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appointment with an administrator will not be permitted on school premises unlesspermission is obtained from the administrator the visitor wishes to meet. Visitors canschedule meetings with school administrators by calling the school and scheduling withthe respective administrator or administrators secretary.

B3. Visitors who wish to meet with any staff member for personal reasons are allowed to

enter the school premises only after the security guard obtains permission from therespective staff member.

C. Entry and Exit Procedures for Parents and Visitors

C1. Before entering the school premises, the security guard will request the parent/visitor toregister his/her name and the date and time of entry to the school premises.

C2. The parent/visitor must hand in an identity card (i.e., ID card or driving license) to thesecurity guard. The security guard will give the parent/visitor a visitors badge in return.

C3. The parent/visitor must wear the badge at all times when on school premises.C4. The parent/visitor is not allowed to visit other staff members or departments not

claimed at the gate or wander in the school premises.

C5. Upon leaving the school, the parent/visitor must hand back the visitors badge to thesecurity guard, who will then return the ID card to the parent/visitor.

C6. The parent/visitor must provide their signature indicating that they have received theirID cards.


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ARTICLE XIV: LOST AND FOUND

The school is not responsible for lost items. Found items are kept inside a locked Lost and Found cabinet near the administration. Students may retrieve items from the Lost and Found by referring to the office staff. Unclaimed items will be donated to the RedCrescent Society or other charitable organization at the end of the school year.

To prevent unnecessary loss, please comply with the following procedures: Students personal items including clothing, sportswear, and books should be

labeled with the students name and class. Parents are encouraged to stitch namesof students from the inside of the school jackets. Markers and pens will beerased after washing.

Students should keep their books, school supplies, and other materials stored intheir lockers when left unattended. Grades K6 students may leave their booksand supplies in the designated areas in the shelves of their classrooms.

Students are discouraged from bringing personal items, such as toys, valuableitems or large sums of money to school.


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ARTICLE XV: SALES ON CAMPUS

Students are not permitted to sell items to others on campus. The Student Council may, with school administrative approval, sponsor bake

sales only. All proceeds of the sales must be deposited at the business office Student

Council account the same day they are collected.

student-parent handbook 2010-2011 updated

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