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Al Arqam Academy Primary School Student Handbook 2015-2016

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Student Handbook

2015 - 2016

Al Arqam Academy For

Girls

Primary School


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Dear Parents and Students.

Welcome to Al Arqam Academy. We are pleased to offer you a student guide for the 2014-2015 school year.

The student guide gives you information you need to facilitate communication between school and home. This

helps to achieve the success of the educational process and raises both moral and academic levels of the

students.

By registering your child in this school, the parent or guardian indicates both support and acceptance of the

disciplinary structures and procedures of Al Arqam Academy for Girls.

Academy Administration

Important contact information

Al- Arqam Academy, Maamoura, Al Haloul street, Building No. 13

P.O. Box 23148 Doha Qatar

Tel : 974: 4450 5557, 44506406

Mobile (for messages only): 33442650

Fax : 974 44505558

e-mail of primary- [email protected]

e-mail of Head of Primary- [email protected]

e-mail of Deputy Head of Primary- [email protected]

e-mail of the Principal – [email protected]

e-mail of the CEO – [email protected]

e-mail of the school – [email protected]

School Website: www.alarqamacademy.edu.qa

School Timings

Primary School Day Timing: 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Secondary School Day Timing: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

KG School Day Timing: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Monday timings for all students: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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School Calendar for the academic year 2015-2016

Date Event Sunday 23/8/2015 Administration First day Coordinators and

Sunday 30/8/2015 All Staff first day

Sunday 6/9/2015 Students First Day (start of Term One)

From Sunday 20/9/2015 to Saturday

26/9/2015

Eid Al Adha

Sunday 27/9/2015 Return back to school after Eid

Thursday 5/11/2015 Break in the Middle of the first term

3/12/2015 Thursday End of term one

Sunday 6/12/2015 Start of term two

Friday 18/12/2112

National day

from Sunday 20/12/2015 to Saturday 26/12/2015 Winter Break

Sunday 27/12/2015 Return back after winter Break

from Sunday 24/1/2015 to Saturday 6/2/2016 Mid Year Break

Sunday 7/2/2016 Return back after Mid Year break

Tuesday 9/2/2016 National sports day

Saturday12/3/2016 Entrance Test Day

Thursday 17/3/2016 End of Term two

Sunday 20/3/2016 Start of term three

From Sunday 10/4/2016 to Saturday 16/4/2016 Spring break

Sunday 17/4/2016 Return back after spring break

Wednesday 18/5/2016 to Saturday 21/5/2016 Midterm three Break

Sunday 22/5/2016 Return back After Midterm three Break

Thursday 23/6/2016 Last day for students

Thursday 30/6/2016 Last Day for Teachers

Thursday 7/7/2016 Last Day for Coordinators and Admin

Sunday 21/8/2016 Administration First day Coordinators and


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Sunday 28/8/2016 All Staff first day

Sunday 4/9/2016 First day for students (start of Term One)

Key Stage 1 Lesson Timings

Morning Line-up 7:00 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Lesson 1 7:15 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.

Lesson 2 8:10 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.

Break 9:05 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.

Lesson 3 9:35 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Lesson 4 10:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

Lesson 5 11:25 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Salah 12:20 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.

Lesson 6 12:40 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Key Stage 1 Monday Lesson Timings

Morning Line-up 7:00 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Lesson 1 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Lesson 2 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Break 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Activities 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Lesson 3 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Lesson 4 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.

Lesson 5 11:15 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Key Stage 2 Lesson Timings

Morning Line-up/Homeroom 7:00 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Lesson 1 7:15 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.

Lesson 2 8:10 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.

Lesson 3 9:05 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Break 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Lesson 4 10:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

Lesson 5 11:25 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Salah 12:20 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.

Lesson 6 12:40 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Key Stage 2 Monday Lesson Timings

Morning Line-up/ Homeroom 7:00 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Lesson 1 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Lesson 2 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Lesson 3 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Activities 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Break 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Lesson 4 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.

Lesson 5 11:15 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.


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Establishment of Al Arqam Academy:

The school was established in 1996 as a private Girls Arabic School, but was distinctive as it included modern

teaching methods and a variety of creative development programmes. In 2004, keeping pace with education

reforms in Qatar, the school changed to an international English curriculum combined with a progressive Arabic

and Islamic Studies syllabus. The school is a fully accredited Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)

centre for both primary and secondary stage. It is also an accredited center for international examinations at

IGCSE and AS levels. In 2014, Al Arqam Academy was awarded a five year accreditation certificate from the

Qatar National School Accreditation board.

Al Arqam Academy promotes an innovative and balanced education programme that strongly promotes

students’ retaining the tenets of their cultural and religious identity. We aim to create a supportive and caring environment where each girl is known and educated as an individual.

Vision

To prepare a generation of students who are; faithful to their origins, committed to values, dedicated to academic excellence and connected to humanity.

Mission

Al Arqam Academy focuses on providing a quality education based on Islamic principles and values, critical

thinking, responsible citizenship and leadership to prepare students to face modern challenges and contribute to

local and global society The Academy ensures a healthy and safe school environment that supports the

development of students in all areas.

Our Values.

In achieving its vision and mission, Al Arqam Academy adheres to moral values that all Academy Staff develop

and apply and strive hard to instil in students to enable them to strive to be good Muslims in the future. Al

Arqam Academy is an international Islamic school based on quality education and Islamic values

inspired/derived from Quran and Sunnah. The core values are: respect, cooperation, honesty, and

responsibility.


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Learning outcomes of Al Arqam Academy

1. Al Arqam Academy students will be devoted and thoughtful Muslims who adhere to the teachings of the

Holy Quran and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which will clearly affect their thinking,

manners, behavior and life style. They will be independent thinkers who are proud of their Arabic and

Islamic identity.

2. Al Arqam Academy students will demonstrate 21st century skills such as critical thinking, self-

motivation and reflection, problem solving and adaptability which will allow her to succeed in achieving

her academic and personal goals.

3. Al Arqam Academy students will have a well-balanced lifestyle understanding the importance of

physical, spiritual and mental health.

4. Al Arqam Academy students will be fluent in both English and Arabic, able to communicate clearly and

confidently with others.

5. Al Arqam Academy students will demonstrate a commitment to making real and positive contributions

to their school, national and global environments while being aware of their responsibilities as global

citizens.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Al Arqam Academy is an international school following Islamic beliefs and ethos. Pupils are aged 3 to 17 years from Pre-

school to Year 12.

The school follows the Arabic and Humanities programs of Qatar, a specially designed Sharia program that is approved

by the SEC for Al Arqam Academy and the National Curriculum of England and The Cambridge International Program.

Key stages

The National Curriculum for England divides pupils into Key Stages of learning, which correspond to the following years:

Foundation Stage Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2 Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4

The school focuses on providing high quality learning opportunities that incorporate an understanding of individual

learning styles. We are fortunate in having a very wide range of cultures and nationalities in our student and teaching


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bodies, with representatives from different countries. We encourage cultural sharing and mutual respect for the traditions

and beliefs of others.

Rules and policies

Admission and Registration:

In order to be accepted in the academy the following process is used:

Pass the Admission test (placement test) successfully and achieve the academic level required.

Provide a report or certificate to prove the success of the previous school year.

Sign an agreement of the regulations and the laws of the Academy

Pay registration fee and submit all required forms and documents

Note: Priority is given to those who have sisters in the Academy. All other students are

registered on a first come basis.

Withdrawal policy:

In order to withdraw the student from the Academy must follow the following procedures:

Make a request to withdraw and submit it to Student Affairs in advance.

Request a receipt disclaimer from the library.

Settlement of financial matters from the Accounting Department with a receipt.

Provide all these papers and receipts to the Department of Student Affairs to receive the

students file.

In the case where students wish to re-enter the academy, the decision will be based on an

assessment by the administration and the student will be treated as a new student.

Punctuality and Attendance

Students may be absent from school for illness and emergency reasons only. Parents or Guardians must

explain absenteeism, in writing in emergency cases on the day of the students return; otherwise they need

a pre approval from the Head of the school for the planned absences. Students must enquire from their

teachers what work has been missed while being absent, and are then responsible for catching up that

work.

School attendance is compulsory.

Students will attend school from the first until the last school day of each term.

In case of illness, an official doctor’s certificate will be required for approval of the absence.

On the first day of the child’s return after a period of absence from school, a signed letter stating the

reason for having being absent is required from the parent or guardian.


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Students who are absent with administrative approval are given additional time to complete missed work

and prepare for any exams or assessments.

Students who are absent without administrative approval are expected to submit all work upon returning to

school.

More than 6 days of absence in a term will lead to a meeting with the parents to sign a pledge of ensuring that student will not be absent from the school.

Students who are absent for more than 18 days in the school year without administrative approval may be asked to withdraw from the school.

Students who are absent for more than 18 days of the school year with administrative approval will have to sit for a diagnostic exam to demonstrate their ability to progress to the next year group. Students who

do not pass this exam will not be offered a place in the next year group and will repeat the previous year

It is expected that as much as possible all appointments such as doctor, dental or other will be booked after

school hours or during school holidays.

School gates open at 6:15 a.m. and morning duty starts at 6:30 a.m. Students may not be left unattended

for any reason. The school does not accept responsibility for students until the morning duty session

begins.

The official school day starts at 7:00 a.m. and all students must be in school before that time or they are

considered late.

All school gates close at 7:15 and students arriving after this time will not be admitted to school unless the

parent or guardian contacts the school directly on the mobile message number provided (33442650).

Students who arrive late to school will not be admitted to class until the beginning of the next lesson. This

is not as a punishment for the student, the purpose is to allow the students who are in class to attend their

lessons without disruption of students coming in late.

The student will get a verbal warning in case of three consecutive lateness during a week to the school,

Repeated lateness for another 3 times in the same month will get a written warning. If it happens

repeatedly during the term, the parents are called in and they will have to sign a pledge ensuring that the

student will reach the school on time as above 20% of lateness in a term will affect the student’s grades

and seat for next year.

School ends at 1:30 for Primary students. Please allow children time to gather their belongings and arrive

in the duty areas before collecting them. Parents are not allowed to go directly to the classrooms and

should wait in the designated areas.

Students should be picked up from school before 2:00 p.m. After school supervision is provided until 2:30

p.m. There is no supervision for students who remain in school after 2:30 p.m. and the school does not

accept responsibility for students left at school later than that time. In cases of emergency send a

message to the school emergency message number (33442650) so that supervision can be arranged for

her.


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Communication with parents

The Academy welcomes all communication with parents, please contact the Department of

Student Affairs to determine a date and time to meet with the administrative staff and/ or

teachers during the school hours.

Second route of communication between the school and parents is via the students’ homework

diary (see below). This will be used to exchange written letters or ask the teacher any questions

you may have. The student must bring her homework diary to school every day and use it

effectively.

Regular meetings with parents are held each term. These meetings allow the parents to discuss

student progress with teachers and gain recommendations from teachers on how improvements

can be made.

Mothers are welcome to participate in school activities and work alongside students and teachers

to achieve our goals.

We welcome constructive proposals and ideas from parents

Celebration and Parties

It is the philosophy of Al Arqam Academy that all children can achieve high goals. Part of this success

comes from the support and celebration of student achievement in all aspects of the child’s life. Parents

are welcome to contribute to these celebrations in an appropriate manner.

Parents and students who would like to celebrate a success or achievement in school must submit

a written request form to the Head of School or Principal. The request must include the

suggested date and time of the party, the reason for the party and what items if any the parent

will send to school. Only approved items will be allowed in school. If any unapproved items are

sent to school they will be returned home with the child at the end of the day.

Gifts for teachers should not be offered on a regular basis and gifts for birthdays are forbidden.

Sentimental gifts such as a flower or card may be given to teachers as a token of appreciation and

regards.

Extra Curricular Activities

Extra Curricular activities for the Primary school are held on Monday morning in conjunction with the

students’ break time. Students will be assigned to possible activities based on their first three choices.


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The activities will run each semester for six weeks to allow students a variety of opportunities to try new

things and develop their skills.

Homework and Notebook Policy

To ensure a continuity across the primary school regarding homework diary and notebook presentations it was agreed between the Head of Primary, Head of Academics and the key stage one and two coordinators that the

following be adopted into a policy governing the afore mentioned areas:

Homework Diary

All homework diaries should contain the class timetable, termly objectives and the weekly objectives.

Objectives will be distributed to parents on Thursday for the next week.

Daily homework will be assigned. Parents are required to sign the homework diary each Thursday. Once

it is returned to school on Sunday, the teacher will counter sign the parent signature. If parents have not

signed, a reminder will be sent.

Notebooks, Files and Weekly Homework Allocation

notebooks will include a minimum of four written assignments per week. This may include spelling or English

grammar activities.

English homework will be given daily. The ongoing objectives will include both reading and spelling

practice (verbal or written).A minimum of two written homework tasks will be assigned each week in

addition to one grammar practice activity and one comprehension.

. Additionally, NHM notebooks will include a minimum of 2 pieces of written class work per week Mathematics

workbook/textbook pages may be assigned for homework.

Mathematics homework will be assigned a minimum of 3 times per week and will consist of at least two

workbook/textbook/worksheet assignments and may include one assigned activity from the interactive

program ‘my-imaths’.

In addition to the above, an ongoing objective will be assigned daily, (ex: count on/back from 1-50,

practice number bonds to 10, revise times tables up to 12x12, etc.). This will usually be a verbal task and

used to reinforce basic skills or strategies.

ere may be Additionally, th e written entry each week.notebooks will include a minimum of on Science

worksheets or other relevant tasks assigned to students. Science sheets may be glued into the science notebook

(lower primary) or may be put in a file. The class teacher will clarify which method is to be used. Science

homework will be assigned a minimum of once per week. It may consist of a variety of activities including

written work in the notebook, discussion or a worksheet.

Reading Records

All leveled readers that are checked out of the library by students must be entered into the reading record by the

student. Each entry should contain the date, title of book and the author’s name.


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After children have read at home, the parents should write a comment describing their child’s experience (ex.

too easy, too difficult, enjoyed it, did not like it, etc). This lets the teacher see that parents are following reading

progress at home and provides invaluable information on reading behaviors that may not be easily observable at

school.

Notebooks will go home alternately on Thursday (this week maybe English and maths; next week

humanities and science, etc.) to be shown to parents. All students will be assigned the same talk for

learning activity each Thursday (Talk about the work you have completed this week). This will be used to

help students express themselves verbally as well as reinforce what they have learned. It will, also, help

parents to understand what their child has been learning at school.

How parents can help their children

• By taking an interest in what they are doing in school, for example asking them about

their learning and about what happened in school that day

• By supporting them in doing their homework, for example by providing a place and time

for them to do it, and resources such as books as well as access to a computer with

internet connection

• By attending all Parent-Teacher meetings at school

• By making sure they eat a good diet (in particular that they eat a healthy breakfast

before coming to school) and get a good night’s sleep

• By encouraging 100% attendance

• By attending school and class assemblies and activities.

ASSESSMENT & MONITORING

At Al Arqam Academy, we ensure effective assessment by assessing student progress in what they are learning. This may

be a new skill, concept or fact. Teachers also let children know what they are expected to learn by the end of each lesson,

how well they are doing in the lesson and what they need to do next to make more progress.

TASSESSMEN

A wide variety of assessment procedures are used. This includes class work, homework, projects, tests and examinations.

Parents are kept informed of their child’s progress via comments in exercise books, through the diary, reports and parent

teacher conferences.

Assessment procedures are as follows:

Diagnostic Assessments: Beginning of every year in Eng. Maths, Arabic.

Ongoing Assessments include teacher observations as well as an agreed upon criteria of the entire year group

(rubrics)

English Assessment at the end of each unit:

---include essential targets/objectives of the unit and must include a minimum of one (each) of the

following:

Reading Task

Writing Task


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Completion of a task that clearly demonstrates the learning outcomes of specified unit

Maths Assessments at the end of each block used as an ongoing picture of how students are progressing

individually and as a class.

Science Assessments – end of unit

Ongoing Assessments include:

Weekly test Spelling and Vocabulary test Mental maths skills

End of term Assessments (Term 1 and 2 )- Check up of termly attainment targets in English, Maths are undertaken to ensure progress is being made

Leveled Maths assessment

Leveled reading comprehension and writing assessment for English

End of Term 3 Assessments

SAT s and Optional Tests (Years 2-6)

End of Year Leveled Diagnostic Assessment (Year 1 only)

Arabic Department

Arabic section includes three areas which are:

Islamic Studies – Arabic – Social Studies (Qatar History)

First: Islamic Studies:

1- The Curriculum: The Supreme Council’s curriculum is selected which is based on the Islamic

education standards as it is in line with the vision and mission of academy with keeping our special

presentation of our previous curriculum which is set for the academy also some lessons that we think it’s

necessary for the class to learn will be added. Teachers will present the curriculum in modern strategic

ways supported by classroom and extra-curricular activities. Also the curriculum is supported by activity

book full of lesson exercises better than the worksheets.

2- The Quorum: 4 lessons for each classroom which equals 180 hours in the academic year from year 1 to

year 6.

3- The Evaluation: Evaluating the student according to the classroom interaction, home works, projects

and end of the year exams.

4- The Subject requirements: File to put worksheets.

5- The Reports: Reports for each student will be distributed at the end of each term.

The activities of the Islamic education:

1- The academy is characterized by the activity of keeping sewar from the Holy Quran and the subscription

in the annual Holy Quran contest and the number of participants exceeds the number of the other

schools participants in the competition and the majority of the applicants for the competition succeed.


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2- The small preacher activity that achieves the academy vision and mission And builds advocates since

childhood, Also it aims to build the character of the students.

This program is ongoing at the Academy for the seventh year and many activities as the religion lectures

is presented through it by the teacher or the students or by hosting advocates of off site centers like

Moza center- (Righteous Caliphs) Activity which aims to introduce the Righteous Caliphs and

concludes with a competition for the students- (The mothers’ of believers) activity which aims to

introduce the mothers’ of the believers through a group of lectures that ends with a competition for the

students.

3- Supervision of some religion events such as Hajj activity, The Islamic New Year activity and Eid Al-

Adha activity.

4- Quran competition for mothers and teachers.

In addition to the campaigns that are adopted by the academy according to the current events such as the

campaign to defend the prophet peace be upon him and the campaign that activates Gaza’s events.

5- Value programs through classes and during the morning line-up.

6- Instill values through selecting a value each week to work on and activating it in the morning line-up

with collective review for the Ahadith and the given supplications.

7- Field trip visits to Moza centers and the participation in the raised events.

Second: Arabic language:

1- The Curriculum: The national standards are adopted in the Arabic language by the Supreme council

which cares about the language’s four skills that we seek to deepen and strengthen in our Arabic

languages and these are the basic and subsidiary standards together not which is presented to the

language schools. The teachers present the curriculum in modern strategic ways supported by the

classroom and extra-curricular activities. Also the curriculum will be supported with activity book full

of special exercises for the lesson better than the worksheets.

2- The Quorum: 4 lessons for each classroom which equals 180 hours in the academic year from year 1 to

year 6.

3- The Extracurricular Activity: Many activities are provided during the academic year as a supportive

activity for the subject and shares in achieving the academy vision and mission such as reading, Chatting

in classic Arabic and the composition. Also a skills notebook is prepared as extra support for the

curriculum (in reading, composition and dictation) from year one to year three. Also we are interested in

providing stories in the floor library to support reading. And following the weekly story reading system

and write a comment for it.

4- The Evaluation: Evaluating the student according to the classroom interaction, home works, reading,

continuous applications and End of the year exams.

5- The Subject requirements: 2 copybooks for dictation and composition and one for the home works-

Notebook from year one to year three- copybook for the library- copybook for the small dictionary.

6- The Reports: Reports are distributed at the end of each term.

Also from the provided activities in the Arabic language:

1- The most special program in the department is the speaking in classic Arabic program as it is a

supportive program for the Arabic language and practicing the process that will be carried out by the


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student since the day she will join the Academy so we can find improvement in the student’s level in

speaking after dealing with the other students.

2- The morning line-up: it serves objectives achieved in the stage.

Activities according to the annual religious, national events and others in addition to presenting shows

for the Arabic language skills that will be highlighted to be a motivation for the rest of the students.

3- Annual honoring ceremony for the students and it will include a variety of presentations and shows.

A day will be determined at the end of the year and it will be held once every term and aims to

recreation and entertainment and creates exciting competition environment through some competitions

held in it under the teachers’ supervision in each stage- Participating in the Arabic festivals which is set

by the Supreme Council within the activities of the UNESCO.

4- Participating in several distinct scientific researches from year five and six in a competition for the

distinctive research that will be provided by the Supreme Council as the researches won the estimates

and good comments.

Third: Social Studies:

1- The Curriculum: The national standards are adopted in the Qatar history according to the Supreme

Council and which seeks to build the personality. Also certain percentage is fixed for the language

schools but Al- Arqam Academy applied it all and another unit is added for year four, five and six to

complete the temporal distribution such as the Geography unit, The Biography of the prophet and the

Islamic history.

2- The Quorum: an hour from year one to year three and two hours from year four to year six.

3- The Evaluation: Evaluating the student according to the classroom interaction, home works,

reading, continuous applications and End of the year exams.

4- The Subject requirements: file for the worksheets.

5- The Reports: Reports for each student will be distributed at the end of each term .

Life skills and values department First: The values

Based on the vision and mission of the academy and in order to achieve the five outputs, the Life skills

department is keen to adopt the best value curriculum offered in the educational arena and presented to students

in the form of suspense, fun and activity within the educational, healthy and active environment through life

skills classes in the following manners:

- From Year 1 to Year 3, “Tafakar maa Anoos” program will be presented with its 3 different stages.

- Year 4, Al Mothabara program will be presented from Benaa Al Shakhseya series.

- Year 5 , “Tahamol Al Masouleya” program will be presented from Benaa Al Shakhseya series.

- Year 6, “ Idarat Al That” program will be presented from Benaa Al Shakhseya series.

Tafakar Maa Anoos program:

It is an integrated educational curriculum which adopts the idea of the development of creative personal moral

and which is characterized by the uniqueness of the development of the four areas: Spiritual, Psychological,

Mental and Social areas. This instills in the student the doctrine, morality, Love of God and the attachment of

the names of Allah through this curriculum.


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Character building series (Perseverance –Responsibility)

It is educational series designed to build and develop the personality and to produce balanced personality

through the adoption of a system of internationally accepted standards (Building system) and placed in an

interesting educational template and in the environment that commensurate with the age characteristics and

builds multiple intelligences and higher-order thinking skills.

Second: Activities and Events:

The skills and value department offers set of different activities, events and program that supports the vision,

mission and educational outputs of the academy, and are summarized in the following:

- Celebration of Islamic and national events: Eid Al- Adha, Qatar National Day.

- Releasing project Konooz Al Saada which is composed between the students’ hearts and enters the

happiness on the physical and psychological level.

- The distinctive camps that serve the values which we live with during the year.

- Recreational and educational trips.

- Provision of extra-curricular activities with students.

- Activating social events and international days: such as Teachers Day- Environmental Day.

Third: The evaluation and motivation method:

- This year the department devised a unique way to motivate and honor students by collecting points on a

data chart as the

Reports

Report cards are distributed at the end of each term. The report cards are designed to reflect the progress of your

child in Primary school and not a number grade or percentage. Levels are also used to indicate where your child

is in terms of the standards of the British National Curriculum.

Parent meetings are held after the distribution of report cards to allow for brief discussion of what the report

means and how you can help your child. If you require a longer meeting please arrange for a separate time to

meet with the teachers.

APPEARANCE

Norms

Our school uniform, which distinguishes us from other schools, should always be worn with pride. No other

items of clothing may be worn with our uniform. Only the school uniform as prescribed is acceptable.

Discretion as to whether a learner is neatly attired or not, rests entirely with the Principal and Head of

Department.


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School Uniform

The official school uniform must be purchased from the school and not changed or altered in any

decorative manner other than alterations for fit.

The full school uniform is to be worn to school daily by all students

Students from Year 5 to Year 12 must come and go to school in abaya and shayla. Additionally, they

must wear abaya and shayla on all school trips.

Shoes must be plain black with a flat heel. Socks must be plain white.

Sweaters and jumpers must be in accordance with the colors of the school uniform and not have

sayings, decorations or pictures on them.

Students who wear leggings or pants under the uniform must ensure that the leggings or pants are not

visible at the hem of the uniform.

The full school uniform is compulsory at all official school functions unless otherwise announced by

the Head of School.

Hair must be neat and tied back.

Nails must be clean and short.

No make-up or nail polish is allowed.

Students may wear a practical watch, no other jewellery is allowed.

Jackets and sweaters should be in the school colors and not have any pictures or graphics on them.

Physical Education Uniform (PE)

The PE uniform consists of black PE pants and a T-shirt with the school logo, either white or black

sport shoes and white socks.

For Primary students the full PE kit should be purchased from the Primary school.

PROPERTY AND GROUNDS

Norms

The appearance of the school grounds and buildings must be a matter of pride to each of the students in

the school.

Guidelines

Each person’s property must be treated with respect.

All students are to respect the property and possessions of others

Students caught stealing will be dealt with severely

Students may not remain in their classrooms during break unless they have the written permission of the

relevant teacher and are supervised by that teacher.


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Textbooks and stationery must be properly, appropriately covered and looked after

School property must not be damaged or defaced.

Should a learner break anything accidentally, it must be reported to the front office immediately. The

school reserves the right to recover the cost of replacement/repair of the item/property from

parents/guardians.

Lost property must be handed in to the store keeper

All students are to assist in keeping the grounds tidy. Littering is strictly forbidden.

Profane, rude and inappropriate language directed towards other students, staff or spoken outloud to no

one in particular is not allowed.

Loud shouting and making noise during assemblies, line-up, lessons and gatherings is not allowed.

Library and ICT Labs

Under no circumstances are you allowed to bring food into any of these rooms.

When logged onto a computer, you are responsible for any violation of computer use. Keep this in mind

if you are considering giving your login to another student. You will be held responsible for anything

that student does on the computer under your login.

The Internet is an integral part of the curriculum for student to conduct research and to communicate

with others. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and

responsible manner. Any students who do not choose to act in a responsible manner are subject to

disciplinary action.

While in the computer labs students are not allowed to alter or attempt to alter a computer setup or

system configuration or download games or other non-educational files.

Present your library card to borrow materials.

Immediately report a lost or stolen library card.

Ensure all materials borrowed are returned on time.

Students will be fined for overdue, loss or damaged items.

Areas out of bounds to students at all times:

The hall, library, classrooms and computer centre unless a staff member is present.

The staff room, foyer and parking areas.

ICT rooms during lessons not specifically related to ICT unless accompanied by a teacher.

SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS

The school organizes school trips, for the different classes, on a regular basis. The following rules need to be

applied:

A student must bring both the trip fee and written approval before the trip day.


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Students must wear the school uniform on field trips. Year 6 students must wear Abaya and Hijab.

Students must come to school on time, as a normal school day.

Students must stick to the schedule of the field trip.

Students should uphold the image of the school while on the field trip.

Students are not allowed to carry mobiles phones or cameras on trips.

Students may not be picked up by the parents from venue of the trip.

CAFETERIA AND SNACKS

Students should be encouraged to bring a healthy snack to school. Chocolate, sweets, gum, fizzy drinks and

drinks in glass containers are not permitted. Snacks may be eaten outdoors or indoors; which depends on the

time of the year.

Students should be encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school. Healthy foods including

fruits should always be sent with the child for the recess time at school.

BEHAVIOUR AND GENERAL ATTITUDE Values and Beliefs

The school has a positive and inclusive approach to managing behaviour. We believe in encouraging good behaviour

through a range of positive behaviour management strategies that revolve around the core values of the school (respect, cooperation, responsibility and honesty).

Through this positive approach we aim to pre-empt inappropriate behaviour, thus enabling us to focus on good

behaviour. We believe strongly in the importance of promoting and praising good behaviour.

We put great emphasis on the importance of interacting with others in respectful ways through speech, actions and relationships.

We aim to provide care and support for our children and support them to learn how to manage their behaviour appropriately. We give children choices and make it clear as to the consequences of the choices they make. We believe that children have rights and responsibilities in our school:

Rights and Responsibilities of Students

Every student has the right to a strong sense of self-esteem and belonging in our school community;

therefore every student should conduct and present herself in accordance with the values of Islam

and the expectations of the school.

Every student has the right to be respected; therefore every student should show respect to her

teachers and classmates.


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Every student has the right to academic and emotional support; therefore every student should not

hesitate to ask for help if needed.

Every student has the right to express her thoughts and ideas; therefore every student should use the

opportunities provided to do that in positive ways.

Every student has the right to be in an environment that is healthy, clean and well- kept; therefore every

student should do her best to look after the school environment.

Every student has the right to learn; therefore every student should do her best to support the

learning of others.

Every student has the right to show her best effort; therefore every student should do all she can to

focus her effort in class and complete all assigned work on time and to the best of her ability.

Expectations

The school has a clear expectation that students must be courteous, polite, tolerant, and respectful of the views

and values of others. Students are expected to comply with the ethos of the affirmative discipline policy to benefit

both themselves and the wider school community.

Guidelines

At all times (in and outside the boundaries of the school) while attending school, present on school property, attending any school sponsored function, trips or while in any vehicle being used for school-related

transportation, students will behave and conduct themselves according to the values of the school and in a

manner which will bring pride and credit to themselves, their parents and their school.

Students are expected to greet teachers and visitors to the school in a polite manner and must always offer assistance where necessary.

Students must always show respect and tolerance for the privacy, creed, culture, religion and family of every member of the school community.

Students must always speak distinctly and respectfully. Abusive or foul language will not be tolerated.

Lining up and dismissing from assemblies as well as the movement around the school, should take place in an orderly fashion.

walk in neat lines Keep to the right when walking along the corridors or up/down stairs. Walk in a normal speed.

Students may not leave the school grounds during school hours, unless written permission is granted by either the Principal or the Head of School.

No learner may chew gum in the school premises.

Rudeness and insolence towards parents or teachers will not be tolerated and will be dealt with severely.


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At any official function, encouragement and appreciation will be shown by the clapping of hands and not by screaming, whistling, making noises or by stamping of feet. Out of politeness, no loud laughing or other

inappropriate noises will be made, when the person who is performing, makes a mistake.

Students may not bring cell phones, cameras or any other digital equipment to school.

Inappropriate Behaviour

Inappropriate behaviour is defined as any behaviour that disrupts the learning of any student at any time, puts

any student at risk of injury either physical, emotional or mental. This includes all of the behaviours mention in

this student handbook as well as other behaviours that is deemed as such by the teachers and staff of the school.

Incidents of inappropriate behaviour will be dealt with promptly and fairly according to SEC guidelines and the

general guidelines provided here. For more details please see the 2015 2016 Primary Behaviour Guidelines

addendum at the end of this document;

Incidents are to be recorded and filed in the class’s behaviour record file/notebook. This will help keep track on

how often children are displaying inappropriate behaviour and therefore whether or not more intervention

needs to take place.

If inappropriate behavior occurs at break times, the staff on duty needs to deal with it immediately. Children

will be asked to sit in the ‘thinking zone’ for an agreed amount of time in order to reflect on their inappropriate

choices. If asked to stay there until the end of break time, they will then need to be collected by their class

teacher who will then follow up the incident once back in class.

When an Individual Behaviour Plan is drawn up by the Guidance Department in consultation with Deputy

Head Teacher / Head Teacher may be drawn up and the following actions may occur;

Discussion between teacher/child/parent/counselor

Agreeing on targets for behaviour (may also include Head of Academics/Deputy Head, if deemed

necessary)

Consultation with a specialist if necessary

Behavior modification steps (May include exclusion from class, activities, breaks or even from school)

Children who display significant and /or persistent behavioral difficulties after all other steps have been

followed may be asked to leave the school.

Positive Reinforcement and Rewards

Students will be actively praised for positive actions: excellent work, acts of kindness and consideration,

demonstration of community spirit, good effort, excellent attendance, and other areas worthy of private/public

mention.

There are four areas in the Primary school that will be considered when rewarding students;


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Academics

Values

Behavior

Conduct

Staff will reward students with one point according to the following criteria;

Exceptional improvement: When a student achieves a 10% or more improvement in test/assessment results.

When a student demonstrates improvement in her behaviour, conduct and values by a 10% decrease in

warnings.

Exceptional effort: When a student has done work beyond what she was required to do.

Exceptional achievement: Academic achievement above 80% and in other areas by going a full term with only

2 warnings.

Voluntary contributions to the school society: When a student participates or carries out a project or service

for the school such as spreading awareness, delivering lectures, promoting school cleanliness, promoting school

values and other valuable initiatives.

The student diary will be used to record points for the reward system. At the end of each term the points will be

tallied and certificates/prizes will be presented in assemblies.

AbsencesExcused

Students are excused for medical reasons, with an appointment with a public or private medical practice, in

addition to proof of visit that can be submitted to the school. The school should be notified a day in advance,

with an appointment card. Students will not be released from school unless a parent is present with

identification.


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Al Arqam Academy Behaviour Guidelines Addendum 2015 2016

First Chapter: Behavioral Development Policy Goals:

1. To provide a reference guide that outlines the goals and standards that must be upheld to ensure a safe environment that motivates and encourages learning, teaching, and abidance of rules

2. To introduce the behavioral policies of the school to the students, staff, and parents in order to provide every opportunity for students to be held accountable for their own behavior

3. Development of respectful and morally sound relationships between teachers and students 4. To provide an appropriate learning environment for students, staff, and administration in order to

achieve learning and teaching goals

5. To maintain and reinforce positive behavior, and discourage negative behaviors of students by using educational means

6. To provide clear, appropriate educational methods to educational staff for dealing with all student behavior

7. To avoid all non-educational methods of dealing with unwanted student behavior 8. To reinforce teamwork in behavior management of the school 9. To gain parents’ trust by being fair and just in all policies

Second Chapter: Roles and Responsibilities:

Encouragement of positive behavior is a responsibility that lies with the entire school community. In order to

implement this, every member of the school must carry out their duties as follows –

The school:

1. Provide teaching and educational levels that fit the needs of all students 2. Development and growth of the student body in a positive way 3. Provide a safe and motivational environment for all 4. Make students, parents, and school staff aware of school rules and regulations through various means of

communication

5. Treat students and staff with respect and equality, and to support them in their responsibilities 6. Encourage self-discipline amongst students and staff, and work towards positive reinforcement of

positive behavior

7. Maintain regular communication with parents and develop a partnership in ensuring students’ education 8. Immediately follow up with students after any negative behavior to enforce the rules and any action that

must be taken as a result

9. Implement appropriate consequences according to level misdemeanors, in relation to the school’s administration

10. Implement decisions that are decided on by a behavior support committee 11. Document student misdemeanors and forward reports to SEC 12. Reinforce educational values throughout the school year 13. Work to solve problems and any misbehavior before escalation

Teachers:

1. Strive to be a model educator both on campus and off campus 2. Be a role model in both appearance and actions


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3. Be patient, understanding, and just 4. Respect students and remains sensitive to their feelings 5. Work on professional and personal development 6. Motivate students to maintain good behavior and to uphold the values of the school 7. Keep record of student misdemeanors both inside and outside the classroom 8. Adhere to the behavioral rules and policies that include the behavior policies and rules as they support

the goal of achieving the vision and mission of the school

9. Maintain regular communication with parents and develop a partnership in ensuring students’ education

: Guidance Counselor

1. Strive to be a model educator both on campus and off campus 2. Be a role model in both appearance and actions 3. Be patient, understanding, and just 4. Respect students and remains sensitive to their feelings 5. Work on professional and personal development 6. Complete cooperation with the administration of the school to develop a climate based on positive

relationships between students and to develop a learning culture that is promoted by the school rules for

students and parents

7. Study the individual cases of students who have broken the school rules and take appropriate action according to each case

8. Adhere to the behavioral rules and policies that include the behavior policies and rules as they support the goal of achieving the vision and mission of the school

9. Maintain regular communication with parents to support cooperation between home and school in development of the student’s character

10. Seek to solve student problems internally as swiftly as possible, without further escalation when possible 11. Observe 12. Document student misdemeanors and forward reports to SEC

:Family

1. Be a role model in both appearance and action 2. Abidance by children’s rights laws and mandate for education, law number 85 of 2008 3. Continual follow up with your child’s education 4. Encourage your child’s positive attitude towards education and the school and its community 5. Never resort to violence or abuse of any kind 6. Become familiar with the school’s rules and regulations and discuss them with your child 7. Cooperate with the school in enforcing any courses of action that the administration sees fit for the

benefit of your child

8. Maintain regular communication with parents to support cooperation between home and school in development of the student’s character

Behavior Management Board:

1. Set standards in dealing with student behavior in the school’s community 2. Research and develop the best ways to deal with problems the students are facing in order to solve them

as quickly as possible

3. Make appropriate decisions in solving behavioral problems according to the school’s policies 4. Take note of the consequences the school has set in place for certain behavioral issues


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Supreme Education Council:

1. Use a variety of tools to communicate to students, parents, and school staff rules and regulations, and of their responsibility in ensuring rules are followed

2. Research and develop the best ways to deal with problems the students are facing in order to solve them as quickly as possible, such as

a. Have the student and guardian swear to not repeat the offense b. Change the school environment c. Suspension from school and final exams d. Expulsion from school e. Reentry to school if the student’s behavior had appropriately adjusted f. Working with governmental organizations such as (The National Committee for Human Rights,

The Qatar Foundation for Women and Children’s Protection, etc…)

Third Chapter: Analysis of Student Behavior

1. Positive and Encouraged Student Behavior a. Performance of prayers and religious obligations b. Regular school attendance and timeliness c. Active participation in school activities d. Respect school property and the belongings of others e. Dress in school uniform and P.E. kit when appropriate f. Keep school hallways and busses calm and quiet g. Follow school rules and guidelines h. Respect and appreciate the opinions of others i. Report violation of rules to school administration j. Do not bring contraband items to school (EG: mobile phones, dangerous items, etc.) k. Respect and appreciate school faculty and staff, and speak to them in a respectful manner

2. Rewards for Positive Student Behavior a. Moral support

i. This can be done by offering compliments and admiration for students’ behavior, both verbally and written, in appreciation certificates, awards, in addition to special field trips,

award ceremonies, etc.

b. Material support i. This can be offered through different types of gifts and rewards

3. Rules to offering rewards for positive student behavior: a. Make sure to immediately offer the reward for the student’s positive behavior b. Be fair and just in offering rewards to every student who is deserving c. Make sure the reward is suitable according to the type of positive behavior that is being rewarded d. Reward the student directly in order to avoid backlash from peers e. Vary in the types of rewards offered to students f. Do not repeatedly offer rewards to the same student, and make sure rewards are being offered

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Chapter Four: Consequences for Violation of Behavior Guidelines

Level One Level Two Level Three Level Four

Tardiness Skipping class Stealing school

property or the

property of others

Physical violence

towards school

faculty or staff

Entering and exiting

the classroom

without permission

Bringing mobile

phones to school

Disrespecting school

faculty or staff

verbally or with

obscene gestures

Ganging up on others

to hurt them in any

way

Causing chaos in the

classroom (yelling,

playing with class

tools, talking durin

class)

Racism Bringing and using

dangerous toys to

school such as

fireworks, colored

gas bombs, etc.

Bringing

inappropriate

materials to school

and passing them out

Eating or drinking in

class without

permission

Arguing or basic

physical violence

such as slapping

Physical violence

such as fist fighting

Misusing a mobile

device

Interrupting the

teacher during lesson

Littering the

classroom or school

Dressing in an un-

Islamic way

Sleeping in class Not wearing school

uniform

Forging official

documents

Not doing homework Not looking

presentable in school

Not bringing school

supplies and books to

class

Breaking the school

bus rules

Forging a parent’s

signature

Refusing to follow

rules from the school

administration

Tardiness from

morning line up

Using the internet for

non-academic

purposes

Not participating in

morning line up

Damage of school

property


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Chapter Five: Disciplinary Consequences and Procedures

Level One Violation Prevention:

Violation Methods of Prevention

Tardiness 1. Consistent follow up with attendance in every class

2. Use new and edgy teaching techniques to make lessons

interesting

3. Emphasize the importance of timely attendance to the students

4. Develop teachers classroom management styles

Entering and exiting the classroom

without permission

1. Emphasize the importance of asking permission, and classroom

discipline to the students

2. Consistent follow up with attendance in every class on part

of administration and teachers

3. Develop students’ respect for teaching staff

Causing chaos in the classroom (yelling,

playing with class tools, talking during

class)

1. Familiarize students and parents with school rules

2. Put motivators in place to encourage positive behavior

3. Contain students who repetitively have bad behavior, and get them

involved in school activities

4. Get students involved in learning activities during class

5. Encourage each student’s individuality and unique character

traits

6. Develop students’ respect for teaching staff

Eating or drinking in class without

permission

1. Remind students of the school rules regarding food and drink

2. Get students involved in learning activities in the class


interesting

Interrupting the teacher during lesson 1. Use new and edgy teaching techniques to make lessons

interesting

2. Make sure teaching staff are clear


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in their instructions to students

during lessons

3. Make sure teaching staff are using diverse teaching methods

Sleeping in class 1. Make students and parents aware of other importance of a full

night’s sleep


interesting, in order to ensure

students’ contributions and

involvement in class

Not doing homework 1. Make students and parents aware of the importance of homework

assignments

2. Assign a fair and reasonable amount of homework assignments

3. Coordinate with other teachers in order to ensure each student is not

being assigned too much

homework

Not bringing school supplies and books

to class

1. Make students aware of the importance of using school books

2. Make sure parents are involved and are keeping up with their

child’s progress in school

Forging a parent’s signature 1. Make students aware of the importance of following school

rules

2. Reinforce positive morals so that students can be trusted to make

wise choices

3. Make sure parents know the importance of communicating

with the school

Tardiness from morning line up 1. Make sure parents are involved and are keeping up with their

child’s progress in school

2. Emphasize the importance of timely attendance to the students

3. Emphasize the importance of morning line up

4. Use a variety of fun activities in morning line up to make it more

appealing to students

5. Ban students from being involved


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in morning line up activities until

they regularly attend in a timely

manner

Level One Disciplinary Procedures for:

Tardiness

Entering and exiting the classroom without permission

Causing chaos in the classroom (yelling, playing with class tools, talking during class)

Eating or drinking in class without permission

Teacher’s Responsibility School’s Responsibility General Notes

First and second occurrence

of violation: Verbal warning

to the student immediately, in

a manner that encourages

positive behavior

Third occurrence of

violation: Send student to

administration

1. Student must swear not to repeat the

offence

2. Notice sent to parents with instructions on

how to help alleviate

the behavior

3. Study of student’s case in order to

further guide

Fourth occurrence of

violation: Send student to

administration


offence

2. Ask parent to come in and student swear not

to repeat the offence

again

Fifth occurrence of violation:

Send student to

administration

1. Suspension from school

2. Meeting with parent to discuss the

repetitive behavior

and the disciplinary

course of action

If the violation occurs more

than five times, the student’s

case should be forwarded to

the SEC for further action.



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Sleeping in class

Not doing homework

Not bringing school supplies and books to class


First, second, and third

occurrence of violation:

Verbal warning to the

student immediately, in a

manner that encourages

positive behavior

(Phone call to parents

informing them of

behavior if it happens a

third time)

Fourth and fifth

occurrence of violation (if

it happens with the same

teacher/in the same

classroom):

Send student to

administration

(Phone call to parents

informing them of

behavior and necessary

disciplinary action)


offence with

presence of parent


further guide (if

sleeping in class

continues, a health

practitioner should

study the case as

well)


Forging a parent’s signature


First and second





positive behavior


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Confiscation of documents

Notify parents of the

situation

Third and fourth


Send student to

administration



offence

2. Notice sent to parents with

instructions on how

to help alleviate the

behavior


further guide

Fifth occurrence of

violation:

Send student to

administration


1. Ask parent to come in and student swear

not to repeat the

offence again


repetitive behavior


course of action



Tardiness from morning line up


First and second occurrence

of violation:

1. Verbal warning to the student immediately,

in a manner that

encourages positive

behavior


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2. Notice sent to parents that outlines the

disciplinary course of

action if the student is

continually late

Third occurrence of

violation:


offence

2. Notice sent to parents


violation:


repetitive behavior


course of action

Fifth occurrence of violation:

1. Ask parent to come in and student swear not

to repeat the offence

again


than five times, the student

will be sent home and that

day will count as an absence.


Student does not participate in morning line up (is present but makes no effort to participate)


First occurrence of violation:

1. Verbal warning to the student immediately,

in a manner that

encourages positive

behavior

Second occurrence of

violation:

1. Student must swear


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not to repeat the

offence

Third occurrence of

violation:

1. Notify parent, and student must swear

not to repeat the

offence again


violation:


further guide

2. Call in parent and student must swear

not to repeat the

offense again


Damage of school property


First occurrence of

violation:

1. Verbal warning to the student

immediately, in a

manner that

encourages positive

behavior

2. Notice sent to parents, in addition

to bill with cost of

damaged property


violation:


offence

4. Notice sent to

parents, in addition to

bill with cost of


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damaged property

Third occurrence of

violation:

5. Notice sent to

parents, in addition to

bill with cost of

damaged property

6.Ban student from

using books and other

pieces of school

property until the due

amount is paid

The amount to be paid

will be decided by the

school

Level Two Violation Prevention:

Violations Methods of Prevention

Skipping class 1. Consistent follow up with attendance in every class


interesting

3. Make sure students are aware of the consequences of skipping class

Bringing mobile phones to school 1. Warn students not to bring mobile devices to school

2. Make sure some means of communication are available to the

students in case of an emergency at

home, or students need to contact

family

Racism 1. Give lectures and classes on important social, moral, and

religious values

2. Develop a spirit of mutual respect and understanding between students

Arguing or basic physical violence that

does not result in any injury

1. Constant supervision of students during breaks

2. Organize entertaining activities for


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students during breaks

3. Put a system of positive reinforcement in place to encourage

good behavior

Arguing with classmates and using

inappropriate language

1. Make sure teachers are in their classrooms well before the students

2. Constant supervision of students during their breaks

3. Organize entertaining activities for students during breaks

4. Raise student awareness regarding the importance of mutual respect

and good manners

Littering the classroom or school 1. Emphasize to students the importance of protecting school

property

2. Develop a sense of responsibility towards school property

3. Emphasize to students the importance of a clean, beautiful

school environment

4. Designate garbage bins that can be well distributed throughout the

school

5. Organize regular cleaning and environmental campaigns

6. Raise awareness on the conservation of electricity and

water

Not wearing school uniform 1. Provide parents with the rules of the school uniform before the school

year begins, and emphasize its

importance

2. Pinpoint students who come from needy families, and connect with

charity organizations who can

support them

3. Pinpoint students who have medical conditions that stop them from

participating in Physical Education

classes

Not looking presentable in school 1. Raise student and parent awareness regarding the importance of

personal cleanliness

2. Constant supervision of students in order to make sure nails and hair are


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an appropriate length

3. Reinforce the importance of health and cleanliness in school activities

Breaking the school bus rules 1. Motivate students to follow the rules on the school bus

2. Make students aware of the importance of self-discipline

3. Conduct entertaining activities on the school bus to avoid chaos and

arguing

Refusing to follow rules from the school

administration

1. Make students familiar with school rules

2. Make students aware of the importance of respecting

administrative decisions made by

the school

3. Enlist the full support of parents in cooperating with the school to carry

out decisions

Using the internet for non-academic

purposes

1. Raise student awareness regarding the dangers of internet misuse

2. Direct parents in educating their children regarding internet usage

and safe sites for them to access

3. Make students familiar with school rules regarding internet usage and

social networks

4. Block unsuitable sites on the school’s network

Level Two Disciplinary Procedures for:

Skipping class


First occurrence of violation:

Verbal warning to the student

immediately, in a manner

that encourages positive

behavior


violation:

Send student to

administration


further guide



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offence

3. Notify parent of violation

Third occurrence of

violation:

Send student to

administration


repetitive behavior


course of action

2. Administration takes record of the incident


violation:

Send student to

administration



repetitive behavior


course of action

3. Upon return to school, student must

swear to abide by

school rules and

adopt a serious

dedication to doing

better


than five times, the student’s

case will be forwarded on to

the SEC.


Bringing a mobile device to school


First occurrence of

violation:




positive behavior

Confiscation of device,

which is then given to

school admin

Mobile device is returned

to student at the end of the

school day


violation:

1. Notify parents of misbehavior, and


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Send student to

administration with

confiscated device

discuss repetitive

behavior and the

disciplinary course

of action


offence

3. Device is returned to student’s parents

Third occurrence of

violation:

Send student to

administration with

confiscated device


repetitive behavior


course of action


offence

3. Device is returned to student’s parents


violation:

Send student to

administration

If the violation occurs a

fourth time, student’s case

will be forwarded on to the

SEC.


Racism

Arguing or basic physical violence that does not result in injury

Arguing that involves inappropriate language


First occurrence of

violation in class:




positive behavior

Notify administration of

First occurrence of

violation in school:


immediately, and

clarify further

disciplinary action

that will take place

if the action


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event

happens again


violation in class:

Send student to

administration



1. Admin makes a record of the event

as evidence

2. Notify parent of situation and

discuss the

disciplinary course

of action

3. Student must swear to not repeat the

offense


further guide

Third and fourth occurrence

of violation:


as evidence


repetitive behavior


course of action


If the violation occurs a

fifth time, student’s case

will be forwarded on to

the SEC.


Littering the classroom or school


First occurrence of

violation:


offence

2. Student must repair what was ruined


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(EG: fix posters,

clean walls, trees)

3. Notify parent of the occurrence

Second and third occurrence

of violation:


offence

2. Notify parent of the occurrence


further guide


violation:


not to repeat the

offence again

2. Student must repair what was ruined

(EG: fix posters,

clean walls, trees)


Level Two Disciplinary Actions for:

Not wearing school uniform


First occurrence of

violation:




positive behavior




positive behavior


violation:


immediately, in a


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manner that

encourages positive

behavior

2. Notice sent to parents with

instructions on how

to help alleviate the

behavior


further guide

Third occurrence of

violation:


offence


not to repeat the

offence again

3. Suspension for the day

If the violation occurs

more than three times, the

student is suspended, and

after suspension, can only

return in uniform.


Breaking the school bus rules


1. Admin takes note of the event as evidence


offence

3. Notice sent to parents with instructions on

how to help alleviate

the behavior

4. If damage is done to the bus, a bill with the

cost of the damages

must be paid


violation:


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repetitive behavior


course of action


cost of the damages

must be paid


further guide

5. Student is banned from riding the school

bus for one day

Third occurrence of

violation:



repetitive behavior


course of action


cost of the damages

must be paid


bus for three days


violation:


bus for a week, and

an official report is

forwarded to the

SEC, of which

parents are notified.


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Using the internet for non-academic purposes


First occurrence of

violation:




positive behavior


violation:

1. Written notice that the student must

sign

2. Student banned from internet usage

for three days

3. Notice sent to parents and school

admin

Third occurrence of

violation:

Send student to

administration


repetitive behavior


course of action

2. Student banned from using the

internet until the

end of the school

term

If the student and parent

apologize, and swears

that this behavior will

never be repeated, the

student’s punishment is

revoked and internet

privileges are reinstated

e Violation Prevention:Level Thre

Violation Methods of Prevention

Leaving school during the school day 1. Consistent follow up with attendance in every class

2. Make student aware of the


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consequences of skipping school

3. Use new and edgy teaching techniques to make lessons interesting

4. Study reasons as to why students are skipping school

Stealing school property or the property of

others

1. Raise student awareness on the importance of preserving the property

of others and the school, and the

consequences of violating this trust

2. Develop a sense of community responsibility for the safekeeping of

school and personal belongings

3. Connect with various charities to support students with financial needs

4. Develop religious and moral code of students to warn them against theft

Disrespecting school faculty or staff verbally

or with obscene gestures

1. Develop teachers’ educating styles 2. Teach students about teachers’ rights

and the polite way to converse

3. Notify students of the rules and regulations in place

4. Develop a sense of community and mutual respect between teachers and

students to create a positive

environment

Bringing and using dangerous toys to school

such as fireworks, colored gas bombs, etc.

1. Notify students of the rules and regulations in place

2. Teach students the danger of such contraband items

3. Constant supervision of students

Physical violence such as fist fighting that

causes injury

1. Organize lectures that raise awareness on how to deal with conflict

2. Constant supervision of students 3. Develop a sense of student

community through school activities

Level Three Disciplinary Procedures for:

Leaving school during the school day


First occurrence of

violation in class:


First occurrence of




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positive behavior

Notify administration of

event

immediately, and

clarify further

disciplinary action

that will take place

if the action

happens again

3. Notify parent of situation and

discuss the

disciplinary course

of action


behavior


further guide


violation:


as evidence and this

report is forwarded

to the SEC


repetitive behavior


course of action


Third occurrence of

violation:

1. Student’s case is forwarded to the

SEC, and parents

are notified

Level Three Disciplinary Procedures for:

Damage or theft of school property or the belongings of others

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