Student Handbook 2019-2020 - Dar El Tarbiah School...Dar El Tarbiah American School Page 3 September 1st, 2019 Dear Students: On behalfof all Dar El TarbiahAmerican School Faculty

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Dar El TarbiahAmericanHighSchool

Student Handbook

2019-2020


September 1st, 2019

Dear Students:

On behalfof all Dar El TarbiahAmerican School Faculty and

staff, we welcome you to the 2019 -2020 Academic Year.

The American Programprovidesthe best ofliberal international

education through the promotionof creativity, individualism,

problem solving skillsaswell as the use of research tools, internet

facilities and various software programs for allsubjectsinalllevels.

We encourage youtobegin the school yearbysetting high goals

for yourselves, then working everyday towardsthe

accomplishmentof those goals.

ThisStudent Handbook has been designed tofamiliarize the

students with the regulations and policiesof the school.Working

together,we shallensure thatall our studentsare responsible,

academically prepared and socially adjusted. We shall provide

them withthe opportunityof apositiveself-imagewhile

acknowledging respectfor othersand their environment.Itis

strongly recommended that you (thestudents) share this

information with your parents.

Best wishesfora fruitful and successful academic year.

Dr. Nawal El Degwi

Chairperson–Dar El Tarbiah


School ContactInformation

* Mailing Address:

Dar El Tarbiah AmericanSchool

2 A Mohamed Mazhar Street

Zamalek,CairoEgypt

11211

Baby Home American School

10 El MaahadEl SwisryStreet

Zamalek ,Cairo Egypt

11211

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 27357682 /27357683 /27357684

Office Hours: 8:00am– 2:30pm

SundaythroughThursday

mailto:[email protected]


Tableof Contents

Introduction............................................................................................................6

SchoolBeliefs........................................................................................................7

Accreditation…………………………………………………………………….8

School Calendar………………………………………………………………….9

Admission Procedures.........................................................................................10

Graduation Requirements/Grading System….....................................................11

Dress Code...........................................................................................................13

Parental Communications....................................................................................15

Tardiness..............................................................................................................17

Dismissal Policy.................................................................................................18

Student Services..................................................................................................26

General School Rules..........................................................................................27

Dar El Tarbiah CodeofDiscipline…………………………….…………..…...30

Discipline Policy(Summary).........................................................................-31-34


Introduction

In an increasinglycompetitiveworld, auniversity educationarms

studentswithwiderchoicesandbettercareerprospects.Withalegacy of six

decades and avisionfor the 21stcentury, DarElTarbiahcontinuesto providetop-

qualityeducationtoadaptto a changingworld.

Vision

Our vision at Dar al Tarbiah School is to inspire students into becoming

independent critical thinkers who are technology literate and life-long learners.

They should have a great sense of responsibility, integrity, a set of core valuesand

a growth mindset. We also mentor our innovative future leaders to succeed in a

rapidly changing world.

Mission

We are passionate and dedicated to empowering our students to become their best

versions. The school paves the way for the coming generations to move forward

with their acquired skills, knowledge and mutual respect into the highly

competitive global worldto meet the current and future challenges while carrying

our cultural legacy with pride and dignity.

Motto:

Local at heart, global at mind

We believe that:

• All students have the right to learn in an atmosphere of acceptance, tolerance

and mutual respect.

• Learning and caring among the school body are understood as inseparable.

• Education is successful when individual learning styles, needs, and talents are

respected and utilized.

• It is our responsibility to provide an environment that fosters creativity,

develops critical thinking and promotes academic and personal growth.

• Attendance is essential to motivate students to learn.

• Have the courage to be honest with oneself and his colleagues; recognize ones

mistakes; call for help when needed.

• Current and relevant technology is an essential part of enhancing instruction.

Extra-curricular activities are valuable to a student’s collective

educational experience and to creating a culture of leadership, sportsmanship

and initiative


ACCREDITATION

DarElTarbiahInstitutionhassuccessfullyservedintheEgyptianEducationCommuni

tysince1958.

DarElTarbiahAmericanSchoolis fullyaccreditedby

AdvancED

Advancing Excellencein EducationWorldwide

North CentralAssociationonAccreditationand SchoolImprovement(NCA

CASH)and theSouthern AssociationofColleges and Schools Councilon

AccreditationandSchoolImprovement.(SACSCASI)areaccreditation

divisionsofAdvancED.

The AmericanHigh SchoolDiplomais fully recognized bythe Egyptian

Ministryof Education.

Upon GraduationfromDarElTarbiahAmericanSchool,students are ableto

applytoNationalaswellasInternationalUniversities.


Calendar for the Schoolyear2019–2020

1st Quarter: Sept 1st- Nov 7th (48 days)

Holidays: Sun Sept 1st : Staff in Service

Sun Sept 1st : Islamic New Year

Wed Sept 4th : First day of school Gr 7 and 8

Sun Sept 9th : First day of school Gr 9 and 12

Sun Oct 6th : Armed forces Day

Thurs Oct 31st : End of 1st Quarter

2nd Quarter: Nov 10th – Jan 23rd ( 46 days)

Holidays Fri Nov 9th : Prophet’s birthday

Wed Dec 25th : Christmas Day

Wed Jan 1st – Thurs 9th : New Year Holidays

(New Year Day - Epiphany - Coptic Christmas)

*Mid term Holiday: Jan 25th – Feb 8th 2020

3rdQuarter :Feb 9th – Apr 24th (49 days)

Holidays: Sun 12th :Palm Sunday

Sun Apr 19th – Thurs. April 23rd : Spring Break

Fri April 25th : Sinai Day

4th QuarterApr 26th- June 30th , 2020 (43 days)

Fri May 1st : Labor Day

Sun May 24th – Thurs. May 28th : Eid El Fetr

Thurs June 25th Last day of school for students

Tues June 30th Last day of school for faculty members

Total Number of School Days for students: 181 days

Total Number of school days for faculty members: 186 days


Admission Procedure

• Admissionisopentoallqualifiedapplicants.Noformsof

discriminationagainstanyapplicantis applied ortolerated.

• Theschoolacceptsfirsttimeapplicantsto school,transfers

fromotherschools,andfromabroad.

• Applicantsarerequiredtositforanadmissiontestfor assessment

inEnglishandMathematics.

Therequireddocumentsforenrollmentare:

1.StudentApplicationForm.

2.6PassportSizePhotos.

3.OriginalBirthCertificate.

4.PreviousAcademicTranscripts.

5.CopyofI.D.orPassport.

6.MedicalHistoryInformation.

7.Certificateofgoodbehaviorfrompreviousschool.

Transfer toDar ElTarbiahatthe HighSchoolLevelfromNon-American EnglishLanguage Schools:

Any studentfromanon-AmericanEnglishLanguageschoolwho wishes to

attend Dar

ElTarbiahAmericanSchoolmustprovidethepreviouslyrequireddocuments

foradmission, abide bythe following:

1. Beof appropriateage forthe grade levelthey wish.

A candidatemaybe refuseddue to, butnotlimitedto, anyof thefollowing

reasons:

1. Incomplete orimpropertranscripts and/orrecords.

2. Lowadmissiontestscores and/orpooracademicrecords.

3. Ahistoryof disciplinary problems.

4. Classes atDar ElTarbiahhave reachedtheirmaximum

enrollmentnumbers.


GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS/GRADINGSYSTEM

DarElTarbiahAmericanSchool follows theAmerican Credit

HoursSystem.

To meet graduationrequirements,astudentmustcomplete24school units

ofcreditin 8semesters (overthe4High SchoolYears) Aclass thatmeets five (5)

periodsaweekforone academicyearearnsone (1) credit.

Appointed Credits

English 6Credits

Science 3Credits

Math 3Credits

Language(Arabic/French) 3Credits

SocialStudies 2Credits

P.E. 1Credit

Electivesand AP’s 6Credits

4Quarters 180Days SchoolYear

40Periods 1Quiz period

per week

SchoolWeek

Ends at2:30 Starts at8:00 Eight40-45min.

periods perday

SchoolDay

StudentReportCards are preparedandhandedtoparents atthe end

ofeachacademicquarterduringthe school year.Mid-Quarterprogress reports for

studentsenrolledin AcademicSupportProgramsare prepared and discussedwith

parentsatthe endofthefifth weekof each quarter.

DarElTarbiahappliesthefollowinggradescaletolettergrade:

A+ 97–100% C+ 77–79

A 93–96 C 73–76%

A- 90–92 C- 70–72

B+ 87–89 D+ 67–69

B 83–86 D 63–66

B- 80–82 D- 60–62

F Below60

Studentsarerequiredtoattaina “C” average tograduate.


Gradeaveragesareaccordingtothe4.0AmericanGPAStandardsScale:

A 4.00 C 2.00

A- 3.67 C- 1.67

B+ 3.33 D+ 1.33

B 3.00 D 1.00

B- 2.67 D- .67

C+ 2.33 F 0

Studentsarerequiredtoattaina GPAof 2.0to graduate.

DRESSCODE


Dar ElTarbiahAmerican Schoolbelieves thataprofessional learning

environment extendstothedress code ofits students. Students haveto

adheretothe followingguidelines concerningwhatattire towearat school.

Acceptableattire forboys andgirlsforallgrade levels:

Boys/ GirlsUniform

• White (Short/Longsleeves) polo shirt/ shirtwithschoollogo.

• Dark bluepants.

• Black shoes

• Whitesocks

For Winter

• GreenJacket with school logo

Unacceptable/forbiddenclothingthatmay

notbeworntoschoolduringthe schooldayor on field trips:

• Rosary beads andchainsworn aroundthe neck, pendants, rings,

braceletsandgaudydanglingearrings.

• Sweatpants, flannelorfleecepants,tightpants.

• Slippers(includingcrocs).

• Flipflops.

• Basketballshorts.

• Tattered orcut offclothingofany kind.

• Hats andcaps.

Unlessinstructedotherwise, students are notpermittedto be outof uniform

ontheschoolpremises. They are expectedto wearacleanproper uniform

throughouttheschoolday.Theschoolshirtwith theschoollogo, propersized

pants (not tootightand noskinny pants allowed,alsono saggingpants

thatexposeundergarments. No eccentricitieswillbe accepted by the

school,andthat includes,

butisnotlimitedto:piercing,oddhairstyles,hairdyes,aswellas accessories.

Students who willnotabideby the dresscodewillbe allowedin

theclassroombut are going to be punished according to the rules.

First time: A warning will be issued and kept in the student's file.


Second time: Break detention.

Third time: After school detention till 4:30.

If the violation of the dress code is repeated, parents will be contacted for

further punishment.


PARENTALCOMMUNICATIONS

Communicationwithparentsis avitalpartof thehome–school link.

Communicationhelpsto establishtherelationshipthatwill resultin better

studentachievement. Conferences withparents are considered an integral partof the

school’s system forreportingstudent progress toparents; both positive and

negative.The schoolschedulesregular parents’ meetingsto discussyour

son’s/daughter’s progress withtheteachers and the Administration.

From timetotime, parents may berequestedbytheAdministration to attendaone

ononecounselingsession concerning yourson/daughter. When thisis required,

parentswillbeinformed byawrittenrequestaswell asaphonecall.Parents

shouldfeelfreetocallthe schooltoarrangean appointment,asthey deemnecessary

tomeetwiththeteachers.

Parents are also allowed to observe the performance of their sons/daughters and

get notified with all school announcements through the school program ( Moodle)


ATTENDANCEPOLICY

All studentsareexpectedtoattendschoolregularlyand beon

timefortheirclasses.Regularattendanceisnecessaryifstudentsaretobe

successfulintheircourses.Irregularattendancemakesthelearningprocessmoredifficult

forthestudentsaswellas their

teachers.Theeducationalprocessrequiresaregularcontinuityofinstruction,classroom

participation, learningexperiencesand

studyinginordertoreachthemaximumbenefits.

Poorattendancehasadirecteffectoncourseassessmentresults.Studentsmaybe

excusedfromattendanceonlyforfamilyemergencies,andillness.

Ineithercase,awrittendocumentation

isrequireduponreturntoschool.However,noearlyleavewill

begrantedunderanycircumstances.Incaseofanystudent developinga

feverand/orillness,parentswillbeimmediately contacted.

Studentswithmorethan12absenceswillreceivean“F”for thesemestercourse.

Whenthestudentisabsent,theschoolrequiresawrittennote

providingthefollowinginformation:

• Thedatethenoteisbeingwritten.

• Student’sfullnameandhis/herclass.

• Dateofabsence.

• Reasonforabsence.

• Parent’ssignatureandcontactnumber.

Ifthereasonfora student’sabsenceisduetosickness,awrittenmedicaldocumentation

must beprovided,aslongasthetotal number

ofdaysofabsencedoesnotexceedthelimit(12 days).

Theschoolhastherighttoacceptorrefusethemedical

certificate.Thestudentisrequiredtomakeupallschoolwork

missedduringanabsence.Absentstudents, withavalid excuse, areentitledto make-


upformissedQuizzes.


TARDINESS

It is the student’sresponsibilityto be atschoolandinclasson time. Studentswhoare

late forschoolmustreport tothe Office before enteringclass.

Ifastudentarrivesto schoolafter 8:00am, aparentmustcalltheoffice statingthereason

fortardiness. Thiscall, however,doesnotautomatically excusethestudent

forbeingtardy.Excused tardinesswillbeaccepted only in caseof emergency.

Car problemsortrafficareNOTconsideredasemergencies. Students areto be

presentin theclassroomwhen the bellringstostartclass.

Schoolgates areclosed at 8:05am.Students, whoarrive between 8:00am and

8:30am,are referred totheAdministration. Parents will be contacted.

Studentswhoarriveafter 8:30am willbe allowedin theclassroombut are going to be

punished according to the rules.

First time: A warning will be issued and kept in the student's file.

Second time: Break detention.

Third time: After school detention till 4:30.

If the tardiness is repeated, parents will be contacted for further punishment.

Studentswhomay be detainedby ateacher,mustbringalate note from

thatteachertopresentitas anexcusefor tardinessto aclass, otherwisethe student

willbeconsidered asabsentfrom class.


DISMISSALPOLICY

Studentsarenotallowedtoleaveschoolpremisesforany reasonduring the school day.

Afterofficialdismissalof schoolat2:30pm,all studentsmust

leavetheschoolpremises,exceptforthoseattendingafterschool

tutorials,orthoseunderthesupervisionofafacultymember.

Studentsarenotpermittedtoloiteroutsidetheschoolgatesor

nearbystreetcornersafterdismissal.Thisappliestostudents walkinghomeor

usingtaxiservice.

Studentswaitingforprivatecarsmustwaitinthe courtyardnot

farfromthegate.Studentsare notpermittedtowaitoutsidethe schoolgates.

Pleasemakesurethattheschoolhasaccurateandupdated

phonenumbersinordertoensureourabilitytocontactyou.


RIGHTS&RESPONSIBILTIES

RightsandResponsibilitiesof Administration:

The Administrationhasthe responsibility to:

1. Encourageparent communicationwiththeschool,including

participationinparent-teacherconferences.

2. Promoteeffectiveteachingand discipline ofallstudents.

3. Respondto discipline problemsreferredtothembyteachers.

4. Serve as appropriate rolemodels forthe studentsatschool.

5. Helpstudentstolearn mature self-discipline.

6. Secure ahappy andsafe environmentinwhichstudents may learnand

develop.

7. Maintainan atmosphere oftolerancewhere cultural diversityis appreciated and

respected, andwhere studentscandevelop goodinterpersonal relationships.

8. Promoteand encourage self-esteem, aswellashighstandardsof

excellence.

RightsandResponsibilitiesof Teachers:

The responsibilitiesofteachersareto:

1. Complywithschoolpolicies,procedures,rules andregulations.

2. Perform theirteaching duties withappropriatepreparation, assignments and

resourcematerials.

3. Maintain anorderlyclassroomatmosphere conduciveto learning.

4. Teachstudentsto strive towardsbeingtheirvery best.

5. Give the students a sense of responsibility, self-discipline, motivationinwork

andself-respect.

6. Establishrapportand an effectiveworking relationshipwith parents, students

and otherstaffmembers.

7. Encouragegoodwork habits thatwilllead tothe accomplishmentofpersonal

goals.

8. Serve as appropriate rolemodels fortheirstudents.

9. Helpthe students develop goodwork and studyhabits.

10.Promoteand encourage self-esteem.


RightsandResponsibilitiesofStudents:

In ordertoachieve appositive environmentatschool, and school related activities,

studentsshould:

1. Attendallclasses daily,andpunctually.

2. Cometoschoolprepared, bringallbooks, and schoolsupplies.

3. Show respecttowards others.

4. Bein fulluniform.

5. Be responsible

6. Respectandabide by school rules andregulations.

7. Workhard toimprove theirperformance incase of lowgrades

RightsandResponsibilitiesof Parents:

Parents should:

1. Make sure thattheirson/daughterattendschool regularly,and promptlyreport

and explain absences and tardinesstothe SchoolAdministration.

2. Urge theirson/daughterto pay attention and torespectthe rules.

3. Encourageand leadtheirchildren to develop properstudy habits athome.

4. Make sure thatthe studentabidesby school uniform evenwhengoingon

schoolorganized field trips.

5. Remainupdatedonschoolpolicies andacademicrequirements

ofschoolprograms.

6. Participate and attend parent-teacherconferences as needed.

7. Discussprogress andreportcards and schoolassignmentswith theirchildren.

8. Inform theschool of any learningproblemor conditionthatmay relatetothe

student education, andlearning.

9. Submitto schoolupto datecontactnumbers and son/daughter information.


SCHOOLSERVICES

Library Use:

The libraryis availableand opentostudents iftheywish todo research,check

outbooks orlearn library skills.Studentsmustabide by the established library rules

andregulations. Students may check outamaximumof two books atonetime,

foraperiodof2-weeks each time. TheLibraryisopendaily from 8:00amto 2:30 pm.

Emergencies:

ITISIMPERATIVETO HAVECURRENTEMERGENCY

INFORMATIONINTHEOFFICE.Students shouldfillout theMedical

Information Form at thebeginningof eachacademicyear. This informationis

keptcurrentand updated (address, phone numbers, cellular phone numbers, etc.)

in theAdministration.This information is extremelyimportant inthe eventthat

theschoolneedstocontact parents/guardians in case ofemergency.


MedicalProcedures:

DarElTarbiahhasregistered medicalpersonneloneach campus. Students requiring

medicalattentionwillbetaken tothedoctorfora checkup.In each sectionof theschool,

there are FirstAidkits availableforminorscrapesand cuts aswellas minorachesand

pains.

In case astudent requires furtherminorattention,theparents willbe informed

byphoneand willbeasked:

a)If theywishtomeeta staffmemberand the studentata hospital(the

studentaccompaniedthe staffmember willbetakentothehospital by schoolvehicle).

Or

b)If theywishtocome to schoolandgotothehospitalwiththe student.

Dar ElTarbiahAmerican SchoolhasMedical Insurancewith the Ministry of

Education.

In the caseofamajor injury, the student willbeautomatically taken tohospital,and

theparents willbeinformedbyphonetogodirectlyto hospital,where a staffmember

willbewaiting forthem.

AllPhysicalEducationinstructors are trainedto dealwithsports injuries and

inhandlingminor injuries.

At thebeginning oftheschoolyear, every studentreceivesaBasic Medical Form

tobefilled outandsigned by theParents,andreturned to school tobeplaced

inthestudent'sfile.

ParentsshouldinformSchoolAdministrationofanymedical

condition(contagiousdiseasessuchaschickenpox,measles,

etc.)theirson/daughterhasbeenincontactwith,in orderto informtheschoolcommunity.


Accident Reporting:

Allaccidents are reportedto theSchoolAdministrationand schooldoctorto ensure

propertreatment.Afterreferralofthe student to the

schooldoctorfortreatment,thedoctorwill determine, accordingtothekind of

injurywhetherfurthermedicaltreatment is required.The schooldoctor will respond

toaccidents and medicalemergencies. If somethingmore seriousoccurs, parents

will be calledimmediatelyand appropriatemeasures willbetakenafter

consultationwith them. In caseof minoraccidents ontheschool

grounds,theschooldoctor willtreatthestudentandnotify the parents.

Safety:

DarElTarbiahconducts regular firedrills throughouttheschoolyear. These drillsare

conducted forthe safety of thestudents and school personnel.Building

evacuationprocedures are postedin eachclassroomand explainedto the students

within the first few weeks ofschool.Tamperingwiththefire extinguishers willbe

consideredan offense resultingin asubstantialfine and suspension

fromschool.Allemployees areinformedofthelocationofthe fire extinguishers in

eachbuilding. Amap oftheevacuationroutes and procedures areposted nextto

thedoorin allclassrooms.

PlaygroundRules:

Playgroundrules are based onsportsmanship, friendlyand fair play,andthe

reasonable resolutionof any disagreement.There willbe nofighting or pushing

around;handsand feetshouldbe kept toself. DarEl Tarbiahalsostresses that

English language isspokenat most of the time.Any

studentwhoneedsanykindofassistancemustaskthe teacheron duty or the

supervisorifaproblem persists.


LunchesandCanteens:

There are canteensonbothschoolcampuses. IntheElementary

Schoolcampus,thecanteenoffers healthy snacks(milk, juices, etc.).In

theHighSchoolcampus, thecanteenoffers hotsandwiches, potato chips, juice,

etc.Students canalso bringtheirlunchboxesfromhome.

Studentsshouldkeepthe eating areaclean,and to dispose of trashin

thetrashbinsavailable. Studentsshouldstay inthe designatedareas.

Lost andFound:

There areLost and FoundBoxeson both campuses. Lostand found items are kept

inthese boxes.Certain items suchas pursesor walletswillbe keptintheMain Office.

Ifanitemislost, thestudent shouldcheck firstintheLost andFoundboxes. The loss

ofproperty may beminimized by writing theowner's nameon every article.

FieldTrips:

Allclassesgo on field trips –educationalorfun field trips. School sendshome

withstudentsaletterinforming parentsofthefieldtrip– date(s),destinationand cost.

Parents orlegalguardianshouldfill.The Permission Slipattached tothelettergiving

theirapprovalordisapproval forthe studenttogoon thedesignated field tripshouldbe

sent toschool. Noverbalor phonecallpermissionwillbe accepted. Educationaland

Educationrelated fieldtrips are partofthecurriculum, andoffergood opportunities

forfirsthandexperiencetostudents.Fieldtripsare an

essentialpartofthecurriculum,andtherefore are mandatory for all students.

AnnualEvents:

The schoolorganizes thegraduationceremonyevery year.

Studentscannotusethe name oftheschool inany event including proms

withoutawritten approval stamped by the school.


BusCode:

Bus service isprovided forstudents who subscribetotheservice.Students usingthe

buses arerequiredtobehavein a properway,andwith respectto both the bus

supervisorsand the drivers.

BusServiceis provided doortodoor, however theschool reserves the rightto apply

restrictions whenbelieved required.Students notcontractingthis service willnotbe

allowed toridethe buses. Students mustrespect thebus rules:

• Followsupervisor'sinstructions.

• Keephands, feetand objectsto themselves.

• Share seats,remainseated correctly.

• Be niceand respectothers.

• Nofood ordrinks.

Students are expectedtoremaincalm and quietonthebusin ordernotto distractthe

driver.If a studentviolatesthebus ruleshe/she will be subject to disciplinaryaction

which,inspecificcases may be suspendedfromridingthe bus.

Studentsusingthe buses are strictlyforbiddentoleave schoolgrounds ina

vehicleotherthan theirassignedbuses.

Students are requiredto submitanotesigned byparents or guardian to the

Administration before permissionisgrantedtoride anunassigned bus.

Students leavingschool groundswithoutauthorizationareundertheirown

responsibility

Buses aretobeconsidered schoolproperty, anydamage or defacingofa

buswillfallintothecode ofconducton the sametermsas destructionof schoolproperty.


StudentServices

AfterSchool Support Classes

The school offers afterschool, academicsupportclassesin allsubjects to students

when needed. Parentswillbe notified by letterregarding tutorial classes and times.

All the classes are free ofcharge.Parentswill receiveinadvancewritten noticeofclass

schedules,and timings.

HomeroomTeachers/ Mentors

Class Mentors(Homeroom Teachers)are assignedforeach class throughoutthe

school tosupportthe students'academicandsocialwellbeing. Theyare availableto

helpstudents develophealthyrelationshipsin

theirclasses,andtopromotesocialwellbeingthroughoutthe school. Parents and

students are urgedtocommunicatewith theHomeroom Teacher wheneverquestions

arise.

Extra-CurricularActivities

DarElTarbiahprovides a diverse extra-curricular programto the students. We

believe that educationis notlimitedto onlythe academic

aspect,butratheritencompasses allaspects ofour lives-the process of learning,how

towork withothers, tobea teamplayer,developingsocial skills

andimprovinghealthjustifies thetimeand effortputinto ourExtra CurricularClubs.


GeneralSchoolRules

1. Treateachpersoninschoolwithrespect

2. Co-operatewith teachers andclassmates in doingworkinclass

3. Completeallassigned homework –writtenand oral –setby teachers

4. Have allbooks andequipmentas required forthelessons

5. Wearthe properschool uniform

6. Attend schoolpunctuallyon eachschoolday

7. Go directlyand punctually fromclasstoclassduringthe school day

8. Respecttheproperty of others and pay forany loss ordamage caused

9. Do nothinginside oroutsidethe schoolto bring the school communityinto

disrepute.

10. Hand intotheschoolauthorityanymatterlikelytobeinjurious to your

Welfare or thatofothers

11. Followtheschool regulations for safety and goodorder

12. Keeptheschoolenvironmentclean

13. Nottoloiteror smokeinthevicinity of the schoolonyour way to and

Fromschool

14. Respectother students andtheirlearning

15. Participate inschoolactivities.

16. Nottoleave theclassroomatany timeduring the lessons.

17. Nottoleave the building except during the break.


DARELTARBIAHCODEOFDISCIPLINE

DarElTarbiah implements and maintains a strictcode of discipline and

eachstudentisnotonlyexpectedtounderstandthecode,butto understand theactions

thatmaybetakenaccordingtothestatedproblem area. Parentsare strongly

encouragedtoread thecodecarefullyand bein fullcompliancewiththe understanding

thatDarElTarbiahfollows thecode and enforces thecode with discretionand

consideration.

Astudentcanbe subject to socialdisqualification dueto unacceptablebehavioron the

part ofthestudent

ParentalConferences:

Positive reinforcementofproperbehavioris achievedwhenhome and

schoolcometogetherasone for thebenefitofthe student.Firstcourse ofactionin any

minordisciplinaryissueisto bringtheparents toschool for a

counselingsessionregardingthe student. Weappreciate the factthat many parents are

busy duringschoolhours,butyouwillbeexpectedto attendappointments scheduled

bytheAdministration.

Warningletters:

Warningletters areissuedforbreakingschoolrules. Acopyis forwarded tothe

parent,and acopyisplacedinthestudent'sfile.Ifan offence is repeatedaftera warning

letter, aparentalconference, suspension oreventualexpulsion willbe

considereddepending on the severity ofthe offence.

Break-detention:

Students showing minormisbehaviorhave abreakdetentionthe day oftheoffense

(iftheoffense tookplace before break)orthenextday(ifthe offense tookplace

afterbreak)

AfterSchool Detention:

Studentswho repeatedly violate the school rules concerning the tardiness, the

school uniform or notsubmittingtheirassignments on timedeserve an

afterschooldetentionfrom2:30to4:30p.m.

They areinformed theday before thedetention.

Notshowing-upona detentionresults in threesuccessiveafter-school detentions.


InSchoolSuspension (I.S.S.):

Students having"inschool suspension"(I.S.S.)will be removed from theregular

schoolsetting. I.S.S.willbeheldevery schoolday from8:00amuntil2:30pm.Onthe

dayoftheI.S.S.,studentsmust godirectly to thelibrary. Theyare notallowedto

gotoanyotherpartofthe building.

Assignmentsfromtheirregularclasseswillbeavailable. Assignments are due

whenfinished before theend oftheschoolday.Workmay betaken hometo

becompleted and broughtto school the following day for correction. Tests

andcertainassignments should bedone atschoolasper teachers' requests.Studentsin

I.S.S. mustbringtheirlunchfromhome as theyare notallowedtoleavetheI.S.S.area.

Suspensions:

Suspensionis betterknown ashome detentionand typicallycovers a period of1–

3daysdependingonthereason fortheaction.Aformalletter willbesenttothe

parentstatingwhythe actionof suspensionwasapplied. The

studentwillnotbepermittedto re-enterschooluntilparental

counselinghasbeenscheduled.Allsuspensionsare placedin thestudent’s

permanentfile.Repeatedsuspensionsmay result ineventualexpulsion.

Expulsion:

The permanentremoval ofastudentfrom theschoolsystemis referred to as expulsion.

Parentswillbeinformed byletterand by phone thatthe

schoolhasexpelledtheirson/daughter. Parentalcounselingwillbe

expectedimmediatelysotheseverity oftheproblemcanbediscussed.

Studentswhohavebeenexpelled willbe requiredto clear allfinancial records and

returnbooks before files,transcriptsorreportsarereleased.

Standardsofbehaviorshouldreflectvaluessuchas:

• Respectforself and others

•Kindness andwillingness tohelpothers

•Courtesy and goodmanners

• Fairness

• Readinesstouse respectfulwaysof resolving difficulties and conflict

• Forgiveness


Rewards:

• Students arehanded acertificate ofAppreciationiftheyachieve 2(A’s)

intwoconsecutive quarters.

• Astudent’s namewillbepostedontheChartofHonorforgetting straight

(A’s)oroutstandingachievementallthrough the yearin all subjects.

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DisciplinePolicy(Summary)

Theschool reservesthe right toevaluateeverysituationaccordingtoseverity beforeapplyingdisciplinary actions.

Violation 1stOffence 2ndOffence 3rdOffence Procedure

*Mobiles

Mobiles arehandedin

every morning.Itis

advisable toputa

stickerwithastudent’s

nameon the back.

Mobiles and tablets are

allowed in classes when

needed by the teacher.

Devicessuchas:

I PODS

- MP3/MP4players

- CDplayers

- Gameboys

Thesedevicesarenot

allowedinschool.If the

itemisfound tobe in

use,theitemwill be

confiscatedandshall be

returnedonly toa parent.

action. Repeated

confiscationofany

electronicdevicemay

incurastronger

disciplinaryaction.

Anymobileseen

Withthe students for

thefirsttimewillbe

confiscated and

handedto the

student’sparent only.

The second time will be

confiscated and

Handedto the

studentatthe end of the

schoolyear

Shoulda

replacementmobile

phone beusedbythe

offenderfora third

time,itwillbe

confiscated and the

parentwillbe

contactedforan

explanation, after

which the student

willbesubjectto

furtherpunishment to

bedecided

accordingtothe

situationin question.

When the student

receivesthe mobile

back,he/shewill sign

besidehis/her

nameintheclasslist

sheetatthe

Principal’soffice.

Incaseof an emergency,

the studentwillbe

allowedtousethe

schoolphones to

makeany necessary

calls.

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*Bullyingand harassment

Dar ElTarbiah

American School

doesnottolerate

Bullyingunder any

circumstances.

Shouldanybullying be

observedor reported,the

perpetrator willbe

subject tosevere

disciplinary

measuresthe natureof

which

Willbe determined by

theschool

administration

baseduponthe manner

andextent of

theaggravation.

Repetitionof the

offencewillincur

moresevere

punishment.

*Absence

Studentisconsidered absent

unlesshewas severelysick

andhas a doctor’s certificate

(1-2days)a

justifiableparent’s note

isrequiredthe

Firstdaythe student

comes toschool

(More than2days)

parents haveto

contactschool and

Submitadoctor’s

Certificatethefirst day

the student shows upto

school

Ifastudentis absentformore than12daysduringthefirstsemester,he/shehasto takeasummercourse tocompensate

forthecredithourshe/shehasmissed.

Ifthesame student is absentformore than12daysin thesecond semester,he/shehas tocompensate forthecredit

Hourshe/shehasmissed during the firstsemesterof the followingacademicyear, whichmeansthathe/shewillgraduate

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February ofthefollowingacademicyear.

* Tardiness inthe morning. Allstudents are

expectedtobeat

schoolby7:45am.

However, schoolgates

willbeclosed at8:15 am,

after which time,

tardystudentswillface

punishment

1. written warning

2. break detention

3. afterschool detention

* Tardinessduringclasses (More than5

minutes)student

willsign alateslip

Thatwillbeputinhis file

(More than10 minutes)student willsign alateslip that willbeputinhis fileandparentwill be contacted

3 latelessonsduring the

week)are

Consideredasoneday

ofabsence

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* Misbehaviorand

disruption during the

lessons

Including:

Behaviorthatishurtful

(includingbullying,

harassmentand

discrimination)

behaviorthatinterferes

withteachingandlearning

threats orphysical hurt to

anotherperson.

To be handled

accordingtothe

teacher’sdiscretion

Warning

Matterdiscussed

with classteacher&

studentcounselor

Break Detention

(1 Day)

Matterraised to

Studentcounselor

principal

Afterschool Detention

1. Pupilmay be

movedto anotherclass

2. Expulsionfrom

school

A warningletterwill be

issued signedby

theprincipal;itwill be

senthomein a

sealedenvelopeto be

signed by parentand

deliveredthe

followingday.

Excessivetalkingin class

Homework

To be handledby

teachers

Extrawork +submit

H.W andextrawork

thefollowingday

Extra work +After

Schooldetention

Extrawork +After

schooldetentionto do

extrawork+ deductionof

marks

Schoolbagsand their

contents

They aresubjectto

random searchesby

schoolstaffwithout

Priornotificationto

students.

Vandalismand

propertydamage/In

The student pays for

whatwasruined

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busdamage

Improperuniform All student's uniform

have to be

properlyattired

accordingtothe

schoolrequirements.

Written warning

Break detention

Afterschool detention

Studentswhocontinually

violate this code may be

subjecttodisciplinary

procedures

fordefiance.Theirparents

willbecontacted

andhaveto meetwith the

principal.

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Drugs:

Due tothewidespread useofdrugs amongyoungsters,the school istaking serious

measuresto protectourchildren.We havezero tolerance totheissue ofdrugs.

Hence,the school reservestherightto conductsearches ofthebags

orrandomdrugtesting ofstudents atany time.

Ifastudenttest provespositive, this willleadtoimmediateexpulsion

fromtheschool,nofurtherexplanationsneeded.

Gum Chewing

Chewinggumis notpermittedinschoolfromthetimeastudentarrivesto school untilhe

or she departs.

Tipson Effective StudyHabits:

The developmentofeffectivework habits and studyskillis probablythemost

importantachievementof any student.Goodhabitsof work and study

transferfromone type ofactivityto anotherto agreater

extentthananyotherlearninggainedinschool. The followingtipsmay

helpstudentsimprove theirstudyskills.

DailyHomework

• Workin aquiet,well-litplace.

• Make sure you havea dictionary, aruler,pensand pencilsnearby.

• Establisharegular study time.

• Have a studytime every day.Ifnothing is assigned, youjust read any

book.

• Turn offtheTV,radio orstereo.

• Don’tacceptanyunimportanttelephonecalls.

PreparingforandTaking Tests:

• Absorb informationevery day. • Study forseveraldays before a longtest. • Getplenty of sleep the nightbefore atest. • Have a good break fastbefore goingto school. • Listencarefullyto theteacher'sinstructions. • Readand followdirectionscarefully. • Askyourteacherabout items youdonotunderstand. • Look overthetestpaperbefore answering any question. • Answeras manyquestions aspossible. • Ifthereis stilltime,reviewyouranswers, fill-inthenumbers you missed

or leftunanswered.

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ManagingTime:

As students,youneed to keep good trackof yourtime.Aprogrammed timeforschoolandout-or-schoollife willresult inhappyworthwhile activities. • Plan and scheduleyour day. • Sequence youractivities;writethemdown and timethem. • Prioritize youractivities.Youare a student, giveprioritytoyour study

time. • AllowastudybreakExperts recommend a10-minute breakevery hourto

restthe mind andtheeyes. • Considerstudy sequence.Workwhere youcanbemosteffective:

1. Do thehardestwork first,theeasiest, orviceversa. 2. Alternateactivities: read, thendraw,thenwrite ...etc. 3. Firstthingsfirst:most importantworkto leastimportantorvice versa. Sequencing varies as personalities do.

DARELTARBIAHSAFETYAWARENESS

FireDrills:

Fire drillsare heldon a regular basisthroughouttheacademicyear.

Everybodywillbe required toexitthebuilding,andeveryclass will

proceedtoitsassigned area untildismissed byan administrator.

During afire drill,studentswillbeaskedto promptlyfollowtheset procedure:

1. At thesoundof the fire alarm,teacherswillturn

offthelights.Teachersmusthavetheclass list intheir possession. Students will

lineupin a singleline, and leave the classroomin aquietandorderlymanner.

2. Students mustdescend stairs stayingontherightside, leavingthe leftside

availabletoteachers,hallmonitors, and anyone going up thestairs.

3. When the assigned siteisreached, students willremain quiet and

orderlylines.Teachers willtake rollcalland sure allthe students are present.

Whenthe “all clear“alarm is sounded,studentsand teachers willproceedin

anorderlyandquietmannerback to their respectiveclassrooms.

Students are reminded that Fire Drills are a serious matterand shouldnot be taken

lightlywhen alarm is sounded.Wehopethatwe may neverhave to

applytheprocedure in realitybutwedobelieveinbeingprepared.

BestwishesforaHappyandSuccessfulAcademic Year!

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Form tobecollectedby HomeroomTeachers

HANDBOOK AWARENESS STATEMENT

My signature belowindicates thatIhavereadDarEl

TarbiahAmerican SchoolStudent Handbook.

Iwillabide bythe school rules andIfullyunderstandtheconsequencesof any failure

toobeythe schoolregulations.

Student’sSignature Parent’s Signature

Name: Grade:

Date:

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Student Handbook 2019-2020 - Dar El Tarbiah School...Dar El Tarbiah American School Page 3 September 1st, 2019 Dear Students: On behalfof all Dar El TarbiahAmerican School Faculty