Al-Mizhar American Academy

 

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 Innovative          Inquirer           Reflective 

      Spirited 

Empowered

 

Principled          Knowledgeable       Communicator          Open-Minded     

  Inclusive  

   Balanced   

 

 

Our policy was created with international tests (MAP, SAT, SAT subject tests, RSAT (revised SAT) and ACT) in mind. The

MAP and RSAT (from March 2016) have both a calculator and non‐calculator section. As a result, students must be able

to  work  efficiently  without  the  aid  of  technology.  The  College  Board,  which  administers  the  SATs  and  PSAT’s,

recommends the use of a scientific or graphing calculator on the SAT and on portions on the RSAT. However, the College

Board  and  the  ACT  state  that  all  problems  can  be  solved  without  a  calculator.  On  the  RSAT,  there  is  a  no  calculator

section.

 

At AAM, we have computer software to support the TI‐84 Plus Family. Thus, if you purchase a graphing calculator, we

recommend  the  TI‐84+  calculator.  If  teachers  have  a  concept  that  relies  on  or  is  enhanced  by  the  use  of  a  graphing

calculator, they may teach it on the TI. If you choose to use a calculator other than the recommended models, it is up to

you to learn how to use them. Please see the list of prohibited calculators below (from the ACT).

 

It is expected that students demonstrate the utmost personal integrity in the use of the calculator. Inappropriate uses of

the calculator include, but are not limited to:

 

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Playing calculator games during class

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Storing formulas, notes, programs, and/or answers unauthorized by the teacher

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Sharing a calculator during a quiz, test, or final exam unless the calculator is given to the teacher to clear the

memory

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Using the calculator on an assessment not intended for calculator use

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Please Note: Accommodations will be made if stated so in an IEP.

Our list of prohibited calculators will mimic the ACT. The SAT has similar policies. The following policy can be found on

the ACT website:

 

 

The following types of calculators are prohibited:

 

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Calculators with built‐in computer algebra systems

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Prohibited calculators in this category include:

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Texas Instruments: All model numbers that begin with TI‐89 or TI‐92 and the TI‐Nspire CAS; Note:

The TI‐Nspire (non‐CAS) is permitted.

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Hewlett‐Packard: HP 48GII and all model numbers that begin with HP 40G, HP 49G, or HP 50G

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Casio: Algebra fx 2.0, ClassPad 300 and ClassPad 330, and all model numbers that begin with CFX‐

9970G

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Handheld, tablet, or laptop computers, including PDAs

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Electronic writing pads or pen‐input devices—Note: The Sharp EL 9600 is permitted.

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Calculators built into cell phones or any other electronic communication devices

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Calculators  with  a  typewriter  keypad  (letter  keys  in  QWERTY  format)—Note:  Letter  keys  not  in

QWERTY format are permitted.

 

 

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     Caring      

 Innovative          Inquirer           Reflective 

      Spirited 

Empowered

 

Principled          Knowledgeable       Communicator          Open-Minded     

  Inclusive  

   Balanced   

 

 

AAM Behavior Management Policy and Expectations

The aim of the policy is to:

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Promote values and attributes of the AAM Learner Profile.

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Have consistent expectations and outcomes for behavior across the school.

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Reinforce positive behavior at every opportunity.

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Maintain the emotional and physical stability of the school environment at all times.

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Discuss and share what constitutes acceptable behavior through classroom discussions and essential

agreements.

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Ensure that all community members understand their role in the school and that they are a valued part of AAM.

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We want our students to be respectful, kind and responsible members of an inclusive community.

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We expect our students to follow behavior expectations and classroom essential agreements so that everyone

can enjoy an undisturbed, nurturing and safe learning environment.

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Know AAM’s behavior policy, expectations and possible consequences that may arise due to a breach of the

behavior code as based on the KHDA parent contract and KHDA guidelines.

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Promote parents and guardians to work in unison with the school to reinforce positive codes of conduct and

support the school’s consequences for unacceptable behaviors.

We Value:

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Individuality, so we appreciate our differences and don’t judge others.

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Opinions of others so we listen to what they have to say with an open mind.

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Honesty so we tell the truth.

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Education so we create a place where everyone can learn undisturbed.

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Respect so we treat others the way that we want to be treated.

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Our resources and respect classroom property.

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Trust so we try our best not to let others down and to be responsible learners.

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Commitment so we stick with what we are doing even when it is hard.

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Enthusiasm so we support our classmates and encourage them.

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Friendship so we include others when we have fun and during group work.

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Our school, and work to do our best to promote it.

Classroom Essential Agreements:

Whilst exact Classroom Essential Agreements may differ slightly from one grade level to the other, the framework

remains the same. Children will sign their names and the agreements will be displayed in the classroom. The purpose of

Classroom Essential Agreements is to foster an environment that supports learning and considers what learners value in

their environment. Collaboratively, teachers and students will consider what learning ‘looks like‘, sounds like’ and ‘feels

like’ and thus will focus on the behaviors needed to achieve this goal.

Rights and Responsibilities of Students, Teachers and Parents:

Students have a right to:

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Be valued as members of the school community;

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Get help when they seek it, whether with their work or with bullying or other personal worries, and to have an

empathetic audience for their ideas and concerns;

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Make mistakes, and learn from them;

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Be treated fairly, consistently and with respect;

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