Al-Mizhar American Academy

 

     Caring      

 Innovative          Inquirer           Reflective 

      Spirited 

Empowered

 

Principled          Knowledgeable       Communicator          Open-Minded     

  Inclusive  

   Balanced   

 

 

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Be consulted about matters that affect them, and have their views listened to and, as far as is reasonable, acted

upon;

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Be taught in a pleasant, well‐managed and safe environment;

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Work and play within clearly defined and fairly administered codes of conduct.

Students have a responsibility to:

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Come to school on time, with homework done, and suitably equipped for the lessons of that day (e.g. PE kit,

stationery requirements, work books, etc. And as required by each teacher);

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Respect the views, rights and property of others, and behave safely in and out of class;

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Co‐operate in class with the teacher and with their peers;

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Try their best in each class;

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Conform to the conventions of good behavior and abide by school rules;

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Seek help if they do not understand or are having difficulties.

Staff have a right to:

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Be treated fairly, consistently and with respect within the school community;

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Work in an environment where common courtesies and social conventions are respected;

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Express their professional views;

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Use professional discretion and take into account children’s individual personal circumstances.

Staff have a responsibility to:

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Behave in a professional manner at all times;

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Ensure that lessons are well prepared, making use of available resources, and that homework is appropriately

set and constructively marked;

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Show interest and enthusiasm in the work in hand and in their pupils’ learning;

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Listen to the pupils, value their contributions and respect their views;

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Be sympathetic, approachable and alert to pupils in difficulty or falling behind;

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Share with the parents any concerns they have about their child’s progress or development;

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Maintain student and family confidentiality (meeting etiquette, student performance, student behavior);

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Report all child protection issues to the child protection officers.

Parents have a right to:

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A safe, well‐managed and stimulating environment for their child’s education;

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Reasonable access to the school, and to have their enquiries and concerns dealt with sympathetically and

efficiently;

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Be well informed about school rules and procedures.

Parents have a responsibility to:

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Accept and support consequence of behavior management

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Ensure that attendance policy is adhered to and children arrive on time with homework done, and suitably

equipped for the lessons for the day ahead;

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Ensure that personal appointments for students are made outside of school times;

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Know the school rules and procedures, and encourage their child(ren) to abide by them;

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Ensure that children follow the dress code and wear the correct uniform;;

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Show interest in their child(ren)’s classwork and homework, where possible, provide suitable facilities for

studying at home;

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     Caring      

 Innovative          Inquirer           Reflective 

      Spirited 

Empowered

 

Principled          Knowledgeable       Communicator          Open-Minded     

  Inclusive  

   Balanced   

 

 

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Act as positive role models for their child(ren) in their relationship with the school;

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Attend planned meetings with teachers and support school functions;

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Provide the school with all the necessary background information about their child(ren), including telling the

school promptly about any concerns they have about school, or any significant change in their child(ren)’s

emotional, social, medical needs or home circumstances;

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Know the relevant sections relating to behavior of the parent/school contract.

Elementary School

 

Behaviors and Actions

 

‘Green’ / Positive behavior

/going beyond.

 

Behaviors that you would

expect to see:

 

‘Yellow’ / low level disruption.

 



Behaviors that you would

expect to see:

 

‘Red’ / Aggressive /

destructive / ongoing low

level disruptions.

 

Behaviors that you would

expect to see:

 

Respect

Kindness

Consistently following the classroom

essential agreements and school rules.

Unprompted helpfulness (i.e., clean up

canteen).

Going above and beyond on a project,

assignment or homework/learning task.

Following canteen rules and expected

behaviors.

Exceptionally Principled

Over and above passionate and dedicated

to school activities, projects, CHIPs, etc.

Showing leadership to lower elementary.

Receiving the PE superstar

 

Disrespect (to peers, teachers, or property).

Materials (class items; agenda)

Homework (incomplete or not done when

due).

Tardy (not in class and seated when bell

rings).

Language (not using language of

instruction).

Uniform (shoes, socks, sweater)

Not bringing PE & swimming kit

Inappropriate behavior in common areas

(hallways, canteen, prayer rooms,

washrooms).

Making/using inappropriate gestures.

Students accessing an area of the school

without a pass (i,e, hall, nurse, phone pass).

Leaving canteen/public areas unkempt.

Late for bus.

Disrupting the learning environment.

Consistently calling out in class.

Destructive or aggressive behavior

Non‐compliant / not following rules or

essential agreements

Bullying / cyber bullying

Prolonged low level disruption

Direct insubordination or disrespectful

to teacher

Foul language

High level disruption

 

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