Al-Mizhar American Academy

 

     Caring      

 Innovative          Inquirer           Reflective 

      Spirited 

Empowered

 

Principled          Knowledgeable       Communicator          Open-Minded     

  Inclusive  

   Balanced   

 

 

Grade 12 Students

 

Grade 12 students may substitute the school sweater for the senior jacket but must wear the grey school uniform

trousers. The school blouse and black shoes must be worn.

 

 

Makeup and Accessories

 

Students may not wear make‐up, unless they have received prior permission from the school. Special occasions where

makeup may be permitted include school photos. Students are not to have dyed hair.

 

 

Student Textbooks and Supplies

 

Students textbooks will be provided by the school on a loan basis. Students are responsible for returning them in

reasonable condition. The average cost of replacing a lost textbook is 300 Dirhams. Students will not receive school

reports, or any other school related documentation, unless all textbooks have been returned and accounts have been

cleared.

 

 

Stationery and Supplies

 

The school supplies all elementary students with their supplies. The notebooks are color coded which helps the students

to learn organization. Because secondary students have different teachers for each subject, the stationary requirements

are different for each teacher. In the middle school, students receive a school supply list and are asked to pick up a pre‐

packed supply bag at the Library Distribution Center which is in the Arabian Center in Al Mizhar.

High school students

are required to purchase their supplies according to each teacher’s requirements.

 

 

Water bottles

 

We recognize the importance of environmental sustainability and are committed to becoming a Green School, operating

as much as possible in harmony with the natural environment. We aim to become a model school in the region. We expect

teachers  to  model  environmental  responsibility  and  to  help  students  develop  an  awareness  and  understanding  of

environmental issues. To reduce our reliance on plastic water cups, every child must bring in a reusable water bottle.

 

 

PE Uniform and Policies

 

 

PE Uniform – Elementary

 

 

The following PE uniform should be purchased from Zaks.

 

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White AAM polo shirt

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Black shorts or tracksuit bottoms (no leggings permitted)

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Students should wear sports trainers (Velcro if students are not able to tie their laces)

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Students that have represented the school in sports teams are permitted to wear their

purple teamwear as their PE kit.

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Please note that the grey/ purple Eagle’s kit is no longer part of the AAM PE uniform.

 

PE Uniform – Secondary

 

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White AAM polo shirt (purchased from Zaks)

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Black shorts or tracksuit bottoms (purchased from Zaks) or Sports leggings

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     Caring      

 Innovative          Inquirer           Reflective 

      Spirited 

Empowered

 

Principled          Knowledgeable       Communicator          Open-Minded     

  Inclusive  

   Balanced   

 

 

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Students should wear sports trainers rather than casual shoes (eg, Daps, Toms, Converse)

 

Swimming Uniform – Whole School

 

 

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Full costume preferably black

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Swimming cap

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Large towel

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Swimming bag

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Flip‐flops/crocs/sandals

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Goggles (not essential but recommended)

 

As of the Academic year 2017‐18, AAM swimwear will be compulsory for all Elementary students. These may be

purchased online directly with Samurai from August 2016.

 

 

PE Policies & Procedures

 

It is expected that all students will participate to the best of their ability in their PE lessons.

 

General Expectations

 

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No chewing gum

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Long hair to be tied

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All jewellery to be removed (including stud earrings)

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Any new piercings may be covered with tape or plasters supplied by the student for up to 4 weeks

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Valuables are not permitted in the PE lockers, and should be stored and locked in the homeroom lockers. AAM

is not responsible for any loss of property.

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Students must bring water bottles to all PE & swimming lessons

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Shin pads are advised to be worn for soccer and gum shields advised to be worn for rugby & hockey

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Students will be barefoot for gymnastics. Any foot infections to be covered with a plaster

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Students must report any health concerns, including any fasting, to the PE teacher prior to the start of the lesson.

 

 

Communication and Parental Involvement

 

 

Parental Involvement

 

 

At AAM, we strongly believe that parents are integral members of the education process. For this reason, we encourage

parents to be involved in monitoring and assisting in their child's progress. Ongoing communication between teachers

and  parents  is  essential.    Parents  are  responsible  to  check  all  forms  of  communication,  including  the  Communicator,

Schoology, and emails. Parents should actively monitor school progress and attendance.

 

 

Friends of Al Mizhar American Academy

 

 

Friends of American Academy is our parent organization. The key role of FAAM and our AAM Links Class Parents is to

support their student’s class teacher and engage with other parents through open and ongoing communication specific to

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