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Al-Ru’ya Bilingual School

Parent - Student Handbook

Middle and High School

2021-2022

Sabah Al-Salem, block 2, building 94 Tel. #: 1804818 – Fax #: 25529784

P.O.Box 44230 – Kuwait 32057 www.alruyaschool.net

http://www.alruyaschool.net/

1 MS-HS Parent Handbook –2021-2022 Updated 3/16/2021

Table of Contents The Supervisory Board Word .................................................................................................................... 4

A Word from RBS Director ........................................................................................................................ 5

A Word from the MHS Principal – girls ..................................................................................................... 6

A Word from the MHS Principal - boys ..................................................................................................... 7

1. Governance ........................................................................................................................................... 8

1..1 History of Al Ru’ya Bilingual School ................................................................................................... 8

1..2 Vision .................................................................................................................................................. 8

1..3 Mission ............................................................................................................................................... 8

1..4 Philosophy .......................................................................................................................................... 8

1..5 Our Goals and Objectives ................................................................................................................... 9

1..6 RBS Staff Who Can Help You ............................................................................................................ 10

1..7 School Facilities ................................................................................................................................ 12

1..8 Transportation ................................................................................................................................. 12

1..9 Extra Activities.................................................................................................................................. 13

2. Admissions .......................................................................................................................................... 13

2..1 Admission Procedures and Guidelines ............................................................................................. 13

2..2 Document Requirements ................................................................................................................. 15

2..3 Admission Acceptance ..................................................................................................................... 15

2..4 Re-enrollment .................................................................................................................................. 15

2..5 Withdrawal from RBS ...................................................................................................................... 15

2..6 Tuition .............................................................................................................................................. 17

2..7 Tuition way of payment ...................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

2..8 Tuition Discount .................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3. Student Learning and Assessment .......................................................................................................... 18

3..1 Grading System and Report Cards ................................................................................................... 18

3..2 Middle and High School (Grade 6 to Grade 12) Academic Information .......................................... 18

4.HIGH SCHOOL: ACADEMIC INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 19

4..1 Graduation Requirements: .............................................................................................................. 19


4..2 High School - Counseling and Guidance: ......................................................................................... 20

4..3 High School - Credit Computation System: ...................................................................................... 20

4..4 Grading & Points Computation System for HS: ............................................................................... 20

4..5 Computation of points: .................................................................................................................... 21

4..6 University Preparatory Test ............................................................................................................. 23

4..7 Evaluation System for MS and HS: ................................................................................................... 23

4..8 Progress Reports .............................................................................................................................. 24

4..9 MS/HS Make-up Tests – during the quarters .................................................................................. 24

4..10 MS/HS Make-Up Exam – Mid Term and Final ................................................................................ 24

4..11 Middle/High School Rules and Regulations for Semester Exams: ................................................. 24

5. Home Work and Daily Schedule.............................................................................................................. 27

5..1 Recess Time ...................................................................................................................................... 27

5..2 End of the Day: before and during dismissal time ........................................................................... 27

5..3 Weekly Homework Schedule – grades 6 and 7 only ........................................................................ 27

6. Academic Policies: ................................................................................................................................... 27

6..1 Academic Monitoring ....................................................................................................................... 27

6..2 Retention of Students ...................................................................................................................... 28

6..3 Re-take Exams .................................................................................................................................. 28

7. Student Recognition and Awards ........................................................................................................ 28

7..1 Good Behavior Awards .................................................................................................................... 28

7..2 Academic and Character Awards ..................................................................................................... 28

8. Parent Communication ....................................................................................................................... 29

8..1 Modes of Communication ............................................................................................................... 29

8..2 Parents’ written complaints ............................................................................................................. 29

8..3 Parent-Teacher Conferences: .......................................................................................................... 30

9. Student Expectations .............................................................................................................................. 30

9.. 1 Student Dress Code / Uniform ........................................................................................................ 30

9..2 Student Schedule and Punctuality ................................................................................................... 31

9..3 Students Leaving School Grounds (due to private reasons) ............................................................ 32

9..4 Telephone Use ................................................................................................................................ 32

10. Emergency Procedures ................................................................................................................... 32


11. Other Information ................................................................................................................................. 32

11..1 Parent and Visitor Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 32

12.Student Health ....................................................................................................................................... 33

12..1 Illness ............................................................................................................................................. 33

12..2 Leaving the school campus during the day for medical reasons (doctor appointment paper) ..... 33

12..3 Accidents ........................................................................................................................................ 34

13. Attendance Policy ................................................................................................................................. 34

13..1 Absenteeism .................................................................................................................................. 34

13..2 Unexcused Absence ....................................................................................................................... 34

13..3 Tardiness Policy .............................................................................................................................. 35

14. Behavior Discipline ................................................................................................................................ 37

Category A: the disciplinary procedures for following list of violations are left to the Principal’s

discretion. ........................................................................................................................................... 37

Category B: Electronics ........................................................................................................................... 37

Category C: Cheating ............................................................................................................................... 38

Category D: Skipping Classes: failing to arrive withing the first 10 minutes of the class, the student is

assumed skipping class. .......................................................................................................................... 38

Category E: General Conduct .................................................................................................................. 38

15. Appendix 3 ........................................................................................................................................ 41


The Supervisory Board Word

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful and,

May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Mohammad, the greatest of all prophets.

The sculpting of a human’s brainpower, emotions and conduct is a mandate in our civilized world.

Based on this very concept Al- Ruya Bilingual School was established in 1996. Thanks be to Allah who

enabled the school’s owners, teachers and administrators to work as a unified team in order to

achieve a great goal which is producing a civilized human being. One who implants goodness and who

is productive and useful wherever he settles and wherever he travels. Accordingly, and for all the

previous reasons, RBS did seek and obtain the accreditation of the Council of International Schools

(CIS) in 2008, and to renew it in 2012 and in 2017.

RBS’ higher administration makes sure that its staffs which are highly competent and experienced

having been recruited from various parts of the world. Staff are capable of applying the newest

educational methodologies, with the target being a graduate who is updated about the latest

scientific developments. The school also makes sure that its teachers, administrators and students

are pointed out for their high morals and good values, as we believe that these are the foundations of

any valuable and constructive knowledge.

Finally, thanks be to Allah, that our graduates are well recognized by most universities, inside and

outside of Kuwait, and they are also distinguished by their performance when joining the world of

business.

By Allah’s help and the support of the members of the school community, RBS will be able to provide

the highest and best educational services that there can be to its students. We believe that

distinguished teachers and a distinguished administration can, by Allah’s wish, produce and shape

distinguished students. We also believe that in order for any team to be successful, its members

should collaborate and integrate their efforts, adopting the following Hadiths: “Everyone is employed

to what he was created for” and “Allah’s hand is with the group”.

In closure, all that we do in RBS is sprouted from the wisdom of this aya: “Indeed, Allah only accepts

from the righteous [who fear Him]”

Nusaiba Abdul Aziz Al-Mutawa

Chairman of the Supervisory Board


A Word from RBS Director In the name of Allah, and thanks be to Him for all of His uncountable and numerous gifts, and I testify that Allah is the only God, and that Mohammad is His prophet. On behalf of the school’s Administration, I would like to welcome you to Al-Ru’ya Bilingual School (RBS) and wish you a successful year. RBS was founded in 1996, and after twelve years of delivering the best bilingual education that can be to the local community, it was recognized and accredited by the Council of International Schools; in 2008, and to renew it in 2012 and 2017. RBS is a bilingual school. Its curriculum is delivered in two languages; Arabic and English, throughout the school levels; K-12. RBS is distinguished by its pastoral program “Ruya Tarbawiay” which is a behavioral and educational curriculum derived from the Islamic values and concepts that are based on scientific knowledge. The school’s second distinction lies in the fact that it teaches the Quran and the science of tajweed and concepts of tawheed. By that, RBS was the first sole bilingual and Islamic school in Kuwait. Based on the school’s policy and goals to always progress and develop performance, the school is on a constant search for recruiting the best administrators and teachers. The new staffs’ expertise will add to the valuable efforts of the current staff and they will both work as a cooperative and integrated team. Thus, I would like to welcome the newly hired teachers and wish them the best, and thank the teachers of RBS who proved to serve the school with loyalty and devotion, hoping that both teams will join efforts for the benefit of our students. One of the school’s goals is to improve the teaching-learning process by utilizing differentiated instruction and the multiple-intelligences theories. Our aim is to transfer from teacher-centered learning to student-centered learning and to create a more flexible and stimulating learning environment that enhances the students’ decision-making and problem-solving skills. We hope we can join hearts and efforts to best serve our students, the community, Islam and the Islamic nation. Please do not hesitate to communicate your concerns and inquiries to me. Zahra Talal Al-Essa RBS Director


A Word from the MHS Principal – girls

Dear Parents,

Allow us the honor to welcome you to a new academic year at Al Ru’ya Bilingual School. We aim to

maintain RBS’s position as an elite Islamic school centered upon an over-arching living values program

stemming from the Holy Quran and the narrations of our beloved prophet. In addition to the moral

character of our students, we endeavor to strengthen their academic level and prepare them to become

positive contributors and influential leaders in tomorrow’s world. In doing so, we seek the best of the

two realms and attempt a synergy with far-reaching positive effects on humanity as a whole.

As staunch supporters of a collaborative, educational philosophy we acknowledge the importance of

parental participation in the learning process. Thus, we encourage your positive involvement in your

children’s academic development and look forward to working with you towards enhancing our learning

community.

Ultimately, we pray to Allah to render this year a success academically and spiritually. On behalf of the

staff at Al Ru’ya Bilingual School, welcome now, always, and forever.

Sincerely,

Alice Sawaf

MS & HS Girl’s Principal


A Word from the MHS Principal - boys

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful and,

May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Mohammad, the greatest of all prophets.

It gives me a great pleasure to welcome RBS parents to the new school year 2018-2019. I ask Allah,

Almighty, to make it a year full of goodness and a year of victory to Islam and Muslims. I would advise

our students to be loyal and sincere to Islam and to their country that gave them a lot. As students,

you should be diligent and perseverance in order to achieve and attain the highest scores and levels;

in this world and the hereafter. I would like to thank and to recognize all RBS staff and those in

charge of this educational edifice.

Dear Parents,

Via this venue, I would like to send you three messages.

The first message: a promise that we will work with all our energy and potentials to maintain the

esteemed reputation of RBS by ensuring that the outcomes of our school shall be recognizable and

honorable. Our students shall be the example of good citizens who work towards the progress of this

great country.

The second message: a promise to the parents who entrusted their children to us, that their children

shall be educated in a safe and nurturing environment and that you will see real positive change in

the thinking of your children, and their behavior and attitudes. This change will make them capable

of successfully making their way in life armed with innovative ideas, high morals and scientific

thinking. I urge you, as guardians and caretakers, to always communicate with us, as home-school

cooperation is always in the benefit of your children. To you, our hearts and minds are widely open.

The third message: a promise to our students to provide them with the best educational care that can

be, and to ensure them a healthy and caring atmosphere, where every day they spend in the school is

a happy and fruitful day, full of love, activities and team-work. We will seek to ensure a healthy

teacher-student relationship that is so positive that it will result in creating model students who are

keen to do their assignments and daily study with enthusiasm, who love their school and committed

to preserve its environment and who contribute effectively and actively in its various activities and

events and, thus, the name of RBS will always be recognized as a school of elite and in the lead. To

make RBS a school that graduates individuals who are essential for the advancement of Kuwait.

I ask Allah to bless Kuwait to continue to be a notable country, and to help us do our work for his

sake.

Emad Abdullah Mohammad - MS &HS Boys’ Principal


1. Governance

1..1 History of Al Ru’ya Bilingual School

Al-Ru'ya Bilingual School (RBS) was founded in 1996. It received accreditation from the

Council of International Schools in July 2008 and to renew it in 2012 and 2017. Al Ru’ya utilizes

both English and Arabic as its languages of instruction.

The subjects that are taught in English are English language, Art, Math, Science, IT and Physical

Education.

The subjects taught in Arabic are Arabic, Quran, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and the

specially designed Al Ru’ya Pastoral Program. The academic program leads to the High School

Diploma and focuses on preparing students for colleges and universities in Kuwait and

worldwide.

The teaching staff are qualified and experienced Muslim teachers of around 25 different

nationalities. Students are taught within a learning environment based on the Arabic / Islamic

culture, heritage and traditions.

1..2 Vision

“High morals, useful knowledge, and a creative and civilized generation”

1..3 Mission

Al-Ru'ya Bilingual School (RBS) prepares students to acquire the shared Islamic and

universal ethical values, and the intellectual qualities necessary to achieve their

positive, creative, and productive potential through clearly set objectives and

priorities, enabling them to carry out their responsibilities towards self, family,

society, and the world with an international vision.

1..4 Philosophy

Al-Ru’ya is a bilingual, national, educational institution, which delivers instruction in

both Arabic and English from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. RBS is firmly committed

to provide quality education to all students, and therefore preparing them for higher

education and lifelong learning.

Students are taught within a learning environment based on Arabic/Islamic culture,

heritage, and values. At the same time, students develop respect and tolerance of

other cultures.

RBS aims to develop the student as an individual and as a whole person. The school

offers the students an educational program designed to meet their intellectual, social,


ethical, emotional, and physical needs through all stages of development by providing

a stimulating learning and safe environment for students, staff, and parents.

RBS develops in students a sense of responsibility toward themselves, others, and

their environment. RBS prepares students to be responsible and contributing citizens

of the future through the encouragement of students to participate in school life, to

be involved in local community service, and to show an awareness of global concerns.

The school accepts students of all nationalities whose academic capabilities meet the

school standards as clearly stated in the school admission policy.

1..5 Our Goals and Objectives

Al-Ru'ya Bilingual School aims to empower students with the following:

1- Acquire the capabilities to have structured thinking and to identify their priorities in life.

2- Use leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills both independently and collaboratively.

3- Learn in a safe learning environment based on trust and mutual respect.

4- Acquire skills and academic knowledge through developed, efficient, and diverse teaching strategies.


1..6 RBS Staff Who Can Help You

Title Name Ext. E-mail

Central Administration

Director’s Secretary

Malak Al-Aghbar

577 [email protected]

Assistant Director

Aisha Al-Yaseen 242 [email protected]

General Supervisor

Tamadher Al-Bazea


Reception Desk

Rania Abboud 507 [email protected] Haneen Mahmoud


Registration

Head of Registration and academic advising

Razan AbdulKader Rubaie


Registrar Kholoud Al-Hooby


Registrar Sarah Abu Shanab


Finance Office

Cashier Nadia Mabrook 526 [email protected] Secretary Badriya Al-

Shimmary 559 [email protected]

Book Store Keeper

Ameen Ishfaq 688 [email protected]

Uniform Store Keeper

Dalal Mahammad


Nurse of girls school Hanan Shihada

575


Nurse of boys school

Mahmoud Saleem

212


MS/HS

Secretary (girls)

Rola Bessiso 210 [email protected]

Counselor (girls)

Maha Mazhar 225 22277062

[email protected]

Secretary (boys)

Azzam Mahmoud


Counselor (boys)

Mohammad Moqbel

279 22277061

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Elementary

Counselor (girls)

Sara Maher

134


Counselor (boys)

Shorougq Al-Hudaib

149


Kindergarten

Counselor Manal Mahmoud


Receptionist Sawsan Qari’ee 554 [email protected]


1..7 School Facilities

Based upon the school’s vision and mission, RBS is equipped with a variety of facilities to serve

the educational needs of our students. Facilities include:

1. School building and classrooms – Buildings and classrooms specially developed with the needs of each school level in mind.

2. Library - The library includes a large number of books and references along with various educational movies and documentaries, in Arabic and English. Separate libraries are available for the KG, Elementary and Middle/High stages, with books available both in Arabic and English. Students and teachers can refer to the library online catalog RBS-library.alruyaschool.net in searching for books and getting into their accounts to check what books are under their names.

3. One Media Center - Connected computers, CDs, DVDs, and programs are available to enhance the educational process.

4. Computer Laboratories - RBS has six computer labs and two Robotics labs that are used for studying information and communication technology (ICT) as well as a learning tool for other subjects as required. ICT is taught to all students from grades 6 to 11, aiming to ensure that every student is aware of the power of technology. The computer labs are utilized for internal training for school staff to ensure they stay abreast of the latest technology and teaching techniques.

5. Science Laboratories - In the Middle and High School, there are four laboratories in the boys section, and four in the girls section. All laboratory sessions focus on students utilizing modern apparatus safely and effectively.

6. PE Facilities - Large playgrounds are available for teams sports (e.g. tennis, volleyball, handball,

football, etc.). There are two swimming pools: one each for girls and boys.

7. School Canteen - The school canteen encourages students to eat healthy food in order to maintain a healthy body and mind. Soft drinks and candy are not served. Students are not permitted to bring them to school.

8. Prayer Place - RBS provides a place to perform group prayers and to recite the Qur'an. All students are required to pray during the Prayer Recess.

9. School Infirmary: The school nurse keeps health records of all students. Parents must inform the school nurse about any sicknesses or diseases that their child has and any medication to administer on a daily basis.

1..8 Transportation

Parents must arrange transport for their children to and from school based on the school’s

timetable. The school no longer provides a bus service.


1..9 Extra Activities

RBS offers a good breadth of extracurricular activities for students of all stages. It includes

various programs, clubs and activities that are developed based on the interests of the students

and geared towards learning.

The purpose of these programs and activities is to provide learning through play, where

students can build on their existing skills. The programs, activities and clubs that the school

provides are:

1. Student Council: This is the voice of the students. There is one representative per class who

is elected by his classmates. Officers can only be high school students.

2. Sports Day and Tournaments: Each academic year, the PE department organizes several

sports days for all stages. Sports tournaments are competitions held against students from

RBS or other schools.

3. Al-Saheb Festival: This festival is held once during the school year and is open to all RBS

students and the community at large. It encourages collaborative volunteer work between

students from Grade 6 to Grade 12.

4. School Field Trips: The school organizes several fieldtrips in line with academic

requirements. These field trips may be within or outside Kuwait.

5. Award Ceremonies: The school holds several award ceremonies to honor and recognize the

hard work and creativity of students. Awards are also given for students who excel in Qur’an

and Islamic studies.

6. Robotics Teams: as the school seeks to provide the most modern educational

methodologies to allow students to learn in the best way they can and cope with modern

technology, thus; the school sponsor the international Robotics challenge where students

can explore and practice their technical abilities and knowledge in building a Robot that is

programmed to do certain tasks.

In addition to the above, there are also the following:

- Special first recess activities - Senior Bazaar - Department events

2. Admissions

2..1 Admission Procedures and Guidelines

RBS provides an American curriculum for core subjects taught in English. Arabic subjects

comply with the Kuwait Ministry’s curriculum standards. Students of all nationalities are

accepted according to vacancies, assessment tests, and reports from the previous school.

Based on MOE’s rules, RBS does not enroll students with special learning needs or learning

difficulties. Priority is given to siblings of current students and children of alumni.


To enroll a student to RBS, the following steps must be followed:

• Complete the online-application form found in RBS website.

• Based on vacancies; the registrar will contact the parents whom she will either

send a link to select an admission test appointment if the child is being admitted

to the KG or Elementary, or an e-message providing her contact number and

requesting the current and previous year’s report cards of the students who are

being admitted to middle and high school.

• The KG and ES children must pass the admission tests/interviews.

• Based on the admission tests/interviews’ results, the registrar will inform the

parents, by an email message, if their children are not accepted in RBS,

accepted and put on a waiting list, or accepted and enrolled. The message will

include a link to download RBS phone-application for the parents whom their

children were accepted.

• The parent must download RBS application and click the Application Form to

complete the registration procedures and upload the required papers of the

students.

• The student’s papers will be reviewed by the registrar to make sure they are

clear, legible and complete.

• If the papers are approved by the registrar; the parent will be asked to pay the

down payment to reserve a seat for the child.

• If the student’s papers were not complete, clear or legible, and not approved as

such, the parent will receive an email requesting the missing papers or to

reupload them.

• A copy of the application form will be printed by the registrar from the

registration system. The application form will have the information that the

parent had filled.

Based on the instructions of the Kuwait Ministry of Education, the FATHER must register his child(ren) at

the school registration office. Nevertheless, a death certificate of the father must be submitted for the

guardian to finish the registration procedures of the child. If the parents are divorced, the MOTHER

must present a final court rule of her custody.

The parent must sign the printed application and the school’s tuition policy as noted.

Admission decision may be referred to the school’s admission committee, who will review all records

and documents and make the final enrollment decision.

Parents are notified of the decision. Once a grade level closes, a waiting list is published, and parents

and students are notified should an opening become available.


2..2 Document Requirements

1. The completed and signed application form. The parent must sign a printout of the online-

application form at the registrar’s office.

2. The original birth certificate and immunization record and one photocopy of each.

3. The student's and the father's civil IDs and one photocopy of each.

4. The father's official certificate of nationality and one additional photocopy (for Kuwaiti

students).

5. The student's passport, a photocopy of the page containing his/her personal information,

and a photocopy of the residency page (for non-Kuwaiti students).

6. 2 Personal photographs with the student’s full name written on the back.

7. The latest 2 available original transcripts and one additional photocopy to be submitted

with the application form.

8. Submit a good conduct report from the previous school.

Following the student’s admission acceptance, the student’s file of the previous school should

be submitted to the Registration Department, including the Letter of Transfer, Clearance Letter,

previous transcripts, and health file. You may prepare a new health file in the clinic of the area

as per your civil ID.

2..3 Admission Acceptance

• Upon admission, a non-refundable and nontransferable registration fee of KD100 is

required, in accordance with the Ministry of Education laws for the Private Education

Sector.

• Upon admission, a Notice of Admission / To Whom It May Concern letter stating that

your child has been accepted in RBS shall be provided to the parent. This letter

facilitates the transfer of the child's file from his/her previous school to RBS.

• It is necessary to submit the student's school file and health file after one week from

receiving the school’s Notice of Admission.

• In case of change in home address or mobile/home phone numbers, kindly visit our

website www.alruya.edu.kw or simply use the RBS mobile application to update your

information.

2..4 Re-enrollment

Re-enrollment is not automatic. The parents must re-enroll the child(re) via the school’s website www.alruya.edu.ww or RBS phone application. Re-enrollment is confirmed when the parent/guardian approves reading the school’s registration conditions and the Parent-student Handbook.

2..5 Withdrawal from RBS

Students who wish to withdraw from the school will be given a transfer letter upon the

completion of the following procedures:

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1. Completion of a withdrawal form by the father stating the reason for leaving the school.

2. Submission of a Letter of Admittance (To Whom It May Concern) from the school the

student is transferring to.

3. Payment of any outstanding tuition and any other fees due.

4. Return of all school books and other school property, and then obtaining a clearance

form two days after applying for withdrawal.

5. Withdrawing students, at the beginning or during the school year, lose the sibling

discount

6. From grade 6 up to grade 12, a student withdraws from school before the mid-term

exam, he/she will not be given a transcript for the 1st semester.

7. Based on MOE approval, the KD 100 registration down payment is not refundable and not transferable.

8. The school is entitled to one-third of the annual school tuitions if the student withdraws

from RBS after the first day of school; the due date of the first installment. The

registration fee is not counted.

9. The school is entitled to two-thirds of the annual school tuitions if the student

withdraws on 1st Jan. or after, the due date of the second installment. The registration

fee is not counted.

10. The school is entitled to receive the full annual school tuitions if the student withdraws

on 1st April, the due date of the third installment, or after.

11. School tuition will be refunded if the student did not attend school from the beginning

of the year, provided that the school Registration Department is informed, before the

first day of school, that the student will not attend.

12. The parent must refer to the accounts department to settle all due amounts to

complete the withdrawal procedures.

Late Registration (after the beginning of the school year): If a student joins the school after the beginning of the school year: The siblings discount is not included 13. From 1/9 to 31/10 full tuition to be paid. 14. From 1/11 to 30/11 entitled to 10% discount. 15. From 1/12 to 31/1 entitled to 30% discount. 16. From 1/2 entitled to 50% discount

17. Referring to the accounting office to pay all dues.


2..6 Tuition

RBS Financial Policy

I. School Tuition The parents must comply with the Ministry of Education and The School Managements' decisions regarding the increase or decrease of the school fees of the 2021/2022 school year. Tuition payments can only be done via the school

website http://www.alruya.edu.kw and/or the mart phone application. https://www.alruya.edu.kw/about/technology/eschool

1. The fees shown in the table cover textbooks. 2. To reserve the seat, the registration fee of 100 KD is to be only paid through either the school website or the smart phone

application. 3. The first installment must be paid at the first day of school.

School Division

School Fees

Down

Payment

1st installment due at the first day of school.

2nd installment at the first week of

December 2021

3rd installment at the first week of

March 2022

Pre-Kg 1978 100 691 593 594 KG (KG, KG1,&KG2) 2098 100 739 629 630 Elementary (Grades 1-

4) 2650 100

960 795 795

Middle (Grades 5-8) 2975 100 1090 892 893 High (Grades 9-12) 3533 100 1313 1059 1061

The cashier & store of uniform are open from 7:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

II. The Sibling Discount (enrolling more than one child in RBS): 1. Siblings are entitled to KD100 discount. Failing to pay the total tuitions as per the above table or upon the withdrawal of one

of the children, the parent will be deprived from the sibling discount.

2. Tuitions paid by a third party (institutions, work-employer; etc.):

A. The second party must provide the school with a statement affirming shouldering the tuition payments. B. Students whose tuitions are paid by a second party are not eligible for the siblings’ discount, whereas; their siblings whose

tuitions are not covered by the third party are entitled to this discount. C. The report card of the student(s) will be held if the second party failed to pay on time. D. If the second party does not cover the full student’s tuition; the guardian/parent is responsible for paying the remaining amount.

3. If the parent fails to pay the due tuition fees in full by the end of the school year, the school administration will not be

accountable for not reserving a seat for the child for the following school year.

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4. The child’s report card will be retained in case the tuition installments are not paid on time, as shown in the above

schedule.

III. The Withdrawal Policy: In case of student withdrawal, please note the following:

1. Students who are withdrawn from the beginning of the school year are denied their discount. 2. Based on MOE’s approval, the KD 100 registration down payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. 3. The school is entitled to one-third of the year school tuitions if the student withdraws from RBS at the first day of school. The

registration fee is not counted. 4. The school is entitled to two-thirds of the annual school tuitions if the student withdraws on 1st December or after. 5. The school is entitled to receive the full school tuitions if the student withdraws on 1st March or after. 6. School tuition will be refunded if the student did not attend school from the beginning of the year. The registration fee of KD 100 is not refundable. 7. The school tuitions are not refundable if the student was expelled from the school due to the exhaustion of the percentage allowed for illegitimate absence

3. Student Learning and Assessment

3..1 Grading System and Report Cards

The school has adopted Kuwait Ministry of Education's grading system which

corresponds with the American grading system too. Only those with a legitimate need

to know may access student records.

3..2 Middle and High School (Grade 6 to Grade 12) Academic Information

According to the American grading system, grades are allocated using letter grades that mean

the following:

Casheir Department: Direct line 22277069

Hunting line: 1804818, Ext. 526 /559 -Fax-22277044

Casheir Email: [email protected]

Complaints are received through WhatsApp only: 97852730

Hunting line: 18048181

Registration Department:527 / 589 / 580/525

Registration Email: [email protected]


A Excellent

B Very Good

C Good

D Weak

F Failed

Grades are allotted using a Letter Grade for grades 6-12:

Percentage Letter Grade GPA – HS only

97-100 A+ 4

93-96 A 4

90-92 A- 3.7

87-89 B+ 3.3

83-86 B 3

80-82 B- 2.7

77-79 C+ 2.3

73-76 C 2

70-72 C- 1.7

65-69 D+ 1.3

60-64 D 1

Below 60 F 0

4.HIGH SCHOOL: ACADEMIC INFORMATION

4..1 Graduation Requirements:

1) Graduation requirements are divided into compulsory core subjects (Major), and various elective subjects (Minor). To earn the RBS High School Diploma, a student must achieve a record of regular attendance (from Gr.9 - Gr.12).

2) The student must complete the required credits throughout the study of major subjects provided by school. Each subject is equivalent to a specific number of credits, some of the minor subjects are equivalent to (0.5 or 0.25) credit. These requirements will qualify students to gain acceptance into various universities in Kuwait and world-wide.


3) To specialize in engineering, medicine, or science colleges in Kuwait University, the student must complete (4) credits in Science to Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

(4) credits in Mathematics to include Algebra II and Pre-calculus.

4..2 High School - Counseling and Guidance:

• In Grade 9, specialists explain the grading system for students and the school system at the secondary level.

• In Grade 10, the school provides specialized staff to explain the difference between the Scientific and International branches and offer academic guidance to students to help them decide on the branch they should join, according to the field they want to major in.

• In Grades 11 and 12, the counselor guides students on how to apply for admission to universities and how to handle university preparatory tests based on the field they wish to specialize in.

• Students are responsible for registering for any required standardized tests.

4..3 High School - Credit Computation System:

The school credit computation system is in place. In high school (G9-G12), each subject

is designated a number of specific credits based on the number of weekly scheduled

periods as follows:

Credits per Subject

➢ Subjects of 5 periods or more per week are considered 1.0 credit subjects.

➢ Subjects of 2,3 or 4 periods per week are considered 0.5 credit subjects.

➢ Subjects of 1 period per week are considered 0.25 credit subjects.

4..4 Grading & Points Computation System for HS:

Grades are allotted using a letter grade & point system for Grades (9-12) as follows:

Percentage Letter Grade GPA (points)

97-100 A+ 4

93-96 A 4

90-92 A- 3.7

87-89 B+ 3.3

83-86 B 3


4..5

Computation of points:

The final points of letter grades are computed by multiplying them by subject credits, then

dividing the total points of all subjects over the sum of the subjects' credits.

Example:

Earning the grade of "A" in a subject at the end of the year is equivalent to (4) points in a (1)

credit subject. So, the actual number of points that the student has earned in this subject

are: 4 x 1 = 4 points.

If the student got an (A) in a (0.5) credit subject, the actual result will be: 4 x0.5 =2 points.

If the student got an (A) in a (0.25) credit subject, the actual result will be:4 x 0.25 = 1point.

Annual Average:

The following chart is an example of computing the annual percentage of a student, based on the final result earned at the end of the academic year:

80-82 B- 2.7

77-79 C+ 2.3

73-76 C 2.0

70-72 C- 1.7

65-69 D+ 1.33

60-64 D 1

Below 60 F 0

Subject Credit Grade

Points Result (Credit X

Points)

Qu'ran 0.5 B 3 1.5

Islamic Studies 0.5 A 4 2

Ru’ya 0.5 B+ 3.3 1.65

Arabic 1 C+ 2.3 2.3

English 1 B- 2.7 2.7


Annual Average: Total Results = 22.48 = 3.21

Total Credits 7

Cumulative Average (GPA):

(GPA) is the student’s annual average (from Gr. 9 to Gr. 12), and is computed as follows:

years SchoolHigh in credits whole theof Sum

years SchoolHigh in result whole theof Sum=GPA

This average is used in universities and colleges to determine the acceptance of the student. The student is given a transcript showing his/her academic achievement.

Math 1 A 4 4

Science 1 A 4 4

Social Studies 0.5 D+ 1.3 0.65

Computer 0.25 B 3 0.75

Art 0.25 A- 3.7 0.93

P.E. 0.5 A 4 2

Total Credits 7 Total Result 22.48


Transformation of GPA point system to percentage system:

Percentage = (GPA + 1) x 20

Example: If a student earned a GPA of (3.21) points, his/her marks will be computed as follows:

(3.21 + 1) x 20 = 84.2 %.

4..6 University Preparatory Test

Level Tests:

R.B.S. takes upon itself the responsibility of preparing its graduating students to meet the

challenges of higher education. In addition to the graduation requirements, the school

assists students to undertake ability tests in English, Arabic, mathematics and chemistry

conducted by Kuwait University, and students must perform all or some of them based on

the requirements of the college they chose to apply for. These results will be used to

calculate an equivalent mark that will be considered for acceptance into the different

colleges.

Students are required to undertake standardized tests for college admissions inside and

outside of Kuwait. Such tests are the TOEFEL, IELTS, SAT1 and SAT2, which are required for

college admission by many colleges and universities of the world.

4..7 Evaluation System for MS and HS:

The policy of the school adopts a system of continuous evaluation throughout the year.

Students receive four reports cards; one at the end of each quarter.

1. Daily work: It is the sum of a continuous evaluation during the semester to include student activities, both inside and outside the class; project preparation, research and reports, as well as oral and written tests and practical applications.

2. Quizzes: Quizzes are short assessments that offer students the opportunity to evaluate their understanding of the content before more inclusive assessments such as tests and examinations.

3. Tests: Students write an average of two tests a quarter in order to demonstrate a strong grasp of the material taught in the quarter.

4. Examinations: Examinations take place twice a year. Following the second quarter, are the midterm exams which are worth 30% of the semester grade. After the conclusion of the fourth quarter, the final exams take place and they are worth 30 % of the second semester.


• Maximum mark in all subjects is 100%, and the minimum for passing is 60%.

• The final 1st semester exam covers material given in the first semester, and

the final 2nd semester exam covers material given in the second semester

only.

• Nevertheless, in some subjects like Math or some areas like grammar, some

concepts that are taught in the second semester might be based on concepts

given in the first semester. Thus, the second semester exam will also include

these.

4..8 Progress Reports

• Given to weak students who need extra support in some skills.

• Can be viewed online twice a year during the middle of the 1st and 3rd quarter.

4..9 MS/HS Make-up Tests – during the quarters

• Absent students with legitimate excuse will have the chance to be assessed.

• Make-up tests are given once a week or as required. Usually, tests are given on Thursdays, after school, and quizzes are given during the recess on a normal school day. Students can do their make-up tests provided that they do not exceed two tests in a day.

• Students have only two opportunities to make up a missed test.

4..10 MS/HS Make-Up Exam – Mid Term and Final

• If a student is legitimately absent during the Mid Term or Final Exam for one or more subjects, she/he can make it up immediately the week after the exams.

• If a student is illegitimately absent, the grade of the Mid Term or Final Semester Exam will automatically be zero. Nevertheless, the earned grades during the semester will be counted.

4..11 Middle/High School Rules and Regulations for Semester Exams:

• Students should arrive to school early.

• Students should be prepared for the exam and have all their materials and stationery with them.

• Any student coming after 8:00 am will not be allowed to enter and may sit the make-up exam. Lost time will not be compensated.

• Students are not allowed to go out of the examination hall while the exam is still in session.

• Any attempt to communicate with other students (talking, gesturing, exchanging items/notes, looking at their paper or using any electronic equipment, such as calculators unless permitted by the HoD, diaries, mobiles) is considered active cheating.

• Students are not allowed to bring in textbooks, notebooks or any other related materials to the examination hall; everything should be kept outside.

•

2022-2021for MS/HS Girls Section School Year Timetable


2021-2022بنات للعام الدراسي –توقيت الحصص الدراسية للمرحلتين المتوسطة والثانوية

SY2022 -2021–MHS Class Time, girls

األربعاء – الثالثاء – االثنين – األحد Sunday – Monday – Tuesday –Wednesday

الخميس

Thursday

Periods الحصص

Advisoryفترة اإلرشاد

Time لوقت ا

7:10 – 7:22

Periods الحصص


Time الوقت

7:10 – 7:22

st1 7:25 → 8:05 االولى st1 7:25 → 8:10 االولى

nd2 8:08 → 8:48 الثانية nd2 8:13 → 8:58 الثانية

االولى الفرصة

1st Recess 8:58 → 9:27

29min


1st Recess 8:48 → 9:08

20 min

rd 3 9:11 → 9:51 الثالثة rd3 9:30 → 10:15 الثالثة

th4 9:54 → 10:34 الرابعة th4 10:18 → 11:03 الرابعة

th 5 الخامسة11:06 → 11:51

th5 الخامسة10:37 → 11:17

th6 11:20 → 12:00 السادسة th6 11:54 → 12:39 السادسة

فرصة الصالة Prayer Recess

12:39→ 1:09 30 min


12:00 → 12:20 20 min

th7 12:23 → 1:03 السابعة th7 1:12 → 1:52 السابعة

th8 1:05 → 1:45 الثامنة th8 1:55 → 2:35 الثامنة

دقيقة 45 :زمن الحصة السادسة –من الحصة األولى

Period Time : 45 minute

دقيقة 40 الثامنة زمن الحصة –من الحصة السابعة

Period Time :40 minute

دقيقة 40 :زمن الحصة الثامنة –من الحصة األولى



SY 2022-2021 -Section BoysTime Table for MS/HS

- 2021-2022للعام الدراسي بنين –توقيت الحصص الدراسية للمرحلتين المتوسطة والثانوية

األربعاء – الثالثاء – االثنين – األحد Sunday – Monday – Tuesday –Wednesday

الخميس

Thursday

Periods الحصص


Time لوقت ا

107: – 227:

Periods الحصص


Time الوقت

107: – 227:

st1 7:25 → 8:05 االولى st1 7:25 → 8:10 االولى

nd2 8:08 → 8:48 الثانية nd2 8:13 → 8:58 الثانية

rd3 8:51 → 9:31 الثالثة rd3 9:01 → 9:46 الثالثة


1st Recess 9:49 → 10:15

29min


1st Recess 9:31 → 9:51

20 min

th4 9:54 → 10:34 الرابعة th4 10:18 → 11:03 الرابعة

th 5 الخامسة11:06 → 11:51

th5 الخامسة10:37 → 11:17

th6 11:20 → 12:00 السادسة th6 11:54 → 12:39 السادسة

th7 12:03 → 12:43 السابعة th7 12:42 → 1:22 السابعة


1:22→ 1:52 30 min


12:43 → 1:03 20 min

th8 1:05 → 1:45 الثامنة th8 1:55 → 2:35 الثامنة

دقيقة 45 :زمن الحصة السادسة –من الحصة األولى


دقيقة 40 الثامنة زمن الحصة –من الحصة السابعة

Period Time :40 minute

دقيقة 40 :زمن الحصة الثامنة –من الحصة األولى



5. Home Work and Daily Schedule

5..1 Recess Time

During the day, the students have two breaks:

5..2 End of the Day: before and during dismissal time

• At the end of the school day, all students have to follow the teachers’ instructions.

• Parents are not allowed to be present/waiting in the reception area, playgrounds

and school corridors.

5..3 Weekly Homework Schedule – grades 6 and 7 only

Homework is an essential element of the educational process, and an integral part of the

school program. It enforces students' academic skills, develops good study habits, and

encourages students to be responsible and committed.

Parents are encouraged to follow up their child’s work, making sure that it is completed and

due dates are met.

Weekly homework schedules are posted online every Thursday. These schedules will

include homework for each day and the due date.

6. Academic Policies:

6..1 Academic Monitoring

Teachers monitor and measure the academic growth and development of all students on a

continuous basis. At the end of each quarter, all teachers review students’ academic

progress to ensure that positive academic growth is taking place.

Should the teacher identify weaknesses in a student, s/he must refer the case to the HOD,

who in consultation with the teacher and counselor will review the case and create a

development plan for the student.

This plan includes but is not limited to recommendations to help improve the student in the

weak areas within a time frame during which the student’s progress will be carefully

monitored. The student will then be placed on academic monitoring for the following

quarter.


6..2 Retention of Students

RBS shall place students on a “hold” list for registration for the coming year with parental

notification for non-academic reasons or behavior problems. If the behavior does not

change, RBS will consider expelling the student, after receiving the Private Education

Department’s approval.

6..3 Re-take Exams

The student has the right to take the re-take exam in August/September if he/she failed 3

subjects at the most.

• If the student takes the exam, the marks will constitute the final year mark.

• The maximum mark possible on any retake exam is a 69.

• If the student fails in more than three main subjects, he must repeat the year.

• If the student fails any of the second-round exams, he repeats the year.

7. Student Recognition and Awards RBS recognizes its students for good behavior and academic achievement.

7..1 Good Behavior Awards

Students complying with the mission and vision of Ru’ya could be rewarded as

follows:

• rewards by Ru’ya Tarbawiya department

• verbal praise, certificate , gifts and prizes

• Student of the Month certificate

7..2 Academic and Character Awards

1- Al-Ru'ya Award of Distinction

Gift and certificates are given to students who

perform well in one of the school's activities or

represent the school in national events.

2- Award of Commitment

Given to students if proved to be committed and

in compliance with school rules and attendance

policy.

3- RBS’ Quran Memorization Award

A monetary award is given to students who have completely memorized the Quran.


4- Private Education’s Qur'an

Memorization Award organized by

Private Education

Presented to the winners of the Qur'an

competition of Private Education.

5- Tafawak Award

Awarded to students in MS achieving a minimum average of 90%. Awarded to students in HS achieving a minimum GPA of 3.5

8. Parent Communication

8..1 Modes of Communication

RBS makes every effort to keep parents informed on an ongoing basis about the progress

of students both informally and formally. Different modes of communication are utilized

for this purpose:

1. Via SMS

2. Starting from the school year 2018-2019 the official school contact will be through the

RBS E-school smart phone application only. Any other applications are no longer

recognized as an official communication tool. It is the responsibility of the

parent/guardian to download the application of the school on his/her smart phone

device. Other school related news may be relayed to parents through the School

Messaging system.

3. Receptionists: inform the receptionist(s), by phone or in person, about your desire to

meet a teacher, as the teachers have a fixed Parent Conference schedule set by their

HODs.

4. Letters that require a signature shall be signed by parents and returned to the school.

If the student fails to return the letter appropriately signed by the parent, the teacher

will contact the parent by phone or request to meet the parent in person.

5. RBS E-School system: should you require more specific details or information; you can

contact the teachers via their Outlook email accounts and you get the reply in two

working days maximum after receiving your email. Please be advised that it may take

teachers sometime to respond to your email.

8..2 Parents’ written complaints

1. RBS Complaint Form can be obtained from the reception desk.

Your complaints are important to us. Only individual complaints will be received. Please follow the steps below:


2. Complaint form must be filled and return back to the receptionist who will forward it

to the Assistant Director of Admin.

3. The parent will receive a phone call from the Assistant Director of Admin as soon as

possible. It may require to fix an appointment to meet with the Assistant Director of

Admin.

4. All complaints are documented and kept in the Assistant Director of Admin’s office.

8..3 Parent-Teacher Conferences:

A formal parent-teacher conference is scheduled after the distribution of quarter one and

quarter three. The teacher will outline the child's areas of strength and weakness and offer

suggestions for possible courses of action.

The teacher or the parent may initiate, if they think necessary, an additional meeting at

other times to discuss the student’s academic performance and/or progress. Additional

conferences may be scheduled by parents through a note to the teacher or an

appointment through the school reception.

9. Student Expectations

9.. 1 Student Dress Code / Uniform

The official school uniform which the students must adhere to is available in the school uniform showroom, room number 80, on the ground floor. The school badge must appear on the uniform as it is what gives identity to our school. Students must be in full school uniform every day, and wear P.E uniform at the time of P.E class only. Dress restrictions are as follows:

• Only school jackets are allowed. • Hijab is mandatory to be worn by Girls in grades 7 to 12. • Jewelry should not be worn at school with the exception of a watch and a pair of small

earrings (max. two earrings in each ear) for the girls. • Girls are not allowed to wear makeup (including nail polish and lip stick). • Shoes and socks only. No slippers of any form or kind are allowed. • Nose rings are not allowed.


9..2 Student Schedule and Punctuality

Specific gates are assigned for student drop-off and pick-up. The following is the drop-off and

pick-up schedule, and the location for parents and students to go in the morning and at the end

of the school day:

Late students coming after 8:10 are not allowed to enter the school

unless their parent is with them

Drop-off schedule Grades Gate Timing

Boys 6-12 5 6:45 – 7:25

1 7:30 – 8:00

Girls 6-12 4 6:45 – 7:45

Pick-up schedule Grades Gate Timings

Boys 6-7 5 2:35 – 3:00

Boys 8-12 5 basement

2:35 – 3:00

Girls 6-12 4

3

2:35 – 3:00

2:35 – 3:15

• No students will be allowed on campus prior to 6:45am or after 3:30pm, as there will be no

teacher supervision at this time, except for special events or circumstances. If the student stays late after 3:30 for more than 3 times, the parent will be summoned and the student’s re-registration for the following year might be reconsidered.

• Students are encouraged to be at school before7:10am.


9..3 Students Leaving School Grounds (due to private reasons)

RBS was built on the safety standards of Kuwait Fire Service Directorate and its safety and security measures are approved by it, as we strive to make the school a safe environment for the students and staff. The parent will have to come to school, contact the school, or send a written message to the Principal or the Vice-principal in order to pull out his/her child from the school during the school day. The leaving-campus form must be signed, which means that the parent takes complete responsibility for his/her child absence and for what is missed from lessons and tests/exams. If the parent repeatedly pulled his/her child out of the school during the day, without submitting a legitimate doctor or an appointment paper; then the school has the right to consider the student’s absence from school as an illegitimate absence, which means

that the student is may not to make up any missed work and tests/exams. The school

reserves the right to deal with cases on an individual basis. The school is not responsible for re-explaining missed lessons or re-giving missed exams/tests and, the student’s registration in the school for next year will be re-considered.

9..4 Telephone Use

Permission to use phones must be granted by the administration team.

10. Emergency Procedures Fire, safe-haven and shelter-in-place drills

The school has set a plan for three kinds of emergencies to ensure a safe school

environment for students and staff. Evacuation plans, safe-haven plan and fire drills plans.

These drills are performed during the year in order for students and staff to be prepared to

face any unforeseen danger.

11. Other Information

11..1 Parent and Visitor Guidelines

RBS campus is a secure campus. Parents and visitors are expected to cooperate with school

guards and submit their civil Ids at the gate. The parent/visitor will be given a “guest” tag to be

identified as a welcomed guest in the school. The parent/visitor can take the civil Id back upon

leaving. Furthermore, parents do not have access to the classrooms and schools’ facilities

except on conference days, special events or with the Principal's permission.


12.Student Health

12..1 Illness

• Students who become ill at school are taken to the school nurse where they can be looked after appropriately.

• The school nurse is authorized to inform the teacher and respective administration if the student is to be sent home.

• The school nurse may contact the parents if a child requires further medical attention. • The school nurse is responsible for administering medication to a student. • Parents must contact the school nurse and the counselor to disclose any important medical

information pertaining to their child. • The school is not responsible for any repercussions on the student’s health if critical

medical information is not shared with the nurse. In case of any superficial injuries where no medical or psychological report is submitted, the school has the right to take appropriate action.

• Chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes must be proved by an official medical report in order to have the student’s name in the special cases list. Parents’ verbal description of the case is considered unofficial.

• Parents can obtain the school’s sick-leave form from the school’s website and from the school nurse.

12..2 Leaving the school campus during the day for medical reasons (doctor

appointment paper)

Grades 6-12, girls, via nurse Hanan

Grades 6-12, boys, via nurse Mahmoud

• When a parent would like to pull his child out during the school day for a doctor’s

appointment, provided that the doctor’s appointment card is available, parent can refer to

the nurse for permission.

• When a parent would like to pull his child out during the school day for a doctor’s

appointment and he/she does not have the doctor’s appointment card, the parent should

refer to the school administration for permission.

• If a student becomes ill or injured during the school day, the nurse should determine

whether the student must go home due to illness and give permission.

• Students coming late in the morning and have a medical report to justify their lateness,

should refer to the nurse for permission. Other than that, late students should refer to

their school administration.


12..3 Accidents

• Any student who has an accident at school will be taken to the nurse for examination. • If the student requires medical attention at a hospital, parents will be contacted

immediately, and an ambulance will be called; if needed. • If the injury is severe, an ambulance will be called, and parents will be asked to meet the

student at the hospital.

13. Attendance Policy

13..1 Absenteeism

Medical reports from a doctor/hospital must be provided to the administration within 2

days from the date a student has been absent.

• Parents must inform the school in advance by phone or submit a permission letter

to the social counselor if a student will be absent due to a doctor’s appointment.

• When the student is going away on abroad trip for medical treatment, the parents

must inform both of the Registration Department and the Accounting Office.

Non-medical travel is considered unexcused with special case. All work can be made up, but

lessons will not be re-taught. A Travel Form must be completed and signed by the parent

before travelling. A copy of the ticket in the name of the student must be attached to the

form.

13..2 Unexcused Absence

Unexcused Absence Procedures to Follow

After 5 days of absence

1st warning letter

Parent(s) comes to sign the warning letter and be informed of future

procedures. The warning letter will be filed at the Principal’s office.

After 10 days of

absence

2nd warning letter

Parent(s) comes to sign the warning letter and be informed of future

procedures. The warning letter will be filed at the Principal’s office.

After 15 days of

absence

Parent(s) comes to sign and are informed about the consequences of a 16th

absent day, that is:

“If the student exceeds 15 days unexcused absence, whether it

consequently or not consequently during the academic year, s/he will be

suspended from school and will considered as failed and will not be

promoted for the higher class. This year is counted part of the two


retention years allowed by the ministry. No retake exams. Private Education

memo dated 16/3/2016, ref. wt/S/2/21

Notes:

• Medical forms must be signed and dated by the school nurse.

• Medical reports will not be accepted after 2 days from the date of absence.

• 4th medical form during the same semester must be signed by the school’s Health Department if it

was issued from a private clinic or hospital; otherwise, the student’s absence will be considered

illegitimate. If the sick student sought medical cure from the public clinic in his/her area, the

medical form must be signed and stamped by the examining doctor and the clinic’s administrator.

Important Remarks:

1. Students absent with legitimate excuse will NOT be allowed to come to school only to sit for the

exam on that day. Furthermore, they will not be allowed to be present in the school on that day.

The student can re-sit for the exam on another day.

2. To sit for a make-up exam or to be entitled for teacher assistance to explain missed lessons will

require a justification for the absence. Sick-leave papers and the death of a first kin (parents,

grandparents, siblings or what the school administration determines legitimate) are considered

legitimate justifications for the absence. Decisions on exceptional cases are left to the

administration’s discretion.

3. The student is considered responsible for studying the missed materials and for completing and

submitting all the related assignments .

4. If the student is in school and they miss their make-up exam this will result in 0 marks.

13..3 Tardiness Policy

Being in the school before the bell rings is a sign for a successful school day.

Late to school (from 7:25 to the end of the first period at 8:10) (without medical

documented excuse), during the year.

Tardiness Procedures and consequences

The Tardiness Policy will be explained throughout the first week, and if the student is late, coming after 7:25, the following procedure will be applied: First – third Verbal warning

Fourth Parents to be informed

Fifth Informed of future consequences

Sixth Parent signs a “taahud”

Seventh to tenth Minus ½ mark from the missed class

Eleventh and more One-day external suspension

Note 1- The lesson of the first period will not be re-explained. 2- If the student is late 20 minutes to his/her test in the first

period, he/she will be allowed to write their test and missed


time will not be compensated. If late more than 20 minutes or missed the whole first period; the test can be made up on Thursday but with 20% reduction in mark.

3- The administration reserves the right to take the proper procedure according to situation.

4- If the student is repeatedly tardy, the school administration will consider not accepting his/her re-registering for next year in the school.

Late to class (illegitimate tardiness – arriving after the second bell)


First • Verbal warning.

• Subject teacher contacts parents to explain future consequences.

Second • Parents to be informed by subject teacher

• Student signs a promise letter by subject teacher

Third • Deduct 1 mark from the participation grade of the subject/lesson.

• This procedure will be re-applied every time the student is illegitimately late to class.

Late to school after 8:10 without excuse


First 1. The student attend classes and missed instruction will not be re-explained.

2. Parent to be summoned to come the next day to sign a “Taahud” letter, and to be informed of future consequences.

Second 1. Student will not be allowed to enter the school, unless accompanied by his/her parent. The student is to be considered illegitimately absent.

Third 1. Student will not be allowed to enter the school, and he/she is considered illegitimately absent.

2. Any test on this day will have to be done on Thursday but with 20% reduction.


14. Behavior Discipline

Category A: the disciplinary procedures for following list of violations are left to the Principal’s

discretion.

Possible consequences may include external or internal suspension, re-considering and/or holding next

year’s registration, or cancelling/denying it. In extreme cases the consequence can be instant expulsion

Violations:

1-Verbal and physical abuse, sarcasm and insulting gestures towards staff

2- Physical abuse towards fellow students (beating and fighting)

3- Causing chaos and riots inside the school premises or during school field trips and external activities.

4- Stealing

5- Leaving the school building without permission (the school administration is not liable for the safety

of students who are not in the school).

6- Smoking or possessing cigarettes and/or tobacco products inside the school or in its direct

surroundings, or outside the school while still in school uniform.

7- Harassment via Social Media, towards school, staff and other students

8- Not responding to the administrators’ instructions

2- Bullying, which is unwanted and repetitive aggressive and abusive behavior among students, intended to

physically and psychologically harm others and to gain power. It also involves verbal or written abuse and calling

names.

Category B: Electronics

Violation Procedures

Bringing mobiles and/or electronic devices as: I-Pods, I-Pads, smart watches, cameras, ear-phones or any other device considered inappropriate in the school.

1st 2nd 3rd

Detain the device for one week. Student signs a warning letter. Detain the device for a month. Return the device to the parent Parents signs a letter of commitment. Detain the device until the end of the year. To be returned to the student in the last day of the end-of-the-year exams.


Category C: Cheating


Trying to cheat on the exam/test/quiz (peeking, disturbing, whispering

1st 2nd

Verbal warning Take the student’s test paper even if the student did not finish the exam, and it will be corrected. If the student had finished his/her exam then 3 marks will be deducted from the exam total mark. Counselor informs the parent(s) of the incident and of the applied procedures.

Cheating 1st If caught cheating by using any means (papers, books, smart or electronic devices, etc.) the paper will be taken and the student receives a (0) zero, and will be an academic warning.

Category D: Skipping Classes: failing to arrive within the first 10 minutes of class, the student is

considered skipping the class.


Skipping Classes while considered in school

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

and

more

The student receives a warning letter. Parents to be informed by the Vice-principal. One-day external suspension. One-day external suspension and next-year’s registration to be postponed. Two-days external suspension and next-year’s registration is denied

Category E: General Conduct


Not following school and class’ instructions, rules and regulations and disturbing class.

1st 2nd

Verbal warning The student signs a “Taahud”. The teacher informs the parent(s)


3rd 4th 5th 6th

Deduct 1 mark from the subject the student misbehaved in. The subject teacher informs the parent. One-day in-school suspension One-day external suspension Reconsider the student’s next-year’s re-registration

Being in/out of bounds or forbidden areas (elevator, central administration area, basement, playgrounds, reception area, classrooms without a teacher during recess) and using an office phone without permission, etc.

1st 2nd 3rd and more

The student signs a “Taahud” at the VP office. The parent(s) is informed. One-day in-school suspension External suspension

Violating the school’s (Islamic) dress code (please refer to the school dress code section) Improper look: hair, dress, make up and nails School uniform, personal hygiene and appearance, for boys no long hair (Misbah and hats, slippers of any kind and shape are not allowed)

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Verbal warning during the first week of school Warning letter. consequences if same violation re-occurs. In-school suspension. Parents are informed of future consequences if same violation re-occurs. One-day external suspension

Ruining or causing damage to the school’s premises (graphitti, fire alarms)

1st

2nd

The student compensates the school. The student will not be allowed to attend classes till monetary compensation is received. Compensation is to be estimated by the Accounts. Parents to be informed. The student will be assigned an external suspension. Days of suspension depends on the enormity of the damage. The student will have to compensate the school. The student will not be allowed to attend classes till monetary compensation is received.


Compensation is to be estimated by the Accounts. Parents to be informed.

Important Notes:

1. When a student is internally suspended, they will be able to complete all of their assignments

and tests.

2. When a student is externally suspended, he/she will be allowed to do the make-up exam(s) on

Thursday, nevertheless, 20% will be deducted for the exam/test total grade.

3. If a student frequently and constantly violates the school rules, the matter is left to the

Principal’s discretion to apply the proper procedures and consequences.

4. Consequences of other violations not stated in this guide are left to the school’s

discretion.


15. Appendix 3

BACK COVER

Al Ru’ya Bilingual School is located on block 2, Road 3, Bldg. 94 in the Sabah Al Salem area,

Kuwait.

Postal address:

P.O Box 44230 Hawally 32057 Kuwait Add the site map Tel: (965) 1804818 Fax: (965) 222770 E-Mail: [email protected]


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