2018–2019 Student Handbook

Welcome

To

Early Childhood Center

TableofContents Introductions Page#

• AISEMissionStatement/AISEVision/Motto 4• AISEPhilosophy/AISEBeliefStatement 5• AISEAnthem 6• Principal’sWelcome 7-8• AcademicCalendar 9• ContactInformation&SchoolHours 10• Faculty2017–2018 11–12

EarlyChildhoodSchoolExpectations 13 EarlyChildhoodProgramAcademics

• Academic 14• CurriculumGoals 14• Grading 15• ReviewHomeworkPolicy 15

EarlyChildhoodCurriculum 16PhonemicAwareness 179Waysforparentstohelpteachers 18

OtherEarlyChildhoodPoliciesandProcedures • AbsencesandAttendancePolicy

o AISAttendancePolicy 19o HowtoInformtheSchoolofAbsences 19o AccumulatingAbsences 19o BirthdayPolicy 20o HealthyLunchesandSnacks 21o DressCode/UniformPolicy 22o SupplyList2017–2018 23-24

• Communication 25• Busing/Transportation 26• Dismissal 27• AISETransportation 27-28• ElevatorUse 28• EmergencyEvacuation 28• FieldTrips 28• HealthServices 29• Library 30• LostandFound 31• MobilePhonesPolicy 31• PersonalandSchoolBelongings 31• Technology 32• Textbooks 32• VisitorsandGuests 33• WithdrawingStudents 33• LetterofRecognitiontobesignedbyParents 34• Calendar 35

AISEMISSIONSTATEMENT

TheAmericanInternationalSchoolinEgypt(AISE)provides

acomprehensiveandchallengingAmericanandinternationaleducationthatfostersinformedandengagedlocal,regionalandglobalcitizenship.Weinspirestudentstobelifelonglearnerswhocontributepositivelywithina

diverseandchangingworld.

AISEVISION

RaisingStudentAchievementEveryDay,EveryWay

AISEMOTTO

Can’t Hide That Panther Pride A Tradition of EducationalExcellence

AISEPHILOSOPHYAISEprovidesaco-educational,Englishlanguage,collegepreparatoryprogramofstudiesaswellasTheInternationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgramthatculminatesinawardingeligiblestudentsanAmericanHighSchoolDiplomaorInternationalBaccalaureateDiploma.Aholisticeducationisprovidedthatencourageshighstandardsofacademicachievement,meaningfulcollaboration,andpersonaldevelopment,whilesupportingtheuniqueneedsofeachlearner.Weencouragetheexpressionofmultipleperspectivesinasafeandnurturinglearningenvironment,suchthattheculturalidentityofeachstudentisvalued.Wepreparestudentstocontributetoandthriveinamulticulturalsociety.Wesupportstudentsinthedevelopmentofskillsandlearningstrategies.Studentsareencouragedtotakeresponsibilityfortheirownlearningandwell-being.Learningexplicitlyaddressesguidedandindependentinquiryandinvestigations,skilldevelopment,andthinkingstrategiesforfindingsolutionstothecomplexproblemsinherentinthechallengesposedindevelopingasustainableandpeacefulworld.AISEBELIEFSTATEMENTSAtAISE,webelievethateachmemberoftheAISElearningcommunityhasacommitmentto:

• Participateactivelyandresponsiblyinhisorherownlearning;• Supportparent-teacher-studentrelationshipsthatenablesuccessin

learning;• Understandandappreciateeachotherasindividualswithspecial

interests,aptitudes,andtheabilitytolearnandexperiencesuccess;• Supporttheroleofextracurricularactivitiesinenablingstudentsto

exploreinterestsandtocultivateuniqueskills;• CommunicateproficientlyusingtheEnglishlanguageandensureall

students’firstlanguagesaresupportedtotheextentpossible;• Experienceandvalueeducationasalifelongprocess;• Developtheskillstoutilizecontemporarytechnologytoenhancefurther

learning;• Establishandmaintainrespectfulandeffectivecommunicationand

collegiality;• Developinallstudentsasenseofpersonalandsocialresponsibility

throughdemonstratedservicetoothers;• Respectlocal,regional,andinternationalperspectives• Shapethefutureofourschoolthroughstrategicvision,continuous

planning,andagreeduponactionplanslinkedtocontinuousevaluation.

AISE Anthem

The school of many nations

From near and far, here countries are Combined in unity

Standing proud throughout the land

In skies, over shores and sand We hail thee AIS and sing To you our best we bring

Principal’sWelcome!AbigwelcomefromallofourteachersandEarlyChildhoodstaffin(nottomentiontheentireschool).Thisisthebeginningofyourchild’sjourneyintoalife-longlearningexperienceandunderstandingandhowitwilltakeplace.Thebeginningoftheschoolyearisanexcitingtimeforstudent,parents,andteachers.Thistimemarksthehopesanddreamsweallhaveforthestudentsandaprosperousandfunyear.Itwillbemarkedwithmanyactivitiesandhandsonlearningfulloffunandexcitement.Theeducators,allofthepeopleinvolvedinyourchild’slearningdiscoversandverifiesthemosteffectivewaytofosterthelearningprocessinchildrenofallages,intellect,andabilities.Weconsiderchildren’spersonal,emotionalandsocialgrowthinallsubjectdomains.Inoureverchangingworldweadapttothenewconceptsandteachingstrategiesthatmakethelearningexperiencesthatareuptodateandcatertotheindividualizedneedsofthechildren.Asyourchildbeginsthiswonderfuloflearning,wewanttoestablishahomeschoolconnectionthatoffersawayofcontinuingtheprocessoflearningathome.Wewillprovideactivitiesandresourcesthatwillhelpyouaccomplishthesegoals.Iencourageyoutobecomeinvolvedinyourchild’seducation.Togetherwecanhelpyourchildtoreachtheirfullpotential.Wehaveworkedhardtodevelopastrongprogramthatprovidesthebuildingblocksforyourchildwithfoundationforfuturelearning.Weareofthebeliefthateachandeverychildisaworkinprocessandwilldirecthisorherleaningprocesswiththeguidanceoftheadministration,teachers,TAs,supportstaffwillbeabletoassistyou.Ihopeyoustoppedbymyofficewhenyouhaveachance,sowecanmeetpersonally.Ilookforwardtomeetingeachofyou.EducationallyYours,Dr.SaraLekasECCPrincipal“Comingtogetherisabeginning.Keepingtogetherisaprocess.Workingtogetherisasuccess”

Academic Calendar 2018– 2019

First Semester

First Term: September 3, 2018 to November 6, 2019

Monday, September 3rd First Term Begins Tuesday, September 11th Islamic New Year Tuesday, November 6th End of Term 1

Second Term: November 11, 2018 to February 7, 2019

Sunday, November 11th Second Term Begins Thursday, November 15th Parent Conference Day Thursday, November 22nd Thanksgiving Holiday Wednesday, December 20th- January 7th Winter Break Monday, January 25th National Holiday Thursday, February 7th End of Term 2

Second Semester

Third Term: February 7, 2019 to April 11, 2019

Sunday, February 4 Third Term Begins Thursday February 21st Parent Conference Day Friday March 1st to - Saturday, April 9th Spring Break Thursday, April 11 End of Term 3

Fourth Term: April 14th, 2019 to June 19th, 2019

Sunday, April 14th Fourth Term Begins Thursday, April 25th to the 30th Spring Break Sunday, June 9th Graduation Main Campus Sunday, June 10th Graduation West Campus Thursday, June 20th Last Day of School AISE Street Address:

Cairo Festival City (next to Policy Academy) 5th Settlement, Katameya, Cairo, Egypt

Mailing Address: The American International School in Egypt P.O. Box 8090 Masaken Nasr City 11371 Cairo, Egypt

AISE Front Office: 202-2618-8400 Early childhood Office: 202-2618-8466

201207711530 2012-20014155

Fax #: 202-2617-4002 Early Childhood Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday – Thursday

School Faculty 2018-2019

School Administrative Superintendent/Chairman

Superintendent / Chairman

Mr. Walid Abushakra

Advisory an Assistant to the Chairman Deputy Superintendent

Mr. Tammam Abushakra Mr. Wahib Girgis

Assistant Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Hazem Girgis

Director

Mr. Kapono Ciotti

School Administration

Early Childhood Principal Dr. Sara Lekas Elementary Principal Ms. Jen Chile Elementary Assistant Principal Mr. Matt Novak Middle School Principal Dr. Dina Taher Middle School Assistant Principal Mr. Caleb Hatfield High School Principal Mr. Norris Ham High School Assistant Principal Ms. Katherine Gendy High School Assistant Principal Mr. Tyler Elliot School Administrative Staff

Finance Manager Dr. Mohamed Abdou Deputy Finance Manager Ms. Sahar Nour Director of Transportation Mr. Talaat El Mantawi Directory of Security Mr. Adel Mosalam Deputy Director-operations Manager Mr. Moataz Atef

Admissions Director Mrs. Judy Lambert

Early Childhood Center Principal: Dr. Sara Lekas Administrative Assistant: Heba Elgergawy Dismissal Officer: Shereen Ghattas Student’s Counselor: Michael Hayes KGI-A Ms. Rania El Behiri Ms. Maro Fahim KGI-B Ms. Guadalupe Pina Ms. Amira Badawy KGI-C Deborah Clements Ms. Heba Adel KGI-D Ms. Heather Garcia Ms. Sara Nada KGI-E Ms. Ashli Dokhan Ms. Suzette Michael KGI- F Ms. Lynn Brzys

Ms. Sara Hesham KGII-A Ms. Chelsey Pottinger Ms. Soha Mahmoud KGII-B Ms. Carol Concha Ms. Fatema Ali KGII-C Ms. Amelia Stanevicius Ms. Aya Ibrahim KGII-D Ms. Victoria Ward Ms. Kholoud Ali

KGII-E Ms. Abigail Khouzam Ms. Basma Mohamed KGII-F Nadia Al Abdin Sally Fouad ARABIC Ms. Ola Ezzat Ms. Rabab Fathy Ms. Aya El Banna ART

Ms. Sara Halim Ms. Soha Selim MUSIC Mr. Bruce Gorchitza P.E Mr. Courtney Russ Mr. Bruce Croft LIBRARIAN Mr. Rose Dzugan PERMANENT SUBSTITUTES Ms. Gabrielle Gorchitza Ms. Erini Bebawy Ms. Christine Mosaad

Early Childhood School Expectations

o Academic Excellence – We believe that we have the leaders of tomorrow in our school. In order to maximize the opportunity students, have at AISE, it is necessary to give maximum efforts in all school endeavors. Our motto is: Raising Student Achievement, Every Day, Every Way!

o Outstanding Behavior – Students are expected to show respect to teachers, staff, and other student at all times. The PANTHER is our school mascot. We work to give daily recognition to students who model each part of the PANTHER acronym.

o P – Polite o A – Accepting o N – Noble o T – Thoughtful o H – Helpful o E – Encouraging o R – Respectful

o Language – In order to create and maintain an American School

atmosphere in the school, students should speak English on campus at all times with the exception of Arabic classes.

Early Childhood School Program Academics Academic The purpose of the Early Childhood curriculum is to promote each child’s intellectual, emotional and social development in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Students are provided challenging activities and hands- on learning experiences that foster motivation and a positive attitude toward learning. Students will learn in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, art and music.

Curriculum Goals AISE has identified curriculum goals considered essential to the learning process of its students. The goals are set in order to acquire a range of thinking skills, comprehension, interpretation, extrapolation, and synthesis. AISE draws from the best practices of American stateside school districts, as well as Common Core Standards, to offer students a quality American program for students to successfully transfer back to the United States or any international private school worldwide.

The curriculum is organized by standards. Each standard is defined by:

• Essential Understandings • Essential Knowledge • Essential Skills

Grading

Grades for students are reported every nine weeks. Teachers give narrative accounts of strengths and weaknesses each grading period. Midway through the quarter, progress reports are given to students that may be struggling academically or behavior. Communication with parents about student performance is encouraged. Report cards and Progress reports must be signed by a parent and returned to the teacher within seven days.

Review Homework Policy

Reasonable amounts of academic effort outside the class extend the learning environment and reinforce study skills. This homework review is optional in Early Childhood. Activities can promote independent inquiry and demonstrate the pupil’s initiative as a learner. Also, all Early Childhood students should read, or be read to (in English) a minimum of 20 minutes each night in order to keep English skills on the appropriate grade level. We also suggest some reading in Arabic to develop a love for reading. Students will receive a Student Planner for planning and communication. The classroom teachers will go over the usage of this planner before they are distributed. These planners will go home daily and parents can support the completion of home activities. The planner may also be used to record notes or communication between teachers, parents and students.

Early Childhood Curriculum Overview

Language art: Children engage in many activities centered on emergent literacy such as: listening, speaking, reading, shared writing, shared literature, and journal writing. Children will understand that words are composed of separate sounds and that individual and combinations of letters are used to represent those sounds. Math: Concrete materials which children can manipulate are used to teach math concepts. Children are engaged in creating patterns, sorting and comparing, developing number sense, counting, number recognition, measurement, and understanding geometric relationships and concepts. Social Studies: Social studies is integrated within the language arts curriculum. Students learn to be responsible citizens; develop positive relationships with people; explore events and personalities and changes that shape our world and people who live and work in our community. Science: Young children are natural scientists. Students will be introduced to the scientific method by sharpening their observation skills and encouraging a questioning and inquiry approach to our world. Physical Education: Students have minutes of physical education classes daily. The classes are designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness, and encourage good sportsmanship. Music: Develops self-expression and the love for music. Art: Develops and promotes self-expression. The visual arts has practical applications for other curriculum areas including reading, writing, and math.

Phonemic Awareness

Phonemic awareness understanding will help children develop the ability to learn phonics through direct instruction, sharing literature, writing, and guided practice. The children engage in kinesthetic, visual, and auditory literacy activities that help them learn letter sounds. The most effective way you can help your child develop early literacy skills is by reading to them. Many research studies have demonstrated the importance and value of reading to children. Reading to a child helps them develop early literacy skills and a love for reading. Reading also indicates phonemic awareness and is vital to early reading success. There are easy ways for you to help your child develop phonemic awareness at home. These quick, fun ideas can be used as you and your young child are driving, taking a walk, or spending time together. Sing songs that have one or more rhyming words. Ask your child to identify the words that rhyme. Take turns coming up with rhyming words for a particular word family (- ack, -ank, -ill, -ain, -or, -in, -ip, -ay, -ame, -ide, -op, -up, -unk, etc.) the words do not need to be real words. Read rhyming poems and books together, having your child supply the rhyming words as you read

9 Ways for the parents to help teachers:

1. Begin each day in an organized, positive way. Tell him/her how proud you are of him/her. Your child’s self-confidence and security will help him/her do well both in school and in life.

2. Set aside some time at the end of the day to talk about your child’s school day experience. Create a predictable ritual such as 10–20 minutes listening to your child talk about his/her day–before you check phone messages, read the mail, or begin dinner.

3. Have healthy snacks available for your child. Have dinner at a reasonable hour and a healthy breakfast. A well-balanced diet maximizes your child’s learning potential (Check school policy).

4. Include calm, peaceful time in your child’s day. Maintain a schedule that allows him/her to go to school rested.

5. Remember it’s your child’s homework, not yours. Create a specific homework space that’s clutter–free and quiet.

6. Fill your child’s life with a love for learning by showing him/her your own curiosity, respecting his/her questions, and encouraging him/her efforts.

7. Fill your home with books to read, books simply to look at, and books that provide answers to life’s many questions. The school library is an excellent resource. Parents may check out books for their children.

8. Be a partner with your child’s teacher. When you need to speak to the teacher in reference to a specific issue with your child, do it privately, not in front of your child or other parents. Make a point never to criticize your child’s teacher in front of your child or other parents.

9. Set up a system where routine items are easily located, for example, backpacks, shoes, or papers to be returned. Create a central calendar for upcoming events to avoid the unexpected.

Other AIS Policies and Procedures Absences and Attendance Policy

AIS Attendance Policy

• All students are expected to arrive at school 8:10 am and to attend all scheduled classes.

• Students should be especially careful about missing classes for any reason as prolonged absences may affect learning new concepts which will eventually affect grades.

• The dates of the school vacations are published at the beginning of the year. We encourage parents to plan family vacations within these dates.

• Students should not plan to leave school for medical appointments, early travel plans, etc. Make your plans to have appointments and travel outside of school hours. In the event that an early dismissal is unavoidable, a written note should be brought or emailed to the School Office first thing in the morning on the day of the early dismissal.

• Students who are participating in a school sponsored event or activity are expected to be in attendance the day of the event or activity.

• Student absences due to participation in school sponsored activities, events or field trips are not counted as an absence.

How to inform the school of absences

• Unplanned Absence – Parents should call or email the school office prior to 8:00 am on the day of the absence to notify the school.

• Planned Absence – Parents should submit a written request to the principal for approval at least two weeks prior to the first day of the planned absence. Work will be available prior to the planned absence and is due within five days of return to school.

Accumulating Absences

• Students with 10 days of absence will receive a written note along with the school’s attendance policy. The parent is required to verify receipt of information.

• Students with more of 15 days of absence will require a Parent Conference with the Principal.

• Students with 30 days of absence will require a Parent Conference with the Principal and may be required to attend summer school in

order to pass the grade level, if they haven’t met grade level expectations.

Birthday Policy Birthdays will be celebrated twice a month in class for all children who have his/her birthday on 1st-15th approximately on the 15th of the month and 16th–31st approximately on the 30th of the month. The classroom teacher will confirm all dates ahead of time. Siblings from other classes are not allowed to attend their brother or sister birthday party. “We recommend cupcakes and juice. No gift bags, balloons, noise makers, masks, hats or toys of any kind please.”

Healthy Lunches and Snacks

Students must have a healthy lunch (a sandwich, pasta, etc.), something to drink (water bottle, milk, juice box,) and a healthy snack (fruits and vegetables) every day. Popular and easy snacks to eat could be cucumbers, apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, or strawberries. Chips, chocolate, and sugary snacks go against the Healthy Food policy of the school and therefore cannot be eaten at school. We will be eating in a large group, family style. This is a great time for learning English and social skills.

Dress Code AISE Uniform Dress Code Policy

All AISE students are expected to be properly groomed for school and to wear the school uniform daily unless otherwise announced by the School Offices. The school uniform consists of NAVY BLUE trousers, skirts, or shorts and the official school uniform shirt, available at the school store. There is no code policy for the shoes but for safety purposes no open toed flip-flops or slippers. During PE classes, the uniform consists of navy blue shorts or warm-up bottoms and the school PE shirt available at the school store. Early Childhood students are allowed to wear their PE uniforms to school on days when they are participating in PE class.

Students who are not dressed according to the Dress Code will be given an opportunity to:

• Call home or purchase the correct school uniform in the school store.

On non-uniform days, or after-school functions, clothing worn to school should be in keeping with the academic environment of the school.

SUPPLY LIST 2018-2019

Pre-k

-1 Small Pillow -1 Small Blanket -4 Packages of wet wipes -1 package of crayons -1 package of washable markers -2 boxes of tissue -1 water bottle (everyday) -1 pair of underwear -1 pair of pants -1 shirt -1 pair of socks -1 large backpack big enough to hold a lunchbox and notes from school -2 small ziplock boxes -2 large ziplock boxes

KGI

-1 small pillow -1 small blanket -4 packages of wet wipes -1 package of colored pencils -1 package of crayons -1 package of washable markers -3 boxes of tissues -1 box of large zip-lock bags -1 box of small zip-lock bags -1 water bottle (everyday) -1 pair of underwear -1 pair of pants -1 shirt -1 pair of socks -1 large backpack big enough to hold a lunchbox and notes from the school

KGII

• 3 packages of wet wipes • 3 boxes of tissues • 2 boxes of small zip lock type bags • 1 box of large zip bags lock type bags • A reusable water bottle. This should be sent every day. • 1 change of clothes, including underwear, socks, and a

complete set of uniform. Please put your child’s name on each item

• Regular six packs • A healthy snack and lunch should be sent every day. Please

do not send any sweets cereal, cookies\biscuits, Nutella or other chocolate, cakes or chips. Your child will not be allowed to eat them at school.

COMMUNICATION

• Students’ planner. A daily tool used to communicate between home and school.

• Weekly teacher’s newsletter talking about what you are going to work on, activities and any other information.

• Monthly Principal’s newsletter.

• Teacher’s web page; Shutterfly.

• Emails.

Transportation Morning: - Parents accompanying children need to go through BLUE GATE (5), to be

able to come inside the building. Please, when you are in front of the Elementary office, give your child to our Teacher Assistants, and we will take him/her to their required location. Parents cannot go to the classroom because interferes with other children, and then, they all start crying, We realize that this separation may be difficult at first but be assured, in a very short time they will all be fine.

End of the day: - Teachers and Teacher Assistants accompany children to the gate and

buses. Parents need to wait outside by the gate, not in front of the classroom.

Busing/Transportation:

AISE offers bus transportation for students whose parents contract for these services. Within certain restrictions, busing is provided door to door. This service is available only to those students who pay for bus service for

the school year. Students who do not pay for bus service for the school year may not ride buses with students who are bus riders. All buses have a bus monitor. The bus monitor or in some cases the driver or a staff member will report inappropriate behavior to the principal or designee. The bus monitor is there to ensure that school bus rules are followed and should be respected in the same manner as any staff member.

Is a privilege provided to students for their convenience. During transport, students are required to abide by the following Bus Rules. If you are taking home a child that is not your own, that child’s parents must inform the office in writing by 1:00 for you to receive a security pass. 1. Students will proceed directly to their seat and stay seated and use the

seatbelt. 2. Students will remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop at

the students’ home. 3. Students will speak in a quiet voice to the person next to them. 4. Students will keep their head, hands, arms, legs, and all other objects

to themselves and inside the bus at all times. 5. Students will not litter on the bus. Children will treat the bus with

respect. 6. When disembarking the bus, students will use caution and look both

ways before crossing the street. Students, who choose to not abide by the Bus Rules, will accept the following consequences: o 1st Offense

§ Verbal warning by the bus coordinator o 2nd Offense

§ Written warning by the bus coordinator § Verbal warning by the Principal

o 3rd Offense § Parents are notified

o 4th Offense § Student cannot use bus for 1 day § Parents are notified

o 5th Offense § Student is taken off the bus for 1 – 3 days depending on age and grade level

o 6th Offense • Student loses bus privileges for the remainder of the school year o ** Depending on the severity of the behavior, the consequences listed

above may be accelerated Elevator Use

Elevators may only be used by students with a medical need.

Emergency Evacuation

Emergency plans have been developed and will be distributed to each staff member. Drills will be held throughout the year to familiarize students and faculty with problems and necessary procedures. Teachers will give specific instructions to students throughout the year. Students should know and follow these rules:

1. Upon hearing the alarm, students will proceed in a single line without talking, always under the direct supervision of the teacher.

2. Students will proceed to an assigned location outside the building.

3. Students will remain with the teacher who is in charge at the time of the alarm.

Field Trips

Educational field trips are defined as a school sponsored trip away from the school site. Field trips are sponsored by the school with the purpose of enhancing learning. AISE covers transportation costs for field trips within a 25 km radius of Cairo. All other expenses are the responsibility of the parent.

Health Services

Two physicians who are trained and experienced in handling student health problems staff the campus health services office. Students may go to the health office at any time during the school day when ill or injured from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. Students going to the clinic during class time must have a pass from the teacher whose class they are missing. Passes signed by the doctor must be submitted to the teacher when a student returns to the classroom. Students may be referred to the school clinic by the school staff for vision testing, personal hygiene or other problems related to health. If a student is too ill to continue with classes, parents will be notified and requested to take the student home. Parents should make sure that emergency contact numbers are always up to date. If a student must take medication at school, the parent must contact the school clinic and make arrangements. At school, Early Childhood students may only take medications administered through the clinic. Students should not have medications in their possession.

Library

Many students, teachers, staff and parents share the AISE library. It serves as reading and information center within the context of the various curricula taught at all divisions. In order that everyone may enjoy and make use of the library, students will:

o Share the materials and resources by returning them on time o Return them to where they belong so that other students can

locate them. o Keep materials in good condition so the materials last for other

students to use. o Share the space by allowing others to use the facilities. o Keep sounds to a minimum so as not to interfere with someone

else’s need to read or to find information. o Share the library staff, they are few and you are many!

The library is a classroom where students learn information skills to find, select, analyze, organize, and communicate meaningful information. KG II students visit the library once a week for information skills lessons, literature appreciation and book exchange Pre – K and KG will also visit the library. Overdue notices are sent periodically through the classroom teachers. Any lost books or fees due to the library must be settled prior to the final term or report cards will be withheld.

The library is a well-equipped facility, the pride and joy of AIS. Please enjoy!

Lost and Found

Boxes are provided at the security office at the front gate (red gate) for any student property found on campus or on school buses. To minimize loss, all items of clothing, PE clothes and school supplies, and other belongings should be labeled with the students’ name.

Mobile Phone Policy

The use of mobile/cell phones including all accessories is strictly forbidden. If students bring cell phones to the school, it has to be turned off during school hours. Any break of this rule will result in the confiscation of the phone. Parents must come into the Early Childhood Office to pick up the phone.

Personal and School Belongings

Students are discouraged from bringing valuable items, expensive clothing, jewelry or money to school. If a student chooses to bring such items, they remain responsible for these items. All clothing, especially coats, jackets, and sweaters should be labeled with the student’s name, grade, and teacher’s name to ease and facilitate returning lost or misplaced items.

Technology

Internet access is now available to students and teachers at The American International School in Egypt. We are very pleased to bring this access to our school and believe the Internet offers vast, diverse, and unique resources to both students and teachers. Our goal in providing this service to teachers and students is to promote educational excellence in our school by facilitating resources for sharing, innovation and communication. The Internet is an electronic highway connecting millions of computers all over the world and millions of individual subscribers. Students and teachers have access to:

o Electronic mail communication with people all over the world o Information and news from educational sites (NASA,

Smithsonian, etc.) as well as the opportunity to correspond with the scientists at NASA and other research institutions around the world

o Public domain software and shareware of all types o Discussion groups on a plethora of topics ranging from

multicultural, environment, music, and politics. o Many universities, library catalogues, the US Library of

Congress and ERIC (Educational Information Clearing House) and countless other valuable sites.

Visitors and Guests

Visitors of AISE (including parents) are welcome to come to the campus. When requesting to visit a classroom, prior arrangements must be made through the Principal’s office. Friends of students and former students should not plan to visit the school during instructional

time, but are welcome for special events and after school. All visitors must register with the Early Childhood School Office upon arriving.

Withdrawing Students

Every student withdrawing from school during the school year must have a student withdrawal form completed before school records can be released. The Admissions Office completes the withdrawal form. The form will be signed once all fees have been paid, all books returned, and all school obligations settled.

AISE Early Childhood School Code of Conduct Parents: I have read the AISE Parent / Student Handbook and have discussed it with my child. I understand and accept the expected student behavior and consequences while my child is enrolled at AISE. _____________________________________ Grade ______________________________________________________________ Student Name (PRINT CLEARLY) ______________________________________________________________ Parent name (PRINT CLEARLY) ___ I agree to share my email / phone with other parents. Email: ______________________________ Phone: _____________ ___ I disagree to share my email with other parents. ___ I disagree to share my phone with other parents. ___ My Child goes home by Car. ___ My Child goes home by Bus. (Bus no. ) Answering numbers: Mother’s No.: _________________ Father’s No.: ____________________ Emergency No.: Name: _______________________ No.: ____________________________ Name: _______________________ No.: ____________________________ ____________________________ Date ______________________ Parent(s’) Signature

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