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Dear Staff,

A very warm welcome is extended to both new and returning staff. I trust that the returning staff members had a restful vacation and spent some much needed quality time with family and friends. As to our new members, you will soon come to realize that Jeddah Knowledge International School is a very special place, indeed. At our school both students and staff have the opportunity to experience personal growth beyond their wildest expectations.

Our goal at JKS is to hire only the most highly qualified, motivated, innovative and technologically adept staff. And that means YOU! As part of our commitment to professional development, you will all have a continuous development plan that will aim to provide you with the tools and resources necessary for “best practice”.

My sincerest hope is that you will not only have a productive year, but also one that is enjoyable and personally uplifting.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Elham Al Fadli Executive Director

1. WELCOME LETTER

2.1. JKS PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVES, BELIEFS

Philosophy Exemplifying our commitment to internationalism, academic excellence and belief in the importance of a well-rounded education, we integrate the academic curriculum with the development of life-long skills, values and attributes. It is our aim to provide a structured environment for each student to develop respect for the world’s cultures and differing perspectives and to achieve full educational and personal potential in a constantly changing world.

Objectives

• Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful post-secondary education.

• Students will develop enthusiasm for learning through independent, critical and creative thinking.

• Students will develop respect for themselves and other cultures through the school’s curricular and co-curricular activities so as to help create a better understanding and respect for all people with whom they share the planet.

• Students will develop respect and care for the school environment and its surrounding community.

• Students’ achievements will be improved based on data gathered through internal and external assessments.

• Students will become holistic thinkers who are knowledgeable, with the skills, attitudes and values required of responsible citizens in a global community.

• The school’s facilities, including its buildings, will be further developed in support of its learning programs.

Beliefs • Each student deserves an excellent academic education. • Bridging the gap between a child’s potential and his/her actual achievement is our constant

challenge and commitment. • Students should have a clear understanding that knowledge, excellence, hard work, and

honesty are the fundamentals for future success. • A community that encourages self development and lifelong learning benefits both the

individual and the global community as a whole.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.2 IB PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVES, BELIEFS The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring

young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

2.3 SCHOOL PROFILE

School Name: Jeddah Knowledge International School Address: P.O. Box 7180 Zip Code 21462

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Telephone: (00966) 2 691-7367 / 662-0174 / 2568231 Fax: (00966) 2 691-3974

School’s Email: jksinfo@jks.edu.sa Website Address: www.jks.edu.sa School Accreditation:

Council of International Schools (CIS) New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Commission on American and International Schools Abroad (CAISA) Advancing Excellence in Education (advancED) North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI)

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School:

JKS is the first IB Continuum School is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia authorized to offer the three IB Programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).

Members of the following Associations:

Council of International Schools (CIS) European Council of International Schools (ECIS) International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA) Association for Supervision in Curriculum Development (ASCD) National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC)

Senior Management Team:

Mrs. Elham Al Fadli, Executive Director, ext. 101 Dr. Connie Weiner, Head of School, ext. 141 Mrs. Yasmin Suliman, Deputy Head of School ext. 113 Mrs. Zainab Ibrahim, Administration Manager, ext. 307 Mrs. Nicholette Marillier, Head of Upper School, ext. 407 Mrs. Karin Holloran-Alghamdy, Head of Primary School, ext. 131 Mr. Joseph Castillejo, Deputy Head of Primary-Boys Section, ext. 210 Mr. Ahmad Rasheed, Administration Manager-Boys Section, ext. 204

School’s Logo

2.5. SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

Jeddah Knowledge International School (JKS), first established in 1996, is recognized in Saudi Arabia for its unwavering dedication to academic excellence, its highly effective administrative team, low teacher-student ratio, and a well-rounded environment catering to all aspects of our students' needs.

JKS is authorized by the Saudi Ministry of Education to offer International Education. It is the first private Saudi school in the Kingdom authorized to implement the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school was granted authorization for the Diploma Programme (DP) in May 2010 and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in June 2010 making JKS the first IB Continuum School in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the five schools in the Middle East and the Gulf Region to be authorized to offer the three IB Programmes: PYP, MYP and DP. Students will be offered the American Diploma and be prepared for the SAT I, SAT II, and IB examinations. Additionally, JKS is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Furthermore, JKS is the first private school in Jeddah to be accredited by the Advancing Excellence in Education (advancED) / North Cenrtal Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI).

Our academic staff comprises of qualified, experienced, and dedicated teachers representing fourteen nationalities. The school provides maximum opportunities for continued professional development through IB workshops worldwide, in addition to our in-house workshops run by qualified consultants.

Our academic program strives towards Academic Excellence and it covers the American and International Baccalaureate standards of learning, supervised by our Heads of Departments, DP, MYP, PYP, and Subject Coordinators.

Our facilities were built according to international specifications. The building is fully air-conditioned and equipped with security cameras throughout the classrooms and campus. The facilities include the following:

• 40000 sqm. Land Area • 3 School Libraries • 113 classrooms • 2 School Clinics • 15m Covered Swimming Pool • Nursery Room • 2 Huge Air-Conditioned Basketball Courts • 2 Design Technology Rooms • 2 Fully Equipped Gymnasiums • 1 Music Rooms • Multi-Purpose Auditorium • 2 Drama Rooms • 4 Computer Laboratories • 5 Play Areas • 7 Specialist Science Laboratories • 2 Uniform Rooms • 3 Mosques & Washing Areas • 4 Art Rooms • 1 Academic and College Counselor Room • 2 Meeting Rooms • 4 Monitor Rooms • 1 Social Counselor Room • 1 Workshop Room • 2 Costume Rooms • 4 Resource Rooms • 2 Staff Lounges • 1 Sand Room • Students’ Lounge • 3 Cafeterias serving Meals, Snacks, and Drinks • 46 Professional and Support Staff Rooms

• Smart Boards and Computers in • 100% Broadband Internet Connection for every computer every classroom

• 20 Specialist Subject Rooms

2.6 SCHOOL DIRECTORY AND EMERGENCY NUMBERS

General Information Inquiries about School Events Urgent Messages for Student or Teachers Inquiries about attendance Reception Personnel Tel. No. 691-7367 / 662-0174 / 256-8231 ext. 101 / 125

Administrative Team

Admissions Inquiries Tel. No. 691-7367 / 662-0174 / 256-8231 Executive Director (through School Secretary ) ext. 104 Head of School ext. 141 Deputy Head of School ext. 113 Administration Manager ext. 307 Head of Upper School ext. 407 Head of Primary School ext. 131 Deputy Head of Primary School ext. 130 Deputy Head of Primary – Boys Section ext. 210 DP Coordinator ext. 404 MYP Coordinator ext. 241 PYP Coordinator ext. 120 Subject Coordinators for Upper School ext. 411 Math Coordinator G1-G5 ext. 132 English Coordinator for G1-G5 ext. 233 English Coordinator for Preschool ext. 128 Arabic Coordinator for Preschool ext. 106

Business Manager

School Fees Inquiries Tel. No. 691-7367 / 662-0174 / 256-8231 Business Manager / School Cashier ext. 108 Admission Personnel ext. 103

Health Services Health Concerns Inquiries When Your Child is not Feeling Well Your Child’s Regular Medications School Nurse Tel. No. 691-7367 ext. 107

Library Library Hours Inquiries, Overdue Books School Librarian (Preschool-G5) Tel. No. 691-7367 ext. 311 Library (G6-11) Ext. 400

Emergency Contacts Head of School Dr. Connie Wainer

Head of Primary School Karin Alghamdy 050-363-1633 Head of Upper School Nicholette Marillier 055-376-4037 HR Personnel Susan Abduljawad 050-353-6315

Maintenance Manager Tarek Khodo 053-136-6666

We firmly believe in educational partnerships and urge our parents to encourage lifelong learning by being involved in their child’s education and to nurture the desire to inquire and be a critical thinker. As educators, we recognize that we empower today’s young people, and as such we remain open minded, adaptable, and flexible from year to year in our learning programs that pursue excellence.

2.7 SCHOOL HOURS

The daily schedule is as follows:

Grade Level Arrival Dismissal

Pre-Primary (Preschool) 7:45 AM 1:00 PM 1st to 2nd Grades 7:40 AM 2:00 PM

3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades 7:30 AM 2:30 PM

6th – 11th Grades 7:20 AM 2:45 PM

2.8 SCHOOL CALENDAR

August 2010 S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

3rd -11th Feb. Midyear Holiday

September 2010

S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

20th Sept. first day of G3 – G11 21st Sept. first day of P – G2

14th – 22nd April Midterm Holiday

11th – 19th Nov. 19th Nov. Hajj Holiday

28th June Last day of school

February 2011 S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

March 2011 S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

April 2011 S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

October 2010 S S M T W T F 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

November 2010 S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

May 2011 S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

December 2010 S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

June 2011 S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

January 2011 S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

July 2011 S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

First/Last day of school Holidays Weekends

2.9 COMMUNICATION JKS employees must use their JKS email addresses for any school communication and are requested to check it daily. 2.10 TUTORING

1. A teacher intending to conduct private tutoring should file a request for approval from the Executive Director. 2. A teacher who decides to tutor must understand that what he/she does so as a private contractor and not as an agent of JKS. Hence, she should:

a. understand and accept all liabilities that may result from any tutoring arrangement.

b. understand the need for high ethical and professional standards. c. understand the implications of the Conflict of Interest policy.

3. The following rules should also be observed:

a. The Tutoring must occur outside of school working hours and workdays. Tutoring should not start before 5:00 p.m.

b. Teachers are not allowed to tutor more than two (2) students.

c. Tutoring shall not take place in any of the school’s facilities.

d. The materials provided to teachers by the school must not be used for private fee-for-service tutoring, except materials issued to the student – e.g. textbook.

e. Teachers should not reveal or discuss any internal policies or discuss any issues with parents/students.

f. No teacher is permitted to tutor a child in her class or grade level.

g. No private tutoring should conflict with school events, meetings, and other school activities.

2.11 FUND RAISING

It is against the school policy for students to collect money through school-sponsored events for personal gain. All fund raising must be approved by the Board or the School Owner and it must be utilized in community service activities or for the purchase of additional library materials.

2.12 SCHOOL LETTERHEAD All school correspondences that use the school letterhead must be approved by the Department Heads, Coordinators, or Executive Director before being sent out. 2.13 VISAS/IQAMAS The Human Resource Personnel will outline the procedures related to obtaining the necessary visas, iqamas and any other necessary legal documents required.

2.13.1 Visit Visas The validity of a visit visa is usually one month. The Human Resource

Personnel will keep track of the validity date of the visa but it is advisable to ask for the corresponding Gregorian date to schedule employee’s own visa. The HR Office will start the process of renewing the visit visa one week before the expiry date. An appropriate travel letter which is issued through the HR, is an important document to carry at all times.

2.13.2 Working Visas/Iqama

Once a working visa is issued, the passport will be retained by the Human Resource Office. The passport will be used for registration and the application of the Iqama (resident permit).

The Iqama must be carried at all times because Saudi law requires that the employee submits his/her passport to the HRP immediately upon reporting to work. The HR Office will exchange the Iqama card for the passport.

When the employee needs to travel outside the Kingdom, the passport will be returned two days before the travel date and, in return the Iqama will be submitted to the HRP.

The Iqama is valid for one year. It must be renewed one month before its expiry date. The HR Office will issue a letter indicating that the school is in the process of renewing it. The employee will need to carry this letter at all times.

2.13.3 Renewing /Issuing Passports

In renewing the employee’s passport or issuing a new one for a family member, the HR Office will need to transfer the Iqama information to the new passport before an exit/re-entry visa can be issued. The employee needs to submit both the old and the new passport for this process.

It is a requirement, as per Saudi Arabian law, for the Iqama to be carried at all times. The law further requires that, upon returning to work after travelling, that the passport be submitted to the employer.

2.13.4 Transfer of Sponsorship

JKS’s policy regarding the transfer of sponsorship to another employer in the Kingdom is as follows:

• If the employee is hired on a JKS visa, the sponsorship is not transferrable. Re-entry into the Kingdom will then be under another employer’s sponsorship.

• If the employee is hired locally and wants to transfer sponsorship to JKS, the following documents must be submitted:

a. A letter from the current employer stating that he/she is granting permission for the transfer of sponsorship

b. A medical report c. Two letters of intent addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Office of Labor (OL)

d. 6 passport size photographs e. Stamped documents from the employees’ embassy (e.g. diploma, and other relevant certificates)

2.13.5 Marital Status The following documents must be submitted to the HR Office once the

employee’s contract stipulates a married status which allows his/her own family to join him/her:

• Qualification documents • Marriage certificate • Birth certificates of children

2.13.6 Photographs The employee is requested to supply six photos of him/herself together with

his/her own family if they are also passport holders. He/she will be informed if the HR Office needs additional photos.

2.14 VISITOR’S VISAS FOR RELATIVES JKS’s policy regarding staff members who would like to apply for a visitor’s visa for

relatives is as follows:

• The employee can seek help from the HR Office to complete the visa application via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. The status of the application can be viewed on this website.

• The HR will arrange for the necessary signatures from the Prince’s office. • The employee needs to personally submit his/her passport and Iqama copies to the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs. • If the visiting relative is under age, a written letter is required from parents/guardians

granting permission for the child to travel by him/herself. • Once the visa is approved, a visa number will be given to the employee. This number

needs to be sent to his/her relative. The relative will complete the process in the Saudi Embassy in his/her country where the visa will be issued.

2.15 EXIT/RE-ENTRY VISAS Only the HR Office can apply for an Exit/Re-entry visas. The employee needs to

inform the HR 20 days before the expected travel date. If the employee does not cancel the valid visa one month in advance, a SR 1000 penalty for the employees account will be incurred.

The employee needs to ensure that there are no traffic violation fines before trying to get an exit/re-entry visa.

2.16 FINAL EXIT VISA

Upon termination of the employee’s contract, the HR will start the process of issuing a final exit visa one month before the expected date of leaving. During the process, the employee will surrender his/her Iqama to the HR, and the HR in turn will issue a letter that must be carried by the employee at all times. While the application is in process, the employee cannot travel outside the country.

The employee needs to ensure that there is no any traffic violation ticket before trying

to get a final exit visa.

2.17 VISA FOR OTHER COUNTRIES

When the school has to send an employee outside the Kingdom for training or other school trips, it is the responsibility of the employee or the coordinator to prepare all the required documentation. The HR can help, upon the request of the employee and/or the coordinator, by getting forms and requirements from the embassy and by sending all the prepared documents to the embassy for processing. 2.18 DRIVER’S LICENSE

The following procedures will apply if the employee is obliged to drive a car or if he wishes to drive his own.

2.18.1 Driving on a Visit Visa

Male employee, having a visit visa, is allowed to drive a car using his International or Gulf States Driving License. He can drive a rented car or one of the school’s cars once issued an authorization letter by the school. Please note that females are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia as it is prohibited by the law.

If the employee wishes to drive a car, which he does not own or does not belong to the school, he should obtain an authorization letter from the car owner. There is no need for an authorization letter from JKS.

2.18.2 Driving on a Working Visa

After an Iqama has been issued, the employee can seek assistance from the HR for the issue of a driver’s license. The following documents are required:

• A letter of authorization signed by the Management • The home country Driving License with an Arabic translation • The required blood and eye tests • Clearance report from the traffic office

The request for any assistance should be submitted to the HRP at least

three days in advance.

2.18.3 Females and Driving

Females are not allowed to drive in accordance with Saudi law. It is also against the law for a woman to be inside a car or in a public place with a man not her husband, brother, father, uncle, or grandfather or taxi driver. If confronted by the police, proof of the relationship will be required.

2.19 ISSUING OF A MOBILE NUMBER A Saudi mobile sim card can be issued after the procurement of the Iqama. If the school driver is available, he may take the new employee to one of the Al-Jawal or Mobily centers to apply for a prepaid sim card.

2.20 SHIPPING OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS The Iqama must be produced when the employee wishes to ship his/her personal belongings. He/she takes full responsibility for the shipping and not the school. The school will issue the necessary letters that the employee may need. 2.21 OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT Once the Iqama has been issued, the employee is required to fill out the application form for opening a bank account at the Saudi Hollandi Bank. The school will provide the employee with a letter which confirms that he/she is currently employed at Jeddah Knowledge International School (JKS). The school then will deposit the employee’s salary into his/her account. If the employee has an existing bank account at the Saudi Hollandi Bank, he/she needs to give the account number (by filling out a form) to the HR Office. The HR Office will in turn inform the Accounting Department. If the employee prefers to open an account at any another bank, he/she will shoulder the monthly bank charges for the transfer of salary into that particular account. 2.22 PURCHASING/RENTING A CAR The purchasing/renting of a car can be done after the employee has received his Iqama. JKS will provide a letter for submission to the Traffic Office. The letter needs to be attested by the Chamber of Commerce. The attestation is the responsibility of the employee. It is also the responsibility of the employee to inform the HR of all the required papers or information required by the renting or purchasing company to avoid any delays.

3.1 INDUCTION WEEK DEFINITIONS

• Orientation and Induction Programme - An organized programme of activities to support the teacher through

the school system. The process is supportive, informative, and instructive.

• Inductee - A teacher new to Jeddah Knowledge International School.

• Mentor - A teacher who meets the position requirements and is chosen to be

responsible for implementing the induction activities as listed in the Teacher Orientation and Induction Programme Handbook.

• Induction Team - This team is composed of the Head of Department, PYP or MYP or DP

Coordinator, Subject Coordinators, mentor teacher, and the inductee. - The job of this team is to ensure that the inductee is aware of the

school system and is comfortable in applying it. 3.2 ORIENTATION AND INDUCTION OBJECTIVES

3.2.1 What is orientation and induction? Induction and orientation is a structured process that must begin one or two weeks before the first day of school. Induction introduces teachers to the school’s philosophy, objectives and beliefs, culture, climate, and policies. Its purpose is to:

• Promote participation, understanding, and commitment to the school’s philosophy and programs.

• Provide teachers with information regarding the programs implemented in the school, pedagogy, daily operations, classroom routines and effective classroom management through informative workshops.

3.2.2 Induction and Orientation Objectives (in schedule) • To provide teachers with information regarding the school’s philosophy and

goals • To expose teachers to effective classroom techniques and classroom

management and programmes implemented in the school, pedagogy, daily operations, and classroom routines

• To familiarize teachers with the school programme’s and documents (e.g. curriculum subject content and expectations, concepts to be taught, etc.)

• To explain methods of assessment and methods used to evaluate students’ progress

• To provide information about mentor duties and criteria • To provide teacher information regarding student support services, their

purpose and objectives, and the process for referrals • To provide a support system for new teachers • To provide teachers with appropriate workshops and training • To discuss the appraisal system • To discuss the daily operations of each department

3. INDUCTION WEEK

3.3 MENTOR RESPONSIBILITIES A mentor at JKS may be considered a long standing JKS staff member, a grade level leader, areas of interaction leader or a subject coordinator. Responsibilities of the mentor are as follows:

• Work with new teachers in a peer relationship in order to orient the new teacher, provide support and suggestions, monitor the progress of new teachers as professionals, and assist new faculty members to become effective teachers

• Meet with the inductee in a minimum of once a week for the first six weeks of school to discuss concerns and teaching strategies

• Establish rapport with the inductee • Aid the inductee in identifying immediate needs and concerns • Assist the inductee with organization and management of classroom routines • Discuss and help to implement acceptable methods of student discipline • Suggest ways to plan for instruction and lesson planning • Guide the inductee in school policies and procedures • Orient the inductee to available resources in the school • Outline methods of communication with students and parents • Provide peer assistance through class observations and feedback • Recommend areas for further in-service experience for inductee • Review student assessment procedures • Participate in the evaluation of the Teacher Induction Programme • When requested, observe the teacher’s teaching and provide feedback and/or

invite inductee to observe a mentor

3.4 INDUCTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Inductee will • Meet with the mentor on a weekly basis for the first six weeks of school • Communicate the needs and concerns to the mentor • Be receptive to ideas and recommendations of the mentor • Observe mentor in teaching situations and /or other teachers recommended by the

mentor and/or Head of Department • Become familiar with school philosophy, policies, and procedures • Attend in-service programs as recommended by induction teams

4.1 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

The first day of school can be trying for both the students and the teachers alike. In order to make this day go smoothly for everyone, the school has laid out plans to be followed. The staff’s cooperation is essential in assisting parents and students.

Staff should be warm and friendly, setting the tone for a positive atmosphere. Staff should be aware that some students may be crying or upset and they should be patient and help ease the transition into the first day of school.

Schedules will be drawn up informing all staff of their location during the first day of school. Homeroom teaching staff will be in the assembly area. Non - teaching and support staff will be assigned areas around the school to assist students, parents and assist homeroom teachers.

Prior to the first day, teachers should double check their class lists to ensure that all the names are listed, that each student has books and supplies in the classroom, and that the classroom has enough desks and chairs. Any missing items should be replaced before the first day.

4.1.1 First Thing in the Morning All teaching and non - teaching staff will be assigned during the student

arrival time to facilitate the entry of students into the school.

• All staff must be at school by 7:00 a.m. on the first two days and should proceed with their belongings to either their homeroom or to the staff room.

• All staff should have their name tags on. • Staff should be in their assigned area by no later than 7:10 a.m. • All staff should report for school early on the first two days to assist in either

department as needed.

4.1.2 First Day Assembly Points Preprimary Department: Students will report directly to their allocated

classrooms. Grade 1: Students will report directly to basketball court 2. Grade 2: Students will report directly to basketball court 1. Grade 3: Students will report directly to basketball court 1. Grades 4 and 5 Girls: Students will report directly to basketball court 2. Grades 4 and 5 Boys: Students will report directly to Gym 1. Grades 6 – 11: Students will be directed to their classrooms from Entrance No. 2

4. SCHOOL PROCEDURES

4.1.3 Preparation of the Assembly Location

Name List Preparation

Administrators will post class lists on different bulletin boards throughout the building, closest to the assembly points. Upper school students will be directed to the class lists located at their new classrooms.

4.1.4 Assembly Point Preparation

4.1.4.1 For Teachers Assembling in the Basketball Areas

Desks will be set up in rows with the grade / section visible. Each desk will have the following:

• the class list • a pencil to mark attendance • the box of student ID tags • Mats will be put down for the younger students to sit on.

4.1.4.2 For Teachers Assembling in the Classrooms

Each classroom will have the following: • the class list • a pencil to mark attendance • the box of student ID tags • games or other activities for the pre-primary students

4.1.4.3 Administrators’ Responsibilities All administration staff will have class lists, the arrival and departure times, and the arrival duty roster for teachers with them at all times. Administrators are expected to: • Assist students who may have come without parents to find the assembly location. • Assist parents and / or students in locating their names on class lists and finding their teachers. • Assist in finding the classes of the students who may not be on a class list by escorting them to the Registration Department. • Assist in taking the names of the students who may not have ID card and reporting their names to Database so ID cards can be made.

Note: There will be many new students at school and they will not know what to do or where to go. Administrators should ensure that these students are taken care of and reassured on their first day.

4.1.4.4 Homeroom Teacher’s Responsibilities in the Assembly Area (PYP only) • Mark off who has arrived. • Put the student’s ID badge on each student. • Instruct the students where to sit and place their bags next them.

*Each homeroom teacher should have the following: • Class list • Arrival and departure schedule

• Student IDs • Adjusted timetable for the first day(s) of school

4.1.4.5 Specialist Staff

• Specialist staff will either be assigned to a homeroom teacher to assist or will be assigned to greet students and parents in specific locations along the way.

4.1.4.6 Staff Assembling in the Basketball Courts/Gym (PYP only)

Once most of the students have arrived, the Head of Primary or Deputy Head will thank the parents and ask them to leave, after reminding them of the dismissal times and locations. The Head of Primary or Deputy Head will then ask the classes to stand and proceed directly to the classrooms.

Administrative Staff will remain in the basketball court and gym until 9:30 a.m. to assist the students who arrive late at school and direct them to their classes.

4.1.5 What to do Inside the Classroom 4.1.5.1 PYP

Once teachers have returned to their classrooms, introductions should take place among the students and teachers. Make sure your students are feeling safe and secure in their new environment by having some age appropriate ice - breaking activities in place, and for the younger grades, some fun activities to work with.

Teachers should pass out the homework diaries and parent/student handbooks to each child. Any student who has been newly added to the class list may not have books. Please request these from the supervisor immediately. They should also have the students sign for their books, even though they will not all be sent home the first day of school. If a student feels sick or upset, do not hesitate to send him / her to the nurse.

Toward the middle of the day, classroom rules and expectations should be explained as well as the introduction of simple housekeeping routines such as:

• where to leave their bags • where to put their lunch boxes • where to hand in their homework each day • where to hand in their homework diaries each day • what goes into the blue cubbyholes • what to put into their desks • what the portfolio drawers are for

Teachers should also show the students the nearest bathroom and water coolers. 4.1.5.2 MIDDLE/UPPER SCHOOLS

During the first week of school, students are unfamiliar with the school and classroom procedures. Remind students continuously about policies and classroom procedures.

Form Tutor Responsibilities

Teachers must have the following: • Class lists

• Student Planners • Textbooks Issue Form

Note: Teachers must ensure that all students sign for the receipt of all textbooks and Student Planners.

On the first day, teachers must discuss amongst others:

• School and classroom rules • Learning expectations • Code of Conduct • Academic Honesty policy

4.1.6 Attendance Check 4.1.6.1 PYP

Teachers are advised to take attendance at the end of each break to make sure the students have all returned to the right classrooms. This is especially important for teachers who have students who are new to the school. If you find that you have a missing student, please inform one of the supervisors to immediately assist you.

4.1.6.2 MIDDLE/UPPER SCHOOLS Teachers must take the first day attendance using the

Administrators’ Plus (AP) Web during the morning registration period. Subject teachers must ensure that all students are present for their lessons and must immediately report any missing students to the Division Head.

4.1.7 What to do at the End of the First Day 4.1.7.1 PYP

Teachers need to do the following before students leave on the first day. • Take the name tags back from students and keep them in the classroom. • Ensure that students have packed their homework diary, parent / student

hand book, and other books that the grade level requires the students to take home. (a list will be provided from the Head of the Department)

• Clean up the classroom with the students. • Walk students to the dismissal area.

4.1.7.2 MIDDLE/UPPER SCHOOLS Teachers need to do the following before students leave on the first day.

• Tidy up the classrooms • Re-arrange any furniture that was moved • Shut down the computer and turn off the projector • Ensure that all students have left before the teacher leaves • Turn off the lights

4.1.8 Dismissal Routines

Pre-primary students are dismissed from their classrooms. Grade 1 and 2 students are dismissed from outside play area 1. Grade 3, 4, and 5 girls are dismissed from outside play area 2.

Grade 4 and 5 boys are dismissed from the boys’ outside play area. Grades 6 – 11 are dismissed from classrooms and move to the outside play area 2.

For all grades, with the exception of the Pre-Primary and Middle/Upper school students, the teacher who has each class during the last period of the day will walk the students to the dismissal area, line the students up in rows with their bags, and have them sit in lines. Students should be kept in lines and not allowed to run around and play in order to quickly locate the students when their parents, nannies, or drivers come to pick them up. Teachers will remain with their class until all students are fetched. If a few students are left beyond the time, the staff on duty will stay with the remaining students.

4.2 DAILY ROUTINE

4.2.1 Inside the Classroom during the First Week of School During the first week of school, new students are unfamiliar with school and

classroom procedures and returning students may need a gentle reminder. Remind students continuously about the school routines and rules. This will help set the tone for the classroom for the remainder of the year and will assist with establishing a well – disciplined class.

Take your class on a school tour sometime during the first few days. It may be best to go with the class of a teacher who is familiar with the layout of the school. The following areas are the most important places to go to: prayer room, canteens, bathrooms that are nearest to their classrooms, the supervisor’s office, the Head of the Department’s office, the relevant library, clinic, swimming pool, gym and basketball courts, the playgrounds and dismissal areas.

4.2.2 The Beginning of the Day

Students will assemble in the outdoor play areas until the bell rings for first period. Students will line up by class and will sing the Saudi National Anthem before going to class. All homeroom teachers/Form Tutor must meet their students and escort them to the classroom.

Administrators and teachers are assigned to morning duty.

4.2.2.1 Before Class Begins

First thing in the morning, students will place their Homework Diary and homework in the designated bins. Homeroom teachers/Form Tutors, with the assistance of the Arabic or religion teacher (for PYP classes), will check the Homework Diaries for any correspondence from parents. Any concerns must be immediately addressed so that supervisors can pick them up and deliver them to the relevant Head. Please read the Homework Diary policy so you will be familiar with the expectations around the Homework Diary/Student Planner.

4.2.2.2 After the First Period

Daily attendance will be taken every morning. For the first few weeks, we will only use the manual attendance system, where the Homeroom Teacher/Form Tutor records absent students and places it in the absentee box outside the classroom doors. Supervisors will come by to double check the attendance.

Note: Once the class lists are settled, teachers will move to the computerized attendance system.

4.2.2.3 End of the Day (PYP)

At the end of the day, teachers need to instruct their students to put their Homework Diaries/Student Planners, books, and exercise books into their bags, along with any stationery items they will need to do their homework. Please be reminded that not all books will be sent home each day, only the books needed for homework.

Before leaving the classroom:

• tidy up the classroom • turn off all electrical equipment • turn off the lights

Note: Teachers will not leave the classroom if students are still inside.

Line up students and when the bell rings, escort them to the dismissal area. Teachers are expected to line their students’ classroom up into rows in the dismissal area and remain with their class until all but a few students have gone home. Students are not allowed to wander around or play on the equipment. We want students to be in rows and easily found by their mothers or nannies.

Administrators and teachers are assigned to dismissal duties.

4.3 TEACHER’S GENERAL INFORMATION

4.3.1 Absence (Staff Members) – If you are sick or will be absent from school, please contact the Head of your Department Head to inform him/her by no later than 7:00 am for organization and replacement. Please refer to the Employee Handbook p.4 for further details.

4.3.2 Absent Student’s Worksheet: A form is filled by all teachers when a student is absent. Books, booklets, papers, etc. should accompany that sheet. In most cases, the parents send the driver to pick up the work that was missed during their child’s absence. The work sheet should be left with the receptionist. A teacher will be assigned the responsibility to get this work downstairs each day by 2:00 pm each day and to return it to the classrooms the following morning if it was not picked up by the parent.

4.3.3 Accompanying Students: Younger students must be accompanied by a staff member if they are going to the nurse. Students must be walked to and from specialist classes.

4.3.4 Addressing Colleagues or Parents: All staff and parents must address each other by Mrs. or Miss or Mr.

4.3.5 Assembly: Assembly will be held once a week in the PYP and once a month in the MYP and DP. There will be other times, however when an important assembly is called. All teachers must attend the assemblies. An assembly schedule is available. In order to ensure that our students will behave during assembly time, teachers must stand with their classes and not at the back of the auditorium. If you are not a form tutor in the MYP or DP, you are expected to stand in the aisle next to

a row where no teacher is present. Please monitor your class coming in and leaving the assembly and during assembly time. Students misbehaving during assembly are to be taken out of line and will be asked to stand away from their class next to an administrator. Assemblies should be a direct reflection on learning taking place in the classrooms, about current campaigns, or the learner profile. Assemblies should be kept simple.

4.3.6 Attendance Checking: The Form Tutors in the upper grades first period and homeroom teachers in the lower grades are required to take attendance using the Administrators’ Plus Web during the registration period. Homeroom teachers in the lower grades will take attendance.

4.3.7 Cell Phones: The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited in the classrooms and school hallways. They can be used only in the staff room/lounge during break time. All phones should be kept on silent or vibrating mode during school hours.

4.3.8 Chain of Command: All staff members are required to follow the proper channels and chain of command. The chain of command is clearly stated in your job description. (Chain of Command Emp.18)

4.3.9 Class Library: Grades 1-5 classrooms will get a block book loan from the library. These will remain in the classroom and will rotate at the end of each quarter. About every other week the students will have a book report or book summary for homework on their class library book. Teachers are encouraged to develop their own class library by bringing in books that relate to what is being taught in the Unit of Inquiry. The PYP librarian will explain the process of rotating out the books.

4.3.10 Class List: Teachers need to ensure that their class lists have the correct spelling by comparing them to the given list from the Admission Personnel (i.e. class list from Administrator Plus Database). Do not change the order of your class list. Lists are alphabetized according to the Arabic alphabet.

4.3.11 Circle Time – Circle time is held in the indoor play areas. Teachers are given a schedule that indicates the days that circle time takes place and which language the circle time will be conducted in. Teachers are expected to sing nursery rhymes and other age appropriate songs or do finger plays.

4.3.12 Confidentiality: According to your employment contracts, all teachers are requested to keep school matters confidential. It is totally prohibited to discuss school issues with friends or parents or at any social gathering. JKS documents which include any written document or CDs such as curriculum planning, syllabus breakdown etc. remain the property of the school and cannot be shared or given to other schools.

4.3.13 Daily Routines: Ask students to follow daily routines, unpack their bags, hand-in their Homework Diary and homework in designated boxes. (On a daily basis, you should review mental math which includes calendars such as days of the week, months, etc. PYP only)

4.3.14 Drills: We will conduct Emergency Drills throughout the year. Staff will be informed prior to the drill and instructed as to their responsibilities.

4.3.15 Duty Procedures: Please refer to the Emp-12 Duty Procedures in your Employee Handbook. All staff are requested to adhere to this policy and should be on duty on time.

4.3.16 Emergency Plan is available for all staff in the school library, Human Resource Office, and the school’s main administrative offices. All staff members are encouraged to be familiar with the fire procedures, fire exits, etc. Fire drills, terrorist drills, and natural disaster drills are scheduled in each term.

4.3.17 Grades 1-2 Classrooms: Grade 1 and 2 classrooms need to have the words Yes/No and three smiley faces (happy, sad, neutral) put up on the top of the white board (on the wall, only exception) before the first week of school. These are made and should be with the Resource Room person-in-charge.

4.3.18 Gum: Chewing gum is strictly prohibited for both teachers and students. We expect every teacher to be a role model for students. Additionally, food and drinks are not allowed in the classrooms with the exception of bottled water.

4.3.19 Hallway Duty: You are expected to follow up on the students in the hall ways. Only students with hall passes are allowed in the hallways during lesson time. All students should walk in line, no talking, and hands behind their backs. Students may not eat or drink in the hallways. You are responsible for correcting any misbehavior.

4.3.20 Homework: Homework slips must be issued on Saturdays. Remember to follow the homework slip and not to add any additional tasks. Coordinators will supervise homework slips.

4.3.21 Homework Diary: a. Teachers must use blue or black ink in the Homework Diary/Student

Planner.

b. You should write on the designated lines and date your note so we can keep track of when it was written.

c. You should not write notes to parents on the lines that the homework is stapled on as parents will not see the note.

d. Notes that are simple and a line or two may be handwritten. Any note that is lengthy must be typed and seen by the Head of Department so that she is informed in case the parent calls.

e. Please try not to be too negative in your notes. If you are unsure or hesitant, get a coordinator or Head to help you. Teachers must ensure that parents are sign the Homework Diary/Student Planner on a daily basis.

f. Begin each response with Dear Parents, and professional language must be used at all times. (Please refer to SCHADMIN-69 Responding to Parents' Concerns in the Homework Diary.)

g. You are expected to respond to every note in the homework diary. If it is a simple comment by the parent, a “thank-you" and your name is fine. If you

need a longer response and there is no room to write it, it should be typed and seen by the Head.

4.3.22 House System: The House System divides all students and staff (with the exception of the Senior Management Team) into four houses spring — green, summer — red, autumn — yellow, and winter — blue. Anyone new to the school will be assigned to a house and can see Mrs. Nuzha in the PYP and Mrs. Nadia in the MYP and DP, to see which house she belongs to. Any teacher who has children in the school will be put into the same house as her children. Please mention this when checking for your house so we can ensure you are put together. The purpose of the House System is to help promote unity among students and staff four times a year when the school holds House Unity days. On these days, activities are planned and students and staff divide up into the four houses to participate in assigned activities. House shirts will be worn on these days. Teachers are requested to purchase a House color shirt from the uniform room before the Quarter 1 House Assembly.

4.3.23 Identification Cards (ID): All staff members are requested to wear their ID Cards at all times during the first two weeks while at school or when representing the school during outside events. Teachers are requested to take their photos for their ID during the induction. Proceed to Database, to have your photograph taken.

4.3.24 Journal Writing: Journal writing/news book entries should be completed at least twice a week in the lower grades and once a week in the upper grades. Most weeks, some topics are tied in with a lesson that you can use. Journal entries should also be reflective of the campaigns on the school calendar and important issues such as plagiarism, bullying, and conservation. These are not graded per se, but simply marked for obvious errors. Keep comments positive and remember to write a question to the student that can be answered later. Green ink should be used for comments.

4.3.25 Leveled Readers: Leveled readers for grades 1-5 will begin during the third or fourth week of school. They will go out twice a week. The Head of Primary and the English Coordinator will meet with individual grade levels to go over the procedures for each grade. (Please refer to policy SCHADMIN-49 Leveled Reader for more details.)

4.3.26 Marking Student’s Work: A full marking policy is listed in the Employee Manual. These are just a few things to keep in mind that may or may not be covered:

a. Check students’ work in red ball point pen; writing or news book / journal entries may be marked in green. You can use felt tip only on photocopies, not in workbooks or booklets as the ink bleeds through and makes the back page messy. Anything that you grade must be initialed.

b. We do not use crosses (x) at J.K.S. Mistakes should be underlined or circled and students are given an opportunity to correct their own mistakes, if possible. If the student cannot get the correct answer on the page, teachers must re-explain and ensure that the correct answers are written in. Put a

positive comment, a star or smiley face, on students work especially at the beginning of the year. Please try your best not to write negative comments on their work and if you do, you must use the word please first. (Please write more neatly. Please complete at home.) If at all possible, call the student up and gently explain what he/she needs to work on.

c. You should always respond to any student’s writing by asking a question about their writing. (Did you like the cookies that your mom made? Who was your favorite character in the story?)

d. In every piece of student’s work, you must be very aware of their handwriting and draw their attention to incorrectly formed letters or untidy presentation. Likewise, pay attention to your own handwriting and make sure that you are writing legibly and forming your letters correctly.

e. You must stay on top of your marking and get it done within two (2) days. Pay attention to students who are absent and have done work at home and students who have turned in homework late. It is your responsibility to make sure that all work is checked. Post it notes on the top of the pages are a great way to help you remember what needs to be checked. Do not hand back work that has not been checked. Pay attention to students who have obviously not gotten a particular concept, they will need extra help.

4.3.27 Pastoral Care: All Form Teachers in the MYP and DP must stand with their classes during morning line up. Ensure that students are quiet. Do a quick uniform check. Walk with students to their homerooms for morning registration and attendance taking.

4.3.28 Photocopy Room – The photocopy room is on the 1st floor behind the IT Coordinator’s office. You will be asked to fill in a requisition slip for requested photocopying and to wait for the appropriate time for your books or worksheets to be copied. A coordinator must sign photocopy slips before your copies will be made. Please abide with the rules. Students are not allowed inside the photocopy room.

4.3.29 Play Time – When teachers assigned to play time in the basketball court or gym, the students should be playing organized games. A separate list of suggested games will be submitted to teachers by the Pre-Primary Coordinator. Teachers may use alternate games; however, students may not just run around without a purpose. Outdoor and indoor play areas are for “free” play time.

4.3.30 Projects and Art: Individual and group projects and art should be clearly labeled with the student's name, class, and section, and the education link or objective. All projects and art should be 2D or 3D. These projects will not be sent home until after the exhibition in the spring. If projects/art work cannot be stored in the classrooms, see your Head about setting up a storage room.

4.3.31 Punctuality: It is anticipated that members of staff will always be punctual for school and school events. Teachers should be in school by 7:15

a.m. It is expected that all staff will be punctual for all lessons and other school activities. Teachers who have morning duty must ensure that they are in school on time for the duty. Students’ safety and well being are our first priority.

4.3.32 Revision Sheets: Coordinators must approve worksheets that are teacher-generated before it can be used. Plan ahead so that you have the sheets on time and we are not scrambling at the last minute. Books are also available in the Resource Room. Quarterly revision sheets for language and mathematics will be posted online.

4.3.33 Sand Room – Follow the schedule of when to take students to the sand room. In addition to using the sand as a teaching tool or play time, there are easels for students to paint. No more than six students should be painting at a time. All teachers will take turns assisting in the set up of paints, papers, and brushes each morning, and clean up in the afternoons.

4.3.34 See-Cover-Write-Check Method: We are focusing on the SEE — COVER — WRITE — CHECK method in the lower grades. Practice it frequently and encourage the children to see the shape of the word using blocks on the board so they can see tall letters and letters that descend. Have them pay attention to each letter. Find the phonic rule (if there is one). Ask students to close their eyes and picture the words in their mind. A high frequency word wall must be maintained each week.

4.3.35 Specialist Classes: Homeroom teachers need to walk their classes to all specialist rooms. The only time this does not apply is after a break, when the specialist teacher is expected to collect his/her class from the break area.

4.3.36 Spiral Stairs: Students are not allowed to use the central spiral staircase. If you see a student using those stairs, remind him/her that it is not allowed and ask them to go to another staircase.

4.3.37 Staff Filing Cabinet – A filing cabinet in the photocopy room contains absentee forms, supply requisition forms, photocopy forms, and other forms for use. These forms are also available in the blue teacher files.

4.3.38 Staff Lounge The PYP staff lounge is located just above the stairs by the elevator area. You will find important notes; inter office memos, or educational literature to read. This area can also be used for marking, grade level meetings, or as a place to relax.

4.3.39 Staff Time-In and Time-Out: Sign in and out every day in the Time-In and Time Out machines located in each department. Put your thumb or forefinger on the sensor and it will register the time you signed in and signed out. If you are late or absent you should refer to the Database Personnel office.

4.3.40 Student Discipline: Teachers are expected to be role models. Please carefully read the policy (Employee Code of Conduct Emp-36) and procedures for discipline in your Employee Handbook.

a. Shouting or yelling at students is not allowed.

b. It is strictly prohibited to make a student stand or sit in a corner or to be put out into the hallway as a form of discipline.

c. Follow the procedures of the Code of Conduct in your Employee Handbook.

d. Refer to your Department Head and school Social Counselor if you need further assistance.

4.3.41 Students Going Out of the Classroom: Students may go out of the classroom only one at a time for the bathroom or water. Passes should be given to the student before they go to the bathroom or get water. Students needing to go to the nurse should have a Nurse’s Pass from the Supervisor or Head of Department.

4.3.42 Support Staff – Support Staff are assigned to help homeroom teachers from Grades 1 - 5 in typing work, working on display boards, cut and paste work, and other duties which the department may require.

4.3.43 Teacher’s Handwriting: Please be very careful with your handwriting, the students will copy the teacher. If you are not forming letters correctly, your students won’t either. It is imperative that the letters are always corrected on a student's work so that they are learning the right way. (If a lowercase j is not falling below the line, correct it. If a capital O is not taller than the rest of the letters, correct it.) Teachers using cursive in the upper grades should model correct cursive for the students.

4.3.44 Teacher’s Kit: All staff will receive their kits in the Primary PYP and MYP/DP libraries respectively. Department Coordinators should ensure that each teacher signs for receiving his/her kit. Signature sheets will be forwarded to the Human Resource Department as per Induction Schedule Day 1. Teachers should read all received documentation thoroughly.

4.3.45 Teacher’s Resource Room and Stationery Supplies – The resource room is on the 2nd floor next to the stairs above the (Primary) Computer Lab. Textbooks, workbooks, teacher’s editions, manipulatives and charts, and extra teachers’ resources can be found there in addition to stationery supplies. Teachers are requested to sign for every book and for the stationery supplies they take. An assistant is responsible for this room.

5.1 STUDENT ATTENDANCE

There is no substitute for the uninterrupted personal contact between teachers and students in the classroom environment where learning experiences are carefully planned by the teachers. Students with good attendance generally achieve higher levels of learning than those with poor attendance. It is the school’s requirement that students will attend school regularly; daily attendance is a factor for general academic progress.

1. The primary responsibility for good school attendance lies with parents or guardians. Parents or guardians are held legally responsible for their children’s attendance.

2. Students are required by law to attend school unless there is good reason for the absence.

3. Students must bring a written excuse stating the reasons for the absence. This should be brought the day he/she returns to school.

4. Absences may be excused for such reasons as illness, and exceptional, strong family circumstances.

5. The school should be informed if a student is to be absent as soon as possible, usually by telephone; the reason for the child’s absence should be clarified. For extended absences, a written letter may be required.

6. Students are not to come to school when they are sick. In case of extended illness, the school requires a doctor’s certificate.

7. The school must be informed of necessary family vacation/trips during the school year, the parents should be responsible to notify the school at least one (1) week in advance.

8. The teacher may assign work for the period of time the student is absent from school. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure the work is done.

5.2 RESPONSIBILITIES

5.2.1 Responsibilities - General • To display loyalty to the school; promote a positive image of the school in the

community • To follow the philosophy, objectives, and beliefs of the entire school in both

teaching and extra-curricular activities • To be flexible in approach; to adapt to changing circumstances in order to be

effective in meeting each student’s needs and the school’s needs • To maintain order in a friendly atmosphere where students are encouraged to

become responsible, productive and self-disciplined, with respect for others, their property, and opinions

• To maintain and develop professional knowledge and skill by attending in-service training sessions at the school and outside

• To participate in the school’s extra-curricular life on both a weekly basis and on special occasions

• To show respect and sympathy for students of many cultures, abilities, and backgrounds

• To cooperate and practice positive communication with colleagues and to show respect for different opinions and teaching styles

5. THE ROLE OF A TEACHER

• To be willing to contribute, readily assist and support all aspects of the total school curriculum

• To maintain friendly, professional relationships with the parent community; respectful of their views and concerns

• To be committed to the professional obligations of the job, as demonstrated by punctuality, good attendance, the devotion of adequate time outside teaching hours, and the maintenance of a professional image in attitude, dress and manner

• To show tolerance for the occasional frustrations of life and to leave personal problems and difficulties behind in order to carry out professional duties effectively

5.2.2 Responsibilities - Specific

• Carry out, in a professional manner, all duties, as and when requested by the Administration

• Make sure that individual lessons are planned and prepared adequately, including the appropriate audio visual aids and other relevant material.

• Adopt a forward looking strategy and plan schemes of work in respect of the approved syllabus.

• Submit the lesson plan book to the Coordinator/Supervisor on weekly basis • Regularly set and mark appropriate work for students in order to assess progress

and understanding • Regularly check and mark homework and inform parents (by writing a note) when

homework has not been completed • Maintain a record of absent students and the assignments they have missed • Inform parents when a student routinely does not complete class work and

homework on a weekly basis • Seek an understanding of each student as an individual and to keep accurate,

efficient and up-to-date records of student progress, following the guidelines laid down by the School Administration

• Be prepared to consult with the Coordinator/Supervisor and the SMT members over individual students and to cooperate fully in the implementation of suggested courses of action

• Submit requests for orders of equipment, books, publications etc. to the Coordinator/ Supervisor for the next academic year

• Expect a high standard of presentation in exercise books and folders at all times • Attend and contribute to students’ progress meetings, departmental and full staff

meetings, considering any aspect of development in the school • Meet parents both informally and at formal parent/teacher conferences with the

aim of constructive cooperation • Prepare formal reports on students’ progress and attainment as required, and to

show a professional approach in the production of such reports

5.3 GUIDELINES

5.3.1 Teacher Guidelines Setting the tone for a conductive working environment early in the year will

benefit both the teacher and the students in the classroom.

Jeddah Knowledge International School, in collaboration with parents, endeavors to develop the whole child. Personal attributes that allow for congenial interaction within social situations, of which school is one, are vitally important to the developing child. To reinforce and acknowledge appropriate behavior in social and learning situations, teachers are encouraged to:

• Encourage students to reflect on their behavior. • Provide opportunities to discuss conduct and behavior. • Provide opportunities to self-correct inappropriate behavior. • Reward appropriate behavior. • Positively encourage and recognize development of personal attributes,

knowledge, and skills.

5.3.2 Classroom Guidelines • Classroom rules are displayed in all classes. It is the homeroom and class

teachers’ responsibility to construct the meaning of the guidelines with the students and call their attention to expectations.

• It is the teachers’ responsibility to make every effort to help students improve their

behavior before referring students to administration.

5.3.3 Stairs and Hallways Guidelines • Students are to walk carefully when they are along the stairs or in hallways in order

to maintain safety.

• Students are to walk silently on the right side of the stairs or hallways in order to keep the traffic well ordered and managed.

• When a class is taken to another venue for a lesson, their movement must be supervised by a teacher in order to keep the traffic well ordered and managed.

5.3.4 Restroom Guidelines

• Teachers in the primary grades will allow students to go to the restroom or get water one at a time.

• The restroom is to be used only for its purpose. Playing and meeting with friends is outside of the purpose of the restroom.

• Restrooms need to be kept clean for sanitary reasons.

• Students should always wash their hands with soap and water before returning to class for sanitary reasons.

• The teacher assistants and nannies can accompany pre-school students to the restroom as needed.

5.3.5 Playground Guidelines

Playground activities are part of our daily school program and all students are expected to participate, unless excused for health reasons. Safety is essential.

• When students are on the playground a teacher will be in attendance to supervise the play and ensure safety.

• The students must stay in the designated areas for the designated times.

• The instructions of the teachers and assistants must be observed.

• The equipment must be used properly and in turns.

• Students should refrain from eating on the playground equipment, especially the blue foam mats.

5.3.6 Snacks and Lunch Guidelines

Good nutrition is essential for optimum mental and physical performance. Carbonated drinks, fast food, sweets, candy and chewing gum are foods that do not support optimum physical and mental performance and so cannot be allowed in the school. JKS encourages parents to provide their children with lunches and snacks, or provide them with the means to buy from the school’s cafeteria.

Pre-Primary students eat their snacks inside their classroom, supervised by teachers and assistants. If they purchase food from the cafeteria, it is served to them inside the classroom from trolleys.

Primary students eat their lunch or snacks in the cafeteria or in the primary play areas. All students are supervised by teachers and school monitors.

Middle and Upper students eat their lunch in the cafeteria or in the designated play area. Teachers on break duty must supervise students throughout the break.

5.3.7 Cafeteria Guidelines

• In order for the cafeteria line to move smoothly and efficiently the students should stand quietly in line, speak clearly when ordering, make all of their purchases at one time, and ensure that their change is correct.

• Good table manners are expected. Eating properly, speaking in a low tone, cleaning the table, and clearing anything that may have fallen are expected.

5.4 CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION

5.4.1 PYP Classroom

54.1.1 What Should Our PYP Classroom Look Like? The furniture in the classroom should be utilized to reinforce daily

routines in the classroom. Teachers are requested to emphasize the daily routines so that we have consistency from one grade level to the other that continues into the MYP section of the school.

The school’s Philosophy, Objectives, and Beliefs and the IB Philosophy should be evident in each classroom.

• The blue cubbies at the back should be for students’ hard cover textbooks; cubbies are assigned according to the class list number.

• Portfolio drawers should be located in the front of the classroom; students are assigned a portfolio drawer according to the class list number.

• Blue boxes, labeled for the Homework Diary and homework for different subjects should be on top of the portfolio drawers and should remain there at all times.

• Brown shelves at the back should be used for student exercise books and booklets. A second set of brown shelves should be used for lunch boxes. It is suggested that the brown shelves be placed back to back and the top used as a display area for projects or unit of inquiry items.

• Art trolleys for the younger grades will be at the back of the classrooms. • Language and Mathematics differentiation cards should be kept visible inside

the clear boxes. • Mathematics manipulatives should be distributed evenly among the green

drawers (grades 1 – 3 only) and labeled. • The teacher’s cabinet should be kept neat and tidy. • The side bulletin boards inside the classrooms should be for the student’s work,

according to the current unit. The title of the unit should be easily identifiable in the center of both boards and cut from stencils, not a computer printout. Please do not write “unit of inquiry” or “student work”. Photos of students should be up on both boards, showing them in action. The 8 key concepts must be visible with the students’ questions up. Essential questions, lines of inquiry, and the central idea should be posted in the middle of one board.

• The IB learner profile should be up on the back board with photos of students displaying the profiles.

• Wall space between the windows may be used for additional student photos. • The back of the door and cabinet doors can also be utilized. • All shelves should be labeled. • Students’ bags will be lined up outside the classroom along the wall; handles

should be down. • Swim bags can be brought into the classroom and put them at the back of the

room.

5.4.1.2 What Should Be in the Portfolios?

With the exception of the Nursery classes, all other PYP classrooms will have portfolios from previous years. Each year, teachers will construct new portfolios for their students, adding the previous years’ portfolios to the drawers.

*Please ensure the following:

Portfolios should include the following:

Pre-Primary

a) Fine motor skills projects with explanation (tracing, cutting…). These projects should be put together to show progression of the skill.

b) Kindergarten classes - Writing samples related to :

• Stories read (students may write about the personality of the story characters in relation to the IB learner profile, they may also write about different perspectives in the story, different end of the story…)

• Unit of Inquiry • IB learner profile attributes * Writing samples should include explanation of the assignment

c) Students reflection on : • Unit of Inquiry • IB profile attributes

Note: in the Nursery and Pre-K classes, students reflect and the teacher is expected to write down their reflections.

d) Art work – Creative drawing PYP

a) Writing samples related to : • Stories read (students may write about the personality of the story

characters in relation to the IB learner profile, they may also write about different perspectives in the story, different end of the story…)

• Unit of Inquiry • IB learner profile attributes

* Writing samples should include an explanation of the assignment.

b) Students reflection on : • Unit of Inquiry • Literacy/numeracy/science lessons studied • Transdisciplinary skills developed • IB learner profile attributes

c) Students need also to have peer reflection for: • art work • science activities • math activities

5.4.1.3 What should be in a PYP Classroom

� Children’s photographs on door

� Transdisciplinary theme on display on the inside bulletin board

� Central idea on display on the inside bulletin board

� Lines of inquiry displayed on the inside bulletin board

� Teacher questions displayed

� Student questions displayed

� Attitudes displayed

� Skills displayed

� Learner Profile on display (in English and Arabic)

� Key concepts on display

� Calendar on display

� PYP Unit Planner on wall

� Teacher’s planning folder easily accessible

� Resources accessible to students

� Resources labeled

� Interactive, engaging displays of student work

� Concepts relevant to the unit displayed

� Timetable appropriate to children on display

� Number line on desks

� 100 chart on desks (Grades 1,2,and 3)

� Puzzles, games...

� Post it notes from students available on Key concepts, IB Learner Profile, transdisciplinary skills...

� Evidence of students’ work on display

� Evidence of lesson progression

� Differentiation resources (cards) for Literacy and Numeracy

� Manipulatives (Science, Language, Math)

� Class Library – Literacy Corner with resources available

� Interest Table

� Art Corner / Trolley (Pre-primary Department, Grades 1 and 2)

� Word Wall

� Class Rules

� Letter Freeze (Pre-primary Department, Grades 1 and 2)

� 100 Chart (Grades 1 – 5)

� 100th day of school countdown

� Cursive chart (Grades 3, 4, and 5)

� Names on desks (Grades 1 and 2)

� Lights out sign

� Class helper system

� Writing prompts cards (Grades 1 - 5)

� Portfolios

5.4.2 Middle/Upper School Classrooms

5.4.2.1 What Should Our MYP and DP Classrooms Look Like? The furniture in the classroom should be utilized to reinforce daily

routines in the classroom. Teachers are requested to emphasize the daily routines so that we have consistency from one grade to the other.

The school’s Philosophy, Objectives, and Beliefs and the IB Philosophy should be evident in each classroom. • Inside boards must neatly display students’ work on the designated subject

boards (G6-G8) • Inside boards in specialist rooms must display subject criteria as well as

students’ works. • Desks must be arranged in groups according to the MYP/DP

Coordinators’ instructions. • Classroom libraries must be neatly maintained.

• Students’ bags must be placed at the back of the classroom, neatly lined up against the wall.

• Homework boxes must be easily accessible to students and subject teachers.

• Ensure that the classroom is neat and litter free at all times. This is the responsibility of both the students and the teacher.

5.5 BULLETIN BOARDS

Every classroom has an assigned outside board. Outside bulletin boards are the responsibility of the teacher(s) who teach the students in a particular section. All outside boards should be reflective of the current unit of inquiry and other course work that is being covered. Outside bulletin boards have a rotating schedule that will be distributed by the Head of Primary. These schedules should be adhered too so that all teachers have an opportunity to use this space to display student work.

Please follow the guidelines below when constructing an outside board: • All boards need a heading or a title, preferably in the form of a question or the title of the

unit. • All titles or teacher’s work must be grammatically correct to model for the students. • Stencils are the preferred means of displaying titles and headings. • Students’ work must always be dated. • Boards should be primarily student works and not computer graphics or colored in

photocopies. • Borders need to be neat and in place. • Background paper (if the board is covered in paper) must be neat and clean, otherwise, take

it down and leave the fabric up. • Teachers in grades 1 – 11 should have an A4 size page write up on what the board is about. • The date that the board is to be on display should be visible. • Use staples or staple guns to hang art work, especially in the preprimary department, as the

students often remove the nails walking in the hallway which poses a safety issue. 5.6 EXERCISES BOOKS AND TEXTBOOKS

Always make sure the following are written on the whiteboard and the exercise books of all subjects:

• The date goes on the top left hand corner as follows: month, day, and year. No abbreviations.

• The topic, lesson, title, or story title should be centered in the middle of the white board with the page numbers underneath and a small introduction of the lesson (a word or two) under the page number. You can expand this as the year progresses. Emphasize neatness in their exercise books and using rulers to draw lines.

• All written work should have a margin. • Students should rule off when done and continue on with the next lesson until the page is

full to help save paper. • All pupils in Grades 1 - 4 use pencils to complete their work. Grades 5 and up use blue or

black ink. Students must be encouraged to have the correct stationery at all times. No white correction fluid is permitted. (See Marking Policy)

• Work on loose paper must have the child’s name printed on the top left hand side. Younger students must be guided specifically to the top left corner of loose sheets with an indicator line or box/placeholder.

• For written work on loose sheets of paper or in books that have no margins, students are required to draw a margin using a ruler.

• Exercise books should be set up the same way in grades 1-11. The date is written on the top line of the left margin line followed by the date. The title of the work follows below the date in the center. All titles are underlined.

Date format for language and other subjects: September 12, 2007

Date format for mathematics: 9.12.2007

Note: All teachers must write the month first, followed by the day.

• Students rule off using a ruler when an exercise is completed. Corrections follow at the end of the work, labeled ‘Corrections’ when appropriate.

• Labeling of pictures, maps, experiments, etc. are done in print. Indicator lines are ruled with a ruler.

• Students are carefully monitored to rule off and start the next section of work being mindful of ‘wasting space’. A new page should be used with discretion, bearing in mind the precious resource of trees!

5.7 MARKING A uniform marking policy throughout the school is adhered to with the following

basic objectives:

• assess the product • guide the teaching and learning program • guide corrective action

The school’s style of marking is used to

• encourage students to express themselves • to develop the confidence to take risks in expression of answers / work • to communicate learning and to guide corrections

All work completed by students is marked/acknowledged by the teacher by:

• date • signature • final comment • specific rubric / objective (e.g. Creative Writing) • if possible, as soon as the activity is completed, while the child is present. Work which is correct is acknowledged with a small tick / check mark. Work which is incorrect is underlined or circled. No X can be used. Students are expected to use the system of corrective action for mathematical errors and

written language. Incorrect work is not erased or scored through. The correct answer is written alongside (in workbooks) and the correction must be marked. In exercise books, corrections are written immediately after the work and labeled with the

word corrections.

Corrections and Marked work • Marked work should have a constructive written comment from the teacher. Comments

should let the students know what was done well or what needs improvement. “Good work” is vague but “You used good adjectives today” lets the child know exactly what was done well. Stamps, stars, stickers, etc. can be added occasionally to help keep students motivated but should be used sparingly after the beginning of the year.

Books and Workbooks

Students’ work is requested by Coordinators and Heads periodically. The books are stamped by them as acknowledgement.

Please note that when a student has been absent, teachers should write “absent” and the date on the top of the page. Teachers are responsible in ensuring that this work is completed and marked.

6.1 SCHOOL SECURITY Security at JKS is provided by guards 24 hours a day. Their role is to:

• Take control measures to ensure the safety of JKS students and staff. • Safe guard the assets of the school.

Visitors, including parents are asked to wait at the reception area. Visitors are only allowed beyond the reception area in the company of a staff member.

Visitors are encouraged to set an appointment through the receptionist who will log down the name and the contact number of the visitor. The receptionist will then give the name and the contact number of the visitor to the Executive Director’s Secretary who will then arrange an appointment for him/her.

• Guards are authorized to search or report on any person who is suspected to have taken any school property.

• Since JKS has a closed campus system, any student without authorization will not be permitted to leave the school premises during school hours.

• All students and staff are expected to wear the current identification cards. • Students entering the school during non-school days must give prior notice to the Maintenace

Department.

6.2 VISITORS’ LOG BOOK

The receptionist will manage a visitor’s logbook to record the names of all visitors, contact numbers, the name of their contact person at JKS, the date, the time of arrival and the time of departure. Visitors will also be asked to print and sign his/her name. The receptionist will then notify the contact person that his/her guest has arrived. The visitor will be accompanied by either the contact person or a staff member.

6.3 VISITORS’ CARDS Upon entering and registering at Reception, the visitor will be issued with a visitor’s card. Each card is numbered and the number will be noted in the Visitor’s Log Book alongside the visitor’s name. The card must be worn by the visitor for the duration of his/her visit.

6.4 EMPLOYEE BADGES All staff members are required to wear their Employee badges to all meetings with staff

and parents. The Human Resource Personnel issues these badges at the beginning of the year. Returning employees should keep their badges for use in the next years.

6. SECURITY

7.1 REQUISITION OF SUPPLIES

Supply Requisition Forms must be completed when requesting supplies. All supplies purchased locally will require at least 7 working days for processing and delivery after the Supply Requisition Form is approved. Items that are imported will require a period of at least three months for processing and delivery. All requests for the next academic year must reach the purchasing section six months before the start of the said academic year.

7.1.1 Teachers’ Supplies

All teachers are requested to fill in the SRF and give it to the Resource Room Clerk. All new teachers will receive a Starter kit. If further stationery is required, they need to fill out the SRF and submit it to the Business Office. Non-consumable items in the Starter kit (stapler, scissors, etc.) should be returned at the end of the school.

7.1.2 Students’ Supplies

PYP Students (Grades 1- 3)

SUBJECT ITEMS TO BRING SUBJECT ITEMS TO BRING

Arabic pocket file (20 pages)

Homeroom • Mathematics • Language • Science • Unit of

Inquiry

one box of pencils (HB) erasers sharpener with a cover 15 cm ruler glue stick wax crayons (12 or more) colored pencils (12 or more) 10 manila folders 3 clear plastic homework files 2 pads of 7cm X 7cm square Post – it notes 1 packet of white board markers small scissors small stapler staples 1 tub of wet wipes 1 box of tissues a refillable plastic water bottle

Computer • blue plastic file • USB with a capacity of

256 MG

Art

• medium size white painting pad

• one box of water colors • brushes of different sizes • white lab coat or

plastic art smock with the student's name on it

• a blue plastic file to put all the items in.

PE Goggles latex hair cap towel

Islamic Studies

كتاب ) + عمجزء (قرآن كريم : الصف األول ) .من مكتبة جرير(سلوك للصف األول

كتاب ) + جزء عم(قرآن كريم : الصف الثاني ) .من مكتبة جرير(سلوك للصف الثاني

كتاب ) + جزء يس(قرآن كريم : الصف الثالث ) .من مكتبة جرير(سلوك للصف الثالث

7. SCHOOL SUPPLY

(GRADES 4 & 5)

Grades 6 – 10

Subject Required Items Subject Required Items

Arabic • 1 Pocket Files (20 pages) Grades 9 and 10 only

Math

• Geometry Set (including a pencil)

• Mechanical pencils 0.5 HB • Graph paper

(50 pages)

• T1 84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing-Calculator (GDC) Grades 9 and 10 only

Religion • 1 Pocket File 40 pages Computer • 1 Pocket File 40 pages

Design Technology • Notebook of Colored Construction

Paper (A3 Size - Assorted Colors) • Glue and Scissors

Humanities

• Colors • Maps Drawing copybook (A4 Size • Tracing Paper (Transparent

papers) • Pocket file (40 pages)

Art

• Colors set (any media) • Pencil set (HB-8B) • 2 Horizontal Sketchbooks

A3 Size 50 pages • white lab coat

English • Oxford Dictionary • Three Notepads size A4 (non-

spiral) Science • White lab coat

SUBJECT ITEMS TO BRING SUBJECT ITEMS TO BRING Arabic pocket file (20 pages)

Homeroom • Mathematics • Language • Science • Unit of

Inquiry

Oxford or Collins pocket dictionary protractor compass 15 cm ruler 30 cm ruler one box of pencils (HB) erasers sharpener with a cover glue stick wax crayons (12 or more) colored pencils (12 or more) 10 manila folders A4 note pad 3 clear plastic homework files 2 pads of 7cm x 7 cm square Post-it notes 1 packet of white board markers small scissors small stapler staples 1 tub of wet wipes 1 box of tissues a refillable plastic water bottle

History and Geography World Atlas

Computer blue file USB Capacity 256 MB

Art

• medium size white painting pad

• a box of water colors • brushes of different sizes • white lab coat or art

smock with the student's name on it

• a blue plastic file to put all the items in

PE Goggles latex hair cap towel

General • 1 packet of board markers • eraser, sharpener, small stapler,

staples, and USB 2 GB PE

• Swimming Goggles • Latex hair cap • towel

Grade 11

SUBJECT ITEMS TO BRING

English A1 & A2 Concise Oxford Dictionary

Biology • Lab Coat • Graph Paper (50 pages) • Sketch Book A4 size • USB (2 GB) • Coloring Pencils

Chemistry • Lab Coat • Graph Paper (50 pages) • USB (2 GB) • Coloring Pencils • Scientific Calculator

Physics • Scientific Calculator • Graph Book • Geometry Box

Arabic • USB (2 GB) • Dictionary Arabic-Arabic

Arts • Water Color Pencil 36 • Watercolor Sketchbook (A3 size 2 pieces)

Math • Scrapbook, USB (2GB), Graph paper (50 pages) • Graph calculator (GDC TI 84 Silver edition)

CAS • Pocket File (40 pages) • Blank Photo Book

8.1 General Behavioral Consequences

Inappropriate Behavior

First Offence Second Offence Third Offence

Lying - Written warning - Home school agreement - Counseling

- Parent conference 1 - - Final warning - Detention (minimum 2 days) - Possible suspension

- Out of school Suspension

Bullying:

• Physical

• Verbal

• Cyber

- Written warning - Parents informed - Counseling - Home school agreement

- After school detention (minimum 3 days)

- Possible suspension with conditions

- Parent Conference - Counseling

- Suspension leading to Expulsion

Disrespect - Written warning - Parents informed - Letter of Apology and

Regret

- Final Warning - Letter of apology - After school detention

(minimum 1 day)

- Suspension

Forging Signatures

- Written warning - Parents informed - Suspension (minimum

2 days)

- Out of School Suspension with conditions until further notice

- Expulsion

Vulgar Language - Written warning - Counseling - Parents informed - Letter of Apology and

Regret

- Final Warning - Detention (minimum 2 days) - Parent – home school

agreement - Loss of privileges/activity

participation

- Suspension until further notice with conditions

Inappropriate / Offensive Gestures

- Written warning - Counseling - Letter of Apology and

Regret

- Final warning - Parent home school

agreement - Detention (minimum 2 days) - Loss of privileges/activity

participation

- Suspension until further notice with conditions

Theft - Written warning - Parents informed - Suspension (minimum

2 days)

- Out of School Suspension with conditions until further notice

- Expulsion

Verbal Abuse - Written warning - Parents home school

agreement - Letter of Apology and

Regret

- Final warning - Parent Conference - After school detention

(minimum 1 day)

- Further detention with conditions leading to suspension

Minor Physical - Written warning - Final Warning - Further detention with

8. CODE OF CONDUCT

Abuse/Fighting - Parent informed - Letter of Apology and

Regret

- After school detention (minimum 1 day)

- Letter of Apology - Parent/Teacher Conference

conditions leading to Suspension

Serious Physical Abuse

- Letter of Apology and Regret

- Immediate Suspension (3 days) with conditions

- Final warning for suspension

- Letter of Apology and Regret

- Suspension leading to Expulsion - investigation

- Home school agreement

- Expulsion

Vandalism / Destruction of school property / Graffiti

- Written warning - Parents informed - Replacement cost - Detention (minimum 1

day)

- Suspension 2 days with conditions

- Replacement cost - Penalty Fine

- Suspension leading to expulsion

- Penalty fine - Repair / Replace fee

Harassment / Aggressive Play

- Written warning - Parents informed - Letter of Apology of

Regret - Counseling

- Final Warning - Parent home/school

agreement - Letter of Apology with

Regret - Detention (minimum 1 day)

- Suspension with conditions

Provocation - Written warning - Counseling

- Final Warning - Parent home school

Agreement - Counseling - Detention (minimum 1 day)

- Parent / Teacher Conference

- Suspension

Gum Chewing - Verbal warning - Discard chewing gum

- Detention to clean-up (minimum 1 day)

- Detention to clean up and loss of privileges / activity participation

Littering - Verbal warning and clean-up

- Lunch detention to clean-up cafeteria (minimum 2 days)

- After school detention – general clean-up (minimum 3 days)

Eating / Drinking in classes / hallways

- Verbal warning - Written warning - Lunch detention - clean-up

cafeteria (minimum 1 day)

- Detentions - general clean-up until further notice

Defamation of school’s name/reputation/ staff/students

- Warning letter - Parent / Teacher

Conference - Public Letter of

Apology and Regret

- Home school agreement - Public letter of apology - Detention / Suspension

- Suspension until further notice

- Possible expulsion

Unauthorized Communication / Electronic Devices to school

- Written Warning - Confiscated- return at

end of day parents informed

- Detention (minimum 2 days) - Confiscated item returned to

parent only-with parent agreement

- Suspension - Confiscated item

retained until the end of the/next academic quarter with parent agreement

Bunking / - Warning Letter - Detention (minimum 2 days) - Ongoing suspension

Skipping classes - Parent informed - Letter of Apology - Lunch detention - to

complete missed work

with conditions - Home school agreement - Letter of Apology

subject to student record review and home school agreement

Punctuality/ Continuous Late arrival

- Written warning after 3 late arrival

- Home notification- every late arrival

- Parents informed - Detention (minimum 1 day)

- Continuous detention - notation in school report

Punctuality / Late to lesson

- Written warning after 3 Late entries

- Parents informed - After school detention

(minimum 1 day)

- Continuous detention and notation in school report

Skipping Detention

- Further Detentions – additional hour

- Thursday morning detention (3 hours or more)

- Suspension

Disruptive class behavior

- Written warning – time out

- Counseling

- Parents informed - Detention (minimum 1day) - No activity participation

- Detention leading to suspension

- Loss of all privileges - No activity participation

Incorrect / Inappropriate Dress Code

- Verbal and Written warning

- Parents informed

- Final written warning - Sent home to correct dress - Detention (minimum 1 day)

- Continue to send student home

- Loss of privileges / no activity participation

- Continue detention

Smoking - Parent informed - First and Final warning - Counseling

- Suspension with conditions

- Expulsion

Possession of censored / obscene material

- Parent informed - Confiscation of material - Warning with

conditions - Counseling

- Suspension (3 days)with conditions

- Expulsion

Incomplete Homework

- Verbal warning - Lunch detention to

complete work

- After school detention - Reduced grade - Home school agreement

- After school detention - Zero Grade - Additional work

Poor Presentation of student work

- Written warning - Lunch detention work

to be redone

- After school detention - Work to be redone - Home school agreement

- After school detention - Work to be redone - Additional work

Not meeting Deadlines

- Written warning - Reduced grade by 10% - Submission within 24

hours

- Final warning - Reduced grade by 20% - Submission within 24 hours - After school detention

- After school detention - Zero grade - Additional work

Cheating in Exam / Test / Homework / Class work

- Zero Grade - Detention

- Zero Grade - Suspension

- Zero Grade - Expulsion

Plagiarism - Zero mark - Suspension

- Zero Mark - Expulsion

-

Internet abuse - First and Final written warning

- Home school agreement

- Detention (minimum 1day) - School Internet access

denied until further notice

- Suspension - Possible expulsion

Destroying others work

- Written warning - Letter of Apology and

Regret - Additional work

- Final warning - Additional work - Letter of Apology and

Regret - Detention (minimum 1 day)

- Detention with conditions until further notice

- Possible suspension

Misuse of Social Networking and microblogging Sites such as Facebook and Twitter

- Written warning - Letter of Apology and

Regret

- Suspension - Possible expulsion

Please note: School Loan Books / Library Books/School Exercise Books

- Damaged

- Misplaced

- Lost

- Damage Fee or Replacement

Fee

- Students responsibility to search for misplaced items

- Student to replace or pay Replacement Fee

- No library books to be

borrowed until books are returned or a receipt for the lost or damaged book is received.

- New loan/exercise book will be received on payment for lost /damaged boo

- Library access will be

denied if any of these persists

- Loan books can only be replaced on a once on full payment only

- Replacement of school book copies will be on payment basis

Elementary School students will serve in-school detention/suspension when imposed.

The school code of conduct will be responsible to amendment at the school’s discretion.

8.2 TEACHER CODE OF CONDUCT

It is the duty of each teacher to deliver quality lessons that maximize the learning potential of each student. Each member of staff is expected to:

• Assure the students the opportunity for high quality education and to take into account the well-being of students when making decisions and taking actions.

• Lead by example. • Organize and provide a safe, stimulating, and tidy environment. • Know the names of the students and try to understand and meet their needs. • Treat students and colleagues with respect; rudeness is unacceptable. • Follow up and report any incident.

• Start and end each lesson punctually; insist on the punctuality of your students. • Start and end each lesson in an orderly fashion, leaving the room tidy. • Insist on the wearing of school uniform. • Maintain high standards of classroom management and refer any student who is worthy of

praise or is causing concern to your Head of Department. • Ensure lessons are thoroughly prepared and follow the scheme of work. • Inform parents in writing (in homework diary) when a student does not complete class

work and/or homework. • Set homework in line with school and faculty policies. • Keep a register and check absences from lessons. • Compile student's work for extended absences. • Complete student assessments and reports on time and in line with school policies. • Attend and contribute to the department/faculty meetings.

8.3 TEACHER DRESS CODE

Female employees are required to wear their abaya and head cover when arriving and departing from the school. This rule also applies when a teacher accompanies students on school trips. Once in a while, the Ministry of Education will check if this policy is strictly implemented and followed by the teachers. Teachers are also expected to be role models for upper grade students.

JKS staff members are always expected to dress in good taste to set a positive example to the students. Any unusual mode of dress or extravagant costume jewelry is discouraged.

8.3.1 Female Staff

• Wearing trousers is allowed, but the trousers must be loose and ankle length. Teachers wearing trousers must wear a blouse that comes to the top of their thigh. Otherwise the JKS vest will need to be worn.

• Blouses, shirts, or dresses must be loose fitting with mid-length or long sleeves. • Low-neck lines and tight fitting clothes are not allowed. • Skirt or dress lengths must be no shorter than 2 inches above the ankle and may not have

high or wide slits. • Comfortable footwear may be worn. Flip-flops or flat sandals are not allowed. Plastic

crocks are also not allowed. • The wearing of black socks or heavy black stockings with open-heeled shoes is prohibited

during school hours. • Headscarves are not allowed during school hours. • Hair below the shoulder must be pulled back. Stark or unusual hair coloring is not allowed. • Applying natural daytime make-up is encouraged. • Staff members are prohibited from applying colored nail polish on their fingernails and

toenails. • Denim clothing of any type is strictly prohibited. • Clothing may not display logos or advertising for companies. • No sequins, metallic colors, or see through fabric is allowed. • Jewelry must be kept to a minimum and should be worn in good taste. • Nose rings and earrings in any part of the ear except the ear lobe are not allowed. • Light perfume is allowed, but heavy scents are discouraged.

8.3.2 Male Staff

• Dress shirts, short or long sleeve are acceptable. • Formal pants (brown, black, khaki, navy, gray) • A tie is preferable on a daily basis, but is mandatory on the first day of school and during

any school event where the parents are in the building. • Formal footwear should be worn (loafer type shoe) • No flop flops or crocks should be worn. • No denim jeans allowed. • No polo or shirts without a collar allowed. • Hair should be short. • Facial hair should be close shaven. • Fingernails should be clipped short.

8.3.3 PE Staff

PE staff may wear long, athletic, training pants that are loose fitting. The JKS house shirts should be worn as part of the PE uniform. Shirts with logos or advertising may not be worn. Sports shoes are acceptable.

All staff members need to read the mentioned policies on the table of contents on JKS website.

a. Go to OUR SCHOOL. b. Click HUMAN RESOURCE. c. Click EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. d. Read all the mentioned policies.

9. STAFF POLICIES