UNIFORM GIRLS
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UNIFORM BOYS
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Hair/ Hair Ornaments
Jewellery/ Body Adornments
- All students should have conventional hairstyles
- Boys’ hair should not be shabby, uncombed and very long.
- Girls long hair must be neat and tidy, tied back and kept off the face
- Hair wax or gel is not allowed
- Hair ornaments should be functional, and kept to a minimum.
Jewellery/ Body Adornments
- No jewellery should be worn apart from small, plain studs for those who have pierced ears. Multiple earrings are not permitted.
- Make-up, nail varnish (including toe nails), and tattoos are not allowed.
School Calender
ACADEMIC MATTERS
SCHOOL HOURS AND TIME TABLE
The morning session includes 7 periods of 45 minutes with two 20-minute breaks. Post lunch session is utilized for additional exercises (home work), games, sports and extra-curricular activities.
On weekdays, classes start from 7:15 am and end at 2:30 pm. Students are expected to arrive at school at least five minutes before classes begin. The school is not responsible for students arriving before 7:00 in the morning or remaining after school.
EVALUATION
Evaluation of a student’s achievement is based on informal observation and supervision of class work and home work, and on formal assessment through oral recitations, drop quizzes, monthly unit tests, projects, reports and terminal examinations.
SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Copying work from other students, using material from books, CD-ROM’S, computer programmes, internet sites or other sources without proper acknowledgement is in contradiction with the principles of honesty, self-reliance and responsibility.
Such actions will not be tolerated and may lead students to severe loss of grade and serious disciplinary action.
MONTHLY TEST
Students are expected to make all efforts to sit for monthly tests on the dates scheduled. If they are absent for reasons beyond their control, with an excuse accepted by the school, they will be required to sit for a make-up test. If they do not sit for that make-up test, or if their excuse is not accepted, they will receive a zero grade on the test.
PRIVATE TUTORING
Normally all students are expected to receive proper explanation and assistance in the classroom or in homework classes.
So the school in principle discourages the practice of private tutoring. In a few cases due to long absence or to attend to specific weaknesses, the school will authorize teachers to tutor students under the following conditions:
Tutoring by our teachers requires prior written approval from administration.
Tutoring is provided on the basis of a clear instructional plan specifying the content to be covered, the material used, the duration of the tutoring, and the criteria for assessment of the progress.
Tutoring takes place in the school campus. The financial arrangement will be made through the school.
EXTRA CLASSES
The school may organize remedial sessions for students in need. Parents are duly informed and they will be responsible for arranging transportation.
GRADING SYSTEM
Promotion to the next higher grade is decided on the basis of continuous assessment of the student’s performance during the academic year.
Unit tests: 20%
First Term Examination: 40%
Second Term Examination: 40%
Overall grade is allotted on the basis of total percentage obtained. Due weightage will be given for projects, coursework and discipline.
REPORTS
The morning session includes 7 periods of 45 minutes with two 20-minute breaks. Post lunch session is utilized for additional exercises (home work), games, sports and extra-curricular activities.
On weekdays, classes start from 7:15 am and end at 2:30 pm. Students are expected to arrive at school at least five minutes before classes begin. The school is not responsible for students arriving before 7:00 in the morning or remaining after school.
EVALUATION
Evaluation of a student’s achievement is based on informal observation and supervision of class work and home work, and on formal assessment through oral recitations, drop quizzes, monthly unit tests, projects, reports and terminal examinations.
SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS
- Assignments are expected to be submitted on time.
- In case of delay in submitting an assignment with acceptable justification, a new deadline may be approved by the teacher, provided it does not exceed one week, past that date the student receives a zero grade on the assignment.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Copying work from other students, using material from books, CD-ROM’S, computer programmes, internet sites or other sources without proper acknowledgement is in contradiction with the principles of honesty, self-reliance and responsibility.
Such actions will not be tolerated and may lead students to severe loss of grade and serious disciplinary action.
MONTHLY TEST
Students are expected to make all efforts to sit for monthly tests on the dates scheduled. If they are absent for reasons beyond their control, with an excuse accepted by the school, they will be required to sit for a make-up test. If they do not sit for that make-up test, or if their excuse is not accepted, they will receive a zero grade on the test.
PRIVATE TUTORING
Normally all students are expected to receive proper explanation and assistance in the classroom or in homework classes.
So the school in principle discourages the practice of private tutoring. In a few cases due to long absence or to attend to specific weaknesses, the school will authorize teachers to tutor students under the following conditions:
Tutoring by our teachers requires prior written approval from administration.
Tutoring is provided on the basis of a clear instructional plan specifying the content to be covered, the material used, the duration of the tutoring, and the criteria for assessment of the progress.
Tutoring takes place in the school campus. The financial arrangement will be made through the school.
EXTRA CLASSES
The school may organize remedial sessions for students in need. Parents are duly informed and they will be responsible for arranging transportation.
GRADING SYSTEM
Promotion to the next higher grade is decided on the basis of continuous assessment of the student’s performance during the academic year.
Unit tests: 20%
First Term Examination: 40%
Second Term Examination: 40%
Overall grade is allotted on the basis of total percentage obtained. Due weightage will be given for projects, coursework and discipline.
REPORTS
- Progress reports are issued after each monthly test.
- Grade reports are issued at the end of each term.
- The final promotion decision is recorded in the June report.
- Parents must sign each report and they are welcome to meet the teachers if they need any help or explanation.
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
KEY STAGE I – III
CLEAR PASS
PROMOTION
RETEST
DETAINED
KEY STAGE IV
CLEAR PASS
PROMOTION
RETEST
DETAINED
MERIT AWARDS
At the end of the school year, certificates of recognition of outstanding academic achievement, of significant effort and improvement, or for exemplary behaviours, are given to students upon recommendation of the teachers.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
At the end of each term, students who fail to meet the promotion requirements are placed on “Academic Probation”. If they meet promotion requirements at the end of the following term, they are removed from probationary status.
Repeated “Academic Probations” may jeopardize the student’s relationship with the school.
HOMEWORK CLASSES
Homework classes play a very important role in our school. All students are strongly advised to:
CLEAR PASS
- Child should have 75% attendance.
- Child should have an acceptable disciplinary record.
- Child should have at least D grade in all subjects.
PROMOTION
- Child should have 75% attendance.
- Child should have an acceptable disciplinary record.
- Child fails in one/two subjects by maximum 5 marks.
RETEST
- Child should have 75% attendance.
- Child should have an acceptable disciplinary record.
- Child fails in one/two subjects by maximum 20 marks.
DETAINED
- Child doesn’t have 75% attendance.
- Child doesn’t have acceptable disciplinary record.
- Child fails in two subjects with more than 20 marks.
- Child fails in three or more subjects.
KEY STAGE IV
CLEAR PASS
- Child should have at least 75% attendance.
- Child should have an acceptable disciplinary record.
- Child should have at least C grade in all subjects.
PROMOTION
- Child should have at least 75% attendance.
- Child should have an acceptable disciplinary record.
- Child fails in one/two subjects by maximum 5 marks.
RETEST
- Child should have at least 75% attendance.
- Child should have an acceptable disciplinary record.
- Child fails in one/two subjects by a maximum 20 marks.
DETAINED
- Child doesn’t have 75% attendance.
- Child doesn’t have acceptable disciplinary record.
- Child fails in two subjects by more than 20 marks.
MERIT AWARDS
At the end of the school year, certificates of recognition of outstanding academic achievement, of significant effort and improvement, or for exemplary behaviours, are given to students upon recommendation of the teachers.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
At the end of each term, students who fail to meet the promotion requirements are placed on “Academic Probation”. If they meet promotion requirements at the end of the following term, they are removed from probationary status.
Repeated “Academic Probations” may jeopardize the student’s relationship with the school.
HOMEWORK CLASSES
Homework classes play a very important role in our school. All students are strongly advised to:
- Review the topics taught in the morning session carefully and discuss doubts, if any, with the teachers concerned.
- Follow the homework timetable and maintain discipline in class.
- Finish incomplete assignments, projects etc. over the weekend.
SCHOOL LIFE
RIGHTS
The school is a community where fundamental rights apply to all parents, students, staff through the entire school day, including travel to and from home. These are:
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS
Specific procedures and regulations are distributed and explained by coordinators and teachers. Students are expected to understand their meaning and purpose, and abide by them. They are expected to:
DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE
The school has formed a Discipline Committee and outlined rules of discipline in the Pupil’s Diary too. All the cases of indiscipline will be handled by the Discipline Committee as per the rules and in consultation with the parents and counsellor. Each student’s discipline record will be kept in a discipline file. The following procedure of disciplinary actions will be followed:
TYPES OF INDISCIPLINE & CONSEQUENCES
1. Out of Uniform
a) Any student is out of uniform (without a letter from the parent).
The student will be sent home by school bus and the parent will be informed.
b) Keeping long hair (for boys) elaborate hairdos (for girls), wearing pinafore above knees, wearing jeans and shorts, t-shirts, hats, sweat bands, sunglasses, ornaments and make up which attracts undue attention of others.
Parents will be contacted for the first time and if repeated, one day suspension.
c) Military haircut/step cutting/punk style (for boys).
Colouring of hair (for both boys and girls).
The student will be sent home by school bus and the parent will be informed. The student will be allowed to attend the class only when he comes with a proper haircut.
2. Late coming to school
a) In the morning up to 8 a.m.
Parents will be contacted.
b) After 8 a.m.
Student may not be allowed to attend the class. The parent may be contacted.
c) Repeated lateness.
First time – oral warning and parental contact by the coordinator; and second time – written warning and parental contact by the coordinator; third time – suitable disciplinary action.
d) Absence from the school and coming next day without a note from the parent.
Student will not be allowed to attend the class/parental contact/student will be sent home.
3. Truancy
a) Leaving the campus without proper permission.
Suspension and parental contact. If repeated, expulsion.
b) Leaving the class without proper permission.
A warning letter to the student. If repeated, suspension.
c) Any interaction accounted for by forged note or signature.
Suspension and parental contact.
d) Coming late to class after recess/break/PT periods/ECCA periods etc.
A warning letter to the student. If repeated, suspension.
4. Damaging School Property
Parental contact and suspension. Cost will be recovered. If repeated, expulsion cost & fine will be imposed.
5. Misbehaviour
a) In the classroom with the teacher.
Parental contact and suspension.
b) Disturbing the class.
Conference.
c) Using abusive language in the class.
Conference.
d) Disobeying the teacher either in the class or on the campus.
Parental contact and suspension.
e) Disobeying the teacher in the bus.
Conference and parental contact. If repeated, bus facility will be withdrawn.
f) Shouting loudly and behaving rudely in the corridors, water points, near library, near canteens and near administrative building.
Conference.
g) Any reported or observed objectionable conduct outside the school, which may bring disrepute to the school.
Liable for disciplinary action.
6. Fighting
a) Fighting in the bus with other students.
Parental contact, withdrawal of the bus facility and suspension for all the students involved.
b) Forming gang or inciting the students in the campus.
Parental contact and suspension for all the students involved.
7. Substance Abuse
a) Tobacco or lighters in a student’s possession on the campus.
Parental contact and confiscation of such materials and suspension.
b) Drugs or alcohol or other mood changing substances in student’s possession on the campus.
Parental contact and sending such materials to CID for checking and if proved, expulsion.
8. Possessing Prohibited Materials
- Examples: Radio, tape recorder, walkman, weapons, skate-boards, bleepers, mobile phones, audio and video cassettes, objectionable literature etc.
Confiscation of such materials, parental contact and conference. If repeated second time, suspension. Students in possession of weapons may be referred to public security.
9. Girls and boys meeting privately in secluded places on the campus
Parental contact and suspension of both the students.
10. Dishonesty
a) Cheating in the examination or using another person’s work as his or her own.
No credit for such work and undertaking from the parent for necessary action/advice.
b) Changing the marks or grade either in the answer scripts or report cards; forging the parents signature on the report card.
Parental contact and conference.
c) Possession of items known to be stolen or known not to belong to the person in whose possession they are found.
Parental contact and conference.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
Discipline is a consequence and not a cause.
We would like the “Discipline” in the school to be based on and controlled by love and not by fear. Discipline should be positive and constructive. It ensures equal justice for all, respect for the right and dignity of all the students and teachers. It should allow successful functioning of various teaching programmes in the school.
Truancy: When a child avoids the school or has poor scholastic achievement, the school authorities will try to eliminate conditions responsible for truancy (e.g. inconsistent handling, strict control or too much leniency).
At times students are afraid of comparison, or afraid of being degraded in the eyes of peers. In such instances teachers may reduce emphasis on test.
THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES ARE PRIMARILY PREVENTATIVE, SECONDAIRILY CORRECTIVE AND NEVER RETRIBUTIVE.
DISCIPLINARY PROBATION
A continued pattern of inappropriate behaviour and/or major offences may lead to place a student under probation for a period of time. This will be the last warning prior to suspension or expulsion.
At the end of the probation period, the Discipline Committee may remove or renew the probation depending on the improvement. Disciplinary Probation is extended to maximum of two consecutive periods. If there is no significant improvement, the student may be asked to leave the school.
The student will be given a D.P. Card to wear during the D.P. period.
NOTES:
STUDENTS ATTENDANCE
Students expected to be in the school during school hours and to follow their assigned schedule. Effective attendance is a condition for fulfilling credit requirement, course completion and general academic progress at the school.
SHORT LEAVE
Students in very urgent cases are permitted to leave school but they have to submit a written request from parents, duly approved by the administration, to the coordinator. Students will be allowed to leave only at the end or beginning of the period to avoid disruption in classrooms.
The school is a community where fundamental rights apply to all parents, students, staff through the entire school day, including travel to and from home. These are:
- The right to education.
- The right to develop one’s own personality.
- The right to be treated respectfully, and freedom from physical and mental abuse.
- The right to privacy.
- Freedom from being set apart or mocked because of race, sex, religion, nationality etc.
- The right to have personal and school property respected and safeguarded.
PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS
Specific procedures and regulations are distributed and explained by coordinators and teachers. Students are expected to understand their meaning and purpose, and abide by them. They are expected to:
- Endeavor to keep up the high standard and reputation of the school by excelling themselves in fine manners and deportment.
- Be polite and courteous, and greet teachers, other members of staff and all visitors with due respect.
- Maintain self-discipline.
- Respect rights of the others and cooperate with teachers and staff.
- Avoid disturbing and interrupting classes.
- Avoid vandalism and show full respect for school property and property of others.
- Obtain teachers’ permission before asking questions, moving or addressing other students.
- Wait for the teacher’s signal to leave class at the end of the period.
- Walk slowly and quietly, avoid running, pushing or shouting in corridors.
- Avoid rough play on the playground.
- Avoid chewing gum.
- Avoid bringing electronic gadgets to school as mobile phones, stereo etc.
- Leave the school premises with the written permission of the Principal or the concerned coordinator.
DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE
The school has formed a Discipline Committee and outlined rules of discipline in the Pupil’s Diary too. All the cases of indiscipline will be handled by the Discipline Committee as per the rules and in consultation with the parents and counsellor. Each student’s discipline record will be kept in a discipline file. The following procedure of disciplinary actions will be followed:
TYPES OF INDISCIPLINE & CONSEQUENCES
1. Out of Uniform
a) Any student is out of uniform (without a letter from the parent).
The student will be sent home by school bus and the parent will be informed.
b) Keeping long hair (for boys) elaborate hairdos (for girls), wearing pinafore above knees, wearing jeans and shorts, t-shirts, hats, sweat bands, sunglasses, ornaments and make up which attracts undue attention of others.
Parents will be contacted for the first time and if repeated, one day suspension.
c) Military haircut/step cutting/punk style (for boys).
Colouring of hair (for both boys and girls).
The student will be sent home by school bus and the parent will be informed. The student will be allowed to attend the class only when he comes with a proper haircut.
2. Late coming to school
a) In the morning up to 8 a.m.
Parents will be contacted.
b) After 8 a.m.
Student may not be allowed to attend the class. The parent may be contacted.
c) Repeated lateness.
First time – oral warning and parental contact by the coordinator; and second time – written warning and parental contact by the coordinator; third time – suitable disciplinary action.
d) Absence from the school and coming next day without a note from the parent.
Student will not be allowed to attend the class/parental contact/student will be sent home.
3. Truancy
a) Leaving the campus without proper permission.
Suspension and parental contact. If repeated, expulsion.
b) Leaving the class without proper permission.
A warning letter to the student. If repeated, suspension.
c) Any interaction accounted for by forged note or signature.
Suspension and parental contact.
d) Coming late to class after recess/break/PT periods/ECCA periods etc.
A warning letter to the student. If repeated, suspension.
4. Damaging School Property
Parental contact and suspension. Cost will be recovered. If repeated, expulsion cost & fine will be imposed.
5. Misbehaviour
a) In the classroom with the teacher.
Parental contact and suspension.
b) Disturbing the class.
Conference.
c) Using abusive language in the class.
Conference.
d) Disobeying the teacher either in the class or on the campus.
Parental contact and suspension.
e) Disobeying the teacher in the bus.
Conference and parental contact. If repeated, bus facility will be withdrawn.
f) Shouting loudly and behaving rudely in the corridors, water points, near library, near canteens and near administrative building.
Conference.
g) Any reported or observed objectionable conduct outside the school, which may bring disrepute to the school.
Liable for disciplinary action.
6. Fighting
a) Fighting in the bus with other students.
Parental contact, withdrawal of the bus facility and suspension for all the students involved.
b) Forming gang or inciting the students in the campus.
Parental contact and suspension for all the students involved.
7. Substance Abuse
a) Tobacco or lighters in a student’s possession on the campus.
Parental contact and confiscation of such materials and suspension.
b) Drugs or alcohol or other mood changing substances in student’s possession on the campus.
Parental contact and sending such materials to CID for checking and if proved, expulsion.
8. Possessing Prohibited Materials
- Examples: Radio, tape recorder, walkman, weapons, skate-boards, bleepers, mobile phones, audio and video cassettes, objectionable literature etc.
Confiscation of such materials, parental contact and conference. If repeated second time, suspension. Students in possession of weapons may be referred to public security.
9. Girls and boys meeting privately in secluded places on the campus
Parental contact and suspension of both the students.
10. Dishonesty
a) Cheating in the examination or using another person’s work as his or her own.
No credit for such work and undertaking from the parent for necessary action/advice.
b) Changing the marks or grade either in the answer scripts or report cards; forging the parents signature on the report card.
Parental contact and conference.
c) Possession of items known to be stolen or known not to belong to the person in whose possession they are found.
Parental contact and conference.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
Discipline is a consequence and not a cause.
We would like the “Discipline” in the school to be based on and controlled by love and not by fear. Discipline should be positive and constructive. It ensures equal justice for all, respect for the right and dignity of all the students and teachers. It should allow successful functioning of various teaching programmes in the school.
Truancy: When a child avoids the school or has poor scholastic achievement, the school authorities will try to eliminate conditions responsible for truancy (e.g. inconsistent handling, strict control or too much leniency).
At times students are afraid of comparison, or afraid of being degraded in the eyes of peers. In such instances teachers may reduce emphasis on test.
THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES ARE PRIMARILY PREVENTATIVE, SECONDAIRILY CORRECTIVE AND NEVER RETRIBUTIVE.
DISCIPLINARY PROBATION
A continued pattern of inappropriate behaviour and/or major offences may lead to place a student under probation for a period of time. This will be the last warning prior to suspension or expulsion.
At the end of the probation period, the Discipline Committee may remove or renew the probation depending on the improvement. Disciplinary Probation is extended to maximum of two consecutive periods. If there is no significant improvement, the student may be asked to leave the school.
The student will be given a D.P. Card to wear during the D.P. period.
NOTES:
- In all cases parents will be informed and record will be kept by the coordinator.
- In the case of suspension, the decision of the Discipline Committee will be final and binding.
- In suitable cases student will be told to meet the counsellor.
- The concerned coordinator and class teacher will be taken into confidence while deciding the punishment.
- If the parents do not turn up either for the conference or for any other discussion, in spite of repeated reminders, the decision taken by the school, shall be final and binding.
- In the case of grave infraction, immediate expulsion can be considered.
STUDENTS ATTENDANCE
Students expected to be in the school during school hours and to follow their assigned schedule. Effective attendance is a condition for fulfilling credit requirement, course completion and general academic progress at the school.
- Students are not allowed to leave the school campus during the day. A student who leaves without permission will be liable for disciplinary action.
- In case of absence, parents are requested to notify the school by filling in the leave pro-forma given the pupil’s diary.
- A minimum of 75% attendance is required for a student to write the Second Term Examination.
SHORT LEAVE
Students in very urgent cases are permitted to leave school but they have to submit a written request from parents, duly approved by the administration, to the coordinator. Students will be allowed to leave only at the end or beginning of the period to avoid disruption in classrooms.
GENERAL MATTERS
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Uniforms should be bought from the approved suppliers only. Uniforms are mandatory on regular days, school trips and school events. A student not wearing proper uniform and not having an excuse slip from parents may not be allowed to attend the classes.
CIRCULARS AND LETTERS
Communication between school and parents is of utmost importance. Students are expected to deliver school letters and circulars to parents on the same day. To maintain a record of communication between the school and the parents a separate pro-forma is given in the Pupil’s Diary.
LOCKERS
Each child is provided with a locker for the safekeeping of his/her property and equipments. However, lockers remain the property of the school and students will be financially held responsible for any damage. Coordinators are allowed to check lockers regularly to avoid misuse.
IDENTIFICATION OF BELONGINGS
All students’ belongings must be clearly marker with their names and/or registration number.
LOST AND FOUND
The School is not responsible for anything left after school hours, and during weekends and holidays. However, any lost items may be inquired about from the school office.
HOUSES
The school follows a House system, comprising of four Houses, namely Aradous, Awal, Dilmun, and Tylos. Each student is assigned a House at the time of admission. A rolling Champion House Trophy will be awarded to the House obtaining maximum points in Inter-House Competitions, academics and discipline. Each child’s merits will count towards winning the Champion House Trophy.
GIFTS
The School staff are not to be offered any gifts. Parents and students are requested to abide by this regulation.
PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS
CANTEEN
The canteen operates during school hours and junk food is strictly prohibited. Parents can send light refreshments along with their wards to the school. However, students who are unable to bring refreshments from home, can purchase the same from the school canteen.
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS
The school provides activity classes for all Key Stages. The aim of these activities is to help the student to broaden his/her perspective, and provide him/her with opportunities for effective use of leisure time.
EDUCATIONAL/FIELD TRIPS
Every month teachers and students are provided with opportunities for learning and teaching outside classrooms. Trips are generally organized at the end of each month.
PUBLICATIONS
Students are encouraged to volunteer themselves to the publication committee and print newsletters and magazines regularly.
END OF THE YEAR PROCEDURES
Students must comply with the end of the year procedures i.e. returning all library books, payment of arrears, if any etc. to be eligible to get the report card.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Teachers and the Counsellor provide guidance and assistance to students in meeting their academic and social needs. When in difficulty, students are encouraged to seek their help.
TRANSPORT
Transportation of children is not an obligatory service for the school, but it is arranged for the convenience of the parents. The school authorities are not responsible for any delay, accident or breakdown of the transport.
The following transport service regulations are hereby framed to make school transport service regular, punctual, safe and convenient.
Uniforms should be bought from the approved suppliers only. Uniforms are mandatory on regular days, school trips and school events. A student not wearing proper uniform and not having an excuse slip from parents may not be allowed to attend the classes.
CIRCULARS AND LETTERS
Communication between school and parents is of utmost importance. Students are expected to deliver school letters and circulars to parents on the same day. To maintain a record of communication between the school and the parents a separate pro-forma is given in the Pupil’s Diary.
LOCKERS
Each child is provided with a locker for the safekeeping of his/her property and equipments. However, lockers remain the property of the school and students will be financially held responsible for any damage. Coordinators are allowed to check lockers regularly to avoid misuse.
IDENTIFICATION OF BELONGINGS
All students’ belongings must be clearly marker with their names and/or registration number.
LOST AND FOUND
The School is not responsible for anything left after school hours, and during weekends and holidays. However, any lost items may be inquired about from the school office.
HOUSES
The school follows a House system, comprising of four Houses, namely Aradous, Awal, Dilmun, and Tylos. Each student is assigned a House at the time of admission. A rolling Champion House Trophy will be awarded to the House obtaining maximum points in Inter-House Competitions, academics and discipline. Each child’s merits will count towards winning the Champion House Trophy.
GIFTS
The School staff are not to be offered any gifts. Parents and students are requested to abide by this regulation.
PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS
- Birthday parties and celebrations are prohibited at all times inside classrooms.
- In certain cases, they may be held during the breaks or lunch hours in the Multi-Purpose Hall under the supervision of teachers. Prior permission from the coordinator is required. Ordering food from outside the school is strictly prohibited.
CANTEEN
The canteen operates during school hours and junk food is strictly prohibited. Parents can send light refreshments along with their wards to the school. However, students who are unable to bring refreshments from home, can purchase the same from the school canteen.
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
- The School Calendar indicating holidays and vacation dates is given in the Pupil’s Diary.
- Changes, if any, will be announced to parents and students in writing.
- Parents are requested to refer to the School Calendar when planning family vacations and occasions.
ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS
The school provides activity classes for all Key Stages. The aim of these activities is to help the student to broaden his/her perspective, and provide him/her with opportunities for effective use of leisure time.
EDUCATIONAL/FIELD TRIPS
Every month teachers and students are provided with opportunities for learning and teaching outside classrooms. Trips are generally organized at the end of each month.
PUBLICATIONS
Students are encouraged to volunteer themselves to the publication committee and print newsletters and magazines regularly.
END OF THE YEAR PROCEDURES
Students must comply with the end of the year procedures i.e. returning all library books, payment of arrears, if any etc. to be eligible to get the report card.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Teachers and the Counsellor provide guidance and assistance to students in meeting their academic and social needs. When in difficulty, students are encouraged to seek their help.
TRANSPORT
Transportation of children is not an obligatory service for the school, but it is arranged for the convenience of the parents. The school authorities are not responsible for any delay, accident or breakdown of the transport.
The following transport service regulations are hereby framed to make school transport service regular, punctual, safe and convenient.
- Buses will be available only on routes and at the stops fixed by the schools. However, the school reserves the right to make any changes if found inevitable.
- Eating and drinking in the bus is strictly forbidden.
- No student will be allowed to board a different bus other than the one allotted.
- In case of misbehaviour in the bus, the driver is authorized to give the name of the student to the school office.
- Bus facility will be cancelled for those who damage any bus fittings or indulge in act of misbehaviour.
- Children proceeding on leave will also have to pay the bus fee along with the tuition fee for the period of leave.
- No parent shall insist on the bus waiting until his/her child gets ready. The child should be ready to board the bus five minutes before the prescribed time. No second trip shall be made, if a child misses the bus. The parent has to bring the child to school by 7:30 a.m.
- If any parent decides not to use the school transport and wish to pick their child back from school in their own transport before the end of the school hours, they shall inform the school at least a day in advance and in special cases not later than 11 a.m. on that day. No sudden request of collection of a child shall be entertained. Parents are to desist from making sudden pick-ups as a habit as it disrupts the school’s transport arrangements.
- If any parents face inconvenience with the school transport service they are supposed to contact the school office. Under no circumstances, parents shall give orders to on duty staff, drivers or teachers-escorts as regard to bus-seating arrangement or other changes.
- Children have to board the buses immediately after the last class.
- In order to avoid any chaos and confusion at the bus parking ground the following must be strictly adhered to:
- Bus numbers are written on the Parking Ground and the buses are parked accordingly.
- After reaching the parking ground, students should go to the specific point where the buses are parked and board them immediately.
- They should not loiter around and enter any other bus.
- Once they board their buses, they should not come out leaving their bags for any reason whatsoever.
- They are expected to cooperate with the traffic volunteers (students/staff) who are posted at various positions
- For any changes in the already arranged transport facilities, at least 7 days advance notice is required. However, it is not obligatory for the school to incorporate such changes; should they be too difficult. Readjustments will, as far as possible, be made keeping the feasibility of such readjustments in mind. If the changes are not incorporated, the school is not bound to refund the transport fee.
- Parents are requested to inform the school in writing one month in advance if they wish to discontinue using the school-transport service. If the parents fail to inform the school in time, they will be liable to pay the school transport fee in full.
- The school reserves the right to make any changes in the bus routes, stops and timings.
- The school reserves the right to terminate, without assigning any reason, the transport services to the child of the parent who disregards these regulations.
THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT
The Sports Department is committed to providing the best in equipment, facilities and coaching. The choice of games and activities provided range from swimming to tennis. Others include football (boys only), basketball, throw ball (girls only), table tennis and volleyball. Students can choose any two sports from the list provided to each Key Stage, in which they will take part throughout the year.
RULES
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To participate in any AMDBS athletic activities such as Sports Day or Inter-House competitions, students must meet all the following requirements:
ATTENDANCE
TEAM ELIGIBILITY
In order to be a member of a team, it is important that a student must be present at all practice sessions. It is recommended that the sports teacher should not consider a student for team membership if he/she applies for leave after official practice has begun.
ABSENCE FROM SPORTS
If a student is sick and not in school, he/she will be excused from practice for a day. Unexcused absence will not be permitted. Absence must be supported by a letter from parents stating the reason.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
An award is presented by the school to a student to recognize his/ her contributions to the success of the team in its participation in inter-school competitions etc. It is also a means to acknowledge a student’s individual contribution in bringing glory to the school. In order to be eligible for consideration for achievement award, the student must:
RULES
- All students enrolled in the school must take part in physical education activities unless they have an exemption certificate from medical authorities.
- A proper sports kit must be worn by the students during the sports classes.
- Abuse of equipments and facilities may invite immediate fine.
- Mass drill and march past are compulsory for all on the sports day.
- Inter-House Competitions will be conducted and championship will be awarded on the basis of merits secured in sports.
- Individual championship will be awarded at each Key Stage.
- Students are expected to observe discipline and sportsmanship during sport classes and while at the playgrounds.
- Any disobedience or unacceptable behaviour will be severely dealt with.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To participate in any AMDBS athletic activities such as Sports Day or Inter-House competitions, students must meet all the following requirements:
- Must produce a medical report of physical fitness.
- Must produce a consent form, filled in by parents.
- Must have clear record of all obligations for materials and equipments etc. from the previous year.
- Must fulfill disciplinary requirements.
- Must ensure they are in proper sports uniform.
- Pass reports of the test & examination
ATTENDANCE
- Attendance at all practice sessions is a must.
- Students will be excused if they are sick and are absent from school.
- Students in school and not willing to participate must have a note produced from the parents explaining the reason.
- In order to participate in any sports event, the student must attend school for the entire day
TEAM ELIGIBILITY
In order to be a member of a team, it is important that a student must be present at all practice sessions. It is recommended that the sports teacher should not consider a student for team membership if he/she applies for leave after official practice has begun.
ABSENCE FROM SPORTS
If a student is sick and not in school, he/she will be excused from practice for a day. Unexcused absence will not be permitted. Absence must be supported by a letter from parents stating the reason.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
An award is presented by the school to a student to recognize his/ her contributions to the success of the team in its participation in inter-school competitions etc. It is also a means to acknowledge a student’s individual contribution in bringing glory to the school. In order to be eligible for consideration for achievement award, the student must:
- Meet the required attendance criteria
- Must return or pay for all equipments and/ or lost uniforms, if any.
- Must meet all the athletic requirements and rules stated above.