Expectations for ES Students

Behavior for Learning

At AIS-R, we believe it is imperative that all students learn about expected behaviors. This can include behavior for learning and behavior for community interactions. Through establishing agreements and positive relationships, teachers manage student behavior through modeling, reminders and conversations for groups or individuals as needed. As adults, we know actions have consequences and we want to support our students to understand this in a developmentally appropriate way. Some consequences to behavior could include conversations with other adults such as the counselors to help determine the cause of the behavior, restorative conversations with those involved or conversations with parents. 

In some situations, behavior incidents or concerns might be escalated to the leadership team. Examples of these sorts of behavior could include aggression, repeated occurrences of inappropriate behavior, bullying, racism or discrimination of any kind. Parents will be invited for a conversation with school leaders to determine what support is needed to help the student change his/her behavior. Parent support at these times is critical and essential. In more significant cases, suspension of the student from school may occur. Our goal in all cases is to support the student in demonstrating the behavior expected from AIS-R Eagles. 

Bullying

Bullying is the unwelcome, repeated and targeted verbal, written or physical act directed at a student by another and has the intent or effect of:

• physically, emotionally or mentally harming a student.

• damaging, extorting or taking a student’s personal property.

• placing a student in reasonable fear of physical, emotional or mental harm.

• placing a student in reasonable fear of damage to or loss of personal property.

• creating an intimidating environment that substantially interferes with a student’s educational opportunities.

All students have the right to a safe, positive and supportive environment for learning. Any student who engages in bullying actions will be supported to change such behavior  through conversations with teachers and counselors. On the rare occasions where bullying continues, families will be asked for a conversation with school leaders and the student may be subject to disciplinary action. 

Dress Code

AIS-R Eagles take pride in their appearance.  We know that student dress and appearance are directly related to school atmosphere, student conduct and the quality of schoolwork. 

In keeping with the traditions and customs of the Kingdom, modesty in school attire must be maintained. We want to develop in our students an understanding that different circumstances require different approaches to dress; students should dress for learning in a culturally diverse environment.

Please use the following guidelines in selecting appropriate clothing and determining a suitable appearance for your child.

• Clothing worn to school must be clean, well-maintained and loose fitting. 

• All students must wear clothing that covers the stomach and lower back. 

• Clothing that displays offensive or distracting pictures or words or adult advertising will not be permitted. Clothes should be age appropriate.

• Sleeves must cover the shoulders and upper arms for students in Grade 3-5.

• Shorts, dresses or skirts must be of appropriate length.

• For safety, students should wear secure footwear to school. Shoes that stay on the feet are best for playing at school. No soccer cleats can be worn at school.

• Caps, hats, sweatbands, bandanas, and/or sunglasses may be worn outside and removed once inside the school buildings. Sunscreen is highly recommended.

When students are not following the dress code, they will be sent to the Elementary School Office. The principals will contact the student’s parents and decide the appropriate action for all dress code violations.

Birthdays

Birthdays are an important event in student lives and we know students love to celebrate with friends. Each homeroom teacher will determine with their students different ways that they may choose to celebrate students’ birthdays, such as a special birthday crown or pin; a celebratory class picture or activity; and/or singing Happy Birthday in many different languages.

We ask that birthday cakes, party favors and external entertainers are saved for after school celebrations.  

Should a birthday celebration be calendared outside the school day and a child wishes to deliver birthday invitations at school, we ask that invitations are delivered to friends at dismissal and done so respectfully and with care, should not all classmates be invited.