Expectations for ES Students
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.
Our objective is to ensure a safe, positive and supportive environment for our students. Therefore, any student who has been determined by ES Principals as having bullied others, will be referred to the counselor and subject to disciplinary action. This disciplinary action may include a parent conference, learner success plan, in-school suspension, and/or out of school suspension.
Expectations for Student Conduct
Our expectations at school cannot be upheld without parent support at home. If we need to contact a parent by phone or email, we appreciate immediate cooperation. We ask that you help your child to understand the behavioral expectations at AIS-R by reviewing them at home.
AIS-R Elementary School students will:
be responsible for their behavior.
follow directions the first time they are given.
treat staff, students, animals, the environment and equipment with respect.
make healthy food choices and not chew gum at school.
keep food in the dining hall and classrooms.
make safe choices (i.e. keeping hands and feet to oneself).
use kind words with others.
use appropriate language at all times.
solve problems with words.
keep our school litter free.
leave dangerous objects or illegal substances at home.
keep personal items (toys, candy, iPhones, etc.) in backpacks throughout the entire school day.
stay in the boundaries of the ES area unless accompanied by an adult.
follow AIS-R’s student dress code.
use devices appropriately and for learning purposes only.
ES Play Area Expectations
The Elementary School play areas are available and supervised for students during scheduled recess times during the school day only.
Play areas are not supervised before school opening at 8:10 am or after dismissal at 3:30pm. Outside of ES school hours, AIS-R is not responsible for the safety of individuals on the AIS-R campus.
While in the ES play areas, students will:
Demonstrate care for each other by making safe choices and using respectful language at all times.
Not fight with others. Play fighting is also not permitted at any time.
Not throw rocks, sand, or other harmful objects at any time.
Not bring food or drinks (other than water) to the play spaces.
Be inclusive. Keep games open to all students who want to play.
Follow the rules of the game being played.
Stop all games when the whistle is blown by the supervisor.
Return all playground equipment to the designated storage area before leaving the play space.
Keep personal items (toys, iPhones, etc.) in backpacks in classrooms.
Remain at recess and not climb grade level stairs or re-enter classrooms without adult permission and supervision.
Keep all devices (phones, iPads, etc) in backpacks in the grade level pods. Devices may not be used at recess.
Seek recess supervisor approval and a pass for visits to the nurse.
Dining Hall Expectations
Everyone is expected to follow the Dining Hall rules to ensure safety. This includes but is not limited to the following:
Listen and respond to adult directions the first time.
Raise your hand to leave your seat or if you need help.
Use indoor voices.
Throw waste into the garbage can and keep your table clean.
Following the ES healthy eating guidelines which includes not bringing chocolate, candy, chips, cookies, or soda to school.
Verbal and Physical Incidents
We recognize the stages of child development and therefore handle verbal and physical incidents with care and attention. No matter the age of the child however, AIS-R promotes restorative and reflective practices.
In this effort, administrative actions are on a case-by-case basis and are determined by age, prior history, teacher and counselor observations, etc.
Depending on the circumstances, verbal or physical incidents may result in the following: a reflective conversation with a teacher, counselor, or ES principal; parent meeting; in-school suspension, and/or out of school suspension.
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.
Our objective is to ensure a safe, positive and supportive environment for our students. Therefore, any student who has been determined by ES Principals as having bullied others, will be referred to the counselor and subject to disciplinary action. This disciplinary action may include a parent conference, learner success plan, in-school suspension, and/or out of school suspension.
Dress Code
AIS-R takes pride in the appearance of its students. 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 host country, modesty in school attire must be maintained. National abayas or thobes are to be only worn on designated celebration dress-up days.
It is impossible to develop guidelines for every fad regarding dress and appearance. 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 2-5.
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.
Caps, hats, sweatbands, bandanas, and/or sunglasses may be worn outside and removed once inside the school buildings. Sunscreen is highly recommended.