Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Behavior, Attendance & Academic Integrity 

We do not tolerate intimidation and/or harassment of any kind at AIS-R. Any written or verbal language, or physical gesture directed at a teacher or at another student which is insolent, demeaning, abusive, or implicitly or explicitly implies a threat of bodily harm is totally unacceptable.  Such actions will be dealt with immediately. This includes actions in online forums such as social networks, chats, blogs and the like. The consequences for intimidation and harassment range from detention to out-of-school suspension. 

Petitions and Surveys

The consequences for maligning, misrepresenting, or inaccurately communicating the reputation of a teacher or administrator and/or school program/curriculum, whether in the form of contributing to any kind of petition or survey, online comments, or seeking to represent the views of other students/parents will result in a maximum suspension and immediate removal from all leadership positions and/or clubs.

No student may independently administer any kind of petition or survey, online comments, or seeking to represent the views of other students/parents without prior written approval from the Superintendent's office; in doing so may result in a maximum suspension and immediate removal from all leadership positions and/or clubs.

Sexual Harassment 

Sexual harassment is defined as “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the educational setting.” This can also include, but is not limited to, sharing inappropriate pictures via email and on the Internet and inappropriate sexual advances conveyed in online forums such as social networks, chats and email. Board policy makes it clear that a student may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the Superintendent and the Principal determines that the student has committed sexual harassment.

Theft/Vandalism

Theft and vandalism will not be tolerated. Students will be held responsible for behavior (regardless of their intent) which results in the damage or loss of school property or the personal property of another community member. Consequences will range from restitution to expulsion.

Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco

AIS-R is a smoke/vape/tobacco-free campus and is serious about the health risks associated with smoking/vaping/tobacco use. Students will neither be allowed to smoke/vape nor be in possession of any tobacco or vaporizer (eCigarette) products and/or paraphernalia under any circumstances on the AIS-R campus, including in the parking lot. This also applies to all school-related functions and activities, including Week Without Walls and other school trips, whether on or off campus. Anyone caught in possession of smoking/vaping/use of tobacco paraphernalia or caught in the act of smoking/vaping/using tobacco will automatically be given an out-of-school suspension for the following periods: 

• First Offense: one-day suspension; 

• Second Offense: two-day suspension. In such cases, the student may not bring a phone onto campus under any circumstances until the Principal deems phone privileges are restored.

Drug-Free Environment 

Unlawful possession, use, or sale of any controlled substance or alcoholic beverage (including being under the influence of) is a serious matter, and a violation of the laws of our host country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Any infraction, including possession of drug paraphernalia while under the supervision of the school, subjects a student to expulsion. AIS-R reserves the right to monitor its students’ health through medical testing for illegal substances should it be deemed necessary by the school administration. 

Weapons/Look-a-like Weapons 

Use or possession of weapons or look-a-like weapons will result in recommendation for expulsion.

Public Displays of Affection/Inappropriate Physical Contact

Public displays of affection and inappropriate physical contact include, but are not limited to: hand-holding, arms around each other, kissing, hugging, sitting in between the legs of another, etc. Public displays of affection are not appropriate in the Kingdom nor at AIS-R. Repeated PDA will result in consequences as determined by the school’s administration.  

Deliveries 

Students are expected to come to school prepared each morning. Among the items the school will not accept for delivery to High School students are home learning assignments, laptops, food, lunches, money, sports clothes and projects.

Classroom Behavior

In order for students to make the most of their educational experiences they must assume the responsibility to:

• Report promptly to classes, Advisory, Study Halls, assemblies and other required student activities

• Place their phone in the phone pockets, refrain from any use of a phone unless permission is granted by the classroom teacher as a tool

• Bring appropriate learning materials and supplies to class with them, including laptop and charger

• Not bringing food or drink (except water in a reusable bottle) to the classroom

• Be attentive to teacher instruction, learning on assigned tasks, participate in class activities and complete all assigned learning to the best of their ability

• Be prepared to stay in the classroom for the entire lesson 

• Be respectful of the staff, other students and the learning environment

Failing to follow these rules will result in detention or suspension depending on the severity or repetition of behavior.

Students Out of Class During Instructional Time

No student should be in a hallway without a pass during instructional time. Students have completed an eHall Pass form (from the QR code or URL of the form) for the duration of their time outside the classroom. Teachers will issue only one eHall Pass at a time at their discretion. Please see below for the protocol for visiting the Nurse.

Students without eHall passes will receive a detention in the first instance, followed by further MTSS support.

Students may not under any circumstances visit the Dining Hall during instructional time.

Study Hall Expectations

The majority of Study Halls will take place in designated study areas are only for Grade 11 and Grade 12 students based on their schedule. These expectations apply to all Study Halls, wherever they take place:

• Study Hall is a place for independent study.  Students should respect the right of others to study in silence while in Study Hall. 

• Students wishing to learn with a teacher during Study Hall must arrange for an email to be sent by that teacher stating they have permission to study with them

• There are no breaks during Study Hall.

• The consequences for failing to abide by the Study Hall expectations are the same as for classroom behavior

Eligibility will be reviewed quarterly based on Q1, S1, Q3 and S2 grades, attendance and a student's PowerSchool behavior record. Students with a semester 2 GPA of 3.0 and above in all classes at the end of Grade 10, no disciplinary infractions and good attendance and punctuality, not exceeding four absences or four tardies in the proceeding semester, will be eligible for Study Hall. Students must check-in for attendance with the High School Office and may then choose to study in the Dining Hall, the Learning Commons, or breakout areas. Students must stay in the location they have chosen to study on any given day. Eligibility will be checked at every quarter and students not meeting the conditions will be placed in a supervised Study Hall with the Counseling classroom teacher. Passes are electronic.

Students will be instantly removed from Study Hall and placed in a supervised Study Hall for the remainder of the Quarter for the following reasons:

• • suspensions/violation of study halls expectations

  • missing advisory

  • skipping class (including exceeding the 15 minutes allowed for visits to the Nurse or Counseling Centre)

  • failing to meet Student Life requirements

  • exceeding 4 tardies or 3 absences in the quarter (including Study Hall and Islamic Studies)

  • missing DP deadliness, including CAS/EE/ToK

Senior Privilege and Study Hall

Seniors must meet the conditions outlined in THIS letter, shared with Seniors and their parents in Quarter 1 of Grade 12. Seniors eligible for Senior Privilege must check-in for attendance with the High School Office and may then choose to study in the Senior Lounge, Dining Hall, the Learning Commons or breakout areas. Students must stay in the location they have chosen to study on any given day. Eligibility will be reviewed each quarter and seniors not meeting the conditions will be placed in a supervised Study Hall and will lose the privilege of arriving at the beginning of Block 2 and leaving at the end of Block 3 when they have Study Hall first or last block. Passes are electronic.

Students will be instantly removed from Study Hall and placed in a supervised Study Hall for the remainder of the Quarter for the following reasons:

• • suspensions/violation of study halls expectations

  • missing advisory

  • skipping class (including exceeding the 15 minutes allowed for visits to the Nurse or Counseling Centre

  • failing to meet Student Life requirements

  • exceeding 4 tardies or 3 absences in the quarter (including Study Hall and Islamic Studies)

  • missing DP deadliness, including CAS/EE/ToK

Language Usage at AIS-R 

English is the primary language of instruction at AIS-R. As a result, students are encouraged to speak English when communicating at school. We believe that language plays a central role in not only the academic, but also the social and cognitive development of our students. We also believe that language plays a significant role in the development of community identity and inclusion. When speaking in one's native language, all Eagles are reminded to be respectful of the learners around them. 

High School Class Breakout Areas

High School Breakout Areas are accessible during break time and instructional time, with teacher permission. Students may study alone or together, read, talk and socialize quietly, use their laptops and their lockers. Handbook rules apply at all times. Students must respect the space, the furniture, and the atmosphere and ethos of the High School. They must treat the Breakout Area as if they were a special guest in someone’s home; remembering at all times that the use of the Breakout Area is a privilege and not a right.

The expectations that specifically apply to the Breakout Areas are:

1. Treat the furniture with respect. No lying on the couches or benches. Keep your feet on the floor

2. Public displays of affection are not appropriate in the Kingdom or at AIS-R

3. Breakout Areas are for quiet socializing, reading and studying. No playing of any kind, including sitting on each other, is permitted.

Students unable to follow these guidelines will be sent to the Grade Level AP.  Students may lose the privilege of this area for up to a semester.

Meditation Room

AIS-R’s Meditation Room provides students with a private, reflective space on campus. The behavioral expectations for this space are as follows:

• Be respectful of the significance of this calm, tranquil space

• Be mindful that others are observing meditation/prayer/wellness 

• While using the Meditation Room, EAGLE behavior is expected as highlighted in the Profile of an EAGLE Learner and this Handbook

• The Meditation Room is a food-free and drink-free space

• All provided accessories (hijabs, abayas and prayer mats, etc.) made available in the Meditation Room need to be properly stored by those using them

  • • Individual prayer mats, hijabs and abayas need to be folded and put away in the storage unit

    • Communal prayer mats need to be rolled up and placed upright beside the storage unit

• The Meditation Room is used exclusively during scheduled breaks (excluding the five minute passing time) and after school

• To continue use of this quiet space, students agree to follow the above etiquette; if choosing to act otherwise, students will forfeit the privilege to use the space during school hours

Lunch Period, Dining Hall and the Eagle's Nest Etiquette

Allergens: Please note, with over 65 nationalities and a transient expatriate community, AIS-R is NOT an allergen-free (nut, milk, wheat, fish, etc.) campus and due to our outsourced food caterers, we cannot guarantee that food prepared in our Dining Halls or food brought to school by other students is nut/allergen free. It is the expectation of the parent to inform the nurse of their children's allergies. No child is admitted to AIS-R without a completed medical form. Should updates in a child’s medical condition (that may include newly discovered allergies) change at anytime, AIS-R must be notified by the listed guardian in AIS-R’s PowerSchool. Questions/Inquiries regarding our health protocols may be directed to the respective AIS-R nurses.

Students may use the lunch period to eat, have conference time with teachers, study in the 6-12 Learning Commons, research colleges and careers in the Counseling Center, or socialize in one of the designated areas. Students are also involved in Student Life activities as designated in the Lunchtime Schedule.

Students may visit the Eagle's Nest before school, during break, lunch and after school. Student are only permitted to use the outdoor seating and outdoor order counter. All AIS-R Dining Hall expectations apply (see below). 

All students are in a closed lunch program, which means they may not leave the campus. Lunch may be purchased from the 6-12 Dining Hall or brought from home and eaten in the dining hall. Students are required to observe the following expectations: 

• • Food and drink may only be purchased using the cashless system in place

  • Food and drink purchased in the Dining Hall must be eaten in the Dining Hall or the designated covered areas outside the Dining Hall

  • Food may only be purchased in the Dining Hall before 8:20 am, during morning break, and during lunch. Students are not able to take hot drinks/iced drinks out of the Dining Hall

  • Cutting in line, saving a place in line for someone else, or asking someone else to purchase something for someone else is prohibited

  • Condiments must be replaced on the condiment tables

  • Trays must be emptied and stacked at designated tray areas with all trash put in designated trash bins

  • Students must make sure their table and the area around it is clean before they leave

  • Students must be polite and courteous to the Dining Hall staff

  • Students must use good manners

  • Students must not have lunch delivered to school from any outside sources to include Al Bustan Compound.

Birthday Celebrations in High School

In High School it is appropriate to celebrate the birthdays of students informally, but not in an extravagant or competitive way that makes other students feel left out. Celebrations may include:

• • Decorating the student’s locker

  • Sharing a birthday card

  • The student celebrating the birthday may bring homemade baked goods to share with a small group of friends. These must be delivered to the divisional office in the morning and collected by the student at lunchtime for distribution in the Dining Hall at lunchtime only

  • Celebrations must take place at lunchtime in the Dining Hall. Celebrations may NOT take place in the breakout areas, during classes or advisory

Club Sales and Promotions in High School

Clubs are highly encouraged to have Action-Service related promotions and sales not involving food. However, clubs are invited to hold one Club Sale/Promotion involving food during a semester during lunchtime. The Club Sale/Promotion must be approved through the High School Office and must meet the following requirements:

• • Food products from home being sold must be:

    • Homemade products that include a list of all of the ingredients of the of the homemade products 

    • Healthy

    • Low in sugar - this means healthy muffins, fruit breads, etc., are acceptable

  • Store-bought doughnuts, cupcakes, cookies are only acceptable if brought to school by students before school starts and with the ingredients known in these products

  • Products from off-campus vendors are not acceptable (eg. McDonald’s, Burger King, Turnstone Pizza etc.)  

  • Students may sell bagged fruit, raw vegetables, popcorn, etc.

  • All ingredients of any food products must be clearly labeled.

Mobile Phones

Students are expected to have phones “away for the day”. Phones will be stored in backpacks or lockers with the ringer turned off once they arrive on campus. Students may take their phones out of their lockers/backpacks when the school day is finished at 3:30pm. When a student needs to call their parents during the school day they should go to the Divisional Office to use the office phone under adult supervision. Likewise, if a parent needs to reach their child, they should contact the HS Office. 

If a student takes their phone out of their locker/backpack before the end of the day, it will be held in the HS Office for the remainder of the day. If there are three or more offenses, the HS Office will keep the phone in a secured location until the parent is able to pick it up in person. Following this, students who do not honor these expectations will be asked to turn their phone into the HS Office each morning to be picked up at the end of the day for a period of time determined by the HS Office, which may be several days, weeks or indefinitely.

*Please note, there will be exceptions made for the handful of students that need their phone for medical reasons.  An example of this need would be a student needing to monitor their blood sugar with an app on their phone. This exemption will be for serious medical needs, recommended by a doctor, and must be reported to the school along with all medical documentation for approval.

*Additionally, students may need to use their mobile phone camera for a specialized class such as photography or yearbook, where a special lanyard will be required to be worn for such use.

Search and Inquiry of Personal Property, including Devices

In cases where a student is suspected of using a device inappropriately (either on or off campus) or for bringing contraband items to school, etc. an AIS-R administrator and/or faculty member has the right to search the device or personal belongings of the student, to include, but not limited to: bag, pencil case, wallet, pocket, device, phone, car, locker and PE locker

• • In turn, AIS-R administrators and Faculty Members are in loco-parentis while school is in session, on school trips, during after-school activities etc. and thus have the right to question students who are believed to be in violation of school rules and/or the AIS-R Profile of an EAGLE Learner because they have used devices inappropriately or have brought contraband items to school, or are believed to be witnesses to a violation of school rules and/or the Profile of an EAGLE Learner involving the use of devices inappropriately or for bringing contraband items to school

  • This is for the safety of all students

  • Parents will be contacted when such an incident occurs and appropriate disciplinary consequences will be enacted once a thorough inquiry has taken place

  • Devices include password protected devices, where the student is honor-bound to provide the AIS-R Administrator/Faculty member with the password

Damage to Personal Property including Devices

• All students are responsible for their personal property/device

• HS Faculty and Staff are not held responsible for any damage that may occur to any personal property, including devices, that are held for any reason, whether because of a confiscation of the property/device or due to a student asking HS Faculty and Staff to keep the personal property/device for any reason

• HS Faculty and Staff are not responsible for coordinating any restitution that may be required regarding personal student property/device that is damaged by another student or students. 

Littering

All food and other items to be discarded are to be thrown in the trash cans and recycling bins provided. Discarding trash in the parking lot, flower beds, halls, desks, locker areas, and courtyard areas etc. is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.

Elementary and Middle School Building Access

High School students may not be in the Elementary or Middle School without the written permission of the Elementary or Middle School Office or an Elementary or Middle School teacher.

Student Drivers and Parking

Driving to school and having a parking space is a privilege extended to students with a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance who also submit a properly completed Student Driving Contract. An AIS-R parking sticker will only be issued to student drivers after the contract is submitted to the Director of Facilities & Security. If a student does not adhere to the terms of the Driving Contract and the directions of the parking lot monitors and security personnel, their privilege to drive to school will be revoked.  The administration reserves the right to revoke parking privileges at any time. The school reserves the right to inspect personal effects left in automobiles on campus and assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage of any property left in a student’s car. No student may be a passenger in a car driven by another student unless both students (the passenger and the driver) have turned in the passenger permission form to the office of the Director of Facilities & Security. Student drivers who neglect to follow these procedures will have their driving and parking privilege revoked.

Substitute Teachers and Other Adult Supervisors

Any adult on our campus, whether a visitor or substitute teacher, will be afforded the same respect and courtesy that is given to our faculty. When a student’s behavior violates school rules they will be subject to a range of disciplinary consequences at the discretion of teachers and school administration. 

Consequences may include the following:

• • Verbal Reprimand and/or Student Conference

  • Detention

  • Parent and/or Guardian Contact

  • Parent Conference

  • Out-of-school suspension

Detention/Reflection, whether on breaks or after school

Teachers and Counselors, as well as the High School Leadership Team may issue detentions/reflections. Detention/reflection is assigned as a consequence for unacceptable behavior including, but not limited to sleeping in class, play fighting, defiance and disrespect. Detention/reflection will be served after school or during breaks, at the discretion of the HS Office. All students attending a detention/reflection should follow arrival procedures and report to the designated detention area, prepared to work on assignments. Failure to attend detention/reflection without a valid excuse (such as illness supported by a medical certificate) will result in a week of lunch time detentions/reflections. The 2nd occasion within one semester on which a student misses detention/reflection without a valid excuse will result in an in-school suspension. The 3rd occasion within one semester on which a student misses a detention/reflection without a valid excuse will result in an out-of-school suspension.  Students demonstrating a repetition of behaviors and multiple detentions/reflection will receive an in-school suspension, possible behavior contract and/or additional repercussions. 

Any suspension is reported to colleges/universities when requested. Students are required to report disciplinary infractions and suspensions as part of their college applications.

In-School Suspension

Students may be assigned either a half or a full day in-school suspension. Students in in-school suspension are provided with assignments and required to spend their time reading, writing and reflecting. They may complete their assignments for full credit.  

Out-Of-School Suspension

Out-of-school suspension is the temporary removal of a student from school for various reasons which include (but are not limited to) disrespect for an adult or peer, lack of cooperation, or disrupting the teaching and learning process. Students who are suspended out-of-school are not allowed on the school campus until they have been reinstated. Suspended students are not allowed to participate in school activities. Out-of-school suspensions are reported to colleges/universities through a letter from the counselor when requested. Students must also self-report suspensions on college applications.

When a student receives an out-of-school suspension, the following steps are taken:

• 1. Principal informs Superintendent

  2. Superintendent approves suspension

  3. Principal and/or Associate Principals:

     1. • Withholds suspended student from class until transportation is arranged

        • Contacts parents over phone to explain the incident, the determination of suspension and the logistics of the suspension

        • Prepares and sends the letter/email to parents 

  4. The High School Principal or Associate Principals

     1. • Communicates with teachers to inform them that the student will be out of class for the decided upon time

        • Meets to discuss clear expectations of Profile of an EAGLE Learner Behavior with student and parent upon their return to school 

Expulsion

Repeated violation of school rules and procedures may make a student subject to expulsion. Expulsion is a permanent removal from the student body. Only the Superintendent, following the policy stated in the School Board Policy Handbook and after recommendation from the Principal has the authority to make the decision to expel a student. Students who are expelled for disciplinary reasons are not allowed to return to campus to visit or attend any activities, nor may they re-enroll at a later date.

College Application Reporting

For school reports provided to university/college admissions offices, specifically those associated with The Common Application, AIS-R is bound by an obligation to report disciplinary violations from the ninth grade forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct that results in suspension. These actions could include but are not limited to academic integrity, academic probation, suspension, or expulsion.

See Profile of an EAGLE Learner-related Policies: Reporting Discipline To Colleges & Universities Above.

Behavioral Probation

• • Students who have exhibited ongoing behavioral issues may be placed on a Behavior Contract (i.e. a conditional placement) for the next semester or school year. If a student is transferring from grade 8 to grade 9, that student and their parents must meet with the Principals to discuss the conditions of the behavioral probation and sign a letter before the end of the school year accepting those conditions

  • Students who do not meet the conditions of their probation period, as stated in their letter and in the accompanying contract, will have their place at AIS-R rescinded

  • Parents who are unwilling to sign the contract will be invited to withdraw their child from AIS-R

Procedure for Students Staying After School

The following procedures are followed for all students staying after school: 

• 1. Gates remain open from 3:30-3:45 and students may come and go during this time 

  2. All after school activities and After School Learning/After School Reflection begin at 3:45

  3. Students must remain in their supervised location from 3:45-4:20 and/or 3:45-5:45pm if activity/sports related (unless a special activity/sporting event is taking place)

  4. For all student dismissals after 4:30pm, students will be escorted by their coach/activity leader to the gates

  5. All students exiting the main gate who must wait for a sibling, must wait in the Student Waiting Area.