Sharjah American International School

Welcome to the new academic year #TogetherAgainDubai

As we reflect upon our journey from March 2020 till today, our school community has shown very effective resilience and optimism as we adapted to new rules, behaviors, and modes of teaching and learning. Our agility and commitment to ensuring safe and productive operational procedures and continuous academic achievement during unprecedented times enabled us to excel within our SAIS D learning community.

Although we all have experienced different challenges and met multiple new expectations during the academic year 2020-2021, which we consider a transitional period of time, we have been able to develop valuable skills, improve our practices, and become better prepared to offer innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure our students’ learning continues effectively and uninterruptedly.

This academic year 2021-2022 is the next phase of our journey. From the start of this academic year until September 30th, parents will have the choice of distance learning or face-to-face learning for their children. From October 3rd, in alignment with KHDA protocols, all teaching and learning at SAIS-D will be face-to-face only. After this date, students may be able to continue with distance learning in exceptional circumstances only, such as health emergencies. To continue Distance Learning enrollment after October 3rd, permission will be granted on a case-by-case basis.

We have updated our school Reopening Protocols to ensure a healthy and safe environment, yet more dynamic and conducive to learning. We kindly request that all stakeholders review the Reopening Policy, and its entirety.

First Week: # Back Together Again

• Students will resume school next week in a staggered approach following the schedule below to ensure the safety of all the students, teachers and parents.

• Bus Transportation will begin on September 5th.