Academy Behaviour Policy
Primary
Al Arqam Primary Behaviour policy will focus on the development of self-discipline that will express itself in responsible and appropriate behaviour. Students will access support from Academic/Admin staff in collaboration with the Guidance Department.
- Behavioural support: – managing their behavior in school, stress management, communication skills
- Emotional support: – encouraging and giving guidance where they have difficulties with fellow students, teachers etc.
- Social support: – peer relationships, self-esteem, confidence building, social interaction, communication, and guidance re social media/social networking.
- Academic support: – learning styles, study skills, study organisation/ planning, and healthy lifestyle.
The implementation of the policy will be fair, firm and consistent. All students will be made aware of the consequences of irresponsible and inappropriate behaviour.
| EXPECTATIONS KS1 | |||
| RESPECT FOR SELF | RESPECT FOR OTHERS | RESPONSIBILITY | |
| CLASSROOM | Keep hands and feet to yourself (not using anything to hit) Listen when it’s someone else’s turn to spea.k Respect all opinions and abilities | Keep hands and feet to yourself (not using anything to hit). Listen when it’s someone else’s turn to speak.k Respect all opinions and abilities | Listen attentively, Try your best follow the classroom rule |
| HALLS AND STAIRS | Keep right on the stairs Follow transition arrows Walk | Keep hands and feet to yourself Use appropriate language Keep moving | Obey the rules Pick up litter |
| CAFETERIA & PLAYGROUND | Make healthy choices Sit while eating Always accompanied by staff. | Line up appropriately Bring your own lunch Money No Yelling Taking turns in rides Staying only in the designated area. Keeping hands and feet to yourself | Clean up after yourself Recycle Obey the bells Not throwing remaining food Keep area clean No littering No picking flowers |
| BATHROOMS | Wash your hands | Limit your time Keep area clean and Tidy Respect other people’s privacy | Report vandalism Put all trash in the garbage |
| ASSEMBLIES | Listen attentively to speaker | Sit/stand quietly and attentively Respond appropriately Use indoor voices | Stay with your class Show appreciation Stay with your class until your class is dismissed |
| PE HALL | Be self-directed Participate regularly Listen to speaker | Be nice and friendly Include everybody Encourage all involved | Co-operate Be motivated to do your personal best |
| Computer Lab | Work quietly. Work safely and follow all instructions and rules. | Wait your turn. Return things to their proper place. Follow procedures for use of equipment. | Keep area tidy. Replace the things you use. |
| ALL SETTINGS | Dress appropriately | Use appropriate language Use manners | Keep all areas clean Following all instructions every where |
| EXPECTATIONS KS2 | ||||
| RESPECT FOR SELF | RESPECT FOR OTHERS | RESPECT FOR Environment | RESPECT FOR Learning | |
| Classroom | Be prepared to give your best effort Dress, speak, act appropriately | Keep your hands and feet to yourself (not using anything to hit) Be considerate Use good manners and appropriate language Speak in normal voice at appropriate time | Recycle Keep the school Clean Not destroying school furniture | Be prepared with homework and supplies Respect others’ efforts and contributions Be a good listener Keep class resources neat and organised. |
| Hallways, Stairs & Washrooms | Walk on the right Use inside behaviour Keep moving Do not touch or play with anything (electricity sockets/safety equipment/fire) | Use appropriate voice Keep hands and feet to yourself (not using anything to hit) Be aware of space Respect other people’s privacy | Help keep school clear of debris/litter Enjoy/appreciate others’ displays and space | Remember to be quiet in the halls and stairwells Obey the rules |
| School Grounds | Respect equipment and space Behave in a safe manner Follow expectations | Respect personal space Use appropriate language | Place litter in garbage cans Take care with school property | Follow instructions and rules Use observations skills to promote safety Be positive with classmates |
| Cafeteria & play ground | Keep the school clean Make healthy food choices Use proper manners Sit while eating Always accompanied by staff. Acting safe Waiting only in the designated area Not waiting in the outside area or playground even if accompanied | Speak in appropriate voice and only to the people at your table. Keep it clean. Taking turns in rides Use appropriate voice Keep hands and feet to yourself (not using anything to hit) | Treat furniture appropriately. Inside behaviour Not throwing remaining food Keep area clean No littering No picking flowers Not destroying rides | Use listening skills. Use your good manners. Obey the bells Line up silently after the second bell. Keeping area clean No running |
| Library, Computer & Science Lab | Work quietly. Explore opportunities appropriately. Respect environment. Return loaned books on time and in good condition. Work safely and follow all instructions and rules. | Wait your turn. Return things to their proper place. Follow procedures for use of equipment. | Keep area tidy. Replace the things you use. | Share materials and equipment as needed. Use appropriate research sites. Respect equipment |
| Assembly | Remain quiet. Keep your eyes on the speaker. | Sit/stand quietly and attentively Respond appropriately | Keep area tidy. Eat and drink elsewhere. | Stay with your class Show appreciation Stay with your class until your class is dismissed |
| PE Hall | Appropriate dress and footwear. Moderate voice level. Listening skills – focus on the speaker. Participate Take care and responsibility of belongings | Encourage others to do their best. Follow the rules. Share equipment. Learn/follow safety rules | Use equipment appropriately Keep it clean Eat and drink elsewhere | Listening skills Know and practice rules Pay attention |
| Bus | Travel safely Sit appropriately Stay on designated areas grounds until bus comes | Demonstrate courteous behaviour Follow driver rules | Care for bus Wait in designated areas | Inside behaviour rules. |
| Behaviour-Minor | Procedure |
| General noncompliance with instructions and rules for example: Entering/Exiting the classroom without permission Skipping lessons Playing with books, class tools or water Yelling Side Talking during class or excessive talking Eating or drinking in class without permission Not keeping classroom clean Frequent interruptions without a reason. Frequent sleeping in class Making fun of a lesson Not bringing school supplies and books to class Not doing homework KS2 Repeatedly forgetting veil or not committing to Salah rules. Not wearing Abaya and veil to school (Yrs 5-6 only) Bringing prohibited items to school such as food or toys without permission. Practicing activities without permission such as: selling products and distributing food, toys, etc. Failure to complete assigned work Inappropriate behaviour during assemblies/school activities Not wearing proper school uniform (exact pattern set by school) Or wearing a sports uniform on days other than physical education classes. Inappropriate internet sites and /or print material Inappropriate language with peers Inappropriate use of personal equipment Lateness to class Lying Teasing and/or derogatory remarks to peers Throwing foreign objects Rude gestures Chewing gum | All academy employees are responsible for reporting or directing when violations are detected: Teachers or supervising adult is responsible for implementing the regulation. Teachers will maintain a record of the students behaviour and take appropriate action/steps to solve issues. STEP 1: Verbal reminder to the student of the expected appropriate behaviours. Teacher and/or learning assistant or monitoring the violation will have an immediate pedagogical discussion with the student. STEP 2: Verbal reminder to the student of the expected, appropriate behaviours. The teacher or who previously directed it will remind the student of the previous discussion. Teacher may take immediate steps such as, moving their place within the class or engage in reflection activities. This involves putting the child into a quiet place on her own. The length of time is at the teacher’s discretion. (should not be for the whole lesson) Deduction in k12 points ( 1 point ) STEP 3: • Verbal reminder to the student of the expected appropriate behaviours. Depending on the severity and frequency of the behaviour, the teacher decides the action plan (i.e. 10 mins meeting with teacher to discuss problems- during breaks). Deduction in k12 points ( 2 points ) Details of incident to be recorded on k12 by class or subject teacher and parents of student to be contacted before the end of the school day. The communication should be from the social worker regarding behavior, but regarding academic matters, the teacher communicates with parents. STEP 4: Deduction in k12 points ( 3 points ) Missing a privilege/ Exclude from upcoming internal event (inside classroom) Student referred to pastoral team member who can have sessions with student reminding of the expected appropriate behaviours. Details of incident to be recorded on k12 by class or subject teacher and parents of student to be contacted before the end of the school day. Step 5: Unacceptable repeated behaviour (Minor) which is repeated over a long period of time. Move directly to Step #1 of medium (Orange zone). *Class Teacher is responsible to fill in a referral form before handing the case over to GD. |
| Behaviour-Medium | Procedure |
| Stealing Cheating Damaging school property/bus Verbal Aggression/fighting with peers insults – insulting words Skipping lessons/ Lateness to class Making fun of a lesson Inappropriate behaviour during assemblies/school activities Breaking school bus rules Individual conflicts or Group ganging up conflicts Forgery of official documents Bringing mobile phones,cameras or any digital devices to school Misbehaving with teachers or to peers via learning platform either by chatting or by audio messages Bringing and using all kinds of sprays or firecrackers for celebrations As a precautionary measure, students are alerted periodically in the classes and the queue. | Social Worker is responsible for implementing the regulation. Social worker will open a file to study the case of the student and set an intervention plan for her with rigorous follow-up. Details of incident to be recorded and parents of student to be contacted before the end of the school day, or if needed, within 72 hours. Step 1: Referral to GD. The counselor will have a discussion with the student and work on skills and strategies (Counselling and guidance session). Student writes an apology letter (using the form) or write a pledge not to repeat the behaviour. Daily report for a week (The teacher / supervisor fills out the special form) for a week. Depending on the severity and frequency of the behaviour, the counselor creates the action plan for further steps to prevent such actions, with positive reinforcement as the objective. Contact the parents via phone Incident will be documented via K12, and a verbal warning will be issued to parents. Step 2: The counselor will have second follow up discussion with the student and work on the set action plan. Student writes an apology letter (using the form) or write a pledge not to repeat the behaviour. Contact the parents via phone Conduct a meeting between parent, counselor, and Pastoral care team A first formal written warning will be given to the parents about the child’s behaviour. Incident will be documented via K12, and a first formal written warning will be attached. Unacceptable repeated behaviour . Move directly to Step #3 of Majors (Red zone). |
| Behaviour-Major | Procedure |
| Disrespecting staff; cleaners verbal, physical or through gestures. Bringing dangerous tools to school Physical violence Racism or Classism Pushing in halls & stairwells or any other areas in school Exiting the school building without permission. Disregards religious aspects related to: Gender orientation Improper physical contact Activating school fire alarm intentionally. Constantly refusing to follow regulations. Intentionally showing bad behaviour. Defiance Endangerment of Self/Others Inappropriate representation of School | Social Worker is responsible for implementing the regulation. Social worker will open a file to study the case of the student and set an intervention plan for her with rigorous follow-up. Details of incident to be recorded and parents of student to be contacted before the end of the school day, or if needed, within 72 hours. Step 3: The counsellor will have a discussion with the student (Counselling and guidance session). Student writes a pledge not to repeat the behaviour. Contact the parents via phone Conduct a meeting between parent, counsellor, and Pastoral care team, procedure as following: 1- A first (second if transferd from orange) formal written warning will be given to the parents about the child’s behaviour. 2- Inform the parents of in school suspension for one day. Incident will be documented via K12, a first (second if transferd from orange) formal written warning and in school suspension for one day will be attached. Step 4: The counsellor will have a discussion with the student (Counselling and guidance session). Student writes a pledge not to repeat the behaviour. Contact the parents via phone Conduct a meeting between parent, counsellor, Head of Arabic and Head of English procedure as following: 1- A second (Third if transferd from orange) formal written warning will be given to the parents about the child’s behaviour. 2- Inform the parents of in school suspension for three days. Incident will be documented via K12, a second (Third if transferd from orange) formal written warning and in school suspension for three days will be attached. Step 5: The counsellor will have a discussion with the student (Counselling and guidance session). Student writes a pledge not to repeat the behaviour. Contact the parents via phone Conduct a meeting between parent, counsellor Pastoral Care Team Leader and Head of School, procedure as following: 1- A final formal written warning will be given to the parents about the child’s behaviour. 2- Inform the parents of home suspension for two days. Incident will be documented via K12, a final formal written warning and in home suspension for two days will be attached. Step 6: Continuing misbehaviour will result in parents being called to attend a meeting with the Head of Primary and the Principal, where a formal letter will be given to the pearent requesting the student find an alternative school to attend. Refer student’s file to authorized party in ministry |
Online learning Behaviour Policy
| Violation | Procedure |
| Tardiness or missing online lessons Attending classes in inappropriate clothes | Step 1: Contact parent to clarify the reason for lateness or reason for absence. Investigate the case (reason for absence may be: no laptop, no internet or no smart phone that allows access to applications. It may also be because parents are unfamiliar with using gadgets). Step 2: Educate students and parent about the importance of attending lessons on time. Student to be issued a first verbal reminder Step 3: Educate student and parent about the importance of attending lessons on time. Student to be issued a second verbal reminder Step 4: Deduction in k12 points ( 1 point ) Exemption from participating in next internal (inside classroom) event. Details of incident to be recorded on k12 by class or subject teacher and parents of student to be contacted. Step 5: Deduction in k12 points ( 2 points ) Parent and student to sign a pledge. |
| 2. Trigger chaos and Unnecessary interruptions on learning platform | Step 1: Warning student on learning platform not repeat violation. Teacher and/or learning assistant will have a pedagogical discussion with student. Teacher to contact with parent via k12 to report violation. Step 2: Teacher and/or learning assistant will remind the student of the previous discussion. Details of incident to be recorded on k12 by class or subject teacher and parents of student to be contacted. Deduction in k12 points ( 1 point ) Step 3: Student writes a pledge not to repeat. Deduction in k12 points ( 2 points ) Teacher communicates with parent via k12 to report violation. Step 4: Contact parent via k12 to report violation. Parent and student write a pledge not to repeat. Step 5: Block student from accessing learning platform for no more than 3 days and inform parent about violation. |
| 3. Arguing with peers via learning platform either by chatting or by audio messages Misbehaving with teachers or to peers via learning platform either by chatting or by audio messages Misuse of learning platform(posting inappropriate photos – using other’s account) | Step 1: Document incident then remove inappropriate content. Warn student via learning platform not repeat violation. Teacher and/or learning assistant will have a pedagogical discussion with student. Teacher communicates with parent via k12 to report violation. Step 2: Document incident then remove inappropriate content. Teacher and/or learning assistant will remind the student of the previous discussion. Contact parent via k12 to report violation. Student writes a pledge not to repeat. Step 3: Document incident then remove inappropriate content. Pastoral care teacher will have a pedagogical discussion with student. Teacher communicates with parent via k12 to report violation. Parent and student write a pledge not to repeat. Block student from accessing learning platform for one day. Step 4: Block student from accessing learning platform for no more than 3 days and inform parent about violation. Social worker will have a counselling and guidance session with student. Step 5: The Student will be referred to the competent authority in the Ministry and parent is notified. |
