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<\/a><\/h1>\nADMISSIONS POLICY<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n\u00a0<\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
Admission Procedures:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n- \u00a0 \u00a0<\/i><\/b>Application for admission to be filled out<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- \u00a0<\/i><\/b>Copies of transcripts of previous school work must be<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- \u00a0submitted at the time of application<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>
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Admission testing which includes English (Reading, Comprehension<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Interview with both parents and student.<\/i><\/b>n and Writing) and math.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Test results and former school records are used to assist in class placement and scheduling.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Registration Procedures:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\nThe following documents are required and must be completed and handed in for registration at the School\u2019s Administration Office:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n- \u00a0 \u00a0<\/i><\/b>Completed Registration Form (Application and Student Info. Form) <\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Original Birth Certificate or copy of passport (for foreign students)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Medical Certificate (for Elementary students)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- \u00a0<\/i><\/b>Copy of official inoculation\/vaccination record (for students in KG 1 to Gr. 5)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Official transcript and\/or originals of relevant documents from previous schools attended.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Admissions Payment Form (completed by the Administration and signed by both Administration and parent).<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>\u00a04 passport photos<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>Transfer to Talaee Al-Noor International School\u00a0at the High School Level from Non-American English Language Schools<\/span><\/i><\/b>:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\nAny student from a non-American English Language school who wishes to be admitted at Talaee Al-Noor International School\u00a0\u00a0must, in addition, to the above-mentioned requirements for registration, also fulfill the following:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n- <\/i><\/b>Entering students must be age-appropriate for the grade level.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Students are required to complete THE LAST TWO CREDIT-EARNING YEARS AT\u00a0Talaee Al-Noor International School\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nDenial of admission may be due to, but not limited to, any of the following reasons<\/span><\/i><\/b>:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n- <\/i><\/b>Incomplete or improper transcripts and\/or records<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Low admission test scores and\/or poor academic records<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>A history of disciplinary problems or substance abuse problems<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Classes at Talaee Al-Noor International School\u00a0have reached their maximum enrollment numbers<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Student will be over 19 years of age at the time of graduation<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nAmerican Grade Level Requirements are as follow:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nGRADE<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nAGE REQUIRED<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nGRADE<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nAGE REQUIRED<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nKG1<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n4 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nGrade 6<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n11 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nKG2<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n5 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nGrade 7<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n12 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nGrade 1<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n6 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nGrade 8<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n13 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nGrade 2<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n7 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nGrade 9<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n14 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nGrade 3<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n8 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nGrade 10<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n15 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nGrade 4<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n9 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nGrade 11<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n16 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nGrade 5<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n10 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nGrade 12<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n17 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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* A child should be the appropriate age by the 1st<\/sup> of September.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\nATTENDANCE POLICY<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\nATTENDANCE<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\nStudent attendance is required of each student on all days and hours that school is in session. A student should make every effort not to miss school unless it is absolutely necessary.\u00a0 Being in school and participating in regularly scheduled classes is an integral part of education, and there is a direct relationship between poor attendance and poor academic standing. The ultimate responsibility for attendance is that of the student and the parent. If a student does not attend on a regular basis, it then becomes the school\u2019s responsibility to report this student as truant. Attendance records are placed on report cards and remain in a student\u2019s permanent file.\u00a0 College admissions offices and future employers use attendance records as a means of determining an applicant\u2019s dependability and citizenship. These will follow a student for the rest of his\/her life. Missing a school bus does not constitute a valid reason for the student to be absent for the entire school day. Absences due to transportation difficulties will be considered unexcused.<\/b><\/p>\n
Absence Procedures:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\nBetween 8:00 am and 11:00 am on the day of the absence, parents MUST call the school (0553921111<\/b>) to report the absence and the reason for it. Any student who has been absent needs to have a signed note from a parent before being readmitted to his \/her classroom. Failure to comply will result in detention of the student. Family vacations or travel are not acceptable reasons for missing school and will be considered unexcused. <\/b><\/p>\n
Absences will fall into the following categories\u2014excused and unexcused.\u00a0 Definitions for each are as follows: <\/b><\/p>\n
A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excused:<\/span><\/p>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0A student may be excused by his\/her parent\/guardian for any absence under 6 days for each quarter or under 24 (twenty-four) days in the school year. Students may be excused from attendance for reasons such as personal illness, family emergencies, medical appointments, prior permission from the school to attend school-related or approved activities, or other educational-related opportunities. Students with excused absences will be allowed to make up work.<\/p>\n
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B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unexcused Absences:<\/span><\/p>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0Each absence over 6 days for each quarter, or 24 days in the school year WITHOUT A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FROM A LICENSED PHYSICIAN OR APPROVED BY THE PRINCIPAL. <\/b><\/p>\n
2. Students suspended or expelled from school.<\/p>\n
3. These absences shall be considered truant and fall under the rules of the Truancy Section within the Discipline Policy.<\/p>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0All unexcused absences shall constitute a zero (0) for all work in classes missed.<\/p>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0Administration may determine if absence is excused or unexcused.<\/p>\n
At all times, parents of students who are absent without a valid excuse (as mentioned above) are immediately and automatically called on the day of the student\u2019s absence notifying them of their child\u2019s absence.<\/b><\/p>\n
C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Early Dismissal:<\/span><\/p>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A student must bring an early dismissal written request authorized and signed<\/span> by the parent to the office before 8:15 am\u00a0THE DAY\u00a0<\/span><\/b>the early dismissal is requested. All such requests will be verified by the office before dismissal. The parent must pick up and sign out the student in the office. No student will be permitted to leave the school without being picked up by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\nTardiness Procedures:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\nIt is the student\u2019s responsibility to be at school and in class on time. Students who are late for school must report to the Office before reporting to class. If a student is going to arrive at school after 8:00 am, a parent must call the Office stating the reason for tardiness. This call, however, does not automatically excuse the lateness. Excused lateness will only be granted in cases of emergencies. Car problems or traffic are NOT viewed as emergencies. Students are to be present in the classroom when the bell rings to start class. Tardy students will not be admitted into the classroom without a tardy slip from the Office. Students, who arrive between 8:00 and 8:15, will not be able to attend the first period. Students who arrive after 8:15 are referred to Administration, at which point the parents are contacted and the student is not allowed to attend school for that day.<\/p>\n
Unexecused tadies are dealt as follows :<\/p>\n
v First ;Verbal warning<\/p>\n
v Second tardiest; signing a written warning.<\/p>\n
v Third tardiest; Detention.<\/p>\n
Please note that for any class work, quiz or exam taken during that day, the student will receive a zero, as it will be considered an unexcused absence.<\/p>\n
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It is the student\u2019s responsibility to get the work he\/she has missed during any excused absence.<\/p>\n
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Curriculum Policy<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\nTalaee Al-Noor International School realizes that a clearly defined and articulate curriculum, with established objectives and goals, is intrinsic in the accomplishment of the school\u2019s mission. The main objective of any good curriculum is to further the student\u2019s growth, understanding and knowledge in ways that contribute positively to the student\u2019s ways of thinking, perspectives, attitudes and overall skills. Necessarily, an all-inclusive curriculum would then have to include what is to be learned and why, what methods of teaching and materials will be utilized to best reach the desired learning levels and an assessment strategy or strategies to know if, when and to what degree the required learning has taken place. As such, there has to be regular curriculum review and revision to ensure the correct progression of the curricular framework, an established staff development plan to assist teachers in learning the correct instructional methodologies in reaching the objectives set by the curriculum and lastly, an aligned assessment system to determine the success of achieving these objectives. To date, and as the curriculum of the school has been revamped from a text-book driven curriculum to one that is standard-based (with benchmarks), no formal policy of curriculum revision has been put into place, although the Heads of Departments have already checked their departments\u2019 individual curriculum twice during the academic year 2013-2014and have made amendments accordingly. These amendments have initiated a need to purchase more resources to help accommodate the minor changes made.<\/p>\n
Talaee Al-Noor International School\u2019s curriculum is standards-based (with benchmarks) and it is according to Common Core Standards. <\/strong>It is set up to ensure that every student is provided a specified and balanced program that gives him\/her a complete education. The curriculum advances the total development of the student, be it intellectually, culturally, mentally or physically, all within the norms and values of the Egyptian society that comply with the Ministry of Education\u2019s requirements. All topics (i.e. syllabus \/ curriculum) covered within all the subjects given to students have to comply with the Ministry of Education\u2019s requirements and must meet their approval. The curriculum also should prepare the student for his\/her future life, i.e. further educational levels (such as undergraduate and graduate studies), as well as arming the student with basic guidelines and knowledge needed to succeed. The curriculum should also prepare the students for such exams as the SAT I, SAT II and TOEFL, which will be required for their further educational experience.<\/p>\nTo provide each student in school with a general and complete education in terms of general guidelines as to what students should know and be able to do (standards), a general curricular framework of core subject areas, specifically English language, science, mathematics, history-social studies, social sciences, foreign language, fine arts (art and music) and physical education was established after careful research, advice received from various educational consultants and checking with other accredited and leading American-curriculum teaching schools in Egypt. Concurrently, Arabic and religion is given to all Egyptian students, in addition to social studies in Arabic and Civics for 12th<\/sup> graders. The curriculum framework is based on what K-12 students are expected to learn. The curriculum does not specify a daily or weekly outline for teachers to follow, nor is it textbook-driven. On the other hand, it simply lays the foundation for what students are expected to learn in terms of skills and general knowledge within each subject area. Whereas the Heads of Departments have developed individual standards and benchmarks for each core subject area, each and every curriculum established includes basic, common concepts such as critical thinking and understanding, problem-solving techniques based on theoretical and real-life problems, conceptual understanding and meaning orientation rather than rote memorization, teaching across the curriculum, and hands-on learning which helps students make connections to their own experiences thus promoting an advanced level of understanding.<\/p>\nEach Head of Department ensures that the curriculum for that learning area is developed and successively linked in all grade levels in such a way that enables the students to understand the progression, the coherence and the link between the topics taken in the different grade levels within that learning area, in addition to the link between all the different learning areas that are taught. To achieve this goal, all Heads of Departments ensure that:<\/p>\n
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* Each curriculum area has clearly defined objectives and aims<\/p>\n
* There are regular meetings between the Heads of Departments and the teachers to ensure the correct progression within the learning area and if needed, to discuss the best way to perform and fix a problem when there is one.<\/p>\n
* There is a global view of teaching, which entails constantly checking the student\u2019s progression of knowledge and applying an evaluation of this progression between the different levels of the school (elementary, middle and high school).<\/p>\n
Talaee Al-Noor International School is aware that the way and the place the students are taught is an important matter. In order for the students to be in the best position to learn, the teachers should, through the curricula:<\/p>\n
Provide the students with a safe and nurturing environment:, both \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 physically and psychologically.<\/p>\n
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Build and maintain a good relationship with the students, in a way that will help them have a positive image of themselves, feel self-confident and have good self-esteem.<\/p>\n
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The main aim of \u00a0Talaee Al-NoorInternational\u00a0 School\u2019s education is to bring each student to the best level of knowledge they can reach. To achieve that, it is understood that each learning area must emphasize basic skills, such as listening, writing and reading skills, ability to apply and integrate technology across the curricula, communicate clearly both through speech and writing, be able to apply analytic and creative thinking skills, and having the ability to research, discern and record information from various sources.<\/p>\n
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DISCIPLINE POLICY<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\nStudents expect to attend classes in a well-ordered atmosphere conducive to learning. This implies a clean, healthy surrounding in an environment of academic concern. Regulations are developed and intended as a means of insuring order, safety and an environment in which teaching and learning can take place. Therefore, great emphasis is placed on mutual respect and trust. Students are required to show respect to teachers, staff members, visitors and each other. In addition, property, whether it is school property or another student\u2019s property, must be treated respectfully. We require all students to follow the rules and regulations which are intended to provide an atmosphere at Talaee Al-NoorInternational School conducive to learning and the maintenance of good order. These rules exist for the personal well-being of all the students and the efficient operation of all school programs. All students are required to observe and follow these rules and regulations; a violation may lead to suspension or dismissal from the school. At times it becomes necessary to supervise the student\u2019s behavior and progress more closely, at which time the following is done: in the Elementary School, by using and sending home to the parents, the \u201cRed Flag\u201d report to highlight and communicate difficulties or problems that the student may be having; in the Middle and High School, by using the \u201cDaily Academic\/Discipline Sheet\u201d. This sheet outlines the student\u2019s daily progress whether academic or behavioral, by class period, where each class period teacher reports the progress of the student; at the end of the day, this Sheet is signed by the Head of Discipline, and sent home to have the parents sign, for acknowledgement.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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Detention and Suspension:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\nDetention is given to any student who accumulates three unexcused tardies, in the sequence mentioned in the Tardiness section of the Student Handbook. Detention and suspension, whether in-school or out-of-school, will be enforced against students who violate the rules and regulations of the school, as determined by the nature of the offense. Such offenses include: truancy, disrespect, fighting, cutting class, dishonesty, using obscene or vulgar language, classroom disruption, defiance, bad conduct, bullying and harassment of fellow students, theft, and vandalism.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\nACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n
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- \u00a0 \u00a0<\/i><\/b>Application for admission to be filled out<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- \u00a0<\/i><\/b>Copies of transcripts of previous school work must be<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- \u00a0submitted at the time of application<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>
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Admission testing which includes English (Reading, Comprehension<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Interview with both parents and student.<\/i><\/b>n and Writing) and math.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Test results and former school records are used to assist in class placement and scheduling.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Registration Procedures:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
The following documents are required and must be completed and handed in for registration at the School\u2019s Administration Office:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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- \u00a0 \u00a0<\/i><\/b>Completed Registration Form (Application and Student Info. Form) <\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Original Birth Certificate or copy of passport (for foreign students)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Medical Certificate (for Elementary students)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- \u00a0<\/i><\/b>Copy of official inoculation\/vaccination record (for students in KG 1 to Gr. 5)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Official transcript and\/or originals of relevant documents from previous schools attended.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Admissions Payment Form (completed by the Administration and signed by both Administration and parent).<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>\u00a04 passport photos<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>Transfer to Talaee Al-Noor International School\u00a0at the High School Level from Non-American English Language Schools<\/span><\/i><\/b>:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
Any student from a non-American English Language school who wishes to be admitted at Talaee Al-Noor International School\u00a0\u00a0must, in addition, to the above-mentioned requirements for registration, also fulfill the following:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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- <\/i><\/b>Entering students must be age-appropriate for the grade level.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Students are required to complete THE LAST TWO CREDIT-EARNING YEARS AT\u00a0Talaee Al-Noor International School\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Denial of admission may be due to, but not limited to, any of the following reasons<\/span><\/i><\/b>:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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- <\/i><\/b>Incomplete or improper transcripts and\/or records<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Low admission test scores and\/or poor academic records<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>A history of disciplinary problems or substance abuse problems<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Classes at Talaee Al-Noor International School\u00a0have reached their maximum enrollment numbers<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Student will be over 19 years of age at the time of graduation<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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American Grade Level Requirements are as follow:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
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\n \n GRADE<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n AGE REQUIRED<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n GRADE<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n AGE REQUIRED<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \n KG1<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 4 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n Grade 6<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 11 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \n KG2<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 5 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n Grade 7<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 12 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \n Grade 1<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 6 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n Grade 8<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 13 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \n Grade 2<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 7 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n Grade 9<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 14 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \n Grade 3<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 8 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n Grade 10<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 15 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \n Grade 4<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 9 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n Grade 11<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 16 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \n Grade 5<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 10 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n Grade 12<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n 17 years<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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* A child should be the appropriate age by the 1st<\/sup> of September.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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ATTENDANCE POLICY<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n
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ATTENDANCE<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
Student attendance is required of each student on all days and hours that school is in session. A student should make every effort not to miss school unless it is absolutely necessary.\u00a0 Being in school and participating in regularly scheduled classes is an integral part of education, and there is a direct relationship between poor attendance and poor academic standing. The ultimate responsibility for attendance is that of the student and the parent. If a student does not attend on a regular basis, it then becomes the school\u2019s responsibility to report this student as truant. Attendance records are placed on report cards and remain in a student\u2019s permanent file.\u00a0 College admissions offices and future employers use attendance records as a means of determining an applicant\u2019s dependability and citizenship. These will follow a student for the rest of his\/her life. Missing a school bus does not constitute a valid reason for the student to be absent for the entire school day. Absences due to transportation difficulties will be considered unexcused.<\/b><\/p>\n
Absence Procedures:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
Between 8:00 am and 11:00 am on the day of the absence, parents MUST call the school (0553921111<\/b>) to report the absence and the reason for it. Any student who has been absent needs to have a signed note from a parent before being readmitted to his \/her classroom. Failure to comply will result in detention of the student. Family vacations or travel are not acceptable reasons for missing school and will be considered unexcused. <\/b><\/p>\n
Absences will fall into the following categories\u2014excused and unexcused.\u00a0 Definitions for each are as follows: <\/b><\/p>\n
A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excused:<\/span><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0A student may be excused by his\/her parent\/guardian for any absence under 6 days for each quarter or under 24 (twenty-four) days in the school year. Students may be excused from attendance for reasons such as personal illness, family emergencies, medical appointments, prior permission from the school to attend school-related or approved activities, or other educational-related opportunities. Students with excused absences will be allowed to make up work.<\/p>\n
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B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unexcused Absences:<\/span><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0Each absence over 6 days for each quarter, or 24 days in the school year WITHOUT A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FROM A LICENSED PHYSICIAN OR APPROVED BY THE PRINCIPAL. <\/b><\/p>\n
2. Students suspended or expelled from school.<\/p>\n
3. These absences shall be considered truant and fall under the rules of the Truancy Section within the Discipline Policy.<\/p>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0All unexcused absences shall constitute a zero (0) for all work in classes missed.<\/p>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0Administration may determine if absence is excused or unexcused.<\/p>\n
At all times, parents of students who are absent without a valid excuse (as mentioned above) are immediately and automatically called on the day of the student\u2019s absence notifying them of their child\u2019s absence.<\/b><\/p>\n
C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Early Dismissal:<\/span><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A student must bring an early dismissal written request authorized and signed<\/span> by the parent to the office before 8:15 am\u00a0THE DAY\u00a0<\/span><\/b>the early dismissal is requested. All such requests will be verified by the office before dismissal. The parent must pick up and sign out the student in the office. No student will be permitted to leave the school without being picked up by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n
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Tardiness Procedures:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
It is the student\u2019s responsibility to be at school and in class on time. Students who are late for school must report to the Office before reporting to class. If a student is going to arrive at school after 8:00 am, a parent must call the Office stating the reason for tardiness. This call, however, does not automatically excuse the lateness. Excused lateness will only be granted in cases of emergencies. Car problems or traffic are NOT viewed as emergencies. Students are to be present in the classroom when the bell rings to start class. Tardy students will not be admitted into the classroom without a tardy slip from the Office. Students, who arrive between 8:00 and 8:15, will not be able to attend the first period. Students who arrive after 8:15 are referred to Administration, at which point the parents are contacted and the student is not allowed to attend school for that day.<\/p>\n
Unexecused tadies are dealt as follows :<\/p>\n
v First ;Verbal warning<\/p>\n
v Second tardiest; signing a written warning.<\/p>\n
v Third tardiest; Detention.<\/p>\n
Please note that for any class work, quiz or exam taken during that day, the student will receive a zero, as it will be considered an unexcused absence.<\/p>\n
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It is the student\u2019s responsibility to get the work he\/she has missed during any excused absence.<\/p>\n
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Curriculum Policy<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n
Talaee Al-Noor International School realizes that a clearly defined and articulate curriculum, with established objectives and goals, is intrinsic in the accomplishment of the school\u2019s mission. The main objective of any good curriculum is to further the student\u2019s growth, understanding and knowledge in ways that contribute positively to the student\u2019s ways of thinking, perspectives, attitudes and overall skills. Necessarily, an all-inclusive curriculum would then have to include what is to be learned and why, what methods of teaching and materials will be utilized to best reach the desired learning levels and an assessment strategy or strategies to know if, when and to what degree the required learning has taken place. As such, there has to be regular curriculum review and revision to ensure the correct progression of the curricular framework, an established staff development plan to assist teachers in learning the correct instructional methodologies in reaching the objectives set by the curriculum and lastly, an aligned assessment system to determine the success of achieving these objectives. To date, and as the curriculum of the school has been revamped from a text-book driven curriculum to one that is standard-based (with benchmarks), no formal policy of curriculum revision has been put into place, although the Heads of Departments have already checked their departments\u2019 individual curriculum twice during the academic year 2013-2014and have made amendments accordingly. These amendments have initiated a need to purchase more resources to help accommodate the minor changes made.<\/p>\n
Talaee Al-Noor International School\u2019s curriculum is standards-based (with benchmarks) and it is according to Common Core Standards. <\/strong>It is set up to ensure that every student is provided a specified and balanced program that gives him\/her a complete education. The curriculum advances the total development of the student, be it intellectually, culturally, mentally or physically, all within the norms and values of the Egyptian society that comply with the Ministry of Education\u2019s requirements. All topics (i.e. syllabus \/ curriculum) covered within all the subjects given to students have to comply with the Ministry of Education\u2019s requirements and must meet their approval. The curriculum also should prepare the student for his\/her future life, i.e. further educational levels (such as undergraduate and graduate studies), as well as arming the student with basic guidelines and knowledge needed to succeed. The curriculum should also prepare the students for such exams as the SAT I, SAT II and TOEFL, which will be required for their further educational experience.<\/p>\n
To provide each student in school with a general and complete education in terms of general guidelines as to what students should know and be able to do (standards), a general curricular framework of core subject areas, specifically English language, science, mathematics, history-social studies, social sciences, foreign language, fine arts (art and music) and physical education was established after careful research, advice received from various educational consultants and checking with other accredited and leading American-curriculum teaching schools in Egypt. Concurrently, Arabic and religion is given to all Egyptian students, in addition to social studies in Arabic and Civics for 12th<\/sup> graders. The curriculum framework is based on what K-12 students are expected to learn. The curriculum does not specify a daily or weekly outline for teachers to follow, nor is it textbook-driven. On the other hand, it simply lays the foundation for what students are expected to learn in terms of skills and general knowledge within each subject area. Whereas the Heads of Departments have developed individual standards and benchmarks for each core subject area, each and every curriculum established includes basic, common concepts such as critical thinking and understanding, problem-solving techniques based on theoretical and real-life problems, conceptual understanding and meaning orientation rather than rote memorization, teaching across the curriculum, and hands-on learning which helps students make connections to their own experiences thus promoting an advanced level of understanding.<\/p>\n
Each Head of Department ensures that the curriculum for that learning area is developed and successively linked in all grade levels in such a way that enables the students to understand the progression, the coherence and the link between the topics taken in the different grade levels within that learning area, in addition to the link between all the different learning areas that are taught. To achieve this goal, all Heads of Departments ensure that:<\/p>\n
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* Each curriculum area has clearly defined objectives and aims<\/p>\n
* There are regular meetings between the Heads of Departments and the teachers to ensure the correct progression within the learning area and if needed, to discuss the best way to perform and fix a problem when there is one.<\/p>\n
* There is a global view of teaching, which entails constantly checking the student\u2019s progression of knowledge and applying an evaluation of this progression between the different levels of the school (elementary, middle and high school).<\/p>\n
Talaee Al-Noor International School is aware that the way and the place the students are taught is an important matter. In order for the students to be in the best position to learn, the teachers should, through the curricula:<\/p>\n
Provide the students with a safe and nurturing environment:, both \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 physically and psychologically.<\/p>\n
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Build and maintain a good relationship with the students, in a way that will help them have a positive image of themselves, feel self-confident and have good self-esteem.<\/p>\n
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The main aim of \u00a0Talaee Al-NoorInternational\u00a0 School\u2019s education is to bring each student to the best level of knowledge they can reach. To achieve that, it is understood that each learning area must emphasize basic skills, such as listening, writing and reading skills, ability to apply and integrate technology across the curricula, communicate clearly both through speech and writing, be able to apply analytic and creative thinking skills, and having the ability to research, discern and record information from various sources.<\/p>\n
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DISCIPLINE POLICY<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n
Students expect to attend classes in a well-ordered atmosphere conducive to learning. This implies a clean, healthy surrounding in an environment of academic concern. Regulations are developed and intended as a means of insuring order, safety and an environment in which teaching and learning can take place. Therefore, great emphasis is placed on mutual respect and trust. Students are required to show respect to teachers, staff members, visitors and each other. In addition, property, whether it is school property or another student\u2019s property, must be treated respectfully. We require all students to follow the rules and regulations which are intended to provide an atmosphere at Talaee Al-NoorInternational School conducive to learning and the maintenance of good order. These rules exist for the personal well-being of all the students and the efficient operation of all school programs. All students are required to observe and follow these rules and regulations; a violation may lead to suspension or dismissal from the school. At times it becomes necessary to supervise the student\u2019s behavior and progress more closely, at which time the following is done: in the Elementary School, by using and sending home to the parents, the \u201cRed Flag\u201d report to highlight and communicate difficulties or problems that the student may be having; in the Middle and High School, by using the \u201cDaily Academic\/Discipline Sheet\u201d. This sheet outlines the student\u2019s daily progress whether academic or behavioral, by class period, where each class period teacher reports the progress of the student; at the end of the day, this Sheet is signed by the Head of Discipline, and sent home to have the parents sign, for acknowledgement.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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Detention and Suspension:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
Detention is given to any student who accumulates three unexcused tardies, in the sequence mentioned in the Tardiness section of the Student Handbook. Detention and suspension, whether in-school or out-of-school, will be enforced against students who violate the rules and regulations of the school, as determined by the nature of the offense. Such offenses include: truancy, disrespect, fighting, cutting class, dishonesty, using obscene or vulgar language, classroom disruption, defiance, bad conduct, bullying and harassment of fellow students, theft, and vandalism.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Low admission test scores and\/or poor academic records<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/b>Students are required to complete THE LAST TWO CREDIT-EARNING YEARS AT\u00a0Talaee Al-Noor International School\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Original Birth Certificate or copy of passport (for foreign students)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
- \u00a0<\/i><\/b>Copies of transcripts of previous school work must be<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n
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