• School Year 2022-2023

Rules and Regulations

A. Uniform:

My appearance speaks many things of me and my home. The school uniform grants every student the same status and respect, reflects the school identity, and promotes belonging.

• Elementary I students are required to attend school in full uniform and follow good grooming etiquette. Please refer to the enclosed Uniform Appendix A for details.

• All items of the school uniform must be clearly labeled.

• Parents of students who repeatedly fail to wear the correct uniform will be contacted and asked to attend to the matter.

• Jewelry is not allowed.

B. Attendance:

Punctuality is a sign of respect for self and others; a trait which I, a JM student, am expected to develop.

• Students are expected to:
• Be in the assembly hall before 7:45 a.m. every day
• Leave school at the 2:55 p.m. closing bell. For their safety, students are not to arrive to school before 7:15 a.m. and must be picked up no later than 3:00 p.m.
• as supervision cannot be ensured outside this time bracket.
• Late students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to see the principal who will then issue a permission slip to enter class.

• Students who are not picked from school by 3:15 p.m. will have to wait for their parents at the main gate.

• Regular attendance is mandatory.

C. Sickness and Absence:

For the well-being of every child-as well as that of the entire Elementary I community, specific health and hygiene regulations are implemented at school.

• Parents are urged to promptly report any illness, health complications, or communicable diseases to the Division Principal/Nurse promptly.

• In case of absence, parents or guardians of the absent student are urged to call the Division Principal to specify the reason of absence.

• A medical report from the treating physician is required for any absence of more than two school days.

• Students who have fever, a persistent cough, a runny nose, diarrhea, or are vomiting, must stay home.

• In case a child exhibits any of the above symptoms or has an accident during the day, the Division Principal/Nurse will contact the parents and discuss with them the measures to be taken.

• Please refer to the COVID-19 Protocol posted on the school Web page.

D. Classroom Rules:

My class is my second home; I will do my best to follow its rules.

• In class, students are expected to:
• Adopt a decent attitude that reflects their upbringing and JM belonging at all times
• Be clean and well-organized
• Remain calm and avoid disturbing others
• Respect the teaching schedule and the content of the curriculum
• Cooperate with teachers and accept their advice gracefully
• Follow instructions given by the supervisors and teachers
• Behave courteously and kindly
• Respect school property
• Eating, drinking, chewing gum, writing on desks and walls are not allowed.
• Students are expected to refrain from visiting other classes or circulating in the hallway between classes.
• Permission to leave class is granted by the incoming teacher.
• Students are not allowed to possess electronic gadgets, toys or magazines.

E. Discipline:

Discipline is the training that develops self-control, order, efficiency and character.

Basic to all discipline is the principle of respect – respect for one’s self and for others.

• Students are expected at all times to behave obediently and respectfully towards everyone at school. They are to show gentleness and courtesy towards their fellow students.

• Parents are expected to cooperate with the school by enforcing self-control and discipline.

F. Written Work (Class Work – Homework):

I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I write and I understand.

• Students are expected to submit all written work on time, neat and tidy.
• Written work, unless otherwise specified, should be personal.
• In case assigned work is repeatedly submitted late, the teacher will:
• Talk to the student
• Give a verbal warning
• Write a note on the agenda
• Confer with the parents

G. Circulation in and out of the Division:

Right now, is a great time to make a good choice.

• Line up with friends when the bell rings in order to go to class with the teacher.
• Students are expected to:
• Be silent during Assembly, on the stairs and in the hallways.
• Stay out of the classrooms during breaks and before classes start.
• Be accompanied either by the teacher in charge or the supervisor when changing classrooms.
• Obtain a permission slip to visit the infirmary and return it duly filled and signed by the nurse.
• Have the Principal’s permission to leave the school before the closing bell.
• Parents are requested to inform the Principal of any changes in students’ pick-up arrangements.

H. Dishonesty:

     Honest hearts produce honest actions!

• Dishonesty is a serious offense, and a JM student is expected to be always honest.
• Dishonesty may take the form of copied homework, lying, cheating in tests and so on.

I. Non-Academic Classes:

   It never gets easier; I just get better!

• All students are expected to participate in non-academic classes.
• Only students who have a medical report will be exempted from P.E. classes.

Jacqueline Najjar

Principal

APPENDIX A

Elementary I Division Uniform Code

GIRLS

A. The Official School Uniform:

• White school shirt (long sleeved shirt) *
• School jumper dress (Pinafore) *
• School pullover *
• School cardigan *
• White opaque tights on cold days and white ankle socks on warm days.
• Below-the-ankle black shoes. Trainers ARE NOT allowed.

B. The Regular School Uniform:

On Cold Days:

• Fine white turtle neck jumper under the white shirt white long sleeved polo shirt*
• Green pants (during winter season only) *
• Black boots.
  • School Anorak * (Optional)

On Warm Days:

• White short-sleeved polo shirt *

C.Sports Uniform:

• School designated jumper suit *
• Sports polo shirt *
• School sports short *

White ankle socks

D.Black Rhythmic shoes.

         * Items found exclusively in the school store.

     P.S. Long hair is expected to be worn in a ponytail or pigtail either braided or loose.  

Elementary I Division Uniform Code

BOYS

A.The Official School Uniform:

• White school shirt (long sleeved shirt) *
• Green School pants *
• School pullover *
• School cardigan *
• Dark socks
• Black shoes. Trainers ARE NOT allowed.

B. The Regular School Uniform:

On Cold Days:

• Fine white turtle neck jumper under the white shirt or white long-sleeved polo
• Shirt *
• School vest *
• School Anorak* (Optional)

On Warm Days:

• White short-sleeved polo shirt*
• Green school shorts*

C. Sports Uniform:

• School designated jumper suit*
• Sports polo shirt*
• School sports short*
• White ankle socks

D.Black Rhythmic shoes.

* Items found exclusively in the school store.

P.S. Boys should maintain a short haircut throughout the school year.

APPENDIX B

Behavior Plan

The Elementary I Behavior Plan was designed to help students remain on track.

EI Disciplinary Measures:

• A Behavior Contract will be agreed upon by the Principal and the students.
•           A credit of 20 points will be granted to each student at the beginning of the year.
•         The student whose Behavior Contract shows no deductions will gain ten points at the end of the Term.
•          At the end of the school year, students with a credit of fifty points will be rewarded for their exemplary behavior.

At the first incident:

The student is given a verbal warning from the teacher or supervisor.

At the second incident:

Time Out: A specific time out is scheduled for ten minutes with the supervisor and fill out a Think Sheet.

At the third incident:

The student will be referred to the Assistant Principal who will contact the parents and 1 point will be deducted for him/her.

From the fourth incident onwards:

         The student will be referred to the principal who will have a conference with the parents and two points will be deducted.

ü  The student can regain a plus one if he/she respects the Behavior Plan for two

     consecutive weeks or if he/she does something good.

ü         Any fall back will be dealt with accordingly, and appropriate measures will be taken.