. Uniform:

• Preschool students are required to attend school in full uniform. Refer to the enclosed Appendix A for details.
• All items of the school uniform must be clearly labeled.
• Jewelry is not allowed.

B. Attendance:

• Students are expected to:

ü Be in the assembly hall before 7:45 a.m. every day

ü Leave school at the 2:30 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 3:15 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.

C. Sickness and Absence:

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

• 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 the event that a child exhibits any of the above symptoms or has an accident during the day, the Division Principal/Nurse will contact the parents.

• Please refer to the COVID 19 Protocol posted on the school website.

D. Circulation in and out of the Division:

• Students are expected to:

ü Line up with friends when the bell rings in order to go to class with the teacher

ü Be silent during assembly, on the stairs and in the hallways

ü Obtain permission to visit the infirmary

ü 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.

E. Discipline:

In class, students are expected to:

ü  Respect peers, teachers, and staff members

ü  Remain calm and avoid disturbing others

ü  Follow instructions and cooperate with the teachers and supervisors

ü  Keep their belongings, and the classroom clean and well-organized

ü  Respect school property

ü  Ask permission to circulate in class or to leave class

ü  Refrain from using electronic gadgets and toys.

Disciplinary Measures:

Undesirable behaviour is dealt with in the following manner:

At the first incident:

The matter is discussed with the student to help him/her understand and adjust his/her behaviour with the respective teacher.

At the second incident:

The student is given a verbal warning by the teacher.

At the third incident:

The teacher will send the student to the Assistant Principal who will discuss the matter with him/her to help him/her understand and adjust his/her behaviour.

At the fourth incident:

The Principal discusses the matter with the student.

At the fifth incident:

The Principal will call the parents for a meeting in order to agree upon the appropriate solution. A written form of the meeting will be signed by the Principal and the parents. The case will be discussed with the Guidance and Counselling members.

Sanctions:

Sanctions are meant to help students understand and be aware of the misbehavior and its consequences in a constructive way.

Sanctions are adapted to the nature of the misbehavior.

For example:

• In case of disrespecting and/or disturbing others → Fill a Think Sheet
• In case of uncleanliness→ clean the mess during a specific time

Rula Safar

Principal

APPENDIX A

Preschool Division Uniform Code

(As of July 3, 2013)

The JM Preschool Division uniform consists of:

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

            Boys should maintain a short haircut throughout the school year.

APPENDIX B