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Striving For Excellence

Nefertari International School

British Division Secondary School Handbook

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Contents

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1. Introduction

1.1. Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.2. Why Choose Nefertari? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.3. What are the IGCSE/AS/AL Qualifications? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.4. Why Choose IGCSE/AS/AL Qualifications? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. Student Handbook

2.1. IGCSE Information

2.1.1. Available Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1.2. Admission to Universities in Egypt and Abroad . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1.3. Planning your Subjects across 3 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1.4. Subject Selection Form and Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.1.5. Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.1.6. Statement of Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.1.7. Access Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.1.8. Remarking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.1.9. Splitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.1.10. School Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.1.11. High Achievers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21

2.1.12. Graduation Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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2.2. IGCSE Rules

2.2.1. Science Lab Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2.2.2. Bus Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

2.2.3 Discipline, Appearance and Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2.3. Code of Discipline

2.3.1. Late . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

2.3.2. Out-of-Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2.3.3 Mobile Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2.3.4 Foul Language and Incidents of Fighting, Bullying and

Physical Aggression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.3.7. Skipping Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.3.8. No Homework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

3. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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C ommunication

How do we communicate with parents?

N efertari British International School believes that one of the

fundamental parts of the educational process is that parents

should be aware of everything about their son/daughter in

school. Therefore, we will be communicating with parents via e-mail.

Thus, you need to have a proper e-mail address to check on daily basis.

Furthermore, we will send everything about your son/daughter via this e-

mail (i.e. educational level, behavior, in-school incidents, grades,

announcements, exams schedules and instructions).

If you don’t receive e-mails from us, then you need to contact the school

administration and register your correct e-mail.

E-Mail Contacts:

Nefertarischooligcse@gmail.com

halanashaat@hotmail.com

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W hy Choose Nefertari?

N efertari International Schools aim at offering high quality

education for its students through developing inquiring,

knowledgeable and caring young people, who eventually help to

create a better and more peaceful world, through intercultural understand-

ing and respect while honoring their cultural identity as Egyptians. To this

end, the Nefertari International Schools team strive to equip each student

with the ability and desire for lifelong learning, as well as developing

challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment

through using state-of-the-art technology.

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W hat are the IGCSE/AS/AL

Qualifications?

I GCSE stands for International General Certificate for Secondary

Education. It is an international, English language qualification for 14

to 16-year-olds. It is recognized by leading universities and employ-

ers worldwide. It was developed by University of Cambridge International

Examinations in 1988. The IGCSE subjects are commonly referred to as Or-

dinary Level (O-Level) subjects. The IGCSE qualification is offered to stu-

dents in preparation for Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS-Level) and Ad-

vanced Level (A-Level) subjects.

Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS-Level) and Advanced Level (A-Level) sub-

jects aid thousands of learners worldwide gain places at leading universi-

ties every year. The syllabuses develop a deep understanding of subjects

and independent thinking skills. The A-Level subject consists of 2 parts: AS-

Level plus A2-Level. However, there is no qualification awarded for A2-

Level on its own. The qualification is awarded for the whole A-Level sub-

ject.

The IGCSE/AS/AL qualifications are an international alternative to national

curricula. However, unlike many school-leaving qualifications in many

countries, the IGCSE/AS/AL qualifications are not a group award or a

“Certificate of Education.” The IGCSE/AS/AL qualifications are based on

individual subjects of study. This means that one receives an IGCSE or an

AS-Level or an A-Level qualification for each subject one takes.

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W hy choose the IGCSE/AS/AL Quali-

fications?

What makes IGCSE different than any other secondary education?

I GCSE/AS/AL qualifications are the world’s most popular international

qualifications for high school students. They are not only limited to

examining the candidates on what they have learnt throughout the

year, but they also expand the candidates’ knowledge through deep un-

derstanding rather than memorizing, and practicing a wider variety of

questions, which are based on the students’ efficiency of perception and

comprehension and relating those questions with what they have learnt

throughout the course. Other benefits of the IGCSE encompass:

IGCSE/AS/AL subjects are based on a balanced curriculum and a flexi-

ble course of study.

The IGCSE/AS/AL qualifications give students of all ability levels the

freedom to choose subjects that are right for them and, thereby, the

opportunity to score good grades. The chosen subjects, of course,

have to be chosen in accordance with the requirements of the de-

sired university or college.

These qualifications are, also, your gateway to higher education or profes-

sional studies in your home country or overseas. They can help you:

Get a place at college or university at home or abroad

Better career opportunities

Develop skills that help you lead a more exciting and successful life.

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I GCSE Information

① Available Subjects

T here are five Subject Groups in IGCSE/AS/AL qualifications with sev-

eral subjects to choose from, in each group:

Languages (First Language, Second Language and Foreign Language in English, French,

German, … etc)

Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, English Literature, History, … etc)

Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, … etc)

Mathematics

Creative, Technical and Vocational (Accounting, Computer Science, … etc)

For more information on available subjects available from Cambridge

&Edexcel International Examinations, please check their website:

http://www.cie.org.uk http://www.edexcel.com

The grades are scaled, best first , as follows: either using the old fashioned grades

A*, A, B, C, D, E, F and U or/and 9 to 1 for IGCSE.

Here is a useful conversion table to get you accustomed to the new Numbers based

system.

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Here are the most common subjects taken by students and

recommended by the school administration:

Alphabetical Grading Equivalency

Grade A* 100 %

Grade A 95 %

Grade B 85 %

Grade C 70 %

Grade D 60 %

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② Admission to Universities in Egypt

and abroad

General Rules for Universities in Egypt

Students must complete 3 years of school after Year 9.

Students must study and pass the government Arabic Language, Reli-gion and Social Studies exams from Year 9 till Year 12.

Students must pass mandatory subjects which include qualifying sub-jects according to the university required. (please refer to the School’s Guide

For Academic Affairs & Universities Admission (updated) for more info)

Physics O-Level is required for all admission into scientific universities.

ICT &Computer science are considered 2 different subjects.

Human Bio and Bio Ol are considered 2 different subjects but Biology Ol is obligatory for Science facilities.

English Language and English Literature are considered 2 different subjects.

Most importantly, you should contact the admission office of the university you want to join whether in Egypt or abroad.

Studying Abroad

If you want to study abroad, the school administration can connect you with some specialists, who are in contact with most of the famous uni-versities around the world.

Universities Fair and University Visits

Nefertari British high school arranges annual visits to various universities

in Egypt where either our students go for orientations or the school ar-

ranges an in-school universities fair. In this fair, representatives from

different universities come to answer student's questions.

The school administration will make announcements accordingly.

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③ Planning your Subjects across 3

Years

Examination Sessions

There are 2 board of examinations that provide the IGCSE/AS/AL qualifica-

tions: CIE from Cambridge University and Edexcel from London University.

Examinations are held in June and November sessions for CIE and in Janu-

ary, June and November sessions for Edexcel.

However, please note that the curricula of the subjects provided by Cam-

bridge and Edexcel are relatively different. Thus, the school provides only

some selected subjects by Edexcel. This selection is based on experience

and the possibility of achieving higher results.

Most importantly, the Egyptian Law mandates that the student must finish

their qualifying subjects in 5 consecutive sessions in 3 years.

This normally is illustrated as follows:

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Re-sitting

Re-sitting means to take the subject and its exam again. This is one of the bene-

fits of the IGCSE/AS/AL qualifications since it allows you a chance to

improve your grade. Even if you got the same grade or a worse grade after

re-sitting a subject, the higher grade of the subject is the one to be counted.

Formulating your Subject Plan Y10 and Y11

The following table explains how to make your own subject plan for Year 10 and

Year 11 — noting that you have to pass a subject in OL before registering for an

AL exam of the same subject.

Formulating your Subject Plan Y12

The following table outlines 3 possible plans for subjects to be taken in Year 12

— noting that you have to finish your all your qualifying subjects in 5 consecu-

tive sessions in 3 years.

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Subject Plan Table

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④ Subject Selection Form and Advising

Subject Selection Form

Every year, students have to fill in an online Subject Selection Form. This

form is requested by the British Council. In this form, the students specify

the subjects to be taken in the following year. This is organized as follows.

Please pay attention and stick to the deadlines announced by the school

administration!

Advising

If you have any questions concerning your plan, the headmistress and her

team are always welcoming students who are seeking advice.

Month Form Purpose

March Orientation for parents and

students

To Guide the students in choos-

ing their subjects

April Provisional Subject Selection Specify subjects to be taken next

November and June sessions.

August Final Subject Selection

This is after announcement of

previous June session results.

Final confirmation subjects taken

in November session including

re-sitting subjects.

Confirm subjects taken in next

June session

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⑤ Registration

It’s the process of registering your subjects at Cambridge International Examinations Board

or Edexcel International Examinations Board, procedures are as following:

▪ You will be informed by e-mail when registration session is opened ( deadline & fees)

▪ Registration date starts in December ( Exact date will be announced )

▪ Parents shall come to school to register their child’s subjects

▪ Copy of passport is required in order to have the exact name on the certificate as the in the passport ▪ Missing the deadline results in entering LATE ENTRY STAGE with higher fees. ▪ Missing the registration session means that your son/daughter is not registered and ac-

cordingly no exams

⑥ Statement of Entry The Statement of Entry is your exam identifica-tion (ID). You can not enter the exam session without the Statement of Entry as it shows your subjects, examination dates and a recent photo of yours.

After registration students will be asked to check

Their data ( Full Name, Date Of Birth & the reg-istered subjects) in order to make the necessary

Amendments before registration session is closed.

Names on the certificates must be exactly as in

the passport that’s why we asked for a copy.

⑦ Access Arrangement If you have any medical problem which will affect your exams, you have to inform the school

administration with an official prescription from the hospital and, accordingly, school will

contact the British Council and inform you with the feedback.

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⑧ Remarking If you are suspecting errors in marking, you have the opportunity to clear

your doubts through remarking. Remarking gives you the chance to recheck

and review your exam papers, even if you want to have a copy of your

script. Fees and deadlines are to be announced by school administration.

⑨ Splitting As previously explained, A-Level subject are comprised up of AS-Level and

A2-Level subjects. However, there is no qualification awarded for A2-Level

on its own. The qualification is awarded for the whole A-Level subject.

How splitting is beneficial?

Splitting gives you the chance to introduce to your university 2 separate

certificates — AS-Level and A-Level — instead of one A level certificate.

For example, if you got a better grade in the AS-Level than in the A-Level,

splitting will be useful because you can present the better grade only.

Fees and deadlines will be announced by school administration.

⑩ Examinations As of June 2014 NBIS and its secondary school building was assigned by the

British Council in Egypt to be a closed venue for all British qualifications ex-

aminations held and organized by the British council. Being an exam venue

is a huge responsibility of the school staff members and administration. It

simply means that NBIS is now capable to host International British Qualifi-

cation exams in house, due to its up to standards facilities and staff mem-

bers. It requires full corporation, commitment, devotion and precision work

from all parties involved.

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S chool Trips

S enior students enjoy spending time with their fellow classmates

with whom they have spent the past 3 years. This is the last chance

the senior class will all be together before graduation. Yearly, under

school constant supervision, the senior abroad trip is organized where the

destination is to be chosen by the students. The school administration will

make the announcement with all details. Parents and students will be in-

formed accordingly.

J unior trips are for Year 10 and Year 11; they are often organized in-

side Egypt— such as educational excursions and field trips — to ease

the tension of studying and let the students spend some quality

time together.

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H igh Achievers

“Fruits of Hard Work”

H igh achievers are often marked, unsurprisingly, by a strong

motive to achieve. Achievement-motivated individuals have a

strong desire to accomplish something important, and gain

gratification from success in demanding tasks. We take pride in assisting,

motivating and inspiring our excellent students who aspire for perfection.

High achievers are not only honored by the British Council, but they are

also recognized, praised and celebrated by the school administration.

June 2016 outstanding ceremony , Names from left to right:

Dr. Ramy Mahfouz (Accounting Teacher) Mr. Ahmed Okasha (Physics Teacher)

Reem Hossam ( Best Across 3 AL Maths,Biology& Physics) Ms . Hala Nashaat ( School Headmistress & Maths Teacher) Eng, Amina Desouky ( ICT Teacher ) Dr, Dalia Singer ( English Teacher), Sherine Salla ( High Achievement in Art&Design AS) Fady Habashy ( High Achievement in Computer Science Al )

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June 2013

June 2012

June 2014

Shaimaa Elbaklish

High Achievement for Cambridge International

A Level Physics & O Level Accounting Top In Egypt

Amira Ihab

High Achievement for Cambridge International

Mathematics AS Top in Egypt

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June 2015

June 2016

Habiba Bassem

High Achievement For Cambridge International

AS Level Biology Top In Cairo

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June 2017

November 2017

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G raduation Ceremony

A fter 3 years in Nefertari IGCSE, the school arranges an annual

graduation ceremony which is considered as a farewell party. It

is a ceremony for both school and students where the school ad-

ministration expresses love and gratitude to its students for being an ideal

example of Nefertarians. It is an unforgettable, memorable ceremony; full

of authentic and warm emotions— a ceremony where we wish the stu-

dents the best of luck in their future .

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S chool Rules ❶ Science Lab Rules:

The following rules have been devised by the administration of NBIS IGCSE department for the safe use

and utilization of scientific equipment inside the laboratory. If a student chooses not to follow the rules

below, you will not be allowed to participate in lab activities for the rest of the year. Furthermore, his/

her action will be considered as intolerable misconduct and be treated as such. Therefore, to make sure

that your laboratory experience is both exciting and safe, follow the general guidelines listed below:

1. Be respectful, follow your teacher's instructions, and don't take shortcuts to results.

2. Always get your teacher's permission before attempting any laboratory investigation or experi-

mental work.

3. Read the procedures carefully, paying attention to safety information and cautionary statements.

4. As a responsible person, be aware of the location of, and the procedure for, using the nearest fire

alarms, fire-evacuation routes and any other safety equipment, such as fire blankets and eyewash

fountains.

5. Never work alone in the laboratory.

6. TIDY UP: Walk with care and keep your work area free from all unnecessary clutter. Keep back-

packs and other belongings at a certain place designated by your teacher.

7. DRESS UP: Dress appropriately on lab day, tie back long hair, remove dangling jewelry and wear

closed-toe shoes or sandals inside the laboratory. Wear an apron to protect your clothing from

staining, burning, or corrosion if instructed by your teacher.

8. BE SMART: Certain products, like hair spray, are flammable and should not be worn while working

near an open flame.

9. CAUTION: Wear approved safety goggles when working with or around chemicals, any mechanical

device, or any type of flame or heating device. If any substance gets in your eyes or spills on your

skin or clothes, rinse it immediately with water and have someone notify your teacher.

10. Wear protective gloves or oven mitts to avoid burns.

11. Be trustworthy and never touch, taste, smell or mix any chemicals unless your teacher instructs

you do so.

12. WATCH OUT: Use knives and other sharp instruments with extreme care. Always cut an object

after placing it on a suitable surface for cutting.

13. Handle plants and animals carefully and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.

14. BE CAREFUL: While using electrical equipment, be careful about the wiring, hanging and damaged

cords. Be sure your hands are dry and the electrical equipment is turned off before plugging it into

the outlet. Turn off all equipment when you are finished using it.

15. Be a responsible and careful scientist by examining glassware to make sure that it is clean and is

free of chips and cracks. Report damaged glassware to your teacher.

16. CLEANUP: Clean your work area before leaving! Follow your teacher's directions for washing, un-

plugging and putting away the equipment. Wash hands with soap and water after working in the

laboratory.

17. Stay, work and talk to your own group. Don't leave your group and work area unless instructed by

the teacher. Do not sit on counters or tables.

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❷ Bus Rules: Please understand that students must follow the below rules

□ Students need to be waiting for the school bus each morning at least FIVE (5)

minutes ahead their pick- up time under the parents’ supervision.

□ Students are the responsibility of the bus matron from the moment they get on

the bus till the minute they get off it, so they are expected to show respect to the

bus matron’s orders.

□ In case of any problem occurring on the bus with the bus driver, the matron or

any other student, please refer to your school headmistress or bus officer to take

the necessary actions based on the addressed situation.

□ Please understand that any physical contact or use of foul language will result in

bus suspension.

□ Parents are also expected not to interfere with the bus matron’s work. In case

there is any complaint, parents are expected to address the school headmistress

with a written note or email, and the headmistress will do what’s necessary.

□ Students should also remain seated and remain orderly from the time they get on

their bus until the time they leave.

□ Students cannot exit the bus while it is moving.

□ The doors of the bus cannot be opened while the bus is moving.

□ Remember that loud talking, laughing, or unnecessary confusion diverts the

driver’s attention and may result in a serious harm.

□ Noises must be kept to minimum.

□ No talking to or distracting the bus driver.

□ No Physical conflict of any kind.

□ Never tamper with any bus equipment. Treat bus equipment as your valuable

furniture in your own home or car. Willful damage to seats, etc. must be paid for

by the offender.

□ No throwing litter in / out of the bus.

□ No arms or heads should be extended out of the window at any time.

□ Keep the aisles clear of books, band instruments and any other objects.

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□ Help look after the safety and comfort of younger children.

□ Respect older students.

□ Selling or purchasing is not allowed.

□ Students are not allowed to play with any tools that might harm others.

□ Students are not allowed to be picked up or discharged other than their regular address.

□ Students are not allowed to leave in their private cars unless they give a written

parent’s note of consent to the school administration before the second period ends.

□ Students are to follow matrons’ and teachers’ instructions otherwise a

disciplinary action will be taken by the school administration.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

□ At dismissal time, the bus does not wait for any student. There are two bells after the last lesson’s bell. The first bell means all students must get on the buses, the second bell is for the drivers to close the doors of the buses and start engines. Bus students must be on the bus directly before the second bell. □ If a student misses to get on the bus before the second bell, a written note will be sent home with the student on the same day; the bus will not pass by the student the following morning: parents will drive him/ her to school. □ Each student who rides the bus in the morning should return home on the same bus after school. Students are not allowed to exchange buses in the afternoon for any reason. □ Students are not allowed to drive themselves to school. □ Students are not allowed to drive around the school premises with their drivers. □ In case of school closure due to bad weather and dangerous road conditions, the buses

will not be operating at all. If parents have any questions in this regard, they may

contact the bus matron or the school numbers.

Students are to abide by the bus rules mentioned above, otherwise a written letter from the School Headmistress will be sent home and each case in this category will be dealt with on an individual basis.

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N O L o n g H a i r

DRESS CODE

Your personal appearance in school demonstrates your seriousness about your educa-tion, your school, and yourself. Because of this fact, you should be wearing a full, clean, and ironed uniform EVERY day. Other aspects of your appearance (hair styles, accessories, etc.) should also be appropriate to an academic setting.

PLEASE NOTE THAT: ● Students must always put on tidy attire. ● Long hair for boys is not allowed. No stylish or trendy hair cuts for boys; Mohawk or otherwise. ● Shaving beards and moustache is a must. ● No loose hair strands for ladies & no weird hair colors. ● Only beige, white or black head dress for veiled ladies. ● Only beige, white or black bandanas for girls. (Forehead bandanas are not allowed) ● No long sleeves T-shirts under short ones. ● No tight pants, black trousers must be purchased from the designated shop. ● Sagging and sweat pants are not allowed. ● No crocs is allowed under any circumstance, If you have a physical problem with your feet medical shoes should be worn. ● Only the school sweater is allowed. ● ONLY black, dark blue and brown shoes are allowed. ● Shoes having laces must be laced, tied, and worn in an appropriate manner. ● Only small stud earrings for ladies. No makeup, color contact lenses or accessories ● No mobile phone are allowed in school premises (Play ground, buildings & classes) ● Accessories of nose pierce or any other facial pierce is completely prohibited during school hours. ●Ice-caps, caps, and jacket hoods are not allowed inside the classes and indoors.

D iscipline, Appearance and

Behavior

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C ode of discipline

① Late: In order to achieve academic success now and to prepare students for careers later in life, it is important that students arrive to school on time each morning. Late arrival affects the student’s punctuality habits as well as it causes distraction to the school educational process. Here is the school’s action for being late:

Number of tardiness Action

First Time

❶ Warning will be issued and sent to the

parent/ guardian by e-mail.

❷ The student will sign an incident report.

Second Time

❶Warning will be issued and sent to

the parent/guardian by e-mail.

❷ The student will not be allowed to attend the

first class.

Third Time

❶ Warning will be issued and sent to

the parent/guardian by email.

❷ The student will not be allowed to attend

school on that day. Parents are to take their

son/daughter back home. That day will be

considered unexcused absence.

Kindly understand that tardiness interrupts the classroom and interferes with the learning environment for all students.

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② Out of uniform

Students should come to school wearing the school uniform every day.

Girls should tie their hair in a ponytail style while boys should always have

their hair neatly cut, and their beards and moustaches shaved at all times.

The school has a zero tolerance policy for any disrespect for the school

uniform. Piercings, Jeans, Sweatpants, leggings, crocs, and white or col-

ored sneakers are not allowed. Black Only.

Students wearing crocs , swat pants , has improper hair cut and piercing

will leave the school immediately & Parents will be contacted .

Number of warning Action

First Time

❶Warning to the parents is issued and sent by e-mail.

❷ The student signs an incident report.

Parents are contacted by phone

Second Time

❶ Warning to the parents is issued and sent by e-mail.

❷ Parents are contacted to come to school

to take the student back home.

❸ The day will be considered unexcused absence.

❹ Any unapproved item is confiscated.

❺ It is the student's responsibility to cover up for the

missing classes.

Third Time

❶ Warning to the parents is issued and

Sent by E-mail.

❷ Parents are contacted to come to school to collect

the student

❸ Parent-Administration Conference will be arranged and the parent will sign an Expulsion Warning Letter.

❺ The school administration has the right to reconsider the

student's enrollment for the following scholastic year

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③ Mobile Phones:

Usage of mobile phones or any form of mobile

connectivety devices will result in the student immediate

retrieval. Parents will be informed by email. The mobile

phone will be immeditely confiscated.

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④ Foul Language, Incidents of fighting, Bullying

and any type of Physical Aggression Any display of hate , aggression , mental and/or physical abuse, defies bluntly the vision of our educational establishment. Mis-conducts of such inherent inferiority prove nothing but lack of discipline, lack of respect and an abundance of intoler-ance but perhaps most importantly they prove the complete absence of humanity within the personality of the offender . Students who succeed at belonging to this group of failed humans are a disgrace and a threat to our school community and are dealt with as such.

Number of warnings Action

First Time

❶ Warning letter will be issued. The letter will be

sent to the parent via email.

❷ Parents are contacted and the student signs an incident report.

❸ The student is deprived of extra-curricular activities and/ or trips for a period of time that depends mainly on the parameters of the incident.

Second Time

❶ Warning letter will be issued. The letter will be

sent to the parent .

❷ Offenders will be suspended from entering the school premises for a period of time that depends mainly on the parameters of the incident.

❸A Parent-Administration Conference is arranged.

❹The student then is put under a behavioral

probation period. Parents are to sign the

Behavioral Probation Form.

The school administration has the right to reconsider the student's enrollment for the following scholastic year.

Third Time ● Immediate Expulsion

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⑤ Skipping Classes

School administration considers skipping classes to be one of the worst irresponsi-

ble behaviors & accordingly consequences are very severe.

Number of warnings Action

First Time

❶ Warning letter will be issued. The letter will

be sent to the parent .

❷ A one-day out of school suspension punishment

will be administered and will be considered

unexcused absence.

Second Time

❶ Warning letter will be issued. The letter will

be sent home to be signed by the parent and

returned to school to be kept in the student's file.

❷ A five-school day out of school suspension

punishment will be administered which will be

considered unexcused absence.

❸ An immediate Parent-Administration Conference will be arranged.

Third Time

❶ Warning letter will be issued. The letter will be

sent home to be signed by the parent and returned

to school to be kept in the student's file.

❷ The student will be put under behavioral probation

till the end of the term.

❸ The student is deprived of attending the classes

missed or distracted till the end of the term.

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⑥ No Homework

NBIS recognizes regular, purposeful homework as an essential component of the instructional process. Homework is an integral factor in fostering the academic achievement of students and in extending school activities into the home and the community.

In order to achieve academic success now and to prepare students for careers later in life, it is important that students should make their home-work on daily basis.

Number of warnings Action

First Time

❶ Warning letter will be issued and will be sent to the parents via email.

❷ The student will sign an incident report.

❸ The student will be deprived of attending the first part of the lesson.

Second Time

❶ Warning letter will be issued and will be sent to the parents via email.

❷ The student will sign a second incident report and will not be able to attend the whole class. Missed class will be considered unexcused absence

Third Time

❶ Last warning letter will be issued and sent to the parents via email. ❷ The student will be deprived of attending two classes of this subject. Missed classes will be considered unexcused absence. ❸ An immediate Parent-Teacher Conference will be arranged.

Fourth Time

❶ The student will not attend classes of that subject until the end of the term. ❷ The student will be placed in the detention room during this lesson. ❸ All the missing work is the student’s responsibility. ❹ An immediate Parent-Administration Conference will be arranged. ❺ The school administration has the right to reconsider the student's enrollment for the following scholastic year.

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C ontacts

Nefertari British International School - Secondary

School

Address: Km 22 Cairo - Ismailia Desert Road Heliopolis,

Cairo , Egypt.

Mobile Numbers: 01026603302 / 01000343701.

E-mail Address: nefertarischooligcse@gmail.com

Ms.halanashaat@gmail.com

Website: www.niscl.com