MESSAGE TO PARENTS

The hopes and desires for your son/daughter are the same as that of
the school - the best possible progress toward the realization of his/her
highest capabilities. To accomplish this goal, full cooperation between
home and school is essential. The following suggestions are intended
to help you to contribute to your child's success in school:

Working Together
A child's education succeeds best when there is a strong partnership
between home and school, a partnership that thrives on communication.
Your involvement in this partnership may include:

 

MESSAGE TO STUDENTS

Welcome! We hope you find this school year a memorable and exciting one. Cooperation is, of course, the key. And, toward that end we suggest that you read this section thoroughly to your child(ren). It will tell you exactly what we expect of them and what services and benefits they may expect from the school. It is our expectation that this year will be one of the most rewarding in your school career.

Manor House Pride and Expectations

The Manor House mascot is the tiger and the tiger paw icon, Positive Attitudes Will Shine! This represents our commitment to the character attributes of trust, integrity, good manners, enthusiasm for learning and respect. These traits represent our students and staff commitment for learning to respect each other and themselves and to develop positive attitudes in everything that they do.

T is for Trustworthy

I is for Integrity

G is for Good manners

E is for Enthusiasm

R is for Respect

PAWS …Positive Attitudes Will Shine!

Tiger Trait Expectations

All will consistently show mutual respect

*Value the efforts and accomplishments of others

*Refrain from put-downs and disparaging comments

*Acknowledge others' viewpoint

All will engage in positive strategies to resolve conflicts

*When conflict occurs, follow conflict resolution strategies:

*Expect and accept compromise

All will demonstrate responsibility for themselves

*Arrive to class with appropriate materials

*Take initiative for make-up work

All will have pride in themselves, their school and community

*Enter and leave classroom in an orderly manner

*Appropriate clothing and grooming

*Exhibit work that reflects learner's best self

Students at Manor House School have the responsibility to:

Protect the rights of others to study and to work

Attend classes daily

Be on time for all classes

Obey school rules

Wear school uniform

Cooperate with school personnel at all times

Come to classes with necessary books, materials, and otherwise prepared to work

Complete all class work and homework, participate in class, and meet deadlines

Respect public and private property.

See that progress reports to parents reach home.

Pay for any lost or damaged books, materials, or equipment.

CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE

The teacher is responsible for the conduct of the student in the classroom and the corrective measures to be taken to bring about appropriate behavior. All teachers will have posted in their respective rooms a list of their rules. The following list of rules pertain to all classrooms school wide:

Be prepared for class each day by bringing supplies (pencils, pens, books and paper, etc.).

Be courteous to the teacher and to fellow class members.

No eating or drinking in the classrooms.

Sunglasses will not be worn inside school buildings.

Hats will not be worn inside school buildings.

Gum chewing is not allowed on school campus.

Note: The individual teacher may add to this list, since each teacher has his/her own expectations for student behavior. Teachers are responsible for documenting and tracking (1) the misbehavior, (2) the date it occurred, (3) what action was taken by the teacher to bring about behavior change and (4) the date action was taken.

PLAY AREA RULES

• All games and activities on the play area are “open”; students are asked to cooperatively play with all students.

• Fighting is a major offense and violent overly aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. “Play fighting” is also not allowed. Students will learn to settle differences peacefully and to get along with their peers.

• Students are discouraged from bringing any toys or play materials of any sort to school unless requested in writing by the teacher.

Loss of privileges may be assigned for excessive tardiness, habitual disruptive behavior, incomplete homework and other offenses at the discretion of the administration and faculty. Generally, students are assigned these prior to receiving more serious punishments such as in school or off campus suspension.

DISCIPLINE

Loss of privileges may be assigned for excessive tardiness, incomplete homework, habitual disruptive behavior, and other offenses at the discretion of the administration and faculty. Generally, students are assigned these prior to receiving more serious punishments such as in school or off campus suspension. 

 

Students with incomplete homework and missing work material (books, copybooks, pencils, etc.) will sit in during break.

Students not wearing proper school uniform will receive 2 behavior points.

Students are not allowed to reenter the building during breaks or after school. It is vital that students learn to remember their lunches, jackets and school material.

We have a healthy food policy.  Students are not allowed to bring in chips, soda, chocolate or any other unhealthy food.  

'HANDS OFF' POLICY

MHS has a "hands off" policy, students are not allowed to hit or assault another student for any reason. Students that violate this policy will may receive behavior points, detention and loss of privileges.

 

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SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE: All classes will begin at 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Students are expected to be at school by 7:45 am.  Kindly note that students need to be picked up promptly.  After school supervision is minimal.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Several activities designed for elementary students will be conducted on Tuesdays, from 2:00- 2:30. A letter will be sent home to inform students and parents of the various activities offered for each quarter.Written approval by a parent is necessary for student attendence.

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING: Students who need extra help are recommended to be tutored by their homeroom teacher on Sundays and Mondays at school from 2:00- 2:40.  Teachers will inform you if they deem it necessary for your child to attend.  Parents must sign and return the neccessary form prior to student's attendence.

 
SUBJECT DISTRIBUTION/ PER WEEK

Kindergarten students

Receive 22 periods of instruction with their homeroom teacher (English Language, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Receive 6 periods a week of Arabic instruction
Receive 2 periods a week of Art Instruction
Receive 2 periods of P.E (at the Shooting Club)
Receive 2 periods of Music
Receive 1 period of Library

Grade 1 and 2 students

Receive 21 periods of instruction with their homeroom teacher (English Language, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Receive 5 periods a week of Arabic instruction
Receive 2 periods a week of Art Instruction
Receive 2 periods of P.E (at the Shooting Club)
Receive 2 periods of Music
Receive 1 period a week of Religion
Receive 1 period of Library
Receive 1 period of French

Grades 3 &4 & 5 students

Receive 7 periods of Language Arts
Receive 6 period of Math
Receive 4 periods of Science
Receive 2 periods of Social Studies

Receive 4 periods a week of Arabic instruction

Receive 3 periods of French instruction

Receive 2 periods of P.E (at the Shooting Club)

Receive 2 periods Art Instruction

Receive 1 period Computer Science Instruction
Receive 1 period of Library
Receive 1 period a week of Religion instruction
Receive 1 peeriod a week of Arabic Social Studies
Receive 1 period of Music

* Each period is 45 minutes of instruction time.

ABSENCES: When you return to school after an illness or absence of any kind, you must have a written excuse from your parent/guardian. The note must be presented to the school secretary on the first day of your return in order to obtain an admission slip for classes. If you return to school without a phone call or written excuse, you will be issued an unexcused absence slip. Absences not cleared within twenty school days will be considered to be unexcused.

MEDICATION/ HEALTH SERVICES: Students may not carry medication except with express consent, and documentation on file, from the principal. The office will only dispense medication to students when there are written directions on file signed by both parent and attending physician. See the school office for forms. Students may go to the school clinic in case of illness or injury during the school day. If needed, parents will be contacted and notified if a student is too ill to continue the school day

SCHOOL MATERIAL: The library is for your convenience and pleasure. Please take advantage of it. Books are borrowed for a period of one week. Students/Parents are responsible for the cost of replacement for lost or damaged books. Students with outstanding fines will not be allowed to check out books until these fines are paid. Your textbooks are issued to you free. If you lose your textbook, you must pay for it before a second one is issued.

SCHOOL MATERIAL REQUIRED: Generally students will be asked to provide items such as notebooks, files, pencils, erasers and crayons. Every grade level or teacher has specific requests. A handout sheet, listing the required school supplies needed throughout the year, will be provided for students at the beginning of the school year, or for your convenience, you will find the supply list for each grade available on this site.

AWARDS: One or more award events are held each quarter.  Please encourage your children by attending and encouraging them.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: For your child’ safety and welfare, we must know how to reach a responsible adult at all times. Please see that all changes of residence, mailing address or telephone number are reported to the office immediately.

DRESS CODE: There are approved uniform items for all students. Only those approved articles of clothing may be worn to school. Please support this policy by assuring your child’s compliance to the uniform code.

HOMEWORK: Homework as viewed by the educational community, meets a real need and has a definite place in the educational program. We feel that it helps the student to become more self reliant, to learn to work independently, to improve the skills that have been taught, and to foster the responsibility to complete certain projects. Homework also permits you as parents to become familiar with the type of learning activities and academic pursuits that are expected from your child. Homework can also do a lot to improve a child’s self-concept and self-image. On the average, the following daily amounts of time should be adequate for out of class study:

Kindergarten:     5 to 10 minutes daily
Grades 1 & 2:    20 to 40 minutes daily
Grades 3 & 4:    40 to 60 minutes daily
Grade 5:             60 to 70 minutes daily

The time limits indicated above are to be viewed as averages that would occur during any given week. Since all teachers may not assign specific homework every night, there will be assignments made throughout the week that may exceed the established time range. If over a period of time you find your child working for an excessive amount of time night after night, it is suggested that you contact the school and the teachers to discuss the problem. For those students at various levels who do not receive homework on a regular basis, it is the hope of the teaching staff that a certain amount of time is allocated for reading, math drill, or viewing an educational TV program. Also, we recommend that elementary students should read or be read to (in English) a minimum of 20 minutes each night

PLANNER: Students will receive a Student Planner for planning and recording their homework and assignments and due dates. The homeroom teacher will go over the usage of this planner before they are distributed. These planners must go home daily and in some instances parents will be asked to acknowledge that homework has been completed. These books may also be used to record notes or communication between teachers and parents.   Parent's must sign the planner daily.

REPORT CARDS: Student progress is reported to parents four times per year in the form of Progress Reports. Report cards are sent home during the months of November, January, April and June. In addition to the report card, two parent conferences are scheduled in November and April, prior to the distribution of report cards. Parents are invited to visit the school for formal conferences with the teacher by appointment.

GRADES/ EVALUATION: All children go through stages as they learn. The following numbers will let you know at what stage your child is performing. Grades KG through Grade 2 do not receive letter grades, rather assessment is through narrative accounts of strengths and weaknesses, and teachers give number grades for skill development.

Kindergarten, Grades 1-2 Number Grades
4 = Well developed at this time
3 = Continuing to develop
2 = Beginning to develop
1 = Needs more time to develop
(-) = Not evaluated

Grades 3, 4 & 5
A = Superior progress
B = Above average progress
C = Average progress
D = Below average progress
F = Unsatisfactory (Contact teacher)At any time parents may contact the staff to arrange for a conference. These conferences should be scheduled after school.

ACADEMIC GRADING BREAKDOWN:

40% Quarter Tests

15% Projects and Assignments
15% Quizes and Tests
10% Classwork
10% Homework

10% Class participation

GRADING KEY: A+ (98-100) B+ (88-89) C+ (78-79) D+ (68-69)A (93-97) B (83-87) C (73-77) D (63-67)A- (90-92) B- (80-82) C- (70-72) D- (60-62)

REPORT CARDS:

Students will receive (4) Quarter Reports each academic year

1^st Quarter and 3^rd Quarter Reports will be given during scheduled Parent-Teacher Meetings.

2^nd Quarter and Final Reports will be sent home with students.

*Report cards must be signed by parent or guardian and returned to school. 

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS: Students must remain on school grounds after arriving at the school premises. Students are released to parents/legal guardians or designated adults. Students are dismissed to older siblings when parents/legal guardians submit prior authorization. Written parental approval is necessary prior to leaving school grounds for field trips or special visits to specific schools or work sites.

PARENT- TEACHER CONFERENCE: Parents are encouraged to have periodic conferences with teachers. For a conference at any time other than on a regularly scheduled school conference date, please contact the office for arrangements to meet with the teacher during their arranged times.

SCHOOL CALENDAR: A school calendar will be distributed at the beginning of the academic year. Also, a monthly newsletter and monthly calendar will be distributed throughout the academic year.

ATTENDANCE: Parents need to see that their students are in school, on time and with all materials needed for the day’s instruction. If you have any concerns in this area, please let the deputy principal know.

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