Bus Rules

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1. The bus route is determined every year according to the shortest and quickest route for the whole tour. Under no circumstance does a parent have the right to interfere or make suggestions concerning the bus route. This is the responsibility of the school.

2. Students must wait for the bus in the same place every morning.

3. Students must be ready and waiting 5 minutes before the bus arrives. The student waits for the bus not the other way around. As for the afternoon drop, parents should wait for their children 5 minutes before the expected time of the bus. Concerning young children, parents are totally responsible for getting the child on and off the bus. The bus supervisor is not allowed to leave the bus for any reason.

4. Children are not allowed to change from bus to car unless they have a written permission from their parents, which must be forwarded to the school administration by the student or class teacher.

5. In case of misbehavior or disobeying bus rules, the school reserves the right to deprive the student from riding the bus.

6. Toys are not allowed in school or on the bus.

7. If any problem occurs on the bus between students, school administration is responsible for solving it. Parents report the incident to the school administration which will take the proper action.

Communication with parents is a vital part of the home-school link. Communication helps to establish the relationship that will result in better student achievement. Conferences with parents are considered an integral part of the school's system for reporting student progress to parents, both positive and negative.

The School schedules regular parental meetings to discuss their son / daughter progress with the teachers and the administration. From time to time, parents may be requested by the administration to attend one on one counseling session concerning their son / daughter. When this is required, parents will be informed by a written request as well as by a phone call.

Parents should feel free to call the school to arrange an appointment, whenever they that deem necessary to meet with the teachers.

 

High School students earn credits for graduation and complete the requisite courses for entry into university programs. They take courses in all core academic areas each year; though they are offered several choices in the courses they take.

courses in Grades 9 and 10 provide foundations for specialized courses in Grade 11 and 12. Egyptian students also follow a full course of Arabic, Religion and Arabic Social Studies in preparation for Eadadiya and Thanaweya Amma exams at the end of Grades 9 and 12 respectively. Foreign students take courses in Arabic as a Second Language.

A High School Diploma is awarded to students who successfully acquire the credits necessary to fulfil the school’s graduation requirements:

Subject	Minimum Graduation Requirement
English Language Art	6.5 Credits
Social Studies	3 - 4 Credits
Mathematics	4 Credits
Science	3- 4 Credits
French	2 - 3 Credits
Arabic Studies	3 - 4 Credits
Health/PD	1 - 2 Credits
ICT	1 Credits or Competency
Grade 12 Project	1 - 2 Credits
Learning to Lead	C1 Credits Class 2014
Elective	2 - 3 Credits
Total	27- 33.5

Courses are designed to meet leading US curriculum standards and lessons are taught using a variety of teaching and learning strategies which are research-based and proven to be effective with High School-age learners. Great care is taken to ensure that students develop the confidence, knowledge, and personal, critical thinking skills, and independent learning skills to be successful in higher education and professional life.

Students are assessed through a variety of interim, continuous and end of year assessments, and students in the High School are often required to undertake long-term research and/or problem-based projects. In Grade 12, students also complete an extensive, independent Senior Project on a topic of their choice.

Students take lessons in class or elective groups, and utilize the full range of specialist teaching areas including Science and ICT laboratories and Art and sports facilities.

In the fall of Grade 10 and 11, students take the Preliminary SAT, which is the best preparation for the SAT Reasoning (SAT I), which students take during the Spring of Grade 11. English and Math courses throughout Middle and High school provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and strategies to prepare them for the SAT I. Selected Grade 11 and 12 Mathematics and Science courses cover the necessary topics and skills for SAT Subjects (SAT II) Subject Tests in Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry. Invited students are given the preparation to sit for Advanced Placement examinations.

Middle School Students study English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies (Geography, Culture, History, Economics, Individuals in Society), ICT, Physical Education and Health, Art and French. Egyptian students also study Arabic, Religion and Arabic Social Studies in preparation for Egyptian Ministry of Education examinations. Foreign students study Arabic as a Second Language.

Lessons are taught using a variety of teaching and learning strategies which are research-based and proven to be effective with Middle School aged learners. Great care is taken to ensure students develop the confidence, knowledge, and the personal, critical thinking skills, and independent learning skills to be successful in High School. Students are assessed through a variety of interim, continuous and end-of-year assessments.

Students take lessons in class groups and utilize the full range of specialist teaching areas including Science and ICT laboratories and Art and sports facilities.

 

Dar El Tarbiah American Elementary School offers an English language based American program, which provides a firm foundation in the core curriculum areas of Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.The core curriculum is administered using American textbooks and American resources, and is closely aligned to effect a smooth transition into the American Middle School.

The American Elementary School continually monitors student progress and adjusts teaching strategies and modifies curriculum in order for all students to achieve success.

Reading is an integral part of success in any language or curriculum. We are committed to encourage our students to develop and instill in them a love of reading, which will continue throughout their years at El Alsson and beyond. The American Elementary School provides each child with the tools required to reach their academic potential and be happy, considerate members of our learning community.

During their time in the Elementary School students study the following subjects::

In English:

• Language Arts
• Math
• Science
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Social Studies
• Art
• Music
• Physical Education (PE)
• French

In Arabic:

• Social Studies
• Arabic language
• Religion (Islam or Christianity)

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WHAT IS IGCSE?

Cambridge IGCSE (The International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Developed over 25 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide.

IGCSE is an academically rigorous, internationally used, specialized, English language curriculum which is offered to students to prepare them for International Baccalaureate and CIE A-level (which is recommended for higher tier students). It is based on the GCE O-Level and is recognised as being equivalent to the GCSE. The IGCSE was developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations in 1985. The examination board Edexcel offers its own version, the Edexcel International GCSE. The term "IGCSE" is the registered trade mark of the University of Cambridge and is used under licence. Recently, Edexcel have renamed their IGCSE as the Edexcel International GCSE.

The IGCSE is an international alternative to many popular national curricula. However, unlike many school-leaving qualifications in many countries, the IGCSE is not a group award or "certificate of education". It is a qualification based on individual subjects of study, which means that one receives an "IGCSE" qualification for each subject one takes. For this reason, schools worldwide have different expectations about how many IGCSEs students should take. Typical "core" curricula for IGCSE candidates include a First Language, Second Language, Mathematics and one or more subjects in the Sciences. IGCSE candidates then choose a number of additional courses ranging from Social Sciences to Creative Arts.

The IGCSE is predominantly exam-based, meaning they are not actual certified "courses", but rather exams that test knowledge in individual subjects in the same way as Advanced Placement exams and SAT Subject Tests. For this reason, it is also a viable option for many home-schooling educators or in Adult education, when one is seeking a qualification but has no time to attend full-time school classes. The IGCSE prepares students for further academic study, including progression to AS Level and A Level study, Cambridge Pre-U, IB Diploma Programme and other equivalents. It is recognised by academic institutions and employers around the world and is considered by many institutions as equivalent to the standard GCSE.

Cambridge IGCSE provides a broad and flexible study program and covers subjects from a variety of areas: Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Creative, Technical and Vocational. Most IGCSE subjects offer a choice of tiered examinations: Core or Extended papers (in Cambridge), and Foundation or Higher papers (in Edexcel). This is designed to make IGCSE suitable for students with varying levels of ability. In some subjects, IGCSE can be taken with or without coursework. Cambridge IGCSE allows teaching to be placed in a localized context, making it relevant in different regions. It is intended to be suitable for students whose first language may not be English and this is acknowledged throughout the examination process.

features of the IGCSE Curriculum

• The development of oral, aural, written and practical skills in a range of subjects.
• An investigative approach.
• The use of initiative to solve problems.
• The application of skills, knowledge and understanding.
• The ability to undertake individual projects, and to work as part of a team.
• The IGCSE aims to provide a valuable educational experience for all students, and to reward them for positive
• Achievement – what they know, understand and can do -rather than penalise them for what they do not know or get wrong.

IGCSE subjects include:

• English
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Physics
• ICT
• Accounting
• Art and Design
• Arabic
• History
• Geography
• Economics
• Business Studies