Common use of ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY Clause in Contracts

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. The daily routine: Students report to school by 7.50 AM. The school day starts at 8:00 A.M. KG: 8.00 AM to 12.00 PM Primary and Middle School: 8.00 AM to 2.00 PM Refer to school attendance policy on the website (xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx) Students’ absenteeism and tardiness affect the school’s ability to provide effective educational services, the achievements of consistently absent or late students and disrupt the learning experiences of other students in the school. Likewise, the attendance of teachers is imperative to securing continuous and progressive learning experiences for all students at the school. The school will secure and improve teachers’ attendance at all times and ensure that students are not left without a qualified teacher for long durations of time exceeding a week. Parents, the students and the school must work together to improve and maintain high attendance rates. The responsibilities of the school include: ◼ Sharing and implementing a school policy on attendance and punctuality which stresses that attendance for all students is mandatory on all the days the school is declared open. ◼ Clarifying to parents and students the definition of a school day, the start of registration process in the morning, the school’s expectations in relations to punctuality all through the school day, the definition of absenteeism and a list of what is considered excused and unexcused absenteeism. The responsibilities of the parents include: ◼ Reading, ratifying and implementing the school’s policy on attendance and punctuality. ◼ Promoting their child’s attendance and punctuality and abiding by the timings set by the school for the start and the end of the school day. ◼ Understanding and upholding the school’s policy which states that continued tardiness and absenteeism will result in disciplinary measures and will affect the students’ chances of enrolment for the upcoming academic year. In case of repeated tardiness and absenteeism the following applies: Offence Frequency Implications Tardiness – this refers to being late in coming to school at the start of the school day and to instances The first five(5) incidents of tardiness in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Tardiness will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3) instances of tardiness in a short period of time, such as a month Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Tardiness to be noted in students’ progress report. of being late to lessons within the school day Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include one or more of the following: ⚫ Community hours at the school or beyond. ⚫ Detention during school break or after school hours. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ A written notice announcing refusal to re- enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. Offence Frequency Implications Absenteeism – this refers to frequent or habitual absence from school or from lessons without a valid medical or family related excuse. The four(4) incidents of absenteeism in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Absent days will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3) instances of absenteeism in a short period of time Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Absent days to be noted in students’ progress report. Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include: ⚫ Community hours at the school or beyond. ⚫ Detention. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ A written notice announcing refusal to re- enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. These decisions are endorsed by KHDA and consequences resulting from continued tardiness and absenteeism will be upheld by the Authority.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. First academic day for students Last academic day for students Term Break 1 Term Break 2 Term Break 3 The daily routine: Students report to school by 7.50 AMTiming of the day: FS: 07:45 A.M. TO 14:00 P.M YR. The school day starts at 8:00 1 – 13: 07:45 A.M. KG: 8.00 AM to 12.00 PM Primary and Middle School: 8.00 AM to 2.00 PM Refer to school attendance policy on the website (xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx) TO 14:00 P.M. Students’ ' absenteeism and tardiness affect the school’s 's ability to provide effective educational services, the achievements of consistently absent or late students and disrupt the learning experiences of other students in the school. Likewise, the attendance of teachers is imperative to securing continuous and progressive learning experiences for all students at the school. The school will secure and improve teachers’ ' attendance at all times and will do all that it can to ensure that students are not left without a qualified teacher for long durations of time exceeding a week. Parents, the students and the school must work together to improve and maintain high attendance rates. The responsibilities of the school include: ◼  Sharing and implementing a school policy on attendance and punctuality which stresses that attendance for all students is mandatory on all the days the school is declared open. ◼  Clarifying to parents and students the definition of a school day, the start of registration process in the morning, the school’s 's expectations in relations to punctuality all through the school day, the definition of absenteeism and a list of what is considered excused and unexcused absenteeism.  Communicating with parents when a student’s absence or lateness is causing either a Health and Safety concern or is damaging their academic progress The responsibilities of the parents include: ◼  Reading, ratifying and implementing the school’s 's policy on attendance and punctuality. ◼  Promoting their child’s 's attendance and punctuality and abiding by the timings set by the school for the start and the end of the school day. ◼  Understanding and upholding the school’s 's policy which states that continued tardiness and absenteeism will result in disciplinary measures and will affect the students’ ' chances of enrolment for the upcoming academic year.  Reporting by email before 8.30am to xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx if your child is absent on each and every day of that absence In case of repeated tardiness and absenteeism the following applies: Offence Frequency Implications Tardiness – - this refers to being late in coming to school at the start of the school day and to instances of being late to lessons within the school day The first five(5) incidents of tardiness in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Tardiness will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3three(3) instances of tardiness in a short period of time, such as a month Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Tardiness to be noted in students’ progress report. of being late to lessons within the school day Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include one or more of the following: ⚫ • Community hours at the school or beyondschool. ⚫ • Detention during school break or after school hours. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ • A written notice announcing refusal to re- re-enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. Offence Frequency Implications Absenteeism – - this refers to frequent or habitual absence from school or from lessons without a valid medical or family related excuse. The four(4) incidents of absenteeism in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Absent days will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3three(3) instances of absenteeism in a short period of time Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Absent days to be noted in students’ progress report. Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include: ⚫ • Community hours at the school. • Detention during school or beyondhours. ⚫ Detention. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ • A written notice announcing refusal to re- re-enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. These decisions are endorsed by KHDA and consequences resulting from continued tardiness and absenteeism will be upheld by the Authority.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. First academic day for students Last academic day for students Term Break 1 Term Break 2 Term Break 3 30/08/2020 01/07/2021 13/12/2020 to 31/12/2020 28/03/2021 to 08/04/2021 Not applicable The daily routine: Students report Sunday to school by 7.50 AM. The school day starts at 8:00 A.M. KGThursday Timing of the day: 8.00 AM Pre-primary, KG1: 7:55 to 12.00 PM Primary 13:15 (students are not supervised before 7:45 and Middle Schoolafter 13:30) KG2 - Grade 10: 8.00 AM 7:55 to 2.00 PM Refer 15:30 (students are not supervised before 7:45 and after 15:45) Grade 11 & 12: 7:55 to school attendance policy on the website 16:35 (xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxxstudents are not supervised before 7:45 and after 16:35) Students’ ' absenteeism and tardiness affect the school’s 's ability to provide effective educational services, the achievements of consistently absent or late students and disrupt the learning experiences of other students in the school. Likewise, the attendance of teachers is imperative to securing continuous and progressive learning experiences for all students at the school. The school will secure and improve teachers’ ' attendance at all times and ensure that students are not left without a qualified teacher for long durations of time exceeding a week. Parents, the students and the school must work together to improve and maintain high attendance rates. The responsibilities of the school include: ◼ ▪ Sharing and implementing a school policy on attendance and punctuality which stresses that attendance for all students is mandatory on all the days the school is declared open. ◼ ▪ Clarifying to parents and students the definition of a school day, the start of registration process in the morning, the school’s 's expectations in relations to punctuality all through the school day, the definition of absenteeism and a list of what is considered excused and unexcused absenteeismabsenteeism (please refer to the school policy). The responsibilities of the parents include: ◼ ▪ Reading, ratifying and implementing the school’s 's policy on attendance and punctuality. ◼ ▪ Promoting their child’s 's attendance and punctuality and abiding by the timings set by the school for the start and the end of the school day. ◼ ▪ Understanding and upholding the school’s 's policy which states that continued tardiness and absenteeism will result in disciplinary measures and will affect the students’ ' chances of enrolment for the upcoming academic year. In case of repeated tardiness and absenteeism the following applies: Offence Frequency Implications Tardiness – - this refers to being late in coming to school at the start of the school day and to instances of being late to lessons within the school day The first five(5) incidents of tardiness in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Tardiness will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3three(3) instances of tardiness in a short period of time, such as a month Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a period of time, such as a month designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Tardiness to be noted in students’ progress report. of being late to lessons within the school day Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include one or more of the following: ⚫ • Community hours at the school or beyondschool. ⚫ • Detention during school break or after school hours. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ • A written notice announcing refusal to re- re-enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. Offence Frequency Implications Absenteeism – - this refers to frequent or habitual absence from school or from lessons without a valid medical or family related excuse. The four(4) incidents of absenteeism in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Absent days will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3three(3) instances of absenteeism in a short period of time Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Absent days to be noted in students’ progress report. Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include: ⚫ • Community hours at the school. • Detention during school or beyondhours. ⚫ Detention. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ • A written notice announcing refusal to re- re-enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. These decisions are endorsed by KHDA and consequences resulting from continued tardiness and absenteeism will be upheld by the Authority.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. First academic day for students Last academic day for students Term Break 1 Term Break 2 Term Break 3 12/12/2021 to 30/12/2021 27/03/2022 to 07/04/2022 Not applicable The daily routine: Students report to school by 7.50 AMTiming of the day: FS: 07:45 A.M. TO 11.45 A.M (After care at additional cost till 2 P.M.) YR. The school day starts at 8:00 1 - 13: 07:45 A.M. KG: 8.00 AM to 12.00 PM Primary and Middle School: 8.00 AM to 2.00 PM Refer to school attendance policy on the website (xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx) TO 2:00 P.M. Students’ ' absenteeism and tardiness affect the school’s 's ability to provide effective educational services, the achievements of consistently absent or late students and disrupt the learning experiences of other students in the school. Likewise, the attendance of teachers is imperative to securing continuous and progressive learning experiences for all students at the school. The school will secure and improve teachers’ ' attendance at all times and will do all that it can to ensure that students are not left without a qualified teacher for long durations of time exceeding a week. Parents, the students and the school must work together to improve and maintain high attendance rates. The responsibilities of the school include: ◼ ▪ Sharing and implementing a school policy on attendance and punctuality which stresses that attendance for all students is mandatory on all the days the school is declared open. ◼ ▪ Clarifying to parents and students the definition of a school day, the start of registration process in the morning, the school’s 's expectations in relations to punctuality all through the school day, the definition of absenteeism and a list of what is considered excused and unexcused absenteeism. ▪ Communicating with parents when a student’s absence or lateness is causing either a Health and Safety concern or is damaging their academic progress The responsibilities of the parents include: ◼ ▪ Reading, ratifying and implementing the school’s 's policy on attendance and punctuality. ◼ ▪ Promoting their child’s 's attendance and punctuality and abiding by the timings set by the school for the start and the end of the school day. ◼ ▪ Understanding and upholding the school’s 's policy which states that continued tardiness and absenteeism will result in disciplinary measures and will affect the students’ ' chances of enrolment for the upcoming academic year. In case of repeated tardiness and absenteeism the following applies: Offence Frequency Implications Tardiness – - this refers to being late in coming to school at the start of the school day and to instances of being late to lessons within the school day The first five(5) incidents of tardiness in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Tardiness will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3three(3) instances of tardiness in a short period of time, such as a month Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Tardiness to be noted in students’ progress report. of being late to lessons within the school day Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include one or more of the following: ⚫ • Community hours at the school or beyondschool. ⚫ • Detention during school break or after school hours. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ • A written notice announcing refusal to re- re-enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. Offence Frequency Implications Absenteeism – - this refers to frequent or habitual absence from school or from lessons without a valid medical or family related excuse. The four(4) incidents of absenteeism in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Absent days will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3three(3) instances of absenteeism in a short period of time Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Absent days to be noted in students’ progress report. Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include: ⚫ • Community hours at the school. • Detention during school or beyondhours. ⚫ Detention. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ • A written notice announcing refusal to re- re-enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. These decisions are endorsed by KHDA and consequences resulting from continued tardiness and absenteeism will be upheld by the Authority.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. First academic day for students Last academic day for students Term Break 1 Term Break 2 Term Break 3 30/08/2020 01/07/2021 13/12/2020 to 31/12/2020 28/03/2021 to 08/04/2021 Not applicable The daily routine:Timing of the day: Students report to school by 7.50 AMFS: 07:45 A.M. TO 11.45 A.M (After care at additional cost till 2 P.M.) YR. The school day starts at 8:00 1 - 13: 07:45 A.M. KG: 8.00 AM to 12.00 PM Primary and Middle School: 8.00 AM to 2.00 PM Refer to school attendance policy on the website (xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx) TO 14:00 P.M. Students’ ' absenteeism and tardiness affect the school’s 's ability to provide effective educational services, the achievements of consistently absent or late students and disrupt the learning experiences of other students in the school. Likewise, the attendance of teachers is imperative to securing continuous and progressive learning experiences for all students at the school. The school will secure and improve teachers’ ' attendance at all atall times and will do all that it can to ensure that students are not left without notleftwithout a qualified teacher for long forlong durations of time exceeding timeexceeding a week. Parents, the students and studentsand the school must work together to improve and maintain high attendance rates. The responsibilities of the school include: ◼ ▪ Sharing and implementing a school policy on attendance and punctuality which stresses that attendance for all students is mandatory on all the days the school is declared open. ◼ ▪ Clarifying to parents and students the definition of a school day, the start of registration process in the morning, the school’s 's expectations in relations to punctuality all through the school day, the definition of absenteeism and a list of what is considered excused and unexcused absenteeism. ▪ Communicating with parents when a student’s absence or lateness is causing either a Health and Safety concern or is damaging their academic progress The responsibilities of the parents include: ◼ ▪ Reading, ratifying and implementing the school’s 's policy on attendance and punctuality. ◼ ▪ Promoting their child’s 's attendance and punctuality and abiding by the timings set by the school for the start and the end of the school day. ◼ ▪ Understanding and upholding the school’s 's policy which states that continued tardiness and absenteeism will result in disciplinary measures and will affect the students’ ' chances of enrolment for the upcoming academic year. In case of repeated tardiness and absenteeism the following applies: Offence Frequency Implications Tardiness – - this refers to being late in coming to school at the start of the school day and to instances of being late to lessons within the school day The first five(5) incidents of tardiness in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Tardiness will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3three(3) instances of tardiness in a short period of time, such as a month Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Tardiness to be noted in students’ progress report. of being late to lessons within the school day Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include one or more of the following: ⚫ • Community hours at the school or beyondschool. ⚫ • Detention during school break or after school hours. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ • A written notice announcing refusal to re- re-enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. Offence Frequency Implications Absenteeism – - this refers to frequent or habitual absence from school or from lessons without a valid medical or family related excuse. The four(4) incidents of absenteeism in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Absent days will be noted in the students’ progress report. without a valid medical or family related excuse. Up to an additional three (3three(3) instances of absenteeism in a short period of time Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Absent days to be noted in students’ progress report. Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include: ⚫ • Community hours at the school. • Detention during school or beyondhours. ⚫ Detention. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ • A written notice announcing refusal to re- re-enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. These decisions are endorsed by KHDA and consequences resulting from continued tardiness and absenteeism will be upheld by the Authority.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. First academic day for students Last academic day for students Term Break 1 Term Break 2 Term Break 3 03/04/2016 16/03/2017 2 6 / 0 6 / 2 0 1 6 t o 27/08/2016 1 8 / 1 2 / 2 0 1 6 t o 01/01/2017 Not applicable The daily routine: Students report to school by 7.50 AM. The school day starts at 8:00 A.M. KG: 8.00 AM to 12.00 PM Primary and Middle School: 8.00 AM to 2.00 PM Refer to school attendance policy on the website (xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx) Students’ absenteeism and tardiness affect the school’s ability to provide effective educational services, the achievements of consistently absent or late students and disrupt the learning experiences of other students in the school. Likewise, the attendance of teachers is imperative to securing continuous and progressive learning experiences for all students at the school. The school will secure and improve teachers’ attendance at all times and ensure that students are not left without a qualified teacher for long durations of time exceeding a week. Parents, the students and the school must work together to improve and maintain high attendance rates. The responsibilities of the school include: ◼  Sharing and implementing a school policy on attendance and punctuality which stresses that attendance for all students is mandatory on all the days the school is declared open. ◼  Clarifying to parents and students the definition of a school day, the start of registration process in the morning, the school’s expectations in relations to punctuality all through the school day, the definition of absenteeism and a list of what is considered excused and unexcused absenteeism. The responsibilities of the parents include: ◼  Reading, ratifying and implementing the school’s policy on attendance and punctuality. ◼  Promoting their child’s attendance and punctuality and abiding by the timings set by the school for the start and the end of the school day. ◼  Understanding and upholding the school’s policy which states that continued tardiness and absenteeism will result in disciplinary measures and will affect the students’ chances of enrolment for the upcoming academic year. In case of repeated tardiness and absenteeism the following applies: Offence Frequency Implications Tardiness – this refers to being late in coming to school at the start of the school day and to instances The first five(5) incidents of tardiness in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Tardiness will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3) instances of tardiness in a short period of time, such as a month Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a Tardiness – this refers to being late in coming to school at the start of the school day and to instances of being late to lessons within the school day written pledge not to repeat the offence. Tardiness to be noted in students’ progress report. of being late to lessons within the school day Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include one or more of the following: ⚫  Community hours at the school or beyond. ⚫  Detention during school break or after school hours. ⚫  Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫  A written notice announcing refusal to re- enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. Offence Frequency Implications Absenteeism – this refers to frequent or habitual absence from school or from lessons without a valid medical or family related excuse. The four(4) incidents of absenteeism in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Absent days will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3) instances of absenteeism in a short period of time Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Absenteeism – this refers to frequent or habitual absence from school or from lessons without a valid medical or family related excuse. Absent days to be noted in students’ progress report. Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include: ⚫  Community hours at the school or beyond. ⚫  Detention. ⚫  Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫  A written notice announcing refusal to re- enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. These decisions are endorsed by KHDA and consequences resulting from continued tardiness and absenteeism will be upheld by the Authority.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. First academic day for students Last academic day for students Term Break 1 Term Break 2 Term Break 3 03/04/2016 16/03/2017 2 6 / 0 6 / 2 0 1 6 t o 27/08/2016 1 8 / 1 2 / 2 0 1 6 t o 01/01/2017 Not applicable The daily routine: Students report to school by 7.50 AM. The school day starts at 8:00 A.M. KG: 8.00 AM to 12.00 PM Primary and Middle School: 8.00 AM to 2.00 PM Refer to school attendance policy on the website (xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx) Students’ absenteeism and tardiness affect the school’s ability to provide effective educational services, the achievements of consistently absent or late students and disrupt the learning experiences of other students in the school. Likewise, the attendance of teachers is imperative to securing continuous and progressive learning experiences for all students at the school. The school will secure and improve teachers’ attendance at all times and ensure that students are not left without a qualified teacher for long durations of time exceeding a week. Parents, the students and the school must work together to improve and maintain high attendance rates. The responsibilities of the school include: ◼ Sharing and implementing a school policy on attendance and punctuality which stresses that attendance for all students is mandatory on all the days the school is declared open. ◼ Clarifying to parents and students the definition of a school day, the start of registration process in the morning, the school’s expectations in relations to punctuality all through the school day, the definition of absenteeism and a list of what is considered excused and unexcused absenteeism. The responsibilities of the parents include: ◼ Reading, ratifying and implementing the school’s policy on attendance and punctuality. ◼ Promoting their child’s attendance and punctuality and abiding by the timings set by the school for the start and the end of the school day. ◼ Understanding and upholding the school’s policy which states that continued tardiness and absenteeism will result in disciplinary measures and will affect the students’ chances of enrolment for the upcoming academic year. In case of repeated tardiness and absenteeism the following applies: Offence Frequency Implications Tardiness – this refers to being late in coming to school at the start of the school day and to instances The first five(5) incidents of tardiness in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Tardiness will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3) instances of tardiness in a short period of time, such as a month Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a Tardiness – this refers to being late in coming to school at the start of the school day and to instances of being late to lessons within the school day written pledge not to repeat the offence. Tardiness to be noted in students’ progress report. of being late to lessons within the school day Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include one or more of the following: ⚫ Community hours at the school or beyond. ⚫ Detention during school break or after school hours. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ A written notice announcing refusal to re- enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. Offence Frequency Implications Absenteeism – this refers to frequent or habitual absence from school or from lessons without a valid medical or family related excuse. The four(4) incidents of absenteeism in a short period of time such as a month or an academic term Written warning to student and notify parents. Absent days will be noted in the students’ progress report. Up to an additional three (3) instances of absenteeism in a short period of time Parents and student to be called to a meeting with the principal or a designated person by the principal. Parents and student to sign a written pledge not to repeat the offence. Absent days to be noted in students’ progress report. Any additional incidents to the above At the discretion of the school, decision might include: ⚫ Community hours at the school or beyond. ⚫ Detention. ⚫ Temporary suspension for up to three days where the student will receive a “zero” on any test administered during suspension days. ⚫ A written notice announcing refusal to re- enroll the student in the school for the following academic year. These decisions are endorsed by KHDA and consequences resulting from continued tardiness and absenteeism will be upheld by the Authority.