School culture and climate are integral components of the school improvement process. They affect decisions throughout all phases of that process. Implementing the PERMISSIVE APPROACH fosters hygenatic climate and culture in a school:
Trust and respect
Sense of belonging
Cooperation
Rationality in decision making
Student Behavior and Discipline
Objectives: Our philosophy is to use discipline without stress:
- Positivism is more constructive than negativity
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Self-evaluation is essential for lasting improvement
- People choose their own behaviors.
- Self-correction is the most satisfying of rewards.
- Acting responsibly is the most satisfying of rewards.
- Growth is greater when authority is used without punishment.
Punishment in Elementary and intermediate levels:
Punishment when used is:
1- Remedial
2- Preemptive
3- Developmental
It varies between one academic interval and another according to:
- Age difference
- Mentality
Nb. Teachers do not punish, only the principal and the head supervisor may punish students. Teachers are therefore able to develop a smooth student/teacher relationship that is not affected by issues of punishments.
Conduct :
When a student is accepted to enroll at school, it is assumed that he /she will project a high standard of personal conduct. Students are encouraged to strive for personal achievement following the school guidelines.
Disciplinary policy is based on respect in which students are expected to show:
1- A high degree of self
– respect, by making the best of, and not disturbing the educational opportunities provided by the school, and by following school rules and instructions.
2- Respect for others by behaving in a manner that does not abuse or offend others in their beliefs and /or interfere with the educational opportunities provided by the school.
3- Respect for time by arriving to classes as scheduled, by delivering assignments on their due date and by showing up on time for any scheduled activity, meeting or event, thereby safe-guarding the rights of other students to work in a well organized learning environment without interruption.
4- Respect for place and space: Students are expected to treat all school property (building, grounds, computers, buses, bathrooms, and desks) as well as other property of others (books, belongings, stationery) with a high level of respect, and to behave quietly and respectfully in a manner that is not disturbing to others.
5- Respect of property: Students are expected to treat all school premises (classrooms, laboratories, playground…) with proper care.
Any vandalism will severely be treated and students may be subject to extreme punishment. Students who deliberately cause damage to school property will be asked to pay for any replacement or repair costs.
The general sequence of disciplinary offenses starts with oral warning and moves through to automatic expulsion.
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