Al Bayan was founded by the late Mrs. Fawzia Al-Sultan Al-Essa (God bless her soul) supported by fourteen women. The purpose was to establish a school that bridges the progress of the west and the traditional values of the Arab culture. Thus, the bilingual program of the school came into existence; a program that prepares the students for the world of today and the challenges of tomorrow, a program that constitutes a happy marriage between the “Modern” and the “Traditional”. With this clear vision, Al Bayan Bilingual School was established in 1977, as the first bilingual school in Kuwait

Founded in 1977, Al-Bayan Bilingual School is a non-profit Arabic-English university preparatory educational institution, which fosters an environment for students to develop the intellectual qualities, ethical values, and positive attitudes required for effective participation and leadership in the overall development of Kuwait and the rapidly changing world.

We believe that we are educating students for the rapidly changing world of the 21st century. We agree that technological, social, and economic trends indicate that, more than ever, success and an enriched life will depend upon:

The mastery of communication skills, including writing, reading, speaking and listening. The development of problem-solving skills, technological capabilities, critical thinking, and analytic abilities needed to deal with an increasingly complex world. The cultivation of an international and multi-cultural perspective and skills that will enable one to take advantage of professional opportunities in the international sphere. An understanding of the historic, economic, geographic, and environmental forces that have shaped the modern world and the ability to use this knowledge to better comprehend the present and anticipate the future. The ability to work with others as part of a team and to experience leadership effectively and appropriately. The capability for personal autonomy and motivation for a life of continuous learning. Strong self-confidence, resourcefulness, self-esteem, and assertiveness. An appreciation of the essential ingredients for sound physical and emotional health, and the capability to utilize the resources available to realize these values and to deal with the stresses of an active life. A well-defined code of ethics, values, and standards that is not dependent upon a controlled environment. Effective development and instruction in the fine arts; health, recreation, and physical development; leadership and team play; aesthetic awareness; ethics; and psychological growth.

BBS students will:

• Acquire the learning skills needed to pursue knowledge and higher education independently.
• Learn to seek information from various sources in order to reach conclusions through sound, objective reasoning.
• Adopt a scientific attitude to learning which adheres to high ethical standards and respect for other people's ideas and beliefs.
• Acquire problem-solving skills.
• Attain recognized standards of knowledge of their subjects, but also realize that learning is a continuous process.
• Develop a positive self-concept so that they may explore their individual creative abilities.
• Appreciate the value of time and learn how to manage it productively.
• Develop an active concern for the preservation and improvement of the environment.
• Learn how to manage their health and well being via a life-long physical fitness program.
• Appreciate the fine arts universally.
• Be responsible and committed citizens in their communities.
• Acquire, understand, and respect Islamic teachings, traditions, and culture.
• Understand and appreciate the culture and traditions of Kuwait, the Arab region, and the world.

Why Choose Al-Bayan Bilingual School?

Al-Bayan Bilingual School is:

• The first bilingual school in Kuwait offering a Preschool-12 program with equally strong programs in Arabic and English.
• The first school in the Gulf with 3 full accreditations which not only guarantee recognition of our program but also meet high international and local standards.
• One of the few non-profit schools in Kuwait, which means that educational principles are not compromised by business interests.
• A school which offers a full continuous educational program from nursery to high school with experienced and well qualified faculty.

Registration for new students commences in February of every year. Students entering the Nursery School Program must be 3 years of age by the 14th of January of that same academic year, 4 years for KG 1 and so on. Consequently, the children's ages may vary slightly in any given grade. Students may be older than the minimum ages cited herein; however, they may not be younger. Students who do not attain the minimum ages for entrance may apply for admission in a following year, or for an earlier grade level.


Students entering BBS must have sufficient knowledge of English and Arabic in order to meet the instructional demands of the grade level to which they apply. In addition, they need to demonstrate the potential to contribute positively to our academic and social environment while they are enrolled in the school.


BBS only admits students for whom we can provide an education. BBS does not have a program for students with learning difficulties, and the school’s admissions policies and procedures make it clear that the school does not provide services for students within this category. BBS’ admissions procedures are selective, and only average and above average students with no apparent learning difficulty gain admission to the school. Parents of all new admitted students sign a special acceptance contract that does not guarantee future enrollment. Student progress is closely monitored at BBS. Should it appear that the school’s program is not appropriate for the abilities and/or interests of a student or does not meet his/her educational needs, the school will consult with parents to determine if the student could be better served in another school.


In the admission assessments, which become more formal as the grade level advances, the school attempts to determine that the student is developmentally ready for school, that he/she has the basic skills required to enter the grade level in question, that the student demonstrates no significant learning difficulties and that the student will be able to successfully cope with the heavy demands imposed by a bilingual educational program.

Students who want to enroll in Al Bayan Bilingual School must submit an admission application to the Registrar’s office with the required documents and assessment fees within the set registration period that commences in February of every year. Applications that are submitted before or after this period will not be accepted. Applicants will be asked to provide up-to-date school records, including current report cards. Applicants who meet the criteria for age and academic record will then be invited to take an entrance assessment.


English, Arabic, and Math Admissions Tests for grades 1- 12 have been designed by the school to assess basic language and math skills. The English and Arabic exams assess reading, writing and oral language skills. The Math exam assesses basic grade level mathematical skills. These tests are usually administered 3-4 times per year. A student must meet average/above average standards in all three areas in order to be considered for admission. Children in Nursery and Kindergarten are interviewed in the presence of their parents. These interviews, which are conducted on a weekly basis from February to March each year, assess the development of the child’s social, emotional, speech, language, and fine motor skills.


Admission to the School will be determined by the Principal in each division after careful review of the results of the admissions test, recommendations made by the examining teachers, and the previous school academic and behavior records.


Once a child has been assessed, the Registration office will contact parents to inform them of the outcome of the admission assessment, and the status of the student’s pending application.


If assessment results are satisfactory and places are available, parents will be invited to register their children.


During the admission process the school will consult with prospective parents to ensure that they support the school’s mission and policies.


Registration is only complete after submission of all the required documents, provision of health records, previous school transcripts, and payment of non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of KD100.

To all parents of Elementary School students: Welcome to Al-Bayan Bilingual School, with an especially warm welcome to new students and their families. This handbook is a reference tool for you; to answer many of your questions and to inform you on school policy.


It is our mission in the Elementary School to create a caring, challenging and positive environment where your child can develop academically, socially and emotionally. This must be carried out within the school in a consistent manner, made even more effective with your support. We hope that you will refer to this handbook and by doing so help us to realize our goals for your children.

School begins at 7:15AM


and finishes at 2:25PM.


Teacher supervision commences at 7:00 am and concludes at 2:45 pm. Children on the BBS campus outside of these times are not supervised; please ensure your child arrives and departs campus on time.


Children should arrive in the playground by 7:10AM to get ready for morning routine. If your child is late it means:

• they do not benefit from the community building of Morning Routine.
• an organized start to the day has been missed.
• recognition of good work could be overlooked.
• valuable instruction time has been lost.

Students who arrive late are to report to reception and collect their late slip. We are quite concerned about children who are continually late to school. Families can help by establishing a routine each morning that will ensure timely arrival. Should a child be late because of a hospital / dental visit, please provide a note. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated as we are striving to establish good habits for our students.

To compile an accurate record of attendance, teachers carry out the following procedures:

• Attendance is taken at 7:15am in morning routine line-up.
• Morning routine then takes place. Children who are late remain with the teacher on gate duty.
• When morning routine is completed and during the announcement time, children go to their lines, where it is noted that they are late.
• Children who arrive at school at any other time of the day must first visit reception in the lobby to collect a late slip. Then they can proceed to class.

Our day begins with morning routine. Following the national anthem and the prayer, we bring to the attention of students, parents and teachers important and upcoming events. Also, students will be recognized for their accomplishments. Parents are most welcome to attend morning routine, and we ask for your cooperation in minding younger siblings during our proceedings.

We are very proud of our Morning Flag Routine tradition, and welcome you to join us!

Owing to the nature of our “rotary-style” timetable, we feel that students need to have a "home" base. To provide this, an advisor program takes place immediately after morning routine. It is a time for sharing and discussion of school-wide themes, to assist in solving conflict, and to encourage growth of social skills. School-wide themes become the focus of attention for a specific period of time. We attempt to develop a greater social awareness among students and bring to the school a deeper feeling of caring and sharing through the advisor program.
You can become informed of our monthly advisory theme by reading our Counsellor’s monthly message on our website.

When a student is absent, a note in Arabic or English explaining the reason should be handed to the advisor teacher. It is also helpful if a telephone call is made to reception or the nurse (22632850 ext. 500 or 204). If a student has required medical treatment, then a doctor's note should be handed to the school nurse. This will be kept for your child’s records.

When students are absent, teachers are frequently requested to provide work which was missed.Should any teacher feel it is important for work to be made up before the child returns to school, it will be placed in the corresponding advisory drawer in the reception area.Parents, siblings, nannies or drivers are welcome to come at 2:30pm to check the drawer.

If no work is present, the teacher will make arrangements to work with your child after his return to school, or disregard/substitute the work.

Research on school success is clear; while there are a number of factors which influence academic achievement, nothing is more critical than timely, consistent attendance. We must rely solely on your cooperation in this matter.

Once our school day has begun, ES Reception will begin contacting families of students who have been marked absent by the advisor teacher. If you know in advance that your child will be absent from school, please feel welcome to email reception at recep2@bbs.edu.kw. This will avoid an early morning phone call from our school.

• The Al-Bayan Bilingual School health program offers educational, preventive, and first aid services only. We request that parents follow up with their own family doctors on the medical care and services that are offered out of school.
• In case of any illness – mainly communicable diseases such as chicken pox, measles, mumps, rubella, and scarlet fever… please do not send your child to school unless he/she is completely cured. A doctor’s report should be sent to the school nurse on the first day your child attends school after recovery. .
• In case of illness that causes absence from school for more than 3 days, a sick leave notice filled and signed by the doctor is required.
• If your child has had high fever or flu, he/she should only be sent to school after 24 hours have passed and fever is considerably lower. This will avoid transmission of infection to other students or to staff.
• If your child is complaining of stomachache and/or vomiting, please keep him/her home the next day to avoid the consequences of coming to school while sick. Not enough rest negatively affects the immune system and hence its defense against diseases. Furthermore, a sick and sleepy student cannot learn.
• If your child has sore eyes or redness with tears, please consult a doctor to rule out a contagious eye infection before sending the child to school.
• Students suffering from asthma, diabetes, or heart problems should inform the school in writing. Please supply the school with the prescribed medications to be given to the students in case of emergency.
• In case of any previous illness / accident, please inform the school and provide a report about the present situation of your child for follow-up at school.
• Should your child be given medicine during school hours, the nurse is responsible for administering it in the nurse’s office. A written notice should be attached stating the dose and time to be given.
• If your child was given any medication at night / morning before coming to school, please inform the school nurse/doctor in writing, stating the name of the medication, the dose, and the time of administration.
• Healthy food is vital for your children; make sure that your child eats breakfast before coming to school and that he/she brings healthy food. Pop and candy are not permitted at the Elementary School. Your cooperation is highly appreciated.
• The school medical file must be completed and submitted to the Registration Office before your child attends school (as required by the school health department of Kuwait’s Ministry of Health). This file includes a BCG vaccination card, a physical fitness registration card, a copy of your child’s immunization certificate, and a blood group slip. The above requirements are very important for the follow-up on each student’s case.

At the beginning of the school year, each advisor will distribute a class schedule. Keep it in your home study area so that it can be referred to daily.

Every Thursday by 6pm, English, Arabic, Science, Math and Social Studies schedules will be posted on our website. These will give a brief outline of the work to be covered the following week. They will also include the books that are required, and the appropriate pages to be covered. This will help prepare for the following week's lessons. Homework will also be indicated. A paper copy might be provided to parents as a courtesy, but is not required by ES administration, and will only be allowed until the end of Quarter One.

Each teacher’s style is unique; therefore, although they will meet basic content requirements by ES Administration, their schedules will reflect their distinctive teaching style. Schedules are provided as a courtesy to students and parents, and are in no way meant to replace attendance at school, nor individual student responsibility to focus on instruction.

Why Have Homework?
Helping children build effective homework skills is a one way by which parents can help children succeed in school.


Homework helps students learn more: Children remember concepts longer and understand them better when they have reviewed them at home.


Homework helps to develop self-discipline: When a student develops the habit of regular homework she learns the benefits of self-discipline.


Homework teaches students that learning takes place everywhere: Children see that learning takes place in the community and the home as well as in the classroom.


Homework helps to teach students to use time wisely: Planning is an important skill for completing homework, and for success in one’s life.


Homework is intended to be:

• prepare for a lesson (read ahead in the story, for example)
• review a lesson that has been learned in class
• help students develop responsibility for their learning
• practice the skills taught in class

Homework is not intended to be:

• an arduous exercise where both parents and child become frustrated
• a task for parents, nannies or tutors to complete
• a frustration for the teacher when it is not completed/returned

Homework may be included as a small percentage of a mark in the upper grades. This will be explained in further detail during Open House.

In lower grades, homework is checked in but not necessarily graded. There is, however, an area on the report card which reflects whether or not homework is consistently completed and returned.

Parents wishing for added homework or review ideas may consult the teacher. A child can always read silently or aloud, review notes, or play educational games. Teachers often include related web sites on their weekly schedules.

In September, a homework schedule is provided to students. This schedule indicates when specific subject homework is assigned and due. Literature provided during events such as Open House or Parent-Teacher Conferences will indicate the distribution of grades. We strongly encourage parents to attend these events so that you may be informed as to our expectations.

The time that has been allotted for homework is for the average student. If you find that your child is consistently taking longer, please discuss this with the teacher.

We are pleased to support you and your child in homework completion, review and study skills!

• Make available a quiet and well lit table where there are few distractions. Furnish it with writing materials, books, and a notice board for the weekly schedule. A computer may be helpful. Please do not have a television on during study. It is a distraction.
• Establish a time for homework completion. This need not necessarily be directly after school since children need a rest as well. If consistent standards are set in September, then children will soon learn to finish the task in a given time. Once excuses are accepted, then homework completion will become difficult.
• All children need encouragement. If possible, let them work independently, especially in Grades 3 and 4, but then check that the work is complete. Grade 1 and 2 students will need daily reading help. Teachers may give specific instructions as to how to assist with daily review, especially for our younger students. Please, heed their professional advice. Because English is a second language for most BBS students, daily reading is critical.
• Students who are on an academic improvement plan or are experiencing difficulties should be reviewing that subject daily.
• Once the homework has been completed and checked, place it in the school bag along with the books for the following day. Pack only the books that are required. The English basal readers are very heavy, and it is not necessary for every book to be carried daily. Science is only on certain days, while Arabic and Math are usually required every day. By reading the schedule and packing a bag daily, sound responsibility is developed from an early stage.
  
  Even Grade One students can pack their own bags, if supervised. Do not underestimate your child’s capabilities!
  
• The Elementary School is a 4-floor building. We expect students to carry their own bags up and down the stairs; as it is one small way to develop problem-solving and independence skills. Please be mindful of this when purchasing school bags.

The BBS bilingual curriculum is very demanding. As a result, some parents may choose to have a tutor for their children; this is a personal choice. The school will not insist on nor require parents to provide tutoring. In addition, BBS administration and teachers will not suggest or participate in finding tutors for students.

As instructed by our Director, we will no longer assist parents in making arrangements for tutoring.

Copybooks are ordered by the school and distributed at the beginning of the school year. They are usually sufficiently supplied to cover the needs of the year. We ask that each book, as soon as it is received, be covered, the student’s name placed on it, and then returned to school. Copybooks should be kept in school so that grading is kept up to date, and they are available for each lesson. They are always available for you to see and discuss with the teacher.

These are distributed at the beginning of the school year and are recorded by number since they are to be returned. This applies particularly to English, Science, Arabic (supplementary program) and Math (Grade 4) books. Should a book be lost or damaged, then it will be necessary to provide a replacement charge. Report cards will be issued only to those pupils who have returned all their books in reasonable condition or paid a replacement/damage charge. This applies also to Media Center books.

COST OF REPLACEMENT/DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS, MEDIA CENTER BOOKS, CLASSROOM LIBRARY BOOKS, ETC.

These fees are based upon actual cost of the book, cost of shipping, cost of handling, and administrative overhead. Therefore, these fees are subject to change.

• Lost Textbook – KD. 30
• Damaged (useable) Textbook – KD. 20
• Smaller Textbook (lost or damaged) – KD. 15
• Supplementary Arabic Book – KD. 15
• Media Center Lost Large hard back Book – KD. 20
• Media Center Lost Large paper back Book – KD. 10
• Media Center Lost Small hard back Book – KD. 10
• Media Center Lost Small paper back Book – KD 5
• Media Center damaged books: half the above price for each

Reading is an essential part of learning, and, if a love of books is developed from an early age, then both pleasure and knowledge will be gained. Each class is scheduled to have two LMC lessons each week (Arabic and English) when students will learn LMC skills, as well as exchange their books. Please ensure that LMC books are returned on the due date. Books may also be returned at recess time and after school. If you would like to visit the LMC after school, then you are most welcome. Our media Center is open to parents each Sunday from 2:30pm. Classes take place until 2:30 pm; please wait until this time to enter the Media Center.

The LMC is open at the following times for parents and students:

Sunday 2:30 - 3:00 PM

The LMC is open at the following times for students:

Sunday-Thursday, last recess- 11:52-12:10

• Children like to be read to. If possible, read to them daily.
• Buy books that include a recording. Recorded stories help to improve listening, fluency and pronunciation.
• Listen to your child read. Fifteen minutes each day will ensure growth. Discuss the pictures, characters, story problem, setting, and solution. If the story has been read in class, teachers will often include suggested questions for comprehension discussion.
• Encourage your child to visit a book shop, library or internet sites to select books of interest. These need not always be fiction. Non-fiction books can help to develop different reading skills and build content knowledge.
• Reading can also include magazines, labels on cereal boxes, or even the signs as you drive around the city. Help your child become aware of print in both Arabic and English. When you travel, there are unlimited opportunities for ‘authentic’ reading experiences!
• There are many good websites which your child can use to build reading skills. Speak with our teachers for recommendations.
• Have books available in the home. Model reading for your child. Your family’s ‘culture’ will include the value of the written word, and thus, your child will more easily value reading.
• Levelled readers (ex: Rigby books) are to be read repeatedly during the week. Unlike adults, who don’t often read fictional texts more than once, children require numerous exposures to the same text to build fluency skills.

Reading is the core to effective learning; without good reading skills, your child will struggle in every subject area.

Speak to your child’s teacher or our Media Centre Specialists for other ideas on developing a love of reading.

Al Bayan Bilingual School is a university preparatory educational institution providing the best quality education to its students. By nature of its being bilingual, the curriculum is very demanding. Even though the school strives to meet the needs of all students, our elementary staff and facilities are generally not equipped to meet the needs of children with academic, social, emotional or behavioral difficulties that result in educational modifications which are beyond the scope of our programs, and/or in continuing discipline problems / undesirable influences upon other children.

Therefore, when the school’s officers believe that it is in the best interests of the school or the student, the administration of the school reserves the right to deny admission to the following grade for a student

• whose behavior is deemed unacceptable or
• who continues to perform below grade level in any core subject or
• whose family’s expectations are not an appropriate fit with our school’s mission, vision and values.

Please see next page for further information on the academic and behavioral expectations of BBS ES students, and our related policies when these expectations are not being met.

Continuous assessment will be on-going in each subject area.

‘Core’ subjects refer to the following:

English, Arabic, Math, Science, Religion and Social Studies.

When students are not meeting grade-level expectations in the core subjects, BBS Faculty will take the following measures in an effort to promote student learning:

• The teacher will initiate a parent conference to suggest interventions.
• The teacher will invite the student to join “after school help” classes.
• The school may request sight and hearing screenings.
• A Child Study meeting may take place; during which time all faculty involved with the student will share insights, and develop further strategies to assist the child.
• Administration will observe the student in class.
• Parents may receive warning letters, indicating the child is at risk of being placed on an academic improvement plan. Report card comments may also indicate this possibility.
• If a specific and significant learning difficulty is suspected, parents may be asked to have psycho-educational testing completed for the student, a copy of which will be provided to the counselor. Often, these assessments provide very valuable and helpful information to educators. However, if this assessment shows that a severe and specific learning problem is present, then the student will not be invited back to BBS for the following school year.

If none of these interventions are successful, and the student is performing below grade level in any core subject, the family will be warned that an academic improvement plan is the next step. This communication may take place at the end of Quarter 1 and/or 2, in or following distribution of report cards.

At the end of Quarter 3, if the student is still performing below grade level in a core subject, they are placed on an academic improvement plan in that subject for the remainder of that school year and the next.

The academic improvement plan includes additional sevices for the struggling student. These will be discussed in meetings with the Administration Team.

Students who perform below grade level in any core subjects in the following year will be requested to leave BBS or may be retained. Retention is not always a suitable option, but on occasion, when the student appears to need time to grow, we consider it.

Students who are retained remain on the academic improvement plan. If this intervention does not prove successful, they may be requested to leave BBS at the end of the school year.

There are two basic objectives behind our Discipline Policy:

• Develop in each student a sense of self-discipline
• Ensure that each student learns and each staff member works in a safe environment he or she deserves

To help develop this responsibility, the school will:

• Adopt an approach appropriate to the child’s age and maturation.
• Show genuine interest in each child as an individual, identifying his/ her positive qualities.
• Make children secure about their environment
• Build a warm, welcoming environment.
• Use positive reinforcement whenever possible.
• Focus on the behaviors, not the child.
• Hold the child accountable, as is age appropriate, for his/her actions.

Al-Bayan Bilingual School procedures state that all Al-Bayan students are expected to be respectful to teachers, peers, and staff. It is also stated that it is the school’s responsibility to provide safety and well being to the student population.

Al-Bayan is also responsible for promoting positive ethical beliefs such as civic responsibility, human relations, and character.

BBS ES Students will be subject to disciplinary action for inappropriate acts if the acts are related to school activity or attendance and which occur at any time, including, but not limited to, any of the following:

• The student is on school grounds
• The student is on field trips, a school bus or at school- related activities

Where positive reinforcement and guidance fail, disciplinary action must be taken to deter negative behaviors that inhibit learning and student safety. Discouraged behaviors and consequences are listed below.

Offense	Definition	Disciplinary Level
Rude or Disrespectful Behavior	The negative attitudes, behaviors and actions of one person towards another	1,2,3
Misusing BBS Property	The rough or inappropriate use of BBS property	1,2,3
Verbal arguments	The instigation of or prolonged participation in aggressive verbal arguments with aggressive body language. The argument isn’t easily diffused and appears to be escalating to physical violence	1,2,3
Lying	Any untruthful statements with the intent to mislead, including lying by omission	1,2,3
Obscenities in Arabic and English	Written or verbal obscenities or hurtful, denigrating, racist or exclusionary terms in English or Arabic to students or staff	1,2,3
Repeatedly instigating trouble amongst peers	Any behavior intended to upset, splinter, distract, confuse, anger, belittle or annoy any peers or peer groups	2,3
Cheating	Any inappropriate test/quiz/homework/project completion behavior with the intent to present work which is not one’s own	1,2,3, potential loss of marks
Out of class without permission	Being away from the class without the teacher’s knowledge or consent	1,2
Graffiti	The drawing, writing, carving or marking of any property other than the student’s with or without the intent to harm	1,2,3
Trespassing	Wandering in areas that are not permitted	1,2
Dress Code Violation	Repeated non-compliance with dress code	1,2
Continuous Disrespect to Staff	These behaviors may include but are not limited to repeated back talking, blatant insubordination, and arguing	1,2,3
Theft	Receiving, taking or helping someone take things that don’t belong to you	2,3
Forgery	Signing or writing messages with the intent to represent someone else	2,3
Fighting	Any physical violence or aggression against another person causing serious bodily harm	2,3
Weapons	The bringing of dangerous objects to school with or without the intent to harm	3
Use of Objects as Weapons	Using any object as a weapon with the intent to harm	3
Uttering Threats	Verbal threats with the intent to intimidate or cause harm	1,2
Misuse of Technology	Use of computers and internet for other than educational purposes	1,2,3
Other	Any kinds of misbehavior not listed above	1,2,3

Level One offenses are to be immediately dealt with on a non-administrative level by any BBS staff member. The staff member will liaison with or inform the advisor. Should the misbehavior continue, the student may move to the next level.

Level Two offenses are to be immediately dealt with by any BBS staff member. Actions will include administrative staff. Parents will be contacted. Should the misbehavior continue, the student may move to the next level.

Level Three offenses are to be immediately dealt with by any BBS staff member. Actions will include administrative staff. Parents will be contacted. Should the misbehavior continue, the student may be put on behavioral probation, or eventually asked to leave BBS. Please see the next page for more information on behavior probation.

Level One Consequences Staff Members	Level Two Consequences Administration	Level Three Consequences Administration
1 Verbal warning Verbal apology Written apology Timeout Loss of recess Making restitution Loss of field trip/clubs Writing lines Community service Removal from the peer group **parents may or may not be contacted	2 Written warning Written apology Parent meeting Behavior contract Making restitution Loss of multiple recesses Loss of field trip/clubs Detention from class Community service Removal from the peer group **parents contacted	3 Written apology Parent meeting Behavior contract Making restitution Detention from class Loss of multiple recesses Loss of field trip/clubs Community service Removal from the peer group Out of School suspension **parents contacted

Consequences can include one or more of the above actions.


All instances of misbehavior will be kept on file for future reference. Students who show continuous disrespect for Al-Bayan’s code of ethics will have their file forwarded to a revision committee to reevaluate this student’s status of continuance at Al-Bayan. The review committee will include the Principal, Deputy Principal, Counselor, and a teacher. Please see the Behavior Probation Policy for more information.

We are responsible for providing a nurturing, emotionally safe, and positive school environment in which every student can learn. BBS staff takes this responsibility very seriously. To this end, we expect our students to be respectful of themselves, to peers, and all adults in our community.


For students who exhibit severe disruptive behavior in classes, class transitions, or on the playground during the course of the academic year, the following procedures will be adopted:

• Teachers will initiate classroom/playground interventions and/or behavior modification techniques.
• A parent conference will be conducted.
• Consequences for specific behavior may be carried out by the teacher, counselor, or administration.
• Continued disruptive behavior will be referred to the counselor.
• A Child Study will be initiated with recommendations provided for parents, student and teachers.
• The counselor may then meet with the parents and student to discuss strategies to change the student’s disruptive behavior.
• If the disruptive behavior continues, the teacher or a team of teachers will initiate a behavior contract for a specified period of time. This contract may be developed in consultation with the counselor. This contract will include a warning to parents that this is the second-to-last step in our progressive discipline process.
• • If this contract does not effect a change in the student’s disruptive behavior, then the Administration will initiate a more rigorous behavior contract. This contract will include a warning to parents that this is the last step in our progressive discipline process.
• • If these measures are not effective, then the student will be requested to leave BBS.

BBS ES staff, in our efforts to build independence, encourages students to use the FIVE FINGER RULE when their peers are bothering them. Bothersome behaviors include minor teasing, poking, incidental contact during games, and the like.

The FIVE FINGER RULES are as follows:
1-Ignore the person
2-Move far away and find a new play space
3-Say assertively, “STOP”! I don’t like that!”
4-Tell a teacher
5-Always be kind and follow school rules

To achieve a good overall assessment of a child's academic achievement, it is necessary that work is closely monitored throughout the year and regular assessments given.

Reports are issued four times a year and will indicate the child's academic progress and attitude and effort toward work.

Quarter One: Progress Report

Quarter Two: Full Report Card

Quarter Three: Progress Report

Quarter Four: Full Report Card

Social Development

This does not always correlate with the academic grade. It is expected that these grades are of a high caliber since no matter what is the academic grade, we should always expect of a student the highest possible standard in attitude. This shows in preparation for lessons, listening to and respecting a teacher and completion of all assignments, both at home and school. A child with a low academic result can easily achieve a high attitude grade.

Effort letter grade This does not necessarily correlate with the academic grade. It is very important that this effort grade be noted carefully.

VG = Very Good    G = Good    S = Satisfactory    N = Needs Improvement

Report Card Grading System

4	The student is mastering the standard, consistently extending and excelling in their understanding and application, beyond the key curriculum goals and skills for the current grade level.
3	The student is meeting the standard, regularly demonstrating and understanding and application of the key curriculum goals and skills for the current grade level.
2	The student is approaching the standard, developing an understanding and beginning to apply the key curriculum goals and skills for the current grade level.
1	The student is demonstrating skill levels far below the standard, not meeting key curriculum goals and not yet applying the skills of the current grade level.
ND	The student is not demonstrating the required knowledge or skills. The student is performing far below grade level. Extensive remediation is required.
IE	Insufficient evidence to assign a grade.

Awards/ Positive Reinforcement

Through our various positive reinforcement systems with specific classes and community we attempt to recognize students for their hard work, effort, improvement and academic achievement. We endeavor to recognize each of our students at least once in the year.

Students may be awarded a Bayan Star or a Merit Certificate.

Bayan Star--students may receive a maximum of 5 stars during the school year, from any teacher or staff member.

Merit Certificate-students may receive a maximum of 1 certificate during the school year. It is earned for an entire month of consistently dedicated work in all classes.

Individual teachers have various methods by which they reward students in class. Rewards need not be “big” to have impact.

• Striving for high standards and following the school code of conduct.
• Caring deeply about each student.
• Working closely with colleagues to attain a consistent standard.
• Developing age-appropriate time management skills.
• Checking that all homework is completed and handed in on time.
• Informing parents regularly about academic progress.
• Informing the parents of problems at school.
• Being aware of each student's individual academic, emotional and social needs.

• Ensuring that students arrive on time and are prepared for their classes
• Reinforcing the value of school by not taking the child out of school unnecessarily. This includes attending the school events of siblings. Our highest achieving students have excellent attendance.
• Read the online schedule and expect the child to pack the bag.
• Encouraging your child to take responsibility, as they mature.
• Ensuring the correct school uniform is worn, including the correct shoes.
• Ensuring that your child gets enough sleep.
• Checking that homework is completed and regular review is done.
• Supporting the progressive discipline measures.
• Ensuring your child has a healthy lunch, free of soda or candy, and including vegetables, fruit, and healthy protein and carbohydrates.

• Arriving on time to school, in proper uniform
• Speaking respectfully to others
• Using the FIVE FINGER rule to independently solve minor disputes
• Take care of school property
• Leaving valuables and pets at home
• Walking in the hallways and taking care while in the stairwells
• Helping keep our school clean and our students safe
• Following general school rules and assessment rules
• Focusing during lessons, trying their best, and allowing others to learn
• Completing homework and review as assigned

At BBS ES we take great pride in our communication with parents. We feel it is essential that there be good communication between home and school. Our teachers are outstanding in their efforts to be available to parents.

Once your child has settled into the new academic year, give the teachers time to become acquainted with the personality and learning style of your child before making an appointment with the teachers. Conferences initiated by parents will be scheduled after the first 3 weeks of school. Teachers will request a conference if they have any immediate concerns.

Prior to the conference, the teacher will have completed a conference form. This should not only give a general outline of your child's progress, but also recommend ways you and the school can collaborate. We ask that you make an appointment, through our Deputy Secretary (ext. 215), so that this conference form can be prepared. Please, sign the form and take a copy, if you wish.

If you are concerned about any matter, please see the teacher first. If you need further advice, the Counselor, Deputy Principal or Principal will be happy to assist.

If you are not satisfied after your meetings with teachers or administrators, you are then welcome to schedule a meeting with the Deputy Director, followed by the Director, and then our General Manager.

At times, it is difficult to schedule appointments which are convenient for both parents and teacher. If the conference is not of a serious nature, and a telephone conversation will suffice, please indicate this to the Deputy Secretary and she will forward your request to the teacher concerned.

Email is often an effective way to communicate. Please provide an email address to the school and to your child’s teachers.

It is often difficult to access mobile phones through our landlines. Please be patient with us.

The School Counselor is available to advise parents on academic or social problems. The Administration and the Counselor work closely together for the benefit of children. A direct appointment can be made with the Counselor by dialing extension 203.

Through field experiences, learning can become more meaningful.

You will be notified by the school of the upcoming trip. This notice will include location, date, time, objective, and other details needed. The student will need to return the signed permission slip and accompanying monies, if any. We will not take a student off BBS grounds without signed and dated parental permission.

Sometimes, these trips are used as part of an authentic assessment. If so, a make-up assignment will only be provided if the child is sick and produces a doctor’s note.

Behavior which reflects our School Policy is expected on field trips as well. On trips, we are representing the BBS Community in public. The School reserves the right to withdraw any student from the trip, with no refund, and from a future trip, as a consequence, if the child has poor behavior that does not reflect well on us all.

We may also withdraw a student from an upcoming trip should the daily school behavior cause us to be concerned for the safety of the student or any other students off of school property.

Parents may be asked by teachers to accompany the class on the trip. The objective is to assist with supervision and in creating a positive experience for all. However, usually only a few parents can accompany on a trip; you may be asked to wait for a future opportunity.

We are always interested in learning about new and exciting places to visit. If you are able to help with this, the administration will be very pleased to hear from you.

General Uniform

The school uniform is the official Al Bayan clothing (pants, sweaters, shirts, shorts, skirts) with the BBS logo. These are sold on the school premises.

• Flat shoes. Sandals, cleats, slippers and “crocs” are not safe and are therefore not permitted. Boots are permitted during the winter months.
• Navy blue or black jacket/coat worn outside for cold weather.

PE Uniform

• The uniform is the official BBS uniform which is sold by the school.
• Light weight sneakers or gym shoes of any color. No cleats, please. They are unsafe on our concrete surface.

Students may come to school wearing their PE uniform only when that lesson is scheduled. Children arriving at school out of uniform will phone home to have the uniform brought to school. If their being out of uniform is proving disruptive to the learning/teaching process, the child may be asked to remain in the office until the appropriate uniform is brought to school.

• During winter months, it is unnecessary for students to wear outside clothes in the school. They will be asked to remove them.
• On certain occasions students will not be required to wear their school uniform, but may come in free dress. These days will be announced. Inappropriately dressed students may be asked to phone home for a change of clothes.
• Simple and safe jewelry and watches are permitted. Large hoop earrings, for example, would not be considered “safe” as they can be pulled out and tear the flesh of the ear.
• Parents are kindly requested to label all items of clothing.

Children frequently leave clothing in and around the school, especially during the cold weather. If each article of clothing is named, then it is easy for it to be returned. Un-claimed clothing will be placed in the lost and found near the nurse’s office. During parent-teacher conferences, it will be displayed for parents to peruse. Property not collected will be given to charity twice during the year and again in June.

• Supply lists were provided in the previous spring through our schedules, in report card envelopes and on our website.
• If you have misplaced your supply list, please download a replacement from our website.
• Teachers may ask on occasion for other items to be brought. This is usually indicated on the weekly schedule.

These take place on Mondays each week. Clubs are an opportunity for students to develop another interest outside of academics. We ask that students be collected promptly at the end of the activity period.

A behavior contract is one part of the clubs registration process. The School reserves the right to withdraw any student from clubs, with no refund, if the child has poor behavior that is unsafe or does not reflect our discipline policy.

Canteen services are not available for ES students.
This is a privilege of MS and HS students only.

Candy and soda/pop are not permitted at BBS ES. Teachers will take away these items and return them to students later, to be taken home. Candy, gum and soda pop have no food value, minerals or nutrients, and are laden with sugar and chemicals. Consumption of them does not support focus or learning.

The following items are not allowed at school:

• Mobile phones
• Electronic games
• Toy or real weapons

If found, they will be held for 7 days by administration. If brought again a second time, they will be held for 30 days. If real weapons are brought to school, the child will also be given level 3 consequences.

The following items are discouraged at school:

• Large sums of money
• Valuable possessions

The school will not assume responsibility for lost or damaged items. Please leave valuables at home.

On occasion, there will be an event at our school to which parents are invited. Please try to join us. Children are thrilled when they see their parents in the school, looking at their work or watching them perform on the stage.

We do ask, however, that you respect the teaching and learning of the other students and faculty at BBS, and not interrupt classes to remove siblings to witness performances. Often, we have made arrangements for them to view part or all of the performance at another time.

Occasionally, parents will be welcomed into classrooms to assist with special projects. The teachers will communicate this opportunity to you through their weekly schedules. Of course, it is expected that parents will be respectful of all learners and teachers while they are visiting the classroom.

Students desiring help in any subject should not hesitate to see their teachers. Parents, likewise, may request that their child attend “after-school-help” sessions. These are offered twice weekly by every teacher, on various days of the week. In some cases, these sessions are offered before school. Teachers may also request that children attend, especially if they are struggling.

These are permitted only during recess and at the Advisor teachers’ discretion. Please understand that our primary role is that of education; allowing short and simple parties is not our obligation but our act of kindness towards students and families. Of course, parties may not include performers, large feasts or specialized equipment. Do not send candy or soda pop as this doesn’t reflect our efforts towards healthier eating habits.

Teachers will turn away candy and soda pop, as they are expected to support school policy.

Your home, mobile and emergency telephone numbers and email addresses are essential for the school to have on file. Please notify the school of any information changes

No phone numbers of students or families will be shared with other parents. For such purposes as a birthday invitations, a list of student names will be graciously provided, if requested.

Teachers are not required nor encouraged by administration to share with parents their personal home or mobile numbers. Should they choose to, that is their option.

In case of fire, lockdown or emergency evacuation, every student is expected to follow teacher instruction and move quickly and quietly. We regularly practice these drills. If parents are on campus during a drill or emergency, we ask that you join our procedures.

Everyone must work together so that our campus can look clean and attractive. We invite all members of our BBS family to put garbage in the cans provided and to recycle appropriate items in our recycle containers. We maintain awareness by having “litter free days” once monthly, and counting how many pieces of litter remain on the schoolground.

The purpose of this book is to assist you. Having read it, we would now appreciate any comments you might have. If you feel that something has been omitted, or that an area is not clear please, let us know. Your support in the school is greatly valued, and we look forward to meeting you.

Thank you.

Director:	Mr. Thomas Quinn
Asst to the Director:	Ms. Maha Kaddoura
Principal:	Ms. Tanya Sweeney
Deputy Principal:	Ms. Nada Darwish
Counselor:	Ms. Alice Keene
Administrative Asst:	Ms. Laila Dajani
D.P. Secretary:	Ms. Boran Boshnak
Nurse:	Ms. May Sallom
Reception:	Ms. Altoun Danilyan

Office Hours:	6:45am-3:00 pm
Student Day:	7:15am-2:25 pm
Telephone:	22275000
ES Office:	ext 200
D.P. Secretary	ext 215
Reception:	ext 500
Nurse:	ext 204
Media Centre:	ext 210, 212
Fax:	22275005
Registrar:	22275000 ext 511

Director:	director@bbs.edu.kw
Asst to the Director:	accadmin@bbs.edu.kw
ES Principal:	esprin@bbs.edu.kw
ES Deputy Principal:	esdprin@bbs.edu.kw
ES Admin. Assistant:	esoffice@bbs.edu.kw
D.P. Secretary:	essec@bbs.edu.kw
Counselor:	escouns@bbs.edu.kw
Business Office:	businessoffice@bbs.edu.kw
Registrar:	asstreg@bbs.edu.kw
Nurse:	esnurse@bbs.edu.kw
Arabic Media Centre:	esamc@bbs.edu.kw
English Media Centre:	esemc@bbs.edu.kw
Reception:	recep2@bbs.edu.kw